Got off 101 to look for another place my husband had eaten at before and decided to stop here. Best burger we had had in ages and the fries were to die for. It was midday and we had a long way to go so we didn't get anything from the bar. I would highly recommend this place. Vineyard exit and off the Hwy a little, but definitely worth it. read more

Came to try for the first time. I want to say it was 6:50 on a Friday. No line, half full. It took 10 minutes for anyone to come and give us water, another 10 minutes passed with no acknowledgement, the wait person passed us 3 times never said a word. After about 20 minutes we went across the street to Jack's, where the wait was minimal and they were busy but we had great service and the food was amazing! read more

We had an enjoyable time, love the vibe of the outdoor patio and although the food was a bit pricey it was good. Jessica our waitress was super nice and helpful...The down side was my $40 gift card was not applied to the bill and the gift card, which I thought invalid was left on the table...of course I only realized this after going over the bill later at home. read more

Very frustrating dining experience. Was hoping for the best but it was not pleasant. We entered the patio from the Main Street access. Nobody noticed us wandering around looking for a table for ten minutes. Finally someone pointed out the " hostess" wearing a flannel shirt and jeans, no way to know she worked there. She was able to tell us we could have an inside table. The waitress was very nice, the food strictly mediocre. Cocktails good, I hope so for $15 each. The whole atmosphere was chaotic, overly casual for high prices. We were served a starter but had no plates. People lining up for bathroom when another bathroom was hidden in back room. What should be of particular interest to owner is lack of attention to greeting new customers, we almost left due to that problem and watched another couple seat themselves in interior dining room and wait for 15 minutes to be acknowledged before leaving angry, stating they would never come back. This restaurant is just another amateur SLO county overpriced place. Very sad because has great potential. Train your staff. read more

For Father's Day, my wife and I decided to try this new place we hadn't had the opportunity to try before. Server was super friendly, kind, attentive, etc. He was nowhere close to the problem. The problem is the food was severely overpriced for what we got: Mimosas were 13/glass, at least $5 more than pretty much anywhere else in the area, and you could taste the carton OJ--wasn't even good OJ. The food was comparably priced to elsewhere, but came with zero sides: no toast, no hash browns or home fries, nothing. Even more, the food was nothing spectacular or special that could not be made at home. Literally, I got a "Waffulrito" which was a glorified Crunchwrap where the tortilla was grilled several times on a mini-waffle maker (grill marks could prove it), my wife had a egg and bacon sandwich. Quite literally, nothing special. So between two mimosas, two main dishes that honestly left us still feeling hungry, and an 18% tip, $73 spent. What a rip. You're better off going to somewhere down the street like Joe's. Spend an good amount of time waiting for a table-- You'll be better for it. Two stars because like I said, the server was very pleasant. read more

We gave the place another try and are glad we did. Food and service were excellent this time. I had the fried chicken sandwich, husband had pork belly sandwich. Both were very good and came with thin-sliced crispy fries which were delicious. Cocktails were also well-made. We'll be back! read more

The food was good but there were too many flies inside and outside of the restaurants.

This place is doing a great job right out of the gates. Cocktails are amazing, food is creative and delish, service rocked (thanks, Mercedes!), and we can't wait to go back. Starting a new restaurant in such a small town with well established eateries had to have been a huge challenge, but they are nailing it! read more

We drove from home to avoid downtown Paso Robles, looking for something different. The atmosphere was okay, no crouds and the Bartender was skilled and knowledgeable. Scotch eggs... served cold. Never had them that way before. I was told they are made on Thursday (we were there Friday eve) they tasted frozen. But believed the bartender when he said that was how hey did it. Okay. I can do better at home. Wife ordered steak dinner!!! Wow tiny... and cold in the middle. Corn tasted like it was a frozen bag from Smart and Final. I had the end of the line. Menu says... ranch rings and bbq sauce. No way they were Ranch rings, panko frozen tasting like burger king. The BBQ sauce was sour and it looked like maybe 1/3 teaspoon tops. Add no spice from Jalapeño relish... Oh.. did I mention it was kid sized? Ordered mid rare... I guess that means Raw!!!! Effing Raw... waste of time and especially money. I will Never go back. Avoid at all costs. Save the coin and drive to In N out for a burger, or go to Jacks across the street. Should have known when we arrived and the place was empty. read more

We went for brunch and were very happy with the food, service, front staff and open air setting. The brunch wafflerito exceeded my expectations, and I had high expectations! We would definitely come back when we visit Templeton again. read more

First time to this establishment - based on the name you would think there would be more bbq style dishes... menu was actually very limited. The menu does not fit the Venus. Staff was nice, but some servers were delivering food to the wrong tables. Drinks were not delivered at the same time. 1 drink came and then they had to come back and ask what other drinks we had ordered. Our entrees then arrived.... chicken and waffles were lack luster at best for a $34 dish. One piece of chicken which was approx. 4 ozs. 2 large waffles, which were a bit "chewy"... the chicken was fried well on the outside but not fully cooked on the inside. It also did not come with all the sides as described on the menu. Winter squash soup was tasty. Braised short ribs and grits were good- decent portion, but it wasn't a $39 meal. Overall not a great dining experience. Wait staff were nice, but needed more training on the menus.. we do under this was a soft opening and hope the feedback can assist in helping the establishment raise their level of service. read more

I honestly don't understand why some of these reviews are bad. Every time a new place opens everyone (especially locals) know to give the new business time to get all the kinks worked out which is usually after the first quarter of opening. Not to mention they opened during a pandemic. I encourage people to try this place for themselves and ignore the bad apples. What my husband and I experienced was nothing but positive. Sure there are hiccups but you get that wherever you go. No one is perfect. Just sit back and enjoy the company of your companion and chill out. I could see that they are trying to a wonderful job and it will only get better with time. The food and service can be described in two words- simply amazing. read more

I've been here many times and have enjoyed all the food and drinks I've received. They recently changed up the menu and its so good! I love the Mac and cheese, and burgers. The onion rings are so good! read more

Slow service, maybe 5 tables inside, Bloody Mary is way over priced and not tasteful. As a matter of fact, the whole menu is overpriced for the area. We are a 4th generation in the area and are not impressed. Jacks across the street is way better. Bringing back AJ's Steak house will help better suit this area. Bottom line not impressed and will not be back as a local. read more

They were short staffed, server was awesome and super fun. Food and drinks also awesome. 10/10 would recommend.

Had been looking forward to this restaurant coming on the scene, and sadly disappointed. The atmosphere is great. Probably 90% outdoor seating which is going to be an issue during the winter here when it gets pretty cold. Even the other night it was super chilly with heat lamps on. Sadly the food doesn't hold up to the hype, atmosphere or prices. We had half order of chicken and waffle. The chicken was great. Tender, nice crunch to the crust. The waffle was inedible. Like a hockey puck, not fluffy like a waffle should be. The farro salad was too sweet, didn't look like farro, and was very disappointing for the $18 appetizer price tag. The rock fish crudo looked promising but stopped there. The fish tasted fishy. And the mushroom toast was a mushy creamy mess with hardly any mushrooms. The wines seem to all be Templeton local, but they are missing out on some quality local wines. So. $128 plus tip for 4 appetizers and 4 glasses of wine. Pricing would be reasonable if the food held up to the promise. The only thing we finished other than the wine was the mushroom toast, and that is simply because it was warm and we were hungry. read more

Food here is awesome and service is great! I had the cast iron skillet top Sirloin steak with mashed potatoes, Mac n cheese and side salad very fresh and very delicious!! read more

slo service took well over 40 min to pick up order the order haven't even been made it should have been ready at 6:51 it's after 730 I still don't have it read more

Very enjoyable dining experience. Swordfish and forbidden rice was delicious, as was my husband's pork chop. Our server did a great job and the outdoor patio ambiance was charming. Perfect for Templeton! Nice spot for either dining with family or a date night read more

What a great spot. We were looking for a place to have lunch and found this gem. The outside patio is really nice and pet friendly. Service was excellent, from the gal that seated us to the server (Karl) and bartender. Food was great (we split the chicken sandwich) and the fries might be the best ever. They serve beautiful craft cocktails and really good coffee drinks also. This is a new place in town. So happy they are here. We will definitely be back. read more

This place is seriously a breath of fresh air for our county. We were just there two nights ago with my bf and we really enjoyed the new menu! Food was on point based on last experiences, and we really like the ambiance... casual yet refined. Most notably this time, was the staff. They seem to be really settled in now after the restaurant launch being relatively recent. Our server, Jaslyn (I think was her name?), was professional and pleasant; none of that annoying "fake consideration" you oftentimes get in the industry due to pressure to upsell and make sales. She really made our experience authentic and enjoyable. We will be back soon to try brunch! -Dr. J read more

Worst Bloody Mary ever. Long wait for food and not worth the wait. Poor service. Had to ask 3 times for napkins and silverware. Won't be going back read more

Hands the BEST burger I've ever had in my life. Great cocktails, service, and atmosphere.

Great food and great people. Carl was excellent and very friendly. Looking forward to going back again.

I have been here twice with people, and everyone agreed that everything was REALLY overpriced for what you get. The food is pretty bland, and just blah nothing special. They have menu items that sound AMAZING, but when you get your food it's really underwhelming. I also wanted to mention the waiter totally forgot to bring me my drink. I was charged for it, and had to ask someone else to bring it to me. It was just a diet coke. read more

We went here for cocktails and a snack and it was great! Jose made the best sazerac and a gin fizz we have ever had and he is a wealth of knowledge. Super impressed with the quality of the cocktails and the pork belly sandwich was great too. read more

Best new restaurant in Templeton. Craft cocktails are a work of art, food is amazing and service is friendly and fun. Highly recommend!

Stopped in for a late lunch/early dinner around 3 pm on a Thursday. Very quiet at that time and we had our choice of seating. Got a booth across from the bar and we were waited on right away. Ordered some onion rings to get started and they were fantastic. Rings were served with 3 dipping choices: ranch, ketchup and their own bbq sauce. Rings were crispy and plentiful in an iron skillet. The bbq sauce was so good I asked if they sold it in bottles! The answer was, sadly, a no. I had a Mai Tai which was strong and tasty. My wife ordered a specialty burger and I had the veggie burger. I have to say, it may have been the best veggie burger I have ever eaten. Both orders were served with unique thin and flat fries. Hard to describe, but sort of like a very thick potato chip or very thin steak fry. They were great. Our server, Mercedes, was also wonderful and when we asked for a box for all the rings and fries we couldn't finish, she added 2 small cups of their bbq sauce for us to take home. All in all a fantastic lunch. If we lived closer, we would be there once a week. Anytime we are in Templeton or just passing through, Pig Iron will be our place to go! read more

First time here. Horrible service and food came out one person at a time where the last person got food when others finished eating. Watched the waitress pet a dog then handle food. New place that will likely be short lived unless a lot changes. read more

Tried for the first time tonight. The concept is elevated comfort food along with great cocktails. We started with the Mushroom toast- incredible! All local ingredients- Mighty Cap Mushrooms over toasted brioche from Front Porch Bakery served with a side salad of arugula, fennel, and house pickled onions. I had the Kurobuta pork chop from Snake River farms served with house made mustard apple sauce over a yam puree- pink, juicy, and flavorful. The wine list is a little limited, but offers a well thought out selection of local wines at incredibly fair prices. Service was very attentive and the manager was doing the rounds making sure everyone was happy. We prefer to eat outside. The patio has ample heaters and a nice central fire pit. We moved to Paso last summer from Los Angeles and were a little sticker shocked by restaurant prices and the difficulty getting in anywhere good on a Friday or Saturday night. Although not inexpensive, Pig Iron is good value for the quality and quantity of food. We will definitely be back often. read more

the service was great but our food was mostly cold by the time it got to our table. they also have one of those "toast" payment services tools so not only does your server watch you pay but the options that pop up for tip are 20%, 25%, or 30%. Dinner and a drink each for two cost almost $140 after tip. that seemed steep for cold food, unimpressive food. read more