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    TASTE! Craft Eatery - Paso Robles

    4.2 (893 reviews)
    ModerateSalad, Bars, New American
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Janice W.

    We really enjoyed lunch at Taste, there are so many different options you can put together for your meal. We also had a wonderful server, Maddie, she was the best. Highly recommend!

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    Mone K.

    We were on our way to Carmel-by-the-Sea and stopped here for a break. The downtown area was charming, with lots of unique local shops to explore. We really loved the atmosphere! The menu had a great variety of options, which made it hard to choose. The sliders I ordered were flavorful, and the salad was incredibly fresh. The restaurant is also quite spacious, making it a great place to relax and enjoy a meal with family.

    Cow tippin slider. Rare.
    Keyiona R.

    Me and my friends went to the hot springs and then wanted to grab some food before we hit the road home. Looked on Yelp and landed on TASTE! Craft Eatery which is located in downtown Paso across from the park. The ambiance was really nice. Modern and chic. We liked the design. We ordered 3 different things. This is the feedback from my friends after asking how they liked their food. Food: Pacific Rim salad with sriracha chicken. The salad was good but the chicken was dry. Cow tippin sliders - didn't ask how she wanted the meat cooked. Steak came out rare. Which she ate and said was ok but not preferred. She kept referring to the sliders as sliding everywhere between the rare meat and thick tomato slice. I had the Cabo chicken and summer bbq slider. Cabo chicken slider - The chicken was grilled and leaned on the dry side. I liked the chipotle aioli sauce. I didn't like the thick slice of tomato that came on it. Summer BBQ slider - was my favorite. The pull pork was good. My only suggestion is it could have used more bbq sauce on it as it was very little bbq sauce. The sweet potato fries were good and I liked the seasoning on them but a couple of them didn't feel all the way done. Wine - we had a glass of Quest wine and it was amazing. Def recommend this red if you visit. The service could have been better. There were long gaps in between our server checking in on us. But when they stoped by they were nice and split our check which was appreciated. Overall, the food was ok could have been better. The wine was amazing.

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    George W.

    My wife found this place on our most recent visit to Paso Robles - Good eyes! We dropped in on a Tuesday night - we came in after a group of 6 were seated, and were seated within a few minutes. The place was really busy. I could see several flat screen TVs over the bar playing the World Cup, and the bar was slammed. We dithered over the menu - they provided a drink menu and a food menu. I ended up ordering a Trio - which was comprised of a Spicy Tuna sandwich, a Baja Burger (which was also spicy) and their Garlic Fries, which were served with a dish of a very spicy garlic aioli sauce that my wife and I shared. My wife ordered a Duo with a Vacation Mode sandwich which featured pesto chicken, hummus, olive tappanade, and garlic aioli. She really liked her sandwich. She paired that (Duo you get 2) with a California Cowboy Cobb salad, which as you can see in the photos, was quite large. The food was served hot and fresh - the fries were very nice shoestring type, and were cooked properly. I have had "spicy" Tuna sandwiches before - this was the first one which was really spicy - it was perfect. A nice slab of seared tuna as well. The burger was just plain good. They call the burgers "sliders" because they are around 3 inches in diameter. If you have a larger appetite, figure it out. The drinks were good - I ordered the Old Fashioned (if you don't know what that is, try one) and my wife ordered the more exotic Beauty School Dropout, which had Crowbar Pink Gin, Elderflower liquer, lavender and honey syrup, lemon AND lime juice which was served in a chilled cut glass coup glass. Yes, I know I used "glass twice". It was very tangy and refreshing. The place has large doors which were open with seating both inside and outside. There were larger tables for larger groups. Take a minute to go over the menu, or you might miss the slider of your dreams.

    Johnny burger, sweet potato fries, California Cobb salad
    Stephanie T.

    I stopped in around 6:00 PM and was able to grab a seat at the bar with no wait, although it looked like people without reservations had to wait for a table. Sitting at the bar ended up being a great choice! The restaurant has a really fun, welcoming vibe, and everyone on the staff was friendly and attentive. The food was absolutely delicious. I ordered the trio with the Johnny Burger, sweet potato fries, and the Cobb salad, and everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. I honestly wanted to try several other items on the menu because everything sounded so good, but I was completely full by the end of my meal. If you're visiting downtown Paso Robles, I definitely recommend stopping here. Great atmosphere, excellent service, and fantastic food. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in town!

    Aftin J.

    This restaurant is such a fun concept and allows for many mixed match plates. I go the vaquero slider and spring chicken slider with the French Brussels. All was delicious but I realized it was far too much food for me. Our waitress was great, I loved the cozy feeling of the interior. Great dinner.

    Liz B.

    Nice variety of combinations. Fits all sizes of appetites. Drinks and service were satisfying! Open air dining. Beautiful day!

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    Suzanne Z.

    Such a great little place ! Great selection, nice bar and we had an excellent server! Will come back !

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    Aimee K.

    We recently discovered Taste Craft Eatery while we were walking around Paso Robles for a fast and convenient place to eat while we were staying in the area. We wanted a place that had some wine and beer and a nice selection of food and Taste seemed to fit our needs perfectly. We didn't have any reservations so we were prepared to wait but we lucked out and were seated immediately out on the patio under a heat lamp. SCORE! Although it was chilly out, the heat lamp was just warm enough to be outside on the patio. It was a great spot to see all the foot traffic and all the holiday lights on display at the adjacent park. We had a wonderful server (unfortunately, I can't remember her name) who explained how we could best sample the Taste experience. We got a quartet of: California cowboy Cobb salad, super power spin salad, gouda burger and a blue bird chicken sandwich plus an order of truffled up fries with a few glasses of Paso Robles wines. Everything was just delicious and the portion sizes were just right so we didn't quite overeat. The restaurant was busy with all of the tables getting turned over with great efficiency. The outdoor patio was filled with joy as we observed families and friends exchanging tales of the weather and their journeys to Paso Robles. We truly enjoyed our first Taste experience and look forward to returning to Paso Robles for another adventure! I hope more people come in to experience all that Taste has to offer!

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    Heidi L.

    Taste is one of my favorites. They understood the assignment. Being a foodie I enjoy trying different choices and don't like to waste food either. This is a must stop for me when I'm in the area. The service is always good, the restaurant is beautiful and I love sitting where I can view the park as well. Drink choices are always rotating and lovely but tonight I was just passing through so I passed on indulging in one. The calamari was light and crispy. Usually I always prefer one sauce over the other however both choices were delectable. On to the main course, the Cali-prese salad was so yummy. The mozzarella fresh and soft and the balsamic was wonderful. The Gouda burger was simple but exactly what I was wanting. Every dish here has its own unique flavor and it was a compliment to the other choices. The vacation mode was a chicken slider with olive tapenade, garlic aoli and pesto. I try something different each time but this one was one of my favorites. I think I say that each time I come here, lol. Can't wait for next time.

    Poor attempt at photo eating :)  some of the mushroom flatbread and fries, along with teen munching on sliders
    Tim L.

    We stopped here to get a quick taste of Paso Robles on our way back to the SF Bay Area from SLO. It's situated in the nice square with a charming playground and walking area. Honestly, I came to charge my car at the nearby supercharger. We were lucky though, as this area has a fair amount of traffic at lunch. Getting to the actual craft eatery, we were seated quickly on a Tuesday near lunchtime. Our waiter was polite and patient and even offered to explain their menus. They typically have many slider types that you can choose from in groupings or 1-4 (or more, I'm sure!). We had a hungry teen with us who got 3 of his own. I split a duo with my spouse and got some supplementary appetizers (mushroom flatbread and fries). I found their fare pretty tasty! My slider was the lamb burger which had a nice spice zing to it. It was a little too zingy for my teen though. He still was fine with his other sliders. My spouse had the steak ish burger which was also delicious, if not a bit harder to bite into versus a burger. The apps were also great and filling. Supplemented by a glass of wine, I'd say it was a fantastic outing for us. A nice option for those in the area in my book!

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    Not great. Sliders were pretty weak and buns were stale. The Guy Fieri sign out front lured us. Very disappointing

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    So the website says Brunch, but there are no actual brunch items on the menu. Are there breakfast items made available? The thought of fries, fish, and pulled pork after an evening in wine country does not sounds appealing.

    Hi there! If you scroll down on our menus page you will see the BRUNCH! menu. We do indeed have an amazing selection of Brunch Sliders, Brunch Benedicts, Brunch Bowls and Brunch Fries ALL of which are available in our same "Mix and Match" concept.… 

    Do you have public wifi, for a working lunch?

    Hi there! We do not have public wifi.

    Are you a pet friendly restaurant?

    We love pets! We allow dogs on our patio. We prefer to have them on our back patio during busy times since our front facing terrace patio is small. We have received complaints from non pet guests in the past so we try to use our best judgment on… 

    Hello do you have access to peacock streaming we are trying to watch the rugby World Cup opening match this afternoon?

    I’m sorry we do not stream Peacock

    Can I make a lunch reservation for 6 on Monday April 4th?

    Hi there! All reservations are made online at www.taste2900.com. Just click on the RESERVATIONS page and the link is right there. Cheers and we look forward to seeing you!

    Does staff wear mask and follow COVID protocol?

    Yes, staff does wear masks and follow protocol. They are amazing! Exceptional, friendly and informative on local attractions. I've been there twice and the next time I'm in the area will be my third time. Don't miss out

    Does your restaurant have Bottomless Mimosas?

    We don’t do bottomless however we are more than happy to keep em coming, within reason, all brunch long!

    Does Taste charge a corkage fee for wine brought in?

    Yes-$20

    Do you take reservations for or accept party of 6? On Yelp it’s showing minimum 9 people. Look forward to hearing back from you!

    Hi Mina! We don’t take reservations however prior to your visit you can join our waitlist virtually through Yelp which will make your wait much more manageable. We also have a cocktail lounge for having a drink while you wait!

    Do you have a different menu for Brunch?

    We do! We have brunch items that you can mix and match into your trio, duo or quartet such as benedicts, sweet and savory “brunch bowls” and brunch fries topped with poached eggs and hollandaise.

    Is this business dog friendly?

    Yes, there were dogs on the patio during my past 2 visits the year.

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    Just wow. First if you are not a foodie keep moving. You won't get it, or instead surprise…read moreyourself 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.

    I've decided there are two kinds of Michelin restaurants. The first spends the entire evening…read morereminding 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.

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    Ironhorse Restaurant & Bar - Breakfast

    Ironhorse Restaurant & Bar

    3.8(25 reviews)
    5.1 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Private events

    I admit it. I had fairly low expectations for a mid-level hotel, Cambria. I've stayed at other…read morelocations, and thought the food was fair. But coming here the other night to dine & socialize with friends, I was duly impressed and the food was excellent. Here at Ironhorse, we had drinks, and the gf and I shared a burger & caesar salad (her idea, not mine -- I like the whole enchilada), and partook of a chicken wing app. Whoa. The burger was absolutely delish and one of the best in the greater Paso area. The caesar was HUGE made with little gem lettuce -- we loved it. The wings were perfect, so good. Service was lovely. Food was quick. What more do you want? Well, I want more and more times here.

    Ironhorse Restaurant & Bar is located in the Cambria Hotel lobby…read more Hubs and I were staying at the hotel and decided to have dinner here after a long day. The restaurant & bar are open to everyone. Don't have to be a hotel guest to dine here. After we sat down at one of the tables, the bartender came to take our order. He was pulling double duty as the waiter. He was the only person working the restaurant & bar. He was working his tail off trying to be everywhere. But alas barely there. We didn't get drink refills offered until the end of our meal. We waited and it took a bit of time to get the check as well. The bartender/waiter was doing his best. He had the greatest attitude, positive energy. I had the steak n frites and Hubs had the cheeseburger. The steak was gorgeous and tasted great. I found the frites to be an odd pairing though. But I got about halfway through the steak, when I pulled off a melted piece of plastic wrap from atop of the steak. Blah! Hubs on the other hand thought his cheeseburger was delicious. He let me take a bite. Just a bite. I took a big ole shark bite. Nicely seasoned fat, juicy patty. The housemade chips were a good compliment.

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    TASTE! Craft Eatery - Paso Robles - salad - Updated September 2026

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