Great landscape design. A dream "backyard"! Plenty of shaded seating. Date had the SLO Watermelon…read moreCider which she approves. Personally went light this time sampling Barrelhouse Sunny Daze/Citrus Blonde Ale and Humble Sea Foam Alone Pilsner. Perfect choices having an already full stomach. Not too heavy but very tasty. Personally don't come across beer gardens often; therefore, highly appreciate what they offer. Great choices on tap. Highly recommend.

a place that's leaning heavily on shortcuts in the kitchen rather than built-from-scratch…read moreexecution. Here's how your breakdown lines up: Burger (main miss) --frozen patty, no crust, unmelted cheese, weak sauce--usually means: * Pre-formed frozen beef puck (not fresh ground) * Cooked on a grill instead of a ripping-hot flat top (so no smash crust or Maillard flavor) * Cheese added too late or heat too low to melt it properly * Sauce under-portioned or used as a light spread instead of a flavor layer Result: bland, dry, and flat tasting burger Mac & cheese That "pasta + runny cheese water" texture is a classic sign of: * Pre-boiled pasta sitting in liquid * Cheese sauce broken or watered down * Very little actual cheese base (often just milk + starch + seasoning) So yeah--more "pasta dish" than mac & cheese. Salad (surprisingly the win) Good olive oil + vinaigrette can carry a salad hard. That's usually the only thing that doesn't rely on heavy kitchen execution, so it makes sense it stood out. Fries (another win) Crispy, salted fries usually come from: * Proper double fry or high-temp fry oil * Frozen fries done correctly (ironically, frozen can still be great if cooked right) Pulled pork Cheap BBQ sauce + pre-cooked pork is pretty standard for mid-tier spots. Not amazing, but at least it has flavor, unlike the burger. Beer Hard to mess up--good call there. Overall read of the place This is the vibe I'm getting: * Strengths: fryer, sauces (salad dressing), bar program * Weaknesses: grill station, mac & cheese, burger execution * Kitchen style: "assembly + reheating" more than scratch cooking

On a recent trip to California we were looking for a brewery to kick back and relax. California…read moreCoast Beer Company in Paso Robles did not disappoint. Our whole experience from the cleanliness of the taproom, the quality and taste of the beer, the service from the staff, and the overall vibe of the place checked off all the boxes. More recently I contacted them to provide feedback. I received a prompt response from Martha. She was very professional and went above and beyond to show appreciation. Great overall experience from soup to nuts.

Great stop to have a refreshing mixed drink or beer on a sunny day. The service was very friendly…read moreand it feels like the place you can spend hours in. I loved the LEMON SKYNYRD Hard Lemonade. Will definitely be back.

The Pour House is one of the few late night options in Paso Robles for drinks and live music…read more While in town, we caught the Official Warped Tour band performance which was fun. The stage/concert venue is on the left and bar to the right. Quiet a bit of seating outside-always a good thing. The beer list is solid, through the pours were a bit short-definitely not a full 16oz pint. If looking for some entertainment past 9PM in Paso, the Pour House delivers.

My girls and I hit up the pour house every time we are in Paso! The ambience is great, music is…read morefantastic, food truck out front is such a cool touch!! The team working here always gives great service which is exactly why we keep coming back every time we are in town.

We came to Street Side Ale House to watch the World Cup Final and arrived about 15 minutes after…read moreopening. The place was already packed, but Kelly absolutely crushed it. She somehow managed the bar, table service, and kept everyone feeling taken care of despite the nonstop rush. She stayed friendly, organized, and efficient from start to finish, even as the crowd continued to grow. It would have been easy for service to fall apart under that kind of pressure, but Kelly handled everything like a true professional. Excellent service can make or break an experience, and Kelly made ours. If you're lucky enough to have her as your server or bartender, you're in great hands!

We were in town for the night and looking for late dinner and drinks and this was one of few…read moreoptions downtown (they are open until midnight on Friday & Saturday). We had the bone-in bbq wings and the cranberry chicken salad. There were 8 wings in the order. They were meaty and dressed with the right amount of sauce and worked perfect as a light meal. The cranberry chicken salad had a generous amount of chopped chicken and with the mixed greens, candied pecans and dried cranberries was a great balance of flavor and texture. The pacing of service was good. There were the right amount of people dining and drinking at the bar and tables to give the spot a good energy. The only downside was that they only serve wine by the glass. We would have brought our own bottle and paid the $15 corkage if we had known. Other than that, it was a great late night choice for dining and drinks.

On our way home from Morro Bay, we decided to stop in Paso Robles for lunch and ended up at Pappy…read moreMcGregor's. This was our second visit, and we enjoyed it just as much as the first. We grabbed a table on the patio, ordered a couple of drinks, and split the meatloaf while watching the World Cup. The portion was more than generous for two people sharing lunch, and everything was flavorful and well prepared. The service was excellent, and the atmosphere was nice. It is the kind of place where you can easily spend an extra hour enjoying a drink and taking in the scene. Overall, this continues to be a great stop whenever we're in Paso Robles, and I'm sure we'll be back again.

My family went here this evening. The food was not a problem, the waiter was efficient and fine…read more But I have to make you aware of why the 2 stars. 1) they do t tell you there is an automatic 20% tip fee for parties over 6 until they bring the bill 2) they add another 3% for a credit card fee. We had a party of 7 and the bill had over $50!!! Added regardless of how the night went and without any prior warning. This is not OK. If you want to up charge Dayton front. If you want to hit me with a 20% service fee tell me up front. But when you do not and you put me in the patio with no Air Conditioning and charge me over $50 without my consent. Shame on you. This is a 3.5 star place but I had to down graded it for single financial issues.

Late night drinks and some good ole karaoke. Perfect spot for both. Drinks are reasonably priced…read more Karaoke was very entertaining... got the crowd going. Pool hall type of vibes, with some pool tables available to play on. If you need a ride home they have a haunted looking limo available.

Oldest bar in the area so we had to stop in. Cute western bar with plywood floors and an area for a…read moreband and a couple pool tables. Bartender was a really nice girl, pretty young and didn't seem to know too much about the history of the bar so when I ask a couple of questions, she walked over to an older gentleman who seemed to know everything about the bar, (he was instructing the bartender which lights to turn on and which lights to turn off, etc.,) but he was much more interested in doing shots with his friends so that was little disappointing, but we did get our questions answered. Apparently once a year, just to honor the old traditions, they allow people to ride their horses up to and even in the bar. Really fun. Google says it's haunted and the bartender said she never had any experiences with the old guy drinking with his friends didn't have anything to say about anything. It could be made into something very, very cute and nostalgic, but it's just a bar and I didn't think it was much worse going to. But we got to check the box that we went to the oldest bar in the area.

I have always enjoyed Taste in SLO, so when my sister moved to Paso, we decided to try it there! We…read morewere seated quickly even without a reservation. Our server was quick and efficient. I hade the Country Salad and my sister had two burger sliders. The fries are super good! We both thoroughly enjoyed the meal! Good portion sizes and excellent flavors all around.

The menu here is a bit strange, but great if you love sliders. I found the sliders to be basically…read morethe size of a small burger, so overall pretty satisfied with the portions. I got the chicken and pesto slider, and also some of the fries. The slider was alright, but I would definitely try a different one next time. The shoestring fries were sooooo good. Definitely a solid option if you want to choose from a huge menu! The one thing I don't understand is the pricing - why is there a discount for the duo and trio, but then when adding a fourth, it's an extra $10? Kinda confusing.

Service: Wyatt is the pinnacle of hospitality! Beautiful…read morerooftop bar. Highly recommend the carnitas fries. Will 100% be back.

Technically, we didn't make it into Esperanza during this trip, but after tasting their food…read morethrough room service at the AVA Hotel, I still had to leave a review. We had spent the afternoon wine tasting and originally planned to head back out after returning to the hotel. Let's just say after several tastings, those plans quickly changed. We decided room service was the much better idea and ordered food from Esperanza instead. We ordered the chips and guacamole, a shrimp taco and flautas, and everything was SO flavorful. Even through room service, the chips arrived perfectly crisp and crunchy, and the guacamole had great flavor. The shrimp taco was probably one of my favorites. It was flavorful with a slightly smoky taste and just enough spice. I believe we ordered the flautas with shredded beef, and those were delicious as well. What also impressed us was how quickly everything arrived. We were expecting to wait a while, but the service was surprisingly fast and the food arrived tasting fresh. For food that we enjoyed from the comfort of our hotel room after an afternoon of wine tasting, Esperanza definitely made an impression. We kept saying that if the food is this good through room service, we need to experience the restaurant itself. So next time we're in Paso Robles, Esperanza is officially on the list. This time we fully intend to make it through the front door!

A relaxed brewery with huge outdoor areas. Definitely the place to drink if have kids, lol…read more Went for flight of 4 to try ones that sounded interesting, since no idea which one would be good. Definitely paralysis from analysis with many choices:) All has it's own unique character, so just gotta try a flight and find the one you like to move onto pints I guess. Had to drive out of Paso so the flight was just perfect refreshment to share with wife. Had doubts about the green one, maybe that's Lucky Lager? But it was surprisingly good and was my favorite one! Kid had fun climbing on to the stage and running around during the short stop.

I've been to many Breweries. Never have I Ever smelt literal.... Shit! It smells so bad & they say…read moreit's the brewing process. Ok. Kinda make me wonder what's in the beer??? I never leave bad reviews, but ... I'll def never come back. Wish I could leave a negative 1 star. Also super dirty bathrooms, no toilet paper or paper towels. I think I need a tetanus shot after today. I will say- their food truck food looked amazing! But couldn't eat it, because of the smell of that was flooding the environment. Spent too much money with no enjoyment

food was amazing and delicious!!!! Great staff. they never seem to disappoint. Tasteful drinks…read more Best spot In DT paso

We came to this place, to be honest, without having very high expectations. We made a reservation…read morefor a party of 5, and I was a little worried that my kids might not enjoy the food. But from the moment we arrived, we received a warm welcome, and we honestly couldn't have asked for a better server. She recommended several dishes and, best of all, helped us make a few adjustments to the options for our kids. That kind of attention really makes a difference. I decided to go with the paella, and it ended up being a dish that everyone loved. We also tried the Bandeja Paisa, which was delicious. 9/10! My kids absolutely loved their pasta dishes, so we all left very happy.Without a doubt, this was a great choice and a very pleasant surprise. 100% recommended, especially if you're dining with your family.