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    Main dining area inside.
    Ken D.

    Absolutely delicious burgers and the kind of onion rings you dream of. Also love the focus on local ingredients and beverages. Cozy, casual place to eat and hang out. Only 10 minutes out of downtown Atascadero, it's worth making the trip!

    A steak cooked to perfection
    Mar E.

    This was the special this past weekend...it was wonderful! Tender and cooked perfectly, paired with a great IPA you can't go wrong with...when Autumn has a "special ", my advice is to go for it.

    Jackie B.

    Comfortable, beautiful location. The food.....AMAZING!! The whipped goat cheese dip special, onion rings, fries, burgers, and chicken sandwich were the best we've had!! The flavors were on point! And the staff were the most helpful and kindest people!! Will definitely go back!!

    Korean cauliflower "wings"
    Kim S.

    Super casual, family and dog-friendly spot with a limited, but very tasty menu! Probably the best Korean cauliflower "wings" I've ever had - crunchy, sweet and spicy. The meat eaters in my family enjoy the Rock Burger with fries or crunchy onion rings. My first time here I went for the delicious mushroom tacos but the second time around they had a very tasty broccoli Caesar salad that I hope they offer again. The Bahn Mi tots were ok; we tried them for the novelty, but probably will not order them again. The dessert menu seems to change often, but our first time there we had an amazing key lime pie type dish that was incredible. All the above paired with tasty Wildfields brews on tap and Ancient Peaks wines. We will definitely keep coming back!

    Richard H.

    Such a great spot between Atascadero and Morro Bay. Burgers are some of the best in the county and always great beer on tap. The location is so nice and peaceful and service is top notch. A definite favorite.

    Rock burger- incredible quality and locally sourced ingredients.
    Cheri L.

    I'm way late to update this review. We've been here several times since our initial visit in 2020 or 2021, and it's been consistently excellent. The burgers are incredible, their specials always look delicious, the service is very friendly, and the vibe is great. Love the outdoor patio and lack of cell service for Verizon (PLEASE unclip my electronic "leash"). The confusion around ordering is no longer a thing- you order at the counter inside. The gochujang cauliflower "wings" are still beyond to-die-for, and they actively support other amazing local businesses. I'd definitely recommend a trip out! Get the Colony Mash seltzer if they have it.

    Tyler W.

    This gem is located between Atascadero and Morro bay. "Halfway". Burger is comparable to the porch in Santa Margarita. High quality local and organic ingredients. Inside or outside seating which is perfect for all weather year round. The staff is kind and welcoming.

    Alex H.

    Located on Highway 41, the Halfway Station is conveniently located in between Atascadero and Morro Bay. The Halfway Station has ample parking as well as a ton of outdoor and indoor seating. There is shaded and non-shaded areas to sit and overall the outdoor seating venue is just fantastic! They have a little stage outside as well, in which they do live music. The indoor seating has ample seating as well as a large bar area. The overall vibe is just very relaxed and welcoming and the employees are extremely helpful and friendly! They have a variety of local alcoholic beverages on the menu in which we ordered the Bristol's cider (one of our local favorites)! The menu is comprised of mainly burgers, sandwiches, and salads, as well as some great options for apps - our personal favorite were the cheese curds. Ordered the station burger (added avocado) and Bella burger (with meat), both with fries, and they were absolutely delicious! Our food came out relatively quick and hot! So glad I finally tried the Halfway Station as I was very impressed and will surely be back again soon!

    Joy H.

    I've been wanting to go to Halfway Station for quite some time. I signed up for their concert email list and decided to go on a Saturday evening. I love the location, nestled in the mountains between Atascadero and Morro Bay. The parking lot is large, but if there's overflow, you can park in front of the restaurant on the side of Morro Road. - The location has indoor seating as well as multiple patios for outdoor seating. I would've liked to see a few umbrellas on the outdoor tables, although some of the tables are located under an awning while still being considered an outdoor table. There is also a large grass covered space where you can lay a blanket and have a picnic if you desire. Some of this lawn area is shaded. It's located by the stage. - I ordered food at the register and I appreciate this type of service model. I purchased the blood orange soda and falafel plate. I asked them to remove the bread. I appreciated that register attendant informed me that my falafel came with french fries. The french fries themselves were delicious as well as the vegetables that came with the falafel. The falafel was not as tender as I hoped. By no means was it dry, but the outside and inside were less moist than I would've liked. I also would've liked more tahini sauce. I thought the pricing was a bit high. A 25% mark down on both items would have been a little more appropriate. However, I like that all of the items including the silverware, plates, glassware, and napkins were plastic free. Thank you for caring about the environment.

    Nestled in the upper valley of Morro Torro, Morrodero Ca

    Amazing food. Chef is talented. Cold beers. Nice people. Friendly. Kids can run around. They are biker friendly as it's a perfect spot to stop on a nice coastal ride. I even heard bikers camp there sometimes and can wrestler and do mma. Not sure about that but sometimes I hear it happens. Anyways, love the place, food, and all staff!

    Chicken with fig. Crispy French fries.

    Came in at 7:30 - was concerned I would be getting close to 8:00. Hostess graciously reassured me there's enough time. Ordered the chicken with fig and bacon. Delicious blend of flavors! Bacon can be requested to be not too crispy. Clean & organized. Will return ! Thank you!

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    Great food...great service...great ownership. A truly FiNE example...of California's Gold!

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    Fun place with great food that's fairly priced. Really like the Chicken Pesto Sandwich

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    The new weekday breakfast is A+! Great service and nice indoor/outdoor seating. Great way to start the day.

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    Great lunch after a morning hike. Super local and delicious. Everyone loved their meal.

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    I was denied entry solely because I have a service dog, which is discrimination under the ADA. This…read moreis the second incident with this establishment where they have discriminated against me (I want to mention my prior experience my service dog came with me and was under control at all times and we were never asked to leave, so there was no prior incident for us). On arrival, my service dog was heeling calmly and under full control while the bouncer spoke with us. Despite this, I was told I could not enter because the establishment downstairs had previously had "an incident" with a different service animal. Denying access based on a past experience with another dog is not lawful. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, service animals may only be excluded if that specific animal is out of control or not housebroken--neither of which applied here. My dog was behaving impeccably and performing their trained tasks. Loudness, past incidents, or personal assumptions are not valid reasons to refuse a service animal. This was not a misunderstanding--it was a refusal of access based on disability. I hope management educates their staff on ADA compliance so future disabled patrons are not treated this way. I will not be spending my money here and urge others to do the same based on their discriminatory behavior.

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