There are dinners... and then there are Grand Prize Bling Ring dinners that come with a reputation you've already heard about more than once. McPhee's Grill was part of my winning night from the Lumina Alliance gala -- supporting women and families in our community -- and I couldn't be more pleased. I shared my win with my neighbor (because some things are meant to be celebrated properly), and she immediately said, "That's my favorite steakhouse." From one Mc to another... I'm taking that as very good guidance. There's something special about places that consistently show up -- for their guests and for their community. Supporting Lumina Alliance while being known for a memorable dining experience? That's a combination I respect. I'm very much looking forward to the evening... and already planning to do it right. Scarlett Cougar (AKA Sher McG) read more

McPhee's Grill - Steakhouses Near Me - Templeton, California

If you are looking for an absolutely incredible meal you need to stop in and eat here! The filet, the pork chop, the tempura shrimp.........some of the best food we've had! The crème brûlée is absolutely to die for, the best I've ever had! Service was friendly and fast. If you are looking the old saloon feel but slightly more upscale this is it. read more

The food was fabulous! The service was wonderful! The decor was do warm and inviting! And OMG! The creme brulee is to die for. The best ever! read more

We love going to McPhee's when we visit the area, so we went back once again. I love the halibut, but when it's not in season they use salmon which I was really upset about - but I loved it just as much and the leftovers the next day cold were amazing!!! I will definitely do that again! Lamb is a small portion, but delicious. The service is impeccable and usually offered by the same cheerful people who always take good care to making sure everything is just to your liking. We love sitting next to the cooks area where the meat is cooked to watch them in action on the grills. Thanks for a great meal! read more

See all

Service was fabulous! I didn't get to take a picture of the kung fu pork baby back ribs because i ate them so fast but those might have been my favorite of the night! Another stand out were the mashed potatoes which were perfect. I got the porterhouse special which was $120 and came with au gratin potatoes and vegetables, very delicious! There was also a halibut special and a salad special which i also got - arugula strawberries beets and feta. I enjoyed being able to see into the kitchen and watch the chefs cooking. Lots of delicious looking dessert options, my friend loved her salmon. I would definitely come back, it was very cute inside too like upscale hick! read more

See all

We had a big birthday dinner at McPhees and we were very impressed by the service. Our waitress was very friendly and everything was efficient. The ambiance of the restaurant is so nice. Low lights, quiet music, very relaxing. Because we called ahead to schedule our party, we had a nice private room tucked away from the rest of the restaurant. The food was overall good. The garlic feta dip starter was INCREDIBLE. I could've devoured all of it. I had duck for my main dish and it wasn't my favorite, but it was fine. We would definitely return! read more

McPhee's Grill - Steakhouses Near Me - Templeton, California

New Years Eve dinner was excellent. Haven't been here for quite some time so we decide to treat ourselves to the best steakhouse in the Central Coast. It did not disappoint. The filet was cooked perfectly to a medium and the sauce was very flavorful. The bread was delicious but that ended up being a problem when I couldn't finish my steak. Had to take it home. We finished the night with a 4 layer carrot cake with coffee. It was super moist and delicious. We force ourselves to finish it off. We rolled out of here. The ambience was festive and the servers here were very nice and attentive. They even liked my Bob's burgers shirt :-) read more

See all

Nice ambiance and clean. Warm homey vibes Service was great. Food was fixed perfectly and all was delicious. Thank you for the great hospitality. read more

See all

McPhee's Grill is located in a refurbished saloon in the small town of Templeton. This casual upscale restaurant serves dinner everyday, except Monday and Tuesday. McPhee's specializes in taste bud tingling wood-grilled steaks, seafood and other gourmet offerings. McPhee's offers an extensive selection of fine wines, including their own vintages, as well as adult libations from their full bar. The atmosphere is casual upscale. Service was attentive. Their warm goat cheese and roasted garlic appetizer was a nice start to a relaxing meal. We ordered the Macadamia Nut and Panko Crusted King Salmon and their Aged Ribeye "Double R Ranch" as our entrées. The King salmon was delicate yet firm and flavorful. Expertly prepared, it was served with plain rice and Asian slaw. It has been a popular staple on the menu for years. Served with a large goat cheese & corn stuffed poblano chile, and jalapeño cheese mashed potatoes, the 14 oz. ribeye was served covered with 3 salsas. I was a bit disappointed as I ordered with the salsas on the side. Smothering the steak with acidity does not improve its flavor, it hinders it. I've ordered their steaks many times off their lunch menu many years ago when they were serving in the afternoons. Their steaks have always been outstanding. read more

See all

Large portions that pack the flavor! We were greeted warmly and seated right away. The restaurant gives off old country charm and the large cowboy sized portions match that! We enjoyed our meal, walked out stuffed and happy we stopped in for dinner! read more

See all

Just a quick update. I almost gave McPhee's a four. I made reservations and I asked for a booth and we got that. But then we sat and no server etc. came by for 10+ minutes. So the hostess came by and my husband asked her who's our server. We found out somebody called in sick and I guess the information did not get passed down to the right people to cover us. So Leslie stepped in. She was excellent friendly got us water, bread and a relish tray. I asked for a taste of the Albarino and she brought it to me and it was very good so I got a glass. My husband got an 805 but it was different and he liked it. We both had the halibut as it just came back on the menu. It was a generous piece with some rice and slaw. Love the decor and it's not too noisy. read more

McPhee's Grill - Halibut, rice, and a type of slaw - Steakhouses Near Me - Templeton, California

See all

We ordered food from a fund raiser for a local school. 4 dinners totaled $100. Picked up last week and 4 of us ate them. Conclusion. The tiny ribs had ok flavor but honestly I'll never buy baby back rubs again. They are just too tiny. I felt like I'm eating a tiny dogs ribs or something. The garlic bread had no garlic flavor, pieces of bread were flattened and tiny. The red cabbage salad had an awful bitter flavor that none of us could eat. The plain quartered sliced roasted potato . Had no seasoning and without butter or something it was like eating a plan baked potato Idk why they didn't include some good chile beans. But it wasn't part of the meal. One of our group said the last 2 times eating at McPhees had been bad and now this poor meal and we all agreed we were done with eating food at or from McPhees. April 2025. read more

Service was exceptional. The ambience was perfect for a small group of six. All of the adults loved their meals, and even my five year-old ate every bite. That is saying something. Will definitely be back when we're at the central coast read more

We had a very nice dinner here. The server was wonderful! 3 of the 4 of us ordered the pasta special which was delicious. But my sister and I weren't super hungry so the bus girl took our plates to box up to take home. Unfortunately, she never brought them back and when I asked they were gone. Huh??? So I have to dock a star for paying for a meal I only took a few bites of but never got to enjoy later. It wasn't our waitress's fault, but that of the blonde bus girl. read more

While visiting the Central California coast line, we were looking for a steak house. And through both word of mouth and Help, we dame across McPhee's Grill. Located in the heart of the Central CA wine country, this steak house has something to fulfill the pickiest of eaters. Everything from the breads, salads, steaks, and seafood are excellent, in fact beyond excellent. The servers are very attentive and polite, just making your dining experience all the better. There's nothing better than being appreciated by the staff that you're taking the time to dine there. The dining room is well decorated and dimly lit for those wanting a romantic meal. Aside from the atmosphere, the comprehensive wine list and knowledge from the staff about the wines are phenomenal. Thank you for the amazing meal and excellent service. read more

McPhee's Grill - Interesting restroom sign - Steakhouses Near Me - Templeton, California

It's been about 4-5 years since our last visit to McPhee's. I think we went once post-COVID, and to be honest, it didn't quite hit the mark that time--but we decided to give it another shot, and I'm glad we did. Coming from the LA area, I really appreciate the small-town charm and welcoming atmosphere they've got going here. It feels like a true family-owned steakhouse, and when we went in January, it felt like we were the only out-of-towners in the place. We ordered half a rack of ribs for the kiddo, and my wife and I shared the porterhouse. The ribs were solid, but the porterhouse? Incredible. I haven't had one that good in years--probably not since the last time we were here back in 2019. McPhee's easily ranks as one of the best steakhouses on the Central Coast. If you're anywhere nearby, or even just passing through, do yourself a favor and drop in. read more

See all

Had steak bites and the wedge salad, nothing to write home about. I've honestly had better steak birds at Blast and Brew, was disappointed how blah it was. Sat in the back room and it was loud, full of families which was nice, but it was loud. Also not sure why they give you a relish tray, it's on the smallest plates possible, with hardly anything on it, not even worth putting it out. Not the worst meal I've had, but for not worth the bang for my buck. read more

Disappointing the second time around. We were staying in Templeton and wanted a nice dinner out, we had 7 people plus baby. We raved about this place to our friends... turned out it's just ok now. There's no more 750ml Austin Hope wine anymore... dang it. Only the magnum. So We got one of the recs from our server and turned out the wine was not good. Our bad, should have chosen our selves. Then we got the tempura shrimps to share. It was huge and tasty but not worth the $. I got a Caesar salad as well. For entrees I got the rack of NZ lamb, my husband got the ribs. His ribs were pretty cold and my lamb was warm at most. Nothing seemed to be hot. Even my other friend's dishes. I think maybe the party size was too big? There were multiple other large parties too. Took long to come out so we just ate it. Dessert is still good- the multiple layer carrot cake. Meh... maybe next time we'll keep it to 4 and under... read more

See all

Would have loved to try the place! The host was so rude! We spur of the moment chose McPhee's. It was a Friday night and we didn't have a reservation. When she asked if we had a reservation I said no she immediately got rude and tried to dismiss my party of 5. She had no availability, which was okay. Like I said, we didn't have a reservation it's understandable. She quickly tried to shoo us away. We are not from the area so a person in my party asked if she had any recommendations and she rudely replied "I'm not in the business of recommending." Very rude. Didn't give us the time of day. Would've considered going back next time in time. NOT NOW read more

I've eaten a lot of steaks in my life as a Chicagoan, but I've got to say, McPhee's grill served me the best steak of my life last night. They have perfected a rarely cooked steak! I will probably spend the rest of my life in my home kitchen trying to emulate those jalapeño mashed potatoes (or I'll just be coming back again and again) Bravo, McPhees! read more

I wish I knew more about the history of the building, which this wonderful resto has now become. Our friendly server told us she only started working there for a few months but did share what she has heard through the grapevine. LOL! I won't share that here in my review, so you'll just have to go check this place out if you wanna know! ;)) We had a wonderful dining experience here! The bread service came out right away, and we enjoyed the plate of pickled veggies! Their portions are massive but most of all, delicious! Ordered the BB'Q Pork Baby-back Ribs, which was super tender and saucy...yum! The hubz and sis both ordered the American Prime Kobe Burger, which was juicy and overflowing with goodness! The special that night was a Bone-in NY Steak, which our buddy ordered and enjoyed (medium rare) and cooked perfectly (thanks, chef!). For dessert, the Key lime pie (special), June's famous crème brûlée, and Vanilla bean ice cream sundae surely did not disappoint! All in all, we left there with happy hearts and full bellies! Thank you McPhee's, we're looking forward to coming back again! Cheers and happy eating till next time! read more

See all

The perfect restaurant to end a fantastic trip to Paso! Start off with the fresh, warm bread and order the warm goat cheese and roasted garlic to go along with it. The 8oz filet mignon was absolute delish esp with the red wine olive sauce. Our waitress was the nicest and offered me any dessert off the menu in honor of my birthday. Will always recommend this place for anyone going to Paso! read more

See all

Good food, good service, beautiful building, all on the cutest street ever. Main Street USA

We live in Paso but have wanted to venture out. I've never really seen what Templeton nearby offers, but I did an RSVP from the ratings of my fellow Yelpers, thanks y'all! Well, I'm really glad I listened/read. You would never know that going east of the freeway a few blocks is like a cute and charming western town filled with all kinds of eateries and small shops (bookmarked for the future trips). Perhaps, McPhee's Grill is Templeton's finest offering. With its own parking lot in the back and surrounding left and right sides, you walk inside and greeted with great hospitality. My party of 4 were seated right away in the backroom. All the space is really nice, but I really like this room. We treated ourselves to a bottle of Cab from Austin Hope 2022 ($72, 1 liter bottle), and it was perfection. The breadbasket had 4 types, and went well with our first glass. We all loved our food, but perhaps mine was the well- presented, the Double-cut Pork-Chop (ancho chile-apricot jam glazed) w/baby zucchini and amazing sweet potato fries ($39, 5.0 stars) -- HUGE, a spectacle. I took half home. The service was lovely (shout out to Diane). All in all, a great find for a great place. Oh yeah, we'll be back for sure. read more

If in the area, you need to have dinner here. You absolutely will not be disappointed. Our server was Leslie and she gave us absolutely excellent service. Beyond that, she is a longtime local and was absolutely a joy to visit with. The ambiance is very special in this historic building from the 1800's. Some of the very memorable tasty foods that our party ordered were the pork chop, filet minion, mushroom chicken and the jalapeño mashed potatoes. read more

The food was amazing, the ribs were to die for, and the fries were great. The service was a little slow but it was very busy so I g wet it. It has very dim lighting, would highly recommend it is pricey though. read more

McPhee's Grill - Berry cobbler mixed with sundae. Courbet wait to eat it - Steakhouses Near Me - Templeton, California

See all

Service was great, our server was kind and attentive. Presentation was great for all the dishes but food was too expensive for what it was. $140 before tip for food that wasn't particularly memorable & lacked flavor :( read more

See all

Dining at this historic gem is like stepping back in time--with the added bonus of an exceptional menu. The ambiance reflects its rich past, and the staff shares its story with pride. We were lucky to get the front cozy room to ourselves for our party of 7. The daily specials were creative, delicious, and a great value--clearly crafted with seasonal ingredients and care. Our waiter, i believe his name was Tim, was nice enough to set aside a few blackberry cobblers for us for dessert which was to die for! This was definitely a memorable experience from start to finish! read more

See all

They ruined the mashed potatoes by adding jalapeño too hot to even eat. McPhees go back to the regular mashed potatoes.

McPhee's does it right. Better have a reservation on the weekends. Best Pork Chop in the Country! Great service. read more

The best pork chops ever!!! I have visited this place at least 4 times and each time the pork chops are the best. In fact I have only had the pork chops. The service is always on point. The wine recommendations that have been offered have always been wonderful. If traveling near Templeton, Atascadero or Paso Robles area, this is one unique restaurant to visit. read more

It's been a while since we visited Mc Phee's . The food here is amazing. I finally decided to have the double cut pork chop. Wow !!! It can't wait to come back and have it again. My wife had the salmon and she loved it. The service was great Enjoy =) read more

See all

This restaurant was amazing in every way. Located in the charming little town of Templeton, the staff is super attentive, friendly and cheerful. It strikes me as the kind of place where "everybody knows your name". We had a great time taking in the local scene and chatting with our sweet server about our experience. The filet was cooked to perfection, and the wine list was stellar. Parking is ample and the ambiance is warm and inviting. I had a great experience here and look forward to coming back. We were so close to missing our reservation because as tourists something always comes up but I am so glad we were able to go! I would give this restaurant 6 stars if I could. read more

See all

When hasn't McPhee's been outstanding. It endures because the menu, food, atmosphere and ambience make it one of the outstanding restaurants anywhere. read more

I have been going to McPhee's Grill since it opened many years ago. We have had many holiday and birthday dinners there over the years. They can always be counted on for good food and good service! read more

See all

Food was excellent service was good. Nice rustic atmosphere old town feel. Went on business trip and found this little gem.

The front desk lady was very rude. We were a party of 5 and she didn't have seating,(which is fine no biggie) but when asked if she had any recommendations for another steakhouse she said "I'm not in the service of recommendations". read more

Great smoke char on the steak and the flavors on the salsas were amazing. However, we asked for medium rare and got a medium or med well steak. The tortilla soup had great flavors but was lite on the chunks of chicken. Wine list was weak given this is wine country. Service was good. Net/net we were expecting more from what we had heard of the place. read more

See all

Food was good but service was so so. We had leftovers, they insist on packaging for you. Not only did they give everyone the wrong takeout boxes, they threw away all of the sides. If you're going to insist on packaging a customers takeout, you should do your due diligence to actually make sure you're doing it right. Definitely left us on a bad note. This was on Sunday, August 31st around 6:10 pm. Such a bummer. read more

The meats are high quality. Had the filet , cooked perfect. Husband had an enormous pork chop. Friends enjoyed the Ravioli. The service by Leslie was awesome. Definitely go again. Only draw back, they do not have a full bar. read more