What a delight! I'm a lucky gal that my bf has great taste in picking out date outing restaurants, Bar Le Côte being one of those great choices. Food is farm to table with a seafood focus. We shared a few items to get a sampling of the menu. Everything came out quite quickly. Presentation was beautiful and everything was delicious. The summer squash and roasted oysters were the favorites. The Chicken sandwich (happy hour menu) was delicious however once you picked it up could not put down due to the juices from the garnishes flooding the plate, so if it was put down the bread would have become a soggy mess. Luckily it was so delicious that eating it quickly would have happened anyways. Decor is cute, love the green accents in the walls and furnishings. It's a stylish yet relaxed establishment. Happy hour is 3-5 and all night Thursday. Located in the cute downtown area of Los Olivos making for a nice walk around before or after dining here. read more

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Super peaceful and relaxed energy. The service is incredibly friendly and welcoming. Wine by the Glass: Generous is an understatement. A single glass portion is practically two full pours. Seafood: Insanely fresh. Absolute top-tier quality. Salad: The bread crumble sauce was a game-changer. So flavorful. Paella: The only minor letdown a bit under-seasoned/bland. Everything else was spot on. A perfect, laid-back seafood spot in Los Olivos. Solid 4.5/5. read more

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We went to Los Olivos for a weekend without the kids and made a reservation at Bar Le Côte before we even booked our hotel. We'd been to Bells for lunch and heard rhapsodic things about this sister restaurant and were excited to go for a getaway date. We showed up half an hour late for our 7:45 Saturday night reservation and were relieved that we didn't lose our table. (No joke, our hot air balloon landed behind schedule.) The restaurant doesn't have a phone, so I had to message them on Instagram. Thankfully, they received the message and were very understanding. Dinner service was in full swing when we arrived, and we were seated right away. The space was lovely, contemporary and attractive, with designy fixtures and cool art on the walls. The vibe was casual and comfortable, and service was great. We'd been drinking wine all day and went easy on the alcohol, getting a glass each of the Mas Martinet Menut, a Spanish Priorat Garnaxta blend, and the Storm Sauvignon Blanc, a local selection. Both were excellent, and worked well with our dinner. The food was delicious. We started with a few picks from the raw seafood section, a half dozen oysters, some Santa Barbara sea urchin, and Peruvian scallops. The oysters were fresh Pacific Gold Reserves from Moro Bay and Fortunes from PEI, Canada, served on ice with cocktail sauce, mignonette, and lemon. The sea urchin was okay, the only skip of the meal, but I wasn't sorry to eat it. The scallops were fantastic, sweet in their shells, finished with BD's Pixie tangerine and mint. (BD came up a couple times on the menu; I assume it's a farm.) Next, we dug into the pan con tomate, Chef Bri's rosemary and saffron focaccia with a side of vibrant, jammy tomato. We added the boquerones, a pro move. These were five plump, salty marinated anchovies that were destined to be eaten with pan con tomate. We ordered two entrées and both were outstanding. The Morro Bay vermilion rockfish was a beautiful piece of fish, served with Finley Farm snap peas, tendrils, consommé, and mint. The heritage pork chop was tender, juicy, and super flavorful, seasoned with fennel pollen, with a bright side salad of BD's arugula and Finley fennel. We shared a bowl of vanilla ice cream with Pedro Ximénez sherry for dessert, and it was kind of perfect. I don't think I'd had this combination before and am thinking of buying Pedro Ximénez sherry just to put it on ice cream at home. This was a wonderful dinner, one I'd be happy to repeat almost course for course. If you're planning to hang out in Los Olivos, I'd highly recommend booking a table at Bar Le Côte. It's worth going out of your way for, too. Like Bells in Los Alamos, it's a destination on its own. read more

We went to Bar Le Cote for my wife's birthday and it was a wonderful experience. It's a small, intimate venue with a cozy atmosphere and friendly staff. We decided to do the chef's tasting menu with the wine pairing - everything was excellent. Highly recommend all around. read more

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About two weeks ago, I saw this restaurant highlighted on the TV show... California Live. I knew we were going to be visiting over the Memorial Day weekend so I booked a reservation. I am so glad we did. It's a small place right off the main square. It is a great little town in a wonderful wine country on the Central coast of California. This restaurant does complete justice to the local wines, great seafood, and local produce. The service was excellent... The ambience, casual and welcoming... But the food was the star. We had delicious appetizers and seafood entrées. It is definitely the place to go in Los Olivos. Even if you're staying in Santa Barbara, or Solvang or any of the other quaint Little towns in the Santa Ynes Valley . Go and enjoy. read more

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Visited on a Sunday afternoon and was able to grab a table inside. Service was very friendly and prompt! Great menu selection where it wasn't overwhelming but enough items to choose from. Favorite item ordered was the uni - so yummy and definitely recommend! read more

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Great food, service, and ambiance! The flavors were strong and intentional. Highlights included the branzino, especially with all the peppers and capers, and the focaccia. I wouldn't get the paella again, though; it felt oddly unseasoned. My other concern: The food was generally highly salty, and I felt like I needed to drink a gallon of water after. read more

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Bar Le Côte is popular for a reason so I highly recommend getting a reservation if you hate waiting as much as I do. If you need to get in touch with them, know they don't have a phone number so you'll have to reach out via email or Instagram. They're also a service‑included spot and automatically add a 20% service charge to every check, regardless of party size. We recently came in for a Sunday lunch with a group of 8. We ordered a half-dozen Oysters, the Peel & Eat Shrimp, the Peruvian Scallops, the Santa Barbara Sea Urchin, the Paella Negra, the Boquerones, the Roasted "Fortune" Oysters, and the BLC Spiced Fries. All the seafood was so fresh and the paella was especially delicious. The fries were a bit of a miss for me since they didn't really have much seasoning, but they still came out hot and crunchy. I'd love to come back for their Happy Hour (runs from 3-5 PM every day and all night on Thursdays) and to try the Dinner For Two (Chef's 7 Course Tasting Menu available after 4 PM). read more

Always have such a wonderful meal here! Whenever we're in Los Olivos, we make it a point to stop by for a meal worth remembering. The space feels cozy and intimate, with a relaxed European wine-bar vibe that immediately makes you want to stay. The servers are always kind, knowledgeable, and patient, taking the time to walk you through the menu and wine selections without ever making you feel rushed. You can truly taste the care that goes into every dish. Everything feels thoughtfully sourced, seasonal, and incredibly fresh. Each plate is beautifully prepared and balanced, making the food just as memorable as the atmosphere. It's one of those places that keeps us coming back every time we're in town. read more

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Absolutely love this little Seafood spot in the heart of Los Olivos. And with an exceptional Happy Hour. Thanks Roy, Chelsea and Ryan for the stellar service, and perfect food suggestions. Delicious Oysters paired with Storm Sauvignon Blanc. Fried Chicken Sandwich, so flavorful and juicy, and topped with tasty Anchovies. We'll definitely be back for their Seafood Dinner Menu. read more

Bar Le Côte - Excellent Happy Hour Menu. - Seafood Near Me - Los Olivos, California

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Second visit to Bar Le Côte and it was a delicious dinner experience for a group of 4. The first time I visited was during a wine tasting day in Los Olivos with friends, and the lunch experience was so good that I knew I had to come back and stop by for dinner before closing out our wine tasting day trip to Santa Ynez. The food here is incredibly refined. Every dish is balanced and focused on clean, locally sourced produce and delicate flavors that really highlight the quality of ingredients. Some of the highlights: Peruvian Scallops with BD's Pixie Tangerine & Mint, which everyone enjoyed (even the non-seafood lovers). These were bright, minty, and fresh. Yellowtail Crudo with pickled beet, fennel, and ajo rosa. This sashimi dish was light, stood out visually, and was slightly tart and sweet. Paella Negra with Hope Ranch mussels, Spanish octopus, squid ink, and bomba rice was savory and really satisfying. The mussels in particular were outstanding: tender, not chewy at all, with a clean savory flavor that almost reminded me of grilled oysters. Brandt Beef New York Strip with chanterelles and hazelnut purée. Rich and perfectly cooked. We also ordered oysters, pan con tomate, peel & eat shrimp (chef's kiss), and the BLC Snack Pack for dessert (chocolate and vanilla pudding with crema batida and candied hazelnuts) that was a great way to close a celebratory dinner and day trip with friends. What I love about this place is that it feels elevated and relaxed. The staff is great, friendly and customer focused. It's the kind of restaurant that surprises people in the best way when they're visiting Los Olivos for wine tasting. I would definitely recommend visiting if you are out wine tasting in this area. read more

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The place is modern and well designed inside. The service was quick and friendly. BLC also partners with the wineries around Los Olivos and we tried their own BLC Solminer orange wine which paired great with all of our food. The food was delicious! We stared off with the pan con tomate which the flavors were there, but the airiness of the focaccia added a different texture than what the usual Cristal Bread would give. I ordered it with the uni butter, but it never arrived. The fries were by far the best fries I've had. Well seasoned, crispy and fluffy on the inside. For the mains we had the fish sandwich and chicken sandwich. The fish was moist and the sink was crisp. The chicken sandwich was delicious, the anchovy on top and the spicy tartar sauce is unexpected for a chicken sandwich but man does it work. It cuts through the heaviness of the fried chicken. The quince crumble was a good way to end our meal. Not too sweet and the ice cream on top balanced the bitterness of the quince. read more

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Second time here and it was incredible again! The service is always impressive and classy. The waiters are kind and professional. The French fries are to die for with a delicious dipping sauce. The oysters were fresh and crisp. The shrimp was decadent (something I've never before said about shrimp!). The branzino was beautiful in a light chili oil seeming sauce. The chicken sando always hits. Lastly, the sticky toffee date cake is a MUST. I absolutely love it here and can't wait to come back. The Solminer orange wine is my go to here. read more

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Having been to Spain a few times, the food here was quite underwhelming. One positive is that they have a happy hour, and on that menu they include the peel and eat shrimp which were fresh and delicious with two dipping sauces. Also on the happy hour menu was the french fries with special BLC seasoning (they said this was basically old base seasoning mixed with tajin). The fries were solid as well. Unfortunately, the famed chicken sandwich was not good at all. The chicken breast was extremely dry and the slaw and sauce did little to help. Also, we ordered the pan con tomate on Rosemary and saffron focaccia. I was extremely confused because this bread did not seem like a focaccia at all! It was sweet and crumbly like a cake. Also, the tomato was like a salsa, I could not taste any olive oil in there at all. Combined, it was bizarre and unappetizing. We ordered the extra Boquerones but they were quite small and I could barely get a hint of that delicious fishy flavor they should have. We ordered some local orange and white wine which were good. Otherwise I would return just for the shrimp and fries as a snack. read more

Bar Le Côte - Seafood Near Me - Los Olivos, California

Each experience I've had coming here feels like a unique experience! I came with a friend on a Thursday (happy hour all night). It was lovely and I'll be back! The scallop crudo was phenomenal. The service was fantastic and we sat at the bar which was fun to watch the action in the kitchen. read more

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I was introduced to Bar Le Cote this weekend by friends while doing the Wine Tasting Thing. The following is the only immediate thing that comes to mind YUUM! The place itself is inviting, I liked that I had a bit of room between the next table. If you're a party of 4 or less, you'll do better. Most important thing First : Make a reservation! You'll appreciate that you did. Back to the food. I am not a seafood person, I'm not. I'm the type that if you order it for the table, I will at least try. And I am so glad I did! I really enjoyed the service here. They offered excellent recommendations and the entire table was just happy with the experience...could've been the wine....The food was just excellent =) At least that was my experience. We ordered: -12 Pacific Gold Reserves- Fresh, I enjoyed every bite. - BLC Fries- OMG YUM -Peal and Eat Shrimp- Did not try, looked great, the table devoured them like the savages that they were. -BLC Fries- OMG YUM -Savory Basque Cheesecake- If offered, I would have again. The table fought for over sharing the portion, which means they really enjoyed it. -Peruvian Scallops- WOW! I'm still thinking about the mandarin and mint pairing. MUST ORDER. -Brandt New York Strip- Delicious, melted in my mouth. -Last order of BLC Fries- OMG.....addicting. -Finely Farm Lettuces- Very Good, will order again. -Yellow Tail Crudo- Very Good, will try again. - Orange Wine- I think only found here- Not my favorite, my friend really enjoyed it, ordered 3 glasses. But who's counting! Its Los Olivos! For what I received vs the expense, nobody batted an eye when the bill came. I will return. read more

Great atmosphere, outstanding service, unique menu. The food was so good. Went for lunch and had the Finley Farm Lettuces salad and the Pan Con Tomate to start and the Crispy Skin Fish Sandwich. Staff was friendly and attentive. read more

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The initial service sucked. Despite having actual reservations, we had no server for 15 minutes and people who sat after us were immediately served. Seemed like they didn't care that I wanted to order a bottle of wine. The server never even acknowledged our table. This place definitely has Michelin potential, if it wasn't killed by the inadequate Saturday night staff. You're supposed to bring your A game on Saturdays. Anyways, the floor manager picked up the slack and was aided by the hostess. Definitely started off as a 1 star, tell all my friends to avoid the hype type of review, but what brought me back to 4 star was the food. It was THAT good. I am still thinking about those crudos. I also appreciated the wine list; I finally got to try a bottle of something that I've been eyeing. So, in the end, I would definitely come back and hope for better service. They use the inkind App to pay the bill which was new to me, and I got about $70 cash back (on a $400 check) which was pretty cool, and I was able to apply it to another restaurant I visited. read more

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This restaurant gives us the vibe of a casual bistro, but it is definitely a fine dining experience in my opinion. Upon arrival we were told there was a short wait for our reservation and we were given a glass of bubbly for our wait, a nice touch. Our server was delightful, so informative and friendly! We started with oysters which were small and lightly brined. We also split the lettuces - I would die for the dressing recipe it was such a great vinaigrette! Lastly, we split the scallop crudo which was the overall highlight from the night! Interesting flavors with picked mushroom and dill, highly recommend. For mains we each has different fish dishes (halibut and sea bass) and both were very good. I would love to go back and try the paella. We had no room for dessert, but did appreciate a recommended white wine pairing with our meal. Truly, a lovely experience, highly recommend ! read more

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Delicious restaurant with farm to table ingredients and seafood focus. Came here with my parents and boyfriend for a nice dinner and we highly enjoyed ourselves. We ordered the Pacific Gold reserve oysters,boat scallop crudo, patatas bravas, BL Caesar, pan con tomate, Santa Barbara halibut, arroz verde, duck a la plancha, and the BLC snack pack (we were going all out). They portioned out the plates and there was a good rhythm. My favorites were the patatas bravas, the pan con tomate, and the BL Caesar. Everything was fresh and flavorful. The duck in particular was robust and had a nice crisp. Parking was easy and free on the street. The booth we were sitting in was on the smaller side, so we had a cozy time. Our waitress was friendly and personable. read more

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Cozy ambiance. Efficient & warm service. Now onto the food: Scallop crudo had delicious flavors. The paella negra was disappointing- bland, undercooked rice, seafood purpose seems to be decorative only and not sufficient for consumption. Sadly, this experience did not satisfy one's expectations (especially after hearing about this restaurant from locals and visitors and reading articles) for an awesome seafood evening. read more

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Popped in for a quick lunch on Saturday. We sat at the bar and ordered the pork chop and the branzino. Both delicious. Full of flavor and presented with al dente vegetables. The stand out dish was the pork chop. It was cooked perfectly. Moist with a fabulous spiced rub crusted on the outside. Service was great! Overall, amazing food. You have to try this place! read more

All I can say is wow. One of the best meals we had while in the area. The oysters were shucked beautifully. No shell bits or weird bits stuck to the shell. Wine selection amazing. Staff super friendly and kind. Must do! read more

Extraordinary taste bud tour with the Branzino Pil-Pil dish accompanied with the palate cleansing Market Lettuce Salad all preceded by wonderfully flavor-infused BLC Spiced Fries. Deep appreciation goes to the host Drake who heartfully incepted our experience and made it all happen on a special day, as well as our wonderfully real, entertaining, and attentive server Kate. May her journey with Spencer "serve" her immeasurably well! read more

This an unfortunately late review as my mom and I came to Bar Le Cote for the first time during restaurant week. We had always heard good things and wanted to stop by so restaurant week felt like the perfect reason. We made a reservation ahead of time and were seated right away upon arrival. Our waiter was very friendly in giving a basic rundown of the options available. I got a glass of orange wine while my mom got a white wine. I opted for the restaurant week menu while my mom got the paella negra. First, the 3x3 arrived. It was very delicious! I'm a fan of both oysters and shrimp, I'm happy to report that Bar Le Cote's version with the sauces was very delicious. Next, I got the roasted yellowtail collar. It had a creamy sauce I was worried would be too rich but it paired perfectly with the dish. The outside layer of the fish had a nice crisp that rounded out the textures. Lastly, I got the the vanilla ice cream with the Pedro Ximenez Sherry. It was sweet, but not too sweet. The perfect end to this delicious meal. Overall, I had a very lovely at experience at Bar Le Cote and would come again! read more

Bar Le Côte - Roasted yellowtail collar - Seafood Near Me - Los Olivos, California

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A friend and I made a reservation for a Thursday night to try items on their restaurant week menu, not knowing Thursday night is all night happy hour. Upon arriving, we greeted by a friendly gentleman host who happened to be our server as well. He was very helpful recommending menu items since we had never been for happy hour. Even though their restaurant week menu looked great, we ended up going a different direction with the help of our amazing server. We ended up ordering oysters, the chicken sandwich, and fries from the happy hour menu. From the regular menu, we ordered the scallop crudo and salad. I highly recommend the scallop crudo. The sauce with dill pollen is fantastic. One of the best crudos I've ever had. The food and service were top tier and we took a look at chef's tasting menu and are looking forward to trying that or other items on the menu because everything we saw come out of the kitchen looked wonderful! read more

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Stopped by for lunch after a wine tasting g today. The staff was fantastic and the restaurant dog friendly so double bonus! We are a half dozen oysters to split, the Caesar salad which was different from any I had had before and quite delicious and the branzino. The portions were very small but very tasty and I felt $100 was expensive for this meal. The fish was maybe 4 oz and nothing else on the plate. Also gratuity was added automatically. We don't even know how much it was. Sorry I forgot to take a photo of the Caesar. It was large leafs of lettuce with breadcrumbs. Use your imagination! read more

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There are restaurants that feed you, and then there are restaurants that perform for you. Bar Le Côte in Los Olivos -- a Michelin-recommended seafood spot with a pressed tin ceiling that gleams like a set piece -- is firmly in the second camp. This isn't just dinner. It's choreography, it's theater, it's a kind of culinary jazz session where the kitchen keeps the tempo and the service staff floats through the room like musicians trading riffs. The first thing you notice, aside from the soft lighting that flatters both the diners and the halibut, is the atmosphere: intimate but alive, contemporary without being cold. There's an open kitchen, and not the kind where you wish they'd close it -- this one hums like a beehive. Everyone back there moves quickly but with an air of passion, like they've been cast in a very exclusive food documentary. Now, let's talk about the prawns. Whole prawns, heads on, shells intact, lounging luxuriously in garlic butter like they're on a Mediterranean holiday. In an era when most restaurants de-shell and de-head in the name of convenience, Bar Le Côte doubles down on flavor by leaving them gloriously intact. It's more work for the diner, yes, but also more reward: a sauce infused with depth, meat that is tender without being limp, and an overall experience that feels elemental, almost primal. This is seafood that insists you participate. You can (and should) order something to mop up the butter. The French fries looked perfectly respectable, but I opted for the bread with a tomato compote on the side -- toasted just right, with the compote adding a mild, bright note. The bread became the perfect vehicle for soaking up the garlic butter from the prawns, transforming into one of the most memorable bites on the Central Coast. The butter lettuce salad looked modest on the plate, but it was a quiet triumph. Pine nuts for crunch, a whisper of goat cheese, and a dressing that managed to be assertive without drowning the greens. The lettuce itself had a sweet, almost buttery note that played against the salt of the cheese and the earth of the nuts. It didn't scream for attention, but it balanced the menu perfectly -- a palate reset between the boldness of prawns and the richness of paella. Let's be honest: vegan dishes at seafood restaurants are usually the sad trombone of the menu. But the vegan paella here -- built on arborio rice cooked to a risotto-like texture -- was a surprise headline act. Bright tomatoes that snapped with heirloom freshness, a pesto-like tapenade that folded in earthy depth, and rice that tasted like it had been coaxed, not cooked. It was as if the kitchen had decided to prove a point: even a dish without butter, cream, or fish can carry the kind of flavor that lingers in memory. Halibut is often stringy, occasionally soggy, sometimes bland. Not here. This halibut was a model student: firm but tender, moist without being mushy, fresh enough to make you question whether it had swum in from the Pacific that morning. Presented with elegance, it never felt overworked. Just fish, done exactly right. Desserts extended the story without overstaying their welcome. A layered vanilla-and-chocolate parfait with a dusting of confectioner's chocolate was playful but refined. Then came the pear crumble, steaming hot in its cast-iron skillet, crowned with cold, creamy ice cream. Hot, cold, crunchy, smooth -- a dessert that felt like food's version of a Shakespearean sonnet (minus the tragic ending). A white port accompanied dessert, caramelized and fig-kissed, bright yet complex, never heavy. The sort of thing that makes you think: why don't we drink more white port? Service was another highlight. Our server, Gabby, balanced professionalism with warmth, weaving through her tables as though she'd rehearsed the steps. She knew her dishes, she knew her wines, and she knew how to read the table -- all the skills that make service look effortless when, in reality, it's an Olympic sport. Even the busser impressed, describing dishes with knowledge and charm. It wasn't just service; it was orchestration. Bar Le Côte is, in a word, contemporary. Contemporary in its décor, contemporary in its approach to seafood, contemporary in the way it makes you feel both relaxed and elevated at the same time. But it's also timeless, in the sense that great food and great service will always matter. This is a restaurant that takes risks -- prawns with their heads on, a vegan paella that outshines its stereotype, halibut done with restraint -- and lands every single one of them. Los Olivos isn't short on charm, but Bar Le Côte adds something new: a stage where food, service, and atmosphere converge in a performance you'll want to encore. Final thought? Go. Bring friends, bring appetite, bring curiosity. And order the prawns -- with bread and compote. Trust me. read more

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Amazing restaurant! The food was unique, delicious, and satisfying. We couldn't get a table for Valentines Day, but we got seats at the counter on Sunday after. Lucky for us, we were able to get the Valentines Ray dinner for two. Which we opted for the wine pairing. It was fantastic! See the pics I posted with the review. I highly recommend this place.until next time. Cheers! read more

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Love the creative fusion of flavor and the freshness in every plating ! We sat at the bar and enjoyed watching the chef prepared everything ! Attentive customer service and love the decor/easy vibe of the restaurant ! Thanks again for a wonderful delicious experience read more

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Highly recommend Bar Le Côte! The food and service and ambiance were so wonderful. We went after doing some wine tasting and it was so perfect. read more

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Stopped in on a recent visit to Los Olivos for my birthday. We started with some of the happy hour peel-and-eat shrimp and a half dozen oysters. The shrimp were outstanding and the oysters were tender and not too briny. I wasn't a huge fan of the scallops because the mushrooms and dill pollen were not a great combination for me and I thought they overwhelmed the flavor of the scallop a bit. The yellowtail collar was perfect, as was the paella negra. The squash tart was perfect: crispy and creamy without being too rich. I wasn't as into the pan con tomate. But the "snack pack" special dessert was exactly what we expected: an elevated version of the pudding cups you may have had as a child. The space itself is cute and our servers were all friendly without being overly fussy. This was a great spot to kick off my birthday weekend. read more

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Got parking right away on the street. We got seated right away only because it was super cold and we sat outside but they were nice enough to turn on the heaters and give me blankets and the puppy some water. The service was amazing. Ok so now for the food. The food was good but not as amazing as I thought for the price. I don't remember loving any particular dish but because of the arrive and the ambiance, I'd try this place again. They have a private stall but I'm not sure if it was unisex but they were generous enough to have tampons for us ladies. (I'm also writing this about a month or so after going so I can't remember which dish I liked or loved read more

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We drove 110 miles only to find that our reservation was canceled because they did not have my card on file.

Okay Brad at Bar Le Cote. I stand corrected. Hats off to an outstanding meal. I strongly recommend the tasting menu. Beautifully served by patient and thoughtful John. read more

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We stopped by Bar Le Côte and split a dozen oysters (half West Coast, half East Coast) which was a fun way to compare both. Naturally, we had to get fries too, because who doesn't love a table fry? The restaurant is right in the middle of downtown Los Olivos, and it has a casual, welcoming vibe that makes it a great spot to pop into for seafood. I went a little off-script and ordered the chicken sandwich (yes, at a seafood place), but it ended up being a solid choice. Really crispy on the outside, still juicy inside, and just a good all-around lunch. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area. read more

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Oysters and boquerones were excellent, but portions were shockingly small for the price. The yellowtail collar--almost all bone--gave each of us two bites of fish. Listed as a "plate" on the printed menu, but online it's in the appetizer section, where it belongs. Fried chicken sandwich was drowned in pepperoncini, hamachi crudo was four tiny slices, and "bread and tomato" was just toast with watery sauce. Service was friendly but unhelpful--lots of upselling, little useful guidance. I asked for a crisp, minerally white and got something tangy instead. \$400 later, we left hungry. For a place billed as fine dining, this was a major letdown. read more

Bar Le Côte - Yellowtail collar. See if you can find the fish compared to the bone and almonds. $34 - Seafood Near Me - Los Olivos, California

The reason I rated the restaurant so poorly is 1) we had a 5:30 twice confirmed reservation for two at the counter but when we got there the blond young hostess said she couldn't find it. I showed her the confirmation on my phone and then saw it had been canceled BY THE RESTAURANT at 3:35 that day! She said she could seat us at a table. I could see 4 out of 5 of the counter seats unoccupied so I told her that we would like to sit at the counter which I had, in fact, reserved. 2) Once we got seated our waitperson clearly had an attitude and I observed that the one guy seated at the other end of the counter kept giving the blond hostess sideways glances as she walked back and forth in the small restaurant. Can't help wondering if they had planned to use those counter seats for friends and it backfired. 3) Way too late, after we had eaten and purchased a nice bottle of wine, a guy I assumed was the manager said he was going to discount our meal for the disruption with our reservation. By that time the experience had been ruined and I told him I didn't want his discount and if he gave it to me I would leave a much larger tip, certainly not for the terrible service but because I understand how difficult waiting tables and being a chef can be ( I waited tables for 8 years) and I didn't want to shortchange the other employees that likely would share the tip. He discounted our meal and I tipped generously on what the full amount would be. A restaurant meal is an experience, from the moment you are greeted at the door through to the service, the food, and the atmosphere. This experience sucked and I hope the owner reads this. read more

Nestled in a beautiful little town of Los Olivos. There sits a very tiny restaurant called Bar LeCote. Modern art work lines the walls w a gorgeous decorative ceiling. Glass of Rosé w delicious, light and airy and not dry. Cotes de Provence Rosé La Fouquette 2023 9/10 (Especially since I'm not a HUGE Rosé fan. B-L- Ceasar- was crispy and had a great homemade Ceasar dressing. Made w little gem romaine and crispy bread crumbs. Little bites of Salty anchovies. My Salty, savory, a nice touch of acid and FRESH. 9/10 Fried Fish Skin sandwich- (lunch menu) fish was crispy and delicious. Although the bread was a little burnt. Regardless it was tasty and the pickled onions had a great flavor. I can't really pinpoint the vinegar but I assume rice vinegar. Pickles tasted house made. In all super buttery and delicious. 9/10 Yellowtail collar- was soft and creamy. Super tender. The tartar sauce was lemony, creamy and delicious. I loved the pieces of crispy garlic. 10/10 Arroz Verde- paella style dish w pesto. Vegetarian fish. Great flavor. Rice was slightly undercooked. Flavor was delicious tho. Presentation was beautiful. 8/10 Gambas Al Ajillo- tender lemony, great amount of herbs. Shrimp tasted fresh. I love the fact they left the head. Some people get freaked out but it adds so much flavor and characteristic. 8/10 Service was amazing. Such a unique little spot w beautiful presentation. They truly value the ingredients and everything was truly enjoyable. read more

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Such an amazing experience! The service and food were phenomenal. My fiancé and I stopped by for some small bites after visiting some wineries nearby and it was the perfect choice! The restaurant interior was beautifully designed and really elevated the whole experience. If I could only recommend one dish- I'd say to order the patatas bravas! I'm still dreaming about them. read more

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