Let me just preface this by saying, I knew 'jack diddley' about this place till my cousin took me…read morethere, so I owe her all the thanks and praise for that. Then, of course, one would need to thank the bar for their drinks and presentations, which are awesome. You need a bit of showmanship to perform and serve at a place like this. Ok, here we go. Tucked away on a back street in Paso lies this interesting and very amazing venue. I would have never imagined in my wildest dreams going to a place like this, let alone what was inside. To be honest, I at first felt like I was entering the twilight zone, the first time I came here. In the back of my mind, I was thinking, " Is this what it felt like going to something like this during prohibition times? Now, in this post, I will not share all about your entrance, etc., into this place, as that takes the fun out of it, but I must add that if you are in the Paso area, this is a must on your list. Let's go back and recreate yesteryear, a very intimate and very exclusive, club-like atmosphere. You never know who is watching you; it's all that mystery. Does it feel a bit like the game CLUE"? You tell me. :-) Just remember this: speak easy, abide by their rules, speak quietly, and have fun!

Our visit to 1122 was like taking a step back in time! From the bartenders in their vests and hats,…read moredimmed lighting and 'ol timey music playing in the background, everything is legendary. No phones allowed, so you are completely free from distractions and can completely enjoy the intimate experience. We went shortly after opening hours, as we did not have a reservation. Our wait was short and we were soon seated at the bar enjoying our signature cocktails. Love the atmosphere and the fact they are using cocktail smokers and absinthe fountains in front of you. I can see why The 1122 is considered to be in the top 50 speakeasy bars. A must visit and cool experience in Paso Robles.

The entire experience was a dream. An unexpected find in downtown Paso. Be sure to book your visit…read morehere early as they often sell out. Very reminiscent of authentic east coast speak easy's woth an elevated customer service experience of cocktail wizardry. Everything was five stars. A unique five star performance was also provided by one of our servers. A gentleman from a separate party was giving this server a difficult time regarding breaking protocol. We overheard this conversation since the space is charmingly intimate. He was being an asshole actually. And the server handled it was assertive courtesy, standing firm on the policy and still being calm and respectful. We appreciated her handling if the customer. Thank you remedy!

Fantastic experience! Really cool vibes, and they also do mocktails in case you're not a drinking…read moremood or tapped out lol. The service was nice - they do require a two drink minimum per person which we were not aware about so they did wave it for us but just make sure you know that before making your reservation.

A hidden gem in Paso, that's for sure! The talent they bring in is always impressive for a small…read moretown like ours, and that alone is reason enough to keep coming back. The ambiance is dark but fitting--dare I say, even sexy. Who doesn't like a little sexy? The wine selection is always excellent and served wonderfully by the staff. Andrea (short, yet incredibly vivacious) greeted us with a smile and complete professionalism. For someone that short, you might expect the vibe of an older sister teasing you and your buddies for being idiots--but she was anything but that. Having a place in town where you can go on a random date night--cover charge or not (get over it, people, the cover isn't that much)--is fantastic to have as an option. It's Paso, folks. There's only so much we can do here, and what Libretto and their staff are doing is hospitality first. Sadly, that's become a bit of a lost art in our town. But the people here are nothing like the heathen hostesses elsewhere who claw the menus with their freshly pressed gels while seating you at the worst table, all whilst saying "thank yeeewww." Thanks, Libretto, for doing better and for having such a wonderful team to host our evenings out.

What a hidden gem ! Perfect for anyone who loves listening to jazz in an intimate spot of only 50…read morecomfortable seats. We had Wine and Flatbread. Service isn't fast, but it is welcoming and friendly. I will definitely be back! Tip...get your tickets early because they always sell out!

This Lounge is just what we needed after a long day. The interior is super fun with two stories,…read moredark lighting, and a black and white movie playing on a huge screen. As someone who's worked in beverage services, I really appreciated the communication between the bar tender and my boyfriend and I. Rather than leaving us waiting without any explanation, she let us know that she was going to make a couple drinks and then help us. Overall, the experience was great :)

If Lauren is bartending, make sure to ask for an espresso martini. She makes the best in town! The…read morelounge at Kreuzberg is such a fun vibe, and the ambience is incredible. They've got trivia and open mic nights throughout the week, which are both a really good time too. 10/10 would recommend!

The Cane Tiki Room is a surprising and unexpected experience in Downtown Paso Robles. The decor and…read moreatmosphere take you straight to the Polynesian islands. Tiki totems, pufferfish lamps, lifelike toucans greeting you upon your entrance give it all the special touches you'd expect from a Tiki Bar. We arrived upon it's opening and were able to be seated immediately. The bar top seats quickly filled up and the drinks were flowing. Our waitress was courteous and friendly, promptly responding to our requests and questions. We ordered the Orange Chicken, which was a little spicy but delicious!! Good portion size and price point. The Mai Tais were great! Tasted even better with happy hour pricing.

Stopped in for a drink. Service was quick and I ended up getting a classic Painkiller that I really…read moreenjoyed. I want to come back and try one of their punch bowl cocktails.

Amazing, food, service and drinks. The trifecta of dining happiness. Very first time visiting every…read moreitem was delicious. Service was top notch from the welcoming, our liquid chef Anthony to our fabulous server Danny. The dining area is lovely. We ate in the bar area with a nice view of the busy street and downtown Paso feel. We will be back!

Matt was amazing! I really recommend him whenever you come! The customer service was so good! And…read morethe drink recommendation was really good as well! The place looked very nice and the drunk presentation was good as well, I'll be coming back!

Great drinks and great service. Went above and beyond to tell us about the downstairs and their…read moreweekly events. Great classy atmosphere upstairs and vibes atmosphere downstairs. 100/10 recommend!

Jazz night on Wednesday nights!…read more Grabbed a couple drinks upstairs before heading down for the music around 8:30. Bartenders upstairs were great and made great drinks. Sitting at the bar is a great choice for prompt service. Also a great bartenders roulette creation! Jazz night fills up QUICKLY. Music starts at 8:30 and almost every seat was taken already. Mostly a young crowd but all ages showed up and showed out.

Love this place. Golf, soccer, football, etc. no problem. This place has it all. Good drinks…read more Friend staff and fun stuff to do. Great owner. Gita stop by!.

If you are looking for a unique experience, this will be the place you'll be happy to have found. A…read morehidden, literally, in the sleepy coastal town of Cayucos. The owner is very knowledgeable of, and hands-on, with operations, and their vast wine collection. With the unique menu they offer, you can expect fresh, local. farm to table dishes that will take you on a tasting adventure. Warning if you are claustrophobic, as the dining area is closed in and subterranean, but this adds to the dining experience that Ivan will be providing throughout your meal. If you can make a reservation, I wholeheartedly advise you to do so.

If I could give Six Test Kitchen six stars, I definitely would! We went for our honeymoon in…read moreFebruary 2025, and I am now catching up on reviews many months later. In a word, the overall Six Test Kitchen experience was PERFECTION! Thank you to Chef Ricky and his team for creating a very unique and special dining experience. Food: Delicious. Beautiful. Sumptuous. Thoughtful. Creative. Props to the chef for taking great care not to serve us cilantro, which one of us can't eat. He went out of his way to ask us questions about this prior and we were so grateful for his clear communication to ensure we had a great experience. We enjoyed 14 (!) tastings and we were stuffed afterwards - which is quite surprising since the tastes are small. We did not order the wine pairings and are so glad we didn't because we think we would have been too full to enjoy all of the food. We saved our wine tasting for the previous and following days when visiting wineries, and we didn't feel it was necessary to include with this experience. We took a few photos of the food, but didn't want to spend a lot of time taking photos (since we wanted to really enjoy the food) and then luckily, we met a couple the next day at our hotel who also had dined at the restaurant at the same time we did, and they shared more photos too. So I'll include all of those photos here. Ambience: Comfortable and Intimate. We felt like we were on an episode of Hell's Kitchen - the lighting is dim-ish, you are sitting around a bar next to 11 other patrons, looking into the kitchen with steel appliances and counters and watching the chefs prepare your food very diligently. Service: Straightforward. Each chef that delivered the food was polite, but not overly chatty as they were focused on preparing and delivering the food. We can't say enough about our first Six Test Kitchen experience. We have been raving about it ever since we dined in February. On our next trip to Paso Robles, which we hope is soon, we plan to go back. We made sure to make our reservation well in advance as we had heard it books up, so make sure to mark your calendar if you want to go! Value: We thought the experience was well-priced. The very next day, we had booked a six-course dining experience at Justin Winery. It was quite good and was about the same price, and we felt Six Test Kitchen was just a better value and experience overall. We would choose Six Text Kitchen over that experience for a Michelin-star tasting experience that was truly immersive and fun. To end the night, they presented the menu to us detailing all a list of all of the food we enjoyed and signed it. A very nice touch! Can't wait to come back and enjoy another memorable evening with the Six Test Kitchen team!!!!

There is a quiet drift happening across the Michelin world. Increasingly, the path to a star seems…read morepaved in caviar tins and gold leaf -- a kind of luxury arms race where the ingredient does the talking and the kitchen merely arranges. It is dazzling, often. Memorable, rarely. Six Test Kitchen, tucked into Paso Robles, refuses this bargain. Here, the cooking comes first, and the cooking is the point. What strikes you within the first few courses is the density of intention. Nothing is incidental. Each bite arrives with the unmistakable weight of decisions made -- temperatures dialed, timings rehearsed, components layered with the patience of a kitchen that would rather be precise than impressive. The plates are small; the experience is not. The chawanmushi, frankly, is the finest I have eaten -- and I have sat through a handful of Japanese-focused starred rooms that stake their reputations on this dish. I cannot tell you exactly how Six Test Kitchen achieves it, but I can tell you what I tasted. A dashi that speaks of hours, not minutes. A soy element infused with something quieter and more aromatic than the bottle suggests. An egg pressed through cheesecloth until the custard arrives bubble-free, glassy, almost solemn. Steam temperature held with the discipline of a pastry kitchen. Each component is, on its own terms, a peak. Stacked together, the dish becomes the sort of thing you remember in the car ride home and again the following week. This is the restaurant's signature, in the truest sense: not a dish, but a willingness to go deep. A few quibbles, offered in the spirit of a kitchen this serious deserving serious notes. The Wagyu, please, as an addition -- not a substitution. Wagyu is the kitchen equivalent of a cheat code; a competent line cook can make it land. The pork on the original menu was the more interesting question, and I was sorry not to get the chance to answer it. Let guests pay up for the Wagyu alongside the dish the chef actually wanted to cook. The hamachi wants real wasabi. The green sauce at the center of the plate is fine -- pleasant, even -- but next to the rest of the menu it reads as the one course coasting. A whisper of fresh-grated wasabi root would lift it into the same conversation as everything around it. There is a wasabi farm in Half Moon Bay, which would also keep faith with the restaurant's local commitments. If you are here for the food -- and you should be -- $275 is, surprisingly, fair. Twelve seats a night, this much labor in every plate, a kitchen this committed: the math does not particularly favor the house. The pairing is a different conversation. Pleasant pacing, nothing revelatory. Skippable, in my view, though I understand why it exists; this is Paso, and the wine is what keeps the lights on.

We were in town and looking for a place for dinner and decided to make a reservation at the hatch…read morerotisserie bar...We're glad we did! Here is what we noticed: - The inside is very cozy and the location is just about a block or so off the Paso Robles Square. - The menu has a broad range of cocktails, so my wife and I each selected one of those. There are daily specials and so we opted for the Chicken Pot Pie, which was the special on Monday. We started with the Wedge Salad with Chicken, and split both that and the pot pie. It was a perfect amount of food and both dishes were really good. - Service was very good. Bottom line: The Hatch was a great place to go...Not super fancy but also not too casual. Food was great as was the atmosphere. We would go back!

A couple of years ago, we were planning to host a private dinner event here, so since I was in the…read morearea, I decided to check it out. The space is somewhat small and tight for larger parties; however, it is perfect for casual dining. I really liked the place--it wasn't exactly what I was expecting, but I wasn't disappointed either. Keep in mind that it can be a bit pricey; it's not so casual that it's inexpensive. I would estimate spending between $50 to $100 per person for a nice meal, including drinks and gratuity. When you're in Paso Robles, do what the locals and visitors alike do: head over to Hatch Rotisserie & Bar for a nice, down-to-earth upscale vibe.