The Restaurant at JUSTIN - Paso Robles (CA)

3 /5 Rolando Botello: We went for our anniversary dinner 6/20 - looking for a Michelin Star restaurant in Paso Robles - and the food, service, and atmosphere was good! It would have been a solid experience however there was a hair in the main pasta dish which at the Michelin Star level, should not have happened. There was no compensation or address from the Chef. A complimentary bottle of wine would have saved the experience, however it was not offered. The food was good, would probably try the other Michelin Star option in Paso Robles instead of Justin next time.

5 /5 Jay Wu: Reservations are needed with $100 deposit. Facility is clean and well maintained. Staff is professional and knowledgeable about the food being served. Chef has wide range of culinary knowledge and experience before leading this kitchen. The courses take you on a journey of the California golden coast. Allows you to taste the local offerings through team to table concept. Sommelier’s wine pairings are exceptional, really marries the savior flavors of the food with the tartness of the wines. Overall 5/5 Best of luck on Star #2

2 /5 Malike Naibi: Our experience at this restaurant was underwhelming, especially considering the price and the reputation. The food simply wasn’t very good. Several dishes felt like the chef was trying to be creative for the sake of creativity, but the ingredients didn’t work together in a balanced way. Flavors clashed rather than complemented each other. A few dishes were passable, but nothing stood out in a memorable way, and one of our desserts never arrived. Service also fell short. Our bill was inconsistent — we were charged a different amount the second day than what we had originally been given. We requested a kitchen tour and never received any response. At multiple points, there were no servers on the floor; it looked like the staff were overextended and constantly pulled into the back, which left the dining room unattended for long stretches. Overall, the experience wasn’t terrible, but for a fine-dining restaurant at this price level, it missed the mark on both food and service. It’s not a place I would recommend based on our visit, and in my view, it’s not worth the hype or the cost.

5 /5 NASAcollector I LOVE SPACE: We ate at Justins restaurant 15 years ago, it was awesome back then and now its an experience not to be missed. Every dish was better than the one before, it was an ethereal dinner with a few hacks that Ill add. The restaurant & bar area are beautiful, it reminded me of The Menu, except nobody was yelling "yes chef". Theres a great outdoor patio and grounds that arent to be missed. I cant adequately describe the food, other than to say each dish is a new experience of heaven. The hacks are if you join the wine club, its 20% off of dinner. There are 2 menu options, the Estate menu for $225 and Chef menu for $350, the Chefs menu is the better value and incredible dishes. If youre into wine paring with the menu, its $110 for each person, but you can also share 1 wine paring for 2 people. The Wagu beef was beautifully done, as was the cheese souffle, the scallop with caviar in a white sauce was amazing, it was all I could do not to use my finger to scoop up every molecule of sauce. The executive and sous chefs are artists and this menu is their masterpiece. The staff is extraordinary, theyre personable and attentive without hovering or being disruptive. Obviously this is an expensive restaurant, but if youre looking for a memorable event or celebrating a special moment, I cant recommend Justin highly enough.

5 /5 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.