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    Six Test Kitchen

    4.6 (122 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndNew American
    Closed 6:00 pm - 6:30 PM

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    Muriel T.

    Every dish on the tasting menu progresses into something more scrumptious than the last. The Six Test team - Ricky, Christian, Chris, David and Robert all nailed their presentations. Sitting on a counter in front of where all the magic happens and watching it all come together was one of the most amazing dining experience my wife Carol and I have ever had. My favorite course was the duck breast. We are definitely coming back!

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    JamesandGloria C.

    My wife and I had an amazing dinner and just an overall outstanding experience. The food was fantastic The service was wonderful and the people were just overall helpful and friendly. We really enjoyed the wine pairing and temperance pairing. Did I mention the food was outstanding? Definitely not every day dining, but most certainly special occasions, you definitely have to try this at least once in your life.

    Ai Vy N.

    Unique, delicious, and meticulously prepared! The hubby took me here for our surprise anniversary dinner. Everything from start to finish was thoughtfully planned and executed. We did the 9 course tasting with wine pairing. Each of the dishes was complicated, but the flavors n textures worked very well together. They change the menu often including the wine pairing of course. I won't go into details what any of the dishes was, since they would be all different with each dining experience more than likely. Especially since reservations are required at least a few weeks in advance. The dining room is very limited with only 12 bar style seats, with the first half seated 30mins before the second 6 people. It looks casual but also elegant at the same time. Both the sommelier and the chefs were very knowledgeable and friendly. All the chefs took turn to present and explain each dish. You don't get the menu at the beginning like most restaurants in order to keep the dishes as surprises. At the end of your meal is when you get to have a copy of the menu go take home. It was for sure a splurge but well worth it. We look forward to come back here at the next special occasion!

    Erin G.

    My words for this amazing restaurant: unique, creative, flawless, friendly, unbelievable! The food is to die for, and having only 12 seats makes it so unique and special. The elevated wine pairings were perfection as well! They have a well deserved Michelin and stack up to any tasting menu in NYC or LA that we have been to. Cheers to the whole team!

    We enjoyed a very special dinner experience at Six Test Kitchen, just outside of Paso Robles at Tin City, in Templeton. 16 seats around an open kitchen, so very intimate and interesting. Very creative menu and thoughtful wine pairings. We enjoyed every course; my personal favorites were the smoked trout appetizer, Kampachi, Chawanmushi, Black Cod and the Lamb dishes. The Earl Grey ice cream was incredible, and they graciously made an adjustment for my strawberry allergy. We were so full for the final dessert course, but still couldn't resist a few final bites! Everything was delicious, with dynamic flavors and beautifully presented. I've been trying to get a reservation here for several years, so very happy to finally visit; we thoroughly enjoyed it! I didn't get photos of every course (too busy enjoying!) but tried to capture a few. Sommelier was delightful and chefs and sous chefs were very friendly and professional (but also quite busy creating our courses, so understandably less chatty). Highly recommend. It's quite pricey, but worth it for a special experience.

    Derek P.

    Only Michelin restaurant in the central coast area. And it is an absolute must try. Every bite from each course was packed with great flavor combinations and experience. This was my second time eating here and it was amazing. Highly recommend! There is limited seating which makes the experience more intimate

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    Rahul G.

    We had 2 reservations for parties of 2 that they were able to combine so we sat next to each other. We all had the wine pairing which further elevated a great dinner. The presentation, taste and general quality of the food was outstanding. We loved the wine tasting. Sure the price is steep but this is worth it if you appreciate, and can occasionally afford, very fine dining. The place is not stuffy. Serving staff is busy, so not chatty, but we were able to engage the Somm in a bit of friendly convo at end of evening

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    geoff c.

    Saved our pennies for about a year and made a second visit to Six Test Kitchen. Absolutely worth it. We shared a wine pairing, and that definitely added to the experience. The sommelier, I think his name was Christian??, was very informative, and paired some very interesting wines with the courses that were very complimentary. The food itself was fantastic, honestly probably the best we've had. Lots of surprises, and fun nuanced bites. Service was attentive, providing great descriptions of the dishes. Presentation was very aesthetically pleasing. Must start saving those pennies ...

    12 Counter seats only a night.
    Christina C.

    12 seats a night. Must have reservations and pay beforehand. All 12 seats are at a counter facing all the preparations. Everything was awesome. Intricate plating for beautiful dishes. It's a wonderful experience if you enjoy the creativity and flavors. They used a local honey on goat ice cream that was almost clear but so good. I asked about the honey, found out it's a local Paso Robles farm and went to go buy some to bring home. It's in the center of Tin City. Which is busy during the day but dinner time there is plenty of parking. It's just really dark when you come out after dinner.

    Such a great start
    Jenny S.

    Brought the hubby here for his birthday and we had a great experience with all the unique courses with beautiful plating! We also opted to share a wine pairing (there's a small fee for sharing a wine pairing but it's totally worth it!) You're seated at a counter so you can watch the chefs preparing all the food. Great dinner spot for a special occasion/surprise in Paso Robles (although the ambiance is on the quieter side)

    Our seats looking across the prep kitchen
    Stephen T.

    Living in Paso we are blessed with some fantastic restaurants, not necessarily in the downtown area. I was fortunate enough to get NYE reservations at Six, on a whim. My girlfriend had mentioned this restaurant in the past and when I was looking for NYE plans there just happened to be seats available. The price was over twice what you pay for a meal at Six any other time but in my opinion the price was justified with the wine pairings, champagne, level of service and food preparation. We arrived five minutes before six o'clock and walked in with just four other people at the bar that seats just 12 a night. We were led to the far side of the bar, able to watch all the food prep and see the other guests. The host/sommelier guided us to our seats and returned to pour us us the Louis Roederer 'Collection 242' Brut Champagne to start the evening. We had no indication of what was on the menu for the evening, nor the wine pairings. Each course as meticulously prepared by the chef/staff then served with an explanation of the dish and how it was prepared. The Sommelier was fantastic! He explained each wine/port/champagne in detail and how it paired with the upcoming courses. Just as fantastic, the chef and the staff provided generous information on each plate that was served. The evening featured a wide array of food; oyster, duck liver, caviar, yellow tail, black cod, roast duck, pork loin, beet sorbet, baked pear and cheese cake to name a few. Each course was paired very well with the champagne, wine and port provided. Would we return? Hell yes! An absolutely amazing meal with a top quality staffing. My girlfriend and I were so grateful for the experience we had at Six Test Kitchen. Keep up the great work! Cannot wait to return!

    Sydney S.

    Truly incredible, i ate so many dishes i would never typically even consider ordering but the thoughtfulness and creativity that went into each course was stupendous. Having two seating times is genius because it made service faster and the cozy bar, limited amount of guests immensely enhances the overall experience!

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    This place was mind blowing. Also, I spilled on my dress and one of the employees brought me a hot towel without laughing at me hahahha

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    Well worth the experience. We chose not to do wine pairing so we could focus on the food and loved every bite.

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    Food and service were amazing! Loved the wine pairing with the dishes. We had a great experience.

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    Ask the Community - Six Test Kitchen

    Would like to know if they served wine tastes with the courses? Already asked but no response from the business.

    We do offer wine pairings but they are not included in the price of the menu.

    Do they serve beer?

    We do offer a small selection of beers and non alcoholic options as well.

    Can a reservation for 6 be made? I see the max number of individuals for a tasting menu reservation for 4 in Tock.

    Reservations for parties larger than 4 can be made by emailing info@sixtestkitchen.com

    Is the wine pairing included with each course part of the $235 prefix menu price or is it an add on cost?

    How many tastings? Food look so small, will I be full at the end of dinner?

    When do reservations open up for May. 2022? No phone number makes it a bit cumbersome?

    There is one day a month that reservations can be made. There is usually a wait list. Go on their website for how and when to call.

    Is there a dress code?

    Not that I noticed. Business casual is probably recommended. Did see someone with hawaiian shirt with khaki shirts with his wife matching with a Hawaiian print dress.

    Do you have to have a certain number of folks in your party or is two ok?

    I was able to make a reservation for two people.

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