Mason Severe

This is an absolute MUST visit in Paso Robles. I knew it was going to be good but I was more surprised and impressed than I could have imagined. We sat at the bar, and the drinks that they put together and design are really unique, tasty, and tasteful. The service was fast, they have an open kitchen where you can see all the food being made, and they have a really cordial wait staff. The food, however, was absolutely incredible. Probably the best burger I have ever had in my life - cooked to perfection - and what I really enjoyed was that The Hatch had a unique take on all the different dishes they make. They took traditional classics, added a twist, and made them VERY well, and I couldn't have been happier with my experience. And make sure you get the dessert - you'll want to make sure you try everything on their simple, but delicious menu. Can't wait to go back!

+4

The food quality is ok, service is very good, our waitress was super nice. We ordered the streak frites, medium rare and medium but both were close to well-done. When we asked they made a new one

The Hatch is a well known restaurant in Paso Robles. First impressions were it is a small restaurant with a row of seats, tables and a long bench seat. Tables are cramped and not much space offered between diners. Our servers were great but the hostess seated a couple right next to the 4 of us when there were plenty of open seats not on top of current diners. They were nice people but she did not need to cram them in next to us. As a starter we ordered cornbread as well as the mushrooms and they were spectacular. I ordered the rotisserie chicken and my wife the chicken pot pie. The rotisserie chicken was very smoky and the texture was rubbery. My wife found the chicken pot pie to be dense, a bit dry and she barely ate much of it. It was her birthday and we ordered a butterscotch pie for the table. She really liked her spoonful but I thought it was like butterscotch pudding which is not a favorite of mine. This is a tough rating for me. The starters were outstanding as were our servers. The main dishes were a miss and the hostess was not on her game. Because I feel generous I will give The Hatch 4 stars. It is worth a revisit.

KG

We’ve been meaning to try The Hatch forever and finally got an early dinner reservation at 5:30 PM. After wine tasting all day, we got hungry early and walked over around 5 PM thinking it wouldn’t be an issue but nope! The restaurant was already packed. The hostesses were super apologetic that they couldn’t seat us right away. I noticed Della’s next door with a full bar and our hostess mentioned they share the same owners, so we hung out there until our seats were ready. A little later she came to get us and sat us at the bar, exactly where we wanted to be! I really love the vibe here. Yes, it gets loud and lively, which might not be for everyone, but I love that whole energy. It’s intimate and fun at the same time. Chandler, our bartender/server, was fantastic. He was busy but still on top of everything and made us excellent cocktails. For Starters we ordered: Grilled Maitake Mushrooms: As a mushroom lover, this was EVERYTHING! These were clean, earthy, nutritious, and prepared perfectly. Believe the rave reviews, they’re so soooo good! Hot Skillet Cornbread: Delicious! Warm, comforting, and my boyfriend is still salty Chandler took the skillet with the last slice he was saving for “dessert.” LMAO. For Entrees: Pan-Seared Trout: 10/10. Perfectly cooked with incredible crispy skin. Instant meal inspo for us! Would absolutely order again. Half Rotisserie Chicken: My boyfriend’s order. Flavor was great, but the chicken was a little on the dry side. The two sauces it comes with complement the dish perfectly though. Pro Tip: Make. A. Reservation. This place books out for a reason! It’s easily one of the most popular restaurants in Paso. We had an excellent experience all around. Amazing food, great service, lively atmosphere. This is an easy favorite and absolutely lives up to the hype!

+8

Tony McNally

The fried chicken was enjoyable, but certainly overfaced me with the massive portions

+1

Harrison Pollack

Good spot overall, would loved to have given them 5 stars but we ordered the summer pasta dish and the pasta was so overcooked it was straight mush.

Natalie Caldwell

The Hatch was recommended by a number of locals, so we knew we had to try it. Sommer made our dinner so delightful - she was helpful and gave us time while being attentive simultaneously. The bar and restaurant were bustling for a Friday night (so a little loud) but service and food timing remained excellent throughout the meal. The Friday special was prime rib (until they run out) so naturally we ordered one. We got the Brussel sprouts to start which were sweet and flavorful but a little overcooked (needed to be more crispy). The grilled bass was a sizable portion but just a touch dry, and the prime rib was under done (asked for medium rare and it was definitely rare. To be fair I KNOW how hard it is to get the right temperature on the right slice of a limited quantity of prime rib, but still…). Overall, decent meal, great cocktails, and the staff was great.

+4

Nestor and Michelle

Fun place to dine for casual fare. Service was wonderful and attentive and we went at the height of dinner! We had made a reservation in advance based on other reviews and had zero issues getting seated. We went for the fried chicken which was cooked well. It was juicy, nice and tender inside however we were underwhelmed by the batter. The hot sauce it comes with was SPICY and added a nice zing to the chicken. We agreed that the batter in the fried chicken was more of a taste preference thing, we tend to like a lighter batter. The shrimp and grits was delicious and creamy and the cocktail menu had some fun choices. We also tried the pork belly which was tasty. Hatch is a cute spot, in a good location with great service.

+7

Simone Dadsetan

Loved the location, ambiance and staff. The vibe is energetic and upscale fun. The drinks were outstanding. I was a little underwhelmed with the food. My rotisserie chicken had soft pale skin. Not crispy and golden like I expected. The burger was salty and too crispy. But maybe it was just an off-night. We will go back next time we’re in Paso to try again.

TLDR; While I liked the overall vibe of the restaurant, between being cold, and the food not being great it just felt like it was a bit meh, and I don't need to go back any time soon. Service - Was very slow, it took 10 to 15 minutes for a waiter to show up at our table as well as the tables around us. After we finally placed our order the food came relatively quick. Food - We had the rotisserie chicken which is available daily, they also have rotating specials throughout the week unfortunately the chicken was overcooked and dry and the meager sauce portions they give you wouldn't have helped it anyway. We also ordered the broccolini and both thought it had too much of a smoke flavor. The brussel sprouts were tasty, and enough for two or three people to share. The portions generally seemed generously sized to share. Ambience - We went in the winter and every time the front door opened a breeze blew into the restaurant. There was a curtain installed inside, but it did nothing to help and was left open by everyone. Everyone was wearing jackets because it was so cold. They really need to do something to keep the cold air out in the winter.

Brad Wheeler

We've had a few meals here. We love Paso and enjoy the restaurant. Our cocktails were solid, not exceptional. And our server didn't know them well. Chicken and meatloaf were good, the latter a bit dry and the former a bit underdone for my tastes. My wife wanted a glass of cab, but they didn't have anything. That's a miss for wine country in my opinion. We settled for blends, which were good, but the pours were quite meager for $20.

roostahktchn M

One of our members really wanted to try out so we went. Food is overpriced and not special. Rotisserie chicken was cooked too long so the meat really broke down no need to chew...and the pickled cabbage didn't go well with it. Burger without veggie. Bass was cooked perfectly for my plate and glad they substituted fingerling potatoes for broccolini. Tarts were OK but the crusts were delicious. Service was ok.

+1

Tim Coné

Food was not very good, especially for the price. One piece of the chicken I ordered was way undercooked and raw in the middle. Otherwise is was just kind bland. The shrimp and grits had a weird sour flavor, the meatloaf was bland as well. Got one sparkling water and the bill was $165 for 3 people. Yikes. You’re better off going to Costco. Service was great tho.