BL Brasserie (formerly Bistro Laurent)

Very quaint establishment with excellent European ambiance. Tremendous wine selections. The mushroom-stuffed ravioli was one of the best dishes I've ever tasted in my life. Creamy, rich, and decadent. Escargot in the shells were perfectly seasoned with bright herbs and melted butter. Mussels delightfully flavorful with shallot and white wine. Attentive and engaged servers and staff. This place is incredible. I will definitely return!

My wife and I had an amazing dinner at BL Brasserie this evening. On our last night in Paso Robles, we were looking for something light and delicious. We were not disappointed! The smoked salmon appetizer with crème fraîche was fantastic! Top notch smoked salmon! We also loved the warm potato and goat cheese salad. The pasta dish had amazingly fresh tomatoes and perfectly done pasta. Macarons for dessert were perfect and the wine list was great. Our waiter was wonderful, and our water glasses were constantly refilled.
I wish I could give BL Brasserie 6 stars! We will definitely be back!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Excellent service, delicious food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Had a nice lunch at BL. Looking forward to going for dinner. Extensive wine list of euro wines, so nice change from highlighting local vino.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 3

I cant say enough about the service. The food on the other had was subpar, risotto is a creamy dish not a deep fried rice cake in some milky thin sauce. Im not sure what you call your french onion soup, but a bowl of beef broth with a few pieces of onion and a bad of cheese is not french onion soup. Had a bite of the pumpkin specal and i was oicking shell out of my mouth. Im not going to get started on the crab cakes, over cooked littles bits with there agian little but of shell. 50.00 charge for corkage on a single bottle of wine is very excessive. Overall experience very disappointing.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 5

This place is authentic French cuisine! From the foi gras to the entrees, it was just amazing taste and freshness plus cooked perfectly! The wine list is awesome!! C'est magnifique!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Extremely good service, food was exceptional, recommendations were perfect. Great experience

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Really lovely French bistro. Service and food were impeccable. The filet was particularly delicious — great cut of meat and fantastic peppercorn sauce. We’ll be back

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Always classy, always delectable French fare. On point service and wine list. This well known restaurant is a Paso Robles classic.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

OMG!!!! Excellent!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Found this amazing Gem on a corner of downtown Paso. Stumbled in just for a quick bit and ended up cancelling our other dinner plans. The service was exquisite!!! The wine, the oysters , the quail was breath taking. The quail was so delicate, crispy and covered in a sauce I can only describe as savory Carmel. The beef tartare. Oh the beef tartare!!!!! Can’t wait to come back to Paso and spend many more nights at their 4 person bar.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

It was VERY DELICIOUS !
I would definitely recommend this place if you want to try a really delicious food. Do not expect huge portions, do not expect cheap vines, but you can expect a high quality evening. Or lunch.
It’s not a Michelin type of serving, it’s just a nice ambient, great chief and food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

An amazing experience at BL Brasserie! We had just arrived in Paso Robles after a long drive from Healdsburg—and needless to say, I was hangry. We wandered around downtown Paso looking for something that sounded good, but nothing was hitting the mark. On our way back to the car, feeling a little defeated, we passed by BL Brasserie, glanced at the menu, and kept walking. But the smells coming from the restaurant literally stopped me in my tracks—they drew me back in.

We were seated immediately and warmly greeted by multiple people. It feels like they work as a team rather than assigning one specific server, which made the service feel seamless and attentive. Marc is an absolute gem—his lovely French accent made it feel like we were dining in a charming Parisian bistro. He offered thoughtful recommendations, and everything we tried was spot on.

The burrata salad was fresh, and the burrata itself was outstanding. The salad was a bit overdressed, but that didn’t stop us from devouring it. I ordered the crispy risotto with crab and shrimp—so good! My husband had the gnocchi and thoroughly enjoyed it. And the beignets—oh my. We already love beignets, but these were next level with a surprise apple crème filling. The soft pastry and light cream inside made every bite a delightful surprise.

If you're in Paso Robles, don’t hesitate to add this wonderful spot to your list. You won’t be disappointed!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food and the service were top notch.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great French dining experience. The food was very flavorful and the service was excellent. I’ll come back for more.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5