Best Restaurants in San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

The setting, ambience, and service were outstanding and couldn't have been better. The views of the winery in the background were spectacular. We got the 5 course tasting along with the reserve wine pairing. Given the level of expectation, the food fell short - even though the presentation was beautiful and the wine was tremendous. Food summary: Course 1: Asparagus salad with quail egg and pancheta had the potential to be good, but was salted to the point of inedible. We were enjoying the rest of experience enough that we decided not to say anything. Course 2: Sea bass over fava beans and peas. The sea bass was overcooked and broth the dish came in was not good (I'll refrain from saying what my wife and I thought it tasted like.). The fave beans and peas were fresh and delicious and the best part course. Course 3: Carrot risotto. This dish hit the mark. It was light and flavorful. The Brussels sprouts and pepitas it came with were a perfect compliment. It was the first course we thought lived up to expectation. That said, it still didn't have a wow factor. Just solidly good. Course 4: Beef with beef, tortellini and kale. The fresh kale, beets, and mushrooms carried the dish. They were very fresh and very high quality. The beef - again given expectations - was underwhelming. It was tender, but slightly overcooked and under salted. Course 5: Flourless Chocolate cake - Rich and delicious. Really well done. All five wine pairing were exceptional. My wife loved the Landmark Pinot paired with the Risotto. I liked the two opening whites (honey and butter back to back), even though we're almost exclusively red wine drinkers. We both loved the Isosceles and Obtuse parings with the last two dishes. Overall, the experience was wonderful, the setting beautiful, and the service perfect. The wine was everything we had hoped. The food left room for improvement. Would definitely come back and recommend to friends. More
OpenTable Diner - 04/04/2019

5. Granada Bistro

479 reviews

$$$$

Californian | San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

Can’t go wrong with Granada Bistro. The food has an amazing amount of flavor and will leave you feeling so satisfied. The dim lighting is also very comfortable and appetizing. More
OpenTable Diner - 04/12/2019

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Paso Robles is a culinary hotbed in San Luis Obispo County, California. Packed with wineries, olive oil-producing farms, and hot springs, the food here is all about freshness and farm-to-table cuisine. Visit the local wineries for exceptional dishes that complement California wine or visit a white-tablecloth Italian eatery for fresh pasta accompanied by mussels, clams, veal, or duck. Visit a healthy bistro focusing on small plates and fresh local ingredients for chorizo, individual wood-fired pizzas, and grilled octopus. You'll find ever-changing, seasonal menus, including a cafe with its own farm for veggie fare. Vegetarian and vegan items are plentiful, and you'll have many options if you're looking for gluten-free meals or to meet other dietary needs.