New American Restaurants near Templeton, CA

“Haven't given a 5 star in a while but it's very well deserved. Very good service topped on an absolutely delicious meal. Great job with the contrasting flavors on the chicken sandwich that made every bite better and better. I hope the rest of the menu is like that as I look forward to trying something else.“

“Incredible food and unique concept! The chef/staff provided my husband and I a very enjoyable and personal experience. This was our first Michelin Star experience, and they are well deserving of the recognition! They happily made accommodations for us based on dietary needs, and we never felt rushed asking questions and striking up conversation. We will definitely be visiting again if we come back to Paso Robles.“

“I love this place, the food is always good and for me and my family we feel it's well portioned. My husband got the steak, I got the salmon piccata and my son got a pepperoni pizza (not on the menu) and it was all great!!! We also got the pork empanadas . Don't forget to get the homemade strawberry lemonade. The service is always nice and on point, it's usually empty (which is weird for how good the food is) so the waitresses are always very attentive. There is soft music playing and the restaurant is perfect for romantic dinners when you want some privacy. Most places are super packed for dinner and pack you like sardines but this place has nice space between the tables. I would definitely be coming here more often.“

“My friend and I had the best time at the Wine Merchant. The layout of the restaurants gives that market atmosphere. Pretty cool. Everyone was so friendly and knowledgeable about the food menus and gave great recommendations. I will definitely stop by during my next trip to Paso Robles.Parking: There are limited parking spots behind the restaurant, but there is a gravel lot next to it. Also there is street parking as well.“

“One of the best places on the Central Coast. This hidden gem is on the 41, between Downtown Atown and Morro Bay. This renovated garage/barn turn modern ranch chic is the home to a fresh/natural/modern culinary experience. Once you enter you are greeted and have menu's on a little table at the door. When you're ready, you go up and order. I ordered the Rock Burger (Beyond Meat and no Bacon), comes with fries, the Bahn Mi Tots and Beer Battered Onion Rings. The Rock Burger is what you want. Beautiful fluffy Brioche bun from Back Porch Bakery, Central coast creamery blue cheese bringing the funk/creamy/saltness to cut through the burger, the caramelized onions for sweetness, the fresh mixed greens for that earthy bite, and whole grain mustard sauce for a little more acidity. The fries are done to salty, crispy, yet soft inside perfection. The Beer battered onion rings are served the a beautiful house made ranch and bbq sauce. Cooked perfect, just wish there was more. And the Star of the show, Bahn Mi Tots. The mix of tots, fresh vegetables, creamy sauce, soft meets crunch, vinegar balanced by fatty creaminess of the sauce, gives you full Umami! Just an awesome concept, that works to the fullest! The power went out while we were there with our friends from out of town and instead of kicking us out, they brought over candles (which was made by someone dinning in at the time) and asked if we needed anything. This is truly a first class operation and am honored to say they are in my own backyard. We've introduced many to them and we'll introduce many more.*What happened to the CHEESE CURDS?*“

“We love the bread which comes with the carrot butter. Citrus salad has very refreshing flavor which we love. We also love the saffron vatelli also is our favoriate， the green peas is so sweet and the pasta is full with the sauce, onion inside is very tasty. The sea bass is a little bit overcooked for us. We was expecting something more tender, broccolini is a little bit too thin. The farm to table makes food very fresh and good. We love it“

“I definitely enjoyed the smaller portions to be able to try and enjoy a few different things without feeling like it's too much overall. From the burger to the Mac and cheese and the brussel sprouts they all had a very different and unique flavors. A place I would definitely go back to. Whiskey is a bit on the pricey side but seems to be on par with the area overall for some reason.“

“Valentine's Day dinner was excellent, 5 courses delivered by Daniel. It's a great little spot, tucked away in the lobby of the hotel. Honestly, the ONLY issue was a family sitting behind us with a 5-6 year old watching YouTube videos full blast. Not the end of the world and the staff very politely got that situation under control.“