Los Olivos Cafe - Food & Wines of Santa Barbara's Central Coast

We offer an exclusive selection of California-Mediterranean Cuisine, perfect flavors to match with our extensive selection of over 150 wines. We also feature nightly specials such as fresh fish and creative pastas.

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Lunch Menu
Served From 11:30am-3:00pm daily

3-5 Menu
Served From 3:00pm-5:00pm daily

Dinner Menu
Served From 5:00pm - 10:00pm daily

Lunch Menu

Starters

Café Marinated Olives
Select Olives
Marinated in Herbs
-8-

Rustic Spreads
Hand Crafted Olive Tapenade,
Muffaletta and Hummus
-8-

Artisan Cheese Plate
Select Cheeses, Marcona Almonds
Grapes, Fig Jam, Honeycomb
-16-

Café Crostada
Warm Goat Cheese, Crispy Shredded
Phyllo, Spinach and Marinara
-10-

Café Baked Brie
Roasted Hazelnuts, Cinnamon Puff Pastry,
Aged Port Syrup
-15-

Roasted Vegetable Antipasto
Eggplant, Red Peppers, Squash, Beets
Smoked Mozzarella, Olive Tapenade
-10-

Crispy ‘Spring’ Roll
Chicken, Ginger, Scallion, Cilantro
and Tomato in Crispy Rice Paper
Sesame Dipping Sauce
11-

'Sliders'
Braised Beef,
Light Jus, Creamed Horseradish,
and Baby Arugula
On Fresh Brioche Buns
13-

Salads

Butternut Squash
Sundried Cranberries, Pumpkin Seeds, Gorgonzola
On Field Greens with Molasses Vinaigrette
-14-

Café Nicoise
Sautéed Wild Fish, Green Beans,
Cherry Tomato, Boiled Egg, New Potato,
Marinated Whole Olives and Tomato Vinaigrette
-18- Whole Olives Contain Pits

Skirt Steak Salad
Jacob’s Baby Romaine Lettuces, Red Onion,
Radishes, Beets, Horseradish- Herb Vinaigrette
-19- add gorgonzola -1.50-

Curried Chicken
Green Apple, Cranberries, Celery, Red Onion,
Curried Remoulade, Marcona Almonds
On Field Greens with Balsamic
-14-

Pacific Chicken
Shaved Romaine, Carrot and Cabbage,
Orange Segments, Crisp Wonton, Cilantro,
Sweet Ginger Vinaigrette
-13-

‘Harvest’ Arugula
Fuyu Persimmons, Pomegranates
Marcona Almonds, Red Wine Vinaigrette
-13-

Southwest Chicken
Black Bean-Sweet Corn Salsa, White Cheddar,
Chopped Romaine, Lemon Vinaigrette,
Cilantro Cream, Tortilla Crisps
-14-

Hearts of Romaine
Classic Caesar Dressing, Pinenuts,
Rustic
-11- add chicken -3-

Special Requests Honored
4- Split plate charge, 18% Gratuity added to all parties of six or more, 20- Corkage fee, Available for Event Catering, Los Olivos Café 2879 Grand Ave, Los Olivos, California 93441 805.688.7265

Sandwiches

Selection of Breads, Café Steak Fries, Pasta Salad, Field Greens or add $1- for Café Caesar

Café Turkey
Roasted Turkey, Oven Dried
Tomatoes, Muffaletta,
Balsamic Aioli, Baby Greens
-13-

Tri Tip
Braised Beef ‘Tri Tip‘with
Barbeque Sauce, Crispy Onion,
Classic Coleslaw on a Brioche Bun
-15-

Albacore Tuna
Red Onion, Dried Tomato,
Kalamata Olive, Parsley, Lemon
with Arugula and Tomato
-12-

Roasted Vegetable
Eggplant, Red Pepper, Squash
Oven Dried Tomato, Pesto,
Smoked Mozzarella
On Toasted Foccacia
-12-

Classic Rueben
Shaved Corned Beef,
Gruyere, Fresh Sauerkraut
Thousand Island dressing
on Toasted Rye
-13-

Falafel Roulade
Crispy Chickpea, Lemon, Garlic,
Tomato, Cucumber, Sweet
Peppers, Fresh Dill, Tahini
Sauce, Grilled Flatbread
-13-

Meatball
Housemade Meatballs Baked
With Classic Marinara Sauce and
Four Cheeses on a Baguette
-13-

Pulled Lamb
with Herbed Onion Jam,
Spinach, and Natural Jus
on a Brioche Bun
-14-

From the Grill

‘Fish n Chips’
Crispy Ale Battered Fillet of Wild Cod
With Cafe Steak Fries, Classic Coleslaw,
And Housemade Tartar Sauce
-20-

Steak Frites
Grilled Angus Skirt Steak
Rosemary Steak Fries, Arugula
Red Wine Jus
-23-

Los Olivos Burger
Fresh Ground Sirloin
Sautéed Onions and
Mushrooms, and Romaine
On a Homemade Bun
-14-

Café Turkey Burger
Grilled Housemade Turkey Burger
With Roasted Red Pepper, Smoked
Mozzarella and Garlic Aioli
-13-

Zev’s Burger
Fresh Ground Sirloin
Romaine, Tomato, Red Onion
on a Homemade Bun
with 1000 Isle Dressing
-13-

Pasta

Orecchiette ‘Veneto’
With Oven Dried Tomato,
Chicken Italian Sausage
Roasted Garlic Oil, and Parmesan
-16-

Ravioli
Stuffed with Ricotta, Black Truffle
and Romano
with Roasted Shallot Cream,
Crispy Onion, Chives
-18-

Gnocchi
Hand Rolled Spinach Gnocchi
Oven Dried Tomato, Fagioli
Spinach, Black Truffle Butter
and Parmesan
-17-

Vegtables and Sides

Market Vegetables 4-
Sauteed Spinach 5-
Spaghetti Squash -
Meatballs Marinara 5-
Housemade Pasta 4-
Café Steak Fries -

Rustic Pizzas
Toscano	Olive Oil, Garlic, Mushrooms, Fresh Ricotta, Fontina, Truffle Oil 13-
Mykonos	Basil Pesto, Oven Dried Tomatoes, Olive Tapenade, Feta and Garlic 13-
Corsica	Tomato Sauce, Roasted Italian Chicken Sausage and Four Cheeses 13-
Napoli	Vine Ripe Tomato Sauce and Four Cheeses 12-
Santa Maria	Barbeque Sauce, Roasted Chicken, Red Onion, Four Cheeses and Cilantro 13-
Kenai	Wild Smoked Salmon, Crème Fraiche, Red Onion, Capers and Chives 14-

For the Bambini's

Their Choice Pasta
With Marinara Sauce or
Butter and Parmesan
8-

Grilled Cheese Sandwich
On Sourdough with Cheddar
8-

Chicken Strips
Crisp Breast of Chicken With Steak Fries
10-

Drinks

Bottled Water Still or Sparkling
12fl oz	4.50
28fl oz	6.50
Abita natual Root Beer	3.50
Rosemary Lemonade	3.50
Passionfruit Iced Tea	3-
Italian Sodas	3.50
Fresh Squeezed Apple Cider	3.50
Organic Fair Trade Coffee	2.75
Sodas	2.75
Coca-Cola, Diet Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta, Mr.Pibb

Special Requests Honored 4- Split plate charge, 18% Gratuity added to all parties of six or more, 20- Corkage fee, Available for Event Catering, Los Olivos Café 2879 Grand Ave, Los Olivos, California 93441 805.688.7265

3-5 Afternoon Menu

Soup of the Day

Cup 4- Bowl 6-

Starters

Marinated Olives	Seven Select Olives Marinated in Herbs	8-
Rustic Spreads	Hand Crafted Tapenade, Muffaletta and Hummous	8-
Artisan Cheese Plate	Select Cheeses, Almonds, Fruits, Fig Jam, Honeycomb	16-
Café Crostada	Goat Chevre, Crispy Phyllo, Marinara, Spinach, Olive Oil	10-
Vegetable Antipasto	Roasted Eggplant, Peppers, Squash, Tomato, Garlic Olive Tapenade and Smoked Mozzarella	10-
‘Spring Roll’	Free Range Chicken, Ginger, Scallion and Tomato in Crispy Rice Paper with Sesame Dipping Sauce	11-
Café Baked Brie	Choice Brie and Honey Roasted Hazelnuts in Cinnamon Puff Pastry with Port Syrup	15-

'Sliders'
Braised Beef,
Light Jus, Creamed Horseradish,
and Baby Arugula
On Fresh Brioche Buns
13-

Salads
Butternut Squash	Roasted Butternut Squash, Sundried Cranberries, Crumbled Gorgonzola, And Pumpkin Seeds on Field Greens with Molasses Vinaigrette	14-
‘Harvest’ Arugula	Wild Baby Arugula, Fuyu Persimmons, Pomegranate, Marcona Almonds, Red Wine Vinaigrette	13-
Curried Chicken	Field Greens, Toasted Couscous with Vegetables, Roasted Free Range Chicken with Curry Remoulade and Toasted Almonds	14-
Southwest	Black Beans, Sweet Corn, Peppers, White Cheddar, Grilled Spiced Chicken Romaine, Lemon Vinaigrette, Cilantro Crema and Tortilla Crisps	14-
Pacific Chicken	Shaved Romaine, Orange Segments, Baby Corn, Grilled Breast of Chicken Cabbage, Carrot, Crisp Wontons, Cilantro, Sweet Ginger Vinaigrette	11-
Special Requests Honored 4- Split plate charge, 18% Gratuity added to all parties of six or more, 20- Corkage fee, Available for Event Catering, Los Olivos Café 2879 Grand Ave, Los Olivos, California 93441 805.688.7265

Rustic Pizzas
Toscano	Olive Oil, Garlic, Mushrooms, Fresh Ricotta, Fontina, Truffle Oil 13-
Mykonos	Basil Pesto, Oven Dried Tomatoes, Olive Tapenade, Feta and Garlic 13-
Corsica	Tomato Sauce, Roasted Italian Chicken Sausage and Four Cheeses 13-
Napoli	Vine Ripe Tomato Sauce and Four Cheeses 12-
Santa Maria	Barbeque Sauce, Roasted Chicken, Red Onion, Four Cheeses and Cilantro 13-
Kenai	Wild Smoked Salmon, Crème Fraiche, Red Onion, Capers and Chives 14-

Vegtables and Sides

Market Vegetables 4-
Sauteed Spinach 5-
Spaghetti Squash -
Meatballs Marinara 5-
Housemade Pasta 4-
Café Steak Fries -

For the Bambini's

Their Choice Pasta
With Marinara Sauce or
Butter and Parmesan
8-

Grilled Cheese Sandwich
On Crustless Sourdough with Cheddar
8-

Chicken Strips
Pan Fried Breast of Chicken With Two Dips
10-

Drinks

Bottled Water Still or Sparkling
12fl oz	4.50
28fl oz	6.50
Abita natual Root Beer	3.50
Rosemary Lemonade	3.50
Passionfruit Iced Tea	3-
Italian Sodas	3.50
Fresh Squeezed Apple Cider	3.50
Organic Fair Trade Coffee	2.75
Sodas	2.75
Coca-Cola, Diet Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta, Mr.Pibb

Coffee

Espresso 2-	Double 3-
Cappucino 3-	Double 4-
Café Late 3-	Double 4-
Café Mocha 3-	Double 5-
Vanilla or Hazelnut Flavour Available
Fresh Brewed Coffee 275-
Regular or Decaf

Special Requests Honored

4- Split plate charge, 18% Gratuity added to all parties of six or more, 20- Corkage fee, Available for Event Catering, Los Olivos Café 2879 Grand Ave, Los Olivos, California 93441 805.688.7265

Dinner Menu

Starters

Cafe Olives
Select Olives
Marinated in Herbs
-8-

Rustic Spreads
Olive Tapenade,
Muffaletta, Hummus
-8-

Artisan Cheese
Select Cheeses, Marcona Almonds
Grapes, Fig Jam, Honeycomb
-16-

Café Crostada
Warm Goat Cheese
Crispy Shredded Phyllo,
Baby Spinach, Marinara
-10-

Café Baked Brie
Honey Roasted Hazelnuts,
Cinnamon Puff Pastry,
Aged Port Syrup
-15-

Roasted Vegetable Antipasto
Eggplant, Red Pepper, Squash, Beets
Garlic, Smoked Mozzarella, Tapenade
-10-

Crispy ‘Spring’ Roll
Chicken, Ginger, Scallion, Cilantro
Tomato in Crispy Rice Paper
Sesame Dipping Sauce
-11-

'Sliders'
Braised Beef,
Light Jus, Creamed Horseradish,
and Baby Arugula
On Fresh Brioche Buns
13-

Salads

Butternut Squash
Sundried Cranberries, Pumpkin Seeds
Crumbled Gorgonzola on Field Greens
With Molasses Vinaigrette
-9-

Café Nicoise
Sautéed Wild Fish, Green Beans,
Cherry Tomato, Boiled Egg, New Potato,
Marinated Whole Olives and Tomato Vinaigrette
-19- Whole Olives Contain Pits

Roasted Beets
Goat Cheese, Green Beans, Hazelnuts
Aged Sherry Vinaigrette
-9-

Jacob’s Baby Lettuces
Radish, Red Onion, Rustic Crisps
Balsamic Vinaigrette
-7-

‘Harvest’ Arugula
Fuyu Persimmons, Pomegranates,
Marcona Almonds, Red Wine Vinaigrette
-9-

Hearts of Romaine
Classic Caesar Dressing, Pinenuts,
Parmesan, and Rustic Crisps
-8-

House Specialties

Café Salmon
Warm Spinach, Fennel, Tomato,
Red Onion Salad with Crispy Potato
and Citrus Butter
-29-

Portobello
Pecan Pate’ and Gruyere Cheese,
Baked in Puff Pastry
Sautéed Spinach, Porcini Sauce
Aged Port Jus
-18-

Paella
Saffron Rice, Chicken Sausage
and Thighs, Market Fish,
Shrimp, Shellfish, Shallot, Tomato,
Broccolini, Olives and Basil
For 1-2 -25- For 3-4 -44-

Chicken Marsala
In a Rich Marsala Sauce
With Crimini Mushrooms
- 18- Petite -13-

Chicken ‘Toscano’
Roasted Half Chicken Marinated
in Balsamic, Lemon, Garlic, and Herbs
Served with Crispy Red Potatoes,
Green Beans and Roasted Cauliflower
-18-

Chicken Picatta
With Lemon Caper Butter
and Chives
-18- Petite -13-

Pasta

Orecchiette ‘Veneto’
Dried Tomato, Chicken Sausage
Roasted Garlic Oil
-16- Petite -12-

Ravioli
with Ricotta, Black Truffle
Served With Roasted Shallot Cream,
Crispy Onion, Chives
-18- Petite -13-

Linguine
Housemade Meatballs, Marinara
Parmesan, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
-16- Petite -12-

Gnocchi
Hand Rolled Spinach Gnocchi,
Oven Dried Tomatoes, Fagioli
Spinach, Black Truffle Butter
-18-

Lasagna
Fresh Spinach Pasta Sheets, Ground Turkey,
with Fennel and Chile, Fresh Ricotta,
Spinach, Marinara and Four Cheeses
-18-

Meats

Café Pot Roast
Braised with Red Wine, Sweet
Onion and Herbs, Whipped Potatoes
Market Vegetables, Pan Gravy, and Yam Chips
-19-

Lasagna
Fresh Spinach Pasta Sheets, Ground Turkey,
with Fennel and Chile, Fresh Ricotta,
Spinach, Marinara and Four Cheeses
-18-

Skirt Steak
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Cipollini Onions,
Arugula, Lemon Oil, and Red Wine Jus
-25-

Lamb Shank
With Red Wine, Leeks, Sweet Onion,
Tuscan White Beans and Mushrooms,
Spinach and Natural Jus
- 23-

Zev’s Burger
Romaine Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion
White Cheddar and Mayonnaise
on a Brioche Bun with Steak Fries
-15-

Pizzas
Toscano	Olive Oil, Garlic, Mushrooms, Fresh Ricotta, Fontina, Truffle Oil 13-
Mykonos	Basil Pesto, Oven Dried Tomatoes, Olive Tapenade, Feta and Garlic 13-
Corsica	Tomato Sauce, Roasted Italian Chicken Sausage and Four Cheeses 13-
Napoli	Vine Ripe Tomato Sauce and Four Cheeses 12-
Santa Maria	Barbeque Sauce, Roasted Chicken, Red Onion, Four Cheeses and Cilantro 13-
Kenai	Wild Smoked Salmon, Crème Fraiche, Red Onion, Capers and Chives 14-

Vegtables and Sides

Market Vegetables 4-
Sauteed Spinach 5-
Spaghetti Squash -
Meatballs Marinara 5-
Housemade Pasta 4-
Café Steak Fries -

For the Bambini's
Their Choice Pasta With Marinara Sauce or Butter and Parmesan 8-	Grilled Cheese Sandwich On Sourdough Bread with White Cheddar 8-	Chicken Strips Pan Fried Breast of Chicken With Two Dips 10-

Drinks

Bottled Water Still or Sparkling
12fl oz	4.50
28fl oz	6.50
Abita natual Root Beer	3.50
Rosemary Lemonade	3.50
Passionfruit Iced Tea	3-
Italian Sodas	3.50
Fresh Squeezed Apple Cider	3.50
Organic Fair Trade Coffee	2.75
Sodas	2.75
Coca-Cola, Diet Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta, Mr.Pibb

Coffee

Espresso 2-	Double 3-
Cappucino 3-	Double 4-
Café Late 3-	Double 4-
Café Mocha 3-	Double 5-
Vanilla or Hazelnut Flavour Available
Fresh Brewed Coffee 275-
Regular or Decaf

Special Requests Honored
4 - Split plate charge, 18% Gratuity added to all parties of six or more, 20- Corkage fee, Available for Event Catering, Los Olivos Café 2879 Grand Ave, Los Olivos, California 93441 805.688.7265

Desserts

Pecan Tart
Warm Caramel, Pecan and Chocolate Tart With Cookie Crust and Whipped Pumpkin Cream

Katafi
Crispy Almond Katafi, Warm Spice and Honey Roasted Butternut Squash, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Natural Syrup

Tiramisu
Italian Ladyfingers Soaked in Espresso and Bailey's Layered with Bailey's Infused Cream, Chocolate Cookie, Shaved Chocolate and 'Mocha' Sauce

Café Scream
Warm Flourless Chocolate Torte
With Vanilla Ice Cream and Caramel Sauce

Fruit Cobbler
Granny Smith Apple Baked with Spiced Strussel Served with Vanilla Ice Cream and Caramel Sauce

Crème Brule
Baked Custard Infused with Tahitian Vanilla Bean

Chocolate 'Pot de Crème'
Bittersweet Chocolate and Espresso Pudding

'Stout' Gingerbread
Warm Irish Stout Gingerbread Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and Coffee Crème Anglaise

'Chocolate' Pizza
Chocolate Hazelnut Spread, Shaved White and Bittersweet Chocolate, Crushed Hazelnuts on a Fresh Baked Pizza Crust

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Starters

Salads

Sandwiches

From the Grill

Pasta

Vegtables and Sides

Rustic Pizzas

For the Bambini's

Drinks

Soup of the Day

Starters

Salads

Rustic Pizzas

Vegtables and Sides

For the Bambini's

Drinks

Coffee

Starters

Salads

House Specialties

Pasta

Meats

Pizzas

Vegtables and Sides

For the Bambini's

Drinks

Coffee

Desserts