Paso Robles Restaurants Cheat Sheet

Best Paso Robles restaurants for farm-to-table cuisine, comfort food, winery dining, and light and heavy breakfasts.

No need to wade through thousands of user reviews. Here are the top Paso-area restaurants in a nutshell.

Il Cortile
Flavors to savor; excellent wine list. Italian $$$

In bloom
Novel preparations of largely local ingredients; nice wine by-the-glass choices local and beyond. Modern American $$$

Les Petites Canailles
Bistro and other favorites from husband-and-wife team with major culinary cred. French $$$

McPhee’s Grill
Ribs, steaks, chops, and fish grilled with finesse. American $$$

The Alchemist’s Garden
Artisanal cocktails and exquisite bar bites. American $$

BL Brasserie
French classics in handsome space. French $$$

Buona Tavola
Northern Italy’s greatest hits, with many pasta and seafood selections and a popular tiramisu. Italian $$$

Cello Ristorante & Bar
Upscale Tuscan-inspired cuisine at Allegretto Vineyard Resort Paso Robles. American $$$$

FINCA
Wood-grilled tacos, plus ceviche, burritos, and seafood and other casual dishes from Baja and Sonora. Mexican $$

The Hatch Rotisserie & Bar
Burgers, rotisserie meats, cool cocktails. American $$$

Pier 46 Seafood
Freshest of seafood at market and restaurant. Seafood $$$

Thomas Hill Organics
Wine a big part of the experience at farm-to-table restaurant. American $$$

Barton’s Kitchen Window
Cubanos, bacon mac and cheese, pulled-pork sandwiches, and other comfort delights. American $$

Niner Wine Estates
Lunch alfresco or indoors at winery with an organic garden. American $$$

Fish Gaucho
Seafood-oriented Cal-Mex cuisine. Cal-Mex $$

Jeffry’s Wine Country BBQ
Kickin’ barbecue in an open-air space; Paso Mac & CheeseSteak a local fave. American $$

La Cosecha Bar + Restaurant
Craft cocktails, intense flavors from Il Cortile chef. Spanish-Latin $$

Joe’s Place
Old-school breakfast joint. American $

Spearhead Coffee
Best lattes in town? Coffee $

Di Raimondo’s
Cheeses from around the world, cured meats, bread, and gourmet foods. $

Vivant Fine Cheese
Cheese tasting room; picnic boxes and baskets for winery trips. $