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?

Assistance+ Balance+…read moreCleanliness+ Deliciousness+ Environment+ Service is great, wonderful waitresses! Price to quality is good! Clean restaurant! Delicious food! Great atmosphere casual country.

Worth Stopping By…read more Stopped by Jack's Bar and Grill and had a solid experience overall. I ordered the chicken spinach wrap and a burger both were OK. Nothing over the top, but they were fresh, well-prepared, and hit the spot. The atmosphere and service were great, which made the visit enjoyable. It's a good, reliable place to stop in Templeton if you're looking for something casual and easy. I'd come back and try something else on the menu.

Had an absolutely incredible sausage breakfast sandwich here last week to go along with a fantastic…read moreginger latte. This has quickly become one of my favorite stops since moving to South Atascadero. Friendly staff, clean space, and a fun + balanced breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu respectively. They also have a bar side with a nice craft beer and wine menu featuring local beers and wines and live music on Saturdays. I can't wait to try other items on this menu. What a gem in Santa Margarita this is.

Amazing!! I will…read morealways stop by The Porch when I am in Santa Margarita. The staff was fast and friendly, making recommendations of which dishes I should order. I ordered a salad with fried chicken and hard-boiled eggs, was it a Cobb Salad with Chicken, I don't recall but it was so yummy. Could have been a meal in itself, but I also ordered what I think was a Turkey Sandwich with Bacon, might have been a BLT. It came with the most amazing fries!! I dined outside and it was so peaceful. Definitely will return here!!

Unique restaurant away from the down town crowds. Beautiful open space with trees and large area…read morefor kids to play. Delicious food we love the seafood skewers and extra meaty smoked ribs. Plentiful servings almost to much to eat in one serving. Friendly wait staff and ample wine and beer selections from local wineries.

Back again May 24, 2026. Celebrating 3 family birthdays. Reservation for 6 people. Our table was…read morewaiting as requested on the patio and had been set up for service. The good. We had a great new waiter who was a young g male with dark hair, tall thin and had the popular "Lama" young men's hair style. He was very accommodating as I laid out my requests. Based on past errors from the female waiters I knew what I needed to specifically ask for. As usual they were understaffed. I feel so bad for the staff here. Management shorts staffing to boost profits. It makes dining here stressful and definitely not a relaxed dining experience. Staff other best but they almost literally have to run to keep up with demand Usually there's no busboy either or maybe 1 for inside and out. Dishes always pile up More bad. Don't ever order the prime rib if it's not Saturday. We think my daughter's was cooked on Saturday, served at full price on Sunday but leftovers and was dry and tough. It's costly too. She discovers it back this time as she didn't want to wait another hour for something else. The salads are usually great but this evening they were half salads. Like they ran short and skimped on each one. Onion rings are always good. I dip mine in their salsa. Others catsup or ranch. The ribs were not good -- 2 full racks. The meat was very tough like eating dry pork chops not tender and good. My friend happened to be having her husband's 75th birthday party there toward the end of our meal they showed up. An extra table for about 12 had been added on the grass area at the end of outside the patio. With folding metal chairs. They did NOT staff for the extra seating and my friend texted me after we left that they waited a full HOUR to even get waters!! This is not acceptable. I don't feel that anything will improve until some time that this restaurant is sold and has new management. I just wish that someone would open another steakhouse in North County and provide good service. Apparently we will never see adequate staffing at Loading Chute. So until there's another option we keep coming back. I miss McClintocks in downtown Paso. Finally one last note. I'm a sparkling wine drinker and I love the Wycliffe Sparkling they serve. It's not dry and so delicious. Just perfect and inexpensive too. Win win.

There are dinners... and then there are Grand Prize Bling…read moreRing dinners that come with a reputation you've already heard about more than once. McPhee's Grill was part of my winning night from the Lumina Alliance gala -- supporting women and families in our community -- and I couldn't be more pleased. I shared my win with my neighbor (because some things are meant to be celebrated properly), and she immediately said, "That's my favorite steakhouse." From one Mc to another... I'm taking that as very good guidance. There's something special about places that consistently show up -- for their guests and for their community. Supporting Lumina Alliance while being known for a memorable dining experience? That's a combination I respect. I'm very much looking forward to the evening... and already planning to do it right. Scarlett Cougar (AKA Sher McG)

If you are looking for an absolutely incredible meal you need to stop in and eat here! The filet,…read morethe pork chop, the tempura shrimp.........some of the best food we've had! The crème brûlée is absolutely to die for, the best I've ever had! Service was friendly and fast. If you are looking the old saloon feel but slightly more upscale this is it.

The staff was young and energetic, the atmosphere was super friendly and vibrant. Even the view…read morefrom inside was beautiful. The chairs felt a little weak and sketchy which is an easy fix and the restaurant is upstairs but not tricky or hard to necessarily find. The food was AMAZING. The Tri tip sandwich was fat and juicy, the salmon was cooked amazingly, and packed with flavor down to the jalapeño poppers that exploded with flavor every bite. 10/10 I'll be coming back and recommending this spot to others.

Food was pretty good but we were routinely forgotten about. Our server openly said to her coworker…read morein front of us "oops I forgot about them again" because we had to go inside to ask about the bill

The Ragged Inn Restaurant offers an affordable and delicious menu. The preparation and presentation…read moreare wonderful! Staff are professional and helpful. They interact with customers and are accommodating to special requests. The setting at Ragged Point is beautiful. Dinners are served on a open patio or inside their high ceilinged dining room Eating dinner and listening to the waves crashing on the cliffs is a wonderful experience.

We were seated promptly, but it took quite a while before a server came to our table. The…read morerestaurant didn't seem particularly busy, yet we had to wave someone down every time we needed anything. I ordered the halibut tacos, and they had very little fish compared to all the other fillings. My partner ordered the salmon salad. The salmon arrived looking burnt and had an unusual flavor. When we mentioned it, we were told that's how it's prepared, but they did replace the dish. Unfortunately, the replacement tasted the same. The salad itself was fresh and good, but the salmon had a flavor that seemed off. It's disappointing because the restaurant is in such a beautiful location, and we were expecting a much better dining experience.

We really enjoyed our meal here a few Sunday's ago on Father's Day! They make absolutely killer…read moreburgers, especially the Creston burger. It's one of the very best I've had in all of SLO county hands down. There's something special/unique about heading out on the highway 41 east to Creston and LB Saloon in particular. When you pull into the few block radius that is Creston it's always a fun feeling. They've got a great outdoor patio with live music, a throwback feeling interior/bar, and an unassuming character to the establishment that's awesome. We really appreciate our visits out here and the high quality of the food, beverages, live music, and a friendly staff.

Surprise find on the way back to highway 101 from a visit to see the wildflowers at Carrizo…read moreNational Monument. We needed a bio break and to stretch our legs. We came upon the intersection that Longbranch sits at and decided to check it out. Glad we did. We split the Smoked Pork Cuban Sandwich with fries and a pint of their rotating beer on tap. The sandwich was so good! Had a little zing at the end of each bite from the banana peppers included on the bottom. We both loved it. The beer was a Mosaic Pale Ale from a local SLO brewery called "There doesn't exist" We sat outside in their patio section, the weather was perfect. We learned our 3:30p Sunday arrival meant that we missed the live music they have on Sundays from noon-3pm. Bummer Service was quick and friendly. Would definitely return if it was along the path of our future travels.