Restaurants in Atascadero

“So good! You really can’t order wrong here. The pizzas are obvs why you come but don’t skip the small plates either. The Cesar salad was so good (and big!) and their homemade ice cream… so glad I ordered it 😜”

“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!”

“my favorite sushi place, and the customer service and owners are amazing!! 5 stars!!!”

“We had the best happy hour and dining experience here!!!! hidden gem for sure. Excellent craft cocktails and wines and the food was so delicious!!! We will be back very soon! 👍👍👍”

“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!”

“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. ♥️”

“One of our favorite spots in Atascadero! Their food is consistently delicious and the owners and people who work there are simply the best. Highly recommend their edamame - it’s grilled in their homemade teriyaki sauce and is to die for! Perfect for a casual lunch, a glass of wine, or a date night.”

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

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

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

“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.”

“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!”

“This is the third time I have been here. Food is good. The amount of garlic edamame was good. A little salty for us and the amount served now doesn't fill up the bowl like it used to. Our server did a great job. We will be back”

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

“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!”

“Service and food always awesome❤️”

“The pizza is one of the best I've tasted in my whole life also I really like this little spot in Atascadero because it has the arcades for the kids”

“Love the food at Blast and the casual vibe”

“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.”

“Great food and great service!”

“Bar branché sur le Camino Real”

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

“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!!”

“Cool place, intense food!”

“Good food, slightly long wait once you place order, the service is great and looks like a family owned business. All dishes were were freshly cooked and large portions for the price”

“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.”

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

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

“Delicious New York steak, cooked to perfection! Their Sat Special. Going to try the ribs next. 5 stars from me. 👏”

“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!”

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

“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 coffee is phenomenal, rich and flavorful with just the right amount of sweetness! Elliot was absolutely wonderful and helped me pick the perfect coffee. Hands down my new favorite spot in Atascadero!”

“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!”

“Great place to hang out and have coffee”

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

“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”

“Great food, family friendly, and have great staff. The food was to die for, and the staff were amazing, they were also amazingly fast. 100% worth it, it was a very great experience.”

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

“We had such an amazing experience at La Parrilla Taqueria! What stood out the most was the service. It was truly outstanding. We came in as a large group and pretty close to closing time, and not once did they make us feel rushed or like an inconvenience. The staff kept such a positive, friendly attitude the entire time, and you could tell they genuinely cared about making sure we had a great experience. That alone would bring me back again.

I also loved that you can grab your own chips and salsa from their salsa bar. The chips were fresh and warm, and the salsa options were all delicious.

The aguas frescas are seriously to die for, especially the pineapple. You can taste that it is made fresh with real pineapple, and it is so refreshing.

The food came out fast, even with our big group, and everything tasted really good. The portions are generous for the price, which makes it even better.

Overall, such a great experience. Between the amazing service, great attitude, and delicious food, we will definitely be coming back next time we visit!”

“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.”

“Impeccable vibes and even better employees. It’s so awesome to have such an amazing space locally with such good energy and consistent affordable live music. Atascadero is lucky af to be home to dark nectar. 🖤”

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

“BEST NACHO’s IN TOWN. HANDS DOWN.
And believe me that’s saying a lot for this town. They got OPTIONS. Caution the full size nacho is enough to silence two grown men. This place has a PHENOMENAL salsa bar as well I may add. 10/10 will go again, and again and again …..”

“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.”

“So many options and the taste is incredible! The employee helping us out was so kind. She took the time to talk about the different shakes. I'm not from here, but I would definitely make the trip to come here again.”

“Gotten takeout from here several times. The food is always good/tasty, with sizeable portions and generous servings of your choice of protein. This is the one place I've found in the county that makes pad thai the way I had it as a kid. Instantly took me back ❤️”

“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.”

“les recomiendo los camarones embueltos en tocino. la comida siempre esta fresca y el servicio es excellente.”

“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 😉”

“The best kept secret if you want a steak. This is the best Mexican food I've had in North County. I judge Mexican food starting with the rice and beans, and theirs is exceptional. It's a diner style environment, so if you're looking for hipster Mexican get on down the road. Otherwise this is the place.”

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

“6 months ago I went to this place and payed a dollar for an air cup. By air cup I mean the employee gave me an empty water cup when I asked for water. And charged me for it. After this I had a very enlightening experience recently when a wonderful employee proceeded to give me a bunch of chocolate beans. Therefore I take back my 1 star review and give you a 4.”

“Thank you for your excellent customer service. We’ll be back.”

“Came for the 1.99 tacos on Tuesday as I was doing some laundry next door. Driven by for awhile but had never stopped in.

I ordered 2 buche, 2 carnitas, and an al pastor taco, and grabbed a sidral mundel from the cold case. All that came to $13! Once I got them I knew it was going to be a good deal. The tacos where piping hot with a big pile of grilled onion and a grilled jalapeno, plus a packet of their own hot salsa. The staff was super friendly and bustling along too and the soundscape was delightful with some Banda on the speakers and the clang and sizzle of the grill in the back.

The buche is my favorite I've had in the area, with bigger pieces than other buche I've encountered but that same juicy, tender meat with firmer bits. The carnatis where delicious too, not as juicy, but that great carnitas mix of textures, meaty taste and some skin pieces that had rendered down. The al pastor meat was solid, nothing amazing, but I could taste the seasoning clearly and it wasn't dry at all. I forgot the hot sauce as I dove into most of the tacos but did have it on a couple. It was bright and fresh with a bit of legitimate heat, good sauce. Really satisfying meal during a heck of a rough week.

The store inside had a modest but nice selection of snacks and sweets, a big selection of drinks, tortillas, pinatas, some toys, and common produce items at Mexican markets like limes, onions, etc. A one stop shop for a dang fine time. Some meat items like the fajita prepped chicken or Al pastor may draw me in too, but I'd probably go to other carnecerias for things like arrachera.

Came back an hour later to get some asada tacos for my wife, she loved them and noted their meaty goodness and solid mild salsa. I know I'll be back for Taco Tuesday, and would go out of my way for the buche at full price too. Should try a burrito too...”

“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.”

“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!”

“Cute coffee shop with a peaceful patio. The ice cream was great and so was the coffee if you like dark roast. I recommend the honey latte with cinnamon and honey. The service was superior; some of the nicest folks in atasacadero.”

“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!”

“Owner is amazing and above and beyond to welcome us and help us out. I purchased a bath bomb for my mother and a CBD foot soaking product for myself. Soaked my feet and it definitely helped with my calluses and soreness after one soak. I will be purchasing more. Can't wait to try more of the products!! Highly recommend!”

“Chantel made a GORGEOUS cake for my sister’s 16th birthday based on my vision and request. The cake was delicious and all my guests raved about it. Would recommend 100%”

“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 .”

“Muy buena comida mexicana”

“Ordered food for the Eagles game! Walked in was greeted and a great atmosphere! Our food was just coming out of the ovens hot and fresh! Highly recommend! 5 Stars all the way around”

“Tasty fresh dough high quality cheese and fresh veggie toppings. couldn’t be happier ! Highly recommend”

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

“Got a breakfast croissant sanwhich that was really good! They made it on a panini press, so it was flattened, but this made it really cripsy, which was great! Got my son a donut that was fresh as well!”

“We were greeted at the door by the owner who was very friendly. Said he has been in Atascadeto fur 30 years. The service was very good & the staff very friendly. There were 4 of us & our food came out quickly. The pot stickers are excellent! We ordered beef broccoli with fried rice, the meat combination with fried rice & vegetable chow mein. Everything was delicious. We had a birthday in our group & the owner presented us with warm sesame rice balls and a lit candle then proceeded to sing with us. The decor is nice & welcoming & we had a wonderful time. Definitely recommend it & we will return!”

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

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

“Thank goodness, we have a Pho restaurant in our area! This place is amazing with Pho being super flavorful and the pork Bahn Mi sandwich soooo good! We are big fans of veitmese food and this place was spot on!
Very clean, service was impeccable and food came out timely. A definite go to place for us!”

“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!😘💯🌈”

“Ace Sushi is always good!”

“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.”

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

“Great spot overall — I love that it’s got the Auntie Anne’s combo, and the workers are super friendly (shoutout Ben 🙌). Only downside was one experience a while back where it felt like I was getting profiled for no apparent reason , which didn’t sit right with me. Other than that, it’s been solid every time.”

“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!”

“The coffee is always amazing. The location in Atascadero is a walk up/drive through only, so there is not any real atmosphere. The service is usually pretty quick, but more often than not the person who is supposed to be standing at the order board is MIA leaving everyone in line unsure if we should just pull forward to order at the window or wait for someone to come out.”

“Everybody loves a great sandwich, right? I am always on the lookout for an outstanding Reuben sandwich. Their 'Hot Mess Reuben' was far from a hot mess. I felt put together after my experience. The rye bread with pastrami or corned beef, hot melty Swiss over sauerkraut, and just the right amount of thousand island dressing is a flavor combination that can be challenging to balance. Colony Sandwich Company nailed it. I finally had the opportunity to try this place and was NOT disappointed. So tasty and freshly made. Service was fast and friendly. Moderate menu prices. Open air atmosphere in the heart of downtown Atascadero, CA. You have to try this spot. I cannot wait to go back!”

“They are so fast and keep customers living, which I greatly appreciate. I can get in line behind 4-5 other cars in the drive through, order and have my coffee in hand in about 5 minutes…usually even less. The quality does not suffer because of the speed with which they help people. It’s so nice to know I ca stop for coffee in the morning, even if I forget to order ahead, and it won’t mess me up getting to work on time.”

“amazing food of course:) the employees especially a certain manager there Friday evening June 5th, he was thoughtful, very professional and did more for my lil ones than he will ever know.”