Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe

Wine Merchant creates reliably good dishes with high-quality ingredients. We've happily dined here multiple times and made another visit today. We shared a cup of Carrot and Butternut Squash soup, we split the Steak Chopped Salad and a basket of fries. We each had a glass of wine with lunch. Overall, everything was well-prepared, plated and tasted fresh and satisfying. Service was attentive yet, for us, almost too much. The server continuously interrupted anything we said, which caused us to stop speaking to him. He was trying to be helpful, I'm sure, however we found it a bit off-putting that he was more interested in speaking than listening to our questions or thoughts. This is a Los Olivos mainstay and everything on the menu is thoughtful and delicious. Did I mention the wine shop side of the business in incredible? Also a beautiful bar and outdoor seating.

We visited Los Olivos for 4 days and found this gem on day 1. After a few popular restaurant visits we found ourselves dining here for the remainder of our stay. The food is incredibly and consistently delicious. The portions are perfect with larger portions at lunch which provided the energy needed for walks. The homemade focaccia is addicting. The street corn and wedge salad is a must try! The staff is amazing!

One of the better dining experiences I’ve had in 5 years in California. The food was so fresh and delicious. I loved that most everything I ate was made in house and sourced locally. Our waitress was so lovely. Will absolutely come back here.

We had reservations and they sat us pretty quick after arriving. I didn’t try any of the wines but if you’re a wine drinker this is the place you want to visit. I had the pizza with there homemade chicken sausage with three cheeses. It was so good.

Such a cute, beautiful place! We had a chance to sit outside as it was such a pretty day. Plenty of choices on the food menu and vino! I ordered the Cafe turkey sandwich and it was so fresh🤤 also tried the Lavender Bubbles - Very nice. I was not sure I was going to like it but it was a pleasant surprise! Now, Katherine our server was on point!!!! She was a doll.

We had a party of four for dinner and were seated quickly. We had a wine tasting appetizers and then dinner. Service was friendly and prompt. We had the zatar flat bread, pizza, a salad and steak. Everything was well prepared and came out of the kitchen quickly. Food was delicious and the wine was good. Fully recommend a visit here if you’re nearby. UrbanCowgill December 2024

By FAR, the best service I’ve ever had! We had a party of 8 and Marcus was phenomenal! The way he engaged with each and every one of us, his sense of humor, his superior customer service and warmth, made me want to get his phone number and be his best friend! Lol! But, seriously, the food was stellar – from the focaccia that was warm & airy w/ a touch of salt to oil that we died for…to the baked Brie (yum) & fresh, delicious burrata to the short ribs & mushroom ravioli - you cannot go wrong with anything on the menu! Highly recommend this restaurant & we will be coming back on another vacation specifically to dine here.

Met a high school friend here for lunch. The place wasn't crowded and the waitress said to take our time and just catch her eye when we were ready to order. We had a great lunch and an even better uninterrupted conversation. After lunch we walked around the town. Great way to spend an afternoon.

Magical and delicious... we've been there twice and absolutely love the roasted veggie appetizer, burgers, zucchini sticks, tomato soup, and various salads... but stay away from their pasta dishes. Two visits and twice we've sent it that dish back. Tried the pad Thai and the gnocchi and both under sauces, gluey and unappetizing.

Came Saturday evening for my husband's birthday. We were late and the host was super nice and honored our reservation. Our waitress was also super nice and friendly. We read so many great reviews on how good the food is and we had really high expectations. Unfortunately, the quality wasn't there for us. The food was okay nothing spectacular or outstanding. We had a great evening but don't think we will be returning.

I've seen good bad reviews and I have to say why I'm giving this place three stars: We were seated immediately, which is good without a reservation. It just took a little long to get the server and also took too long to get the food. I requested my burger to be cooked a certain way and they didn't do that but I was hungry so I ate it And we weren't offered coffee. We weren't offered dessert pretty much we were given our food and giving the check. I'm more than happy to pay $30 for a burger, but it should be made to order.

The ambiance is relaxing and cozy. There's a vast wine selection; definitely went for a Paso selection ;) Loved the Baked Brie, crisp & savory. Our service was 5 star; Willy took excellent care of us. Whenever we are back in the area we will be back for dinner. Also, we will make sure to recommend to others as the place to visit when visiting Los Olivos.

An incredible rustic farm to table experience located in the heart of Los Olivos. Came here for lunch (would highly recommend making a reservation) and started with the wine tasting - must and easy to share amongst two. Our waitress was kind to go over the menu in discussing what's in season and that all items come from the farm. For a party of two we ordered the following: * the seasonal corn on the Cobb (impeccable and highly recommend while in season) 5/5 * cucumber salad - also a seasonal item very flavorful on the ingredient aspect, but wish it had a stronger more vocal dressing. 4/5 * the highly recommended "Rachel" - pastrami on rye with Swiss cheese, slaw, and Russian dressing with a side of home fries. 4.5/5 for sandwich and 5/5 for the fries. Highly recommend for anyone in the area.

First of all, never been to this little charming town. When we stepped into this restaurant the staff was so welcoming! We were seated and waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu and very attentive. When our food came out each fish was beautifully presented. The ingredients were very fresh and the food was delicious! I would highly recommend this place, it does get pretty busy so I recommend make a reservation. I'm definitely coming back here..

I can't say enough good things about the service and the food here. I was with a very large party, but our waiter was still incredibly attentive, made great recommendations and didn't miss a beat. I don't eat gluten and he was very mindful about recommending menu options and double checking with the kitchen. I had the Ahi Tostadas and they were phenomenal. Also tried some local wines. They were more than happy to give you a sample before ordering a full glass.

Wow! A great experience. This is a large restaurant with a big bar and a substantial patio. We walked in for lunch without a reservation - luckily it was winter and we were seated immediately at the bar. It is a sort of casual French bistro vibe with lots of wine decor. The specials enticed us as did the wine list. The friendly server let us sample a couple of wines before settling on the Bernat Sangiovese. We ordered the kale Caesar special together with the roasted butternut squash pizza with onions, kale and gorgonzola. We ordered the pizza GF and literally asked our server several times if he was sure that it was GF because it was SO good. But, I never had a stomach ache so have to believe. The kale Caesar was similarly well prepared with lots of cheese and a nice and ripe avocado. It was a fantastic, reasonably priced (for wine country) lunch.

Wine Merchant was a miss. While the outdoor tables had the necessary ambiance, the interior dining area had a bad vibe. Service was friendly but slow. We waited almost an hour for our one course. If not for a side of fries for a starter, which were hand cut and good, it would have felt longer. Other diners arriving later received their food before us. The portions were too large and the presentation haphazard, although flavors were good enough, just not elevated. Would not go back.

It's been years since I've been here so decided to stop in again for their famous baked brie appetizer. It's still as good as I remember but needs more port wine reduction. The ratio was off. The service: well, this time it was a bit of a miss. We were seated and then the waiting began. Several servers walked by and looked but no one seem to know who wanted our table. Finally we get a server, followed by Kristen who came by to apologize amd explained the long wait. We appreciated that very much. She showed she cared. Unfortunately she was at the end of her shift so there went the good service. The rest of the servers were too caught up in the drama going on. I'll come back for the brie and hope for better service next time.

Stopped off for a meal before heading back home. Walked by numerous times beforehand but never tried it out. As we were with our dog, patio seating it was. Thank goodness for heat lamps as it was starting to getting chilly when the sun was going down. We were there during that in between lunch and dinner time (late lunch) so menu was limited. After the weekend of wine, we needed something a little liter and went with the cider. It was actually pretty good. Our waitress who took care of us was quite nice and friendly which is always a plus. We were the only one seated outside. Food wise, went with two pizza. The Corsica pizza, house-made chicken sausage, bell peppers, red onion, tomato sauce, three cheeses. And the alba, mushroom trio, ricotta, Café Farm arugula, three cheeses, parmesan, truffle oil. Both was really good. Perfect crust which is always a plus and a basket of fries. Meal was quite nice. Service and staff was all very friendly and great. Indoor had a nice size seating area as well a pretty nice bar. Not only that, the wine selections for purchase was impressive. Overall, glad that we stopped by for a quite meal before heading back to the city.

Sadly, the food here pretty awful. I'm a local and NO locals eat here. Great selection of wine. All the local restaurants completely dismiss this place. I really want like it but they need to change the chef and the menu.

We walked away from The Tavern -- too loud, and a hustle bustle vibe plus $$$ menu items. Walked over here to Los Olivos Wine Merchant. Got a table on the charming covered patio in front. There are leafy old vines twisting up the wood support beams. Soft music playing, and the murmur of other diners enjoying their food and wine. Ample interesting menu items, fresh and tasty. I had the seared ahi tostadas with wasabi crème. Yum! Only one vegan meal offered on the night we were there, but it was a satisfying pasta and multi veg plate. Service was excellent. The whole experience was relaxing and enjoyable. Meals run approximately $20 to $35 per plate. Highly recommend for ambiance, quality ingredients, and delightful servers.

My wife and I drove two hours to have an enjoyable lunch at this restaurant. We've been several times, and each time the food and service have both been excellent. On this trip, we tried the roasted radishes appetizer, which was unusual and very good. She ordered a turkey sandwich, and I got the hot pastrami. We both ate half of each other's sandwich. They say the turkey is freshly roasted in-house, and that's exactly how it tastes. The bread is amazing with a crunchy exterior, but soft inside. The french fries are thick cut and served with their house-made ketchup. The ketchup is very interesting with a touch of cinnamon! Sounds weird, but tastes really good. They also make their own Ranch, which is the only thing my wife will dip a french frie in to. The pastrami sandwich was tasty and had the same excellent bread. I ordered "Greens" instead of fries, and got a massive amount of mixed, fresh greens with balsamic dressing. Service was excellent and we left very satisfied with our lunch!

Service was good and attentive. No ambiance. Play music; create a vibe. Acoustic guitar or something. Dead. Absolutely diner food at best.

After a few wine tasting, the quality of the food hits the spot. The bursars squash salad satisfied on a lighter side and complemented the Chile verde pizza. Chicken on the pizza was tender and absorbed all the Chile flavors. Attentive staff, connecting in a regular basis. Weather was perfect making the outdoor lunch experience a relaxing and enjoyable one. Will definitely return to this place.

I've enjoyed this restaurant for ever. I watched as part sideways the movie was being filmed and have dined there dozens of times. Located in Los Olivos it gets a ton of local business. Prices are fair, portions are very large, food tastes great and to top it off excellent and very friendly setvice. We had the grilled Romain salad, outstanding taste, presentation was excellent and again giant portion. We also had the Rachel sandwich ( one of my favorites) the ambiance is very nice for lunch or dinner. Parking is tough due the the concentration of wine tasting rooms and other excellent restaurants. If you are passing through the Santa Ynez area going either south or north this place is worth the side trip off the freeway ( Maybe 5 miles off 101)

The Wine Merchant Café has been a dining destination for us every time we head over the hill to Santa Ynez from SB. The quality of the food, produce is consistent and unwavering, providing a delicious and relaxing experience every time. Of course the wine selection is amazing and no visit is complete without a purchase from their vast selection of vino to take home. Our favorite is always the delectable Alba pizza and a delish salad featuring produce from the kitchen gardens. Highly recommend.

This had what I might call a bit of a "fancy" menu and the dishes were nicely described and sounded great. When we arrived we were seated inside and the inside decor and feel didn't match the menu. It was loud (there were a few families there) and my gorgeous companion said it felt a bit "Chuck E Cheesy." So, we asked to move outside and that was the way to go. I started with the caesar salad and it was very good. A bit heavy on the dressing but didn't detract from the great taste. I had the short ribs as my entree and they were good, but just not hot enough. I guess I could have sent them back but just decided not to. It came with vegetables and potatoes and they were good. My lovely date had the chicken and it was very good. Our server was very friendly. Parking on the street. This area doesn't have a lot of choices so I'm giving it a 4. Would I go back? Maybe....

Excellent Food in a Casual Setting..... Pros: Convenient. Excellent menu. Great food. Friendly service. Cons: Back room is lonely. Minimal restroom. Parking can be tight. Star Ratings: - Overall: 4 1/2 - Location: 5 - Ambiance: 4 - Restroom: 3 - Menu: 5 - Food Quality: 5 - Food Portions: 5 - Service: 5 - Price: 4 - Value: 5 - Parking: 3 My wife and I and her brother visited Los Olivos for a few hours on a Friday in March and needed a place for lunch. We walked around and checked the menus of other restaurants, but they seemed to offer dinner prices at lunch so we headed for the Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe. Pros: - The restaurant and wine bar is in a convenient location near the heart of the small downtown area and within walking distance of Highway 154. - When we ate here in the past, the weather was warmer and we sat out front on the patio. This day was cloudy and cool with a stiff breeze so we went inside. The interior is large with an expansive horseshoe shaped bar and lots of tables in a cozy section. The hostess said all tables were reserved so we sat in a small room in the back (see cons) - Menu had lots of good choices for both meat eaters and vegetarians, including appetizers, salads, soups, sandwiches and larger entrees. - Food was great. I started with an 8 ounce bowl of Soup of the Day (Vegetable, $11) and followed that with the Asian Chicken Salad ($21). I "eat well", but that salad was big enough to take half of it home. My wife had the Nicosia Salad ($21) and raved about it while her brother chomped down on the Hot Pastrami Sandwich ($19) with house made fries. It was a dinner sized portion, but he's a "hungry man" and finished it at lunch. - Service from Stacey B was friendly and helpful. Although she mainly covered tables out front and we were in the back, she always had a smile and couldn't do enough. - Parking in Los Olivos is "get it where you can...usually on a side street", but on a cold blustery day, we had no trouble finding a spot on the main street. Cons: - The back room where we sat is meant for the overflow when things get busy. However, it's bare and kind of cold (literally and figuratively) and feels like it belongs in the Elks Lodge (nothing against Elks). The only advantage? It's close to the restroom. - The restroom was just that.....one room with space for one person. Maybe I didn't see another, but a large restaurant should be able to do better. Everything considered - food quality, quantity, value, service and even the back room - the Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe is a great choice for a meal.

The Wine Merchant was unfortunately a terrible experience two times. This most recent, I was traveling with my family and stopped into the WM for a bottle of wine for our trip up north. (I do want to add that I emailed the owner, Sam and his wife, Shawnda, 2x about this incident and never received a reply, so I called until I got a hold of him directly). He in-fact did get successfully receive my email, but never replied back to me. And, this is why I am leaving this review. In short, I wasn't in the Wine Merchant for 30 seconds and a guy named Ray approached me and asked me: "Did you just put a bottle of wine in your purse"? "I chucked, then said no, then "would you like to look inside my purse?" He actually looked into my handbag, and there was nothing. Instead of profusely apologizing, he doubled-down and said it happens all the time. I could go on and on, but I won't. He was rude, intimidating and surprised when I told him that this was uncalled-for, out-of-line and unprofessional. I still cannot believe this happened! 1st time we visited was for a family lunch in 2023. Took about an hour to get our food, which was lacking in taste and effort. The glasses of wine that we ordered took about a half of an hour to get to us. 1-star review for both times. Guys, you have to do better with your customers. This was insulting and embarrassing for all.

We had a meh food experience. I ordered the schwarma and she ordered a pizza. The schwarma was tender, looked good, but was utterly devoid of flavor. It was if they grilled it several days ago and then boiled in water before serving. They took it back and we shared the pizza. They had a good selection of wines which were fairly priced. We wound up purchasing four bottles to take with us. Service was good.

We went in around 2-3pm, so it was relatively quiet indoors, but the patio was a popular spot for people to catch up. Keep in mind that at this time, they only offered their late-lunch menu of drinks, salads, pizzas, and appetizers. Either way, the atmosphere was nice and we loved that we could peruse their large wine selection while waiting for our table and food. We had their Bernat Syrah Red Wine to pair with our meal. The fries were thick-cut and the pizza had a nice char flavor to it. Our standout favorite though, was their Roasted Romaine Wedge - it was smokey, light, and a wonderful addition to the meal. Our server was also very patient and carefully explained to us their favorites and popular items.

Popped in for a lovely dinner. We were sat right next to the fireplace which I appreciated much on a cold night. Our servers were both fantastic, attentive and very friendly. I usually don't go for vegan dishes but I wasn't feeling very well so I ordered the Vegan Capellini and it was delicious! So much flavor for a vegan dish. I would order this again even as a meat lover. The pizza was great and my fiancé polished it off. The bottle of Austin Hope was fantastic and a liter! Appreciated that later when we had a couple glasses at home. They also have a vast wine selection there so you can do some shopping as well. Lovely little cafe!

Enjoyed a great lunch here last weekend. The atmosphere is upscale causal vino cool, with a relaxed vibe and chill crowd. The wine list is phenomenal, with local and international favorites. I had the flying goat bubbles cremant and my husband had the stolpman Savignon Blanc. Both were delish and refreshing on a warm day. The highlight for me was the cucumber gazpacho...I could enjoy this refreshing soup every day. Wr Also enjoyed the roasted veggie appetizer. The roasted veggies along with capers, olive tapenade and smoked mozzarella is my fave. It never fails..and a must order. If you like fresh veggies and burrata cheese don't miss the summer beans and burrata salad. It is fresh and has a nice balsamic vinegarette dressing. I could only eat half and the leftovers were just as good the next day. My husband ordered the lamb shawarma wrap and really liked it. The only thing he would have liked was some tzatziki for the fries. Lastly service. Our waitress was phenomenal. I have a serious problem with gluten and one of her first questions was "does anyone have an allergy"". I said yes and told her gluten and she asked if I have celiac. It made me feel very comfortable that my waitress understood the severity of my problem and she helped me navigate the menu. 5 point for service. I had absolutely no problems with cross contamination so the kitchen knows the proper protocols as well. Absolutely will return.

Willy G., our server, was genuinely wonderful, fun, helpful, and full of life! The food was amazing and exceptionally tasteful! My date and myself absolutely loved the overall experience! Thank you very much for a most delightful time!

If you haven't visited los Olivos, it is one of the beautiful small towns in south LA this place offers amazing drives scenic area, and a very small town which has plenty of local food and wine options. This place is known to have amazing vineyards. Well, this was a place that we visited, and we fell in love with the exteriors and the interiors, they procure wine from the local yards and they do have their own growing to. They have an amazing seating inside and huge wine cellar. Plenty of wine options, starting from white and red we chose one of their zinfidels and Moscato is just a very pleasant place to go visit and the service was excellent. We were given multiple options and they helped us speak the right things.

This restaurant never fails to deliver the most delicious food. And our waiter was terrific too! Definitely our favorite restaurant in Los Olivos!!

Enjoyed lunch at this delightful restaurant. Highly recommended from some foodie friends. It did Not disapppoint. Sat on the lovely vine covered patio. Took a while to order because our party of 4 couldn't decide with all the farm to table choices . Started with their Bread and oil . Moved on to the entrees. From the salads to sandwiches and delish pizza. All were great. And special kudos to our server Lianne...professional and super friendly. Very knowledgeable about the wine choices. We will always plan a stop when we return to the area.

Very nice restaurant, tasty food. Ceaser salad thar comes with meal is not cold. French fries are very tasry. The lamp wrap is very good. Service is good but very slow, but may be its because of the holidays. Lots of wine selections and we got good recommendations. Nice sitting. They have small patio, but we were in the back room. Overall nice atmosphere. Our server, Yairy was extremely nice. Thank you.

I had high hopes for this place and have been wanting to eat here for a while! I got the ahi tostadas and it was good and fresh, but my husband got the hamburger and holy heck it was DRY!!! Not sure how a burger can be cooked med rare and be dry, but they managed it. We told the waitress and she said she'd let the chef know, but even though my husband only had a few bites there was no offer to take it off the bill. She offered a free dessert, but it was lunch and we just didn't want that before wine tasting. Disappointed

Wonderful service! Amazing food and vegan friendly meals. Food paired so well with wine selection, waiter picked the perfect pairing.

Great food, prompt service, wonderful wine recommendations. Try the Mykonos pizza if you like the components, it's amazing.

Always a place to go, great seating outside street view of Los Olivos. Services and food are always amazing.

I've been here on several occasions but not for a couple years. Each time I've had a wonderful experience. Unfortunately this latest time wasn't quite as wonderful. It was good but not great. The flatware wasn't switched out during courses and was placed on the table top. I get that a family style restaurant it's going to be one set and that's it, but an upscale restaurant like this one I'd think the knife and fork would be swapped for new after the salad course. I ordered the Vegan Pappardelle and was disappointed. Primarily because it was topped with arugula. I mean a lot of arugula! I tried to mix it into the pasta, but it was too much and became over-powering. The arugula also wasn't picked through well, as there were a couple of inedible stalks. On the plus side the, the service was friendly and attentive. I've got many good memories at this place, so I'm only taking one combined star away for the food and the annoyance with the flatware issue. I'll be back, though, next time I'm in Los Olivos.

We stopped here for lunch on our drive to Morro Bay and I was pleasantly surprised. This restaurant is in a small town and I loved everything about it! Service was great and the food was delicious! I will definitely be back again!!

So I've heard a lot about their baked brie, and decided to try it.... it was good. However, it needed more reduced port or whatever the sauce they use. As for the service, we were waiting for a while, listening to the drama from the staff. But to be fair, Kristen, hopefully i am speaking her name correctly, came to apologize for the delay. Things happen in a restaurant but when they willing to admit their issues, it goes a long way. Unfortunately I was not hungry enough to try their other foods. If they could add more sauce to the brie, it would make it a 10. So if you visit, ask for extra sauce.

If you get a chance to go to Los Olivos located between Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo then I suggest you stop at this lovely little spot. The turkey sandwich is made on fresh bread. served with But a wonderful glass of sparkling rosé. What more could a girl ask for? That's right dessert to follow. Make sure to pick up a bottle of wine to have later. This will be one of my standard stops on my way to SLO from now on.

The perfect spot for a light lunch or early dinner. We made reservations a few days in advance for a Saturday afternoon and requested the garden patio, which was beautiful with wisteria vines growing overhead. For people walking up without reservations there was a small waitlist. Our server, Marcus was incredibly nice and gave us great suggestions for our lunch. Willy at the bar was also super friendly and gave us great service! The salads are huge, easily split 1 salad among 2 people or 2 salads among 3 people like we did! Something to note is that there is only one working bathroom right now so lines can grow, but it's kept nice and clean. The order: Appetizers -Focaccia appetizer with a citrusy herby oil -Baked Brie (good but not as good as we'd hoped, the focaccia was better) -seasonal carrot farm soup -basket of fries (steak fries served with homemade ranch and homemade ketchup, both sauces were super good) Drinks -light and bright tasting flight (the wines tasted paired with our salads well and were all affordable by the bottle as well) Salads -seasonal spring pea salad -Asian chicken salad

I took my sister here for dinner and it was a great experience. The food was delicious and the wine selection was even better . Our server Yasenia was amazing, even though they seemed packed, she was quick with getting our drinks and food, and she checked in on us regularly. She definitely is the reason we will be returning to eat here and recommending our friends do the same.

Fantastic food and service, and I'm super picky! Probably disgruntled ex-employes leaving bad reviews. Get a life!

How could a restaurant go from so good to bad We had chicken and steak fries. 2 opposites. Chicken was overdone, steak underdone Redid steak, came back overdone, no flavor Seemed like everything was off key

A popular and must go-to place to enjoy a wonderful lunch (or dinner) when in Los Olivios. Los Olivos Wine Merchant and Cafe offers a great food menu and a selection of Wine Spectator award winning wines and draft craft beers in a pleasant environment. They do offer both inside and outside dining. We didn't have a lunch reservation so there was a 20 minute wait for a table around 1:30P. We decided to eat at the bar which was open seating and had some availability. I had the curried chicken salad for lunch. It was locally fresh, organic, and tasty. Prices are a little bit high overall, but portion was generous and well worth the quality and creativeness of each menu item. They even had live music during lunch hours inside to give the dining experience an extra nice touch. Service was generally good, but it could get a bit hectic that may cause some extended delays. Simply kick back and relax as the locals normally do in this charming town. Reservations are available for tables of 6 or more.

This place has a serious bad vibe toward LGBTQ community. We sat at the bar and one of the waitresses (the bigger one with glasses) gave my wife a look of disgust as we were walking to the bar to get our seat. Our waiter Willy was amazing and very attentive. His wine recs were on point! However our salads took 45 minutes to arrive. I asked Willy what was going on and he said the kitchen is backed up. Our pizza showed up around 10 minutes after the salads. My Caesar salad was limp and warm and way too much dressing. I did not eat much of it. The pizza was good. As a member of the LGBTQ community you just know or have a sense when you're not welcome. Needless to say, we will not be returning. Why would we go back if we are obviously not welcome?

Llllove this restaurant! Best pizza this side of the Mississippi. Waitstaff is always friendly and attentive, and a great local wine selection Dog friendly too

This use to be our family's go to restaurant. We went with a party of 16 for a family dinner the night before my dads 90th birthday and half of our party woke up in the middle of the night with food poisoning and flu symptoms and was sick for the 90th birthday party the next day. The birthday boy was one of the people sick and so was his daughter who coordinated the party. Both were laying down resting or using the bathroom for half of the time during the party and tried to mingle with the 80 guests even though they were ill. Called the restaurant to let them know and they were not sympathetic and called back to say it wasn't their fault that they somehow tested the food and there was nothing wrong with it. And they said that "they must have caught something or it was from something else but it wasn't them. " The consensus on the food was, it was disappointing and not what it use to be.

Highly recommend! Great service and delicious food. If you're wanting pizza, try the Alba. AMAZING. Sit outside and enjoy the beautiful flowers and winding tree canopy. You will not be disappointed!

My sister and I were looking forward to enjoying a meal here. This was my sister's first visit to this location. My prior experiences were all pleasant and I couldn't wait to share this place with her. We chose to sit at the bar since we the wait for close to minutes when we arrived. Unfortunately, they seemed short staffed and it took a while for us to get water and silverware. That was disappointing, but it was also evident that only one girl was tending to the whole bar. The slow service would be our only complaint everything else was great. We were hoping for a light sandwich lunch meal with a salad, but their late lunch menu did not have that as an option. We opted for a hummus plate for our appetizer and we split a delicious pizza. I can not recall the name of the pizza, but it had chicken sausage, red bell peppers, four types of cheese and red sauce. We added bacon and mushrooms and we were glad we did. It was thin crust and delicious! My sister enjoyed a champagne Rosé, but I can not recall the name of the bottle. She really enjoyed it! Our overall experience was good, but we filled out the feedback card and honestly recommend that they have more supporting staff to make sure all customers are getting a great experience.

Hubby and I came here on a Saturday evening after some heavy wine tasting so we needed food! We didn't have a reservation, but the staff was nice in seating us right away at a table. I forgot our server's name but the service from her was great! She was friendly and kind and always checked us on and made sure we were happy with our dishes. We started w/the baked brie which came with little sliced baguettes. For my entree, I got the steak frites. My hanger steak was overcooked and I let our server know. She was so apologetic even though I know it wasn't her fault (she didn't cook it!) and she was great at getting me another one which came out much better. It came with a chimichurri sauce. I love chimichurri that I've had at Argentinian restaurants, but this one looked like guacamole and didn't taste like chimichurri to us (hubby and I ordered the same dish). The side potatoes were tasty though and I believe they make their own ketchup. The broccolini was packed with flavor :) There was a nice fireplace going on inside and the wall was decorated with a wide variety of wines. a Wine wall! They had outdoor seating available but it was raining this day. Overall I would come here again! This place was cute.