Esperanza on the Rooftop - (Near Paso Robles, CA)

3 /5 Moriah Chen: Our server was attentive and the rooftop setting was lovely. Unfortunately, the food was unremarkable. As a local, I’d likely only return if friends from out of town wanted to experience the view.

2 /5 Lance Houseman: Food is okay. Busser was far superior to the waitress. Busser knew drinks, alternatives and was attentive. Waitress acted like we were a nuisance. Until it was time to pay. Waitress told us the bartenders "get mad" if a patron asks for a drink to be modified when asked to use a more expensive ingredient. Really. Cevice was beyond bland. First and only time fish with lime juice had absolutely no flavor; the fish was not "cooked" in lime juice over time, instead, they obviously just threw lime juice on raw fish and served it to us. Yikes! The advertised "great" view was just a marketing ploy; Ive seen second floor views before. Our verdict (of six) was unanimous; probably a nice place for a young adults who like sweet drinks but not a place for adults to revisit.

4 /5 Ross Davis: I’ll be very honest here as I’ve been to many of the best restaurants in California and especially in SF. First, the service was great and the table had a good view of the area. It’s a cozy rooftop bar with a fire pit and large plants. I ordered a shrimp burrito that had fries inside. Not sure why I would order fries that came inside a burrito? I took the fries out and had the shrimp with guacamole that was inside, it was not tasty at all. The guacamole and chips were very good. The hotel needs more variety and more authentic fare. I’m confident that will happen. The drinks were pretty good for the price. I read your reply and would like to take you up on the offer to taste the dining experience.

5 /5 Katie Marlow: Esperanza at the AVA Hotel just opened in Paso Robles and it’s fantastic. The atmosphere is beautiful and feels like a little tropical escape. The cocktails are excellent and we loved snacking on the carnitas fries and chips with guac. They have plenty of light bites and some main dishes if you’re hungry. The downtown location is perfect, and it’s a great spot to relax and enjoy a night out.