Danny was our bartender. He made great margaritas and provided us option for our kids for our stay…read moreat the property. He made great suggestions that made our stay more comfortable.

We didn't even get the chance to try the food because the experience fell apart before we could…read moreorder. There were no signs directing guests to the restaurant, and we had to ask the hotel host where to go. Someone behind the bar told us to seat ourselves anywhere, which we did. After that, the person completely ignored us for over 10 minutes while other guests who arrived after us were greeted and given menus. Frustrating and disappointing experience. We ended up leaving and dining elsewhere.

Visited the Ambyth tasting room located within Nature's Touch on Templeton's Main Street. Cute…read moreappearance from the outside seeing as it's connected to a nursery. Outdoor tasting area consisted of a few picnic tables surrounded by plants and string lights. Not a bad place to drink wine if you're not at the vineyard. Sadly, I quickly realized that biodynmic wines are not for me, nor were they for most of us in the group. A few of us ended up dumping multiple of the tastings. It was a cool idea to try a wine product that was as natural as it was, but there's a reason that sulfates are added into wine and that was learned here. The tasting menu had an orange wine on it which was pretty exciting, but still not enough to warrant a re-visit by me. Cool vibes and service, just not my glass of wine.

Local Serendipitous Take: Great local natural brews, olive oil, in a cute tasting room in a Natural…read moreFood store, run by a nice local family. One fine Saturday, after having finished shopping at the wonderful Templeton Farmers Market just a few blocks away, I decided at random to drive down Main St. to see if anything was interesting. Our eyes where caught by the pop-market & plants in front of this warehouse-like building and we stopped to look. As we literally wandered into the main shop past all the plants outside, I spied this interesting wood paneled nook with a full bar & bottles in the corner. It had a serene look and this nice lady greeted me. It turns out that she was one of the owners. I was curious about at first the olive oil and then when she pointed out their wines & ciders, I was even more interested. I tasted the oil & I think two brews. The Olive Oil was herbaceous & good, but I had already bought three Gold Award winning local EVOO's from local farms and another Templeton winner was at the Farmers Market. One can only use so much EVOO before it gets old. While they had bottled EVOO in a nice bottle with a cork, they also had a big tank of it, to fill your own bottle which I liked. While their brews tend to be on the dry side per the owner, there was one that was to my taste and I bought a bottle. During the conversation, I heard all kinds of nice things about organic, but since alcohol is inherently not that great for you, I only listened causally..until the term Biodynamic came up. I had no clue as to what it was, but it sounded healthy at the time. When I finally came home to look it up at home on Google, I found out that it was kind of a takeoff on pseudo-science, namely, the more well know Homeopathy. As far as I can tell, this was sort of the same thing, but for farming and first thought of in the 1920's, which was in a time when the older pseudoscience, Homeopathy [late 1800's] saw a resurgence in the US. Let us think that in these eras, we did not have a clue about alot of things, especially in medical science. In those days, if your equivalent of a PCP wanted to give you turpentine to drink and you then threw up, I am sure you would possibly latch onto basically magic potion with almost nothing or nothing in it. The placebo effect is naturally so strong that you can have lots of benefit from even blessed water, or even quite a few side effects, like nausea & vomiting. People are terrible test subjects even when the later rigorous formulation of double-blinded Placebo controlled studies became the standard. How do I know? I used to help run some of these studies on some blockbuster medications in Hawaii. Since Hawaii had all kinds of interesting cross-cultural themes, I also found out that the most popular Chemotherapy drug in Japan was sold at doctor's offices [where they made a profit] and it was a placebo....& there was nothing "Homeopathic" about it. It was a culturally specific thing that involved confidence in their doctor, that invoked a placebo response, but ultimately they still typically died from cancer all the same...except for rare spontaneous remissions which do happen regardless of treatment. Oddly enough, I used to buy wine from another vineyard that used crystals to enhance their crops. While I thought it another myth, they still made excellent tasting wine, and I did not have to join a cult to drink it. While the Biodynamic stuff and some other stuff on their website is IMHO rather out there, they do a very nice job of caring for what they do, and creating stuff that has less junk, that one does not need, or can have a reaction to Sulfites. On the other hand, some things can give one pause, like statements like they use natural yeast, and let things sit around for awhile.....or use Clay Amphoras sometimes or Oak Barrels at other times. As someone who is a retired science researcher & has a hobby of making DIY Cider, Probiotic Veges, Natto, and much more, I tend to be really careful with how I make stuff & have had all kinds of run ins with stuff which grows, where I do not want it to. The air contains countless spores or active bacteria, fungus, mold, viruses, etc...and quite a few times they decide to grow where I do not want them. In many cases, the short-term natural preservative is either the rampant growth of your culture or a byproduct like Lactic Acid....or to some degree, the yeast/alcohol mix itself. Longer preservation times involve more complex efforts like canning. In any case, if you want products that have less interventions and still feel comfortable with their techniques, it is worth a try. If you have health conditions that involve the GI or immune system, maybe consult an MD before using such products, since some may contain active cultures for all I know.

There are dinners... and then there are Grand Prize Bling…read moreRing dinners that come with a reputation you've already heard about more than once. McPhee's Grill was part of my winning night from the Lumina Alliance gala -- supporting women and families in our community -- and I couldn't be more pleased. I shared my win with my neighbor (because some things are meant to be celebrated properly), and she immediately said, "That's my favorite steakhouse." From one Mc to another... I'm taking that as very good guidance. There's something special about places that consistently show up -- for their guests and for their community. Supporting Lumina Alliance while being known for a memorable dining experience? That's a combination I respect. I'm very much looking forward to the evening... and already planning to do it right. Scarlett Cougar (AKA Sher McG)

If you are looking for an absolutely incredible meal you need to stop in and eat here! The filet,…read morethe pork chop, the tempura shrimp.........some of the best food we've had! The crème brûlée is absolutely to die for, the best I've ever had! Service was friendly and fast. If you are looking the old saloon feel but slightly more upscale this is it.

Decades is a nice addition to the neighborhood. They have a good selection of beer and wine, plus…read morethey have THE BEST seltzer on tap COLONY MASH PURPLE REIGN! I love that this bar is open early and stays open late. My only request might be to lower the intensity of the lighting as the night goes on.

A chic kickback kinda place that spins vinyl and has cold libations available. The vibe here is…read morehard to beat. Plenty of seating to accommodate just you, or you and several friends. The sound system is phenomenal, and staff can play any vinyl you find in their library. The staff shared that customers are welcome to bring in their own vinyl to be spun and boomed over their state of the art sound system. This is a great spot to stop in for a pint, or hang out and let the vinyl vibes take you away.

Cailin was the best. I was walking around without a specific destination in downtown Paso Robles…read moreand decided to walk into this beautiful tasting room. To make things more fun and educational ( I'm also in the wine business),I asked Caitlin if she would pour me a red and a white and a blind fashion. She went along and I had a great time trying to guess by elimination. Her knowledge of wine helped me learn a few things and I am very grateful for that fun experience! The Merlot from Stillton was a delightful surprise! Thank you so much for the hospitality.

So Vin 13 was a pit stop for us before heading back to our accommodations. What a great stop it…read morewas. I apologize in advance for not getting our server's name as she was simply delightful and knowledgeable. Located in the heart of downtown Paso Robles is this upscale, unassuming and neat cocktail lounge. They our local wines and serve local beers. I chuckled at their charcuterie plate; already made and it appeared to be vacuum sealed until ordered. Regardless, the content was delicious and made the wine and beer taste even better As an afterthought this place should be a stop before your winetasting ventures. Why? Because they have a bunch of the local Paso production... You can get a feel and idea of the wine, then make your decision for where you want to visit. OR, just stop in at Vin 13 for no specific reason or rhyme I can't wait to get back Paso! Keep up the great production

Absolutely loving this quaint little wine bar. Along with the delicious menu of small bites, and…read moreextensive wine list, it was so much fun to meet the locals/regulars, and even had a chance to meet a couple wine makers who were also enjoying this fun spot. Thanks to Michelle and Mike for this little "home away from home." The food items were simply delicious, and paired nicely with the different wines. Only wish I lived closer as they continue to dazzle us with their daily changing menu items (I've got dibs on their Anchovy Croutons, Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas, Turkey Meatloaf & Mash, and Swedish Meatballs).

Can't believe I haven't reviewed this place until now. Been coming here since they opened. It's a…read morequaint place where you can sit at the bar or there are tables if you prefer. John and Michelle are great! John tends bar while Michelle cook's wonderful snack bites for you to eat. It's a place that they get to know you. There is limited seating at the bar. But there are tables as well to sit at. If you haven't been here or thought about coming here, you should. Beers are cold, wine selections are nice, the food is awesome, and company is friendly.

We walked in to Pony Club hoping to grab a warm tea and beer after walking around in the cold night…read moreair. We were greeted by a friendly server named Sara (hopefully, I recalled her name correctly). Before we were seated, I asked if they had hot herbal tea and she said they definitely did. Although hot tea wasn't part of the bar menu, she went out of her way to accommodate my request. She even had to get the hot water from the hotel. She was so sweet! The bar lounge wasn't overly large but they did their best to accommodate their patrons. Before we finished our drinks. some new patrons walked in and they had to be turned away since the lounge area was already filled. We kept our visit short so they could accommodate more patrons. I'm sure the food they offered would have been delicious but we had already eaten dinner. The sticky toffee pudding sounded like it would have been wonderful! Perhaps we'll be able to stop for dinner or a casual bite to eat next time we're in Paso Robles! I hope others enjoy their visit with Sara and the other staff at Pony Club too!

Fun evening at Pony club bar with our friends from Sculpterra winery. Paul the wine maker…read moreentertained us with accolades of his amazing wines . We enjoyed the vionier, mega focus and reserve Cab that we paired with the chocolate cake. We love his wines and we be enjoying the upcoming winery events.

Had a really great dinner here. The space is beautiful and the overall concept feels fresh and…read morethoughtfully executed. Service was attentive without being overbearing, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The only slight drawback was the noise level; it can get pretty loud inside but that's somewhat expected given the set-up. That aside, the food was excellent, interesting and well-presented. I'd absolutely come back and would recommend it to anyone looking for a great new dinner spot in Paso.

Grace & Rose in downtown Paso Robles is an absolute delight. The restored farmhouse setting is…read morestunning, inviting, and incredibly romantic. This is a perfect date night spot! The service is top-notch, from the friendly and knowledgeable staff to the onsite sommelier who helped pair wines beautifully. We loved that the owners personally checked on tables. The food was outstanding. The goat cheese stuffed dates were a perfect sweet and savory starter, the pork chop was juicy and flavorful, the branzino was cooked to perfection, and we finished with the incredible Gateau Basque cake for dessert. Every bite was farm-to-table fresh and memorable. Highly recommended and we will definitely be back!

This is our favorite beach bar; very warm, fun environment and massive big screen tv for all the…read morebig events. We will be there this weekend!!

We always love coming to Beach Bums when we visit Cayucos. Bruce is a really great guy when you get…read moreto know him. The Chicago Dogs are authentic - they're the real deal! So delicious.

This was such a cute find in downtown Paso. They have so…read moremany treats to choose from. The place has super cute with fun decor. We got chocolate chip cookies, they were delish! Service was sweet and friendly.

Jan 17, 2026. Stopped in and got a lemon bar. $4. Great as usual! I think I like the lemon…read morecupcakes a little better. They are fantastic. I actually liked the location in Paso Marketplace better and parking was easier there. But I assume they wanted more foot traffic. I was hoping they wound keep both locations going. Update : My assumption was wrong. See comment below. Anyway. We 100% support this business and look forward to the delicious Hugh quality baked goods.