Great concept. Order food up front, brews on draft in the back. The food was amazing even for being a limited menu. However, we didn't realize this was a family beer garden and there were rambunctious children running around making it hard to enjoy the meal and drinks.
Ilene Young
Beautiful area. Outdoor seating only. Smash burger was delicious! Big, hot, juicy, and melty.
Anonymous Entity
We ordered a tri-tip salad, with extra tri-tip and two green teas, we weren't asked anything about the salad or given any options. It came with some homemade sauce, blue cheese, and cold tri-tip; our total was around $32 all together. The salad was nasty because of the blue cheese, cold tri tip, and the weird homemade sauce, and the price was way too high considering it was just for one person. The teas were $3 a piece and were actually pretty good, the salad was horrible though for the price.
Mary J.
We found this place on the way home from a road trip and was looking for something close to the highway. The food was amazing, I had a chicken sandwich, the chicken was moist, not over cooked and the flavor & toppings paired well together. My husbands wrap was also enjoyable. The person that served us was so friendly, helpful and kind! She was attentive and overall it was a great experience!
Freddy P.
This food was edible, but was definitely not fulfilling. The good ratings and pictures are pretty deceiving. The crab sandwich had a very sad amount of crab that was very mediocre. My girlfriend got the tri-tip sandwich that tasted bland and was very rubbery and dry as if it was reheated multiple times. Even the fries were a little stale. I would say it's actually 2 stars but I rated it 1 instead to offset the average :)
Angela A.
I agree with the gentleman earlier that had the detailed exhortation on the lobster roll and their experience here! The lobster roll is super sparse on the lobster and not worth 30$ at all! The smash burger is normally fabulous but don't get it to go and be disappointed when you get back to work and it's over salted and didn't get to taste it while you were there and able to send it back. Also the ahi tuna bowl is hit and miss too! Sometimes it's great and other times it doesn't have cooked wontons and sparse dressing on the side and barely enough tuna but flavorful which is why I keep trying ! I hope the owners take ot all to heart and make some changes cuz Paso needs places like this but us locals who revisit plenty of times may give up if things don't get better! I'm kinda picky but I know how good things can be there except the lobster roll and I hope it doesn't go downhill is all! Cheers!
Matt S.
I was wandering around Paso Robles with a growing hunger and not knowing what was good around. I turned to Yelp and found this place just a block from the shop my wife was perusing. I got one look at the menu, and just had to get my hands, nay my mouth, on that lobster roll. So I fired up the map and headed that way. For those wandering around trying to find it like I did - it's on the corner and the big sign doesn't say Roots on Railroad. But that corner outdoor restaurant is the one your looking for. Apple Maps and the signage had me wandering around for a cool minute until I figured it out. Don't be like me. You can see it on the corner from that tea shop across the street where my wife also needed to stop. Ordering was easy. You walk up to the window, tell them what you want, and go find a place to eat outside. If I were to guess I'd say the bulk of the place's revenue comes from alcohol, bit that's a lot of restaurants these days. The menu was small, and I'm into that, but I did experience a little sticker shock when my bill for a kids cheeseburger, shrimp salad, and lobster roll was $80. Now I don't mind paying good money for food as long as I feel like I'm getting what I paid for. That's where it starts to come apart for me. First of of, the food is good. My son's burger was great, and my wife's salad was tasty. Do I feel like they were worth the price tag? No. I have friends who own restaurants, so I get that inflation has hit them too and prices are going up, but if I spend $80 in their steakhouse you can bet I just had a killer steak, a side, and an appetizer with truffle oil in it. Granted that's for one person and not three, but I did better than a burger and a salad. That's not the big disappointment though, that came when they brought out my lobster "roll". Now, I know I can lean toward a touch of snob when I order a food item like the giant sea spiders that are crab or lobster. They're expensive, so my expectations are pretty high. My dad is from a small island off the coast of Portugal, and I have grown up eating a lot of fresh caught seafood. I love it. To call this a lobster roll, however, is something bordering on deceptive. What was brought out to me was the BOTTOM HALF of a roll, cut lengthwise down the middle, with a less than generous portion of lobster carefully placed along the narrow crevice. There is more physical mass to an In-N-Out cheeseburger than there was to my $30 lobster rollette. Was the flavor good? Absolutely. It was tasty, but it was just so stinking small for what I paid. I've eaten at fancy French restaurants, ethnic cuisines I wouldn't dare try and pronounce, and all manner of great food from all over the world, and this was the first time I ever walked away hungry, and decently poorer for the privilege. Fortunately for me my son didn't finish his burger, so I helped him out there, and promptly filled the remaining space in my stomach with coffee from down the road. My review for Roots on Railroad wanted to be a four star. The staff was nice, the food tasted good, but that lobster roll just killed it for me. Just because it's a lobster doesn't make it inherently more valuable. You need quality and a balance of quantity too. See Sam's Chowder House in Halfmoon Bay as an example. More than twice as large, and three times the fresh lobster for the same price. For what I get there I don't frown at the check. All in all this is a great stop. Just avoid the lobster roll and order something with more substance for less. Live and learn.
Deborah C.
Poke bowl was $17 which seemed like a lot. Rice was one big cold lump of white rice. Ahi was fresh. Greens were lovely. Tasty dressing. Okay experience. Nice spot. Not sure about the value for what was served.
Darien G.
Great little spot for a quick bite. Unfortunately the day we went it was over 100 degrees outside, but their tables in the back had misters so it wasn't too miserable. I got the fried chicken sandwich that comes with jalapeño slaw and cheddar cheese. The slaw gave the sandwich a nice spicy kick. The chicken was flavourful and juicy. I will say their pricing is a bit out of line. But the food is certainly good. They also share table space with a spot that serves beer, wine and cider.
Luiza C.
The food was great! Everyone in my family was extremely satisfied with their food. There are a few parking stalls off the streer. The heaters in the outdoor area makes it possible to eat here in the freezing cold weather and there are even cute little kid picnic tables. There is also a comfy couch area you can sit in. I really liked the set-up and ambiance and will definitely return again.
What an awesome concept linking food and drink solo businesses together. Staff awesome. Love to return in warmer weather. Quaint town. Almost forgot dog friendly!Kid-friendliness: Kids would live outdoor space.
Mary B.
If you're looking for an awesome burger...this is the place to go! The consistency of flavor is on point and it always hits the spot. Jordan made our food tonight, but honestly, I am always so impressed by all of the staff. They are professional and so kind. Keep up the great work!
Leslie C.
Great Spring Roll Salad and Tri Tip Sandwich!!! Cam was super nice and delivered our food to our car! Highly recommend!
Tj H.
Stopped here on our way through town and wanted to get out of traffic. This is a hidden gem. Lobster Roll AMAZING! and the Fried Chicken Sandwich had the best spices. Loved that they shared outdoor space with the brew pub! Atmosphere was great! You can make it a quick in and out or seat around the fire pits and make an evening of it!
TigerBCW
Amazing food, staff, and family-friendly. I ordered a smash burger, fries, and a side salad for my son and I to share. We sat under the patio heaters in the back. The food was delicious, big portions, and we did not have to wait long. The staff was so friendly and came by several times to check in us. Definitely recommend it, and we will eat here again in a heartbeat.
Great concept. Order food up front, brews on draft in the back. The food was amazing even for being a limited menu. However, we didn't realize this was a family beer garden and there were rambunctious children running around making it hard to enjoy the meal and drinks.
Beautiful area. Outdoor seating only. Smash burger was delicious! Big, hot, juicy, and melty.
We ordered a tri-tip salad, with extra tri-tip and two green teas, we weren't asked anything about the salad or given any options. It came with some homemade sauce, blue cheese, and cold tri-tip; our total was around $32 all together. The salad was nasty because of the blue cheese, cold tri tip, and the weird homemade sauce, and the price was way too high considering it was just for one person. The teas were $3 a piece and were actually pretty good, the salad was horrible though for the price.
We found this place on the way home from a road trip and was looking for something close to the highway. The food was amazing, I had a chicken sandwich, the chicken was moist, not over cooked and the flavor & toppings paired well together. My husbands wrap was also enjoyable. The person that served us was so friendly, helpful and kind! She was attentive and overall it was a great experience!
This food was edible, but was definitely not fulfilling. The good ratings and pictures are pretty deceiving. The crab sandwich had a very sad amount of crab that was very mediocre. My girlfriend got the tri-tip sandwich that tasted bland and was very rubbery and dry as if it was reheated multiple times. Even the fries were a little stale. I would say it's actually 2 stars but I rated it 1 instead to offset the average :)
I agree with the gentleman earlier that had the detailed exhortation on the lobster roll and their experience here! The lobster roll is super sparse on the lobster and not worth 30$ at all! The smash burger is normally fabulous but don't get it to go and be disappointed when you get back to work and it's over salted and didn't get to taste it while you were there and able to send it back. Also the ahi tuna bowl is hit and miss too! Sometimes it's great and other times it doesn't have cooked wontons and sparse dressing on the side and barely enough tuna but flavorful which is why I keep trying ! I hope the owners take ot all to heart and make some changes cuz Paso needs places like this but us locals who revisit plenty of times may give up if things don't get better! I'm kinda picky but I know how good things can be there except the lobster roll and I hope it doesn't go downhill is all! Cheers!
I was wandering around Paso Robles with a growing hunger and not knowing what was good around. I turned to Yelp and found this place just a block from the shop my wife was perusing. I got one look at the menu, and just had to get my hands, nay my mouth, on that lobster roll. So I fired up the map and headed that way. For those wandering around trying to find it like I did - it's on the corner and the big sign doesn't say Roots on Railroad. But that corner outdoor restaurant is the one your looking for. Apple Maps and the signage had me wandering around for a cool minute until I figured it out. Don't be like me. You can see it on the corner from that tea shop across the street where my wife also needed to stop. Ordering was easy. You walk up to the window, tell them what you want, and go find a place to eat outside. If I were to guess I'd say the bulk of the place's revenue comes from alcohol, bit that's a lot of restaurants these days. The menu was small, and I'm into that, but I did experience a little sticker shock when my bill for a kids cheeseburger, shrimp salad, and lobster roll was $80. Now I don't mind paying good money for food as long as I feel like I'm getting what I paid for. That's where it starts to come apart for me. First of of, the food is good. My son's burger was great, and my wife's salad was tasty. Do I feel like they were worth the price tag? No. I have friends who own restaurants, so I get that inflation has hit them too and prices are going up, but if I spend $80 in their steakhouse you can bet I just had a killer steak, a side, and an appetizer with truffle oil in it. Granted that's for one person and not three, but I did better than a burger and a salad. That's not the big disappointment though, that came when they brought out my lobster "roll". Now, I know I can lean toward a touch of snob when I order a food item like the giant sea spiders that are crab or lobster. They're expensive, so my expectations are pretty high. My dad is from a small island off the coast of Portugal, and I have grown up eating a lot of fresh caught seafood. I love it. To call this a lobster roll, however, is something bordering on deceptive. What was brought out to me was the BOTTOM HALF of a roll, cut lengthwise down the middle, with a less than generous portion of lobster carefully placed along the narrow crevice. There is more physical mass to an In-N-Out cheeseburger than there was to my $30 lobster rollette. Was the flavor good? Absolutely. It was tasty, but it was just so stinking small for what I paid. I've eaten at fancy French restaurants, ethnic cuisines I wouldn't dare try and pronounce, and all manner of great food from all over the world, and this was the first time I ever walked away hungry, and decently poorer for the privilege. Fortunately for me my son didn't finish his burger, so I helped him out there, and promptly filled the remaining space in my stomach with coffee from down the road. My review for Roots on Railroad wanted to be a four star. The staff was nice, the food tasted good, but that lobster roll just killed it for me. Just because it's a lobster doesn't make it inherently more valuable. You need quality and a balance of quantity too. See Sam's Chowder House in Halfmoon Bay as an example. More than twice as large, and three times the fresh lobster for the same price. For what I get there I don't frown at the check. All in all this is a great stop. Just avoid the lobster roll and order something with more substance for less. Live and learn.
Poke bowl was $17 which seemed like a lot. Rice was one big cold lump of white rice. Ahi was fresh. Greens were lovely. Tasty dressing. Okay experience. Nice spot. Not sure about the value for what was served.
Great little spot for a quick bite. Unfortunately the day we went it was over 100 degrees outside, but their tables in the back had misters so it wasn't too miserable. I got the fried chicken sandwich that comes with jalapeño slaw and cheddar cheese. The slaw gave the sandwich a nice spicy kick. The chicken was flavourful and juicy. I will say their pricing is a bit out of line. But the food is certainly good. They also share table space with a spot that serves beer, wine and cider.
The food was great! Everyone in my family was extremely satisfied with their food. There are a few parking stalls off the streer. The heaters in the outdoor area makes it possible to eat here in the freezing cold weather and there are even cute little kid picnic tables. There is also a comfy couch area you can sit in. I really liked the set-up and ambiance and will definitely return again.
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What an awesome concept linking food and drink solo businesses together. Staff awesome. Love to return in warmer weather. Quaint town. Almost forgot dog friendly!Kid-friendliness: Kids would live outdoor space.
If you're looking for an awesome burger...this is the place to go! The consistency of flavor is on point and it always hits the spot. Jordan made our food tonight, but honestly, I am always so impressed by all of the staff. They are professional and so kind. Keep up the great work!
Great Spring Roll Salad and Tri Tip Sandwich!!! Cam was super nice and delivered our food to our car! Highly recommend!
Stopped here on our way through town and wanted to get out of traffic. This is a hidden gem. Lobster Roll AMAZING! and the Fried Chicken Sandwich had the best spices. Loved that they shared outdoor space with the brew pub! Atmosphere was great! You can make it a quick in and out or seat around the fire pits and make an evening of it!
Amazing food, staff, and family-friendly. I ordered a smash burger, fries, and a side salad for my son and I to share. We sat under the patio heaters in the back. The food was delicious, big portions, and we did not have to wait long. The staff was so friendly and came by several times to check in us. Definitely recommend it, and we will eat here again in a heartbeat.