I'm beginning to accept that we go out to eat WAY too much- I'm ok with that We had a middle of the week date at McPhee's Grill. This was our first visit and we are locals so I was looking forward it. I am not usually a fan of steak but decided to order it to see what the hype was. We tried the artichoke as an appetizer and it was yummy! My husband and I ordered the same thing, Top Sirloin dinner plate. We both ordered our steak medium well. My husband is a fanatic and he finished his before I could even dig in- Just Kidding! But he was a fan and gave it a 10/10. He also loved the vegetable sides which we both agreed were cooked to perfection. In my opinion my medium well steak was slightly overcooked and dry so I wouldn't give it the same score as my husband. We didn't try their wines or cocktails- I know shocking right Service: We made reservations and were sat right away. Their host was kind and respectful. Our waitress was ok. She took a long time to take our drink order and we had to ask for bread for our table although she did bring some veggies for the table shortly after we sat. I read on the menu that each table should receive bread and some veggies on the house before a meal... maybe she was new? Overall, we would return for a meal, but I would try something other than a steak. read more

McPhee's Grill - Steakhouses Near Me - Templeton, California

Food was good but service was so so. We had leftovers, they insist on packaging for you. Not only did they give everyone the wrong takeout boxes, they threw away all of the sides. If you're going to insist on packaging a customers takeout, you should do your due diligence to actually make sure you're doing it right. Definitely left us on a bad note. This was on Sunday, August 31st around 6:10 pm. Such a bummer. read more

The meats are high quality. Had the filet , cooked perfect. Husband had an enormous pork chop. Friends enjoyed the Ravioli. The service by Leslie was awesome. Definitely go again. Only draw back, they do not have a full bar. read more

Food was excellent service was good. Nice rustic atmosphere old town feel. Went on business trip and found this little gem.

Everything is perfect! I really like the steak! Service is so nice.I like the restaurant interior decoration read more

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The front desk lady was very rude. We were a party of 5 and she didn't have seating,(which is fine no biggie) but when asked if she had any recommendations for another steakhouse she said "I'm not in the service of recommendations". read more

Fabulous dinner with friends. McPhee's menu is incredible. Prices are on the high side, but the food is well worth it. The service is beyond reproach. It doesn't get better than McPhee's. We all had the Wedge Salad before our entree. So good. Could be an entree by itself. My husband had the Jambalaya and felt it was one of the best he has ever had. I had their Ravioli dish which was so yummy. Large serving so I will have a great lunch with the leftovers. Our friends had the Berry Cobbler for dessert. They never have dinner here without also getting the cobbler. We will always recommend this warm and welcoming restaurant. Sure wish they were open for lunch. Paired our meals with their house Pinot Noir. Perfect evening! Great food, wine and friends. read more

McPhee's Grill - This Ravioli dish was fabulous. Huge ravioli's. - Steakhouses Near Me - Templeton, California

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Great service. Steak and apricot double pork chops were excellent. Pricing seemed reasonable.

We were referred here by friends who live in Paso and we were not disappointed! Excellent service! Food was fantastic! The steaks were so tender you almost didn't need a knife. Sweet potato fries were perfect. Nice bread basket and our gluten free friend loved the pickled vegetables option. The restaurant was packed on a Friday night but interestingly it was easy to hear each other at our table of six in the center of the room. Overall and A+ experience! read more

McPhee's Grill - Steakhouses Near Me - Templeton, California

Carmela took good care of us, as this was our first time visiting. We had reservations and we were promptly seated in their large back room. Kind of hoped for a booth but I heard one host say to another that those were already fully booked by a large group. Sometimes a restaurant's back room is weird and loud, but this one was beautiful!! Pretty lighting and nice soft table lamps made for an intimate setting. There were plenty of couples and family groups enjoying one another and it never got too loud! We had the avocado burger, a filet and a sharable porterhouse. All amazing! The goat cheese and roasted garlic app was so good. Thanks, Carmela! read more

Excellent dinner at McPhee's. Started with split romaine salad - loaded with bacon and blue cheese. Double cut pork chop and lamb chops special were both amazing. Perfectly cooked. Service was first class. read more

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So good! Food was really delicious! I had the burrata ravioli and my boyfriend had the burger. This place is definitely a hidden gem for anyone visiting the Paso Robles area. More of a local crowd and low key vibe with fantastic food, rustic decor and friendly service. If trying to Uber, it is a little more difficult to get a ride share than in downtown Paso, so be patient, read more

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We had dinner here with friends on our visit to Templeton this weekend. This is your "Old School" rustic dinner house with great food! Service was friendly and the Mushroom ravioli i had was pretty tasty. The portion was a bit on the small side. If it wasn't for the amazing bread basket and pickled veggies, i would have left hungry. The saving grace was my dessert. A rich, dense, chocolate wedge of Chocolate decadence cake! Im glad i wasn't too full for dessert! Lol read more

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I've eaten dinner here many times and I'm going back this week again. We have always had great food and great service at this restaurant.

Made a last minute reservation for a group of us a few weeks ago and was pleasantly surprised by everything. The service was impeccable and the waitress was so nice. They started us off with complimentary bread which was okay. I do wish it was hot or toasted but can't complain too much about free bread. We got the shrimp to share which was absolutely delicious. I got the jambalaya pasta which was so good. There was so much sausage and chicken in there that I ended up not finishing it all. I loved the pasta that they used and the sauce was delicious. Two of my friends got the sirloin which they enjoyed and finished. And the other girl got the burger which came so much bigger than we all expected. She said it was super tasty but couldn't finish it because or just the sheer amount of food. We ended up sharing the crème brûlée which was so yummy. I kind of wish we got another dessert though haha. Would def come back to this place again! read more

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Always always always a great time excellent food and wine and most of the servers are amazing and kind and fun Ian and Max are wonderful and the chefs knock it out of the park every single time! However, I have managed to copy their jambalaya pasta to a tee or perhaps even better !? Just sayin ! read more

Good steak.. nothing in the menu you can't get elsewhere at a decent restaurant. Was hoping for more options like elk or venison etc.. Had an early 6 pm rsvp for one.. once I got seated it took forever to get a server ... as dinner slowly progressed I rarely saw a server at my table.. never offered to top off my wine glass either. My Filet was delicious, was a offered a "bday" crème brûlée.. huge portion and very good.. the appetizer goat cheese and garlic was ok. Location was very close to my stay in Atascadero, I'd give it another visit if in the area. read more

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Got lucky with a recommendation for McPhees. 15 min away but totally worth it. Service and decor were great. Started with the raisin bread which was a complete surprise to go with the olives and other starters. Did lnt get any apps but the mains were great. Everyone raved about the pork chops and I mean raved. Ribeye with jalapenos cheddar mash cooked perfectly and the taste of the open fire cooking came through nicely. Key lime pie was a great finish to share read more

this food is fresh and they take pride in their meals and the service and staff are probably in my top 1% best service I've ever had thanks kr PS get the French dip read more

2/22/25 Very unfriendly Hostess at 6:00p. Definitely did not have much experience dealing with customers. Young dark haired one. read more

My little brother found this place on Yelp when we were in Paso a couple weeks ago. Jambalaya Pasta - I ordered this and it was yummy! Top sirloin- my brother ordered it medium rare and it was good. Perfectly seasoned and cooked just like it's supposed. The chimichurri and The veggies went well with the steak. Bbq'd baby back ribs - fiancé ordered this one and it was delish! The flavor was perfect. Our waitress was great, she was very attentive. Definitely would come back here again. read more

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Great place! We ate at the bar and the service was outstanding. We had the artichoke appetizer, which was delicious! Then we shared one of the famous and enormous "Double R Ranch American Kobe" burgers. Absolutely fantastic! Great wine, great ambiance. We will dine here again next time we are in town. read more

We've been dining here for over 20 years for special and not-so-special occasions, although coming to McPhees makes every occasion extra-special! It is always the perfect 5 star experience!! The pork chop is epic... And hubby loves the macadamia nut crusted halibut! read more

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We have been to Paso probably 6 times and haven't come to this joint until recently. It's only just 10 minutes from downtown Paso down in Templeton. I'm mad at myself for taking so long to visit this place because it's absolutely delicious. I was skeptical at first as being mediocre "sleepy cat" food, but it wasn't! They've got a strong kitchen with great appetizers, solid meaty entrees, and dirty desserts. I highly recommend the pork ribs, filet, and the pork chop. All great choices and the sides were perfect. I'll be back! read more

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Food was excellent. Service perfect especially Carmila . I would go back again ambiance nice and comfortable

Amazing ancho chili apricot pork chop....worth driving 6 hours from so cal for dinner !!!

My family has been going to McPhee's Grill since they opened, and we have always been so pleased with the food, the service, and the comfy atmosphere. Ian really knows how to make his guests feel welcome and well taken care of. read more

Visiting from Jacksonville and choose this place based on reviews for a family dinner. We were not disappointed everything was fresh and delicious. We started with crab cakes special which was exceptional. It came warm with a relish which complimented the dish. Our main entrees included steaks, chicken breast, salmon and pork chop everything came out quickly and was very flavorful. Summer was our server who helped us with our selection, Staff was professional knowledgeable and made very special, And of course we finished up with carrot cake and creme brûlée all so delicious, Well be back to try other items from your menu. read more

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If you are looking for a delicious dinner with a classy but casual vibe, look no further. Great selections of appetizers, steaks, sprinkle in a few non meat options and likely you will find something you want. Specials were on point with a shareable porterhouse steak served on a platter perfectly cooked with 2 plates of sides (fresh green beans and delicious mashed potatoes. Also started with the crab cakes that were so lumpy( yes that is a good thing) the meat was so sweet and paired perfectly with its accompanying flavor they are not to be missed. If you are not a fan of delicious chunks of crab and prefer the shredded you this is not your crab cake. Don't worry I'll eat it for you. Don't miss they fresh baked bread basket and pickled veggie plate with olives. I have now been craving trying to duplicate those carrot chips that were seasoned to perfection. Staff was really nice and would recommend not skipping the creme brulee. Enjoy! read more

McPhees is a delightful treat that has been a local staple in Templeton since 1993, opened by Ian McPhee and wife June. In August 2013 Sunset Magazine named McPhee's Grill in the article about Templeton called "The West's Best unsung BBQ town." It's truly an iconic restaurant with rich history but more importantly, most utterly scrumptious food. Hubby & I split the California ocean mist artichoke with chipotle Chile lime Mayo - $16 - mild spice, which was perfectly cooked and so tasty. Hubby chose the double cut pork chop 16oz with ancho chile & apricot jam glaze & sweet potato fries and side of snap peas and slivered carrots - $38. Be fully committed to have this pork chop as it needs to be ordered ahead of time when you make reservations and also host checked with us which one of us was having this tonight. Cooked really well and although quite tasty, hubby noted it was quite dry inside from the mere massive size of this chop- he kept wanting my ribs, which clearly was the triple threat (juicy, perfectly cooked, & succulent) entree! On the menu these are bbq'd baby back ribs with shoestring fries and also side of snap peas and slivered carrots - $37. When I say these ribs are the star attraction, that's still an understatement! So amazing. House wines are normally so-so, but not up here in wine country - out Pinot noir was smooth and went down easily! Desserts aren't to be missed- gratis choice on your birthday and since mine is next week, I got the key lime pie with sweet lime drizzle - $12, & also added the crème brûlée -$12. Both were outstanding! Laura was our server and she's not only on top of her game with knowledge of menu items, she's genuinely so kind hearted, I'll be requesting her next time for sure! read more

McPhee's Grill - Best ribs ever! - Steakhouses Near Me - Templeton, California

The service was pretty fast. The food was amazing I had some of the best ribs I've ever had. I will be considering back. Would recommend

The service and food was excellent overall. It was a little loud in the large room in the back of the restaurant during dinner. For those interested in an adult beverage with dinner they do not have mixed drinks (beer and wine only). Our dinner was great though and I highly recommend McPhee's. read more

McPhee's Grill - Ribeye steak cooked medium plus, with jalapeño mashed potatoes and stuffed poblano pepper. - Steakhouses Near Me - Templeton, California

After a long day of wine tasting we asked the locals where we can go for a great steak dinner. McPhee's was recommended. Note to self never trust the locals lol. Let me lay it down on a 1-10 scale: Crab cakes - 8 - added a lot a crab meat which is great. Sirloin steak - 6 - ordered medium rare but got well done. Mediocre protein quality. Crème brûlée - 8 - pretty big desert and tasty. Service - 1 - took forever to get our check. Never really checked on. read more

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We went for a birthday dinner and had the ribs and pasta jambalaya. Both were ok but not great, however, their green beans and sweet potato fries were excellent and the best part of the meal. I like that they use Mighty Cap mushrooms! Four stars instead of three since the servers work their tails off, do a great job and the decor is vintage with a rustic old west vibe. The place was crowded so maybe we need to try other entrees? read more

A wonderful escape from the crowds of Paso Robles, and still so very close by in the little downtown of Templeton. We had heard about the assorted meat dishes here and knew we had to try them. Our first visit was all about their Oak Grilled California Artichoke, Mexican Chicken Tortilla Soup, and the BBQ'd Pork Baby Back Ribs. Each one very tasty, and they do not skimp on their plate servings. It was one of the heartiest meals I have ever enjoyed. Next visit was the Macadamia Crusted King Salmon and the Jambalaya Pasta. Again, delicious, and that time we saved our appetites for their hearty plates. Next visit we're saving room for their Filet Mignon and Rack of New Zealand Lamb. The wine list is perfect for pairing with all their dishes. Especially enjoyed their selection of wines by the glass, and their house wines, by Au Bon Climat, was a delicious experience. Thank you to host Max who kept us entertained and was prompt in getting us seated, and server Brandy was very detail oriented and made sure we enjoyed each dish and glass. She also made very good dining suggestions. Looking forward to another visit soon. read more

First time trying! We came as a group of 12 for my son's 21st birthday. No wait at all! Most of us had rib eye steaks, filet minon and the steaks were AMAZING!! Definitely 10 out of 10!! read more

I love McPhees! My hubby took me here for our anniversary and boy it didn't disappoint! Delicious fresh food and wonderful drinks. It has a very romantic setting as well. read more

We arrived 20 minutes before our reservation and were immediately seated. The waitress was pleasant and very attentive. She returned to the table multiple times to refill our drinks and see if we needed anything else. Unfortunately, the food was disappointing. My girlfriend and I both ordered the ribeye with stuffed pomblano chile and garlic mashed potatoes. The steak was ordered medium rare but was served rare with a cold center. The pomblano chile was not sufficiently cooked and still crunchy. The key lime pie desert was on point. This was not my first time to McPhees but it was the first time I left disappointed and I felt like I had wasted $200. I will try them again the next time I stay in the area and hope to have a better experience. read more

Very tasty food, nice atmosphere! Our waiter was exceptional! Will definitely be returning

This was our3rd time going to McPhee's for their Easter Brunch. The food is fantastic as is the service and the ambiance. I flew down from Federal Way to go to this brunch. I plan on doing it again next year. read more