Atmosphere is friendly and comfortable- service was excellent and food was delicious- had the tri…read moretip plate- bark was perfect and meat was flavorful. Did the Mac and cheese side- loaded with cheese with a wonderful creamy consistency topped with panko and the potato salad topped with an abundance of bacon and chives. Beer was awesome as well- Enjoyed a nice juicy ipa and a red. We'll be back- cool merch too

We walked through every restaurant downtown trying to find a spot for drinks, snacks, and a place…read moreto unwind before dinner. This place was perfect. It has a rustic feel with tons of outdoor seating on different levels, a stage for live music, and a play area for kids. The drinks menu is solid and there are plenty of pizzas and snack options to go with them. The kids were busy with giant Jenga and cornhole, and they had a huge space in back to run around. That gave us adults a full hour to actually relax and catch up. The pizza and nachos were decent, not mind-blowing, but the space and drinks made it a great stop.

One of my favorite places to go for dinner, haven't had had a beer that wasn't fantasic and I their…read morehush puppies and the cheese curds are great, and I love taco Tuesday !

Ribs were dry. It's an appetizer, you get 3. They are cooked every Tuesday bbq night so I think…read moreit's leftovers. Not good. Naked Wings. Tasted fresh. Lots of sauces provided Chef salad was good but I prefer romaine lettuce, not a fan of floppy greens. We tolerate server we were splitting everything when we ordered and I said I'll need an extra dish for the salad. But they switched servers on us and the other one didn't bring the extra so I had to ask again. Our original server at check-in said 4 and 5 of us are standing there. No 5, lol. Funny because after we were seated she brought stack of tin appetizer plates and we handed them out to ourselves and short 1, yah she brought 4 plates to 5 people Dan has iced tea, I had a couple Robin James dream weaver sparkling, Amber had 2 lagers. Boys had water. They need to develop and print a kids menu to make it easier for families. Dans burger was good. The carnitas in the tacos was bland and really salt but we didn't have any and after bringing the food the servers never came back. They were over across the room talking with each other. The green salsa was also very bland. It looked good but needed seasoning. So consumed a lot in my tacos but it didn't help. I will come back but I definitely didn't love the food or service. Note the fried items on menu are all fried on Beef Tallow. Beef fat.

my experience was amazing, had the best server alexia and would would definitely come back…read more everyone was super friendly and service was amazing

We cam here a few minutes before kitchen closes and our server was nice and let us decide on what…read morewe want quickly. I ordered the Impossible burger with fries.. and it did not disappoint! The burger came with a vegan thousand island spread but i did not try it and it was still very tasty! I wish they will change that vegan spread into like a bbq type flavor.. The fries were amazing! Our server was very nice and pleasant. Will def come back!

Food is delicious! Beer is even better........805 Cervesa is my absolute favorite and what's…read morebetter than getting it from the source! Service is always good, it's usually pretty busy. On this last visit we had some issues with our food but it was handled appropriately and didn't impact our experience.

3.5 stars. Came Saturday afternoon 5:15pm it was getting towards crowded but not packed. We sat on…read morethe patio which was nice on a warm Saturday afternoon with a kiddo. lots of cute dogs to look at. but no one came to check on us, I had to ask the hostess and someone came out. We ordered 2 beers- 805 cerveza & mind haze, waters, kids chicken tenders, kids lemonade, tritip Sando, and 805 fish tacos. We got our food pretty quick which I appreciated but had to wait for the utensils and kids lemonade. My fish tacos were meh, tasted plain with batter being the main flavor. Was hoping they would taste amazing with the 805 cerveza but it was meh. Hubby loved his tritip sando. He loved the bbq sauce and aoli sauce. He ate it all up. My kiddos chicken tenders and fries was huge!! Had to get it packed up to go. Would be great for a hungry growing boy. Overall it was ok, liked the patio, service was meh, and my tacos were meh, we will be back though I just won't get the tacos again. it's great stop driving back from the beach.

Love the ambiance and especially the beer ; very relaxing atmosphere and wonderful staffread more

This place is awesome!!! It's so big and spacious. Great for when you're done wine tasting and just…read morewant some other non wine alcohol. We were over wine tasting after spending thousands on bottles and needed a change, and maybe not spending so much on bottles. Lol. We came to get some beers. I got the Michelada and a hazy. I didn't like their michelada, it was too tomato-y and not sour enough. Should have asked for a chelada. It wasn't good. But their hazy IPA was good. Stick with regular beers! Got their fries and burger for the toddler. He liked the fries and ate the burger later. Place is super spacious for large gatherings or just a meet up. Lots of kids and kid friendly environment and dogs too. Live music. This is what brewery used to be like and should be more like, if space is available.

Let's start with first impressions. This place covers quite a bit of space, with tons of different…read moreseat setups throughout, from bench seating for large parties, to quaint seating in a circle, to intimate seating by the fire pit, to private seating in an outdoor lounge. This place has personality! The customer service from the chap taking our order was good and proper, unlike the bar north of here. We were happy to be given that amount of respect. They also provide donations to local charities that change with the season. Here's our order: Philly Cheese Steak. Very good. 4 out of 5. Could've been less dry overall. BBQ Burger was yummy. 4.5 out of 5. Bbq sauce was unique and smoky. Beef was cooked to a perfect medium well, but did not cover their yummy brioche bun as much. Pulled Pork Sandwich with Cole slaw on the side. 5 out of 5. The House Fried Kettle Chips are good, but we prefer their fries. They are thin sliced goodness, perfectly seasoned and very crispy. (Someone said their loaded fries are to die for.) Lastly, they are a bar as well, but gave off no weird sentiment when we said we did not want drinks. Mad respect for that! All in all, a balanced 5 out of 5 from us!

The Backyard has a cool, laid-back setup that's great for hanging out with friends. I got the…read morechicken sandwich and chips, which were tasty and hit the spot. The outdoor seating gives it a fun, casual vibe, though it was pretty hot when we visited since there's no indoor option. We came with a large group and everyone ordered separately, which resulted in our food coming out at really different times--something to keep in mind if you're dining with others. Despite the timing issues, it's a solid spot for a relaxed meal if you don't mind the heat and aren't in a rush.

One of my favorite places to visit while in PR. Great bourbon & tequila selection! I also love all…read morethe local Paso Robles wines. Extremely reasonable prices and excellent service! We spend WAY too much- should have a loyalty/frequent flyer card. LOL

Awesome Modern Liquor Store, in an old bank! Everything was clean, modern, and heavily stocked!…read moreThey had literally any bottle you could think of. The customer service was second to none. Had one employee come and was super hands on and gave great suggestions. The cashier gave a little more knowledge and suggestions. Awesome place to go to for any thing alcohol. *Something super neat was they have the old bank vault for high end champagne and wines! Sooo cool! Will Definitely Be Back!

Really straightforward gastropub! Really nice staff and patrons!…read more Really enjoyed the happy hour! Drinks were very yummy and solid. We ordered the chili cucumber and birdie juice. 10/10, yummy, strong, and enjoyable We ordered raw oysters which were solid. Also the Rockefeller which was super good! Pretty solid options for food, drinks, and friendly service. Will be back!

This was my second visit to Pappy McGregor's in about six months. It had been recommended by…read morefriends who live in the area, and my first experience was solid enough that I was looking forward to coming back. On my first visit (evening), we walked in without a reservation and were quickly seated at the last available table. The place had a lively atmosphere, and it looked like part of the space turns into more of a dance floor later in the night. I had the French onion soup, raw oysters, and the pot pie, all of which were good. The pot pie in particular is something I would recommend. This most recent visit was for lunch on a weekday. There were plenty of open tables, and we were seated right away. Parking was easy, which is typical outside of busy weekends. The experience this time around was more mixed. We wanted to order oysters Rockefeller, but they were completely out of oysters, which was disappointing. I ordered a black and tan, which tasted fine, but it came with a design on top that I wasn't expecting. Not a big deal, just different from what I had in mind. For food, my girlfriend ordered the blackened salmon and said it was good. I went with the corned beef and cabbage. The corned beef itself was flavorful and served over mashed potatoes, which were well done. The cabbage, though, wasn't what I expected. Instead of a more traditional preparation, it was grilled with char marks and topped with au jus. The texture came out a bit rubbery and didn't really absorb the flavor well, which made that part of the dish underwhelming. Service was okay but not great. My water ran empty at one point, and I had to ask for a refill. We also ordered boneless wings as an appetizer and asked for extra ranch, which didn't come out until we reminded the server. The biggest issue, though, was something I noticed from our table with a partial view into the kitchen. An employee had their shoe up on a shelf that appeared to be holding clean dishes, which didn't come across as sanitary. I also saw food being adjusted on a plate by someone who didn't appear to be the cook. I can't speak to what's happening behind the scenes in terms of handwashing or procedures, but visually, it raised concerns. That part of the experience honestly left a bad impression. Between that, the missed items, and some inconsistencies with the food, it changed how I feel about coming back. My first visit had me excited to return, but after this one, I'm not sure I would.

We walked in expecting a quick stop to pick up some souvenir beer, but Josh, Jaden, and Jessie…read moretreated us with such warm hospitality and toured us around some great deals that we ended up walking out happier than we expected. Thank you guys for the most memorable shopping experience ever. Also, they have a bunch of souvenirs in all forms to choose from. Everything is fairly priced (not tourist trappy), and the vibe was great. This is a true gem.

805 fans! Wine lovers! Brewery lovers! This is such a cool place! Located right off the 5 in paso!!…read moreThey have a beautiful dog friendly outdoor patio! I started out drinking a michelda that was delicious! I then switched to wine and when I tell you this white wine was one of the most refreshing ones I've ever had! I'm mad at myself for not remembering the name of it! We also tried some of the food- garlic fries 10/10. Pretzel with a beet cheese and a spicy mustard 10/10!! The service was phenomenal! Check this place out!

I had my share of mediocre burgers in the past. You know the kind where it's hit or miss, or the…read morekind where the first bite is usually just a mouth full of raw onions?! Yeah well, this is definitely not the case here at Primal House. First time visit here, which we stumbled upon just by driving around and exploring. Now this place will definitely be a "must" whenever we come back into town. Ordered the Primal Burger, which in my humble opinion is second to none and probably one of the best I've had thus far! 4oz (x2) of the freshest, most succulent, meat-forward tasting, and perfectly cooked beef (medium rare) you could ever imagine! WOW, just wow! Superb service the day we came and we were also humbled to have met Chef Marcel who just happened to come out to the dining area to say hello. That speaks volumes in my book. Thank you, Chef. As I write this review, I'm already looking forward to trying their ribeye the next time we come back to town! LOL. CHEERS and happy eating till next time...

We come to Paso Robles pretty regularly to pick up our wine club deliveries -- yes, we're those…read morepeople -- and this spring trip we finally decided to give Primal House a shot. Made a reservation for seven, brought our own bottle of J Duci (obviously), and settled into the fine dining area, which was noticeably quieter and more relaxed than the bar scene. Great call. Now, we came in as wine people. But the beer? Genuinely blew us away. We did a flight just to be thorough, and my dad -- a man who loves his wine -- abandoned ship entirely and went straight for the black cherry dunkelweizen. How do I describe it? Imagine someone took a Dr Pepper, gave it a glow-up, and turned it into an actual craft beer. Bizarre. Wonderful. 10/10 would confuse my taste buds again. On the food: the artichoke dip had a nice little kick to it that snuck up on you in the best way. The pretzels and cheese sauce? We need to have a serious conversation about the pretzel-to-cheese-sauce ratio, because we ran out of pretzels long before we ran out of sauce. That's not a complaint -- that's a cry for help. Send more pretzels. Three of us went for the prime rib special and my husband got the ribeye with mushrooms. The salad that came with the prime rib was fresh and crisp, and the blue cheese dressing was legit. The prime rib itself was juicy, well-seasoned, and not overly fatty. Fair warning though -- it seemed like they roast it and then finish it on the grill, so getting a true medium-rare is probably off the table. Ours came out closer to medium, but it had this great steak-like texture that honestly worked. Would I order it again? Absolutely yes. The mashed potatoes that came with everything were also quietly excellent -- the kind of side dish you keep going back to without realizing it. Really looking forward to coming back and working our way through more of the menu. Hidden gem alert for anyone doing the Paso wine trail!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​