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If I could give Six Test Kitchen six stars, I definitely would! We went for our honeymoon in February 2025, and I am now catching up on reviews many months later. In a word, the overall Six Test Kitchen experience was PERFECTION! Thank you to Chef Ricky and his team for creating a very unique and special dining experience. Food: Delicious. Beautiful. Sumptuous. Thoughtful. Creative. Props to the chef for taking great care not to serve us cilantro, which one of us can't eat. He went out of his way to ask us questions about this prior and we were so grateful for his clear communication to ensure we had a great experience. We enjoyed 14 (!) tastings and we were stuffed afterwards - which is quite surprising since the tastes are small. We did not order the wine pairings and are so glad we didn't because we think we would have been too full to enjoy all of the food. We saved our wine tasting for the previous and following days when visiting wineries, and we didn't feel it was necessary to include with this experience. We took a few photos of the food, but didn't want to spend a lot of time taking photos (since we wanted to really enjoy the food) and then luckily, we met a couple the next day at our hotel who also had dined at the restaurant at the same time we did, and they shared more photos too. So I'll include all of those photos here. Ambience: Comfortable and Intimate. We felt like we were on an episode of Hell's Kitchen - the lighting is dim-ish, you are sitting around a bar next to 11 other patrons, looking into the kitchen with steel appliances and counters and watching the chefs prepare your food very diligently. Service: Straightforward. Each chef that delivered the food was polite, but not overly chatty as they were focused on preparing and delivering the food. We can't say enough about our first Six Test Kitchen experience. We have been raving about it ever since we dined in February. On our next trip to Paso Robles, which we hope is soon, we plan to go back. We made sure to make our reservation well in advance as we had heard it books up, so make sure to mark your calendar if you want to go! Value: We thought the experience was well-priced. The very next day, we had booked a six-course dining experience at Justin Winery. It was quite good and was about the same price, and we felt Six Test Kitchen was just a better value and experience overall. We would choose Six Text Kitchen over that experience for a Michelin-star tasting experience that was truly immersive and fun. To end the night, they presented the menu to us detailing all a list of all of the food we enjoyed and signed it. A very nice touch! Can't wait to come back and enjoy another memorable evening with the Six Test Kitchen team!!!!
Every dish on the tasting menu progresses into something more scrumptious than the last. The Six Test team - Ricky, Christian, Chris, David and Robert all nailed their presentations. Sitting on a counter in front of where all the magic happens and watching it all come together was one of the most amazing dining experience my wife Carol and I have ever had. My favorite course was the duck breast. We are definitely coming back!
Perfect as always. Masterfully orchestrated dance. Rich, bold flavors. Stunning setting. Immaculate vibes. Somehow better each time I visit.
Unique, delicious, and meticulously prepared! The hubby took me here for our surprise anniversary dinner. Everything from start to finish was thoughtfully planned and executed. We did the 9 course tasting with wine pairing. Each of the dishes was complicated, but the flavors n textures worked very well together. They change the menu often including the wine pairing of course. I won't go into details what any of the dishes was, since they would be all different with each dining experience more than likely. Especially since reservations are required at least a few weeks in advance. The dining room is very limited with only 12 bar style seats, with the first half seated 30mins before the second 6 people. It looks casual but also elegant at the same time. Both the sommelier and the chefs were very knowledgeable and friendly. All the chefs took turn to present and explain each dish. You don't get the menu at the beginning like most restaurants in order to keep the dishes as surprises. At the end of your meal is when you get to have a copy of the menu go take home. It was for sure a splurge but well worth it. We look forward to come back here at the next special occasion!
My wife and I had an amazing dinner and just an overall outstanding experience. The food was fantastic The service was wonderful and the people were just overall helpful and friendly. We really enjoyed the wine pairing and temperance pairing. Did I mention the food was outstanding? Definitely not every day dining, but most certainly special occasions, you definitely have to try this at least once in your life.
My words for this amazing restaurant: unique, creative, flawless, friendly, unbelievable! The food is to die for, and having only 12 seats makes it so unique and special. The elevated wine pairings were perfection as well! They have a well deserved Michelin and stack up to any tasting menu in NYC or LA that we have been to. Cheers to the whole team!
We had 2 reservations for parties of 2 that they were able to combine so we sat next to each other. We all had the wine pairing which further elevated a great dinner. The presentation, taste and general quality of the food was outstanding. We loved the wine tasting. Sure the price is steep but this is worth it if you appreciate, and can occasionally afford, very fine dining. The place is not stuffy. Serving staff is busy, so not chatty, but we were able to engage the Somm in a bit of friendly convo at end of evening
Only Michelin restaurant in the central coast area. And it is an absolute must try. Every bite from each course was packed with great flavor combinations and experience. This was my second time eating here and it was amazing. Highly recommend! There is limited seating which makes the experience more intimate
We enjoyed a very special dinner experience at Six Test Kitchen, just outside of Paso Robles at Tin City, in Templeton. 16 seats around an open kitchen, so very intimate and interesting. Very creative menu and thoughtful wine pairings. We enjoyed every course; my personal favorites were the smoked trout appetizer, Kampachi, Chawanmushi, Black Cod and the Lamb dishes. The Earl Grey ice cream was incredible, and they graciously made an adjustment for my strawberry allergy. We were so full for the final dessert course, but still couldn't resist a few final bites! Everything was delicious, with dynamic flavors and beautifully presented. I've been trying to get a reservation here for several years, so very happy to finally visit; we thoroughly enjoyed it! I didn't get photos of every course (too busy enjoying!) but tried to capture a few. Sommelier was delightful and chefs and sous chefs were very friendly and professional (but also quite busy creating our courses, so understandably less chatty). Highly recommend. It's quite pricey, but worth it for a special experience.
12 seats a night. Must have reservations and pay beforehand. All 12 seats are at a counter facing all the preparations. Everything was awesome. Intricate plating for beautiful dishes. It's a wonderful experience if you enjoy the creativity and flavors. They used a local honey on goat ice cream that was almost clear but so good. I asked about the honey, found out it's a local Paso Robles farm and went to go buy some to bring home. It's in the center of Tin City. Which is busy during the day but dinner time there is plenty of parking. It's just really dark when you come out after dinner.
Brought the hubby here for his birthday and we had a great experience with all the unique courses with beautiful plating! We also opted to share a wine pairing (there's a small fee for sharing a wine pairing but it's totally worth it!) You're seated at a counter so you can watch the chefs preparing all the food. Great dinner spot for a special occasion/surprise in Paso Robles (although the ambiance is on the quieter side)
Living in Paso we are blessed with some fantastic restaurants, not necessarily in the downtown area. I was fortunate enough to get NYE reservations at Six, on a whim. My girlfriend had mentioned this restaurant in the past and when I was looking for NYE plans there just happened to be seats available. The price was over twice what you pay for a meal at Six any other time but in my opinion the price was justified with the wine pairings, champagne, level of service and food preparation. We arrived five minutes before six o'clock and walked in with just four other people at the bar that seats just 12 a night. We were led to the far side of the bar, able to watch all the food prep and see the other guests. The host/sommelier guided us to our seats and returned to pour us us the Louis Roederer 'Collection 242' Brut Champagne to start the evening. We had no indication of what was on the menu for the evening, nor the wine pairings. Each course as meticulously prepared by the chef/staff then served with an explanation of the dish and how it was prepared. The Sommelier was fantastic! He explained each wine/port/champagne in detail and how it paired with the upcoming courses. Just as fantastic, the chef and the staff provided generous information on each plate that was served. The evening featured a wide array of food; oyster, duck liver, caviar, yellow tail, black cod, roast duck, pork loin, beet sorbet, baked pear and cheese cake to name a few. Each course was paired very well with the champagne, wine and port provided. Would we return? Hell yes! An absolutely amazing meal with a top quality staffing. My girlfriend and I were so grateful for the experience we had at Six Test Kitchen. Keep up the great work! Cannot wait to return!
16 days ago
Just wow. First if you are not a foodie keep moving. You won't get it, or instead surprise yourself 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. read more
1 month ago
I've decided there are two kinds of Michelin restaurants. The first spends the entire evening reminding 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. read more
2 months ago
Eat here. Eat here if you are looking for a phenomenal dining experience that spotlights local, seasonal ingredients with an innovative take on French cooking techniques interwoven with Japanese elements and influences. The chawanmushi was the most mind blowing dish of the night - incredible textures and flavors that I savored every bite. It was an intimate experience with full display of the care and attention from the chefs. The pairing of the temperance (non alcoholic) beverages was perfection - each drink was thoughtful and synergized with every dish. I left the meal feeling grateful for chef Ricky's vision and the soigné operations from the entire kitchen and staff. read more
2 months ago
If I could give Six Test Kitchen six stars, I definitely would! We went for our honeymoon in February 2025, and I am now catching up on reviews many months later. In a word, the overall Six Test Kitchen experience was PERFECTION! Thank you to Chef Ricky and his team for creating a very unique and special dining experience. Food: Delicious. Beautiful. Sumptuous. Thoughtful. Creative. Props to the chef for taking great care not to serve us cilantro, which one of us can't eat. He went out of his way to ask us questions about this prior and we were so grateful for his clear communication to ensure we had a great experience. We enjoyed 14 (!) tastings and we were stuffed afterwards - which is quite surprising since the tastes are small. We did not order the wine pairings and are so glad we didn't because we think we would have been too full to enjoy all of the food. We saved our wine tasting for the previous and following days when visiting wineries, and we didn't feel it was necessary to include with this experience. We took a few photos of the food, but didn't want to spend a lot of time taking photos (since we wanted to really enjoy the food) and then luckily, we met a couple the next day at our hotel who also had dined at the restaurant at the same time we did, and they shared more photos too. So I'll include all of those photos here. Ambience: Comfortable and Intimate. We felt like we were on an episode of Hell's Kitchen - the lighting is dim-ish, you are sitting around a bar next to 11 other patrons, looking into the kitchen with steel appliances and counters and watching the chefs prepare your food very diligently. Service: Straightforward. Each chef that delivered the food was polite, but not overly chatty as they were focused on preparing and delivering the food. We can't say enough about our first Six Test Kitchen experience. We have been raving about it ever since we dined in February. On our next trip to Paso Robles, which we hope is soon, we plan to go back. We made sure to make our reservation well in advance as we had heard it books up, so make sure to mark your calendar if you want to go! Value: We thought the experience was well-priced. The very next day, we had booked a six-course dining experience at Justin Winery. It was quite good and was about the same price, and we felt Six Test Kitchen was just a better value and experience overall. We would choose Six Text Kitchen over that experience for a Michelin-star tasting experience that was truly immersive and fun. To end the night, they presented the menu to us detailing all a list of all of the food we enjoyed and signed it. A very nice touch! Can't wait to come back and enjoy another memorable evening with the Six Test Kitchen team!!!! read more
Every dish on the tasting menu progresses into something more scrumptious than the last. The Six Test team - Ricky, Christian, Chris, David and Robert all nailed their presentations. Sitting on a counter in front of where all the magic happens and watching it all come together was one of the most amazing dining experience my wife Carol and I have ever had. My favorite course was the duck breast. We are definitely coming back! read more
7 months ago
Perfect as always. Masterfully orchestrated dance. Rich, bold flavors. Stunning setting. Immaculate vibes. Somehow better each time I visit. read more
Unique, delicious, and meticulously prepared! The hubby took me here for our surprise anniversary dinner. Everything from start to finish was thoughtfully planned and executed. We did the 9 course tasting with wine pairing. Each of the dishes was complicated, but the flavors n textures worked very well together. They change the menu often including the wine pairing of course. I won't go into details what any of the dishes was, since they would be all different with each dining experience more than likely. Especially since reservations are required at least a few weeks in advance. The dining room is very limited with only 12 bar style seats, with the first half seated 30mins before the second 6 people. It looks casual but also elegant at the same time. Both the sommelier and the chefs were very knowledgeable and friendly. All the chefs took turn to present and explain each dish. You don't get the menu at the beginning like most restaurants in order to keep the dishes as surprises. At the end of your meal is when you get to have a copy of the menu go take home. It was for sure a splurge but well worth it. We look forward to come back here at the next special occasion! read more
8 months ago
My wife and I had an amazing dinner and just an overall outstanding experience. The food was fantastic The service was wonderful and the people were just overall helpful and friendly. We really enjoyed the wine pairing and temperance pairing. Did I mention the food was outstanding? Definitely not every day dining, but most certainly special occasions, you definitely have to try this at least once in your life. read more
1 year ago
My words for this amazing restaurant: unique, creative, flawless, friendly, unbelievable! The food is to die for, and having only 12 seats makes it so unique and special. The elevated wine pairings were perfection as well! They have a well deserved Michelin and stack up to any tasting menu in NYC or LA that we have been to. Cheers to the whole team! read more
We had 2 reservations for parties of 2 that they were able to combine so we sat next to each other. We all had the wine pairing which further elevated a great dinner. The presentation, taste and general quality of the food was outstanding. We loved the wine tasting. Sure the price is steep but this is worth it if you appreciate, and can occasionally afford, very fine dining. The place is not stuffy. Serving staff is busy, so not chatty, but we were able to engage the Somm in a bit of friendly convo at end of evening read more
Only Michelin restaurant in the central coast area. And it is an absolute must try. Every bite from each course was packed with great flavor combinations and experience. This was my second time eating here and it was amazing. Highly recommend! There is limited seating which makes the experience more intimate read more
4 months ago
4 months ago
We enjoyed a very special dinner experience at Six Test Kitchen, just outside of Paso Robles at Tin City, in Templeton. 16 seats around an open kitchen, so very intimate and interesting. Very creative menu and thoughtful wine pairings. We enjoyed every course; my personal favorites were the smoked trout appetizer, Kampachi, Chawanmushi, Black Cod and the Lamb dishes. The Earl Grey ice cream was incredible, and they graciously made an adjustment for my strawberry allergy. We were so full for the final dessert course, but still couldn't resist a few final bites! Everything was delicious, with dynamic flavors and beautifully presented. I've been trying to get a reservation here for several years, so very happy to finally visit; we thoroughly enjoyed it! I didn't get photos of every course (too busy enjoying!) but tried to capture a few. Sommelier was delightful and chefs and sous chefs were very friendly and professional (but also quite busy creating our courses, so understandably less chatty). Highly recommend. It's quite pricey, but worth it for a special experience. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
12 seats a night. Must have reservations and pay beforehand. All 12 seats are at a counter facing all the preparations. Everything was awesome. Intricate plating for beautiful dishes. It's a wonderful experience if you enjoy the creativity and flavors. They used a local honey on goat ice cream that was almost clear but so good. I asked about the honey, found out it's a local Paso Robles farm and went to go buy some to bring home. It's in the center of Tin City. Which is busy during the day but dinner time there is plenty of parking. It's just really dark when you come out after dinner. read more
1 year ago
Brought the hubby here for his birthday and we had a great experience with all the unique courses with beautiful plating! We also opted to share a wine pairing (there's a small fee for sharing a wine pairing but it's totally worth it!) You're seated at a counter so you can watch the chefs preparing all the food. Great dinner spot for a special occasion/surprise in Paso Robles (although the ambiance is on the quieter side) read more
4 years ago
Living in Paso we are blessed with some fantastic restaurants, not necessarily in the downtown area. I was fortunate enough to get NYE reservations at Six, on a whim. My girlfriend had mentioned this restaurant in the past and when I was looking for NYE plans there just happened to be seats available. The price was over twice what you pay for a meal at Six any other time but in my opinion the price was justified with the wine pairings, champagne, level of service and food preparation. We arrived five minutes before six o'clock and walked in with just four other people at the bar that seats just 12 a night. We were led to the far side of the bar, able to watch all the food prep and see the other guests. The host/sommelier guided us to our seats and returned to pour us us the Louis Roederer 'Collection 242' Brut Champagne to start the evening. We had no indication of what was on the menu for the evening, nor the wine pairings. Each course as meticulously prepared by the chef/staff then served with an explanation of the dish and how it was prepared. The Sommelier was fantastic! He explained each wine/port/champagne in detail and how it paired with the upcoming courses. Just as fantastic, the chef and the staff provided generous information on each plate that was served. The evening featured a wide array of food; oyster, duck liver, caviar, yellow tail, black cod, roast duck, pork loin, beet sorbet, baked pear and cheese cake to name a few. Each course was paired very well with the champagne, wine and port provided. Would we return? Hell yes! An absolutely amazing meal with a top quality staffing. My girlfriend and I were so grateful for the experience we had at Six Test Kitchen. Keep up the great work! Cannot wait to return! read more
Truly incredible, i ate so many dishes i would never typically even consider ordering but the thoughtfulness and creativity that went into each course was stupendous. Having two seating times is genius because it made service faster and the cozy bar, limited amount of guests immensely enhances the overall experience! read more
9 months ago
9 months ago
3 years ago
Had another lovely dinner here tonight. Every staff person and especially the owner/chef is friendly yet uber professional. We enjoyed all the tastings but tonight we were fortunate to also have the non-alcoholic beverage pairing. (I don't drink alcohol and older son drove.) Wow. The amount of thought, care and time put into the pairing was truly astounding. Flavors that a normal person would not consider were thoughtfully presented (and thoroughly enjoyed). Beet juice and fennel? Yes, odd sounding, but was my son's favorite. (Mine was the elderberry lemonade. Which, by the way, was the result of 2 lbs of hand picked elderberry, smashed and infused over 3 months.) No, the ambiance isn't as sedate as the French Laundry, or as interactive and theatrical as Cyrus, but I like this place because the chef is sincere and passionate about his food, and that comes across. And yes, you will leave full! read more
2 years ago
Let me just say that, overall, this was an excellent experience. I believe pricing has gone up since lockdown but whether it's worth the money will be up to you. The ambiance is great, the track lighting is dim but spots around your seat make it easy to really see the food. Usually these places are very dim and you can fully see everything. From the counter to the dishwear, very close attention to detail was given and it shows. Friendly host and chefs made this a really great experience. Finger foods- some of my favorites from the whole meal. The oyster simple but full of flavor, the duck rillette was superb. Small little ball but so much duck meat packed in. I didn't get the sauce at all but it was delicious. The tartlette was so dang good as well. Three bites of flavor. Rock cod was definitely a great play on fish and chips. Fish perfectly fried and the aioli was the perfect compliment. Malign caviar- to me probably one of my least fav dishes. The mint and celery flavors really overpowered everything and the caviar got lost. It was delicious but the caviar played second fiddle. Kampachi with grapefruit was delicious. Fish was really meaty but just a tad too much grapefruit. You had to make sure to put enough fish in each bit to not lose it with the grapefruit. Chawan mushi- my favorite dish of the night. Fish fell off the bones (be careful to get the bones out) and that broth was so full of flavor and settled great with the egg. So dang good, it was perfect. Artic char had perfectly crisp skin and the onions and asparagus were a great compliment. Chicken liver- my wife's favorite. The brioche perfectly baked and the mousse was light and silky delicious. Roast duck- probably the dish I was most disappointed with. Everything was perfectly cooked but it fell flat to me. I didn't get any of the pickling in the red beet and the dried persimmon was kind of dried of flavor. It was fine but nothing really popped, flavor wise. Dry aged beef- best piece of steak I've had that's all I'll say. Great dish! Cake with strawberries- actually a tasty dessert but I would say those dried strawberries were very dry. Almost like jerky and hard to chew. Honey ice cream- so dang good and that puff pastry was amazing. The honey is the star and really shines here. The final three bites- all delicious and a perfect end to the meal. Chocolate and mushroom? Delicious, fruit roll up tangy and refreshing and the caramel was perfect! Overall a fun experience and delicious food. Had a good talk with the chef/owner and you can tell he loves what he does and cares about this menu and place. The pacing is great and you end up full at the end. Not many of any fine dining experiences in this area and glad we went. read more
1 year ago
Overall, a memorable experience with tasty and original cuisine served efficaciously. Our service expectation was set early on. Our reservation was for 6 pm. We arrived 15 mins early. We waited outside -- standing in front of the restaurant -- for 15 mins before they opened the doors to let us in. The service was diligent and efficient, but lacked personality. Yes, the food speaks for itself, but the clinical service is more of a distraction (and somewhat awkward) than if they engaged in polite, brisk conversation. The ambiance was modern, comfortable, and intimate. The bar-style seating was unique. It provided a view of the meals being prepared, but made it difficult to engage all of those in our party. I guess it's nice seeing the chefs at work, though, our party was more interested in talking with each other than watching the food being prepared. Perhaps a person preference. A minor annoyance, the stools/seats became uncomfortable midway through the two-hour experience. The pacing, presentation, utensils, and delivery of each course was fabulous. Each course had a unique delivery vessel and accompanying applicable flatware. Keen attention applied to the smallest details. I thoroughly enjoyed most courses. The duck and beef courses were the standouts (and I typically don't like duck), though, the ~1oz serving was dainty, and left me unfulfilled. There were some interesting and outstanding applications of duck liver, duck confit, and barbequed pumpkin, among others. Phenomenally memorable. Personally, I'd like to see fewer desert courses and heavier servings of the proteins within the entrees. From a business perspective, I love the Six Test Kitchen concept. Small group seating (I think 12 total stools/seats) reduces the chaos and cacophony felt in typical restaurants. Less pressure/stress for the staff and the patrons. We would definitely visit again and recommend to others. read more
6 years ago
Six Test Kitchen has a lovely set-up with a courtyard feel, tall tables, and twinkly lights overhead. Service was impeccable and friendly. The dishes were great but the stand out for me was the duck. For dessert I was not looking forward to the goat's milk but it was surprisingly good. Six Test Kitchen is a must visit when wine tasting at Tin City! Chelsea Gem Oyster, Celery, Horseradish Pork Rillettes, Roasted Onion, Miso Beet, Shiso, Plum Kampachi, Tomato, Melon, Lemon Kosho Roast Duck, Pumpkin, Guajillo, Nuts and Seeds Pork Loin, Shishito Pepper, Peach, Polenta Riesling, Kaffir Lime, Epazote Raw Goat's Milk, Cajeta, Raspberry Almond Candy Cap read more
2 years ago
Had to snag a reservation to celebrate our 21st wedding anniversary ! We opt for the wine pairing too to hubby! We had a exceptional evening ! Everything was just a work of art and simply delicious! I'm not usually pleased with most duck plate I've had but the duck plate hit my palateAgain thank you for making our anniversary more special read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
If you like an intimate atmosphere and attention to detail, you will truly appreciate the dining experience . read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Six Test Kitchen is a complete gem and one of a kind gustatory experience. Chef David and team prepare an exquisite nine course meal in an intimate and very relaxed atmosphere. The team works together seamlessly and spends special time with each dining couple. Every bite was unique and exceptional. It's impossible to pick a favorite and the two-hour dining journey starts with Grassy Bar Oyster with Radish and Charred Cucumber, Smoked Steelhead Trout with Dill and Trout Roe followed by Duck Liver Pate with Dark Chocolate. Every course is a surprise and unquestionably delicious, perfectly executed and leaves you anticipating the next course. Highly recommend Six Test Kitchen and is alone worth a trip to beautiful Paso. And the wine pairing is a must. Six's Sommelier is the best!! He is knowledgeable and picked the absolute perfect pairings. Plus his friendly and witty conversational style only draws you in more to this fabulous, bucket list dining excursion. Thank you. read more
This place is absolutely amazing! We were so happy to get a very solid fine dining experience before the end of 2020! The 5 of us stayed in the area for a few days and happened to find out about this place. We messaged their Instagram account and got very lucky to reserve a spot on the 30th. They only have 8 seats and there were just our party and another party of 2. The set up was very well socially distanced and we felt very safe. Now the important part, the food! Their tasting menu was very well thought out, with a lot of pleasant surprises and inspirations from different cultures. It was both delicate and fulfilling! 3 Small Bites: Onion Chicharron, Mushroom Tartlette and Duck Rillette - All very flavorful and opened up the palate very well. The onion chicharron was very thin and crispy, the mushroom tartlette was creamy and savory and the duck rillete, my personal favorite was a perfect combination of taste and texture. Caviar, Turnip and Green Apple - such a genius combination! I never had caviar with turnip but it actually worked very well! The acidity in the green apple also balanced the rich flavor or caviar. Kanpachi, Squash and Black Sunchoke - my favorite course of the meal! Kanpachi has always been my top 5 sashimi fish, it's very versatile and can go with a lot of different flavors. The aged sunchoke was a very pleasant surprise, it had some picked flavor and some nutty flavor but wasn't overpowering. The squash added a nice crunchiness to the course. Crab Chawan Mushi - the crab was very flavorful and the steamed egg was very tender. I can eat a lot of this! Grilled Arctic Char - one of the more traditional courses on the menu in my opinion, not surprising but still very delicious. The potato was made into the shape of a mini croissant which was very cute. Chicken Liver with Persimmon, going with Corn Bread - my second favorite course! The chicken liver was so smooth, and the persimmon added some sweet and freshness to the taste. And the corn bread, definitely one of the best I've had! They worked so well together that we all wanted to ask for more corn bread! Roast Duck, Squash and Pomegranate - this course reminds us of our childhood flavors! The squash has some cumin dressing and tasted like summer BBQ I had in China. The duck was cooked perfectly and my husband said that reminded him of the duck from his hometown in China. Very nice and nostalgic taste! Barbecue Pork Shoulder - perfect red meat course before the desserts! I usually don't like pork dishes in fine dining that much but this was definitely a good one! The pork shoulder had the right amount of fat, which was very important to the texture. The flavor reminded me of both a nice Hong Kong Cha Siu and a good American BBQ, and it also had some subtle spice to it. 3 Desserts - Riesling Flavored Pear, White Chocolate with Macadamia and Candy Cap - awesome desserts to end the meal! They put a lot of thoughts into these beautifully plated desserts! We tasted so many different flavors and textures and the sweet tooth was definitely satisfied. Two of us ordered the wine pairing. It had 6 glasses, with very generous pours and complemented the food very well. The rest of us ordered 2 bottles recommended by our sommelier, they were very delicious and also went perfectly with the food. The service was also impeccable! We got to talk to the chef for a bit after the meal and learned about some of his inspirations and thoughts behind the amazing courses! This place lives up to a Michelin 2 Star level in my opinion and I definitely recommend giving it a try if you happen to be in the area! read more
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3075 Blue Rock Rd
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Paso Robles, CA 93446
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Would like to know if they served wine tastes with the courses? Already asked but no response from the business.
We do offer wine pairings but they are not included in the price of the menu.
Do they serve beer?
We do offer a small selection of beers and non alcoholic options as well.
Can a reservation for 6 be made? I see the max number of individuals for a tasting menu reservation for 4 in Tock.
Reservations for parties larger than 4 can be made by emailing info@sixtestkitchen.com
Is the wine pairing included with each course part of the $235 prefix menu price or is it an add on cost?
How many tastings? Food look so small, will I be full at the end of dinner?
When do reservations open up for May. 2022? No phone number makes it a bit cumbersome?
There is one day a month that reservations can be made. There is usually a wait list. Go on their website for how and when to call.
Is there a dress code?
Not that I noticed. Business casual is probably recommended. Did see someone with hawaiian shirt with khaki shirts with his wife matching with a Hawaiian print dress.
Do you have to have a certain number of folks in your party or is two ok?
I was able to make a reservation for two people.
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