Restaurants near Los Alamos

“Gourmet experience on their Thursday menu”

“Great spot off the beaten path. Very pleasant and relaxing outdoor seating. Plenty of trees and shade and the weather was perfect. The food was excellent - great BBQ!! The brisket and pork shoulder tacos are large and easily shareable. The chili was outstanding. Definitely check this place out.”

“Have been visiting Bob's since they opened. It is consistently busy with travelers as well as a local trade. Best for me to come early esp on weekends. Other days & times a line may be expected, so I try to be prepared by studying the menu flyers before hitting the counter. When my turn comes, I order breads/pastries first, then meals or drinks prefaced by 'For Here' or 'To Go' as a signal. (awesome) cookies are displayed to the right of the pay station, so scope them out before ordering. Staff works well together and is efficient, packs to-go orders with care and busses tables quickly and pleasantly. Having worked retail and in a bakery/gift shop, I tip even for takeout. Service and kitchen staff def earn it- I'm happy to, as a thank you. Remember there is another equally charming location, located in Ballard townsite along Alamo Pintado, the main road between Solvang and Los Olivos, and is reached easily from 101 from north or south via Highway 154. ( Los Olivos is another village with many local wine tasting rooms and galleries for perusing after a meal)”

“Great little boutique store with kitchen items and a lovely outdoor eating area covered in large trees. Lots of benches and cushioned couches for lounging. Bodega offers wine by the glass and bottle. Very knowledgeable staff. Priedite BBQ is located in the back and serving delicious burgers and barbecue tacos.”

“Love the karaoke there on Thursday night and the bartenders there are awesome!”

“Great food, service. We enjoyed the variety of offerings and excellent service.”

“I stopped in here on a long drive and had the most pleasant experience. I ended up even getting two coffees because I was told to try a special coffee. The owner called down the street to the deli to see what the coffee I was told to get, however it didn’t exist. I ended up getting the fancy cowboy with a consensus that may be the coffee and it did not disappoint.

However with all that said it was the owner that gives this place a 5+ stars! She was beyond friendly, spent time to make the experience personable and really was so heart warming. I’d high recommend stopping in here!”

“Fun staff, good food and service!”

“One of my favorite newer discoveries on The California Central Coast in Los Alamos..@TheMakersSon. An historic location, rich in local history, offers up beautiful craft cocktails, local wines and their chef’s culinary creations are sublime! (That watermelon salad 🥰) Always love our girl chats on life with my beautiful friend @donnapolizzi8 …and this restaurant was the perfect frame and setting! #themakersson @keys2thecoast #LosAlamos #appetizers #craftcocktails #finedining #patiodining #eventspace”

“great classic American food. at a good price. effing love this place!!🤩🤩🤩”

“Food and service at Normans restaurant is fabulous! LA quality, without the snobbery.”

“I stopped in this town my first time and ate here a few weeks ago.I got a veggie delight and a meatball sandwich. Customer service was GREAT! Food was GREAT!Honestly, this has been one of the best Subway experiences I ever had in my years of eating at Subway and working at Subways! She made the sandwiches just like I would have made my own! Thank you!”

“It was nice and the atmosphere was great”

“Beautiful, loved the tour through the vineyard. Very generous with sharing the wines and pours and was lovely to taste the olive oil with a few bread / cheese bites too. Ever so slightly pushing the membership but not in a bothersome way.”

“A beautiful tasting experience. The building and grounds were stunning. The wisteria was blooming and made a lasting impression that was only out done by the wine. We enjoyed the wines and joined the wine club. I think the estate varietals will become some of our go to wines. Highly recommend the rose’, Pinot Noir and Syrah.”

“I came in during a mini rush. The employees remained calmed and worked through the orders. My bagel and cream cheese was delicious! Thank you for a yummy breakfast.”

“My wife and I were traveling through Buellton and found this place for lunch. The food is incredibly delicious. I’m so glad we took the recommendation to get the lumpia. So good! I will be forever thinking of them. Every dish we ordered was a hit. The server was super cool and very helpful in making our selections. The owner was onsite and dropped by to check in on us. She was super kind and fun to chat with. If we lived anywhere near here we’d be regulars.”

“Sanford Winery in the Lompoc Valley was the highlight of our Santa Maria wine tasting trip and easily our favorite winery we visited.

The setting alone is stunning—tucked privately between rolling hills with wide-open views and vineyards literally about 10 feet away (easy, AMAZING photo spot!). Sitting outside in comfy chairs by the fireplace while a light rain drizzled felt like something out of a movie. It was peaceful, cozy, and incredibly relaxing.

Both the reds and whites were excellent—a rare win across the board. One of the older gentlemen in our group actually makes his own wine and was genuinely impressed by Sanford’s quality, which says a lot. The wines were reasonably priced, and we happily brought two bottles home—the first and last pours from the tasting menu.

The hospitality really stood out. When some of us got cold, they offered us blankets without hesitation. We never felt rushed; they let us take our time and truly enjoy the experience. Even at the end of the day, when they had run out of charcuterie, they gave us a soft close and let us stay a bit late, which made the visit feel warm and unhurried.

This was our first visit, but it definitely won’t be our last. Between the privacy, the views, the quality wine, and the thoughtful service, Sanford made our vacation feel extra special. We will absolutely be back.”

“My husband and I ate lunch here for the first time. So good and the prices are very reasonable. We will be back Alex!”

“Constantly good meals, fresh ingredients and lots of cheese, try it you’ll be pleasantly surprised.”

“Rudy's in Buellton is delicious! Everything tastes delicious and they give big portions! They also have fair prices and they are not stingy with their yummy salsa. Their staff is really friendly and they remember your name. I love that about them. Thank you for also standing up on days like today! 1-30-26 We stand with you!”

“Food is delicious !! My favorite lunch place in Buellton!!”

“We chose Babcock Winery after reviewing the website. Our visit was everything we hoped for - a relaxing, casual and informative wine tasting experience. Jason, friendly and knowledgeable, poured the wine while offering facts about the origin of the fruit and the wine makers approach for each wine in the flight. The winery has a large indoor area and comfortable seating. We opted for one of the outdoor shady patio spaces where we could sip and enjoy snacks from home. A bonus was the company of the black winery cat. Two favorites were selected for purchase before we left Babcock Winery, the 2023 Radical Pinot Noir and the 2023 Top Cream Chardonnay.”

“Always loved this place. Best outdoor area in town. NOW they kicked things up a notch with Trivia Tuesdays. Tom the host was great. Really fun format. We'll be back.”

“A wonderful place - like a little piece of Italy right here in California! Outstanding wine and the whole vibe just screams - life is beautiful! Their candles are absolutely worth taking home!”

“Loved the atmosphere! Stopped in on our way up north for work and the food was excellent service was friendly and coffee was on point! Try the Camaguey sandwich with turkey and guava jam… and their Moros y Cristianos was the best I’ve ever had! Beans were perfect and the rice tasted so moist almost like risotto. Great plantains.. I had the Cortadito coffee and it was delicious!”

“The most idyllic wine tasting spot! We drove past so many wineries and this one was out of this world - the service and just everything. Super happy about this extraordinary experience! The wines were super tasty as well - highly recommend going there!”

“Consumo Eddie's Grill de Lompoc y me parecen muy buenas. En Buellton las comi hace tiempo y no me parecieron muy buenas, esta segunda vez, los felicito están buenísimas la hamburgers y las papas fritas muy crunchy, en su punto, y excelente atención 👌🏼😋😋😋 muy recomebdable!!!”

“Spent a few days at the Sideways Inn. Soent both nights at the Sideways Lounge and the service that Mario and Monica gave us was awesome. The food and drinks were all excellent.”

“My absolute favorite from there is a Mexican chocolate iced coffee it’s the yummiest treat EVER! They make the best and always smile! The owner I believe, Jen, helped me through two of the hardest days of my life back in 2019&2020. She’s an angel. 2020 I came through to get my fav coffee& a pup cup and big milkbone for my 15 yr old pup that day 04/28/20 was the day I had to help her get her angel wings, I will forever be grateful to Jen and her staff. I miss the Coffee Cabin I live in mid East now and when I visit I’ll be going there first! Tysm Coffee Cabin & sorry for the long review!”