Barley and Boar - Restaurant • Brewhouse • Distillery

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!

I went here with a few family members for a birthday and there were a couple funny mix ups with my food (nothing bad) and they were very apologetic and accommodating. The server was extremely nice and so were the rest of the waiting staff and chef. The food was fantastic! Everything cooked to perfection and the portion size is great for the price. Four of us shared a couple appetizers and each got an entree and we left full and satisfied. The atmosphere is great and I will definitely be back!

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.

Really neat place! The drinks were delicious and food was great. We got the oysters and they were incredibly fresh. The beet salad was great. Our waitress was really nice and we never waited long for anything.

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!