This is one of our stops when we drive from SoCal to NorCal. Perfect stop for a break and great…read moreplace for fresh seafood. We have eaten grilled and fried fish tacos and the fish and chips. All the dishes are filling and satisfying. The fish tacos have a nice helping of shredded cabbage and sauce. The homemade chips with the salsa on the side are nice and crispy. There are tables outside and even though there are a lot of people, there is a lot of turnover so there's always an open table. We always get these two dishes but we'll try other dishes next time.

Pier 46 looked like the kind of place that should be terrific: seafood case up front, chalkboard…read morespecials, fish-market energy, barrels under the counter, and enough "fresh daily" signage to make you feel like a deckhand might burst through the door with a halibut over his shoulder. We stopped here on Memorial Day mostly because we were in Templeton heading to Trader Joe's to stock up on snacks and water for the long drive home. Pier 46 averaged around 4.8 stars on Yelp, so expectations were reasonably high. Based on what we ordered, that rating feels inflated. The setup is very casual. You walk in, order at the counter, pay -- Apple Pay accepted, at least -- and then wait. No table marker, no number, no sleek system. When the food is ready, a guy in a trucker cap finds you. There's some charm in that, but the whole operation also feels a little outdated. The tables are cheap and old, and the dining area has a bit of that "we've been meaning to freshen this up since 2014" energy. Outdoor seating was available, but it was cold and windy, and I didn't want my fish and chips turning into flying fish and chips. The outdoor area also looked a little tacky and wasn't cleaned immediately after prior parties left crumbs behind. Indoors wasn't exactly glamorous either, but at least the wind wasn't trying to garnish my lunch. The music was good, though. Linda Ronstadt's "Long Long Time" was playing while I waited for my order, and standing there hungry, I felt those lyrics a little too deeply. Dramatic? Yes. But hunger always exaggerates one's sense of time eventually. The food took around 10 to 15 minutes, a little longer than expected but not a major issue. The fish and chips were probably the better item. The batter was light, crisp, and not too oily, and the frying oil seemed fresh. That part was solid. The fries, however, were not really "chips" in the traditional fish-and-chips sense. It was more like a mix of basic fries and sweet potato fries. Not bad, but I ordered fish and chips, not fish and half-fries/half-sweet-potato-fries in a witness protection program. I ordered the cioppino, which came in what I can only describe as a gold-digger pan -- shiny, dramatic, and possibly one real estate transaction away from a Bravo show. The stew had plenty of tomato clumps, a few clams, several mussels, pieces of salmon, and a lot of tuna/ahi. The salmon pieces were nice enough, but the ahi did not do the dish any favors. It was overcooked and dry, almost chicken-like, which is not exactly the maritime poetry one hopes for in cioppino. The broth had a pleasant thyme aftertaste, but overall it wasn't memorable. Cioppino should have depth, brine, garlic, tomato, heat, and a little bit of oceanic danger. This one was more like a respectable tomato seafood stew that showed up, did its job, and then quietly left before anyone asked it a follow-up question. The garlic bread was also underwhelming and a bit too burnt around the edges. Not inedible, not disaster-level, just lacking that satisfying garlic-butter punch. It was more "toast that had heard about garlic from a cousin." The clam chowder was fine: creamy, mild, safe. Nothing wrong with it, but nothing that would make me start writing postcards home either. I had a Pinot Noir with the meal, and that was actually pretty good. No complaints there. Service was sincere and reliable, and I don't have any real issue with the staff. The place clearly has appeal, and the seafood counter looked promising. I could see returning to try something simpler, maybe grilled fish, tacos, or something from the fresh case. But based on the cioppino, fish and chips, chowder, and overall vibe, this was not a 4.8-star experience for me. It did the job, but it won't be especially memorable except for the cioppino arriving in that gold-digger pan. Overall: no major problems, but nothing close to a seafood revelation. A standard 3 out of 5 based on what I ordered, with the vibes landing closer to a lukewarm 2.8. My main suggestion: ditch the dried-up ahi and add more clams and scallops. Cioppino needs brine, sweetness, and ocean character -- not tuna doing a bad impression of chicken breast.

Once again, Catch Seafood Bar and Grill was AMAZING! We sat at the bar for an incredible experience…read morewith Chef Chico. We were treated to watching the chef's artfully prepare our anniversary dinner! We started with a delicious calamari steak appetizer followed by surf and turf...giant lobster tails with ribeye for hubby and filet mignon with Bernaise for me. Theresa served us with heartfelt hospitality that made us feel like we were dining in their home. We are already looking forward to our next visit. The restaurant is casual and non pretentious where it's clear the locals enjoy popping in for a bite. If you're looking for a delicious lobster dinner, look no further!

So Catch really surprised my group and I. We were recommended this restaurant by multiple people we…read moreknow and after reading so many of the rave reviews we all became very excited to try it. Now I know we didn't sit at the bar like everyone says you have to but I'm sorry, even if we had, no one's personality can make up for the complete lack of flavor from every single dish we tried. We tried the calamari, the crab cakes, halibut, swordfish and cioppino. The calamari and the crab cakes may have been the most disappointing. The calamari was just a breaded fillet cut into strips with zero flavor or seasoning. The crab cakes were a sloppy mess and did not hold together at all, they just crumbled apart when you tried to eat it. They also didn't have a good flavor and were placed on a sad bed of raw spinach and topped with unmelted pre-shredded parm. Both looked as if you let your 8 year old make you something "all by themselves". The halibut was advertised with a florentine cream sauce. It literally tasted like nothing. No salt, no anything. The swordfish was supposed to have a spicy Veracruz sauce and that too was incredibly bland. Both dishes had the exact same vegetables on the plate, those were bland too but were better than the fish. The cioppino was served in a very cool little red cast iron pot but cioppino it was not. It had BROCCOLI and BRUSSELS SPROUTS and very small amounts of fish. The broth was very thin watery and slightly tomatoish taste but also lacked any amount of salt or seasoning. We forgot to take any photos but there are plenty already on here that match what I'm describing perfectly. Our server was completely average to poor, he may have forgotten about us. I'm really so perplexed as to how people can say they love this food so much, I've even thought about it several times today.

I was looking for a place to enjoy some appetizers and drinks, and I'm so glad I stopped here. Lily…read morewas my server, and she did an amazing job recommending dishes and specials. I had the short rib taco, which was really good, but the Ahi Crudo was definitely my favorite. Lily was very knowledgeable about the menu and recommended some local beers, which convinced me to try something different, and I have no regrets. The food and drinks were excellent. As someone who has worked in the restaurant industry for over two decades, I have to say I was very impressed by the service from the entire staff, from the moment I approached the host stand to the moment I left. It truly felt like everyone paid attention to detail. Lily's service was outstanding. I hope to come back soon and try some of the main dishes.

First off, service was very friendly and attentive. Kudos to the team…read more Enchilada chicken soup - very underwhelming and bland. There was barely any chicken and the veggies were cut in a stringy fashion, making it hard to eat the soup in any graceful manner with pieces hanging off every spoonful. Chips and salsa - nothing exciting...salsas felt under salted. I asked for salt on the side so my taste buds could feel some level of satisfaction. Sticky rice cocktail - delicious and easy to drink, loved it.

Had great food and amazing service!! Was my sister's…read morebirthday and they made it a special day.

We made a 7:30pm reservation on 04/16 to celebrate our anniversary, and from the moment we arrived,…read morethe experience was exceptional. We showed up a little early, but our table was already ready at 7:10, complete with a beautiful rose and a card wishing us a happy anniversary, such a thoughtful touch!! Our server was incredibly kind and attentive, and the manager Jorge made us feel genuinely welcomed. To start, we ordered the seared scallop special and the corn soufflé both were absolutely incredible. For our main courses, we had the pappardelle en rosa and the lomo saltado, and they did not disappoint. The key to enjoying the lomo saltado is getting a bit of everything in each bite, the fries, onions, peppers, rice, and meat. The combination is truly out of this world. Thank you for the outstanding hospitality and service. We've officially found our new favorite spot and can't wait to come back soon!

4.5 stars. Found this nice spot for affordable Mexican while walking around the charming downtown…read morePaso Robles. Glad we tried it. Very authentic food and friendly service. We started with a very hearty bowl of tasty pozole and I had a huge wet carne asada burrito while my wife had two tacos (al pastor and lengua). I couldn't even finish my burrito after that pozole and the complimentary chips! All the food was delicious and price was very reasonable. Was definitely worth it and would recommend trying it if in the mood for a very good, authentic, affordable Mexican meal.

Bomb dot com!!! Just leaving, and that was literally one of…read morethe best burritos I've ever had in my life. Shrimp burrito, wet style. OMG.

The food is incredible! smash burger delicious. And the manager Luis is extremely professional and…read morewelcoming! Very knowledgeable about the brewery he made our night!

Finally made it back for Spring break and enjoyed more of it by signing up for the brewery tour…read more 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)

This was a fun find that we stumbled upon between wineries. We wanted something to provide us some…read moresustenance but nothing too filling. The sign on the counter said - Soup of the Day - Loaded Baked Potato. Being that it was rainy out - this sounded like the perfect thing. And it was! This was one of the best potato soups I've ever had! Very light and creamy - not heavy. Just enough cheese and bacon on top. The server was very nice and the artwork on the walls were fun to look at.

Good place for breakfast (or lunch) brought to you by a local couple -- support local businesses!…read more A good size place (double than what's needed in my estimation), with a large bar. Nice walls, but the carpet on the floor has to go. I had a chorizo breakfast burrito, well-priced at $14. Kinda smallish, but packed and plenty. PS. The chorizo was excellent! Service by both the husband and wife were so nice and helpful. Go!

Wow! Wow! Wow! I…read moreworked as a head chef in s nice place. I'm VERY picky about restaurants and food. I love octopus and yellow tail and ceviche. This spot is crazy good! Don't miss out.

Part of a steadily growing number of Chef-driven eateries in Paso Robles Finca comes from Stephanie…read moreand Patrick Aguirre along with their son Diego, its location inside Old Hometown Nursery's historic farmhouse just steps from the Lofts at the Market. Spanish for "estate," or in this case farm, counter-style service and limited interior seating part of Finca's charm, Chef Aguirre's training includes the likes of Suzanne Goin and Thomas Keller while California's central coast yields a bounty of Fish, Meat and Produce. Offering Baja style quick-casual Mexican Food since May of 2021, Avocados from Morro Bay mashed into under-seasoned Guacamole with freshly made Chips, ownership focuses on local Wines and spirits across a menu of beverages including housemade Agua Fresca with flavors that change daily. Pricey for what it is, though ownership clearly cares about local businesses from Mary's Poutry to Octopus and Shrimp from independent California fishermen, guests can choose to sit indoors or on a porch out front while dining on wood-grilled Steak or a California-style Burrito filled with battered Shrimp. Attuned to the flavor profile of its target audience, namely the sort of people touring Paso Robles' wineries, those expecting spicy Mexican cuisine need to keep this in mind as Jalapenos largely come pickled while other Peppers are tempered by Cream, leaving dishes like the Duck al Pastor nearly too sweet.

I recently dined and HAD AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE. Food and cocktails were hands down outstanding. All…read morethe staff was so kind and I got the chance to meet the chef who delivered my Branzino. My husbands steak was cooked to perfection and we also had the fritto misto, amazing!! I will 100% be dining back here again !

Ive never left a review on yelp until today. This was truly a memorable experience!! The food and…read morecocktails at Enoteca are impeccable. I will be returning here quite often. Had the Chicken Milanese which was absolutely delicious! Super juicy chicken with a yummy crunchy topping. Enjoyed the mocha noir, it was like an espresso martini but one of the best Ive ever had. One thing I noticed was one cook working in the back on a super busy night, I think it was the chef, but she was absolutely killing it!!! Super fast and efficient, clean and simply fun to watch! I think Enoteca is now my new favorite place to eat :)

Wonderful restaurant with amazing food. Thoroughly enjoyed our meal with reasonable prices.read more

Went to the Stokehouse for dinner with 10 last night and had a brilliant experience. Was for a…read moremajor celebration, and the group was "stoked". Thanks so much, Cam and the great team, for your brilliant service. Will definitely be back again soon. Warren.