Thomas Hill Organics Bistro & Wine Bar

This is my second time visiting this adorable restaurant and honestly, I love it even more now. The courtyard is sooo cute! The vines, the greenery, the fountain , it’s a whole mood! It feels like a tucked-away garden you never want to leave.

We came for lunch before wine tasting and had such a lovely experience. Kennedy was our server and she was great, warm, attentive, and made us feel so welcome.

I ordered their Kale Caesar salad and it was not your typical Caesar but in the best way. It had raisins, red onion, crushed pistachios and the dressing had these subtle mustard seeds that gave it this bright, slightly tangy pop. It’s their unique take on a Caesar and I’m officially obsessed. I’m definitely going to try to replicate this at home!

My boyfriend ordered the soup and sandwich, and once I tried a spoonful of the soup, I instantly ordered a cup of my own. It was the corn and shishito pepper soup, velvety, a little smoky, and had just the right kick without being overly spicy. So, so good!

Their menu changes seasonally, and since they are a true farm-to-table restaurant, the best way to see what’s currently offered is to check their website.

If you’re looking for a perfect lunch spot in Paso, especially before wine tasting, definitely give them a visit. It’s charming, delicious, and just feels good to be there.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Hostess seemed rushed and was not welcoming. Crab cake was good but entrees although especially pleasing lacked flavor and weren't what I was expecting. Scallops were good but pasta lacked flavor and so did mushrooms. Steak was overcooked and the chile relleno had too much corn. Wine was good!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 3

Atmosphere and service were outstanding, food was only so so. Disappointed after all we had heard about it.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

Super ambiance, great food, awesome wines!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Some of the best food I’ve had in a long time! Everything we ate at Thomas Organics was incredibly flavorful, fresh, and absolutely delicious. We had the marinated olives, beet salad, rack of lamb, and lemon curd for dessert — every dish was beautifully prepared and bursting with flavor. You can truly taste the quality and care in every bite. Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

We love this place. Service is too notch and staff are all friendly. Great vibe and patio, food and drinks are amazing. Great local 🍷 selection.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Oh boy. We had a great meal. We started with the Beets and couldn’t eat them fast enough. I then had the Filet and my husband the Chile Rilleno (w/steak) and they both rocked. Will be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We love the organic aspect. Great flavors, gorgeous presentation.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Server was rude and manager did not care.

We had the beet salad , stone fruit pecan salad , Cuban sandwich and the taco and shrimp salad. They were all excellent.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Surprisingly disappointing. The food was all cold or luke warm, even after sending it back (bread pudding) Flavorless, lacking soul and expertise. Salmon was overcooked, bread pudding was cold. And then two of us got sick later that night. The restaurant was nearly empty for a 730pm reservation. I see why.

Delightful restaurant with enticing menu full of delectable treats. Perfect for family gatherings and first dates, as there is a circuit breaker box in the bathroom which can be used to facilitate quick escapes. Food 5/5, Atmosphere 5/5, Service 6/5 for thoughtful placement of electrical infrastructure.

We visit this place most every time we visit paso. It's still great but we were surprised by the prices, which are now higher than what we'd pay for similar quality in the CA Bay area.

We were seated at the bar since we didn't have reservations on a Friday but the staff and the bartender in particular did provide excellent service.

Thomas Hill Organics Paso Robles, a bistro and wine bar, offers a rotating menu showcasing locally grown, farm-fresh ingredients paired with regional wines. Making a dinner reservation is easy and highly recommended through the Yelp reservation system used for online orders before visiting this fine downtown establishment. This bistro is very popular on Friday and Saturday nights, so making a dinner reservation is highly recommended to avoid a long wait and secure a good table. Their website, ironically, omits their fantastic wine menu. Unable to view their online wine list when making a reservation, I opted to bring my own bottle of wine for a $25 corkage fee, Barton 2021 Moondance. Their wine menu, which I viewed at my table, featured excellent estate wines. Niner, Hearst, Austin Hope, and Barton Family wines were among the many wines featured on the menu. To start, I enjoyed my Barton’s wine with Crab Cakes and a citrus dressing. Herb & cheese biscuits, as a side order, were unavailable after 7PM. Be at the restaurant by 5PM to try their incredible herb & cheese biscuits. Instead, my choice was their various breads and lovely olive oils. Crab cakes and wine were enhanced by the bread and olive oil. Next, I focused on a traditional Mexican dinner dish known as Chile Nogada. This incredible meal and wine pairing exceeded my expectations. Poblano peppers filled with picadillo (peppers, onions, olives, pears, and raisins), topped with nogada sauce (walnut cream), steak and shrimp, make up this dish. The food and wine were divine, and Allie, my wonderful server, along with the other guests, hostess, bartenders, and chefs, made me feel incredibly welcome throughout my entire meal. Thank you team!

We heard such good things about the restaurant, we were excited to try it out. Sadly our evening fell flat.
To state the good, the outdoor back patio is cozy and heated and the food WAS great. The tomato soup of the day, the crab cakes (two large ones), and the chicken dish (farro, mushroom jus, and kale) were spot on. And I never order chicken out so that’s saying a lot.
HOWEVER, thing after thing came up throughout the night and just tainted the overall meal.
- The service: for the duration of our meal our finished wine glasses and empty beer bottle were left on the table.
- Attention to detail: we were celebrating a birthday and saw other tables with candles, etc. yet when our dessert came, nothing (and we were greeted with a ‘happy birthday’ so they were aware)
- Other upset customers: one couple just got up and left because “they had sat down for 20 minutes and no one approached them”. Another requested something from the kitchen and instead of saying it wasn’t something they had or did, they just kept them waiting.
While the food was good, everything else wasn’t worth the hassle. Paso has TONS of other places that will knock your socks off.