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Cool Hand Luke's Steakhouse

3.0 (451 reviews)
Closed • 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Good for kids

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Yvonne R.

We loved this steakhouse ! My husband raved about the iced tea ( he's very picky) and the chicken pot pie soup. I had the tri tip which was delicious and cooked perfectly. The mashed potatoes were also tasty and I enjoyed the beans which were not spicy . The bbq sauce was just how I like it ( not too sweet) and the salad smelled very fresh . My husband had the grilled chicken sandwich and liked that as well. Definitely will want to stop by again if in the area. Nice patio for our pup who was also provided with a water bowl. Great service too ! Thank you for being so attentive .

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Chris T.

We never tried Cool Hand Luke's so we thought we'd stop in for dinner. They have a very limited beer and wine selection, none of which appealed to me, so I drank water. The salads were fine and the ribs and prime rib were good. The overall feeling I got was that the restaurant needed a deep cleaning, nothing in particular was dirty, just the result of serving so much smoked/grilled meat over time. Service was cordial and efficient. Not sure if we'll be back.

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Joellen C.

Came here for a late night dessert run. The Mile High Chocolate Cake was so delicious, incredibly moist, decadently chocolate without being too dense in your mouth. Would get again. The whipped cream was nice and thick not the thin consistency spray from a bottle type. The strawberry pie was addicting to eat because of the fruity strawberry but this probably had the lowest execution as the body of the strawberry pie was not cream cheese or custard but a light texture mix of the two. The strawberry syrup was a tad bit thin and artificial in consistency. The cookie was yummy but not very well made. It was thick, hardened butter cookie. The blend of the ice cream saved it. I wouldn't get the cookie or strawberry pie next time and they're both equals in my eye so if you're deciding between the two just go for presence of the day.

Tiffany N.

Read the reviews had to check out the hype. You absolutely MUST go during happy hour and get the combo meal deals for like $20 bucks or less. It will save you so much from the standard dinner menu. Wish we snagged that deal but we came 30 minutes late after it ended.

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Robert E.

Food was good service was not went in for bday celebration and server did not even notice after being told twice also drinks were bad...your bartender sucks is what I am trying to say

Sherry W.

We sat in the bar area and were served by Tina. She did a great job making recommendations. We started with her HH bacon wrapped shrimp. The HH menu offers great food and drink specials all day. We shared a rib/steak combo that came with salad, bread, beans, and broccoli. The bread comes from a local bakery. The beans are made in house. I highly recommend this restaurant for good food at fair prices.

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Samantha H.

This is my first time dining in the Paso Robles area, I don't usually like to eat by myself when I go out to eat, but tonight I did. And I'm really glad I did! My server's name was April and she was absolutely amazing, the hostess was very kind and caring, and even the other people were very sweet. Despite me eating by myself, I didn't feel so lonely! The hospitality was on point and the service was impeccable! The food was absolutely delicious and the meat on those ribs pulled off the bone perfectly . You could come here with your family or even by yourself and still have a good time! I'm really glad that I chose to come and thank you April for giving me an amazing time! Hope to go again soon.

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Talena L.

So glad we took a chance on this place. Only a 5 minute wait. Food was hot and fresh. Price was amazing. Very roomy booths. Ambiance is cozy western vibe. Service was amazing.

Chicken Fried Steak

This place has great food. Big portions and a fun atmosphere. Our food was cooked to perfection. Great flavor and great service. I definitely recommend coming here. Great date night or bring the whole family lots of room for big party's. Family friendly with a delicious menu.

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Great time with wonderful friends! Fun bar - love the music. Shout out to Paul in the bar! We will be back:)

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We had Tina as our server today! She was super quick on getting our drinks and food to our table. Her attitude was amazing!

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Tina was amazing! We got our drinks and food super fast. She was amazing with her attitude!

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Steak & bake rare & lots of butter & chives& sour cream & alone margarita I want to order this NOW

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The room we stayed in was clean and the bathroom was so spacious! Plenty of counter space. The one…read moredifficulty we had was with the remote for the heating/air conditioning unit. The instructions posted on the wall do not match the buttons on the remote. We ended up doing a web search for the unit's instruction manual. That's pretty sad. These things should be more intuitive. We liked having a fridge and microwave in the room. The downside to our room was that it was on the 2nd floor and we had to carry our things up the stairs since there was no elevator. Do ask for a ground floor if you want to avoid walking up stairs. I became more mindful of these details in recent years when husband suffered from shortness of breath and had a challenging time doing stairs. The property looks nice with several different buildings surrounding a center common grassy lawn area with curved walkways & mini bridge next to their herb garden and koi pond. There are little fish and some ginormous ones in their koi pond. There is also a pool at the rear of the property. It was easy to find parking near our room. The grounds look lovely from your room or from a distance. But we noticed dog poop on the grass when we wanted to walk over to one of the sofas in the grassy area. BE CAREFUL when walking on the grassy parts. People who bring pets here are not mindful about cleaning up after their pets. This is in stark contrast to our stay at Cambria Shores Inn during the previous days (a pet friendly hotel with lots of little dogs staying and no dog poop messes in the outdoor common areas). I guess the pet owners who stay at Cambria Shores Inn are more respectful than the ones who stay here at Paso Robles Inn. Another thing about the outdoor seating is that they look great from a distance, but their uncleanliness can be seen once you walk closer. They were dirty and there was even one set of sofas that had poop on them. It's as if the hotel staff does not go around and wipe the cushions down each day (which I have seen hotel staff do at other hotels and it truly makes a difference). It looks like a nice place to sit & relax outside, but doesn't really work out that way in practice. Hotel is conveniently located near shops & restaurants. The one challenge is crossing Spring St. which is way busier than I ever imagined it to be before booking a room here. LOL The downtown area is pleasant, and you don't need to drive anywhere unless you're visiting a nearby winery.

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