Restaurants near Los Alamos

“Gourmet experience on their Thursday menu”

“Ok This place is so unique and I highly recommend it. It’s hard to describe but there’s basically an excellent low key barbecue place that I believe does bbq tacos / burgers some of the time and full BBQ other times… I had the beef tallow tortillas with the brisket and pork and it was fantastic. I also had the buttermilk peach pudding which was excellent as well. I would gladly return to try everything else but let me tell you they do not skimp on portion sizes !

It’s really neat that in the same area there’s a full wine bar with very friendly, knowledgeable staff to help you make the hard decision of choosing your wine, I believe there’s also beer and there’s even different areas to sit Depending on the ambience you’re looking for. My friend and I sat at a cute little table in the garden next to a greenhouse and it was just so magical. We had local rosé and barbecue tacos- I mean I’ve never had such a combo it was really neat.

I also highly recommend you check out the bodega shop on your way out. There’s great local wines as well as extremely beautiful ceramics and other handmade goods. I will definitely go back.”

“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)”

“Bodega is the home of Priedite Barbecue, as well as a nice wine bar and shop in Los Alamos. Great destination for barbecue fans - when we went they served glorious barbecue meat tacos and delicious burgers. Open-air picnic tables”

“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!”

“Amazing taste with a homemade vibe.”

“It was nice and the atmosphere was great”

“Such a fun experience. Super helpful and nice staff who are willing to teach you more about wine. The wines we tried here clearly stood out from the rest on our tour”

“We stopped here as a backup option as all the restaurants in the area had long waits. It's very cute inside, well decorated and clean. Staff was friendly. There are some good options for breakfast other than just bagels. I would give the bagels a 4/5. My husband however got the French toast and rated that a 5/5.”

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

“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.”

“We had the best time wine tasting with Kiana this past week. She guided us through all the different wines and provided very interesting info about Sanford, the area, the different types of wines, etc. She made our wine tasting experience so fun and informative! The wines were delicious, we loved them all and appreciated the variety. The property is also beautiful and fun to spend time at.

It was our first time visiting this winery and we’ll definitely be back soon!”

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

“Firestone Walker Barrelworks is such a gem. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, the staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and every pour feels thoughtfully crafted. Their barrel-aged selections are truly something special. Always a great experience—can’t wait to go back!”

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

“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.”

“We came here after visiting another winery in the morning. The food was great. Beautiful outdoor seating! Our wine tasting person was named Cheryl. She was fantastic! It was a really great experience!”

“We tried China Panda for the first time last night to ring in the Chinese New Year a day early. Talk about a hidden gem! We had the pork and cheese fried wontons, BBQ pork fried rice, BBQ pork chow mein and the orange chicken. Everything was excellent! Along with the ambiance and service. We will definitely make it one of our “go to” spots when we are in town. Wish we had one at home! Thanks for a great meal!”

“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!”

“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!”

“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!!!”

“This was our favorite winery that we went to on our Santa Barbara trip.

The service here is absolutely amazing! Logan, Nick, and Carson were great, very friendly family vibes. They went above and beyond to help us with whatever we needed.

The wine was also great, we unexpectedly ended up bringing home a box of bottles. Our favorites were the Chardonnay and the Gamay.

The views of the place are also so pretty - you really get to leave the city and roads and be in the midst of nature among the sheep and vines. It was a shame it was cloudy when we went, but definitely would be great for some insta-worthy pictures if not!”