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About UsWhat They Are Saying
We always enjoy hearing from you. Our goal at the Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Café is to provide you, our customers, with excellent service. So, after you have purchased our wines online or visited us in person, please send us your thoughts by mailing us at info@buysantabarbarawine.com For Reviews and Information:
Here is what some well-respected publications have said about us: 2011, December, The Santa Barbara Magazine 2011, November 11, The Santa Barbara Independent 2011, November 3, Santa Ynez Valley News Sommelier Journal 2011, March 24th Volume 12, Issue 2, Santa Maria Sun 2011, February 24th, Los Angeles Times 2010, LA Healthy Travel Examiner 2010, Wine Tasting & Dining Report 2008, Westways 2003, National Geographic Traveler 2005, Valley Living 2005, Sunset Magazine Santa Barbara Seasons Here's what some of our customers have commented about their experience. "We had a very good time, enjoyed the ambiance & service especially." -Jabhile B., Customer Feedback Card, London, England, 1/08/2012 "Delicious!! OMG Good!!" -Cherie C., Customer Feedback Card, Riverside, CA, 1/7/2012 "This was the best place we dined at during a recent visit to Santa Barbara & Santa Ynez Valley. The service was attentive, I had a mushroom ravioli plate that was delicious...and when I was informed the restaurant had run out of the bottle of Melville Pinot Noir I requested they more than made up for it by offering me an awesome deal on a bottle of Ampelos, which was excellent!!" -Richard R, Yelp, San Diego, 1/04/2012 "This place gets packed! We were lucky enough to get a place at the bar. The wine list is extensive and their bottles to go are amazing!" -Jennifer E., Yelp, Tucson, AZ, 1/04/2012 "This is our third time here, and the food is really very good - fresh ingredients, good wine pairings and extensive wine list really makes the place hum. We ordered the linguini with truffles, and an appetizer of beets and burrata cheese. The burrata was amazingly good - soft, yet with a luscious texture" -Art H., Yelp, Oakland, CA 1/04/2012 "11 years living in the SYV and this is still on the top of my list! All around 5 star rating!" -OpenTable Customer, Dined on 01/02/2012 "Great wine selection, also their gnocchi was really good!" -Sabster M., Yelp, Pasadena, CA 1/02/2012 "Great location to stop an grab a bite after a long day of vineyard hopping in Santa Ynez Valley. The food was great, highly recommend the pizza's and chilean sea bass. Wine list is huge, with great local selections" -OpenTable Customer, Dined on 12/31/2011 "Loved the service & the special dinner selections." -Steve & Nancy R., Customer Feedback Card, Santa Maria, CA, 12/31/2011 "My favorite restaurant in Los OLivos, great wine choices and delicious food as always" -OpenTable Customer, Dined on 12/30/2011 "A must stop for Santa Ynez Valley visitors.
Fresh, tasty and delicious. "Jen was delightful. People tend to discount the role of a good server in the enjoyment of a restaurant meal, but it means as much to us as the quality & taste of the food. Jen is extremely professional, subtle, yet warm and friendly. Definitely a keeper! Thank you!" -Mr & Mrs H. M., Customer Feedback Card, Thousand Oaks, CA, 12/27/2011 "Loved the server- Joanne. Sweet smile and made my B-day special. Food great!" -Amanda Y., Customer Feedback Card, California, 12/26/2011 "Our server, Garcia, was wonderful and helpful. He's a keeper" -Maria P., Customer Feedback Card, Los Angeles, CA, 12/25/2011 "The food was as good as the service. They served the best raviolis I have ever had as well as a duck two-way that was simply delicious. Food was around 45$ per person for an apetizer and an entree but it was well worth it. The waitress offered to help with the choice of wine and suggested an amazing red Syrah that we loved. 5-star rating for the food!!" -OpenTable Customer, Dined on 12/24/2011 "I love your food : )" -Ashley, Customer Feedback Card, Canada, 12/23/2011 "You wouldn't guess from the outside or the surrounding neighborhood, but this place has a sophisticated interior with a nice fireplace by the entryway and sky lights in the ceiling. The most ordered dishes are generally the pizzas, but I also enjoyed the sizzling brie that came with a nice fruity sauce and I felt the salads were pretty good too. The selection of wines is amazing and even the lower end ones are quite tasty." -Kim H., Yelp, Woodland Hills, CA, 12/23/11 "Do not change a thing. Everything was great = ) " -Pablo R., Customer Feedback Card, Santa Barbara, CA, 12/22/2011 "I have been coming here for years whenever I am in the area. Whether for food or just a good glass of wine- you never disappoint! Karen is an asset. She knows the menu, the wines & is happy to make suggestions or offer a taste." -Nancy A., Customer Feedback Card, Santa Barbara, CA, 12/20/2011 "We loved our server Jen = )" -Wendy W., Customer Feedback Card, Georgia, 12/19/2011 "Our server was absolutely delightful, personable, warmhearted, helpful & attentive to our desires. Made our dining experience spectacular! Thank you!" -Stefanie, Customer Feedback Card, Westlake Village, CA, 12/17/2011 "Great wine suggestion & excellent food! We love this place!" -Michelle C., Customer Feedback Card, La Canada, CA, 12/16/2011 "We both loved the Greek Salad and the house bread and dipping sauce. So fresh and flavorful. We definitely look forward to returning." -Danielle M., Customer Feedback Card, Santa Barbara, CA, 12/14/2011 "I love that the gnocchi is not swimming in sauce! Joann was a fabulous waitress! Will be back in May with Mom!" James S., Customer Feedback Card, Valley Village, CA, 12/13/2011 "Loved baked brie & pesto pasta. We will be back!" -Bill S., Customer Feedback Card, Thousand Oaks, CA, 12/11/2011 "We love this place and Gina was really great. Fabulous kick-off to another great weekend in the SYV." -Barry B., Customer Feedback Card, Los Angeles, CA, 12/10/2011 "One of my favorite stops in wine country. Always a relaxing and tasty lunch or dinner, and of course, great wine. It's fun to visit all of the locations that Sideways used for filming. This one is just a sure bet for taste. Los Olivos is one of my favorite places. Wish I got here more often." -'hbsleepersurveyor', Trip Advisor, Huntington Beach, CA 12/06/2011 "This is our 3rd or 4th time! We really enjoy it! The food is always fresh & flavorful. The service is friendly and helpful. AND THE WINE...oh the WINE!!! If you happen to be in Los Olivos or passing by, make a point to have lunch or dinner here! If the tables are full...the bar is nice alternative. I appreciate their effort to keep things simple and fresh! Its comfort food drenched in WINE!!" -Robin G., Yelp, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, 12-6-2011 "Karen rocks!! She took great care of us with wonderful grace and super intuitive service. She wasn't overwhelming, but was right there when you needed her. AWESOME!!" -D. Banks, Customer Feedback Card, Fairfield, CT, 12/4/2011 "Fun place, good food, off the beaten path, had a great time! Notable for being a vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot. Five star rating." -Open Table Diner, OpenTable.com, 12/03/2011 "Consistently Outstanding for the Last Two Years! I recently visited the Wine Merchant Again - my boyfriend and I visit nearly every six weeks for lunch. There are not enough words to describe what a wonderful experience this is EVERY TIME. The food is spectacularly fresh - produce comes from local farms, and everything is always cooked to perfection. My boyfriend likes the roasted chicken with root vegetables - the chicken is moist and the vegetables are unlike anything I've ever tasted. I like the Salmon Salad (or as I like to call it, the "antioxidant salad"). It has fresh beets, salmon, spinach, marcona almonds, radishes, green beans, etc. It's fantastic. Also, the ambience is lovely. Aside from the occasional celebrity sightings, the decor is both chic and funky. The services is also very good, and the selecton of wines is excellent. If you are ever anywhere remotely near to Los Olivos, make sure you visit the Wine Merchant for lunch or dinner!" -"ockathylovesred",Trip Advisor, 12/1/2011 "Everything was amazing! Good memories for when I get back to Brazil!" -Camila S., Customer Feedback Card, Rio, Brazil, 11/30/11 "Food. Service. Wine. Sommelier - All A+! A wine friend from New York recommended we check this place out. I owe that friend a bottle of wine. Great food for lunch that was well-prepared with huge portions for the $. Service was very friendly and attentive. I was told it was off-season because getting a table was easy. The way they use fresh ingredients from the area is a big plus for me. Parm Gnocchi is to die for! I was in heaven when I walked in and saw more Santa Barbara wines than I knew existed. Friendly and knowledgable wine staff led by probably the most friendly and easy-going somm I have ever met. If you want to learn anything about wine, call the guy at the Los Olivos Cafe!" -Open Table Diner, OpenTable.com, New York, NY, 11/30/2011 "Outstanding service. Excellent food. Appreciate the fresh vegetables." -Kate, Customer Feedback Card, 11/29/11 "First time to dine here and it will not be the last. Excellent food, service was great. The gnocchi was the best I have ever eaten at any restaurant, light and flavorful and everyone at the table enjoyed it. Sandwiches, all made with delicious and freshly made bread." -OpenTable Diner, OpenTable.com, 11/28/11 "I had the shrimp/ pasta dish. The shrimp were some of the best, sweetest, could have been North Carolina Shrimp I have ever had. It was amazing! All staff were over-the-top impressive. Thanks!" -Pennie C, Customer Feedback Card, Wilmington, NC, 11/25/11 "Wonderful food... exceptional wine... tremendous service! We will be back!" -Cathy S., Customer Feedback Card, Burlingame, CA, 11/12/11 "Fabulous restaurant...top end all the way around and the wine list (and the wine shop) are not to be missed. A true gem in wine country. Do not fail to have at least one dinner here during your stay (prices are very reasonable as well). Five-star Rating." -Open Table Diner Customer, OpenTable.com, 11-5-11 "We had a party of 8 and reservations at 6 p.m. It was perfect timing. We had the back room all to our selves. Have eaten here many times and the service and food has never failed us. Best restaurant in the area. Five-star Rating." -Open Table Diner Customer, OpenTable.com, 11-4-11 "Had a great lunch, fantastic service... Thanks!" -Preston C, Los Olivos Cafe Customer Feedback Card, Los Osos, CA, 11-2-11 "Thanks so much for the extensive beer list! Short Ribs were AWESOME" -John M., Los Olivos Cafe Customer Feedback Card, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254, 11-1-11 "Unique dining experience with over the top service! We visited this restaurant during a "Sideways" tour that we did at the beginning of October. Much to our surprise, this is the restaurant that was featured in the movie. Great ambience with wood burning fireplace, spacious and excellent food. Gnocchi with fresh corn sauce was so good and different. My husband was asking questions about the soup and our server actually brought him a small serving to taste. Suffice to say, don't miss this dining experience if you are in the area." -"PeterandMarie304", Trip Advisor, Sarasota, FL, 10/30/2011 "Delicious and fresh and organic and hip! The marinated olives were fabulous, the food really fresh, really good, the wine list amazing. The wait staff very efficient. Highly recommend!" -"grazipat" Trip Advisor, Dallas, Texas, 10/29/2011 "Been coming for years and everything is always Top Notch! Completely satisfied w/ my over endulgence! Keep up the awesome work! Please put me on your contact list. Thanks!" -Renier D., Los Olivos Cafe Customer Feedback Card, San Luis Obispo, CA 10/28/2011 "I'm only writing this update so that I remember to order the dessert (if they have it) of apple turnover and cinnamon ice cream. My boyfriend and I nearly died! Also we have to remember to *both* order the tri-tip sandwich. Still remains a fabulous destination spot! Only took 2 hours to get there and still the obligatory 3 to get back, but who cares? It's called staycation!" -Kathryn G., Yelp, Los Angeles, CA, 10/28/2011 "Went to the Cafe to celebrate an anniversary and a birthday, and to capture the experience of Jack and Miles in Sideways. Every dish I ordered was savory and captured the soul of wine country with earthy bases and all local ingredients. With all the choices on their by the glass menu, I was able to try many local wines to pair with each dish I ordered, though next time I'd love to share a bottle and walk back to the B&B down the road afterward. Truly a magical and intimate restaurant." -Lindsey, Google Places Review, New York, NY, 10/27/2011 "Great dinner, we will be back. Cheers!!" -Greg & Kelly C.,Los Olivos Cafe Customer Feedback Card, Oceanside, CA 10/27/2011 "Five-star rating! Food was excellent. Wine list is extensive and reasonable. Special features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch. " -OpenTable Diner, Online Customer Feedback, 10/23/2011 "Superb experience! The restaurant exceeded our expectations in just about all categories. One reason we decided to book this restaurant was the price range of entrees was $30. We found the wait staff were very wine savvy (not unexpected). Overall it was a very enjoyable experience for the 4 of us and we will certainly recommend it to others. Five-star rating." -OpenTable Diner, Online Customer Feedback, 10/18/2011 "Such a nice place! Choose a good wine from the wall and sit, outside, on the porch, to see nothing! Calm city - really calm. Great to relax and have a nice meal." -"mm_brz_sp" , Trip Advisor, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 10/14/11 "We get to Los Olivos from Phoenix twice a year and are never dissapointed!" -OpenTable Diner, Online Customer Feedback, 10/14/2011 "Wonderful time - Thanks!" -Thomas, Los Olivos Cafe Customer Feedback Card, 10/10/2011 "Our third visit and as great!" -OpenTable Diner, Online Customer Feedback, 10/10/2011 "Back in town for the weekend, and had lunch at the Los Olivos Cafe upon arrival. Got a pizza and flat bread with the various toppings. Great stuff!" -Richard K., Yelp, Manhattan Beach, CA, 10/9/2011 "Very nice, informative severs- friendly. Hot food delivered in a timely manner." -Victoria, Los Olivos Cafe Customer Feedback Card, 10/9/2011 "Sideways, nice place for a snack & wine...and to relax!" -D M. , Yelp, Las Vegas, NV, 10/7/2011 "Thanks! Loved the atmosphere!" -Gary. Houston, Texas, Los Olivos Cafe Customer Feedback Card, 10/6/2011 "Lovely outdoor patio and GREAT food! We had lunch at the Cafe on a Friday afternoon. We had great service. The pizzas are amazing, the salads very satisfying, and the burger was a big hit as well. The wine selection was just amazing with local wines featured, but options from across the globe. Sitting on the patio was really nice and lots of people watching opportunities! We loved it!" -"Buffalogirl41", Trip Advisor, Buffalo, NY, 10/4/2011 "Great lunch experience! Thanks, The Vanhooses'. P.S. Jennifer Rocks!" -J, Los Olivos Cafe Customer Feedback Card, 10/2/2011 "Took a spontaneous trip to Santa Barbara Wine Country and found this spot on yelp. I really enjoyed everything about this place from the location, food, and ambiance. The complimentary olive oil and bread were so good! Beware, this place is carb central but oh so worth it!" -Christine N., Yelp, San Gabriel, CA, 9/22/2011 "Great experience, wonderful food, great ambiance!!!" -Rebecca, Los Olivos Cafe Customer Feedback Card, 9/22/2011 "So Nice! Great place with great wines. The drive form Santa Barbara is simply one of the best in the US. Caprese was extremely fresh and Pappardelle was excellent. Wait staff is relaxed-casual but there when you need them. They also are great wine pros who know what to recommend with dinner. The house Foxen Pinot was great. I'd go back in a heartbeat." -"Foodie06902," Trip Advisor, 9/21/2011 "This place has been a right of passage ever since I've been coming to Los Olivos. I always sit at the bar and try to hit up the happy hour. It's always changing but the pepperoni pizza was gourmet and you can't beat $5 vinos from 3-6pm! As seen in Sideways so make a pit stop-- it's worth it. Five-star rating!" -Robert C, Yelp, Los Angeles, CA, 9/17/2011 "Great experience! The hostess was friendly and accomodating. Our server was very nice, and did a great job. We love the ambiance. We did not feel like drinking wine today, your staff was very accepting and made us feel welcomed even though we just wanted water with our meal." -Raymond, Los Olivos Cafe Customer Feedback Card, Irvine, CA, 9/17/2011 "Heartily recommend the mushroom lasagna. Excellent wine list. Friendly service. Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, great for lunch!" -OpenTable Diner, Customer Review, 9/17/2011 "Best restaurant service in Santa Barbara County!" -Josh, Los Olivos Cafe Customer Feedback Card, 9/16/2011 "Elegantly understated! The Los Olivos cafe is a casual atmosphere type of restaurant that is serving big time food and wine. From the farm fresh salads and the spare rib dinner to the well stocked wine list featuring many gems from the local area it is hard to go wrong. The restaurant features a fireplace that divides the restaurant and is choice seating if you can get it. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the Santa Barbara Wine Country area." -"JazzMat," Trip Advisor, Chicago, IL, 9/8/2011 "Love this restaurant and will come back whenever I visit Solvang. The food and service are excellent! I love the ambiance as well as the location in the small downtown area of Los Olivos. I ordered the fried risotto as an appetizer, which was so heavenly with the creamy melted cheesy interior and the contrasting crispy, savory breaded fried crust. Definitely come here if you visit Los Olivos. I know I will be back!" -Charlene M., Yelp, Garden Grove, CA, 9/6/2011 "Great wine list, creme brulee rocks. Food and service were outstanding. Excellent find in Los Olivos!" -OpenTable Diner, Dined on 09/02/2011 "Wonderful food, service and outstanding wine selection!" -OpenTable Diner, Dined on 8/28/2011 "A gem in adorable Los Olivos! Shared the wonderful baked Brie for an appetizer and a margherita pizza for our meal. Both were high quality and prepared carefully. The olive oil with our bread was out of this world. Wine list was excellent, particularly the 05 Pinot and the Grenache blanc. Bought 2 bottles of the latter. Service was friendly and efficient. Atmosphere was modern yet quaint, some great decor." -Likeate07, TripAdvisor, Newport, VA, 8/27/2011 "My wife and I enjoyed the meal very much. The service was friendly the food came super fast, and the wine list is extensive. I liked that I could buy a bottle of the wine we had at dinner to take home." -OpenTable Diner, Dined on 08/25/2011 "Quite possibly the best Ravioli I have ever had in my life. Food is screaming good! Liked: Food, Service, Atmosphere, Value." -Dan, Google Places Reviewer, 8/24/2011 "I would go back! great service. pretty restaurant. good food. good wine. i got the alba flatbread which is basically like a mushroom pizza. it was the best mushroom pizza ive ever had. so simple looking yet tasting so great and complex. the gnocci was very tasty. the ravioli was very tasty. the veggies were so flavorful. I recommend this place." -Kiomi K., Yelp, Gardena, CA 8/22/2011 "Everything was perfect. Our compliments to the Chef and staff!" -Cynthia, Restaurant Feedback Card, Culver City, CA on 8/20/2011 "There is a very impressive selection of both local wines and ones from other areas, including some from Europe, S. Africa, Australia, S. America. We had several bottles of a very affordable wine from their specials list to go with dinner. Food was from fresh ingredients and well prepared. Clientele was a mix of locals and swanky folks from out-of-town. Easy to tell the difference by the shoes - just like in Europe! We met folks visiting from the mid-west and they were suitably pleased. We would come back again and recommend it to folks looking for a relaxed dining experience. They also have a decent beer list if you just need to wet your whistle." -OpenTable Diner, San Luis Obispo, CA, 8/18/2011 "Wonderful service & excellent food. Great wine too!" -Steve, Restaurant Feedback Card, Madison, WI on 8/18/2011 "The orechiette (ear-shaped) pasta with sausage and oven-baked tomatoes was DELISH! Our waitress was super-sweet. Nice, laid-back environment. We dig Los Olivos." -Betty B., Yelp, Los Angeles, CA, 8/17/2011 "Worth a long-drive destination!" -OpenTable Diner, Dined 8/17/2011 "Made famous by the movie sideways, this restaurant is worth the stop if you are in the Santa Ynez Valley for wine tasting." -Fou, D., Yelp, Los Angeles, CA 8/16/2011 "I thought I was in heaven. This is living!" -Helena, Restaurant Feedback Card, Sydney, Australia on 8/16/2011 "Beet salad was extraordinaire. Bread pudding was a combination of flavors done with such a light-hand, that nothing overpowered anything else- making the dish magical. Thank you!" -Mickey, Restaurant Feedback Card,Titusville, FL on 8/13/2011 "We have been coming to Los OlivosCafe for about 5-6 years- always a great meal. Devon has been a regular waitress for us-love her! Karen was fabulous tonight!" -Ann & Randy, Restaurant Feedback Card, Huntington Beach, CA on 8/12/2011 "Fantastic, what we had been told and then some!" -Atkins, Restaurant Feedback Card, Boston, MA on 8/11/2011 "We love love love Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe. This is always on our list of "Must Do's" when we drive up from San Diego!!" -OpenTable Diner, San Diego, CA, Dined 8/11/2011 "The Chocolate 'Scream' For Dessert Is Amazing! This little cafe produces some amazing food. Perfectly prepared Lamb Shank (pairs well with the owner's Bernat Syrah) and the Chocolate 'Scream' for dessert is rich and decadant." -"Syrah Girl," Urban Spoon Reviews, Portland, OR, 8/11/2011 "Fabulous service! From the moment we walked in until the moment we left. Kudos for a job well done. It shows your staff cares!" -Lynette C., Restaurant Feedback Card, Mission Viejo, CA, 8/8/2011 "Found this place on yelp and even though a 4 star reviewed place on yelp is always good, Los Olivos cafe surpassed our expectations! The outdoor patio was beautiful. Our waitress, Karen, was helpful and went out of her way to help us find a bottle of wine that we would enjoy. Pesto gnocchi literally melts in your mouth. The papardelle bolognese was delicious. Wonderful experience overall." -Courtney B., Yelp, Alhambra, CA, 8/7/2011 "We love this place and make a point to eat here while visiting or passing through. We've enjoyed everything we've ordered & the servers are very knowledgeable re: wine & menu." -Robin & Carroll G., Restaurant Feedback Card, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, 8/7/2011 " 'A haven in paradise'... From the warm welcome to the fresh locally grown well prepared fare, our experience was extraordinary. A wide choice of local wines, dappled sunlight and cooling breezes made for a memorable lunch." -"topnotch_10", TripAdvisor, 7/27/11 "We really appreciate your selection of quality local wines and attention & efforts at fine cuisine. A great combo of standbys & innovative- very commendable at both. This is our third visit in 5 weeks- which means we really like your food & wine selection." -Mindy M., Restaurant Feedback Card, Los Angeles, CA, 7/30/2011 "The best Italian restaurant so for in U.S. (by a native Italian)." -Andras, Restaurant Feedback Card, San Diego, CA 7/29/2011 "Lovely dinner- Excellent!!! Enjoyed the front patio & really nice people!" -Melodie, Restaurant Feedback Card, Hollywood, CA, 7/23/2011 "Food and service were incredible! I am speechless! Wow!" -Sharon, Restaurant Feedback Card, Houston, TX, 7/17/2011 "Some of the best food we have ever had. Better than almost any restaurant in NYC. Best waitress ever!" -Matt and Carla, Restaurant Feedback Card, NYC 7/12/2011 "Thanks so much, we had a wonderful meal. The waitress/ server was top-notch. She recommended excellent wines to match our courses. Well done! Thanks again" -Leanne, Restaurant Feedback Card, Long Beach, CA 7/8/2011 "Los Olivos Cafe has been consistent in their dishes and hasn't failed to deliver an awesome meal. I am very happy and will be a regular everytime I come back to Los Olivos. Great job Los Olivos cafe! Till next time!" -Debbie M., Yelp, Orange County, CA, 7/5/11 "Excellent restaurant! Gr8 wine selection! Gr8 service .... awesome atmosphere and kid friendly too! " -Mike H., Yelp, Solvang, CA, 7/5/11 "We love your place and enjoyed a wonderful bday lunch there! My dear friend Dennis of Zacca Creek Ranch celebrated his 60th that weekend...we truly enjoyed our stay in the Valley. Thanks again for an enjoyable lunch." Tripp K., Customer Email, Denver, CO, 6/24/11 "Great wine list and excellent wine country cuisine. Setting in quaint Los Olivos is worth the drive." -OpenTable Customer Review, 6/20/11 "Wow! So good and so much variety. A group of us had lunch here last month; what a treat. Starting with the amazing herbed olive oil dipping sauce for the wonderful bread, through the wine list, the salads, sandwiches, it is all top notch. We had an attentive waiter, even though he was super busy. Pretty atmosphere, and you can even shop on the way out; their olive oil and other items are for sale." Rugger H, Trip Advisor, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 6/13/11 "One of the best meals I've ever had, and what a great wine selection. I told my wife all about it and we will be back." -Judd M., Customer email, 6/12/11 "Always amazing! We ended up going there two days in a row for lunch because the first one was so great. Ordered the Alba Pizza and Steak Cobb. You will not be disappointed. Great portions and so hi quality. Next day, my boyfriend ordered pizza again and I ordered the risotto.Excellent. In addition to great food, they have wine for sale at amazing prices= lower than any other retailer, and I shop alot.Should have gone here for dinner instead of in Solvang. Don't miss it." -"BaileyCR," Trip Advisor, CA, 6/10/11 "More than good food..consistent and fun..What made this viz' unique was the new" sommlier/Jon..He blends wine ..He knows about wine and food pairing..shortly after seating he asked what type of appetizers we liked...he did not tell us the name or blends..we sampled and begged for chevre..the server then brings a plate..lo and behold ..our fav' chevre from Cypress Grove/Himboldt fog!..He revealed the name and blend of wine ..so we bought a case..oh yes the rest of the meal was just as fun .Over 10 years this Cafe delivers taste and value.keep up the good work LO-WM& cafe." -Patrick H., Yelp, Long Beach, 5/23/11 "Beautiful place and great food! This was my second trip to the Los Olivos Cafe and it was WONDERFUL! The food and service were high quality. A large selection of wines to choose from. The burger and curried chicken salad were devine. Highly recommended this place to anyone!" -"Oneluckystarfish," Trip Advisor, 5/2/11 "Amazing!!!!! Every time my mom, sister, and i travel to central California, we make it a must to stop and have lunch at this wonderful cafe. Every single time we come in the service has been flawless, and their range of tasty food is always pleasing. We also love their home made ice cream, and make it a priority to save room for their dessert. I will keep going here for many more years and always recommend it to my family and friends!" -Elizabeth K., Yelp, Lake Arrowhead, CA, 4/9/11 "This is always on our list of restaurants to eat at when we go to wine country. Just the drive there from Solvang is worth it...through lavender fields, stables, and vineyards...oh my! The food is rich, but tasty. I have gotten several ravioli dishes, and am always satisfied. You won't leave hungry! Make a reservation; this is a popular restaurant There's a nice warm fireplace to sit by if you do have to wait for a table." -Anna K., Yelp, Los Angeles, CA, 4/3/11 "Our food was excellent, with proper portions. Los Olivos Cafe has a massive wine menu, most of it local, the way I like it. We ordered the usual appetizer, the baked BRIE covered with a port wine sauce! OMG!! It's a must! The short ribs and gourmet burger were fantastic! Finished it off with a bread pudding and creme brulee! WOW! I'll be back OF COURSE!" -Javier G, Yelp, Anaheim, CA, 3/14/11 "LOVE this place! I came to this little town for lunch and everything was EXCELLENT!!! Intimate setting. They have the perfect wine pairing for every dish, so each taste was a new delight. I can't wait to come back! It may help to make a reservation if you have a group." -Gina H, Yelp, Oakland, CA, 3/12/2011 "Excellent atmosphere and great food. Wonderful place for a romantic dinner with extensive wine options. Special Features included: Vibrant bar scene, hot spot, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, good for special occasion and groups." -OpenTable Customer, 03/05/2011 "I love this place. If not only for their food, for their location and their atmosphere. I sat outside because it was a beautiful day. The service was impeccable. Everything from the bread with great dipping oil to my steak fritas was awesome. I had a couple glasses of wine to go with it and I was a happy man." -Andy G, Yelp, Pomona, CA, 2/28/2011 "WOW! Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe was an incredible dining experience. Everything on the menu is local, organic and fresh from the central coast. The roasted vegetables were amazing. I love my veggies but these were like no other. The duck was incredible and perfect for sharing, but the dessert is what top the evening off. You have to get the bread pudding with figs and raisins. It is heaven in your mouth and so worth the calories. This is definitely a place you want to go when in the Santa Ynez Valley." -Meghan B, Yelp, New Orleans, LA, 1-21-2011 "A thoroughly enjoyable experience!" -BrooklynGuy, TripAdvisor, Melbourne, Florida, 1-27-2011 "I’ve visited Los Olivos Café twice, once for lunch and once for my birthday dinner. The restaurant is fantastic, I finished every single bite of my food and both times they had something innovative, unique, and tasty on the menu. Service is good and I was served an excellent dessert for my birthday. I wish I lived closer; I would definitely go more often. I love how the Wine Merchant is connected to the restaurant; they have so many wines for every budget." -Amanda, Santabarbara.com Review, Santa Barbara, CA, 1-17-2011 "The Risotto was particularly "sublime" and the finest we have experienced ever, anywhere, including Italy. Thank you for making our taste buds dance with delight!" -The Shanelecs, Santa Barbara, CA "Fabulous dinner!! Great wine selection! Wonderful ambience! They were most helpful to our son who called ahead from the east coast to order a gift certificate for our anniversary celebration which was presented to us with our bill." -HarvardMom2, TripAdvisor, Rockaway, NJ, 12-10-2010 "Best sandwiches in the world!" -Jenni, Google User, 11-18-2010 "Dinner was excellent, and the wine steward picked out the perfect wine for our meal. (It's now my husband's favorite wine.) I recommend it highly the Los Olivos Cafe" -YahooLocalUser, 11-15-2010 "How can you possibly improve on excellence?" -Restaurant Feedback Card, Santa Barbara, CA " I love, love, love Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe. There's not much in downtown Los Olivos, but this place is definitely a gem. Reasonable prices, good selection on the dinner + wine menus, comfortable yet trendy atmosphere, and friendly + knowledgeable service won us over." -Margie, Yelp, San Jose, CA "HUGE fan of the restaurant! I've been coming to the Los Olivos Cafe for years! Every experience is different and every time delightful! Great food and great wine selection! Will always come back!." -Maya A, Yelp, Glendale, CA "Amazing food. I was surprised how good it was. I had the salmon Sideways menu. The roasted potatoes were especially good ... oddly good. All my friends LOVED their food as well. Pleasant atmosphere, great food and wine. YUM." -Ron R, Yelp, Los Angeles, CA 9-7-10 "Blackberry and smoky blue ice cream was a revelation - simply great!." -Mark Surby, Restaurant Feedback Card, Los Angeles, CA "This is definitely "California Cuisine", the ingredients were super fresh and made a big difference to the taste of the dish. Everything was excellent." -Vickie, Yelp, South Pasadena, CA "This restaurant experience changed my life. From appetizers to dessert.....awesome, awesome. Good service, great good. Will come back for sure and recommend to anyone. Great wine selection." -World Traveler "Honestly, everything we ate was amazing. The buns for the sandwiches were soft and buttery. The portabella was roasted to perfection with the right spread and veggies. The bbq brisket with sauce and onions were mouth watering. And the spreads... make sure to order this appetizer with all the dips to experience an explosion of flavors.Whether you are going before or after wine tasting, or having a nice meal, go here, you will not be disappointed." -Thomas, San Jose, CA "Truly the best pasta dinner ever eaten (other than in Italy), as it tasted as authentic!" -Capistrano Beach, CA "Outstanding food, great service and wine recommendations, fun atmosphere. Here in Chicago, we consider Santa Barbara County to be "heaven." And, after eating at Los Olivos Cafe, we'd have to say that your restaurant is 'heaven's gourmet dining center' carrying the tastiest food and wine." -Chicago, Illinois "We LOVE this place. Hospitality... friendly...so fun...comfortable - elegant...Great food and wine in one place. Yeah!" -Los Angeles, California "A wonderful dining experience in a charming town." -San Luis Obispo, CA "What an unexpected gem - like Calistoga without the crowds. Food was exquisite. We'll be back next time we go down to visit family in Santa Barbara." -Santa Rosa, California "The best people create the most welcoming atmosphere. The menu is always delightful. Thanks for being here! Keep up the great stuff." -Solvang, California "Great atmosphere. Definitely, a wine-lover's one-stop-central. Delicious food and wine. The wine gift store was fun to explore, but the wine-tasting was beyond description. We loved the hand-crafted Santa Barbara wines from Santa Rita Hills the best. We're definitely coming back. Thanks for the great service!" -Denver, Colorado "Consistently fine food at lunch and dinner. All of staff very pleasant. Even though we are Colorado residents we have dined here a lot of times. So many beautiful wineries in Santa Barbara County. What we love best about the Los Olivos Cafe and Wine Merchant is having so many good wines to taste in one place." -Lafayette, Colorado "Our mother-in-law lives in Solvang and brought us to her favorite restaurant in Los Olivos. She's right about you! You're truly a wine-lover's delight. " -Los Altos Hills, California "The food was fresh and very well prepared. The flavors of the food last and grow. Delicious wines. So many to select from. One of the best highlights of our Santa Barbara vacation. Good job!" -Anjo-shi Aichi-ken, Japan "Very good food and service. We especially appreciate so many vegetarian choices. We stumbled across you several years ago on our first visit to the Santa Ynez Valley vineyards and wineries. We had a great meal, enjoyed the wine, and make a point of returning when we visit the area once or twice a year." -San Francisco, California "The food was exceptional, service prompt, and pleasant atmosphere - charming and eclectic, just like the Los Olivos community itself. Great selection of local and international wines. Prices great...we'll be back on our next trip up to Santa Barbara!" -Burbank, California "It was the best wine tasting experience we had." -Northridge, California "A treat! The food was great-lots of interesting recipes. The waitress was very knowledgeable about local wines. Great selection from the neighboring wineries. We'll tell our friends." -Santa Maria, California 
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