Restaurants in Atascadero

“Truly, a hidden gem in the central California coastal area. Tucked away in the quaint El Paseo shops area just off Traffic Way. A rare find and worth the drive between SF and LA along the 101. An excellent selection of fresh sashimi and sushi dishes, a bit of kushi-katsu, and a variety of salads. The miso-shiru soup it tasty. Several varieties of draft beer on tap, bottle beer, as well as seasonal sake selections, and of course chu-hai's. Sodas and Ramune for the tee-totalers. The decor is a unique blend of old fishing gear, fantasy steam-punk furnishings, and displays of Japanese knick-knacks, all in a tiny three-table arrangement. This is not a run of the mill Japanese restaurant (as there are many within the vicinity). This is definitely a place for sushi and sashimi aficionados who enjoy high-end, quality foods in a tiny setting.”

“Spent a tour in Hawaii with the military for a year, enjoyed all the foods I had over there, came to Kula expecting the same and they over delivered. Very authentic, very tasty, very inspired food.”

“One of the best venues on the Central Coast with the best burger around”

“This is an amazing place for food and drinks. Great selections, staff and the food is incredible.”

“Food was so delicious! Friendly and attentive staff. Glad we found them.”

“Can I tell you I recommend this place to everyone. Well tonight we had a misunderstanding on the wellness of my steak, but everything else was absolutely phenomenal. So I said something, and when I tell you, my steak came out picture perfect, from a magazine. I mean It. This place has everything. Ambiance, cocktails, plating perfection, hospitality. I could not recommend this place more. Please, do yourself a favor and enjoy this experience. ♥️”

“Nice owners and great wine by the glass selection!”

“Eric knows his beer many options and all tasted great!”

“It's no longer Santa Maria Brewing Co. It's Blast and Brew. They're doing a good job. Prices are reasonable, good service. It's been our go-to spot for a burger and a beer”

“Food was good. Took a little while to get food. Staff is usually good here, just heads up if you are seated in the back it does seem like you don't get as much service. That being said this restaurant has always been good.”

“I love beer. Every road trip I take, I do my due diligence and look for new breweries I haven’t yet experienced. Checking my Untappd app, I saw Spent Grain in Atascadero. Driving from Prunedale to SLO, I made it a point to add their address as a point in my GPS.

Upon arriving, I parked in the rear due to not a lot of available street parking. I walked to the street side front and looked for the brewery. Couldn’t find it. After double checking Google for the address, I looked again to no avail. Dumbfounded, I went to Google once again and delved deeper.

Upon reading the Google reviews, I found that the brewery was very much a speakeasy, if breweries can be defined as such. And why not?

The Google reviews me ruined texting for an appointment. Oh shit! I hadn’t made one! Well, can’t hurt to ask, right? So I sent a text message(available right there in their Google page) explaining my situation and lack of a reservation. Chris, the owner and brewmaster, replied quickly, and instructed me to meet him around back by the glass doors.

I met him at an unmarked entrance that required a security code for entry. He greeted me warmly and walked me down a long non-distinct hallway. We walked through a door that had the address of the brewery.

Now, I have been to 500+ breweries across the US. As I stated previously, I love beer. I love breweries as well. Big or small, it doesn’t matter. Every one has something unique to offer. Chris has built an intimate brewery experience. The entire brewery may be sixteen by sixteen feet. Drinking at the three seat bar makes you feel like a part of the brewing process. Sneeze(please don’t) and all the equipment will need to be re sanitized. You’re really that close. There are 6 to 8 brewing barrels in along the back wall. I’m no expert on size, but I would guess they were between 50 and 100 gallons, which means a lot of small batch brewing. That leaves a lot of opportunity for experimentation and rotation.

The walls are adorned with plenty of swag from a simple t-shirt and truckers hat to top of the line, $100 flannels.

Chris is incredibly friendly. Considering that the brewery may have a maximum occupancy of 5 to 10 beer lovers at a time, one has to be a good conversationalist, and he definitely is.

Chris has almost two decade of experience under his belt, having opened Dunbar Brewing in 2008 in Santa Margarita.

Chris’ beer is great. He let me try a few IPA’a before settling on a pint. He also filled a crowler of his Double IPA Slingin’ Tinnies for me to go straight from the barrel.

Just the idea of a brewery that runs on word of mouth, speakeasy type vibes is fantastic. I’ve been raving about the venue and beer to my friends back home and plan on making a return trip soon, this time making a reservation ahead of time.”

“Ben and his team created an unforgettable experience for a wedding rehearsal luncheon. I can’t recommend them enough.”

“I love the miso soup and vegetable tempura roll. I get avocado and crunch on top of my roll! This place is delicious every time. I also love the side salad with ginger dressing.”

“Was there for New Year's eve.The old Cuban, drink was the one that did it!!!”

“The Tavern is a bar in Atascadero that is a popular hangout for pool playing and watching you favorite sports events. The brews on tap are great they offer great food. It is not your typical Smoky dive bar. It is clean and well run. We enjoyed hanging out here!”

“A group of us long time friends (70+years) have been here often. Also had a get together here after my 101 year old Mothers service in 2019. Guest House never disappoints.”

“My girlfriends threw me a party here for my birthday and the service was absolutely wonderful. There were so many of us and yet the food arrived quickly, all the orders were correct and delicious. Great drink selection, fun sushi dishes like Sushi Pizza! We cannot thank you enough for the accommodating service and incredible food!”

“The CUBANO is a MUST Order Item don’t forget to paired it with the Big SUR DOUBLE IPA from Barrel House”

“Thank you, Blast and Brew for bringing Me-n-Ed’s to Atascadero with you. We have been waiting for a fun location where we can go for dining, good food, & cocktails, & More - The music you have had is such a plus: Take Matt Cross for instance - he plays your restaurant this Saturday, 5pm, October 2nd, and we all plan to come after the Cal Poly football game. Again, great service & yummy food - right up my alley. Last night’s performance was authentic & made for the best spot to watch the World Series ⚾️ 🍔 🍻 🍳 🎼 🥳 🎙️🍹”

“Great sandwiches. It is a little confusing figuring out who is making your sandwiches since more than one person is preparing them.”

“I tried this place for the first time today. Amazingly there was no on in line. I had the pleasure of meeting Suzy herself & the sweet lady who made my burrito. The food was delicious. I got a carne asada burrito for my lunch. It was meaty, delicious & perfectly moist. I also got a couple tamales to go. I was set up nicely for a delicious dinner later & it was so good I was inspired to write this review. I will definitely be going back.”

“Impressive service!,food and atmosphere! THE BEST place in Atascadero to eat. I hate going out to eat (no one cooks as good as home cooking) BUT hands down great food! I loved the patio seating! Not a negative to be found. 40+ year resident and ex waitress . Thank you!!”

“Delicious breakfast cooked to perfection nice quiet atmosphere And reasonable prices considering it’s California”

“Go to place for Mexican food. I've been numerous times but first review. I got the carne asada Quesadilla to go. It was delicious and packed with steak.
They have a chips and salsa bar. So you can get whatever salsa you want. From pico de gallo to the spicy salsa. There are jalapeños you can add. There are chips under a heating lite. They have beer and soda to choose from.
I highly recommend the nachos. They are big enough to spilt and still be full.”

“As always my pizza was supurb as well as the delivery and professionalism of the driver and the person who took my order , of course I will return again and again and recommend Moe's to others that I am in contact with . Thank you so much”

“My family and i stopped for lunch. The chorizo omlett is delish. Great service. My toddler loved the waffles.”

“I came here on a trip with my husband. We had had long day and were looking for some good food. That’s when we came across Ale’s. Not only was the service amazing!! The food was top tier. I got the quesadillas, he got the tacos. I’d give this place more stars if I could. The waiter was extremely attentive, even making conversation and jokes with us. Overall, felt like home. Definitely hoping to return in the future!”

“We love trivia and bingo nights, it's a chill and fun place to hang out as a family! The arcades are cool and bowling is great! I don't drink beer, but my husband does and he loves their beer, they have won a ton of awards!”

“Met here for lunch today and it was a wonderful surprise! Food is really fresh and delicious! The owner was super nice and attentive without being too much. I had a taco salad with chicken, Paul had albóndiga soup, Renee had chicken flautas and Travis had a torta. We were all impressed with the food and will go back for sure! I highly recommend it! They are also dog friendly on the patio.”

“So happy we re-found these guys! They were AJ’s kitchen on the 41 and we went quite often there. They left that location and came here. It’s a quaint place with small section of seating indoors and a nice patio area outside. Enrique even remembers our names and it’s been at least a yr since we’ve seen him. We have always loved their food. And this time did not disappoint. The salsa was smoked just right. Chips are fresh. The pastrami sandwich was great. And the macaroni salad is the bomb! Seasoned just right. With this location they have beer but only one for the time being. We will definitely be back more now that we know where they are. If you haven’t been here, you are 100% missing out. Go check it out for yourself.”

“The best.coffee.ever. The standard of what all coffee should be measured against. Even in Italy ☕️”

“The food is wonderful and full of flavor. the brisket is cooked to perfection, ribs are amazing, and the sides are great. We had beans, coleslaw and cornbread. everything was delicious. Ordering is simple online and perfect for a quick pickup after a long day.”

“Such a wonderful, family-run establishment with absolutely amazing and fresh food! The Papusas are sooooooooooo good!”

“Favorite Dive Bar in the central coast! Recommend checking it out”

“Stoped by for lunch yesterday.. Sorry, but could barely find the hamburger was so thin and small it didn't cover the bun. The flavor was good, but why cut back on the meat.”

“Bar branché sur le Camino Real”

“I'm going to get so fat. My brother ordered chicken pot pie and a peach pie for our father, which I ended up eating half of. Pie is my favorite. There is never a bad time for pie. But this pie is straight from heaven. I will be coming in regularly. It was a great gift. Thank you Bramble!”

“Great food with outdated decor. Chips and salsa are the bomb. Utilizing the lunch menu is always a financially sound decision.
This was the 2-tostada plate. Awesome!!”

“The Chamber is so supportive to the business community and also it's non-profit members. Thank you for always working hard to assure we have the support we need and looking at innovative fresh ideas for Atascadero!”

“With so many Mexican restaurants in town it's hard to set yourself apart. But the food was hot and delicious. The enchiladas were very flavorful. Great sauce. Taquitos were very crispy and delicious. In the shrimp avocado appetizer was plentiful lots of luscious shrimp. I will definitely be back.”

“plenty of places to chill at indoors and outdoors Nice outside patio area in the back”

“My friend and I, on vacation from Florida, have been following TPA since before they opened and finally had a chance to stop by and check it out. I wish we had more time to spend here! Cody was super welcoming and walked us through the current offerings, explaining what made each cider unique. Aside from that, the atmosphere of the space is perfect. It was a pretty chill rainy day and we had great conversations with those around us. Definitely a place to hang if you want friendly people and conversation. I can also see it being high energy during events... just a great place for a fun night. Thank you Cody, for the warm welcome! You are on our "must visit" list for future trips!”

“Cool place, intense food!”

“This is the best Mexican food in SLO county! I'm obsessed with thier al pastor tacos. I brought my husband today, he was delighted with his burrito bowl w/al pastor. It was huge and he couldn't finish it so he took the other half as leftovers which he never does. The leftovers did not make it home b/c he finished them 15 min later. The restaurant is taqueria style with lot of indoor and outdoor seating. Next time I want to try thier frozen adult beverages and churros”

“I simply love the Lymphatic Care and Goiterex which have proven to be more than excellent products. They work I have been a very happy customer for close to three years.”

“Everything I have tried so far is delicious!! Love the fresh baked breads.”

“I visited the shop while walking my dogs they were very accommodating . My order came pretty quickly and he gave the dogs treats I will definitely y back the coffee was really good also Brian”

“When I’m in town this always my go to place. Love the coffee, food, baristas and the atmosphere.”

“Best place to visit for a healthy, delicious juice! No added fillers, just fresh pressed amazingness from organic fruit and veggies. By the way, the smoothie bowls are amaaaaazing and if you haven't had one yet...you should 😉”

“Dark Nectar has the best scones around, and an incredible vibe. Come see for yourself!”

“Delicious breakfast burritos for a very good price. We got two LARGE burritos, two bags of freshly made tortilla chips and 1 bag of potato chips for $23. Large variety of breakfast burritos to choose from. You will not be disappointed. We thoroughly enjoyed our breakfast and the whole experience. Thank you!!”

“So delicious we,stop bye, with my mom and my kids, I had Barbacoa tacos with the homemade tortillas and consommé,the kids had Quessa birrierias with the homemade tortilla. The serves was very friendly. We had a great time! Highly recommended!”

“The pizza is absolutely amazing! The service is super slow and somewhat disorganized. Expect to wait a long time for your food, even if you ordered it over 30 to 45 min ago.”

“The owner is an awesome, genuine, kind hearted guy, and it’s easy to tell that he has a passion for offering a high quality, delicious and healthy food with great service. His ingredients are all natural and everything I ordered was very fresh! I got a strawberry and banana bowl as well as a protein donut and they were both so delicious! I hadn’t had a donut quite like it before, so I wasn’t sure what to expect, but it was great! And he has really low prices compared to any place like this that I’ve been to! I’ll be going here anytime I go to the gym next door! Thank you!”

“First time here at The Taco Stand and WE LOVED IT!!! Young lady at counter was very sweet too! We will be back! Alot 😊”

“The food was amazing. The woman that came by tonight went above and beyond to deliver my egg rolls. Thank you so much for your kindness that you have shown us❤️”

“Good beer and good music on a Friday afternoon. The clientele made me feel young, but it’s good to see parents and grandparents chillin’ and enjoying a brew with sone rock and roll and sone finger picking.”

“The pastries are exquisite but be ready to pay for the experience of tasting! The espresso drink is priced about what the chains charge so complaint there. The almond croissant had very little of the paste inside which was disappointing. There are breakfast meals available which provide protein and are priced at about what the coffee and croissant cost.”

“Just had Brian's Bread for the first time at Vista Restaurant and my life has been forever changed! Lol Seriously though, it's THE BEST I'VE EVER HAD!!! And I grew up eating and thinking my local bakery at home was the best. We will be ordering from Brian's Artisan Bread Company!”

“It was fabulous. My sister and I came for lunch and left full and happy. Just need to remember they are not open on Mondays. I always forget.”

“Muy buena comida mexicana”

“I had their tacos at the brewery event and all I can say is Wow! Super delicious! ?? You have to visit this place. Family business m, super friendly and the meat is super fresh and tasty. Don’t think twice, just go for it! ? #SpotOn”

“Can’t beat a combination and white sauce with pineapple and chicken! 😋 thank you Pizza Express!! ❤️”

“Great place to hang out and have coffee”

“Very reasonably priced and high quality product and taste. Best Mocha I have ever had and kids loved the green tea smoothies. Offered our puppies, pup cups without us even asking.”

“muy buenas las cervezas 🤣🤣🤣que diga la comida 🤣🤣🤣😋😋”

“Ace Sushi is always good!”

“Went there for the first time. I gave this a 4 star for the food. The choices were ok, but the PHO is ala' cart. That is most likely due to the fact that the place is very small. The spring rolls were very fresh and the dipping sauce tasty. I gave the service a 2 star and that is primarily because there was only one person working, which made perfect sense due to the size of the place, but the service person was sick. It was obvious that the person was sick by the caughing and even admitted being sick. So what on earth would a restauranat want a sick person there working? I was surprised. The atmosphere is fine for a noodle place. Would I go back, on the fence....”

“Best sushi in all of slo county. Quality is excellent, prices are fair, friendly chefs. I live in Paso and even though we have 4 sushi restaurants I still drive out of my way to A town for Tosh 1.0”

“Meet another couple there tonight with no expectations, having none of us ever been to this restaurant. The single plus was that the pizza was pretty good. Everything you expect from a dining experience was horrible. Just to hilight at few; the service was less than inexperienced, the wine selection offered 3 ounce glasses of low end swill. No bottle sales offered. Rip off. They are a corporate restaurant than took the place a local restaurant during covid that was pretty good, but couldn't survive the pandemic. Another tragedy. I won’t go back.”

“Superior food. No fat chunks in the meat. Evenly distributed burrito with top notch ingredients. Ummm….yes please. They don’t raise their prices like everyone else!”

“First time ordering and was not disappointed . The dough was nice and fluffy toppings were awesome . I ordered the minis to see how good they were . Best pizza in town highly recommend .”

“Generous portions; delicious food; wonderful service; felt right at home! Stacy (our hostess) was warm and friendly. Fast service! If you’re passing through Paso Robles you gotta stop!”

“It's great lunch place! We got an Antipasto Salad and Kids Burger. Both are really good. My daughter liked her burger and my salad was enough for two people. Very satisfied 😌 It was lunch time so waited our foods longer than we were expected but it's worth it!”

“Service and food always awesome❤️”

“the chocolate ice cream was delicious. I can't wait to go back. 😋”

“Sylvester’s has the BEST clam chowder!!”

“This place is sooo good. We had a large order and it was about 20-35 maybe minutes to close . So we called out of courtesy to ask if it was ok.to order and that we had a big order..She was so lucky me and said absolutely..We went in to pick it up and even the cook was smiling..Great service is hard to find for sure. We made sure to tip them both generously. A great attitude goes a long way.”

“Everything about this place is exceptional!! Exceptional coffees and teas, exceptional delicious and VERY fresh food and incredible service!! 🤎🤎🤎”

“Thank you Starbucks!... And a big shout out to the baristas, especially during the Coronavirus!! You guys are amazing, full of smiles & a happy attitude! You make our day feel a little normal!😘💯🌈”

“I went in early to place a big order. The gentleman on the register was so nice and helpful. He doubled check to make sure he didn’t miss any drinks. The drinks were ready when i got there.”

“Always great pizza here! Our go to when we want a good pizza!”