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    Firestone Walker Brewing Company - Paso Robles

    3.7 (2.2k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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    Excellent Tri-Tip Sando with Skinny Fries
    Joe S.

    I was on a quest for a Tri Tip Sandwich and after perusing reviews and photos for all things Tri Tip, this brewery won the battle of who is going to stuff my mouth? (it's not a regular contest... yet). Plus, it's a brewery and like at least 1/9th of the United States Supreme Court Justices, I like beer. First, the sandwich! This was a 10/10 (or in 1990's figure skating, a 6.0). The tri tip was shaved thin and was super easy to bite in to. The bread held up nicely and the tiny bit of greens added some crunch and healthiness (I guess, right?). They also had skinny fries which is a yes please from me! Excellent all around meal. They had a decent selection of beers, which is always a plus for a brewery. I'm a wheat fan so they lacked any choices for me. The wheats they had were all high ABV which must be a California thing or something. I sampled them (thank you) and just didn't like them. I didn't even finish the samples. I ordered a blonde and it was pretty good. I can adapt if they don't have what I want. This hit the spot after a long drive from San Jose before a weekend of wine sampling. If you're in Paso Robles, give this spot a try!

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    Grethel D.

    Food-My Ahi Tacos were awesome and seemed fresh. I would have liked some more heat to the sauce but they were delicious. my friends had Brussel Sprouts and they said they were good. My husband had the burger and he said it was really good. Service-Front host was awful. Unfortunately the place was super busy. I'm surprised they are not used to being busy especially during FIFA. They didn't seem to plan for the rush however the young girl at the front of house was not organized and she kept changing the time for our wait. We saw tables empty for over 20 minutes and nobody was being seated. I asked her if we could take a bar area table and she was visibly stressed and snapped at us and said no. We waited for like 45 minutes before we were able to sit down. Luckily you can order drinks at the counter near the bar. The fish tacos were good but the Ahi Tacos were so so good.

    Alice F.

    A variety of craft beers are served at this taproom restaurant, from lager, india pale ale to hazy IPA and even barrel-aged beers. You can totally customize your beer flight, so you get to try even more options. I chose Mind Haze Cosmic Crusher, Hopnosis, ParaPajamas, Parabolita and Baltic Merlin The food was so good too, especially the Ahi Wonton Tacos. The food goes great with the beer and isn't overly salty like some other gastropubs.

    Kyoo C.

    Finally made it back for Spring break and enjoyed more of it by signing up for the brewery tour. I know the burgers are the way to go and tried 3 different burgers this time, with 3 different fries skinny, lion, garlic parm, lol. Different is good, but I think the classic 805 smash burger is the KISS, keep it simple stupid, fav. Same with fries, skinny or lion are the best. The garlic parm upgrade was tasty but too oily. I love the regular fries with their crack ranch sauce to dip into. Oh, I did get to try a sample of one of the sours. Never had sour ale before, so this was a great chance to try it out! Definitely an acquired taste, as it was not for me. Glad I didn't just order a glass of it! I'll stick to my fav kiss UDBA, lol. For the brewery tour, my bad in misunderstanding in signing up. Per person over 12 does not mean the ticketed participant pays to drink the samples, while under 12 can go for free without samples. It means, no one under 12 can go on tour period (not just stroller babies, anyone under 12 is no go), it's the law so that's that. They kindly offered to still get me beer flight while I relaxed in the room with the under 12 kid:) All the beers I chose were delicious and I had a great time chatting with Ms. April, like a personal bartender! Tour came back in about an hour and wife was tired from it. Glad I stayed behind to just enjoy the tour, since inside the factory was loud when had to enter the door to use the restroom. So if thinking of doing beer flight in the restaurant, just go across the street and do the tour without doing the tour and enjoy the flight here! A must stop in Paso for me. I still need to hit the one in Venice - Marina Del Rey area... Wife recommended to her coworker and they went to that location and loved the burgers and beer. So if can't make it up to Paso for the OG location, the one in LA is much closer for us LA/OC folks. April told me the Sunglider beer they had was developed in the Venice/Marina location, and it's become popular to become a permanent offering or something. So maybe time to go check out the Venice/Marina location to discover what is under R&D! (but I am sure I will still just get the UDBA there, lol)

    Primal elements
    Alexandra P.

    Food was really good! Had fish and chips with steak fries. People in my party had burgers and their fries were okay should give option for steak fries. Service was 7/10. Drinks and food were good will come again if in area

    90s Kid Pizza
    Joe M.

    Stopped by one of my favorite places in the world for lunch. I ordered a beer flight and a 805. The beer is always great. Now to the pleasant surprise. I ordered the 90s kids pizza - This pizza is top 5 best pizza I have had in California. That's saying a lot because pizza is my favorite food. Must try their pizza.

    Sayana S.

    Stopped in for lunch at Firestone and had a great experience all around. Service was good, the ambiance was nice, and the food hit the spot. They also have a great selection of beers, which made it a perfect lunch stop for beer lovers. Would definitely recommend for a relaxed, enjoyable meal in Paso Robles.

    805 cerveza
    Bethany R.

    3.5 stars. Came Saturday afternoon 5:15pm it was getting towards crowded but not packed. We sat on the patio which was nice on a warm Saturday afternoon with a kiddo. lots of cute dogs to look at. but no one came to check on us, I had to ask the hostess and someone came out. We ordered 2 beers- 805 cerveza & mind haze, waters, kids chicken tenders, kids lemonade, tritip Sando, and 805 fish tacos. We got our food pretty quick which I appreciated but had to wait for the utensils and kids lemonade. My fish tacos were meh, tasted plain with batter being the main flavor. Was hoping they would taste amazing with the 805 cerveza but it was meh. Hubby loved his tritip sando. He loved the bbq sauce and aoli sauce. He ate it all up. My kiddos chicken tenders and fries was huge!! Had to get it packed up to go. Would be great for a hungry growing boy. Overall it was ok, liked the patio, service was meh, and my tacos were meh, we will be back though I just won't get the tacos again. it's great stop driving back from the beach.

    805 Cerveza Fish Tacos
    Shannon S.

    The vibe, the beer, the service, and the food! We liked it all. We have been here many times over the years and as usual were happy with our meal. I love that they have meat free and dairy free options, and my husband was happy with his meat full option. We sat on the back patio, in the perfect weather and our server was very attentive. My portabella sando was fantastic, and my husband loved his fish tacos. Paired with a Cali squeeze and a 805 Cervesa we had a great time and a great meal! Go there if you prefer beer on tap, far better then in a can. You can even take your littles! Family friendly all the way.

    805 Smash Burger and Basket Garlic Parmesan Fries
    Roger R.

    Always a ritual to stop by and get 805 Cerveza with 805 smash! The smashburger is a perfect blend of meat, juicy cheese, onions, pickles, house sauce and with the soft bun. Every bite was great and Wasn't overwhelming in any way. Perfect smash burger! Also got the buffalo chicken wings this time which was decent but can be skipped if you're not into it. As far as service Ely was a great server as well and very attentive and always checked up on us. This place is great stop by and try them out! Everyone's friendly, good food and good beer!

    Undercooked pizza very tasty.
    Crazy Bernie S.

    On the way to Pismo we were hungry AF so it was time to park the rig and chow down. Ordered the tri tip sand hoping it was the same as the one at the Dog House Grill in Fresno since the ownership is / was the same. Not the same but the bbq sauce was and that made it awesome. Got the Brewers pizza too. Alittle undercooked but very tasty. Buratta cheese made it awesome. Fries that came with the tri tip were alittle undercooked too and alittle cold too. Overall a 5 star experience but one star taken away for the small hiccups.

    Braised rib on bed of polenta with roasted vegetables
    Aimee K.

    We felt like we hit the jackpot when we found out we could visit Firestone Walker while we were in town. We've had several of their special brews so getting a chance to try them in person was a real treat! We were seated immediately by the friendly host staff and we were off to the sampling races in no time! Our attentive server Nicholas was so helpful and provided great service and suggestions! We got a few flights of some brews we've never had a chance to try before and snagged a few bottles and cans to go to enjoy at a later time. We were there around lunch time so we wanted to get a bite to eat too and that was definitely a good choice! We decided to share a braised rib on a bed of polenta with roasted vegetables which was absolutely delicious and oh so tender! It was very refreshing to see families gathering around us and all the laughter and joy filling this large space! All of the staff were noticeably happy so it felt good to see that too! We had no idea Firestone Walker was in Paso Robles but now we know! We couldn't believe how large the production facilities were when we pulled up! Wish we had more time to be able to do a tour but we'll have to plan for that next time we're in town. It was our first time in the area but it won't be our last! We can't wait to come back! I hope everyone else doesn't hesitate to go check them out too! You won't regret it!

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    Paul C.

    We stopped on the way home from Cambria. We had the dogs so (6) of us plus (3) dogs sat on the patio, under the heaters, very cozy. Server was friendly and attentive. We ordered the pretzel and Parmesan cheese fries as an app along with a couple of beers, a Coke and my Diet Coke. Pretzel came with cheese sauce and mustard, big Bavarian type twist, plenty to share. Fries were great, came with ketchup, plenty to share. We ordered a couple of smash burgers (shared) and I got the fish and chips with steak fries. The burgers were great and my fish and chips were amazing, they even had the malt vinegar. Highly recommend for a quick lunch if you're in the area.

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    805 smash burger is the best burger I've ever had, and I have thrown down a few. Great service too!

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    Do you accept reservations for party of 8 ?? Thanks.

    Hello! We're currently accepting reservations for groups of 9 to 15 people. Please call the taproom directly if you're interested in making a reservation.

    Still have bottomless mimosas?

    No they do not offer bottomless mimosas

    I want to pick up 805 gear for a friend. Which location, Paso or Buellton, would have the best variety of t shirts and hoodies?

    Paso will always have the best selection of everything!!!

    Is there a kids menu for the restaurant?

    Indeed!

    Can I fill my growler here?

    Yes. You definitely can fill growlers

    I would like make a reservation for a tour of the brewery on Thursday but cannoli find the site that allows for making them. Can you help me?

    Hello Judy! You can make a tour reservation here: https://app.anyroad.com/tours/copy-of-firestone-walker-brewhouse-tour-paso-robles/s-f51c3ec2

    Do they serve duvell?

    Sorry Sonny, we do not have any guest taps at this time, serving all Firestone Walker beers only. Plenty to choose from though!

    Can we make reservations?

    I called today to make a reservation for a large party. They said they don't take reservations and to call about 10 minutes before we want to come in to find out if they are busy and can accommodate us.

    Are they dog friendly?

    They let us bring our dog on the patio when we were there last October. There were quite a few dogs there.

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    Thomas Hill Organics - Debbie, the owner, attending to our table

    Thomas Hill Organics

    4.0(2k reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    This is my second time visiting this adorable restaurant and honestly, I love it even more now. The…read morecourtyard is sooo cute! The vines, the greenery, the fountain , it's a whole mood! It feels like a tucked-away garden you never want to leave. We came for lunch before wine tasting and had such a lovely experience. Kennedy was our server and she was great, warm, attentive, and made us feel so welcome. I ordered their Kale Caesar salad and it was not your typical Caesar but in the best way. It had raisins, red onion, crushed pistachios and the dressing had these subtle mustard seeds that gave it this bright, slightly tangy pop. It's their unique take on a Caesar and I'm officially obsessed. I'm definitely going to try to replicate this at home! My boyfriend ordered the soup and sandwich, and once I tried a spoonful of the soup, I instantly ordered a cup of my own. It was the corn and shishito pepper soup, velvety, a little smoky, and had just the right kick without being overly spicy. So, so good! Their menu changes seasonally, and since they are a true farm-to-table restaurant, the best way to see what's currently offered is to check their website. If you're looking for a perfect lunch spot in Paso, especially before wine tasting, definitely give them a visit. It's charming, delicious, and just feels good to be there.

    What an amazing meal to end a quick girls trip to Paso Robles. The mushroom toast was sooo good! I…read morecan't remember what we ordered but everything tasted great and I'm pretty sure you can't go wrong with anything off there menu. Service was fantastic.

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    The doorway to the courtyard dining area

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    Street Side Ale House & Eatery - CHIMICHURRI STEAK SALAD

    Street Side Ale House & Eatery

    4.1(581 reviews)
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    We came to Street Side Ale House to watch the World Cup Final and arrived about 15 minutes after…read moreopening. The place was already packed, but Kelly absolutely crushed it. She somehow managed the bar, table service, and kept everyone feeling taken care of despite the nonstop rush. She stayed friendly, organized, and efficient from start to finish, even as the crowd continued to grow. It would have been easy for service to fall apart under that kind of pressure, but Kelly handled everything like a true professional. Excellent service can make or break an experience, and Kelly made ours. If you're lucky enough to have her as your server or bartender, you're in great hands!

    We were in town for the night and looking for late dinner and drinks and this was one of few…read moreoptions downtown (they are open until midnight on Friday & Saturday). We had the bone-in bbq wings and the cranberry chicken salad. There were 8 wings in the order. They were meaty and dressed with the right amount of sauce and worked perfect as a light meal. The cranberry chicken salad had a generous amount of chopped chicken and with the mixed greens, candied pecans and dried cranberries was a great balance of flavor and texture. The pacing of service was good. There were the right amount of people dining and drinking at the bar and tables to give the spot a good energy. The only downside was that they only serve wine by the glass. We would have brought our own bottle and paid the $15 corkage if we had known. Other than that, it was a great late night choice for dining and drinks.

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    Odyssey World Cafe - Grilled Vegetable Salad

    Odyssey World Cafe

    4.2(686 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    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.

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    Six Test Kitchen - striped bass clam emulsion

    Six Test Kitchen

    4.7(125 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    Just wow. First if you are not a foodie keep moving. You won't get it, or instead surprise…read moreyourself and live a little. My husband and I waited patiently for two years for the perfect time to make reservations and we finally did it. My birthday celebration month here at Six Test did not disappoint. We did the 2nd seating they are spaced 6 and 6 for a total of 12 per night. We were greeted by a super nice young man from Cambria. He wore a suit and offered us a seat and water while we waited. Once our party was seated it was as if we were watching a synchronized dance. In total I would say we had 15 courses! I had read some reviews that the plates were small,and yes they were, however they needed to be. We were stuffed when we left. There were some plates I could have had more for sure, but I believe this is what it's supposed to be. We weren't sure so we did have a late breakfast and waited to eat before our dinner. We did not do the wine pairing because we didn't know if it would be what we were looking for. We wanted the food aspect of the evening to be the star and it was. Everything was presented with such elegance and methodical precision. That alone was impressive. I read some reviews that the staff was not talkative or friendly. Wrong! I asked questions and they answered. Even so, the first round of choices was which cup we wanted our first course. I picked a pink depression goblet. They filled it with the most delicious tomato celery bonito I have ever tasted. The chef serving us and giving us our glasses said he made a few but the pink one was his favorite. So of course I chose it. Next we had oysters with a green strawberry kosho. Delicious! Our chef explained these would be the freshest oysters we would ever enjoy. They were literally caught less than 24 hrs. He explained most places get deliveries etc and therefore are not this fresh. Like wow very impressive. I could have had a tray of those. We also had smoked trout, wagyu beef, tuna, smoked pork, black cod, pork loin, duck, and then also desserts. I definitely don't want to spoil your experience but let's just say you will not get this level of goodness anywhere else. Very very unique to this team of chefs. Everything was so good and fresh. Next let me add that not only was it complete magic to watch them move around this beautiful space so seamlessly, I finally had to ask the chefs presenting our fourth course if they were the lead chefs. To this their answer set the tone for my entire experience. Both chefs had a smirk and pointed to the chef who offered us our glasses, gave us our first tasting! It was Ricky! This man was the owner and head chef but you would never ever know it. That alone impressed us all (party of 4). No ego. Ricky shared how proud he was of personally knowing the fishermen and how fresh his seafood was. He was proud of his cups, and lived the depression glass on his tray. He said they all had a story. Never once was he about himself. The team at Six test is not just a team of chefs but a family. You could totally feel it. My husband and I will definitely be back. It's obviously not something we could afford to do every week but definitely a treat we will definitely plan on every time we're in the area. This team of chefs work so hard to give you that magical experience. It's about the food for sure but also the quiet magic they have come to create. Thank you to the team at Six test. Thank you Ricky! Your chefs love working there and you can totally tell by the way you have created this wonderful space.

    I've decided there are two kinds of Michelin restaurants. The first spends the entire evening…read morereminding you it's Michelin starred. The second quietly gets on with dinner and lets you figure it out yourself. Six Test Kitchen belongs firmly in the second camp. It's a tiny room. A dozen seats wrap around one open kitchen, so everyone sees everything. That should be chaos. It isn't. No shouting, no crashing pans, no television drama. Just cooks orbiting each other so smoothly I caught myself watching a man spoon sauce onto a plate with the focus you'd give a guitar solo. I have never been that focused on anything, including merging onto a highway. Everybody slows down in there without being told to. Nobody made a rule. Nobody held a meeting. Within a few minutes the whole room is whispering like it's a library with a tasting menu. Ask the staff about a wine and you're suddenly touring vineyards on the other side of the planet. Ask about an ingredient and you get a story instead of a speech. By dessert I figured they could explain quantum physics, provided somebody opened a Riesling first. I stopped trying to remember every course somewhere around the middle. That's a compliment. I just accepted that these people had a better plan for my evening than I did. A few dishes survived the amnesia anyway. The bluefin tuna proved just how hard it is to do something simple. The duck showed up in several forms, including a warm brioche stuffed with confit that weighed roughly nothing. I now believe butter has discovered antigravity. The duck liver ran so smooth and rich my brain filed it under dessert and refused to correct the error. The fifty-day aged Japanese wagyu arrived and politely ruined beef for the foreseeable future. People love telling you this stuff melts in your mouth. This one had better things to do. It raised my standards, thanked me for my time, and left every future steak to explain itself. Somewhere out there a perfectly respectable ribeye is about to get a deeply unfair comparison. None of that is its fault. With the final savory dish, the chef came over carrying a handcrafted wooden box and opened it the way you'd show off family photos. Inside sat knives forged from recycled ball bearings by a bladesmith in Athens, Georgia. He handed me one to use on the duck. I held it with the nervous respect reserved for museum artifacts and someone else's newborn, then spent ten minutes concentrating on not becoming a line item in the restaurant's insurance paperwork. The service deserves its own paragraph. My water glass never dropped below half full, and I didn't once catch anyone filling it. Empty plates vanished before I finished admiring them. Each course landed the moment I was ready for it, which I found mildly unsettling, since I didn't know I was ready. By the end, the whole night felt like a ballet where the audience gets fed. I left already negotiating with myself about how soon is too soon to go back.

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