JUSTIN Downtown Tasting Room

We popped in on our way to pick up BBQ at a restaurant nearby and wanted a bottle of wine that would go well with the food. The bartender served us three samples at different price points. All three would have gone perfectly. We ended up choosing the Trilateral and it complimented the food nicely plus it's lovely to drink by itself as well. We will be back soon for a full tasting!

Service was ok. The testing room is average. Their wines are excellent and so is the staff. The tasting room itself and the food are rather mediocre. Such exquisite wines deserve a much better ambiance (and food pairing, or none at all).

As Justin members, we really enjoy visiting the estate — the experience there is always welcoming and enjoyable. Unfortunately, we can’t say the same about the downtown tasting room. Every time we stop by this location, the vibe feels noticeably different, and not in a good way. We didn’t have a reservation on this visit, which I understand can make things more complicated, but with half of the room empty, it was disappointing to feel like there was little to no effort to accommodate or make us feel welcome. The staff didn’t come across as friendly, and the overall atmosphere felt cold. It’s honestly surprising how different the experience is compared to the estate — almost like they operate as two completely different brands. This has happened to us multiple times at the downtown location, which makes it even more disappointing as members. Such a shame.

We were visiting Paso Robles & we reserve wine tasting three hours before it closed & so we’re so happy they accept us. THANK YOU SO MUCH. The lady told us they are full ant the moment and she decided to take us into called “Speak Easy” were like okay 👌. I know what is speak easy but others am with don’t have an idea. (Speak easy is a hidden place). On speak easy room was quiet, dramatic lights & you think nobody there but about 6 seconds wow.. most tables are full. Got lucky one high table available for us. They had a display variety sizes of wines and love the design of the room. We order cheese platter and served with the introduction about the wine. End up we order 6 bottles of Red Wines. We were super enjoyed every minute of it. Unexpected great experiences. Note: parking was tight during weekend. Overall experience, wine is fantastic, place and server make more even wonderful. 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩 thank you again.

During our too-short stay in Justin’s cool and comfortable in-town Paso Robles Triangle we loved the premium tasting featuring the excellent Isosceles and Trilateral, which were well-accompanied by the delicious (but too round for The Triangle?) baked puff pastry filled with Brie, and hummus plate. We took two bottles of the Reserve Cab to go (even though they lacked a three-cornered name), one of which was great with the Hotel Cheval’s S’Mores a few hours later.

Really fantastic experience! We stopped by and did an impromptu dessert pairing with wine. The wines matched beautifully with the chocolates and our server/ sommelier Elissa made our experience next level. Her knowledge was amazing and really helped us understand the wine, pairing and made the whole experience exceptional. Beautiful space and really fun!

Had another fabulous tasting. We ordered the mushroom flatbread and it was a delicious accompaniment for the wine. Our server was lovely and enhanced the already exceptional experience we come to expect from Justin.

This was our first visit to their downtown location. We went on a Saturday morning for the first tastings of the day. It was perfect timing. It was getting quite busy as we were leaving. We tried both menus and they were big pours! Make sure to pair with the truffle fries and chocolate. The next visit will be at the Winery itself.

We were in town and managed to come by an hour before they closed. We had a gaggle of kids with us, so i was hesitant, but they were so welcoming. Only a few opted of us into a tasting, but they offered everyone a bottled water and let us bask in their comfortable air conditioned tasting room. Unfortunately their kitchen closed and we did not get a chance to try their charcuterie. Come 6pm and we knew they were getting ready to close, we never once felt rushed as we made our wine selections. They have fantastic wines and generous discounts upon becoming members. Can't wait to visit their winery next!

So listen. My cousin is obsessed with Justin. And I don't mean "oh I like their wine" obsessed. I mean, she talks about Justin like he's her actual secret lover. A forbidden man. A phantom in the vineyard. A cabernet daddy. (Spoiler: she's only had his wine once. But she recalls it like it was the best one-night stand of her life.) Naturally, I had to come see what the fuss was about. So there I am, at Justin's tasting room in downtown Paso Robles, bright-eyed and brave at 11 a.m., because they just opened and I am nothing if not committed to the bit. I order the premium flight ($80 for five wines), thinking, Okay. Controlled. Classy. We pace. We sip. We live. Right? Wrong. The tasting begins with a "bonus pour." What do you mean bonus? There are five wines on the menu. I came here for five wines. Not six. Not seven. Just five. And suddenly I'm being handed extra wine like I won the lottery and lost my liver in the process. We move on. Pour two. Pour three. Pour four. Another bonus pour. Excuse me? Why is everything a bonus? Is this a winery or a casino? By this point, I am seeing three charcuterie boards where there is clearly none. I'm swaying gently to the music in my own head. And yet, I soldier on--because the final two wines are Justin's Isosceles blends, the very ones that made my cousin emotionally cheat on her future husband with a bottle. Problem is--I can't feel my face. I've got methane gas building in my soul. I've never spit out wine in my life, but today? I was ready to sacrifice my pride and projectile Syrah. Out of desperation and basic gastrointestinal survival, I order truffle fries to soak up the disaster. Pretty tasty btw. And finally, she pours the 2021 Isosceles. I taste it. It's good. Great, even. But honestly? The second bonus wine (the Savant) was my favorite. Still, I'm committed. So I stumble over to my lovely pourer, clutching my flight sheet like a diploma, and say, with the seriousness of a woman on the brink: "I can't keep going. But I must try the 2019 Isosceles. Just a drop." She pours me a full damn glass. I cave. I buy $200 worth of wine to waive the tasting fee, and exit the building as a different woman. Possibly reborn. Definitely lit asf. Wine was fantastic, the Savant was my fave. I can't give you more because...well... Side note from my dramatic review: the ambiance is a bit stale I may say. I get it's downtown but I highkey wish they at least had outdoor seating. I was there 2 hours--it was so dark and somber inside imo

Our group was a bit loud but they didn't make us feel any type of way. This was our last winery of the day so we were feeling it by now (4th tasting). The food here was delicious and the wine was also delish! 10/10!

I love Justin wines, and have for many years. I've been to the Vineyard location numerous times, but until yesterday, have never to Justin's tasting room in downtown. I'm left wondering, why? Dummy! RSVP is recommended, but not required. As a member, I get up a 4 tastings for friends and family (and myself, of course). It never occurred to me that the tasting room I could get some *free* wine. Hello? Dummy x2. Because it was near closing, I couldn't do a tasting, but they offered a glass of Isosceles for my pal and I. Hello! It was so damn good. They do offer some light food options and a lovely charcuterie plate, but real food (burger, pizza, fish, steak) can only be found at the Vineyard location. Either stands on its own. Excellent!

Another trip and another excellent experience at Justin. Trevor took care of us today and he was both knowledgeable and friendly. He gave us great recommendations and had us try a couple of extra things off the tasting that we ended up buying as well. We did the premium tasting this time and tried new things that I don't believe we'd received in our membership shipments before. Also had lunch and impressed my father in law with their incredible burger and truffle fries. As walkways, had a wonderful time with good food and excellent wine!

Unfortunately, the service here was cold and unwelcoming. From the moment I arrived, I felt more like a bother than a guest. The server didn't talk about their wine or tasting selections and their attitude was so dismissive that I felt genuinely uncomfortable. I was waiting for my husband but ended up getting up and taking my drink to the bar just to pay and leave early. It really seemed like unless you're a member, they don't put much effort into making you feel valued. Disappointing experience--we won't be returning.

Being a member of this club I was very disappointed in the lack of customer service here. Very snobby and they would not honor my member discounts because I was bringing a group. I would recommend going to a different winery.

Food, wine, service, ambiance, and musical performance by local artist Graybill. Made for a perfect evening. Our entrees were delicious and perfectly paired with the lsosceles.

A big shout out to the ladies working this Monday Dec 1st at the downtown Justin tasting room. My husband and I had an unusual situation and the ladies went above and beyond to help. Their wine is excellent, the Isosceles 2019 is out of this world! But besides the quality of the wine, we were truly impressed by the professionalism of the ladies working that day.

Chase is such a great "sommelier?" We are members and have come here at various times (chad Holmes my husband has the membership ) He is amazing! We loved his explanations and choices and he really just treat you like royalty.

Four of us stopped in to check out the new place yesterday. The wines were awesome, same as the ones at the winery. Service was great as well. Definitely a fun place to visit in the downtown area.

Another amazing tasting at Justin! We celebrated my hubby's birthday a few weekends ago in Paso, we had to stop by our favorite place Everything is top notch, per usual! The wine, the food and the staff. We LOVE Justin

Very cool spot! Met some cool people and drank some excellent wine! My friend and I were lucky they accommodated us as we didn't have reservations prior to our visit. So if you're planning on stopping here for some good wine and/or food I highly suggest you make a reservation first. And our service from James was the best, answered all of our questions and was super sweet. Also I wanted to say thank you again, we appreciated you for accommodating us even though we didn't have a reservation.

The cold vibe of the interior matches the energy of the service. For example, we asked for crackers and the server seemed confused and said that they could bring crackers from the charcuterie board but never did. These were the most expensive prices per glass that I had seen on my trip. On the bright side, we did enjoy the Isosceles (very smooth) and Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. The chocolates went well with them and not insanely priced. I would consider coming back if Jose is my server, based on other reviews. Otherwise, I would've skipped this one.

Great day at Justin Downtown!! Our server, Chase, was awesome. Very knowledgeable of the wines! We enjoyed the cheese and charcuterie board plus the chicharrones. Plus of course wonderful wine!! Rose', Savant, and Reserve Cab were our favorites!! Nice little tasting room, clean and all employees were very friendly!!

Love Justin wines but the staff downtown Paso could not be anymore unwelcoming. Never bothered to check with us once we got our drinks....we were going to order apps but nope. They stood behind the bar doing Nothing! Everyone else in town Was so friendly

While down in Paso became a Justin member @ the winery. Following day visited tasting room for wine tasting. Identified myself as new member etc. Server could not care less. Service was cold & unwelcoming. Had me wondering what I had done to offend her. Will definitely go back to vineyard and skip tasting room all together.

Located conveniently downtown in the square where everything else is at. I've always loved Justin Winery and this was my first visit to their tasting room. Their vineyard and winery is about 30 minutes away from downtown, which makes it difficult to always visit them. But their tasting room located downtown can easily solve that, as they offer the majority, if not same, wines that they do at the winery. They do have a limited menu, but nonetheless, it's still enough to get by. Especially since they still have their truffle fries! They also have a dinner portion where you can get a wine pairing with your meal at the tasting room. You cannot do the wine tasting and dinner at the same time though. It would be either before or after. Parking is a bit difficult as there are more people trying to find parking then there are spots.

JUSTIN vineyard and winery is 30 minutes away from downtown Paso Robles. We really didn't want to drive even further. That's why I made reservations at Justin downtown tasting room for tasting and dinner. We liked the modern and posh decor which is different from usual tasting rooms. We did two tastings of a regular ($45) and a reserved ($80). Also bottle of white for dinner, French press and sparking water. Hubby had all reds and purchased couple of reserved to take home. Our tasting waitress was so friendly and knowledgeable about the wines. We had a great time with her. Our dinner was set in the front of the restaurant with a wine cellar underneath. I think it was for my birthday setup and I appreciated it. For food we had shrimp cocktail, chips with caviar, filet steak and mushrooms. We loved the wines but not much of the food, for one the mushrooms were extremely salty. And I couldn't understand the $80 worth of caviar on crème fraiche, Why?! The dessert was very good though. We enjoyed the top notch wines and service. I think it's a great place for tastings but not a full dinner.

Best wine EVER!!!!!!! So, so yummy. The depth of the reds will catch you and never let you go! Cravable!!!

The place feels very cold, rigid, and like you're in a hospital room awaiting surgery. It has no sort of ambience for wine tasting - but that's just my opinion. We were greeted by friendly people, however, at the end of our tasting, we noticed there was a chocolate pairing (which I love) it would have been nice to know that befre hand. The wine was fine. Not a lot of explanation on the wines we tried. It was decent. It's a solid choice if you're in the area but I wouldn't put it on my top 5 list.

Service was awesome. Chase was super nice and even offered side by side comparison of wines to help me taste the difference. We brought two new friends for tasting and they both enjoyed Chase's professionalism and service. That and plus Justin wine is always great!

Stopped in for an early bite before Sensorio. (Don't miss that by the way!) Chase was our server. What a great experience! We enjoyed the dates with bacon and blue and the mushroom flatbread with a rose. Had the hand rolled chocolate for dessert with both the red and white dessert wines. Didn't plan on buying wine but wound up taking home a case! Great ambience, better food and even better service! Thank you!

Totally recommend stopping by Justin Downtown Tasting Room before dinner since they open til 9pm! Great service and staff! Become a member so you and your friends can get a free tasting! We enjoyed stopping by here last week and had blast! We all needed up joining their wine club!

The level of service was outstanding, it was red carpet treatment! The food was deliciously AMAZING! Beautiful decor went perfectly well with the entire ambiance. This is true MUST go place!!

Another beautiful day of wine tasting in Paso, with our final stop to the Downtown City Park and all that surrounds it. We decided that the Justin Downtown Tasting Room would be our last tasting . . . and we're very happy we did. As we approached we could hear live music and walked into a very busy tasting room. It took a couple minutes for the host to get us seated, and without reservations we were very appreciative that they could accommodate us (we will definitely make reservations next time). They offer different tasting options, as well as Chocolate Pairing, and assorted food items. Our server Aaron made sure we knew all of the choices, and we settled for a Wine Flight, and the Artisanal Cheese & Charcuterie. Can't say enough about how those two paired so well together. Can't really pick a favorite from the wine flight, each one with it's own tastes and personality: Rose of Syrah, Syrah, Justification (Cab Franc and Merlot blend), and Isosceles (Cab, Cab Franc and Merlot blend). Aaron was very attentive and made sure we knew what was in each glass. And as busy as he was he made sure to check in with us as time went on. The live music was also fun to watch and listen. Looking forward to spending more time here at Justin and experience their other varietals and foods.

Why is the wine tasting $49 when there are $20 bottles on the list? I went to a wine tasting that was half that price and had, on average, $95 wine bottles on their list. The wines at the other place were also much more enjoyable. The food here is good though. The short ribs are okay but not amazing. I would definitely recommend the flatbreads though.

Ask for Jose! He is awesome! The ambience is chill and bougie all at the same time. :) Jose seated us right away even though we walked in/had no reservations which we truly appreciated. He also hooked up and provided such excellent customer service! We got two glasses and a handful of splashes plus the chocolates. DELISH! Highly recommend especially if ya love Justin wine. Thank you Jose for making our first ever Justin wine tasting experience the absolute best!

Really good wine and an amazing, elegant vibe! Not much more to it than that!

Sharon was awesome! We've been members for years and she read us perfectly with suggestions for us to try and expanded our horizons. Cheers to Justin downtown !

This place is so underrated and deserves more than 5 red stars! I'm in the industry and a member and a local! The wine and hospitality is second to none. They are lovely generous people and continue to shine! Yes we wish the original owners were still here but life happens right! Let's celebrate both their locations their impeccable cabs and amazing service food and ambiance ! Cheers!

Impeccable wines and service combined with thoughtful decor (including butter soft red leather seats in the back dining area) make Justin's tasting room a must see. The Korean short ribs and brussel sprouts were outstanding. The Syrah, Justification, and Isosceles were beautifully crafted, elegant big reds. I guarantee that you will leave happier than when you arrived.

I absolutely love the Justin Cabernet. We drink it all the time . So we decided to step inside the downtown tasting room . We had just come from a very long drive, four hours from OC. We walked into the tasting room, and we were. met at the door by a very friendly woman who directed us to a table.. from there, it kind of went down hill. Sad to say.. the girl that came over to us, with a lack luster explanation of the tasting that we were going to experience. She brought one glass and disappeared. She didn't come back to the table, so we got up and went to stand at the very long.(what we thought was a bar.) And asked if we could finish our tastings standing up . She immediately told us that they do not like to have anybody standing. Justin does not like people standing , they want everyone sitting down. This was literally told us so we explained that we had been sitting for four hours, and we would like to stand to finish our tasting. She frowned and walked away. We actually couldn't wait to leave .

Great service! Great food! Great atmosphere! Amazing wine!!! We were visiting paso for a vacation getaway and Justin's had Great reviews. So we decided to try it. Highly recommend!!!

We stopped in for a quick tasting on a hot day. Our server/wine specialist was krystal and she was amazing. Super friendly and knowledgeable but also allowed for us to sit and enjoy our wine. The tasting room is not what you would expect as far as winery vibes go but it was clean, comfortable and cool. Our wine was so delicious and the frose was amazing.

I couldn't wait to hit the downtown tasting room as Justin wine has quite a brand reputation. It was the last tasting stop at the end of our day. The tasting room followed COVID protocols and seated us outside explaining masks required at all times (except when at the table). Please note: Reservations required. The hostess was friendly and accommodating. She happily let us choose our table as she recited how things work. It was a nice option to have the ability to order a single glass of wine - which were very reasonably priced. The food sounded great! It didn't take us long to decide on tapas for the table. Our party of 4 ordered sliders, lamb meat balls, truffle fries and seasoned nuts paired with glasses of Rose and Tempranillo. We were each supplied with bottled Fiji water. The wine was nice - especially the Rose, which was served chilled. Anxious for food, our server brought us silverware and side plates. Three out of 4 plates weren't totally clean. We just wiped away the small of dirt on the edge of the plates and moved on as service was lackluster with no engagement. Then..the food was served. What a disappointment. The sliders were tasty, the lamb meatballs were meh the truffle fries were cold and the seasoned nuts lacked flavor. By the time the replacement fries were served, everyone was done with the other food, except the nuts. We left those. Would I go back? Probably not. There are many other wine tasting options in and out of town.

We've been members for 20 years or so, and never hit this place. It was perfect when you want to stroll the cute downtown while shopping. The service was excellent and the room is great with a/c after a hot stroll.

Well, it's like this. We checked the website and it said it was open until 9:00pm. We entered at 7:30 and the guy cleaning up said "we're closing soon". We explained that we saw that it was opened till 9. A lifeless girl says "We are open till 9 if you want to pick up a bottle to take with you, but we stop serving at 7:30. But, since you're here we'll serve you". GEE THANKS! They, all 4 people working, had the personality of a rock and, that may be unfair to rocks. They were not welcoming, not friendly and very short. I didn't mention that we are Justin Wine Society members when we walked in and the attitude really didn't change after we informed them we were After we walk out, we won't be Justin Wine Society members any longer

Excellent service. great staff and excellent wine tasting. mashed potatoes sans bacon are amaaazing! Chef Fernando is awesome! ps. Dont forget to eat the hand painted Justin Chocolate. Yum.

This day was an impromptu road trip to Avila Beach for 4th of July firework show. On the way there a stop in Paso for lunch would be met with many many established eateries that was closed for the Monday holiday. Downtown was very lethargic. Not at Justin. Without much arm twisting their a la carte lunch offerings was varied and aimed at high end sensibilities. That was good enough for me. Caviar, flatbread, shrimp cocktail, drew me in. Boy the place did not disappoint the least bit. We were seated next to a large mosaic digital screen that I used to create video effects. That light, airy vibe is very conducive to group gathering as well as intimate cozy affairs. Of course its wine selection is known the world over I don't need to elaborate on that. However its smaller lunch menu selection does meet the expectation to road warriors on the go. It's not heavy, it's healthy portions and enough variety to please many. I started with Shrimp Cocktail and Korean BBQ Short Ribs. It's very Kalbi-esque. This series I'm glad to say is seasoned and marinated better and more robust you often don't get at Southern California Korean BBQ houses. That's how Korean BBQ joints should emulate. The proportion served was double than I typically would get. Generous amount. These jumbo sized chilled shrimps was plump and firmly textured freshness comes with coctail sauce with a separate horseradish cream. Now that is the ultimate . . . I am able to mix it up to the proportion that suits my taste. That alone is worth the additional extra star rating. Finally, we ordered and ate the flatbread. It's just like a thin crust pizza. Tasty good that goes with any of the wine Justin offers. This menu is this season's new offering. They asked me to post it for them. Weary travelers who have budgeted their time visiting local wineries would appreciate Justin's downtown location. It allows them to try out Justin's wine flights without having to drive up the hills. This holiday parking was easy unlike any regular days. So prepare to walk a bit on typical days.

Lots of fun. Get reservations during high season and holidays! Really enjoyed the tastings! The service was impeccable. Nice space and they had live music when we were there.

First timer here. Took the family and had the Flight tasting with fancy chocolate pairing experience. Also got a glass of sauv blanc on the side. Picked up a bottle of each of the first 3 on Flight wines to waive the tasting cost. Picked up a bottle of sauv blanc which waived the glass of wine cost. Very nice upscale ambiance as you would expect at a JUSTIN. Waiter and hostess were very nice and personable. Highly recommended downtown wine tasting spot. Thanks!

Best wine list hands down. Jose is an amazing host. Highly recommend visiting. It's also in prime location, son many restaurants near by.

Our trip to Paso was dedicated to visiting Justin Vineyards for my birthday, and after a change of plans we had the opportunity to visit the Justin downtown Tasting Room on a blazing hot afternoon. Rafa our host was great from the start! When I told him we were celebrating my birthday he shared that my tasting fee would be waived as his gift to me. At $35, we had four wines to taste, a rose, Sauvignon Blanc, and 2 of their premium reds (Justification and Isosceles) as well as their Charcuterie board and a glass each afterwards. Rafa was phenomenal throughout the tasting, talking us through each wine as well as other options that Paso Robles has to offer! We ended up purchasing a bottle of Merlot and their Justification Red to go, and Rafa treated us to a glass as another birthday treat. Overall an absolutely phenomenal experience. Thank you Rafa for spoiling us on my birthday!

Our stay in Paso Robles has been nothing short of amazing. We are staying at Just Inn, and the staff here is exceptional! We made the mistake of going over to Daou for a tasting and was turned away, even after having the green light to come on over (knowing we had no reservation). Why is this relevant? Bc the entire Justin staff is over accommodating. But the best of the best has got to be Jose. I read in a previous review, "give that man a raise" and those were my thoughts exactly. We came into the tasting room let down and he said, let us fix that, and he was just the best!

We had a reservation for 4:30, we called ahead of time and said we would be there around 5. They said that was okay, when we arrived we were told by Krystal "we don't serve parties of 12 or seating past 4:30" (we were a party of 9) We have been Justin members for a number of years between our group and have had nothing but exceptional experiences at the main site. This was an unfortunate situation and an example of terrible customer service in the way our party was treated like a nuisance. When we asked for her name she continued to show a negative attitude and sarcasm that is unacceptable.

We had an awesome experience here with Lindsey. She was so knowledgeable and told us some really interesting information and stories about Justin and their process. You could tell she was super passionate. Highly recommend going when she can talk you through a tasting.

What a classy version of the "In-town" tasting room. We have been here a couple of times now and it has been wonderful each time. From the moment you are checked in and seated the level of service is obvious. To begin with the ambience is first rate, just gorgeous. And of course the wines are fantastic. Krystal and her staff are lovely, this place is a great alternative if you have just arrived or are on your way out and need to squeeze in a tasting. Not to be missed....Enjoy!

Got a lunch reservation on a Wednesday, painless and the table was ready for us when we arrived. I was surprised to be asked to complete a form before being seated, with my name, phone number and email address, it was not stated what it was for, nor did I get a clarification from the hostess. I can only assume it is for marketing purposes, but even so, I am not interested in marketing emails, I get too many anyways. At the table we got bottles of Fiji water, very fancy, the menu and information on their wine club membership. Me and my partner both got a set of flights and for food, the cheese and charcuterie board as well as the sliders. The sliders were FANTASTIC, the tomato jam was such a great addition. The cheese/meat board was good as well, but not very rich, which was a bit of a letdown due to the high price. Onto the wines, I am not really a red person, it's pretty rare I get my hands on a pino or a tempranillo that I like, and add to that 90+F, no bueno. The only wine I liked from them was their sauv blanc for which I got a bottle of, very crisp. The service was top notch! From the Fiji bottles (free, no matter how many you drank) to the food coming out fast and hot, and to the wine - we were offered an extra wine sample on the house.