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Six Test Kitchen in Paso Robles

4.9 (41) 3075 Blue Rock Rd Unit B, Paso Robles, CA 93446, United States

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Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo County, California, US

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Site: http://sixtestkitchen.com/

Opening hours

Monday:Closed
Tuesday:Closed
Wednesday:6–6:30 PM
Thursday:6–6:30 PM
Friday:6–6:30 PM
Saturday:6–6:30 PM
Sunday:Closed

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Total reviews rating 4.9

41 Reviews for Six Test Kitchen 2024:

Review №1

2023-09-03 05:59:41

A wonderful experience.Need to make reservations. 12 seatingsYou arrive and sit at the counter and watch the all the plates being prepared which we really enjoy seeing how it’s all put together.Everything was awesome. Nothing is overly anything. I was worried something was spicy. But even though it had chili crunch, it’s not overpowering.Enjoyed 14 courses.When you come out, it’s dark and there are not enough street lights but the area feels safe.

Review №2

2023-04-07 05:05:10

We had such a great experience in the restaurant!Delicious food and good wine pairing to go along with it. Sitting at the bar watching the kitchen as well as the other guest was great. In general the atmosphere of the place was lovely

Review №3

2023-04-08 00:46:57

One of the worst Michelin-starred restaurants Ive been to. Low quality ingredients. Badly prepared. Pathetically presented. Just look at the photos to see the mess they put in front of you: unrecognizable food scraps. Everything tepid, not one bit interesting. I dont think the people who work there even like each other. The ambience was just sad. What a waste of time and money.

Review №4

2021-03-16 20:56:10

We loved every part of this unique culinary experience. Just three guys do EVERYTHING here. Yes, they were busy the whole time but never too busy to answer questions about even the tiniest things. The somm and the chef were knowledgeable, the plating was beautiful. I would compare this experience with many of the Michelin starred experiences I have had before... Well worth the ticket for admission!

Review №5

2022-06-24 14:44:49

Delightful, protein centered, rich flavors, yummy yum. 12 seat counter, reservations required months ahead of time, set course tasting menu for ~$200 per person prix fixe. Reservations open on the first of month, for the following month. So if you want to dine in March, you make reservations Feb 1st early in the day as soon as reservations open, using the Tock app or website. These kind of competitive-reservation-slot foodie culinary gems are more big city phenom than Paso Robles country—wine scene in the area is drawing more food enthusiasts and this restaurant is an absolute gem and pioneer to the region!

Review №6

2022-10-16 21:06:35

We had an unique culinary experience! The food and service were perfect! We really liked the intimate atmosphere of Six. We recommend the wine pairing.

Review №7

2023-08-25 15:18:01

Mind boggling experience. They were kind and engaging, passionate about their craft, skilled beyond measure. Every course was better then the last and the first one was a 15/10. Hats off to Chef and crew, best dinner I have ever had.. Will be back any time Im in the central coast. Thank you for the memories.

Review №8

2023-02-03 04:49:16

Amazing experience watching fabulous food being prepared & served. Every dish was amazing...so good I forgot to take pictures before diving in.

Review №9

2023-11-04 01:41:21

Visited a year ago and still remember the experience. Came here to review after visiting a famous ⭐⭐⭐ in Napa. Six Test was a consensus better experience all around, for MUCH less $$$. Hoping I can get back in soon.

Review №10

2017-09-03 05:24:57

A true culinary experience! This is an opportunity for people who love the art of food and all it encompasses. Kudos to Ricky (and Matt). Youll be seeing us again!

Review №11

2019-05-05 16:08:31

The entrance is unassuming, the venue lighting is pointillistic in nature, the colors are grey with earthy undertones, a few splashes of color on the walls. The net result of these details is to put the focus on the food. And while on the subject of food... well, that is why youre here, right? It is nothing you should expect... and everything you would expect. The wine pairing with the meals was spot on and served with a smile. If you ever (I mean EVER) have the opportunity to enjoy a meal here, dont turn down the chance.

Review №12

2021-10-16 18:52:12

Great food, service and attention to detail. This is a very intimate restaurant with 12 seats. Reservations required.

Review №13

2020-08-08 00:45:27

Highly recommended for those looking for Michelin Star food (think The Laundry in Napa) at a more affordable price. The outside dining is a bit rustic. But the food i world class.Location: Young, hip, trendy, ultra modern restaurant in an industrial park in the middle of nowhere. In pre-covid times it was conceived being indoors with 12 barstools on a long counter facing the open kitchen where 3 young combination chefs/servers prepared the food in full view of the audience. Similar to a suchi bar.Covid put a stop to that and there are now 4 tables with bar stools, sitting 8, outside in a narrow driveway between 2 industrial buildings. Rustic but very virus-safe. Recommended for the covid timid and at risk patrons who must have that 9 course gourmet dinner.The Menu: Varies according to what is fresh and in season. 1-2 new dishes are introduced daily as produce is available. After a week the whole menu has changed.Ah, the tyranny of choice. No choice here. I loved the fixed menu with a wine pairing. It takes all stress out dining. Relax, and you will eat stuff you never would have chosen or dreamed of existed. And the sommelier chose wines you have never heard of, some very local, some European. All wines fit each dish superbly. Truly a culinary experience.The 6 dish menu (wine pairing in brackets), I had, was more like 9 dishes as follows:1 Salmon belly, dill, sorrel (Mittnacht cremant Alsace)Smoked eggplant, summer quash, basilBeet, plum vinegar, shiso2 Tomato, melon, cucumber, goat cheese (sauvignon blanc)3 Chicken liver pate, nectrine, grilled corn bread (white blend)4 Roasted salmon, maitake mushrooms, creamed corn (Barbera dAlba Superiore Brezza)5 Dry aged pork loin (35 days), shishito, peach polenta (Giornata Aglianico)6 Frozen water melon over white custard? (Meulenhof Riesling Spatlese)Caramelized white chocolate, pistachio, plumCandy capWow! And the dishware is quite unique made by a local artist.See the photos of each dish with a picture of the accompanying wine .Fine dining has arrived to the Paso Robles industrial countryside (Tin City).

Review №14

2023-12-02 23:58:37

Weve been here 3 times and going for our 4th in Jan. Each meal surpasses the previous experience.

Review №15

2022-11-30 21:15:30

Six Test Kitchen is awesome, Ive eaten here twice and theyve knocked my hat in the creek with their incredible food flavors and immaculate plate presentation. Theres a cool, laid back, yet refined feel to the room.You can expect an amazing journey for your taste buds with a michelin starred meal and incredible service. You gotta go at least once, what an incredible experience!And I also thoroughly enjoyed the music played while dining.

Review №16

2021-11-10 01:51:52

They deserved that star. The food was second to none and worth the money. I will be going back in the near future and Im excited to see what they can do.

Review №17

2020-08-11 15:52:09

Very attentive staff, yummies. About 6 tables outside for now. A bit vulnerable to the 8~9 pm wind.

Review №18

2023-07-01 15:18:11

Highly recommend going for the upgraded wine pairing. We got to drink wine older than us.

Review №19

2021-08-29 16:11:54

Excellent meal presented by a warm and friendly crew. Some very interesting flavor profiles without going too far into weird/experimental territory. Fantastic wine pairing. Highly recommend.

Review №20

2020-10-07 18:42:37

My friends and I recently dined at Six Test Kitchen during a weekend trip to Paso Robles, and the experience was not quite what we expected or envisioned.Pros:The restaurant is closely following social distancing rules, the presentation of each course was beautiful, the vegetarian courses were flavorful, and each of the 3 dessert courses were fantastic.Cons:For the steep price, we expected at least one seafood course. We were surprised that the majority of the courses were vegetarian, and that there were three dessert courses (instead of another main course). The duck and pork servings in the one non-vegetarian course were very overwhelming and heavy - we would have preferred to have an option of a lighter, white meat or seafood. Several of us had upset stomachs after dinner, which is certainly not something we expected from this meal. We were disappointed to see that there were no cocktail options, and felt pressured by wait staff to do the wine pairing (though we ultimately decided not to).Additionally, the restaurant is very difficult to contact (no phone number published anywhere). While the wait staff was attentive and responsive, they came off as quite condescending and unfriendly. Overall, would not dine here again as we felt the price did not match the experience.

Review №21

2022-03-04 16:01:12

Its very small, a total of 12 seats. Everyone sits at what is essentially a bar facing the open kitchen. Two seatings a night spaced 30 mins apart.There is no serving staff, the chefs preparing your food are the ones who serve it to you. The only other member of staff is the beverage director.The menu is LONG, so the pacing is quick. The service is ~2.5 hours all told, and they squeeze a lot into that time. Courses are also appropriately portioned to this time frame.The menu is focused on local ingredients and is executed exceptionally well.The wine pairings were thoughtful, though perhaps unconventional. I liked this, but there were several wines that leaned toward the style of natural wines, so you get some crazy profiles hitting you. That said, the wines were paired exceptionally well to the plates.Personal highlights:Caviar and trout over buttermilk pancottaDuck breast with braised radicchio and cara cara orangesFishbone custard (Chawan Mushi)I also quite liked the interactions and discussions afforded by the setup, its very intimate and personal.Heres the full menu we had:=====Oyster, Nuoc Cham, CilantroRockfish, Futsu Squash, Shiso, LimeDuck Liver, Quince, Walnut=====Kaluga Caviar, Smoked Trout, Buttermilk=====Hamachi, Kiwi, Avocado, Chili=====Chawan Mushi, Bacon, Turnip, Mushroom=====Charred Brassicas, Cheddar Fondue, Beef Fat=====Black Cod, Maitake, Cabbage, Cauliflower=====Roast Duck, Raddichio, Citrus, Hazelnut=====Dry-Aged Beef, Sunchoke, Onion, Black Truffle=====White Chocolate, Grapefruit, Olive Oil=====Rice Koji Ice Cream, Strawberry, Macadamia=====Passion Fruit Pate de FruitBayleaf Salted CaramelPeanut Butter and Dark Chocolate TruffleAnd the wines:Ponson Extra Brut, Champagne, France, NVLuis Rodriguez Treixadura/Godello, Ribeiro, Spain, 2017Joy Fantastic Chardonnay, Santa Rita Hills, 2019Foradori Teroldego, Trentino, Italy, 2019Bernard Burgaud Syrah, Coe Rotie, France 2018Pianora Sweet Vermouth, Lombardia, Italy, NV

Review №22

2019-06-20 03:33:23

One of the best meals we’ve ever had. Great pairings with wine. Supremely done tasting. Very personable staff. Each dish done with both artistic and technical expertise. Relax and enjoy a superb meal.

Review №23

2020-02-15 18:49:45

Amazing food and wine pairing. I dont drink so they had a different non-alcoholic pairing for me which I very much appreciated and enjoyed.Didnt take photos of everything but trust me, its worth it!

Review №24

2019-04-13 04:50:09

A truly unique culinary experience on the central coast. The chef and his crew sincerely care about their presentation, delivery, taste, and texture. This is the best restaurant on the central coast, no doubt.

Review №25

2022-01-06 04:23:33

Excellent experience all around. Well worth getting the wine pairing add on, well chosen and very complementary to the dishes.

Review №26

2019-03-17 15:52:43

The food was impeccable, and the wine pairings were unreal. Everyone should do the wine pairing, really. Thanks for a great evening.

Review №27

2020-11-10 15:58:29

An amazing experience! Spend an evening treating yourself to these wonderful tastes created by these inventive people. You won’t regret it.

Review №28

2023-09-07 06:02:34

Such a nice Place for healthy 🥑🥝

Review №29

2022-01-31 18:23:53

More than a fabulous meal. A fabulous EXPERIENCE. Fine dining without being pretentious.

Review №30

2020-10-17 04:30:54

Best meal Ive ever had. The team was fantastic and I couldnt have asked for a better time.

Review №31

2020-10-25 04:40:34

Fantastic place. Fixed menu, with optional wine pairing (recommended). Worth it.

Review №32

2022-06-23 03:45:16

Exquisite meal, excellent wine pairing.

Review №33

2022-10-24 03:08:36

Food and wine pairings were perfect.

Review №34

2023-09-07 12:01:38

Nice

Review №35

2021-09-28 05:26:18

Beautiful unique food and flawless service.

Review №36

2023-09-08 14:00:11

Good services

Review №37

2023-09-02 15:54:49

Outstanding!

Review №38

2023-09-07 07:36:46

Best kitchen.

Review №39

2023-09-06 08:35:01

Nice place

Review №40

2020-09-12 04:36:02

Absolutely phenomenal in every way!!!

Review №41

2021-07-08 02:28:20

Impressive