Simple store, simple menu, locally owned--and exactly what a burger joint should be…read more Rebecca took my order with a smile and so much happiness, it was impossible not to be in a good mood. I went in planning to order the $11.95 cheeseburger combo, but I swerved and got the gourmet western burger combo for $14.49 instead. Excellent decision. The skinny fries with the skins on came out steaming hot, and the burger was fantastic--a big, flavorful patty hanging over the edge of a fresh bun like it had something to prove. No gimmicks, no overthinking, just a solid local burger spot doing burgers right.

I stopped at J's Burger in Paso Robles looking for something easy and casual, just a simple burger…read morespot to grab lunch. It's a small place, not fancy, but it felt friendly and relaxed, the kind of place that doesn't try too hard and knows what it is. Here are the details... *Service: everyone was very friendly. The guy at the front was genuinely nice, but he was pretty confused and confusing when I asked about the daily specials and pricing. He tried to explain it, but it made understanding what was what harder than it should have been. Nothing negative intention-wise at all, just a little chaotic and unclear. *Food: I ordered the burger medium rare, no cheese. It came out medium well with cheese and a very small piece of pineapple. Not exactly what I ordered, but it still tasted good. It had plenty of condiments, lettuce, tomato, a thin slice of ham, and mayonnaise. Flavor-wise it was solid, just not what I asked for. The fries were excellent. Crispy, fresh, and clearly made from real potatoes. They slice whole potatoes in-house with a slicing machine and turn them straight into fries, which I thought was really cool. They also had some kind of seasoning on them that made them even better. They have a lot of good burger options, plus chicken sandwiches, salads, and chicken strips. I liked that there was variety beyond just burgers. They also do a daily special burger for $10.99, combo meals are $13.99, and you can sub onion rings for fries for $0.99, which felt fair. *Ambiance: it's pretty clean, open, and small, about ten tables inside. It felt comfortable and simple. There are a few tables out front and a picnic table under a big tree, which is a nice idea, but it's right off the main street so it's not super peaceful. *Value: it felt like a pretty good value. The pricing made sense for what you get, especially with the daily specials and combo options. Nothing felt overpriced. *Overall: this was a solid but not standout experience. Friendly people, great fries, good burger flavor, but the order accuracy and confusing explanation of specials held it back. I give it 3 out of 5 stars. It's a decent stop if you're in the area and want something casual and quick. I added a bunch of pictures to help you get a feel.

We have come here for corn dogs and burgers quite a bit but the last trip was a little…read moredisappointing. We had 2 corn dogs to go. When we finally opened to eat it, half of the corn dog was burned and lot even edible. I usually love the batter but all I could taste was burned and rubbery hot dog. I'm disappointed they deemed it a product worth selling. We were 1 of customers. No one else was waiting. We wouldn't mind waiting longer if it meant eating a dog that wasn't burnt.

Hands down one of the best burgers in town. Get the chili…read morefries too. Ima come back for sure.

my experience was amazing, had the best server alexia and would would definitely come back…read more everyone was super friendly and service was amazing

We cam here a few minutes before kitchen closes and our server was nice and let us decide on what…read morewe want quickly. I ordered the Impossible burger with fries.. and it did not disappoint! The burger came with a vegan thousand island spread but i did not try it and it was still very tasty! I wish they will change that vegan spread into like a bbq type flavor.. The fries were amazing! Our server was very nice and pleasant. Will def come back!

Atmosphere is friendly and comfortable- service was excellent and food was delicious- had the tri…read moretip plate- bark was perfect and meat was flavorful. Did the Mac and cheese side- loaded with cheese with a wonderful creamy consistency topped with panko and the potato salad topped with an abundance of bacon and chives. Beer was awesome as well- Enjoyed a nice juicy ipa and a red. We'll be back- cool merch too

We walked through every restaurant downtown trying to find a spot for drinks, snacks, and a place…read moreto unwind before dinner. This place was perfect. It has a rustic feel with tons of outdoor seating on different levels, a stage for live music, and a play area for kids. The drinks menu is solid and there are plenty of pizzas and snack options to go with them. The kids were busy with giant Jenga and cornhole, and they had a huge space in back to run around. That gave us adults a full hour to actually relax and catch up. The pizza and nachos were decent, not mind-blowing, but the space and drinks made it a great stop.

OKAY, wow, the fries. Super crisp. The ranch also super yummy. Kind of reminded us of McDonald's -…read morethin, crunchy, salted well, and light.! WINGS - got all flats and loved it. Service was also great!

We tried this place after seeing Rustic Fire Pizza was closed last night. The food selection and…read morebeer selection are incredible! The chili is one of the best ever. The salads are good and so are the pizzas. The service was good, given they were way under staffed. They only had two people serving and the place was close to full. Special shout out to our server, Zack, who worked his tail off and was super calm and helpful. Also, shout out to the other server and the kitchen staff!!! The owner may want to address the short staffing issue or risk people not wanting to wait so long once seated. That is a simple fix since everything else there is great!

Stopped in for a quick lunch and ended up really impressed with the menu concept. I love that you…read morecan mix and match everything -- salads, sliders, burgers, fries -- it makes it easy to customize exactly what you're in the mood for. I kept it simple with a Caesar salad with chicken - The table shared the shoestring fries, and they were seriously good. The combos my friends ordered looked fantastic too -- sliders paired with salads or fries. Super casual, easy spot with a fun menu and plenty of options. Definitely a place I'd come back to.

Less than warm greeting -- probably my fault since I miscounted the number in our party and they…read morehad to move us. Good, patient, attentive service throughout. I opted for the Coop'd Up Chicken Club and Savory Brussel Sprouts Duo for brunch. Very nicely done. A balanced, smaller sando and deliciously seasoned, crispy on the outside Brussel Sprouts to accompany it. Street parking only in a very congested part of DTPR.

The food is DELICIOUS! We had ribs a burger and seasoned fries! The ribs were fall off the bone…read moretender! The burger was perfectly seasoned with all the fixings. My husband had coleslaw, I enjoyed a side salad. Our friend had the sausage and potato soup. We loved it so much, we took home half a gallon for the next couple of days meals. Yum! Thanks Cat and Jeffry for the hospitality. I recommend pairing with wine from Indigene next door!!!

Check the low reviews- Yelp is made to help businesses and only show a few one star reviews but…read morecheck out the 1-2 star ones. I'm Still traumatized from my visit here years ago. Food was taking a really long time (also expensive for what it is), the person taking the order at the counter wasn't that nice to my family that I was translating for nor was the server. After people around us were served that ordered after us, I said "I want my fkn fries" at a totally normal volume to my family privately, and the server (owners gf) heard me (my bad) came over with the owner to scold me lol. Which is crazy bc the owner has cursed at people and called them names in responses to reviews here! He's been so nasty to any low reviews. I tried to post his responses but Yelp flagged it or he got it removed idk. Also I hate leaving one star reviews you can see my history so this was truly a unique experience and treatment.

The food was delicious and the service was good. The employees were very friendly, polite and…read morehelpful. I have one concern - the carpet was very dirty. Even the welcome mat was dirty. Just a housekeeping problem .

Good food and good service very Friendly Reasonable prices…read more Will go back often

I had my share of mediocre burgers in the past. You know the kind where it's hit or miss, or the…read morekind where the first bite is usually just a mouth full of raw onions?! Yeah well, this is definitely not the case here at Primal House. First time visit here, which we stumbled upon just by driving around and exploring. Now this place will definitely be a "must" whenever we come back into town. Ordered the Primal Burger, which in my humble opinion is second to none and probably one of the best I've had thus far! 4oz (x2) of the freshest, most succulent, meat-forward tasting, and perfectly cooked beef (medium rare) you could ever imagine! WOW, just wow! Superb service the day we came and we were also humbled to have met Chef Marcel who just happened to come out to the dining area to say hello. That speaks volumes in my book. Thank you, Chef. As I write this review, I'm already looking forward to trying their ribeye the next time we come back to town! LOL. CHEERS and happy eating till next time...

We come to Paso Robles pretty regularly to pick up our wine club deliveries -- yes, we're those…read morepeople -- and this spring trip we finally decided to give Primal House a shot. Made a reservation for seven, brought our own bottle of J Duci (obviously), and settled into the fine dining area, which was noticeably quieter and more relaxed than the bar scene. Great call. Now, we came in as wine people. But the beer? Genuinely blew us away. We did a flight just to be thorough, and my dad -- a man who loves his wine -- abandoned ship entirely and went straight for the black cherry dunkelweizen. How do I describe it? Imagine someone took a Dr Pepper, gave it a glow-up, and turned it into an actual craft beer. Bizarre. Wonderful. 10/10 would confuse my taste buds again. On the food: the artichoke dip had a nice little kick to it that snuck up on you in the best way. The pretzels and cheese sauce? We need to have a serious conversation about the pretzel-to-cheese-sauce ratio, because we ran out of pretzels long before we ran out of sauce. That's not a complaint -- that's a cry for help. Send more pretzels. Three of us went for the prime rib special and my husband got the ribeye with mushrooms. The salad that came with the prime rib was fresh and crisp, and the blue cheese dressing was legit. The prime rib itself was juicy, well-seasoned, and not overly fatty. Fair warning though -- it seemed like they roast it and then finish it on the grill, so getting a true medium-rare is probably off the table. Ours came out closer to medium, but it had this great steak-like texture that honestly worked. Would I order it again? Absolutely yes. The mashed potatoes that came with everything were also quietly excellent -- the kind of side dish you keep going back to without realizing it. Really looking forward to coming back and working our way through more of the menu. Hidden gem alert for anyone doing the Paso wine trail!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

The term, "hidden gem" comes to mind when I think about the quality of food, good service, and…read morevalue that the Spirit of Paso Robles delivers. Locals know that this is an easy way to avoid downtown congestion during dinner rush.

It pains me to write this update. I wrote the 5 star review after my first or second trip. As of…read morenow, I've been eaten there more than 15 times, and just drinks for the summer concerts another handful. I want them to do well...but...they have a few good things...and a few not-so-good that could be improved. I'll try to be constructive. The Good: ========= * Breakfasts: anything/all, large portions, and very good. * Burger/fries: solid. Whether its the lunch/dinner version, or the breakfast one, it's good. * Anything off the smoker: they know what they're doing. * Shrimp Cocktail: wow, the sauce, wow. The Not-so-good: =============== * Suffering after Marty, the host/manager left. He had a wonderful personality, and everyone loved him. Just not the same vibe, and frankly, it was a sucker punch to Spirit. * The menu is boring for lunch and dinner. Bring in some mexican, italian, persian, chinese -- something! It's just too Americana. Step it up. Mike, owner, please be more open to change.