LOS OLIVOS RESTAURANTS RECOMMENDATIONS
Pinot Noir and a crisp apple, Syrah and dark chocolate, as winemakers and wine enthusiasts we know how important a good pairing is. To compliment your visit to our Los Olivos Tasting Room we’ve compiled a short-list of our favorite places to eat. We hope you enjoy them too!
Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe
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This cafe, featured in the movie Sideways is, a landmark and destination for those visiting Santa Barbara County wine country. Serving up dozens of local and vintage wines, Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe offers Italian-inspired lunch and dinner with a California twist making it a perfect mix of elegant and So-Cal casual.
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Nella Restaurant
From the team behind S.Y. Kitchen comes Nella Kitchen and Bar, located at the Fess Parker Wine Country Inn in Los Olivos. Nella features Italian-inspired dishes, quality foods simply prepared using only the finest locally-sourced ingredients, most being raised and farmed at the nearby Fess Parker Ranch. A visit to Nella is a must on your next trip to Los Olivos.
Gathering Table (Ballard Inn)
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Owner/Chef Budi Kazali has created a unique and one-of-a-kind eating destination tucked inside The Ballard Inn. Taking influences from Asian, French and California wine country, Chef Budi offers award-winning cuisine in a fun yet romantic setting. The Gathering Table’s menu is designed to be shared making it perfect for a date or a night out to catch up with friends. Located just minutes from SAMsARa’s Tasting Room, The Gathering Table is a not to be missed culinary destination in California’s wine country.
Bell’s Restaurant – Los Alamos
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Bell’s is a family-run, French-inspired bistro from Food & Wine “Best New Chef” Daisy Ryan. Housed in the former Bell Street Farms space, the culinary team serves up classic bistro fare with an eclectic, award-winning wine list highlighting some of our favorite local and European producers.
SY Kitchen
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Offering up homemade pastas and oak-grilled chicken and steaks, SY Kitchen goes above and beyond with their modern takes on classic Nothern-Italian style dishes from famed Chef Luca Crestinelli. Situated inside an inviting farmhouse in the heart of Santa Ynez, SY Kitchen recently opened a Courtyard outfitted with rustic wooden cocktail style tables, heaters, and even blankets making it perfect for any night, whether on a date or with a large group of friends.
Full of Life Flatbread
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Located in Los Alamos, Full of Life has truly made a name for themselves. Touted as having some of the best pizza on California’s Central Coast, this pizza-lovers destination has been attracting visitors to the “one-road town” of Los Alamos for over 13 years! Committed to only serving the freshest local ingredients, Full of Life is only open Thurs-Sundays for Dinner so arrive early!
LOS OLIVOS TRAVELERS RESOURCES:
Visit our wonderful tasting room in beautiful Downtown Los Olivos Thursday to Monday from 11:00am-5:00pm.
