Top 15 Budget-Friendly Restaurants Near You in Paso Robles, CA

Quinn Miller Stopped in while charging with 4 people. Super fast and everyone loved what they got. Big menu, vegetarian/vegan options noted. Soft drinks and beer. Lots of options. Clean nice unisex bathrooms. Lots of locals. Lovely staff who cleared plates almost immediately.

Judy A Delicious coffee shop fare in a fun-filled ambiance. The wait staff were amazing. Down home and no frills. Food was very good, service was excellent, and I felt welcomed in what feels like a locals hot spot.

Michael Aanerud Absolutely loved our experience at Della’s. The drinks were outstanding and the food was just as impressive—clearly a place that takes quality seriously. The atmosphere really nailed it: fun, lively, and energetic without being too loud or overwhelming. It struck the perfect balance for conversation and enjoying the moment. Huge shoutout to the bartender—super friendly and genuinely fun to chat with—and to Chris, the host, who was welcoming, engaging, and set the tone right from the start. This spot checks all the boxes. We’ll absolutely be back and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for great food, great drinks, and a great vibe in Paso Robles.

Marc Milrod Effectively a sports bar on weekends. We were there on a rainy Saturday. Somehow there was a large care of 40-50 something aging frat boys. Boy, did our good taste quieter when their rivalry game was over. They offer an incredibly tasty Lamb Burger. Just be sure if you order the Mac & Cheese that you are hungry. My wife was not expecting a quart, was a tad overwhelmed, and ate ~10%.

Darrin Baker The food and the weight staff was excellent if you’re going, I would recommend making a reservation. We sat at the bar because the tables were all full.

Dalton Alvino First time here and was very impressed. Went with a bunch of friends and tried a little of everything. The fingerlings and brussel sprouts were my favorite starters. I got the Hatch burger and added the bacon & fried egg, it was SO good! Of course had to try some of the rotisserie chicken as well and was amazing as expected. Definitely will be back to try more of the menu

Rich M We did a pit stop from Cambria to DT Paso Robles on our way back to Orange County. It was around 11:30am and we were getting fueled for the drive home. Having never been here, the choices were crazy. My wife spotted a sign that said "BBQ - down the alley" - and I said "um, yes, please!" It looked like just a courtyard, but with a garage door open for counter service food. Prices were pretty decent and the staff gave us great recommendations on the food. I ordered the brisket sandwich with potato salad and my wife ordered the pulled pork tacos. Food was amazing - probably the best Brisket sandwich Ive had anywhere...including the full service places - potato salad was perfect, ice cold and had the perfect flavor of mustard/dill. The pulled pork tacos for amazing and just the right amount of heat. Pro-Tips: 1. Park around the DT park and walk over - its free and no stress about being in the alley with assigned scarce spaces. 2. Ask the staff whats good - they got us some bangers! 3. Cleanest bathrooms on site! 4. The sandwich and side is the perfect amount of food

Natalie Luu This restaurant was incredible. I ordered the Butcher’s Cut Steak and my husband ordered the Brick Chicken. It was one of the top 3 meat dishes we’d ever had: the steak was tasty and marbled perfectly, and the chicken was extremely tender and tasty. We had a kale & fennel salad and Basque cake to share. All the dishes were fantastic and we finished every drop/crumb.

Linda Farris This is an amazing restaurant, one of our favorites in Paso Robles. They have everything from steaks, but they are known for their fresh seafood. My husband and I always start with a Calamari steak, It is so tender. Then we share a a meal. Tonight Chico served us Sandras and Shrimp Sampi, amazing!!! We always like to sit up at the counter where you can watch the chefs cook. Chico will put anything together that you would like.

Andy Benavidez I looked for a Michelin star restaurant in Paso Robles to celebrate my wife’s birthday. I stumbled across The Restaurant at Justin, read the various reviews and made our reservations. It does require a $100 deposit per person that is refunded on arrival. From the moment we arrived we were greeted and treated with fantastic hospitality. We had opted for the Chef’s Choice and wine pairing and were delighted with every single course. I had wished I had taken photos of every course but was initially concerned with not showing class. After a certain point, I no longer cared. The food appearance and taste were just too fantastic to care. I had taken my wife to a Michelin star restaurant in Italy when we first started dating in Italy 30 years ago. We were eager to experience the same service and culinary quality. We were not disappointed. As we decided with the Chef’s menu, it was a set meal with wine pairing. Each course that arrived looked like a piece of artwork. The wine pairing was excellent, my only recommendation would be to advise the patron that one glass would be paired with one or two courses. As there wasn’t a pour per each course, and you were required to gauge what wine was for what courses. The views were also fantastic as the restaurant was nestled in rolling hills of the vineyard and reminded me of Northern Italy. Book in advance and enjoy the best of Paso Robles.

Viva Bacorn Stopped in early Sunday morning and had a great breakfast on our way to the Hearst Castle. Buttermilk pancakes and the Garden Scramble were great! Lovely atmosphere, super service and bathroom exceptionally clean!

Kylie Horenberger Delicious food, yummy cocktails, great service. Highly recommend! The lamb fell right off the bone. The risotto was the perfect level of lemony and herby, not too salty. The dipping sauce for the calamari was so yummy, I could have eaten a bowl of it like soup!

Lauren Thomas We love this place ! Atmosphere is hard to beat. The prices are right and the food is fresh and delicious. You can sit outside and enjoy the scenery of the golf course. Hidden gem in Paso Robles. Even if you don’t play golf you should come eat here !

Anna Really nice spot! Great food and fast service. We were traveling to Pismo and stopped in for a quick bite—what a pleasant surprise this little restaurant turned out to be! They have a wide variety of mini burgers, with options ranging from meat to veggie, all beautifully presented. We were in and out in about 40 minutes, and the bill was a pleasant surprise too! Loved it so much that made a stop on our way back as well! Highly recommend!

Rebecca Lorenzi This place offers it all. Opens at 2 pm now!! Tues-Thurs with a new lunch menu. 11am Fri-Sun with a new breakfast menu. Taco Tuesday is the best. My go to is the "full size" crispy tacos @ $3.50 each. The owners are amazing. The Chili Verde is my favorite dish but everything they offer is delish. I even had an amazing burger here. Who knew.