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Mattei's Tavern, Los Olivos, CA

Mattei's Tavern

4.7
4.7
412 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
11:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Recently opened on November 16, 2022, The Tavern continues her legacy as Santa Ynez Valley's beloved social hub. This California ranch-inspired restaurant highlights flavorful dishes and honest ingredients, many of which are harvested from Mattei’s on-site garden and surrounding local farms. Paying homage to its century old roots, the menu is elevated yet unfussy, offering grilled dishes and vegetables alongside seasonal specialties. The exceptional wine program is a singular and definitive draw of The Tavern. The comprehensive list features a California focused glass list which is complimented by an extensive cellar of Old World favorites.


For informal fare join us at The Bar, Mattei’s Tavern’s most authentic hangout. With a roaring fireplace and fixtures dating back to its 1886 origins, the historic bar and lounge space offers local craft beer and wine, amber hued cocktails and a snacks menu that ranges from bite sized to burger dinners.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (888) 218-4941
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Please email Events@MatteisTavern.com for details.
  • Neighbourhood
    Los Olivos
  • Cross Street
    Nojoqui Avenue
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 412 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    American

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Best Ambience

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Good for groups

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Healthy

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Great for fine wines

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Romantic

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Good for special occasions

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mattei's Tavern offers a "beautiful, rustic" ambiance with "amazing food and service." Guests rave about the "perfect setting," "delicious" seasonal dishes, and "exceptional" hospitality. Ideal for special occasions and casual visits alike, this Los Olivos gem promises a memorable dining experience with "friendly" staff and a "wonderful" wine selection.

607 Reviews
  1. M .

    VIP

    Central Coast

    124 reviews

    5.0

    124 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jennica was fantastic! Start to finish she was superb. Three snacks were all terrific. Two starters and two entrees we all shared were impressive. Halibut was the only dish to disappoint it was favorable but sadly was overcooked therefore dry. Two desserts were awesome. Old fashion superb!!!! The entire support team were each impressive., personable and knowledgable. We’d return for sure!!!!

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  2. Christine

    VIP

    Dallas

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dining experience from atmosphere to drinks, apps, dinner and dessert. Scott our server and staff worked as a team to keep our glasses filled and table prepped for each new course. All the food was delicious and served beautifully. This was our second visit the same day as we had a wonderful breakfast earlier. We’re only here for a long weekend but we’ll be back before we head home.

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  3. Katie

    VIP

    New York City

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service from Jimmy & Noe, beautiful ambiance and an excellent food & beverage program!

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  4. Katie

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Anthony and chef Kevin! The snacks and risotto were delicious

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Cary

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Inattentive service. Food was just ok. Staff was on seeming on lengthy break.

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  6. Haven

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service, food and vibes were amazing. This is such a special place - we enjoyed every aspect and will definitely be returning.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Andy

    VIP

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mattei’s Tavern has great food in a great setting. We came back to this area for lunch

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  8. Diane

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful day, perfect setting, great food and service! We even got to witness a proposal(she said yes!)which added an element of special meaning to our experience.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Stephanie

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    the most amazing food and ambiance! marcus was amazing

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  10. Dennis

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent food, excellent service, verry, very noisy.

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Mattei's Tavern is rated 4.7 stars by 412 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for Mattei's Tavern

2350 Railway Avenue, Los Olivos, CA 93441

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Nojoqui Avenue
  • Neighbourhood
    Los Olivos
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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