
The Restaurant at JUSTIN
RESTAURANT SUMMARY

Nestled within the rolling vineyards of JUSTIN Winery, The Restaurant at JUSTIN Paso Robles represents California's most compelling marriage of estate-grown cuisine and world-class winemaking. This Michelin-starred destination transforms seasonal dining into an immersive terroir experience, where Chef Rachel Haggstrom's artistry meets the Central Coast's abundant harvest.
Since its evolution from the original Deborah's Room in 2013, The Restaurant at JUSTIN has earned both a coveted Michelin Star and the rare Michelin Green Star for environmental excellence. Under the visionary leadership of founders Justin and Deborah Baldwin, this pioneering winery restaurant concept has elevated Paso Robles fine dining to international acclaim. Chef Rachel Haggstrom, with nearly two decades of luxury hospitality experience, now orchestrates a culinary program that showcases the estate's 150-tree orchard, extensive vegetable gardens, edible flower fields, and on-site apiary.
The cuisine celebrates hyper-seasonal California ingredients through a constantly evolving tasting menu that reflects the property's 70% estate-grown produce philosophy. Recent masterpieces include apple and sunchoke velouté with warm gougères filled with mornay sauce, Santa Barbara spiny lobster paired with salsify, and octopus carpaccio enhanced with mojo picon aioli. Each dish demonstrates Haggstrom's modern Californian approach infused with French technique, creating what critics describe as "edible artwork" that changes with the garden's bounty. The restaurant accommodates dietary restrictions with advance notice, tailoring personalized menus for discerning guests.
The dining experience unfolds within an elegantly appointed space that seamlessly blends indoor sophistication with outdoor vineyard vistas. The restaurant's design captures panoramic views of vine-covered hills through expansive windows, while the patio offers al fresco dining surrounded by the estate's meticulously maintained gardens. This serene setting, enhanced by rustic wooden textures and sleek modern accents, creates an atmosphere of refined tranquility. The beverage program showcases JUSTIN's internationally acclaimed Bordeaux-style wines, including the legendary ISOSCELES blend that earned Best Blended Red Wine Worldwide in 1997. Expert pairings feature both current releases and rare back vintages from the estate's cellar, offered at surprisingly accessible prices for such premium selections.
Reservations for The Restaurant at JUSTIN require advance booking through their online system, with dinner service recommended for guests twelve and older to maintain the intimate atmosphere. This destination dining experience, operating Thursday through Sunday evenings, represents the pinnacle of Paso Robles' culinary scene, where every element from garden to glass reflects the estate's commitment to sustainable luxury and gastronomic excellence.
CHEF
Rachel Haggstrom
ACCOLADES
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(2025) AAA 5 Diamond

(2025) Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence

(2025) Michelin 1 Star

(2024) Michelin 1 Star

(2025) La Liste Score: 76.5pts
