These
are our favorites based on our own experience,
and our guests’ feedback.
All
have extensive wine lists centered on local producers and interesting
international finds.
Dinner Options in Nearby Paso Robles and Templeton
Artisan
1401 Pine Strret, Paso Robles/805-237-8084
The newest addition to the Paso dining scene features contemporary American
cuisine in a stylish and comfortable setting.
Basil
828 11th Street, Paso Robles/805-238-9945
Upscale Thai cuisine in
a casual parkside setting.
Bernick's
835 13th St., Paso Robles/805-226-9400
Newest steakhouse in town, with the emphasis on beef, and everything is a la carte. Generous servings in a contemporary atmosphere of mahogany tables and brick walls.
Bistro Laurent
1202 Pine Street, Paso Robles/805-226-8191
An acclaimed French bistro
worthy of a visit.
Buona Tavola
943 Spring Street, Paso Robles/805 237-0600
Northern Italian featuring
seafood and seasonal specials.
Chico’s
834 11th St., Paso Robles/805-239-3332
Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reasonably priced three meal restaurant with varied menu at breakfast and lunch. Transformed into white tablecloth and candlelight seafood specialty restaurant for evening dinners. Chef Chico was formerly at Cambria's popular Sea Chest before bringing his special touch with seafood to Paso Robles. Steak lovers. Don’t despair--there's a rib-eye on the menu.
Deborah's Room at JUSTIN Winery
11680 Chimney Rock Rd., Paso Robles/805-237-4149
Intimate dining room featuring creative preparations by JUSTIN Vineyard &
Winery Executive Chef and Sous Chef. Wine Spectator Award of Excellence wine
and champagne list. Dinner nightly. Reservations required.
Goshi
722 Pine Street, Paso Robles/800-227-4860
Artfully
presentations of the freshest Sushi and
Japanese entrees.
Level Four Restaurant and Lounge
1216 Park Street,Paso Robles/805-237-2111
This newest addition to downtown has enlivened the "scene" for cocktails, wining, dining, music and fun in Paso. The basement space adds a speakeasy feel to an otherwise classy space that has spaces for restaurant, bar, lounge, bandstand, dance floor and comfortable seating. Late weekend hours can be standing room only or a quiet din--it's hard to predict.
McPhee’s
Grill
416 Main Street, Templeton/805-434-3204
American
grill.
Locals call this their regular spot and love the inventive renditions
on classic fare.
Thomas Hill Organics Market Bistro and Wine Bar
1305 Park Street, Paso Robles/805-226-5888
Featuring creative organic cuisine. Produce is from their local farm and chefs source from local purveyors. Extensive wine list with focus on sustainable and organic labels.
Villa
Creek
1144 Pine Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446/
805-238-3000
California and Mediterannean-inspired
menu
featuring fresh local ingredients.
For Dinner on the Coast
Black Cat Bistro
1602 Main Street, Cambria/ 805-927-1600
American cuisine. Dinner
only, closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Small and intimate spot
for sophisticated fine dining.
Hoppes
Garden Bistro
78 North Ocean Avenue, Cayucos/805-772-5371
Worth
the trip to enjoy fine dining in their
beautiful garden or dining room.
Madeline’s
788 B Main Street/805-927-5972
11am - 3pm and 5pm - 9:30pm.
Fine dining
with a casual atmosphere located in Cambria’s
West Village. Ideal for pre-theatre.
Robins
4095 Burton Dr., Cambria/805-927-5007
International
and fusion fare in an intimate dining
room or garden. Daily 11am - 9pm.
Nearby, a Category of its Own:
Tenth Street Vineyard Café
249 10th Street, San Miguel/805-467-3141
Friday through Sunday, Dallas and Caren Holt, who are winegrowers as well as chefs, serve up a Basque feast at their small cafe in nearby San Miguel. There is one seating, 7. p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 6 p.m. on Sunday and it's cash only, no credit cards. Everything is served family style at long tables, with platters of food that come in what seems like an unending procession from the kitchen. A virtual party atmosphere. CASH ONLY
The Wine Wrangler now offers a Downtown Dinner Shuttle Service from Le Domaine…
Lunch Favorites
Berry Hill Bistro
1114 Pine Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446/805-238-3929
Fresh ingredients star throughout the
menu.
Justin Winery
Bistro Lunch
11680 Chimney Rock Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446/
805-237-4149
Wine
country-inspired lunch served Saturday and Sunday in their French Country dining
room and patio. Reservations recommended.
Lombardi's Pasta & Pizza
836 11th Street, Paso Robles, 93446/ 805-237-7786
Open daily 11 a.m.
- 9 p.m. Family restaurant serving pizza and Italian dishes.
Moonstone Bar and Grill
6550 Moonstone Beach Dr., Cambria/805-927-3859
Lunch
11pm - 3pm, Dinner 5:30-9pm
Breathtaking view of the ocean, from
outdoor or indoor
tables.
Odyssey World Café
1214 Pine Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446/805-237-7516 Open
11 a.m. – 8 p.m., until 9 p.m. Fri./Sat. Pick up items
to go or enjoy international and classic menu items in their comfortable
dining area.
Panolivo
1344 Park Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446/805-239-3366 Lively
French café open for breakfast, lunch and dinner Tempting pastry
case. (Lunch 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., dinner Friday and Saturdays only
from 5 p.m.)
Papi's Tacos and Gorditas,
840 13th St., Paso Robles/805-239-3720
The tacos are homemade, there's a salsa bar and everything on the menu is delicious. Sunset magazine heralded Papi's as having some of the most notable tacos in California. You'll notice the hefty sandwiches are popular choices too.
Wine Bars and Specialty Foods
15 degrees C Wine Shop and Bar
1121 Rossi Road, Suite A,Templeton/805-434-1554
Lively wine bar and retail store in the Vineyard Center, next to Trader Joe's. Themed evening events draw crowds.
Di Raimondo's Italian Market & Cheese
Shop
822 13th Street, Paso Robles/805-238-1238.
The
perfect place to stop to select items
for a picnic lunch with a wide array
of imported cheeses, meats, olives and
more.
Kaleidoscope Lounge
1032 Pine Street, Paso Robles/805-226-2976
Local wine bar which is also the tasting room for Kaleidoscope wines.
Vinoteca
835 12th St., Ste. A, Paso Robles/805-227-7154
To
accompany extensive wine list, imported cheeses, appetizers, and
desserts are available.
Vivant Fine Cheese
840 11th Street, Paso Robles/805-226-5530
A gourmet cheese purveyor located steps from Paso's downtown park, this is the perfect stop to select handcrafted cheeses from local and international sources. Fresh bread, charcuterie, olive oil and gift items are also on hand.
Cooking Classes
Dining With
André
1032 Pine Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446/805-227-4100 Cooking classes from a Master. Chef André has a full schedule of classes in all types of cuisines and techniques. The classes are hands-on with the benefit of learning from a talented international chef.
