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Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo County
The wineries are located within a short drive of each other and easily accessible by good roads. Grapeline (gogrape.com/slo) offers a shuttle service between the wineries.
Recommended Wineries
| Adelaida Cellars |
| Address | 5805 Adelaida Rd, Paso Robles |
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| Phone | 805-230-8980 |
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| Website | adelaida.com |
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| Tasting Room | Open daily 11-5. Picnic area. |
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| Winemaker | Terry Culton |
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| Owner | Elizabeth Van Steenwyk |
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| Comments | Picnic area. Historic HMR vineyard produces old vine Pinot Noir. Pinot Noirs from here are uneven but I have had some good ones. |
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| PoP coverage | Adelaida Cellars |
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| Anglim Winery |
| Address | 740 Pine St., Paso Robles |
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| Phone | 805-227-6813 |
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| Website | anglimwinery.com |
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| Tasting Room | Located in the old Paso Robles Train Depot at 8th and Pine Streets, open 11-5:30 Thursday through Sunday, other days by appointment. |
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| Production | 4,000 cases of Rhone varietals and Pinot Noir |
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| Winemaker | Steve Anglim |
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| Owner | Steve and Steffanie Anglim |
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| Comments | A terrific Fiddlestix Vineyard Pinot Noir. |
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| PoP coverage | Anglim Winery |
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| Asuncion Ridge Vineyards & Inn |
| Address | 11010 Fuentes Road, Atascadero |
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| Phone | 805-461-075 |
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| Website | asuncionridge.com |
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| Tasting Room | By appointment |
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| Production | Small production Pinot Noir from estate vineyard. |
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| Winemaker | Philip Krumal |
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| Owner | Philip Krumal |
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| Comments | 3 suites in a large hilltop house on 320 acres with expansive views. Small Pinot Noir vineyard and very good Asuncion Ridge Pinot Noir. Gourmet breakfast included in stay. |
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| PoP coverage | Asuncion Ridge Vineyards & Inn |
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| Bianchi Winery |
| Address | 3380 Branch Rd., Paso Robles |
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| Phone | 805-226-9922 |
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| Website | bianchiwine.com |
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| Tasting Room | Open daily. |
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| Production | Multiple varietals, 125,000 cases |
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| Winemaker | Tom Lane |
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| Owner | Glenn Bianchi |
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| Comments | 580 acres owned. Sources Pinot Noir from the Santa Maria Valley. Est. 1974. |
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| PoP coverage | Bianchi Winery |
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| Hug Cellars |
| Address | 2323 Tuley Rd., Ste. 120D, Paso Robles |
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| Phone | 805-226-8022 |
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| Website | hugcellars.com |
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| Tasting Room | Open Friday through Sunday 11-5. |
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| Production | 1,300 cases, Rhone varietals and Pinot Noir. |
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| Winemaker | C.I. (Augie) Hug |
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| Owner | C.I. (Augie) Hug |
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| Comments | Established in 1994. |
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| PoP coverage | Hug Cellars |
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| Jack Creek Cellars |
| Address | 5265 Jack Creek Rd, Templeton |
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| Phone | 805-226-8283 |
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| Website | jackcreekcellars.com |
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| Tasting Room | Beautiful winery perched on a hilltop among vineyards. Tasting by appointment. |
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| Production | Pinot Noir, Syrah. |
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| Winemaker | Doug Kruse |
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| Owner | Doug and Sabrina Kruse |
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| Comments | Bold, full-bodied wines from estate grapes. |
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| PoP coverage | Jack Creek Cellars |
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| RN Estate Vineyard & Winery |
| Address | 7986 N River Rd., Paso Robles |
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| Phone | 805-467-3106 |
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| Website | rnestate.com |
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| Tasting Room | By appointment. |
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| Winemaker | Roger Nicolas |
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| Owner | Roger Nicolas |
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| Comments | Very special, small-lot Pinot Noir and Rhone varietals. |
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| PoP coverage | RN Estate Vineyard & Winery |
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| Windward Vineyard |
| Address | 1380 Live Oak Rd, Paso Robles |
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| Phone | 805-239-2565 |
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| Website | windwardvineyard.com |
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| Tasting Room | Friday through Sunday, 11-5, or by appointment. |
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| Production | 2,000 cases |
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| Winemaker | Marc Goldberg |
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| Owner | Marc Goldberg and Maggie D'Ambrosia |
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| Comments | 15 acre vineyard planted to Pinot Noir. Burgundian-styled estate wines that age well. Established in 1990. |
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| PoP coverage | Windward Vineyard |
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Recommended Lodging
| Arbor Inn B&B |
| Address | 2130 Arbor Rd., Paso Robles |
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| Phone | 805-227-4673 |
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| Comments | Upscale accommodations. |
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Asuncion Ridge Vineyards & Inn
(see under Wineries) |
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| Blue Bird Motel |
| Address | 1880 Main, Cambria |
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| Phone | 805-552-5434 |
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| Website | bluebirdmotel.com |
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| Comments | This motel is a throwback to the motels of the1950s. Casual and inexpensive but adequate. Walking distance to restaurants of downtown Cambria. I have a nostalgic fondness for this place. Note: Paso Robles can be very hot (nearly 100?F not unusual) in the summer. For a cooler lodging option, consider Cambria which is on the coast and only a 10-20 minute drive to the wineries of Paso Robles. This small town restricts growth and building, retaining its 1950s charm, and never seems to change. No franchise food chains here. |
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| Blue Dolphin Inn |
| Address | 6470 Moonstone Beach Dr., Cambria |
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| Website | www.cambriainns.com |
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| Comments | Located on Moonstone Beach, the Inn has six oceanfront specialty rooms. Great views from patios. |
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| Hotel Cheval |
| Address | 1021 Pine St, Paso Robles |
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| Phone | 866-522-6999 |
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| Website | www.hotelcheval.com |
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| Comments | Downtown hotel with luxurious rooms. Continental breakfast included. |
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| Just Inn |
| Address | 11680 Chimney Rock Rd., Paso Robles |
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| Phone | 805-726-0049 |
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| Website | justinwine.com |
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| Comments | Small B&B at Justin Vineyards. Three suites in the vineyards. The Bordeaux suite is at the working winery. Bistro open for lunch Sat and Sun; dinner nightly. This is an outstanding winery but it is not a producer of Pinot Noir! |
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| La Bellasera Hotel & Suites |
| Address | 206 Alexa Court, Paso Robles |
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| Phone | 805-238-2834 |
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| Website | bellasera.com |
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| Moonstone Cottages |
| Address | 6580 Moonstone Beach Dr., Cambria |
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| Phone | 805-927-4647 |
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| Website | moonstonecottages.com |
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| Comments | Upscale lodging on the beach. Rsvp through the Blue Whale Inn. |
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| Summerwood Inn |
| Address | 2130 Arbor Rd., Paso Robles |
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| Phone | 805-227-1365 |
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| Website | summerwoodinn.com |
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| Comments | Winery and Inn. Nine rooms among vineyards. This is not a producer of Pinot Noir! |
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| The Carlton Hotel |
| Address | 6005 El Camino Real, Atascadero |
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| Phone | 805-461-5100 |
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| Website | the-carlton.com |
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| Comments | Historic building, plush guestrooms, and The Carlton Restaurant & Grill. |
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Recommended Restaurants
| 21st Drive-In |
| Address | 2110 Spring St., Paso Robles |
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| Phone | 805-238-0360 |
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| Comments | Vintage drive-in. |
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| A.J. Spurs |
| Address | 508 Main St, Templeton |
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| Phone | 805-434-2700 |
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| Comments | A central coast steakhouse chain. Large portions, cowboy decor. Bring your own wine. Also in Arroyo Grande. |
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| Artisan |
| Address | 1401 Park St., Paso Robles |
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| Phone | 805-237-8084 |
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| Website | www.arisanpasorobles.com |
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| Comments | Relaxed restaurant serving local and organic food. Chef is Chris Kobayashi. |
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| Bistro Laurent |
| Address | 12th & Pine St., Paso Robles. |
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| Phone | 805-226-8191 |
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| Comments | The Chez Panisse of the Central Coast. Dinner only. The Le Petit Marcel cafe at the same location serves lunch. |
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| Buona Tavola Restorante |
| Address | 943 Spring St., Paso Robles |
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| Phone | 805-237-0600 |
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| Website | btslo.com |
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| Comments | Northern Italian. Also in San Luis Obispo at 1037 Monterey St., 805-545-8000. |
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| Cass House Inn and Restaurant |
| Address | 222 N. Ocean Ave., Cayucos |
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| Phone | 805-995-3669 |
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| Website | www.casshouseinn.com |
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| Comments | Former 19th century Victorian house. Chef Jensen Lorenzen offers a four-course seasonally changing dinner with local wine pairings. Rooms upstairs for lodging. |
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| Deborah's Room |
| Address | 11680 Chimney Rock Road, Paso Robles |
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| Phone | 805-238-6932 |
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| Website | www.justinwine.com |
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| Comments | Romantic restaurant with five tables serving sophisticated food. 50 votive candles. Five course dinner with optional wine pairing. |
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| PoP coverage | Justin Winery |
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| F. McLintocks Saloon & Dining House |
| Address | 1234 Park St., Paso Robles |
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| Phone | 805-238-2233 |
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| Comments | Central coast steakhouse chain. Also in Pismo Beach, Arroyo Grande, and San Luis Obispo. |
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| Farmstand 46 |
| Address | 3750 Highway 46 W, Templeton |
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| Phone | 805-239-3661 |
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| Website | www.farmstand46.com |
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| Comments | Very hip gourmet and organic casual place with great made-to-order sandwiches, salads and wood-fired pizzas. Eat outside or take out. |
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| Hoppes Garden Bistro & Wine Shop |
| Address | 78 N. Ocean, Cayucos (15 mins south of Cambria) |
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| Phone | 805-995-1006 |
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| Comments | Good Calif/Continental cuisine and an extensive regional wine list. |
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| Joes Place |
| Address | 608 12th St, Paso Robles |
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| Phone | 805-238-5637 |
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| Comments | The place in town for breakfast. |
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| McPhees Grill |
| Address | 416 Main St., Templeton |
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| Phone | 805-434-3204 |
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| Website | mcphees.com |
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| Comments | California cuisine. Casual. Terrific food! Outlet in Avila Beach has closed. |
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| Pier 46 Seafood Market & Restaurant |
| Address | 1131 Rossi Rd, Templeton |
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| Phone | 805-434-1050 |
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| Website | www.pier46seafood |
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| Comments | Fresh fish daily, live tanks with crabs, clams, lobsters. Fish tacos, clam chowder, fish and chips, cioppino. Open daily. |
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| Robins Restaurant |
| Address | 4095 Burton Dr., Cambria |
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| Phone | 805-927-5007 |
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| Website | robinsrestaurant.com |
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| Comments | Eclectic Calif-Ethnic cuisine. |
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| Sea Chest Oyster Bar and Seafood Restaurant |
| Address | 6216 Moonstone Beach Drive, Cambria |
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| Phone | 805-927-4514 |
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| Website | seachestrestaurant.com |
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| Comments | Water views, very fresh seafood and good selection of local wines. A popular spot now open for over thirty years.Small and no reservations - people start lining up when it opens at 5:00 PM. |
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| The Range |
| Address | 22317 El Camino Real, San Luis Obispo |
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| Phone | 805-438-4500 |
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| Comments | Laid-back Central Coast wine country cuisine with a cowboy theme. Go for the food, bring your own wine (corkage $15). |
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| The Sows Ear Café |
| Address | 2248 Main St., Cambria |
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| Phone | 805-927-4865 |
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| Comments | Intimate, nice wine list. Don't fill up on the delicious bread baked in ceramic vases. |
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| Villa Creek Restaurant |
| Address | 1144 Pine St., Paso Robles |
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| Phone | 805-238-3000 |
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| Comments | Calif-Mex cuisine. |
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| Vivant FineCheese |
| Address | 840 11th St., Paso Robles |
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| Phone | 805-226-5530 |
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| Website | vivantfinecheese.com |
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| Comments | More than 200 types of cheese to pair with Paso Robles wines. |
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Recommended Wine Stores
| 15 Degrees C Wine Shop and Bar |
| Address | 1121 Rossi Rd, Templeton |
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| Phone | 805-434-1554 |
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| Website | www.15degreescwines.com |
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| Comments | Best wine selection on Central coast (more than 500 from all over the world). Cheeses, gourmet foods, tapas menu. Great for picnic supplies. |
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Picnic Supplies
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| Hush Harbor Artisan Bakery |
| Address | 5735 El Camino Real, Atascadero |
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| Phone | 805-460-0541 |
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| Comments | Great breads, sandwiches esp French Dip with horseradish sauce and au jus. |
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| Little Market |
| Address | 250 N Ocean Ave, Cayucos |
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| Phone | 805-995-2076 |
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| Comments | Great sandwiches, local cheeses, brown butter sea salt cookies. |
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| Thomas Hill Organics |
| Address | 1305 Park St., Paso Robles |
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| Website | www.thomashillorganics.com |
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| Comments | Seasonally-changing menu featuring ingredients from Thomas Hill Organic Farm. Great sandwiches. |
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