Barley and Boar - Restaurant • Brewhouse • Distillery - Atascadero, California

Brennan Ronald

Last night was the second visit my wife and I have made to Barley and Boar. We did my 30th birthday dinner here in December '23 after hearing lot of great word of mouth locally and enjoyed that visit so much that my wife wanted to do her 30th birthday dinner at B&B as well.

Last night was consistent with our first visit. The service upon arriving was exceptional from the hostess, to our waiter, to the kitchen staff, and in between. The entire team here is super friendly and interactive. I highly recommend making reservations at the counter where you face the open kitchen and get a front row seat to watch the amazing group of chef's and sous-chef's that make all the dishes at B&B from scratch. Sitting here seriously makes me appreciate their craft with the attention to detail they display.

Food wise, we started by sharing the Bread and Butter, the Steamed Clams, and both ordered "The Beef" after it was recommended by our waitress. Everything was absolutely phenomenal. When it came to the entree, the meat fell off the bone and the jus it came with was exceptional. The side of potatoes and fresh seasonal vegetables were also a great touch. Also ordered the 'Fit For a King' old fashioned that was part of their expansive spirits/wine/beer list. It was one of my favorites in the county.

Special shout out to the kitchen staff for the incredible Amuse-bouche for the 2nd straight visit. This time it was a piece of tender steak with kimchi and habanero dressing. Second shout out to the staff for all the personal touches on our dinner. It meant a lot to my wife to have her 30th birthday recognized by your staff so sincerely and she absolutely raved about the chocolate mousse desert that had a strawberry chantilly cream & salted strawberry foam that you provided us with at the end. We seriously can't recommend this establishment more to locals and to celebrate a special occasion. Can't wait to go back in the future!

Lance Laspina

Based on the reviews and what we had personally heard from others, we were anticipated liking this place, but honestly it literally blew away every expectation we had. You go to a place like this for the entire dining experience, not just to grab a bite to eat, and trust me, you won't be disappointed. From the warm greeting we received from host Albert when we arrived to the perfect dessert at the end of our meal, the restaurant left an indelible mark on us.
I would highly recommend requesting seating at the chef's counter, where we had the pleasure of watching the talented kitchen team work their magic. By virtue of sitting here, you also may receive a little something special 😉 Both the head and sous chef were very friendly and happy to chat with us during our meal, and are obviously comfortable working their magic in front of an attentive audience.
Our server, Darcie, deserves special recognition for her exceptional service. She was not only friendly but also helpful and went above and beyond to make our evening enjoyable. As new residents in Atascadero, her enthusiasm to share her favorite local spots made us feel welcome and appreciated. Her attentiveness throughout dinner was also much appreciated.
The ever-changing monthly menu at Barley and Boar adds an element of excitement and surprise, so if you find something you love, don't hesitate to order it as it might not be available the next time you visit.
We started our meal with the raw oysters from British Columbia, served with a house-made mignonette and a pickled spicy chili relish, and they were absolutely delicious.
For our main courses, we ordered the pan-seared scallops and the slow-smoked bone-in beef short rib. The scallops were were cooked flawlessly and served over a bed of delicious grilled pork belly slaw. The short rib was fall-off-the-bone tender and incredibly flavorful.
The restaurant's reputation for outstanding cocktails held true, as my "Fit For a King" Old Fashioned was hands down the best I've ever had while my wife thoroughly enjoyed her glass of the Sans Liege Rhone Blend white wine.
We concluded our meal with the warm, homemade donut holes served with slices of fresh peaches and blackberries over top of house-made creme fraiche, an ideal sweet ending.
Overall, our experience at Barley and Boar was outstanding, and as new residents, we are grateful to have such an exceptional restaurant within a short distance from our home. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the atmosphere was inviting and fun. While not an inexpensive meal, we left feeling the exceptional food and attentive service made it well worth the cost for a very memorable fine dining experience.

Jason Clouse

Everything that we experienced from the first step in the door until after our meal and leaving for the evening was exceptional. From the service to the beverages to the appetizers to the meals, everything was spot on perfect.

Serenity Stuckenberg

Celebrated my husband’s birthday at Barley and Boar. It was our first time and we loved it! The food and service was exceptional. Love that they have a delicious vegetarian option! So refreshing in north county. We will definitely return!

Denise Keefe

The best restaurant in A-Town! 100% great, nothing less than 10. Our new favorite spot. The dishes were incredible with robust, fresh flavors. We sat at the kitchen bar, which was an inclusive and amazing experience. At the kitchen bar, we had the unique opportunity to converse with the entchanting chefs, Cordell and Sean, who make this fabulous new restaurant a truly magnificent experience! Highly recommend!

itsallgooddm1 Maldonado

Downtown Atascadero eatery, nice ambiance, open kitchen, easy street parking, small menu, craft beer. Beer was good, the chicken was moist and tasty, beet salad was okay, boar was shredded with a taste that was not great, tasting more like beef, not wild. I will go back but will pass on the boar.

Patrick Bishop

Huge foodie here! This place is the new spot in slo county! So many amazing dishes! Skewers, boar and beef are all wonderful! The attention to detail is refreshing for the 805. Great bar with in house beers and spirits! Staff is seasoned and are friendly, fun and prompt! This place checks off all the boxes! Make a reservation & thank me later!

Diane Fanes

Update: dinner tonight with some good friends. Everyone loved everything! The salad, fried green tomatoes, the ribs, the boar, the burger, the salmon, the bread pudding. We stuffed ourselves. But the best thing about our lovely evening at B and B had to be our server Darcy. She is the absolute best server we have ever had anywhere. To say she stayed on top of all our little quirks and requests would be a gross understatement. She's a very solid 5 stars and lots of fun too. Until next time!