Paso Robles is a wine paradise, located in California’s wine country and featuring rows of lush vineyards, wine tasting rooms, and wineries to visit.
And while wine and beer – because it’s also a beer lover’s paradise – are two strong attractions in town, Paso Robles’s magnificent flavors aren’t only related to drinks!
Plenty of fantastic restaurants offer a wide range of delicious food in town, from the local specialty – seafood – to international cuisine, coffee shops, and, of course, breweries and bars.
Regardless of what your visit to Paso Robles looks like, from a day trip to a weekend getaway, or extended holidays, I highly recommend sitting down for a meal in one of these eateries.
I’ve carefully compiled the best Paso Robles restaurants to ensure your visit is as delicious as it will be picturesque. Ready? Read on!
The Alchemists’ Garden
The Alchemists’ Garden is one of the best restaurants in Paso Robles. Besides their tasty and very unique menu that includes crafted salads, gourmet dishes and finger food they make delicious drinks named and crafted after their concept of alchemy and zodiac signs.
They also serve the Botanical Brunch on the first Sunday of the month.
Address: 1144 Pine Street
Opening Hours: Daily from 5 PM to 10.30 PM.
Spearhead Coffee
Coffee addict? Then you can’t miss Spearhead Coffee, and pair it with pastries for breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up.
Spearhead Coffee takes pride in serving high-quality and ethically sourced specialty coffee that you can enjoy in the house with your favorite coffee treat or take it to go as you begin the adventures of the day.
Address: 619 12th Street
Opening Hours: Daily from 6.30 AM to 6 PM, Saturday & Sunday opens at 7 AM.
Momotaro Ramen
Momotaro Ramen is a family-owned restaurant in Paso Robles that specializes in (surprise!) ramen and Japanese appetizers.
Momotaro translates into Peach Boy, and it’s the name of a Japanese fairytale that used to bring comfort and joy to the family; their goal is to create that same feeling in their guests through their delicious food.
You can also try the traditional sake and a wide variety of Japanese beers.
Address: 1803 Spring Street
Opening Hours: Wednesday to Sunday from 11 AM to 3 PM & from 5 PM to 8 PM.
Stellar Cellar Boards
For creative cuisine, head to Stellar Cellar Boards. Not only do they serve charcuterie boards filled with delicious food, but they also make art with it.
You can take your board to go in a box or platter, and choose from the vast selection of options with different ingredients, from the Stellar board, which is the most popular, to wine-tasting pairings or the perfect platter for a date night. You can also buy a grazing table for your event!
They only offer pick up or delivery though, not eating on-site.
Address: 643 Gates Court
Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday from 4 PM to 8 PM, Friday to Sunday from 8 AM to 8 PM
Les Petites Canailles
Les Petits Canailles is a French restaurant. The chef and owner, born and educated in France, has carefully crafted a menu with varied choices for bites, appetizers and main dishes, as well as sides, butcher cuts and traditional French sauces.
You can also find an extensive wine list to pair your dishes with.
Reservations are welcomed, as it’s super popular and it fills up pretty quickly.
Address: 1215 Spring Street
Opening Hours: Thursday to Monday from 5 PM to 9 PM
Los Robles Cafe
Los Robles Cafe is the restaurant for Mexican food in Paso Robles. They’re open from breakfast until dinner most days, serving delicious burritos and nachos with salsa in both veggie and non-veggie versions.
From the most traditional breakfast of hash browns & omelets or French toasts to super tasty fajitas, you can treat your taste buds big time with a foodie stop here.
Address: 1420 Spring Street
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 8 PM, Saturday opens at 7 AM and Sunday from 7 AM to 2 PM
Just Baked
Just Baked offers all the goodies you’ll be craving after lunch or dinner…or at any time of day, especially if you have a sweet tooth!
This award-winning boutique bakery serves pastries, cupcakes, iced cookies, and macarons, and prepares signature cakes and desserts for your party or event (or just because you want some sugar dose with really cute decoration!)
You can prebook your orders, and choose the vegan, gluten-free, or keto options if you follow one of these diets; they’ve got them!
Address: 725 12th Street
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 8 AM to 8 PM, and Sunday from 8 AM to 7 PM.
Tooth and Nail Winery
This winery restaurant is located in a castle, making your meal here a memorable experience. You can visit for wine tasting sessions, or grab some lunch with astounding views of the vineyards as you pair your food with the perfect wine.
They have a wide outdoor seating area, a lunch menu and brunch service with live music on Sundays. You can buy on-site a bottle of the wine you liked the most (or all of them), both reds and whites.
Address: 3090 Anderson Road
Opening Hours: Thursday to Monday from 11 AM to 6 PM
Fish Gaucho
Fish Gaucho is a dog-friendly eatery that serves Mexican dishes, craft cocktails, and, of course, all sorts of tequila drinks.
They have an extensive wine list and a whole menu for tequila and other spirits, so there’s no need to go wine tasting before dinner if you want to end the night in a booze-happy way.
Their specialty dish is tacos, but they also serve chips with salsa, carnitas, nachos, and ceviche. They only offer lunch from Friday to Sunday, but you can have dinner every day at Fish Gaucho.
Address: 1244 Park Street
Opening Hours: Daily from 3 PM to 9 PM. Friday to Sunday opens at 11.30 AM
Brown Butter Cookie Company
The Brown Butter Cookie Company is owned by two sisters with a passion for cookies. You’ll immediately feel the scent of freshly baked goodies when you enter the store and be given samples to try.
From the original brown butter cookie to several alternatives that include Cocoa flavor, Spices, Espresso, Citrus or Bourbon, if you’re a cookie lover you’ll find it hard to leave the store without a box of each!
Address: 801 12th Street
Opening Hours: Sunday to Thursday from 11 AM to 6 PM, Friday & Saturday open until 7 PM
Negranti Creamery
Ice cream lover? Good, because there’s a fantastic creamery in Paso Robles that you cannot miss. It’s a family-owned and operated business that works with fresh ingredients and crafts its ice creams out of sheep’s milk.
The ice cream recipes are created by Alexis, the mind behind the project, using fresh milk from her ewes and locally sourced ingredients and flavors. They’re lactose intolerant friendly and gluten-free, and you can try them in scoops or ice cream sandwiches.
Address: 2989 Limestone Way
Opening Hours: Sunday to Thursday from 11.30 AM to 7 PM, Friday & Saturday open until 9 PM
The Hatch Rotisserie
The Hatch is a local favorite, serving wood-fired comfort food and the classic cocktails everyone loves. This Rotisserie & Bar offers daily specials that sell out fast as well as entreés, main dishes and pies of different flavors for dessert.
As for drinks, you’ll find classic beer on tap, local wine, a huge whiskey selection, and deliciously crafted house cocktails.
Address: 835 13th Street
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 4.30 PM to 9 PM
Paso Market Walk
Paso Market Walk offers the perfect combination to taste the town’s wonderful cuisine and enjoy local events, a great outdoor seating area and have a bite of literally everything.
This reinvention of the traditional (and very popular) farmer’s market features several stands with different options of food and drinks where you can visit early in the morning for a cup of coffee and a treat, do your own wine-tasting tour, check out the famous apple cider and have lunch or dinner with a glass of craft beer.
Events vary throughout the year and include activities related to art, music, fairs and festivals, culinary and equestrian events, among others.
Address: 1803 Spring Street
Opening Hours: Sunday to Tuesday from 7 AM to 6 PM, Wednesday to Saturday open until 8 PM
Orale
Orale Taqueria is another Mexican restaurant that makes fantastic tacos, enchiladas and pozole. They also offer party platters and family meals to feed big groups and their menu boasts a wide variety of authentic Mexican dishes.
Their ingredients are fresh and locally sourced and their most popular dish is tacos, so now you know what to choose if faced with doubt!
Address: 834 11th Street
Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday from 11 AM to 7 PM, Friday & Saturday from 10 AM to 8 PM, Sunday closes at 3 PM
Basil Thai
If you’re in the mood for something exotic and different, you can relish Thai specialties at Basil Thai. Delicious dishes served there range from the popular Pad Thai to traditional soups and curries, rolls, and combination platters.
The restaurant is vegetarian-friendly and also has vegan and gluten-free options, so no one misses out on their tasty cuisine.
Address: 828 11th Street
Opening Hours: Thursday to Monday from 11.30 AM to 2.30 PM and 4.30 PM to 8.30 PM
