And now to take a short break from finishing a jillion review drafts from the vacation we took in…read moreJanuary I'm still catching up from... to finish a review draft I started last *December*, on my way to visit my parents for Christmas in NorCal. (Conveniently, too, given we're driving the same route in a couple weeks - might well stop here again. It's definitely way better than the usual big-name fast food options that are your only choice for *most* of the drive.) I'd just try to make sure to get there before 1 PM - last time, we learned, we made it accidentally *just* in time for their breakfast menu, which not only means you can get a fried chicken sandwich with a fried egg, clearly making it better, but it's also several dollars *cheaper*. For 9 bucks with fries - compared to 14 for the dinner version - that's probably *cheaper* than the average fast food chicken stop, separate from the fast that it was about a thousand times tastier. Though, while the vibe of this place is very much fast food, the food *itself* isn't fast food - it took exactly as long as you'd expect, given they're making everything fresh to order, but not any longer than that. (I didn't have any complaints about the speed, but it isn't Burger King.) Anyway, we figured since they had two breakfast items (the sandwich and a breakfast burrito) and there were two of us, we'd split both of them, which I wouldn't recommend as much. The breakfast burrito was by no means bad, but it was a bit floppier and not quite as filling - great chicken obviously, being the same chicken, but we agreed, we'd had way better breakfast burritos. The breakfast chicken sandwich was absolutely bomb, though. (Though their "medium" spicy was only a *hint* spicy, in my opinion - I never go straight for the "hot", cause sometimes at hot chicken places it's *stupid* hot, that and I was sharing them with my pepper-averse spouse, but if I went back, I'd just get my own sandwich and make it a little spicier.) Is it the best hot chicken sandwich in California? Probably not... but it *is* probably the best hot chicken sandwich you can get while driving from SoCal to NorCal, so I'm glad it's there.) Also, as far as value... they give you a *lot* of fries. Possibly too many fries. The fries were good, but there was nothing particularly special about them, other than the quantity. We could absolutely have shared an amount of fries *each* of our orders came from, for the two of us. (We didn't finish all the fries.) Only minor complaint, their drinks are all super sugary, and a little pricey at $4 for fountain soda - but at least it's a more premium brand of soda... still probably more than your daily sugar per cup, but at least it *is* sugar, not high fructose corn syrup. It does feel like they're missing out by not having a license to sell beer, though. That sandwich would go *really* well with a craft beer.

We visited Nate's because I was in my anything but McDonald's mood. Nate's was a wonderful…read moresurprise for me. We ordered 2 of their Nate's sandwiches with fries. The Nashville hot chicken sandwich was good. I ordered the chicken medium since their lowest level was naked. The medium had a pretty good kick to it. The chicken sandwich was topped with cole slaw and pickles. Both my wife and I enjoyed the sandwiches. The fries that came with our sandwich were delicious. It is one of my favorites fries. The two meals came with so much fries that we eventually threw most of them away. It would be nice if Nate's could sell their sandwiches without fries. Nate's was a good choice for us to stop at.

Wow! What a find! This is a classic little American diner. Right off the freeway, tucked behind a…read moregas station/truck stop. I am so glad we decided to give Jose's a try! I had one of their burgers and fries. The patty was a homemade blend and delicious! The fries were good also! I wish I left room for dessert because they were offering a fresh applepie or cheesecake. Something to look forward to on my next visit! The server was so charming and attentive. She never let our sodas run dry and shared in the perfect amount of conversation with us. I encourage you to stop by and enjoy some great food and warm hospitality!

Located in a truck stop, not visible on Wellsona Road. We were coming on 101N and there was no…read moreturn on 101N so had to make a U-turn to be able to get to the restaurant. Not what I was expecting when I Yelped this so we almost decided to go somewhere else since it wasn't what I was expecting Ambiance- old school diner. The door to enter has a sign that says "restrooms are for customers only". We got here at noon and there was a handful of peeps eating at tables and the counter and outside In the back facing 101. Service- 3 stars. Kinda slow. Took awhile for the waitress to get our order. She did get our drinks first but took several minutes to get around to get our order. She wasn't serving anyone but had her back turned to us while she was doing paperwork. Menu- lots of choices with breakfast such as omelette, burgers for lunch. I got the Jose Burger with fries- burger with bacon, grilled onions, Ortega chili and American cheese. It was a pretty meaty burger. Had pickles, lettuce and tomato and lathered with mayo. Had to request mustard and ketchup. Burger was impressively good. Fries were thin and fried. Kinda remind me of shoestring fries. Burger - 5 stars, fries 3 stars Niece had California burger and wife had country griddle with sunny side eggs. Overall, not the greatest location. Nothing around it because the gas station. 3 stars Also, there's 2 prices on the check. Cash and a higher price for using a credit card

Very good service and food the food was a perfect meal for breakfast from pancakes to omelettes…read morefamily was satisfied

I love this place!!!…read more The onion rings and ranch are heaven!!! With the perfect ranch!!! To die for. I got FOMO rings on Thursdays as I was driving home to the Bay Area. Fear of Missing Onion rings drive by. I've eaten here more times than I can count over 20 years. The hamburgers and fries. Amazing!!! I used to love also getting the giant plate of steamed veggies when I wasn't up for a cheat meal. The giant salads are also a favorite. As I write this my husband reminds me he loved his drive by chile verde omelette that he ate when we got home to the Bay Area. Don't just drive by stop and get a bite or something to eat on the road or when you get home.

We had prompt and professional service here. The ambiance was pleasant and we especially loved the…read moreoutdoor seating. The food was very flavorful and yummy. Especially the pizza! We just got pepperoni but it was super yummy, plenty of sauce,cheese etc.. I got the tri tip sandwich which was also yummy, could've used more sauce but was good. Highly recommend!

I decided to try Captain's Cove today after hearing good things about the new ownership. I went for…read morelunch with a few coworkers and bosses. At first glance, the place looked great--clean, modern, and nicely decorated. The atmosphere felt welcoming for both younger and older guests. Our waitress was friendly and attentive, especially since we were the only ones there at the time. However, things started to go downhill when we looked at the menu. The prices were surprisingly high for this area--honestly more in line with what you'd expect in a bigger city like LA. It immediately set a higher expectation for the food. I ordered the tri-tip sandwich with garlic fries. The fries were crispy, but there was barely any actual garlic--just a faint hint of garlic oil. When I think of garlic fries, I expect to see and taste real garlic, not just a suggestion of it. The tri-tip sandwich was the biggest disappointment. It came with only two very thin slices of meat--more like deli cuts than a hearty tri-tip portion--along with arugula and a spread that didn't really complement the sandwich. The flavors just didn't come together. To make matters worse, the root beer was flat, and while the waitress was kind, drink refills were minimal--basically once when we sat down and once when we were finished. For $22 per sandwich, the value just isn't there. For what we spent as a group, we could have had a much better meal elsewhere--honestly even in places like Pebble Beach. I understand businesses have overhead, but pricing needs to match both the quality and the local customer base. The people who live and work here year-round are the ones who will sustain the business, especially during slower seasons. Unfortunately, based on this experience, it'll be a while before I return.

Recommended by the front desk guy at our hotel. I searched others just in case but came back here…read more Menu was big with options, beer, pics looked good and food reviews matched. Location ended up being near a Beautifully lit park that was walking distance. We grabbed some cold stone and my son played. Felt safe and so many ppl playing or sitting and talking. So it's Tuesday night not too busy but it was clean. TVs all around, had FIFA playing. Staff was friendly, she wasn't the peppiest but she was still very kind and helpful the entire time. Ty Salad bar looked tasty, with good options and toppings. Love they had coke. We went with a shared Greek salad, small kitchen sink pizza and personal cheese. Salad was so good, the Greek dressing made it! Good portion veggies nicely chopped so it was easy to eat. She brought it out first. Pizzas were perfectly cooked! Wasn't a thin crust nor deep dish, whatever you'd say in the middle. It came out pippin' Hot and bottom perfectly crisp, not burnt. Cooked like our hometown favorite, so we were super happy. We'd be back!

This pizza joint has always been my go-to spot in Paso Robles, (we come from King City) which is…read morewhy tonight's experience was so disappointing. As my family observes the Catholic tradition of no meat on Fridays during Lent, we ordered a cheese pizza and a mac and cheese bake. Unfortunately, the pizza fell short of expectations -- there was very little cheese on top, making it feel sparse and underwhelming. The mac and cheese was even more disappointing. It tasted like plain noodles tossed in butter with just a light sprinkle of cheese on top before being baked. It lacked the creamy, cheesy flavor we were hoping for. I did however call earlier 2 hours before and was told they had cheese sticks.... Guess what I was told when I arrived to order, we sold out early this afternoon. Ugghhhh. I'll definitely be back for my favorite chicken pizza, as this place is usually spot on. But tonight was a swing and a miss. Hopefully, the kitchen can be a bit more generous with the cheese next time.

Driving through the area looking for lunch and decided to give this place a try. Spacious…read morerestaurant with plenty of seating. You order at the counter, take a number, and they bring out your food. Very friendly staff. All the food we ordered was delicious. My Seared Ahi Tuna salad was fresh and great portion. The tuna was perfectly seared and love the dressing. The Ahi Tacos were yummy as well. They were well flavored and not dried. We had a cup of clam chowder and dare I say it was as good as SF. If we're ever in the area again, we would definitely come back.

Stopped in for lunch today with my family while we were tackling some escape rooms. Odyssey is a…read morepretty cool place it's small but feels bigger than it is and there are plenty of tables for seating. You take a menu and sit anywhere then go up to the counter when you're ready to order. The staff are extremely friendly and checked on us more than once as well as gave us a rundown of how everything worked. I had the ribeye steak tacos and I thought they were delicious. The steak was tender and well cooked, the avocado was fresh and the salsa was very flavorful with just the right amount of heat. My wife had the blackened tofu tacos and wasn't as thrilled as I was. She found them a little bit bland even with the peanut sauce and didn't understand putting cabbage on something that's already lettuce wrapped. Overall it was still a good experience and I'd definitely stop in again if I'm in the area.

I've left some negative comments recently, including comparing The Paso Robles Inn Steakhouse to…read moreJeffry's. So a comment about Jeffrey's. Outstanding. Always. Busy or slow, they know why we're all willing to pay them for making us dinner. I had a salad last we were there. One option for dressing was using their bbq sauce. Amazing! Burgers and steaks are cooked to order because they pay attention to the quality of their food. Nothing gets sent back to their kitchen, ever. The only joint in North County serving pork that is as flavorful as Jeffry's is the Pig Iron in Templeton.

We had a great dinner at Jeffry's BBQ in Paso Robles. There were plenty of menu choices and a good…read moreamount of seating, and the heat lamps made it comfortable to enjoy dinner outside. We ordered the chopped brisket sandwich with French fries and the smoked bacon mac and cheese--everything was flavorful, hearty, and hit the spot. The portions were satisfying and exactly what you'd hope for from a BBQ dinner. The only reason this wasn't quite a 5-star experience was that our chili was accidentally left out of our to-go order. Otherwise, everything else was really enjoyable and service was good. Overall, a solid BBQ spot in Paso Robles and we'd definitely come back to try more of the menu.

They have a chipotle-style setup but with better authentic ingredients. Friendly, quick service…read moreand delicious! Get the El Jeffe burrito! They're right off the 101 and 46. Easy on, easy off.

I may have to re-think my theory that California Tacos are the best tacos. Maybe this is a chain…read moreout of Canada or something... They had a beautiful spit of Al Pastor, then they cut into a steam table instead of right on the taco! What a bummer. Now I have steamed lifeless pork! 1 Star Al Pastor. On the other hand (or claw), the chicken taco was amazing! It had a beautiful char flavor and was everything a chicken taco should be. 5 Star Chicken! The staff wasn't very helpful to me on this trip. I don't know if it was a language barrier or not. Also, it was tricky to find seating as the inside was small and people waiting for to go orders were taking up tables. I love tacos and thought Tortilla Town would fit the bill, sadly it was just OK. I'd maybe go in and try a chicken burrito or something, but the Al Pastor tease was a crime!