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    Sonic Drive-In

    2.4 (66 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    Coney Island Foot long with sides of fries, mozzarella sticks & fries. Also with a strawberry cheesecake shake. Yum!
    J S.

    I was sad to hear that A&W closed its doors here in Atascadero. Sooo I guess Sonics is taking its place. The only hot dog/burger chain we have in town like this is wiener-schnitzel. I had the coney foot long w/onions. Got a side of jalapeño poppers & some mozzarella sticks with a strawberry cheesecake shake. All was good and hot, kids also liked their burgers & fries. Service did take a little bit but the server apologized for the wait & threw in a couple more mozzarella sticks he did forget the sauces which I really wanted to try. The New jalapeño ranch. The whole set up for this restaurant does need to be better. 2 drive in parking. 2 for pick up orders & if busy the drive thru line does block everyone in the parking lot.

    Jordan K.

    One of the worst designed Sonics I have visited. Only 4 drive up stalls which is blocked by drive thru traffic. 90 percent of the parking spots are also blocked by the drive thru traffic. You can't order from the patio so you will have to walk inside to order. I had to repeat my name twice and the lady still had to come out from the back to get my name. Sonic needs to step up to the future and have a kiosk like McD's! Food came out after about 6 minutes from ordering and only one mess up on a drink. Food tasted like Sonic so no knock on that or the customer service. But it was not worth the $45 for 2 combos and a kids meal. They also don't have the full menu from their App and you can't use the App ordering or rewards.

    Double cheeseburger tots and a shake. $15 and some change.
    Matt W.

    First the food is what you should expect from a sonic. It was good and the service was friendly and prompt. It is what it is supposed to be. It was a bummer the drive up stalls were closed but I can see why as the parking lot and drive thru is a terrible design for when it's busy. Dining area seems to get neglected as most fast food places seem not to care about clean tables or floors. I was the only person inside and maybe 5 people drove thru the drive thru and not one clean table to sit at. It was weird to have the kiosk ask for a tip when paying. But the food was good.

    Ocean water
    Tiffany L.

    Finally found time to stop by and try out the newest location of Sonic - definitely visit on a week day since weekends tend to be a little hectic and the line could stretch out to the main road. I've gone to Sonic in Hayward & Gilroy before and was excited to have a nice little chicken sandwich, tater tots & my favorite Ocean Water. The staff was super kind and were great at handling such a long line in the drive thru. My boyfriend had also ordered popcorn chicken & mozzarella sticks. OKAY THE FOOD: The chicken sandwich was great, considering we didn't wait long to order & receive our food. The ocean water (and ice nuggets) was amazing as always. The mozzarella sticks were alright, they didn't have the best cheese pull but was crispy and flavorful. The tater tots were SO CRISPY, and the popcorn chicken was a great snack! To be honest, I wouldn't bother if there was a huge line, BUT it's not too bad and honestly I'd give it a try if you haven't gone here before. happy eating :-)

    Probably about 20 minutes to go, lol.
    Lynnette M.

    Don't like having to leave negative reviews, but if warranted ... There was NO crowd management going on here - AT ALL. True, they're in their opening days, but something they absolutely NEED to do, that they have NOT done, is display a sign showing all menu items BEFORE you get to the ordering kiosk. That way you don't tie up the line behind you trying to decide what it is you want once you FINALLY get there. Knowing in advance what the menu items are would go a LONG way in helping the line to move along more quickly. But being stuck in line for over an hour after having been only about the 20th car back was simply inexcusable, and would've proven to be no issue at all at In n' Out. Okay, but what about the food itself? Worth the wait? Got two of their butter garlic burgers, and honestly wish I could say they tasted as good as they sounded, but alas, no. They were what could only be described as unappetizingly gummy, mushy and not tasty - at all. Neither one of us finished our burgers, and we won't be returning.

    Crispy Chicken Sandwich
    Bryce S.

    Located off the San Anselmo exit, on San Palo Rd, is Sonic. It was the old KFC. I'll give it to people that the parking lot is a little tight, compared to a lot of sonics, but no more than other fast food places. We went through the drive through and had 3 people ahead of us and only had to wait 10 mins total. The gentleman at the window was very welcoming and delivered awesome customer service. I ordered the Crispy Chicken Sandwich Combo, Lg Fry, Lg Onion Rings, Lg Coke, Med Reese's Blast. First, the Chicken Sandwich was better than BK, McD's, Wendy's or Carls Jr. My picture shows it was an actual breast and not highly processed. The brioche bun had a sweetness. I like how the lettuce and onion make a nice earthy, sweetness, bed for the chicken. The fries were salty, crispy, and yet, soft in the middle, good. Love how they do the ice in Soda's. The onion rings were a little soft, but I loved the flavor and grit. The Blast was bomb. Sonics used to use more of a fake ice cream 10 years ago, now it's more real. It was a 5/5 fast food experience, but 4/5 overall. The Chicken Sandwich was small and the Onion Rings should've been Crunchier. *Overall, great experience. People need to chill. They recently opened and for some reason, people are expecting gourmet and perfection. They also have one of the largest fast food menu. Huge selection!

    Taste weird not what it was
    Conan H.

    I DoorDash order strawberry cheesecake shake taste funny weird not good at all and they forgot my other drink also fries were cold

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    They forgot about our food. Worst service ever. They got our order wrong when we retold them.

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    My cheese sticks were cold and the cheese wasn't melted. The slushie wasn't even blended all the syrup was at the bottom.

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    Worst service out of every fast food restaurant. 10/10 for messing up orders every single time!! Hire people who actually care.

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    Yummy double cheeseburger on Mondays! 1.99. Fresh tasting, added onions. Get it while it lasts.

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    Sylvester's Burgers - Double bacon cheeseburger!

    Sylvester's Burgers

    3.8(585 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    I was hungry... I had just driven about 3 hours to get into town, checked into my hotel (which is…read morealso amazing) and started to try and find food. Several places were closed for the day already and I saw this little corner place that still had the Open sign on. Burgers? Sure, why not, that should fill me up and it sure did! I ordered the regular Old Fashioned (no cheese), side of fries and a drink. Everyone was very friendly and helpful as I've never been to this place to eat before let alone this part of the state! The burger was perfectly cooked at medium and very juicy and delicious! Fried were good, not great but the burger was the star of the meal anyway. But I will say the fries were good once I dipped them in the dripping juices and sauce from the burger. But it was a very hearty burger and after a long drive, really hit the spot! If I'm ever in this area again or see another Sylvester's I will definitely make it a point to visit and try a different burger. Favorite dish: Old Fashioned with no cheese. Go out and EAT!

    I came in today with a plan to surprise my grandson with his birthday burger but we were getting it…read moreall to go for 6 people. I brought my two little grandsons on with me after school let out. First I was prepared because I lived in Atas 28 years and I knew the problem this location has with the middle school and high school kids hanging out here after school. They drive away customers and take up all the seating. Today it was raining in a freak May 28 storm so all the teens were inside. Worst case scenario and it's already normally bad. They even stand in the door and block you from entering as they are talking to another one walking by. I just made my way up the door and pushed forward not intending to be deterred. Inside the teens were taking up fully at least 3 tables for 4 people, mostly boys and there was an old couple in the corner trying to eat a meal that looked very uncomfortable. The teens, none of them had food ordered or on the table. All they do is buy soda or take it as they knew the cashier young girl. I wonder if they even pay for it. I saw her hand them cups I've seen other reviews with people complaining like me about the place being overrun with non paying customers. They will stand in the way too and block the drink machines, door access or whatever. They also have no manners and will not move or say excuse me or anything. All tough guys. lol. I had to kinda push my way through to get to the register. I told my little grandsons to quickly sit down at the only empty table and wait for me while I ordered to go. The girl at the counter was sweet and helpful which was a relief. Note: They give you a discount if you pay with cash. Our order cane up pretty quick because we were the only paying customers left since the old couple already had their food. The place was 100% full with squatters taking all the tables and management needs to step up and post signs. If not dining please move along and afk them to get out of the chairs and leave. !!!!!!! When weather is nice outside even more hoards are out there and it's difficult for families or couples to enjoy a meal. We got home with the food for our 9 year olds birthday dinner and the fries were soggy greasy. I even put them in my big air fry oven to warm and crisp them but they remained soggy. The onion rings were crispy. The 3 large tri tip salads were pretty good but I can only eat lean tri tip. Most of it was not edible for me. The boys liked their kids burgers. Dan had the 1/3 lb bacon burger with cheddar and he liked it. Anyway this restaurant would greatly increase their profit and be a comfortable place if they stepped up and saved tables for paying guests who order food. Isn't that the point of a restaurant?

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    Sylvester's Burgers - Tons of birthday pics on the walls and ceiling

    Tons of birthday pics on the walls and ceiling

    Sylvester's Burgers - The $5.50 chili fries were small, chili good. But, I could skip next time--frozen fries!

    The $5.50 chili fries were small, chili good. But, I could skip next time--frozen fries!

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    Wood Peckers Grill - The "chalk" board menu! ;)

    Wood Peckers Grill

    4.3(3 reviews)
    3.0 mi

    Love sitting watching the golfers & the hotdogs are the best!! Miss the potato salad they used to…read moreserve though.

    This small little deli counter produced BIG flavor & amazing views!!! There's seating inside as…read morewell as out & you can watch the golfers (and deer!) go by. It's a very peacefully place to have a leisurely lunch or just a pick up quick bite ;) There is beer, wine & a full bar in case you want to unwind with a drink. There's also fresh baked goods, hot coffee & teas. Really there's a little something for everyone! They pride themselves on there "world famous hot dog" it's a 1/4lb dog split & grilled served on a warm bun & a plentiful condiment bar to boot. Ask the friendly staff in the Deli how the dog came to be "world famous" they be happy to tell you! It's a cute story :) The burgers don't take second place either, the juicy all beef patty comes on a toasted sesame bun served w LTPO (lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion) you can always spruce it up w cheese, bacon, or an ortega chili, (w and additional fee of course. :) The meals include a side of your choice, now there is no fries, but they make up for it with their HOME MADE potato salad, mac salad or chili, among the other standard sides, green salad, chips & salsa or a bag of kettle chips!!! There is SO many food options it's hard to list, point is you should see it for yourself, you won't be disappointed!!! It is a lil tucked away, but well worth the visit. ENJOY!!! :)

    A-Town Diner - "Bacon" cheeseburger well done...no bacon and not well done.

    A-Town Diner

    3.8(339 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    We decided at the last moment today to go to the movies on a Friday night. That brought back some…read morememories. I'd seen an ad for Hail Mary and found it at the Colony in A Town. We had time for dinner so off we went. Hum whats nearby the theatre, alot of places to eat really...we'd liked the A town diner before, the menu covers it all practically so...We parked seven o'clock the dinner tush had passed and in we went. We were seated at a small booth, perfect. Drink orders taken now we needed to decide what to eat. M went with a light breakfast offering a pancake, a scrambled egg and bacon. Hum it was dinner time dear, I needed more time. The fish & chips were the special and it was Good Friday but I went big with the hot pastrami sandwich. Fries are extra so I ordered the onion rings to accompany the sammie. Pretty quick the food was out of the kitchen and on the table in front of us, wow M dove right into that 7" pancake as soon as she finished pouring on the syrup. My sandwich was a hood size on a very soft french roll a good six inches Very tasty but I always think there should be more meat than bread, there was alot of bread in that roll. Where's the beef, right... Onion rings, nothing special your average frozen beer battered Moores onion ring served late but freshly hot. We had a good meal, good service and a fair price. Was it five star, no it was a good four star, we didn't need or want anything special. Now dessert was a calling from behind that glass display when we walked in the door but tonight the stomach and the wallet forgave. We were gonna need reason for movie concessions, right? Foodguy-Martin

    We showed up here not knowing they would be closing in 15 minutes. I wanted to leave because I…read morehated when that used to happen to me, but the very friendly server insisted we stay. I ordered a full breakfast and my wife ordered an ice cream sundae. Both were delicious, and service was super quick! We'll be back...during regular hours...soon!

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    Three-Egg Omelet, "A-Town Cluck" -- Diced chicken breast, avocado, bacon and cheddar cheese. 2 thumbs up!

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    Wild Fields Brewhouse - Dogs!

    Wild Fields Brewhouse

    4.1(149 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    We recently moved to Atascadero with our family of 3 and our 1-year-old son, and Wild Fields…read moreBrewhouse has already become a favorite. It's super family friendly, and our son loves the toddler play area. Our nieces also love the arcade games, so it's a great spot for kids and families. The beer is the best we've had in Atascadero, especially the west coast-style pale ales and IPAs like Atasca-where-o, Afraid of the Grade, Mouse Rock, and Hop Clarity. The staff has always been great, the indoor/outdoor space is awesome for groups, and having a full kitchen makes it even better. We even hosted a small lead-in gathering there the night before our son's 1st birthday party, and it was perfect. We're excited to keep coming back and becoming regulars.

    First thing wife and myself noticed upon walking into Wild Fields is how it has a very similar vibe…read moreto Pizza Ports in SoCal: starting with the arcade, family friendly atmosphere, and even their beer board design. This makes total sense knowing that the owners came from San Diego and both worked for PPBC. Being familiar with Wild Fields award-winning brews we settled for the flight and then added some food later. Being a West Coast IPA couple, we were not disappointed with their draft offerings. In addition to IPAs, they have a good representaion of other styles, so there will be something for everyone-as long as they like beer. Wild Fields also puts together a home-brew competion, fuly embracing their community and craft beer roots. The winner gets to brew a batch of their recipe on the house system and this ultra low alcohol, smoked wheat beer was one of the most unique beers I've had. For the food, we had pulled pork and loaded mac-n-cheese. Pulled pork was fine, but I'd prefer more smoke flavor and aroma. For loaded mac, the protein is polish sausage-not something I've seen before. While it somewhat works, I don't think I'd order this again. They also had a ticketed comedy show, which we stayed for after the official closing time on a Saturday. It was fun and totally worth it. With their strong local connections and family atmosphere, Wild Fields in Atascadero is worth the detour from SLO and Paso destinations, especially for families.

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    Wild Fields Brewhouse - Arcade - Interior

    Arcade - Interior

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    Colony Sandwich

    Colony Sandwich

    4.0(253 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    Sandwiches are not normal here but they are fantastic. Had a chance to check out this place and…read morethe ambiance was really cool which is what caught my attention at first. Tried the Monte Cristo and it was not heavy with frying oil which is a great! The jam it came with matched the savory of the meat inside perfectly. A very solid sandwich, wish it came with a side of fries or chips though but that was extra it looks like. After wards I saw they had homemade hand dipped ice cream bars and thought I would try one. It was AMAZING and so good. The table next to me as asking about it and hopefully they got one as well later. The ice cream was really smooth and not over sweet, the nuts on the bar that I got were the perfect texture. The size of the bar was pretty hefty as well, almost good for sharing after a meal there. Staff was friendly and attentive so bonus points there. Favorite dish: Chocolate hand-dipped vanilla ice cream bar with peanuts and almonds. Go out and EAT!

    We stopped here for lunch on the drive back to the Bay Area as the sandwiches looked interesting on…read morethe menu. The set up is like a backyard picnic kind of vibe- some outdoor seating, corn hole, a semi open air bar/eating area, and a smaller dining room. I got the porchetta sandwich and my wife got the Turkey and Tot sando from the breakfast menu. We also split a bowl of fries. The portions were good- the sandwiches were big! My porchetta sandwich was tasty but very messy to eat with the amount of pesto and lemon caper sauce. In the end, a little too much caper flavor for me, that's one thing I would change. The turkey and tot sando was the better of the two sandwiches. It's like breakfast in a brioche bun! Delicious! Plenty of fries, we didn't even finish it. Would come back to try more of the sandwiches!

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    Colony Sandwich - Tater Tots

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    Ale’s Mexican Grill & Cafe - Tacos - carnitas and chile verde with the works

    Ale’s Mexican Grill & Cafe

    4.7(165 reviews)
    3.0 mi
    $

    We walked in and the ambience was very nice. The inside was very clean. Everything was in order as…read morefar as chairs and tables. I didn't get our waiter's name, but he was very friendly, welcomed us and told us we could sit wherever we would like and he took our order. He was Very friendly, very playful, which we enjoyed very much talking to him during our order. I Had lunch with my coworker. I ordered the Chile Verde plate. The meat was very tender and the chili sauce that was in it was not spicy but had a good flavor. The beans and rice gave it a great touch cause they both had a really good flavor as well. It came with either corn or flour tortillas which I ordered the corn tortillas which were very soft and tasted homemade. I will definitely eat there again when I'm in town. But you will have to go there and eat to form your own opinion.

    Mmm! This restaurant has the best tacos and most friendly service ever. This is our 2nd time here…read moreand it's going to be our regular stop when we drive up and down from the bay are to SoCal. I love getting the 2 taco plate with Chile verde and carnitas and my husband gets shrimp or fish dishes. We also enjoy the freshly made complimentary chips and salsa. We had a friendly female server our first time and this time we met Nacho who was so nice and welcoming. We could tell that the place really prioritizes their customer service along with their food. We will be back!

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    Inside Seating

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