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    Pig Iron

    4.0 (318 reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Kellie C.

    I came in for a late lunch and work catch-up. I had the pig iron bbq pork sandwich and an unsweetened iced tea. Both were great! It was super quiet at 3:00 on a Tuesday. Not air conditioned but good wifi. Friendly staff. Country music. Historic vibe. I'd come back here to work during the day if it's not too hot out.

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    Saralee S.

    It's Pig Iron like the name says folks!! The pig iron sandwich is absolutely the best pulled pork I've had in San Luis Obispo county! Maybe it is because we are watching "Yellowstone" on TV, but I was craving the flavor of the Old West, which can still be found in many places around SLO. We returned to Pig Iron Restaurant in Templeton, where we had dined about three years ago when they very first opened up! it was kind of bare and spacious our first time there. It was great to see how they have added to the space and now have room for multiple functions! There's a huge outdoor dining patio with a coffee pick up bar. There's a an indoor dining area where you order your food at a counter. There's also the Club Car Bar with its own separate room. I remembered that Pig Iron sando was good. My husband ordered the Pig Iron. I went for two smoked chicken, Cowboy Tacos, and our friend got a burger. We topped it all off with onion rings. It's the kind of place that you order at a counter in the Merchandise room, then take a buzzer to your table. We commandeered a large booth in the fairly small dining room. It has maybe eight or 10 tables. There is are a couple lounge chairs by the fireplace, which is very cozy on a cool day. By the time our food was ready, the dining room was full. That Pig Iron pulled pork sando is worth the trip! The meat is super tender, and the sauce is piquant and not too spicy. Topped with cole slaw, it is a perfect lunchtime meal. Burger was also nicely done kind of a smashed burger. The tacos were aptly named Cowboy Tacos, as I felt that they were gringo tacos. They were bland, since they didn't have sauce on them and the chicken was in tiny chunks and not shredded. The onion rings were crispy and fun to dunk in the Ranch dressing. We hunkered down cowboy style and enjoyed our meal, talking about about outer space and the moon trip while enjoying our food in the cozy ambience of an evocative historic setting!

    Classic burger, fries, and beer
    Kathi T.

    Cute and quant place with the best $10 burger I've had. The meat wasn't overcooked, the fries well seasoned, and the beer cold.

    PIG IRON FRIES (HALF) RANCH RINGS (HALF)
    James J.

    The burger cravings hit, so found ourselves downtown Templeton at Pig Iron. The place reminds you of a old town cowboy saloon. When you walk in there's a counter with the menu on the wall. You place your order there, and they give you a buzzer that will alert when your food is ready. If want a cocktail you have to go to the indoor or outdoor bar. The service was kool, but it's a self serve type of spot. But if you go to the bar area, the bartender was good. The food was awsome. My wife had the Pig Iron with bacon, and I chose the End of the line Burger. We shared the half fries and Onion Rings. I went to the bar and grabbed a paper plane and and Old Fashion. The burgers were really tasty. They had the right amount of meat to bun ratio. Fresh produce and condiments, for the perfect bite. Additionally, the bacon they used was really nice. We really appreciated their style of fries. I've never had fries cut in this style before. They where crispy but yet soft at the same time. The onion rings where also spot on. The perfect crisp and a sweet onion center. For dessert my wife had a chocolate shake, which was underwhelming. She loves chocolate milkshakes, but would not order one from here again.

    Joy H.

    I like that you order your food at the register and then take it to your table. The staff lacked knowledge about the cuisine, but are very friendly and kind. - My breakfast sandwich was absolutely delicious! The brioche bun was phenomenal! My bacon, egg and aïoli sauce all brought the sandwich together. It was delectable and filling. - I don't think you need to add the arugula to the sandwich. It gets wet and kind of limp. It draws away from the overall delicious and presentation. I appreciate that all of your to-go cases are paper. Thank you for being an environmentally friendly.

    Burger
    Joanne J.

    Wow! What a cool place in the cute city it Templeton! It's rustic and a little like the town of Julian, another rustic city in CA. There are old wooden floors and a fireplace. Taxidermied heads surround the interior. There are two bars, I wish I wasn't here sk early in the day. This seems like a great place for cocktails. I got the regular burger and it is good. I "mmmmm"d when I ate it. That doesn't always happen. The burgers don't come with fries so you order them separately. We got half sweet potato and half potato fries. The potato fries are uniquely cut giving a new texture and crispness. Both great.

    TRI-TIP TORTA 3/2025
    Tiffany L.

    Visited twice in April 2025 :) Pig Iron was a great spot for burgers and salads- I really enjoyed their Cowboy Chop Salad and the service here was nice! For those who have not been here yet, you'd walk in and order your meal, be given a pager, and you are free to choose your own seating. There are three areas to sit: near the bar, their second indoor area, and their outdoor patio area. It's practically a self serve place, and the prices are more affordable. OKAY THE FOOD: * Cowboy Chop + Tri Tip: I usually get their half size salads as the half size is a pretty loaded salad itself. I highly recommend adding tri tip or grilled chicken to your salad, but I believe you can get pretty full with just the salad alone * Tri Tip Torta: Pretty dang tasty and VERY filling. It comes with fries and easily one of my top favs.

    Karen S.

    Where else can you get a burger in a restaurant for under $10? This unique bar and restaurant in the small town of Templeton serves up burgers, salads and sandwiches at very reasonable prices under the watchful eyes of a herd of taxidermy horned creatures! If that creeps you out this will not be the place for you. There is a beautiful vintage bar, a small sundries store, and a walk up counter to order your food. We ordered the Verde Burgers (come with large green chiles) and fries to share. We were finishing our burgers when an employee came by to ask us if there's anything he could get us like ketchup! The burgers were tasty and not overcooked. The flat fries were excellent with good seasoning. We were there at 5 o'clock on a Saturday and there were only two or three other customers. Lots of seating both inside and outside on the patio.

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    Great chill spot with good food and nice people. Would def go back! Nice bartenders with great drinks.

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    We absolutely love stopping at the pig iron for delicious food. A great spot for families.

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    Hannah was amazing, will definitely be back if she is behind the bar great experience

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    We ordered multiple sandwiches and had excellent service. They were ready in short time. Food was fantastic!

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    Ask the Community - Pig Iron

    I do not see any option for WINE on drinks menu.... Do they not serve wine?

    They serve plenty of wine! Red, white, rose, etc

    Is it dog friendly?

    Yes, they have a big patio that is dog friendly.

    Open on tuesday?

    Yes im a backwaiter at pig iron We are open from 11-9 pm on tuesdays hope to see u soon

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