Food courses were amazing and staff was engaging and friendly. Great playlist as well
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Neda Farr
Definitely the worst Michelin Star restaurant I’ve been to- the food was bland and some was outright inedible/did not taste good at all. Not inventive or unique food. Very few courses and very limited alcohol menu. Definitely NOT worth the $700 check in any capacity. We were starving after and can’t believe this has a Michelin Star due to the low food quality and atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
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Six Test Kitchen - A Culinary and Oenological Gem! My experiences at Six Test Kitchen are truly exceptional, especially thanks to the remarkable Christian Davy, the Wine Director. It's clear that Christian brings not just expertise, but a genuine passion for wine to the table. He came on board at Six Test Kitchen thanks to Chef Ricky Odbert, & he's been instrumental in crafting an incredible wine program. I was particularly impressed with the thought put into the two distinct wine pairing options: a standard pairing and a reserve list. This offers fantastic flexibility depending on your preference and budget. Christian's ability to perfectly complement Chef Odbert's innovative nine-course menu is outstanding. His commitment to finding such rare gems ensures a memorable and exclusive experience. Christian Davy elevates the dining experience at Six Test Kitchen to an art form. His selections are not just pairings; they are integral to the culinary journey, enhancing every bite. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Emalee Bellefeuille
Excellent selection of wines and local beers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nick B
I’m concerned about Six Test Kitchen’s use of ingredients from the community garden in Templeton. While a volunteer may have given permission for their staff to take some ingredients, it appears they are exceeding that permission. They’ve been harvesting more than what seems reasonable, taking from multiple plots, which affects the garden's long-term sustainability. This practice raises concerns about profiting from a community resource without contributing anything meaningful in return.
It’s also worth noting that this isn’t the first time Six Test Kitchen has faced similar concerns. They were previously asked to leave another community garden in SLO for comparable behavior. If you want to support businesses that respect local resources and operate with transparency, I would recommend considering other options in the area that contribute to the community rather than taking advantage of it.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Paul Coleman
Now I understand how they earned their Michelin star. The service was impeccable, the wine was paired perfectly & the food was, course by course, an adventure into a roller coaster flavors, textures & presentations. My wife was adventurous & wound up enjoying things that she would have never tried in years past. Thank you to Ricky & his team for making a wonderful experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Corey Strock
This was a great tasting menu. It had a variety of flavors and textures, and a few courses that really were layered, and made you think about it. We didn't get the wine pairing, but some neighbors did and it looked fantastic. My wife declared it her favorite tasting menu so far (we've done quite a few).
Service was exceptional, questions were asked and well answered. The head chef was there to answer questions as well. I left full, but not overly so.
Price for the food was reasonable, given circumstances I think. I won't go in to individual dishes, but I am attaching pics of all courses.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ben \u0026 Yian
The food quality was terrible and the service was cold and unfriendly. The meat courses were barely distinguishable from each other— hard to believe that this got a Michelin star. The meal was nowhere near worth the price. Additionally, we felt judged for not ordering the wine pairing, and there were no nonalcoholic options.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Raymond Stone
Pretty much perfection.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dorothea Koh
What a wonderful meal in Tim City! I love it when a chef thinks about flavor combinations and it was evident in not only the food served but also the plating. Highlight was the duck and cod which was cooked to perfection 😋 … Kudos also to the Somm who did a lovely pairing with the food. I’ll be back again for sure
What an incredible dinner! The food was some of the best I've ever eaten, highlighting the bounty of the local farms. One dish I'll never forget was an egg custard with the silkiest texture possible, topped with corn that tasted like summer itself and bacon with the perfect amount of smokiness. The wine pairing was fantastic, with wines from local producers and from afar, always perfectly complementing each course.
But what really sets Six Test Kitchen apart is the accessibility of the team and the space. Because they do a lot of the prep right there in front of the counter, there was a lot more opportunity to have a conversation about the food, learn about the techniques, and hear the story of how each dish came together than in most restaurants of this caliber. A world class meal, with smaller-town pacing and friendliness. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anna Zucker
We had a delightful dinner of very small bites. Each plate was served with care and the server described what we were eating. We had some lovely conversation about different items as well as the dishes the food was served on.
Parking: When we arrived the parking lot and street were packed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Raimond K
Great food, great atmosphere, interesting background music choice. Very enjoyable evening, will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Justin Hall
I had a great food experience at six test kitchen! Only thing I would say is the service wasn't up to par for such a restraunt as a michellin starred. But the food was absolutely amazing plating was superb and it was so much food and it honestly was a great time and I would highly recommend it to anyone! Was a great time and the wine paring was to die for!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chicken Liver
Susie Penner
Everything we ate was delicious. Every detail, every bite. They deserve their Michelin ⭐️ The wine choice was perfect. We loved the experience from start to finish. We can’t wait to go back next season!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Smoked Duck, Chawan Mushi Koji Butter
Food courses were amazing and staff was engaging and friendly. Great playlist as well
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Definitely the worst Michelin Star restaurant I’ve been to- the food was bland and some was outright inedible/did not taste good at all. Not inventive or unique food. Very few courses and very limited alcohol menu. Definitely NOT worth the $700 check in any capacity. We were starving after and can’t believe this has a Michelin Star due to the low food quality and atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
Six Test Kitchen - A Culinary and Oenological Gem!
My experiences at Six Test Kitchen are truly exceptional, especially thanks to the remarkable Christian Davy, the Wine Director. It's clear that Christian brings not just expertise, but a genuine passion for wine to the table.
He came on board at Six Test Kitchen thanks to Chef Ricky Odbert, & he's been instrumental in crafting an incredible wine program. I was particularly impressed with the thought put into the two distinct wine pairing options: a standard pairing and a reserve list. This offers fantastic flexibility depending on your preference and budget.
Christian's ability to perfectly complement Chef Odbert's innovative nine-course menu is outstanding. His commitment to finding such rare gems ensures a memorable and exclusive experience. Christian Davy elevates the dining experience at Six Test Kitchen to an art form. His selections are not just pairings; they are integral to the culinary journey, enhancing every bite. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent selection of wines and local beers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’m concerned about Six Test Kitchen’s use of ingredients from the community garden in Templeton. While a volunteer may have given permission for their staff to take some ingredients, it appears they are exceeding that permission. They’ve been harvesting more than what seems reasonable, taking from multiple plots, which affects the garden's long-term sustainability. This practice raises concerns about profiting from a community resource without contributing anything meaningful in return.
It’s also worth noting that this isn’t the first time Six Test Kitchen has faced similar concerns. They were previously asked to leave another community garden in SLO for comparable behavior. If you want to support businesses that respect local resources and operate with transparency, I would recommend considering other options in the area that contribute to the community rather than taking advantage of it.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Now I understand how they earned their Michelin star. The service was impeccable, the wine was paired perfectly & the food was, course by course, an adventure into a roller coaster flavors, textures & presentations. My wife was adventurous & wound up enjoying things that she would have never tried in years past.
Thank you to Ricky & his team for making a wonderful experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was a great tasting menu. It had a variety of flavors and textures, and a few courses that really were layered, and made you think about it. We didn't get the wine pairing, but some neighbors did and it looked fantastic. My wife declared it her favorite tasting menu so far (we've done quite a few).
Service was exceptional, questions were asked and well answered. The head chef was there to answer questions as well. I left full, but not overly so.
Price for the food was reasonable, given circumstances I think. I won't go in to individual dishes, but I am attaching pics of all courses.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food quality was terrible and the service was cold and unfriendly. The meat courses were barely distinguishable from each other— hard to believe that this got a Michelin star. The meal was nowhere near worth the price. Additionally, we felt judged for not ordering the wine pairing, and there were no nonalcoholic options.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Pretty much perfection.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a wonderful meal in Tim City! I love it when a chef thinks about flavor combinations and it was evident in not only the food served but also the plating. Highlight was the duck and cod which was cooked to perfection 😋 …
Kudos also to the Somm who did a lovely pairing with the food. I’ll be back again for sure
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
What an incredible dinner! The food was some of the best I've ever eaten, highlighting the bounty of the local farms. One dish I'll never forget was an egg custard with the silkiest texture possible, topped with corn that tasted like summer itself and bacon with the perfect amount of smokiness. The wine pairing was fantastic, with wines from local producers and from afar, always perfectly complementing each course.
But what really sets Six Test Kitchen apart is the accessibility of the team and the space. Because they do a lot of the prep right there in front of the counter, there was a lot more opportunity to have a conversation about the food, learn about the techniques, and hear the story of how each dish came together than in most restaurants of this caliber. A world class meal, with smaller-town pacing and friendliness. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a delightful dinner of very small bites. Each plate was served with care and the server described what we were eating. We had some lovely conversation about different items as well as the dishes the food was served on.
Parking: When we arrived the parking lot and street were packed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food, great atmosphere, interesting background music choice. Very enjoyable evening, will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had a great food experience at six test kitchen! Only thing I would say is the service wasn't up to par for such a restraunt as a michellin starred. But the food was absolutely amazing plating was superb and it was so much food and it honestly was a great time and I would highly recommend it to anyone! Was a great time and the wine paring was to die for!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chicken Liver
Everything we ate was delicious. Every detail, every bite. They deserve their Michelin ⭐️ The wine choice was perfect. We loved the experience from start to finish. We can’t wait to go back next season!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Smoked Duck, Chawan Mushi Koji Butter
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