To simplify the expression \((7 - \sqrt{64}) + (6 + 3i)\), we start by simplifying \(\sqrt{64}\).
\[ \sqrt{64} = 8 \]
Now, we can rewrite the expression:
\[ (7 - 8) + (6 + 3i) \]
Simplifying \(7 - 8\):
\[ -1 + (6 + 3i) \]
Now, combine the real parts:
\[ (-1 + 6) + 3i \]
Calculating the real part:
\[ 5 + 3i \]
Thus, the simplified expression is:
\[ \boxed{5 + 3i} \]