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    The 'Pepino' drink is delicious.

    I'm a fan of both the regular restaurant/table service side and the bar side. Be aware that both sides serve food and drinks, but operate with different menus. On the bar side the menu is made up mostly of tapas. Their restaurant menu changes regularly to reflect what's in season and locally available.

    The service is always quality, and the menu(s) are fun. Not too much to say about Villa Creek, just predictably, solidly good.

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    They have changed their menu so unfortunately I did not get to try the buttermilk rabbit or the not nachos everyone was raving about. That being said, in my home city, I love restaurants that change menus as it gives me reasons to return.

    We strolled in on Taco Tuesday and ordered a carnitas taco to start. At $2.50, we figured it was worth a shot. OMG was this a good carnitas taco! My husband is a bit if a taco connoisseur so was skeptical about ordering one in a non Mexican restaurant but he almost cried biting into the juicy little taco.

    I ordered two apps: mussels in ginger coconut sauce and a burratta salad atop a bed of frisée and served with a side of stone fruit which is a cross between a peach and a plum. The mussels were everything people promised. Savory, yummy- just wished it was served a little hotter and bread was less burnt.  (In fairness, I don't like toasted bread.) the burrata was disappointing. For $12 it was the tiniest portion of cheese. Good but could be more generous.

    Husband had the rabbit mole, which was stuffed into a green pepper. Not my kind of thing but he said was well cooked.

    Service was good. They missed my order for fish taco and comped my drink when it was brought to their attention.

    Note on margaritas: heard a lot on yelp about mint margarita, but was disappointed. It was a margarita with a few leaves of mint thrown into it for $12. The mint didn't infuse into the drink so it just looked like decoration. Husband had the $10 margarita and it was almost identical tasting. For the price, neither was spectacular.

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    Wonderful wine list (even great by-the-glass options) and sommelier but food is so boring. Flavors need to be richer and interesting. The ingredients are good quality. Service is good. Lots of options for kids.

    Mushroom Escabeche - boring (flavor-wise) mushroom caps served cold
    Guacamole - boring, needs more flavor
    Lemon Castelvatranos - served beautifully but needs some more depth of flavor
    Ahi Tuna Ceviche - excellent
    Hatch Green Chiles, Pork, Queso Fresco - cheese too salty, pork is nice and tender, overall standard flavors
    Steamed Green Lip Mussels - wonderful.
    House Made Brioche - too dry
    Sautéed Sea Bass-good

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    This was our second experience at Villa Creek.  We loved it the first time and it was just as fantastic the second!  We shared the 28 oz bone-in ribeye.  It was cook to perfection and the flavor was fantastic!!

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    Ate here last Saturday.   After a full day of wine tasting was ready for a frosty beer.  Bar was the only availability.   No prob there.  Opted for small plates and shared main course.  Stone fruit and burrata was delish as well as the tuna civiche (although not really civiche).  The standout was the not nachos.  Still craving it and wish village creek had a restaurant in orange county.  Main course was the mushroom Bolognese.   Simply fantastic veggie main course.

    Im sorry folks have had issues with their service.  We had great support from two bartenders.  Cant wait to go back and I'm hunting down that Not Nachos recipe!

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    Went in with great expectations as it was highly recommended. Two stars my be a little light but hard to give three. It was a Wednesday night and about 6:30pm. Not too busy but even with two or three open tables we were told it would be a 20 to 30 min wait and if there was a seat in the bar we could take but not eat order off the dinner menu. We were fine with it and after a few mins the hostess found us and said a table opened. Great.  So far so good. The waiter came over and took drink orders. Two of three came and after about 15 min we asked about the glass of wine? No sorry or anything but he got it. We ordered three starts and two "lighter" fares. The food was very good. Cauliflower, duck nachos and fries with aioli.  The table was no cleared of empty glasses. The wine left on the table basically untouched (not liked) never questioned as to why?  After about an hour and change no main course?  Asked to cancelled the first dinner as it took so long. No I'm sorry but said it was on the pass. After a few mins the second main came out wrong. Again no I'm sorry or anything other than you can keep it (not sure what it was). After another 15 or 20 mins asked to cancel it and waiter had an attitude. Are you kidding me?  Again no I'm sorry what can we do?  Got check and still an attitude from the server. (Wow). No manager no apology. Good food bad service what could have been a great night left a BAD taste so to speak.

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    Solid restaurant.  We stop here for dinner on every wine-tasting trip in Paso Robles.  

    Must order:  The fried buttermilk rabbit, ahi tuna ceviche with avocado, charcuterie plate, chile stuffed with cheese are delicious! A lot of people recommend the nacho plate so you can't go wrong with this order however it can be a little heavy so expect to feel bloated after 10 chips.  Nonetheless it is a tasty appetizer! Try also their margaritas!

    Minus one star because there's not much variety on the menu as far as the main entrees.

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    I found my experience here mixed..while the waitress was very nice she was not on point keeping an even schedule for apps.entrees, desserts etc...prices were a little high for what you received on your plate, and 8 o'clock at night they were out of their special. That said there were positives...the decor and ambiance were nice, they had good wines by the glass,and my sirloin was cooked exactly to order. Overall, better than meh but not feeling any wow factor from Villa Creek.

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    Ate here last night with my family and I have to say, base on the reviews on yelp we were hoping for a good meal considering the pricing of the main entre. We started off with the smoke salmon (which just fair) and mussels in lemongrass and coconut sauce (excellent, fav of the night)
    I had the fennel crusted salmon which lacked flavor, mom had fried rabbit which was just ok, sister had the top sirloin which was also just fair. Over all everything lacked flavor. My advice, go for the mussels appetizer and go to artisans and make sure u have reservations BC that was our first choice but they were fully committed for the rest of the evening :(.

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    If you're not in a rush go ahead and take a seat at this restaurant. The food was adequate but not worthy of the wait. I noticed another party leave after a couple minutes reasons unknown. There was no bread available because of the "busy" weekend so they ran out leaving us waiting the full preparation time of our entres.
    In the end I decided the food was average, a bit on the salty side, but the lack of bread on top of the lengthy preparation time this would be a one time thing.

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    Life Lesson:  A good attitude makes all the difference.

    Back Story:
    My husband and I stumbled upon this restaurant after the french bistro across the street lost our business.  The Maitre D. tried to seat us at two tables under florescent lights, which give me a headache. Seriously, both tables had a putrid green hue on them.  They had empty tables that had softer lighting but the Maitre D. told us they were waiting for a large party and refused to move us.   So, we moved ourselves  right over to Villa Creek, not sure what we would find.

    Todd, the bartender, turned my night around.  While waiting for a table, I was still irritated at the french place and ordered a water.  Todd laughed and asked if I wanted my water in a dirty glass or or on the rocks?.  He simply made me laugh and loosen up.    

    Food:

    The dinner was amazing!  

    We had the short ribs and substituted them with pumpkin risotto at our waitress's recommendation.  Melt. In. Your. Mouth. Fantastic!    We also had the special of the night, chile relleno stuffed with short ribs.  Just perfect!  

    Todd, the bartender even stopped by the table to see if we were enjoying our meal.  

    The food and the service here are excellent!  By the way, so is the lighting!

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    Villa Creek was the first real high-end restaurant here in Paso before the food scene  exploded.  Rustic and delicious foods and a strong wine list.  Ask Eric to pair your wines.  He's great.  Also the bar is really nice; Chad and Tim will do you right.  Villa Creek is the only high-end food place in Paso that has a full liquor license.  Their desserts are usually fantastic as well.  Love this place.  I've eaten here more than 100 times.

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    Duck nachos and carnitas tacos! yum, service was wack though, she spent the night gossiping with the bar tender

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    If I could give 0 stars I would.  Service was awful.  Like, really awful.  Worst cheese & charcuterie plate I've ever had - all 3 cheeses were like cardboard.  Vegetables on every dish came out ice cold.  Banana creme brûlée was the most disgusting desert I've ever tasted.  And they added an 18% tip to our party of 5, when it should only be added to a party of 6 or more.  I add to this we started with a bottle of Bollinger, and our tab (between 5) was over $400.  We are in the hospitality business, and were extremely disappointed to encounter such awful service at a place that's regarded so highly in Paso Robles.

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    We love to come here and enjoy the fresh food but we especially like to come because of the great service we get at Villa Creek.  We always request to sit in Kaela's section because she is very knowledgable about the food selections and she always has a smile on her face and gives great service.  We really like the Ahi Tuna and the market salad was amazing!  Also the Halibut with cauliflower was delicious.  We won't go anywhere else when we go to Paso.

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    Love the apps and mint margaritas. Their tacos are great too and so reasonably priced! I make sure to stop at Villa Creek every time I am in Paso :) ALSO if its still on the menu make sure to try the apple galette! Its absolutely amazing! Has been pretty hit of miss on some of the entrees (was not a fan of the short ribs) otherwise I would have given it 5 stars without a doubt.

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    Not only does Villa Creek make some of my favorite wines from Paso, but the Villa Creek restaurant is probably one of my favorite restaurants in California. I think they say their style is Californio (as in ol skool Mexican California before it was the US) meets California cuisine. The menu changes with the seasons and it is just the great. You need to make a reservation. I would make a trip to Paso just to eat here (and maybe drink beer at Firestone Walker). The butternut squash enchiladas  are great and so are the fried padrone peppers.

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    We dined at Villa Creek on New Year's Eve and were expecting a jam packed eating area, although we left before 11pm we were surprised to see that the dining room remained almost empty.  This certainly could not be because of the food as everything that came to our table was exceptional, the salads, the market special steak (cooked to perfection) and the salmon, as well as well executed desserts.
    There is a 'but', however in this review, and that is the service, which was extremely amateur and did not match the quality of the food, in fact the two are worlds apart.  While the waitor was very pleasant and tried to be helpful, he appeared out of his depth with any questions regarding food and service and there appeared to be no senior or experienced waiting staff or restaurant manager to help him - especially on new years eve, this was very surprising.  I am not an expert on wine, but especially dining in Paso Robles at a restaurant who's owners also own a vineyard I was expecting a very knowledgable and enthusiastic sommelier to be on hand to guide me through the wine flight i tried and some other selections; alas this was not to be.
    Purely for the food, I would recommend this restaurant and i hope the owners can provide service to match the highly talented kitchen.

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    I have gone to Villa Creek many times and always really enjoyed their food and cocktails, but we went last weekend and was disappointed.  The cocktails were great, inventive and delicious but they continue to take some of my favorite dishes off the menu.  I am all for changing up the menu but not if you are going to take great items and replace them with mediocre ones.  I won't give up on Villa Creek entirely but I sure hope it gets better.

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    Best place in Paso Robles to sit in the bar and get tapas and drinks.  A wine industry hangout, hot spot for locals and tourists.  Fantastic location.  My favorite thing is to get together with friends, share appetizers and sit in the bar.  A great place, period.

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    We went here for dinner on a Tuesday night during a short mid-week getaway. Villa Creek was... Okay, but really not better than okay. I had the paella and my boyfriend had steak with cauliflower au gratin. The fish in my paella was a bit dry and for a paella, I've had better for half the price with way more shellfish in it. This particular dish I could only really taste the saffron and lemon. Reportedly, the gratin was a bit bland.

    The service was good. The waitstaff was attentive and pleasant. The ambiance was cozy, warm, and intimate.

    I give it two stars because the food was a bit disappointing and in my opinion, overpriced. But nonetheless was still a decent night out.

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    Nice location, beautiful summer night but the food left something to be desired- not bad, not amazing-just mediocre. And what is with the cold tortillas and salsa? Bad idea.

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    I don't know how this place has a 4-star rating.  Clearly I'm in the minority here, but I have to be honest about my experience, so here goes.

    First the positive:  The place is beautiful on the inside.  I love the giant front door and super high ceilings. The patio is also lovely, although the tables were a bit dirty when we were there.  When I tried to snap a picture of my husband and myself using my cell phone (because I'm picture happy), a nice waitress (not ours) immediately offered to take the picture for us.  Cool.

    Now the rest:  We were only there for drinks, so I can't comment on the food.  Our server was obnoxiously smug, and I have no idea why, because he was neither good looking, nor knowledgeable about the drink menu or the different types of gin, vodka, etc., stocked in the bar.  He forgot our order 1 minute after he left our table, came back, wrote it down, and then brought my husband a gin and tonic that was definitely not the type he ordered.  

    Almost every bottle of wine on their list was $80 and up.  Come on - we're in Paso Robles - you can get a great bottle of wine here for $25 - $40 bucks.  We asked Mr. Smug where we could buy some wine for later (since sadly all the wine tasting rooms close at around 6:00 ?!?), and he told us to try the place across the street, which of course was closed.

    My ginger martini was tasty and strong enough, but it definitely didn't make up for the bad service and overpriced drinks.

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    My wife and I had a killer meal here.  The Ahi Tuna Ceviche with Yuzu Ginger Marinade was mind-blowingly good.  One of the best things I've had in months.  If I went back I would consider just ordering 2 or 3 of these and calling it a meal.  So f-ing good.

    Main course was Torchio & Mushroom Bolognese and Pan Roasted Chicken for my wife.  The chicken was very good.  The Bolognese was fantastic.  We asked for a nice big red wine and the sommelier gave a perfect recommendation.  Over all our best dinning experience in Paso.  Waiter was young, slow and a little clueless but the quality of food helped me overlook that.

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    Disappointing to say the least.  NOTHING Spanish about this restaurant except for the strange tortillas and salsa served before dinner.

    At first glance we thought the patio looked nice but after being seated by the fountain we realized that there was a smell coming from the fountain that apparently had never been cleaned out.

    We were seated with no wait time.

    wait staff wasn't friendly and did not know much about the menu.  The wine list was out of date and we were brought a different bottle of wine than what we ordered.

    The menu was very short and nothing very interesting.

    salmon
    mushroom pasta
    chicken
    halibut
    steak

    We ordered the salmon and the halibut and both were over cooked and highly seasoned.  The side dishes were more of a garnish than a side dish.  

    There are much better restaurants in the area, save yourself  a disappointing evening and go somewhere else like Bistro Laurent which was a wonderful dinning experience and close in price.

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    I booked Villa Creek under the impression it was a Spanish restaurant, which it really isn't. It's American with a touch of Latin, but far from Spanish. Half the items we read about in reviews weren't on the menu (where were the enchiladas and non-nachos??)

    A nice experience none the less.

    The restaurant is lovely - a gorgeous building with high ceilings and very cool decor - the ambiance is nice. Feels like an old Spanish Mission. They have a beautiful patio with a fountain, so we asked to be seated outside but were told it was too busy and already booked up. However, we were there from 6:30 - 8:30pm that Sunday night and the patio was half empty the entire time, so I have no idea why we were forced to sit inside. Maybe we didn't seem important enough ;)

    The food was solid - we enjoyed the Shepherds plate, and the market salad and soup for starters (soup - corn and potato chowder, which I loved, but would've preferred as a smooth vs. chunky soup; and salad - squash, frisee, artichoke, cucumbers, legumes... a hearty salad my husband enjoyed: "I can feel it repairing my system.") They serve hot tortillas and spicy salsa as their bread - delicious! We shared the Hatch Green Chile pork - very tasty, almost like a tomatillo or chile verde, but sadly it wasn't served with any sort of tortilla or rice or anything. The broccoli we had on the side was garlic-y delicious.

    They were out of the tawny ports which are my 'thing' for dessert - the very friendly and knowledgeable waiter was apologetic and suggested some alternatives which were fine. We also had the chocolate and caramel Pavé as our dessert - a must try. The graham cracker crust was incredible.

    All said and done - a solid 3 star experience.

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    There are not a lot of top restaurants to pick from in the Paso area, but the feeling of being "out of the city" is one of the things that makes Paso so great. One of the others is finding a spot like Villa Creek.

    After a day of wine tasting we had reservation at Villa Creek for the four of us.  We were quickly seated and greeted by our friendly server Brittani. The decor is Spanish, I think, we debated so long I forgot where we actually landed.  Either way, it is inviting and comfortable.

    They had a very local wine and beer list which I appreciated. It was nice to be able to have choices of Firestone on draft. The menu had an interesting mix of dishes, but the one that really delivered was the Rabbit Cassoulet.  It was not a traditional French cassoulet and the dish came in more of a Paella type skillet that was huge. What I really loved was the incorporation of the rabbit throughout the dish, both on the bone, and with the breast seared slightly and placed prominently on the top of the dish.  There was no hiding the rabbit in the dish as many placed do because it is not a typical protein in our culture.

    I will definitely go back to try some more dishes.  The only con, the pricing was a bit high for being that far out of a major city, but I guess tourists and locals are willing to pay it because the place was humming.

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    Unlike the highway 5 drive back from Los Angeles to San Francisco (for more information on those, see my other reviews,) the highway 101 drive to SF from LA is filled with towns and places to stop and eat. Once you drive north past San Luis Obispo though, you are left with a stretch of open country which reminds you of what California looked like before the 1950s housing boom. You drive through oak savannas and rolling grassy hills which are quite lovely (I happen to be a big nature person as well,) but the problem is that there are no places to eat...except Paso Robles that is. Paso Robles though is filled with many great options.

    Paso Robles is quite a quaint and beautiful town but finding a place to park is not a strong point. I looked for a spot in the center of town, nothing. I looked in the north part of town, still nothing. Finally I found a spot in the south part of town. Paso Robles receives many tourists and people passing through like me so I was worried whatever restaurant we went to would be packed.

    After walking by a few places, we settled on Villa Creek restaurant. I immediately took to their vibe as I looked at their Mexican style mats on the wall. Although they served us some tortillas, villa creek was not a Mexican restaurant, it incorporated a Mexican vibe into a fine dining restaurant.

    For appetizer, I had the meat plate which had amazing ham and salami. It was quite unique and fresh. My entree was the pork dish with polenta which I highly recommend. I used to not be a big pork person but this pork was extremely delicious, the polenta was also good,

    I would definitely recommend this restaurant if you are admiring the wine country in San Luis Obispo or just making a trip through the beautiful Central California.

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    Pro: Chic Mexican fusion decor and food. Good service.

    Con: White wash Mexican food, overpriced.

    I am from San Diego - I am biased to real Mexican food. If the place have more white folks than mexican, I tend to go into a rage. However, being in Paseo, I was hoping Yelp was correct on the dinner selection for downtown Paseo... clearly I was wrong.

    Don't get me wrong - this is a good place for a family gathering, date, after work cocktrail or Taco tuesday, but this P.F. Chang place of a Mexican restaurant is just not for the causal eater that knows better. Wine selection was pretty good, but they were overpriced for the warm interior and good service.

    fyi - tacos on taco tuesday was still not worth the price

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    Villa Creek has some of the more fun and inventive foods you'll find in Paso.  The food quality is usually very good and attention is paid to the details.  The butternut squash enchiladas are quite good and a menu staple.  I have had other chicken and steak dishes to mixed reviews and will try out a special here and there, but I usually stick to what I know will be good.  I also enjoy the taco Tuesdays they run, its a fun time in the bar area and the "Not Nachos" are pretty killer as well.  One of the biggest problems I've had here is the insane amount of salt they feel they need to douse everything in.  I don't mind a moderately salty dish but I have had to send several things back in the past because they were truly inedible.  I have never had to do that at another restaurant.

      They have a full bar which is nice, a good selection of beers as well, but the problem is the price.  I don't mind paying higher prices for good service and quality, but on many items they go way overboard.  $24 for a margarita?, granted it was a double but still outrageous.  They really take advantage of the wine tourists in town and price accordingly, very unfortunate for the locals.

      The service is usually good, not great but good.  Many of the staff feel as if they're doing you a favor by serving you and most have an arrogance about them.  That sometimes is fine if you can always execute, but unfortunately many times they miss the mark.  

     Bottom line, a nice addition to Paso but not really on my regular rounds, there are better options for the money.

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    Some of the best food I've tasted in a long time. Some of the most unique service I have ever had in my life. "Unique" meaning poor when compared to the quality of the food. Thumbs way down to the service staff.

    Kudos to the chef!

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    Dining at Villa Creek was reminiscent of taking a Southwest Airlines flight.

    We were told that we arrived  too early for a 6 o'clock reservation when we arrived at 5:30!

    Then, we were told we would be notified when our table was ready...and we weren't.

    At about 6:10, when we queued for dinner, every "drop-by" before us in line received an extended conversation and some were seated while we waited.

    After seven minutes, we were at the front of the line and waited a couple of more minutes while we waited for the concierge to return.

    Once at our table, we received abbreviated service; hurried and curtailed by the other tables on our waiter's area of responsibility (read too many tables, not enough waiter). The food was delicious, which is what saved our experience. But, our plates were snatched from beneath us before we could react or finish.

    Next time in Paso Robles, we go to Il Cortile, an Italian-style restaurant of good repute.

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    Love this place as soon as I tasted the first dish.

    I started with the seasonal salad offering while the mister got the chili. Those were amazing!!! The salad was fresh, crisp, and flavourful, and the tomato vinaigrette brings out the best flavours of the local veggies, while the chili was warming, complex and equally delicious.

    For the main dish I had the Chicken Mole Verde. The Mole Verde is much lighter than a normal mole, and the chicken was roasted perfectly. Very tasty. In contrast the mister's butternut squash enchilada lacked some substance...it was still good but maybe coz it was vegetarian? ;)

    Wait service was really nice and we thoroughly enjoyed every bit of food and wine that we had. This is definitely one of the few restaurants that I dream about at night. Too bad it's so far away! I would definitely drive here just for a treat for my tummy though...

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    We shared the butternut squash enchilada, ribs, and guacamole. Not much to rave about...the butternut squash enchilada was my fave dish. The guacamole was pretty good (tasty thick chunks of avacado) but it could have been because we were hungry and that was the first dish out. If not I thought the dish was just like your standard guac that you can get at Chevy's or something. The ribs were very tender and easily came off the bone. We shared this dish among 4 people so it wasn't enough to give a review on it. The enchilada was really good though. I liked all the mixture of flavors (salty but the butternut squash made it sweet). Total bill came out to be around $50 I think.

    The place was pretty crowded but what else could there possibly be at Paso Robles? The downtown was dead but it was kinda hard finding parking..perhaps everyone was indoors. CV seemed to be packed that night we were there. I probably would not be back unless I was in the area and there was nothing else available.

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    We really enjoyed dinner here.  The patio was GORGEOUS, and they even had heaters if need be.

    The food was fantastic, the service was wonderful, and it was a perfect way to start our weekend in Paso Robles.  I definitely suggest it - come with an appetite!

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    OMG, I had an amazing experience at Villa Creek!

    I was there with three girl friends after wine tasting all day through Paso Robles. I love the decor, it's super rustic with a modern flair, and very romantic. The hostess was very sweet and took us right to our table near the patio (we had reservations). The uncovered patio looked uber-romantic, so I'm glad they didn't seat us out there.

    Since we had been drinking wine all day, we decided to switch to beer. The sever was able to suggest something each of us would enjoy. Instead of a bread basket, they started us off with tortillas and salsa. I love that idea, and was happy to dig in. I'm not going to lie, I would have loved if they had also brought out sweet butter for the tortillas like at other restaurants, but I'm sure my thighs were happy they didn't.

    For appetizers, we started off with the Artisinal Cheese plate and the Ahi Ceviche. Yum, yum, and YUMMM!!! When questioned, our server happily explained each of the cheeses to us, where they are from, and what they should taste like. I loved the soft goat cheese and dried cranberries together. I don't usually like green grapes, but the ones on this plate just made everything taste better. The Ceviche was super refreshing and had the perfect amount of avocado.

    Now, we probably should have stopped eating at this point because we were all stuffed, but we kept going. I had the Butternut Squash Enchilidas...I'm not a vegetarian, but I love squash, and finding new ways to eat it, so I was intruiged, and had to try it. It was the perfect amount of squash, spices, cheese, and vegetables. The succotash vegetables (I had no idea what that meant, and I still don't) was a great compliment to the enchiladas.

    The service was great. One of the other servers noticed a camera on our table and offered to snap a few photos for us. It also doesn't hurt that everyone who works there is very good looking, including the manager, Erick Cadena, who stopped by our table to offer us a drink before our meal.

    I can't wait to get out there again, for the food, of course... :)

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    We were a tad early for our reservation at Artisan, so we asked our driver to drop us at Villa Creek for a cocktail. There were a few paparazzi at the entrance so we dodged them and used the side entrance.

    We had read some reviews hinting that this place had poor service. Fortunately for us, my wife and I are extremely good looking, rich and famous so we always receive excellent service. Cocktails were solid and the bartenders managed to treat us like normal, everyday folks.... even though we obviously are not.

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    I'll admit it, I was a miserable wreck before we turned up here. We drove into Paso Robles late, missing the tasting rooms of all the vineyards' opening hours. Then we got lost on the drive because 12th street wasn't next to 13th street (or it was, but somehow I missed it, methinks with the clarity of the hindsight it may have been the latter). Then the bar we went to was charging obscene amounts of money for flights so I got a glass of Cabernet and it was gross... Then there was no mexican food in the vicinity for the boy to eat. Argh. Cue mini strop and stomping inot villa Creek.

    I was quickly quietened by the prices, which did scare me a bit, but we decided to splash out and eat anyway. I had a lovely glass of Sangiovese (Italian red, all is forgiven, where have you been all my life?) and tucked into some spectacular tortillas and salsa. And then some more of both, because it was that good.

    Service was very friendly and lightened my mood (the extra tortillas helped). Very quick and efficient and not intrusive.

    Then came the entrees and, I'm not kidding, the best pork dish I have ever eaten. It came with gnocchi, some beautifully cooked green beans with shitake, and shallots. And it was beyond amazing. The boy's fish-of-some-kind (i was blinded by the pork and forget the deatils) with quinoa (I love me some keenwaaa) was fresh and light and tasty too, but I won hands down on dinner.

    So, having had the best pork ever, I felt duty bound to check dessert was as good - and it was. Chocolate and caramel and general goodness.

    Fantastic. I wished we could stay in Paso Robles for another day just to eat here again.

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    I came here for the bar on a quiet sunday night. The bartender, Tim, was fantastic. He was knowledgeable, attentive, but not always hovering and just in general very pleasant. He also had the ability to deal with incredibly drunk customers. He has a great recommendation for a Scotch for my boyfriend, and a great recommendation for my late night hunger. The Not Nachos ($12) were fantastic. Then again, any Nachos with duck on them are awesome.

    The dirty vodka martini ($6) that he poured me was also perfect. And for $6, it's good value too!

    I think this is a great bar to come to to hang out with friends, have good drinks along with your good company.

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    During a recent wine tasting trip, went to Villa Creek for dinner.  This place is really cool - 3 distinct areas of the restaurant:  a bar dining area (separate menu), an indoor restaurant, and an outside patio.  It was a nice night out so we chose the outdoor patio (great choice).
    First they bring out flatbread with whipped butter and salsa - this salsa was very unique and sooo good (I wish they sold it!).
    We had the scallop ceviche and butternut squash enchiladas....both very good with unique presentation.

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