Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe

Great atmosphere, especially with a quaint small wine township

Very chill spot to have lunch. The food was really good. Could use a couple more beer options.

The gluten-free pizza was amaaaaazing and they even came out to assure me that the gf fries were done in separate oil from other things, I loooooved all of it! Wonderful

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.

This place is a gem. All locally sourced produce, with other ingredients very fresh and high quality. Paired with a wonderful wine list, it's a meal that you won't forget. Service is outstanding as well, shout out to Marcus for his energy, attentiveness, and kindness. Set in a quiet town, you can relax and enjoy the best of the central coast.

Get the Rachel. You won't regret it.

Quality food in wine country! Best salad greens I've had in a long time.

Excellent spot to grab an amazing meal, glass of wine or a bottle to go. Definitely get a reservation.

Great wine, great food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great dinner - zucchini fries were awesome! The chef also accommodated a request I had after they ran out of another ingredient. Much appreciated! Waiter was very friendly. Outdoor patio was perfect dining atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Love it all! Sometimes walking in is awkward if the hostess isn't there, but the food is delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

We stopped in mid-afternoon for a break and some light bites. What a lovely place. Willy took great care of us and we enjoyed our basket of fries, Za’atar flatbread, wine and beer.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Just wonderful food served by an amazing waiter, Marcus. The great food is guaranteed but luck is needed to get Marcus. Hope you get that combo!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great meal, service and atmosphere. Had pizza (arugula), salad (beets/gorg) and dessert (chocolate cake). All were delicious and reasonably priced.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food’s fantastic! This is my third visit, and I brought five new friends along this time.

Unfortunately, the service was lacking. I was a little disappointed, especially after hyping up the restaurant. I get that servers have a lot on their plates, but every time our server came by, she seemed rushed and like we were an inconvenience. I expect that at Olive Garden, but it was a surprise at Los Olivos.

I bought a $160 bottle of wine and tipped $20 for the help. But when it came time to bag the bottle, the staff member just laid the bags down and stared at me. I asked, “Am I supposed to put the bottle in the bag?” and he said yes.

I’m hoping this was a one-off experience because I really do like the food. But I’ve found other places nearby where both the service makes me feel welcome.

To be clear, I don’t expect service staff to bend over backward or put up with bad behavior, but it’d be nice not to feel like an inconvenience at a restaurant in this price range.

Try the food, but maybe don’t set the bar too high for service. And wait for the service before tipping.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 2

Recommended dishes: Steak Frites, Red Wine Braised Short Ribs, Focaccia with Dipping Oil