Went to lake Park on Sunday to see the car show and with time to kill afterwards, my girlfriend and…read moreI decided to grab some beer. She was excited to get into A-Town and wanted to spin by Traffic Records, but first Wild Fields Brewhouse. Located near the theater in what seemed like an under used strip mall, Wild Fields anchors down a large portion of the building. It felt like a German brewhouse, walking into a wine, open room with bar and booth seating, along with picnic tables. Arcade games dotted the far walls and the kitchen located at the end of the bar. Lots of stainless steel behind the roll up door with a list of what's :in the tanks" on thew glass behind the bar. The top list showed 20 beers available with Berliner Weiss listed as a 3.99 beer. Nice touch, and show this 3.99 beer rotates, as I returned a few days later. After finishing reviewing all the breweries in Paso for the SLO Beer Guide, A-Town was next on my list, but hadn't got down there until this visit. Talking to a couple at Cal Coast, they both agreed that Learning to Fly was their favorite IPA, so that was my mission, to check out this beer. That said, we each got a flight of beers to share and was able to sample 8 different beers from Atascadero Beach, 4101, Windswept Fields and Porch Drinkin' to Mouse Rock, Hop Clarity and License to Fill. We also tossed in Three Bridges and Oktoberfest. Unfortunately, Learning to Fly was sold out, so we left with a can as well as Cloudbreak. The beers, flawless. While not every style I faithfully drink, like brown ales or a Marzen, but am experienced enough to know a well crafted beer when I taste one. Three Bridges won gold at WBC and GABF in 2022, as did Atascadero Beach. MY second trip back I sampled their English Brown Ale, Pine Mountain Monolith, which took home gold in 2021 and 2022 from GABF and WBC, repeating that in 2022 at GABF. As was recommended to me, Learning to Fly, the 7% WCIPA was incredible. As I summerized in my beer review, "Wild Fields' first flight and still a defining one. Simcoe, Mosaic, and Citra at 7% ABV and 100 IBU -- citrusy, piney, dank, tropical, crushable. The brewery's own mixtape, played from the very beginning. Still sounds good." We didn't sample any food while we were there, but they do have an extensive menu in place. Seems like a fun place to hang out and grab some beer and food. We will be back, thanks for the great beer!

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.

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!

Cute little restaurant with a very nice outdoor dining area in the back…read more They're special was Local caught black cod with chips. I love fish and chips so I thought it would be very fresh because it was Local caught. French fries or delicious! My husband, I took one bite of the cod and left the rest. It was so fishy it was unpalatable. So it was a little bummed about that. Service was great. You walk up to the front and order your food and pick it up when ready. Probably try burger next time. Because the fresh fish was not so fresh.

Just had a terrific meal. Service was terrible with 3 or 4 employees and only 2 tables. Felt like…read morethey didn't even want to bother with us. The food was great , but probably wont go back

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

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!!

Loading Chute has been on our list since our last visit to Paso from many recommendations from…read morelocals. Definitely worth the 20-30 minute drive. Ride share will be hard to get for pick up so I'd recommended driving yourself. The staff were friendly and very large inside and beautiful outside area. Unfortunately no pictures! We had a clam chowder, order of ribs, and took advantage of the 20 oz bone in ribeye special! It was a lot of food!! Everything was cooked to perfection, large portions, fresh, and delicious! So happy to finally try and cannot wait to go back during our annual trip! Must try!

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.

I was craving a good clam chowder. I wanted to try Morro Grill. From their reviews, many said that…read moretheir chowder was really good. I ordered the seafood chowder, loaded! It comes with two pieces of Texas toast. Nicely toasted with a buttery crunch on the outside, yet fluffy anf soft on the inside. Perfect for dipping. Now, about the chowder... The LOADED seafood chowder wasn't really good, it was DELICIOUS!! Our server said it's actually award winning! We will definitely return for their chowder. So flavorful and creamy! Perfect! Our server, Kaitlyn, she was super sweet and also the best. Very thoughtful in thinking of everything. Thank you, Kaitlyn! Morro Grill's reviews looked pretty good so we're looking forward to returning to try their other menu items. Especially their homemade carrot cake that Kaitlin recommended but we were too full. They're located upstairs but they have an elevator if you need it. They have indoor and outdoor seating (right on the water). The outside can get a little warm on sunny days but not as hot as the Central Valley! Morro Grill has only been here a year but we hope they'll last many more, for our return trips!

Our server at the bar, a young woman, was very friendly and attentive. We can be a little…read moreProgressive Auto Commercial these days but she rolled with our non-sensical banter. Mostly we were excited about the mid 90's, early 2000's music playlist that included Biggie; Bone, Thugs, & Harmony; Craig Mack; and some classic R&B joints I'm failing to remember right now. All this while we enjoyed two very cold beers - Michelob ultra for the babe and a Big Sur Double IPA on tap at 9.6 ABV for me. All this, paired with the wings, which were outstanding BTW, and it made for a great stop. Other things to know. -Order of 12 wings can be split into two flavors (choice of buffalo, bbq, or mild). We went with buffalo and bbq extra crispy. -The buffalo have an added pepper seasoning that we loved -Bathrooms are downstairs (there's also an elevator) -2 of the 3 TV's at the bar were not working (biggest critique) -There is outside seating with view of the rock and a beautiful sunset if you time it right (we did, but it was a bit hazy due to the fog or overcast or whatever you call it) -Also, we didn't try any other food so we can't vouch for much else but everything people had looked good and we didn't hear any complaints. TRY IT OR DIET FINAL WORD Definitely try it. Matter of fact, we're going to take our own advice and try it again later today!

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.

The food was amazing! Ordered a burger with crispy onions. Cooked just perfect! 10/10 will…read moredefinitely go back!

Sad that my friend and I missed the live music when we got here on a weekday after work. Stood for…read morequite a while before we got seated. -Fried Pickles: Super salty but very good dipped in their sauce. It's a huge helping and reheats amazingly in the air fryer. -Brisket Nachos: Nice thick tortilla chips and the amount of brisket was pretty hefty and tasty. I'm a fan! -Cornbread Dessert: This was ok but their cast iron wasn't cleaned very well, the cornbread was black and a bit bitter where it touched the pan but there was plenty and my friend and I didn't have to eat those parts to be satisfied.

As a kid I grew up in L.A. in the 1970's fortunate enough to eat at one of the great Jewish Deli…read moreabout every 2 weeks. Wherever you lived in L.A, you likely were partial to the delis nearest to you. For me I was partial to Nate n' Als, Label's Tables, and Langers. Each place had their own style. So it goes without saying that I have my own opinion of what I like in a corned beef sandwich. Get together with a person from New York, and get ready for an argument ;-) It's not always easy to find deli's that serve the kind of corned beet I grew up eating. It's got to be made there, stacked high enough, tender, just the right amount of fat, warm, moist and brined just right. Johnny Boy's nailed it. I got a Reuben, without the cheese. The rye was toasted and buttered or oiled just right, the sauerkraut spot on, and the corned beef delicious and ample. There was some extra spiciness that I liked, which almost made me think it was pastrami. I don't know if it was in the corned beef or in the sauerkraut or Russian dressing. Boy was it tasty. I was delighted they had chopped liver, not something you find everywhere. Nate n' Als used to make the best chopped liver. Light and sweet in both flavor and its appearance. Johnnyboys' was darker in appearance, creamy, and creative in its presentation. They placed cut up pickled cucumbers and onions on top of it. Delicious. Again, I felt it was generous in it's serving size along with some rye bread. And I must say, their prices were much lower compared to many of the better deli's I've been to in bigger cities. We ate outside, and because of the way it faces, we were nicely shaded. For those unfamiliar with Atascadero, it can get pretty hot. I liked that it was off the main drag, and it faced an office machinery store which took me back to my childhood. It's a quaint street with some cute stores and small eateries, a pie place next door, and some coffeehouse. Pull over if you're traveling on 101 and you're ready to eat or want to bring home dinner or lunch. I was on my way North to see my brother and he said, "We don't have a good deli here. Next time bring me a corned beef sandwhich". I will :-)

Jewish Deli, I'm headed straight for it everytime (BTW - also true for an Italian Deli, Armenian…read moreDeli, Persian Deli, Greek Deli, etc). Of course, whenever I think of a Jewish one, Pastrami, Corned Beef, pickles, bagels, are top of mind. Cute outside seating, a few deli refrigerators filled with amazing delights, bagels atop, and a busy busy ordering kitchen. At 11am, all the magic was complete in the back baking kitchen. Note: Closed Monday's and Tuesday's, dang it. It has a small menu, but it's mighty. I ordered a couple of bagels "to go", $3 each, and the next day, I had one and it was amazing with a great chewy texture. But the main item was a Corned Beef Reuben [$extra meat$ -- which I did]...wow. One of the best I've had. The meat was almost shaved, not sliced, and I loved the softness with each bite. [Significant update] I was a little disgusted at what I saw. The cashier dude had the dirtiest cap I've ever seen with old sweat stains. The cook had massive hair and no hair net or hat. Yucka.