TASTE! craft eatery - San Luis Obispo (CA)

4 /5 Claire Hall: Overall the food was incredible. I did a trio with the Cobb salad (delicious!), Fall Flyer (soooo good!!) and the Banh Mi (not with real pork belly, wouldn’t order again). Our waiter was great and we sat outside with 14 people and they served us well! Docking a star for two reasons: no espresso machine?! How does a fancy place that serves brunch only have basic coffee- huge miss. Also, the kids meal: cheese burger was a beef patty with cold shredded cheese on top, not melted, and the Mac and cheese was the same: noodles with shredded cheese on top, not really mixed or melted. I would 100% come back as the menu is so interesting and extensive, each visit would offer something different!

4 /5 Bessie Gessner: Food was delicious. Love the sliders concept but the appetizers definitely stole the show. Even the Pacific Rim salad was more delicious than the 2 fish sliders I ordered.

5 /5 AnG National Critics: A and G, in town for As cousins wedding were at the rehearsal dinner at Taste. We had sliders for dinner. G had steak sliders and A had chipotle chicken. Both were so good. We both had drinks. As Old Fashion was on point, as was his 2 ounce shot of Bulleit Bourbon. G had a few frothier drinks and loved them. The service was great. The food was great. The outdoor seating with fire pits was really nice on a crisp autumn night. All in all, it was a beautiful dinner and I think it enhanced As cousins special weekend. Thanks Taste.

5 /5 Christina Page: Always love the food at Taste. I always get the same order. Jalapeño burger, jalapeño and pepper jack Mac and cheese and a salad. Never any complaints on the food. The service is always ok. I was told to sit anywhere in the restaurant and I sat down at a table in the back. The table hadn’t been cleaned and they never offered to clean it. I also had to ask for utensils which was really off. Maybe this was a one off but if you tell someone to sit anywhere at least clean the table when they sit down.

4 /5 YzFool78: Happened to come across Taste while browsing Yelp and decided to stop in for dinner. The place has a cool vibe—nothing over the top, but definitely not underdone either. You can dress up or keep it casual, which I really appreciate. Food-wise? A bit of a hit and miss, unfortunately. I went with the Trio and ordered the Burger in Paradise, Truffled Up Fries, and Gouda & Chorizo Mac N Cheese. The burger? Solid! The sauce had a great flavor, and the Gouda was a nice touch. The arugula and tomatoes tasted fresh, and the ciabatta bun and meat were cooked perfectly for my taste. The fries? Pleasant surprise! I’m not usually into string fries, but I actually liked these a lot. The truffle wasn’t overpowering, and they came out just right. The Mac N Cheese? Miss. Unfortunately, it lacked flavor. The chorizo felt like an afterthought, and the Gouda didn’t really come through. That said, the noodles were cooked perfectly—just wish the rest delivered. All in all: The service was great, the vibe was on point, and most of the food was well worth the price. This spot is officially on my go-to list.