Paso Robles Guidebook
Food scene
Perfect spot for everyone- fresh pasta (from next door Etto), wood fired pizza, craft beers on tap. Interesting international wine list by the bottle. Nice outdoor patio w/ waterfall. Great family place.
8 locals recommend
Tin Canteen
3070 Limestone WayPerfect spot for everyone- fresh pasta (from next door Etto), wood fired pizza, craft beers on tap. Interesting international wine list by the bottle. Nice outdoor patio w/ waterfall. Great family place.
Excellent handmade pasta (fresh or freshly frozen). 50 local providers plus tons of imported sauces. Fresh olive oil sampling. Excellent wines made by owner Brian. Top notch.
7 locals recommend
Etto Pastificio
3070 Limestone WayExcellent handmade pasta (fresh or freshly frozen). 50 local providers plus tons of imported sauces. Fresh olive oil sampling. Excellent wines made by owner Brian. Top notch.
Great cocktails. Amazing meatloaf and food. Almost Bay Area/hipster-like. Highly recommended. Make reservations.
137 locals recommend
The Hatch Rotisserie & Bar
835 13th StGreat cocktails. Amazing meatloaf and food. Almost Bay Area/hipster-like. Highly recommended. Make reservations.
Excellent Italian (and seafood). Try the seasonal Truffle Risotto. On the higher end. Good date night. Best wine list in Paso. Highly recommended.
Sister restaurant is cheaper, La Cosecha Bar and Restaurant on the town square.
76 locals recommend
Paso Wine Centre
608 12th StExcellent Italian (and seafood). Try the seasonal Truffle Risotto. On the higher end. Good date night. Best wine list in Paso. Highly recommended.
Sister restaurant is cheaper, La Cosecha Bar and Restaurant on the town square.
By far best, gourmet breakfast in town. In Templeton. Highly recommended.
56 locals recommend
Kitchenette
105 S Main StBy far best, gourmet breakfast in town. In Templeton. Highly recommended.
Best fresh fish (tacos) in town. Amazing fresh fish monger. In same complex as Trader Joe’s. It can get super busy during lunch, so call and order ahead on weekends.
39 locals recommend
Pier 46 Seafood Market
1131 Rossi RdBest fresh fish (tacos) in town. Amazing fresh fish monger. In same complex as Trader Joe’s. It can get super busy during lunch, so call and order ahead on weekends.
Wine tasting
Small selection of top wineries from well known to up and coming.
“Cult winery” based in St. Helena that purchased the old, legendary Pesenti property. Known for old vine zinfandel. Tasting room has some older vintages and harder to find wines.
22 locals recommend
Turley Cellars
2900 Vineyard Dr “Cult winery” based in St. Helena that purchased the old, legendary Pesenti property. Known for old vine zinfandel. Tasting room has some older vintages and harder to find wines.
Pronounced “Epic”- stunning tasting room and facilities. Great architecture. Completely restored York Mountain vineyard winery. Historical yet modern. Highly recommended. Reservations required.
17 locals recommend
Epoch Estate Wines
7505 York Mountain RdPronounced “Epic”- stunning tasting room and facilities. Great architecture. Completely restored York Mountain vineyard winery. Historical yet modern. Highly recommended. Reservations required.
Stunning, world class wines and architecture. Breathtaking views. Great people. Reservations required.
10 locals recommend
Law Estate Wines
3885 Peachy Canyon RdStunning, world class wines and architecture. Breathtaking views. Great people. Reservations required.
TOP
2323 Tuley RoadExcellent up and coming winery by Stanley and Elaina Barrios.
Traveler advice
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Downtown Paso Robles
Downtown is fun, with a big, classic square (like Sonoma, Dry Creek, etc) and lots of shops and restaurants to poke around in. Summer concerts in the park on Thursdays--pack a picnic! Brand new play structure for kids on square.
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Templeton Park
Templeton Park has a nice, family friendly Farmer’s Market on Saturday mornings, from 9am-12pm. Large play structure with swings. Summer concerts are on Wednesday evenings, also pack dinner and wine.
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Tin City, Paso Robles
Has a brewery, a distillery, ice cream shop, and ton of wineries. Just east of 101. Has Turtle Rock , TOP Winery, Nicora, ONX, Desparada, Aaron, Benom. If constrained for time, this is the place. Must visit.