This was our first time at In Bloom and we were so impressed. The menu felt unique, but approachable and our food was well executed and tasty. At every level from the Hostess, to our server we received excellent service as the staff checked in on us and chatted with us multiple times.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Camila Osorno
Food was incredible. Cocktails & bar program- no notes, just lovely. Front of house, needs a little finesse.Unfortunately, we waited 1 hour to be seated WITH a reservation. No gesture of good will. No free round of bread or glass of prosecco for the unusually long wait. Left us with a bit of a bad taste.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Isis L
I enjoyed the tapas/shared plate experience. 2 plates per person was recommended but was a bit small for me. The staff are friendly and the food is pretty diverse, pulling flavors from multiple cuisines. It works very well! It was unfortunate that I didn't know the course was reservation only. I'll have to try it next time with the wine pairing.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ravi Alimchandani
A truly special meal. Proprietors are the real deal. They are even working on their own wine label!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sarah U.
My husband and I had a wonderful experience at In Bloom. We had our dog in tow with us, so we sat outside on their small patio. Even though it was a damp and chilly evening, the heaters kept us toasty warm. The neighboring table even asked for their heater to be turned down! When I went inside to use the restroom, I was surprised by how loud it was in there. It made me glad to be outside where all the tables were full but it was far quieter than indoors. Our meal was excellent. Flavors were wonderful, the dishes were beautifully plated, and service was fast, friendly, and attentive. We were pleasantly shocked by the very generously sized HALF portion of Mixed Greens!! And it was soo delicious!The only drawback I can think of was that we definitely got upsold on the bread service. When we ordered the whipped burrata with persimmons and sesame, our server recommended the bread to go along with it. This being our first time at In Bloom, we leaned into the server's rec. However, it REALLY wasn't needed for that dish; and at $12, it is pricey for a rather simple bread service. I'd strongly recommend that In Bloom shave a few dollars off that dish so customers feel they are really getting the proper value. Or perhaps (at least) offer a half portion at $6, as that would've been an even better portion size for just 2 people. Thanks so much!
Brooks Ward
I've never had a more disappointing tasting menu experience. Wine pairings came out fifteen minutes before food courses and were very very small pours. Courses were 15-25 mins apart. Food just wasnt very good or interesting. Service was lackluster at best.Staff seemed more interested in putting new records on.I can't remember spending more money for a worse meal. Total cost for tasting menu for two, wine pairings and 20% autotip was $450.We booked using Chase points on tock but they refunded the deposit and we had to pay for the entire thing with cash which was extra insult to injury.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Ariel R.
This place has a wonderful ambience! it might be a bit pricey for the selection of food and drinks, but it's definitely nice for a night out with some solid and interesting food and drink choices.
Tina S.
The food and drinks here were delicious - very much enjoyed everything we tried (wagyu New York, butternut squash risotto, and whipped burrata - whipped burrata the least favorite of what we tried). The only negative, and why I rated it 4 of 5 stars and not 5 of 5, is the ambience. It was very loud and our seats at least felt like they were in the way. We got nudged and bumped into repeatedly ... almost as if the tables were too close together for the servers to do their jobs. The front and side doors were left open often, making it very drafty. It wasn't a place I wanted to sit for a long period and relax in.
Cindy R
Our server was excellent and the ambiance was lovely. The presentation of the foods were on point and the butternut squash risotto was delicious. However, the sea bass was lukewarm and flavorless and the wagyu steak had gristle. At the price of the menu items, these snafus shouldn't happen. It will be a while before we return.
Inchul “John” Kang
The dry-aged American Wagyu NY steak was tough as rubber (wonder how this is possible). However the vegetables were fresh. Pasta and fried chicken were good. This is not Michelin rated restaurant. It could be Michelin guided. Forbe article (by David Hickman) completely oversold the restaurant.
At at the bar and had a great time. Best octopus I’ve had since Greece.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cynthia T.
In Bloom pleasantly surprised us when we stumbled upon it during our stop in Paso Robles. Despite the full tables, we managed to snag seats at the bar in this small, cozy, and beautifully decorated restaurant. The staff was notably attentive and friendly, setting a welcoming tone for our visit.We opted for the onion fritter as a starter, but unfortunately, it missed the mark, tasting oddly similar to faux chicken, which was a letdown. However, the sea bass and risotto redeemed the meal with their delicious flavors.Regrettably, our dining experience was hindered by the kitchen service. Both our entrees didn't arrive simultaneously, leading to an awkward situation where one of us finished their meal while the other waited for around 30 minutes for the second dish to arrive.
ColomboArgentino C.
Prices are ridiculousNot particularly outstandingThe staff was nice, but $33 risotto for child plate was greedy.This is not SF.
Jason Hoffer
We had the tasting menu and it was excellent! All of the courses were really flavorful and presented well. Service was very attentive and some of the unique cocktails were very tasty.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Isela Rosales
Perhaps we had too high of hopes for this place as we saw it had high reviews on Yelp. FYI it’s a “tapas” style place but nowhere on their website nor menu does it say that. Quite pricey place when you factor in their “tapas” angle.The burrata was tasty and pork chop was good though note it doesn’t come with any sides. I was excited for their butternut squash risotto and while it was flavorful it was also extremely heavy.Their wine list is extensive but focuses on bottles. Otherwise their wine by the glass is slim pickings unless you’re in the market for $50-60 glasses. We opted for cocktails and barely finished the ones we got as the flavors didn’t quite match their descriptions.We still tipped over 20% as our waitress was friendly and we acknowledged the menu, food and drink frustrations we faced weren’t her fault.
This was our first time at In Bloom and we were so impressed. The menu felt unique, but approachable and our food was well executed and tasty. At every level from the Hostess, to our server we received excellent service as the staff checked in on us and chatted with us multiple times.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was incredible. Cocktails & bar program- no notes, just lovely. Front of house, needs a little finesse.Unfortunately, we waited 1 hour to be seated WITH a reservation. No gesture of good will. No free round of bread or glass of prosecco for the unusually long wait. Left us with a bit of a bad taste.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
I enjoyed the tapas/shared plate experience. 2 plates per person was recommended but was a bit small for me. The staff are friendly and the food is pretty diverse, pulling flavors from multiple cuisines. It works very well! It was unfortunate that I didn't know the course was reservation only. I'll have to try it next time with the wine pairing.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
A truly special meal. Proprietors are the real deal. They are even working on their own wine label!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My husband and I had a wonderful experience at In Bloom. We had our dog in tow with us, so we sat outside on their small patio. Even though it was a damp and chilly evening, the heaters kept us toasty warm. The neighboring table even asked for their heater to be turned down! When I went inside to use the restroom, I was surprised by how loud it was in there. It made me glad to be outside where all the tables were full but it was far quieter than indoors. Our meal was excellent. Flavors were wonderful, the dishes were beautifully plated, and service was fast, friendly, and attentive. We were pleasantly shocked by the very generously sized HALF portion of Mixed Greens!! And it was soo delicious!The only drawback I can think of was that we definitely got upsold on the bread service. When we ordered the whipped burrata with persimmons and sesame, our server recommended the bread to go along with it. This being our first time at In Bloom, we leaned into the server's rec. However, it REALLY wasn't needed for that dish; and at $12, it is pricey for a rather simple bread service. I'd strongly recommend that In Bloom shave a few dollars off that dish so customers feel they are really getting the proper value. Or perhaps (at least) offer a half portion at $6, as that would've been an even better portion size for just 2 people. Thanks so much!
I've never had a more disappointing tasting menu experience. Wine pairings came out fifteen minutes before food courses and were very very small pours. Courses were 15-25 mins apart. Food just wasnt very good or interesting. Service was lackluster at best.Staff seemed more interested in putting new records on.I can't remember spending more money for a worse meal. Total cost for tasting menu for two, wine pairings and 20% autotip was $450.We booked using Chase points on tock but they refunded the deposit and we had to pay for the entire thing with cash which was extra insult to injury.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
This place has a wonderful ambience! it might be a bit pricey for the selection of food and drinks, but it's definitely nice for a night out with some solid and interesting food and drink choices.
The food and drinks here were delicious - very much enjoyed everything we tried (wagyu New York, butternut squash risotto, and whipped burrata - whipped burrata the least favorite of what we tried). The only negative, and why I rated it 4 of 5 stars and not 5 of 5, is the ambience. It was very loud and our seats at least felt like they were in the way. We got nudged and bumped into repeatedly ... almost as if the tables were too close together for the servers to do their jobs. The front and side doors were left open often, making it very drafty. It wasn't a place I wanted to sit for a long period and relax in.
Our server was excellent and the ambiance was lovely. The presentation of the foods were on point and the butternut squash risotto was delicious. However, the sea bass was lukewarm and flavorless and the wagyu steak had gristle. At the price of the menu items, these snafus shouldn't happen. It will be a while before we return.
The dry-aged American Wagyu NY steak was tough as rubber (wonder how this is possible). However the vegetables were fresh. Pasta and fried chicken were good. This is not Michelin rated restaurant. It could be Michelin guided. Forbe article (by David Hickman) completely oversold the restaurant.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
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At at the bar and had a great time. Best octopus I’ve had since Greece.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
In Bloom pleasantly surprised us when we stumbled upon it during our stop in Paso Robles. Despite the full tables, we managed to snag seats at the bar in this small, cozy, and beautifully decorated restaurant. The staff was notably attentive and friendly, setting a welcoming tone for our visit.We opted for the onion fritter as a starter, but unfortunately, it missed the mark, tasting oddly similar to faux chicken, which was a letdown. However, the sea bass and risotto redeemed the meal with their delicious flavors.Regrettably, our dining experience was hindered by the kitchen service. Both our entrees didn't arrive simultaneously, leading to an awkward situation where one of us finished their meal while the other waited for around 30 minutes for the second dish to arrive.
Prices are ridiculousNot particularly outstandingThe staff was nice, but $33 risotto for child plate was greedy.This is not SF.
We had the tasting menu and it was excellent! All of the courses were really flavorful and presented well. Service was very attentive and some of the unique cocktails were very tasty.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Perhaps we had too high of hopes for this place as we saw it had high reviews on Yelp. FYI it’s a “tapas” style place but nowhere on their website nor menu does it say that. Quite pricey place when you factor in their “tapas” angle.The burrata was tasty and pork chop was good though note it doesn’t come with any sides. I was excited for their butternut squash risotto and while it was flavorful it was also extremely heavy.Their wine list is extensive but focuses on bottles. Otherwise their wine by the glass is slim pickings unless you’re in the market for $50-60 glasses. We opted for cocktails and barely finished the ones we got as the flavors didn’t quite match their descriptions.We still tipped over 20% as our waitress was friendly and we acknowledged the menu, food and drink frustrations we faced weren’t her fault.