Longtime Paso Robles Restaurant Thomas Hill Organics Announces Closure

Thomas Hill Organics, a longtime Paso Robles restaurant, has announced it is permanently closing after operating since 2009.

The downtown Paso Robles farm-to-table restaurant shared the closure announcement on its website.

The restaurant is closing after about 16 years in business. In a message posted online, the team thanked Paso Robles and longtime supporters.

“After many years in the community, Thomas Hill Organics is closing operations,” the restaurant stated on its website.

Thomas Hill Organics built its concept around organic ingredients and locally sourced cuisine.

The restaurant did not provide a reason for the closure in its announcement.

Ahead of the closure, the restaurant continued promoting its Valentine’s Day dinner service, encouraging guests to reserve tables. The special menu was priced at $125 per person, with an optional $25 wine pairing.

The restaurant also highlighted a dog-friendly menu featuring farro and carrots, a burger or chicken breast, and whipped cream with blueberries.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Their Valentine’s Dinner was available from $125 per person, with $25 for wines.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The restaurant is located in Paso Robles at 1313 Park Street, Paso Robles, with offering outdoor seating too.

Thomas Hill Organics was founded in 2009, growing out of an organic Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program that began in 2006. Started as a fresh produce distributor from a 2.5-acre family-run microfarm, later evolving into a full-service restaurant and wine bar, according to Yelp.

The restaurant focused on seasonal, organic food sourced from nearby farms and California purveyors.

Its menu featured poultry, seafood, beef, lamb, and specialty meats sourced within California, along with fruits and vegetables from local farms. Gluten-free and vegetarian options were also available. Breads were supplied by local bakers.

Sunday brunch was a regular offering, featuring signature Benedict selections and seasonal dishes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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In 2022, Michael and Lisa Espy purchased Thomas Hill Organics. Both have culinary training and more than 25 years of experience in the Central Coast wine region.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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After taking ownership, the Espys continued operating the restaurant with a focus on local sourcing and community partnerships, working closely with farmers, bakers, and wineries across the Central Coast.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The restaurant faced several challenges in recent years. In 2023, a vehicle crashed into the building, causing significant structural damage.

That same year, Mike Espy who was previously declared cancer-free was later diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer.