Everything was amazing. The food, the service. who would've thought that a little nothing town like Los Alamos would deserve to have this wonderful restaurant. Think twice the next time you just drive by read more

My wife and I have been eying this spot for a couple years now. We love taking the dog up to wine country and every time we want to go either the timing does not work out or we find ourselves at Full of Life because...flatbreads. So it's only natural that last week I take my family and the dog up and we eat at Bell's with everyone except...my wife. I tell her we will go back soon, but she remains skeptical. Except this time for real we will be going back and it's going to be soon because the food was really good and reasonably priced. And, lastly and most importantly, they gave big love to our pittie/mastiff mix which we think is the cutest doggo in the world but I can find many folks who would disagree with this but...I digress. Service was on point and the ambience was laid back but still clearly evident that take their food and craft seriously. The star of the show is that egg salad sandwich. I mean....something like that ain's supposed to look or taste that good but it really does tick all the boxes. The steak frites and the mussels which was the special of the day hit the spot too. I'm not too familiar with French cuisine but what I can say is that when it comes to butter they are Liberal with it! Think Bernie Sanders Liberal. Might come back and try the fixed menu next time but sticking to the regular lunch menu was great too. This place has a Michelin Star and I think it really captures the "where to eat while traveling" thing that they started with. This also happens to be the only Michelin Star place I've dined at and they let me bring my 70lb dog in for the meal...I'm down with that. read more

I booked Bell's months in advance to be sure that we could come. It is a small restaurant with about 15 small tables. It is casual, bistro vibe with a prix fixe menu. There are servers everywhere and you shall never want for anything. The food was fantastic. I hate uni, but that uni, caviar and crepe bite (that I slivered into four bites) was out of this world. We paired this with a local Sauvignon Blanc (Storm). Next up, we enjoyed the trademark salad, which is an amazing blend of salty and sweet. For my entree, I had the lamb en croute, which is one of the best bites ever. Tender lamb in a crunchy shell on a bed of little white beans in a verdant sauce. The risotto was a little different. I am not sure how I feel about that foam, but it worked well on the fresh sourdough bread. The lemon thyme cake was HEAVENLY. I ate all of mine and half of my friend's. The lemon curd was sweet and creamy, the cake was moist with a perfect crumble and the meringue was toasty fresh. I do wish they had wine pairing, but it meant that we could bring a bottle from our own cellar. They decanted the wine, and we enjoyed every sip! read more

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Wow! We stumbled upon Bell's during an impromptu visit to sample wine in Los Alamos. Thankfully the maitre d' was able to sit us at the bar where we had front row seats to the kitchen action, what a treat. The hubby and I shared French fries, Bell's salad w/steak, and ham and cheese buckwheat crepes. The hubby enjoyed a lager and I had a sparking ginger drink and ended with coffee and vanilla glacee and gateau Breton. The salad was fresh, fragrant and steak cooked to perfection, buckwheat was generously filled with ham and cheese, delicious nutty flavor. Their coffee was amazing, smooth and bold. Their ice cream was topped with a drizzle of olive oil and sea salt, which was a perfect combo. Hands down the best was the gateau Breton, a butter cake...moist, delectable without being heavy. The attention to detail, care, and service were top notch. I've ambience is calming and aesthetic is chic without being pretentious. It's not surprising they have earned a Michelin star! We can't wait to go back for dinner! read more

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It's been 2 years since we have been at Bell's and we had an incredible experience! The tasting menu was fantastic and we shared each of the dishes. The salad was amazing- perfectly dressed with the right amount of salt/pepper seasoning. The squash and merguaz plates were savory and delicious! The sea bass was prepared with mushrooms and zucchini with an amazing broth-incredible! Steak and frites- over the top! It was great to reconnect with the great employees at Bell's- there has always been a great focus on customer service, and it was great to see Ryan (congrats on your success!) and meet Axel for a wonderful dinner experience! read more

I cannot believe it has taken me so long to write this review, but sometimes life gets crazy I guess. Nevertheless I wasn't going to let this one slip because it was that good! My friends and I went to Bell's around the second week of September for lunch and it was one of the best lunch experiences I've ever had! I'll start by saying that the service was great by everyone we encountered, but our server, Nevin, was exceptional. I rarely remember my server's name, but he was that good. He was knowledgeable on all the food, beer, wine, and he was just a pleasant person. Now to the important part, the food. Everything was superb! The Santa Barbara uni is a must try! An unexpected delight for us was the chilled ajo blanco soup. I don't normally like chilled soups, but was delicious and so refreshing for the hot day. I personally had the beef cheek sandwich and it was very good, but my friend had the egg salad sandwich and that was a winner for me! The best egg salad sandwich I've ever had! I am so happy I got to try Bell's and I hope to be back one day as it was all that and more. It is definitely worth the price. I also cannot forget to mention that their kid's menu is pretty good. My niece had a peanut butter and wildflower honey sandwich that even us adults loved! read more

Had a lovely lunch here on a romantic stay-cation. Several friends in LA had recommended it during a getaway in the small town of Los Alamos (or nearby Santa Ynez, Santa Maria, Solvang, Santa Barbara). Chris, our server was knowledgeable, warm, and friendly. The staff and other servers were all hospitable and kind. Definitely recommend for a Michelin star lunch that feels affordable compared to big city prices. Note: we did not have dinner, which may be prix fixe. If you are on budget, they have 20% off for Takeout lunch, or dine in is a la carte. Great option(s) for those who may not be accustomed to fine dining often! read more

Bell's - Savory Crepe - French Near Me - Los Alamos, California

A quaint restaurant with relaxing vibes located on the main street of the small town of Los Alamos. Nestled between vintage antique shops, sits this gem of a restaurant. The service was wonderful, the waiter offered some great wine recommendations that were exactly what I was looking for on a breezy, warm afternoon. They have a vast selection of wines, including orange which if you've never tried, you should. Everything coming out of the kitchen looked amazing! The stand outs were the mussels and pomme frites and the egg salad sandwich I really wanted to try, but sharing plates and not everyone is a fan of egg salad. The tuna sandwich was very lightly dressed nestled in between a crusty, soft warm roll. It was served with homemade hips which usually I am not a chip person, but these were addictive. This restaurant is a great place to spend an afternoon, indulging in delicious food and unique wines. read more

Bell's - Tuna Salad Sandwich and chips - French Near Me - Los Alamos, California

This (now) iconic lunch and dinner spot has earned all of its rave reviews honestly. We found it years ago when a very kind, sort-of famous, winemaker generously gave us the inside scoop about Bell's being her favorite Los Alamos stop. The food: I prefer lunch, happily munching on their egg salad sandwich, their house-made saltines and tinned sardines (not house-made) with butter, their chicken liver mousse, and my absolute favorite: the steak tartare. Everything is divine. If you explore the prix-fixe dinner, the sea urchin is always remarkable (and comes with a cool story), I've never been disappointed by any seafood dish, and the steak au poivre is remarkable. The space: Again, I prefer their outdoor patio, but you do you. If you land an inside seat, it's a super quaint remodeled bank with a bit of an 'old West timey' vibe. Another option is the bar, where you usually get to interact with the kitchen. The service: Just the sweetest, nicest people. Everyone has always been attentive, informative, and personable. Without getting any more flowery, this spot is an absolute gem. We recommend it to everyone - not just as an "if you're in the area" stop but also as a "you must make a special trip to Bell's in Los Alamos" destination. read more

Had an amazing experience at Bell's celebrating my husband's birthday. The personalized menu was such a nice and unexpected touch. The restaurant is quaint and cozy. Service and food were top notch. I highly recommend this restaurant. We stayed just across the street for the night which was very convenient. I can't wait to return! read more

My husband and I came here for lunch on a Monday in May. We were driving back to LA from Paso Robles and had heard about Los Alamos being a cool town to visit and picked Bell's to eat lunch at. We came in without a reservation around 12 pm, and were seated immediately in the outdoor dining area at the back. The restaurant's ambiance felt elegant in an understated way. The restaurant was about half full at the time we dined. We were immediately brought menus and glasses of water. Our waiter was both friendly and efficient. We never waited a long time to get anything we needed. We ordered the escargots to start. My husband ordered the chicken for his main, while I had the steak frites. Everything we had was high quality and delicious. I would definitely eat here again should we find ourselves in Los Alamos in the future. Since we dined here, Bell's has received a Michelin star, so I'm glad we were able to try it. read more

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Beautiful family owned restaurant. I'll definitely come back here again. We ordered four different dishes and two desserts -- everything was delicious, especially the Burgundy snails and the signature salad. We were really disappointed that the fish tartare was sold out and we didn't get a chance to try it. Service was exelant. read more

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I will be coming back here anytime I'm in the area 100% . I loved the food so much!! Especially the bread I've never had better bread and the Uni appetizer I could have had 5 of those! I don't think u could go wrong ordering anything on the menu read more

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One of the best customer service restaurant's I have ever encountered. They have such great response time messaging on social media that we were able to score last minute reservations when a spot opened up during our drive to Paso Robles. Their prix fixe menu at $75/pp was a steal (although, I have been told they will be raising the price to $90/pp soon). Everything looked so good on the menu that we had to order extra items on the side. I love French food and this French Bistro was exceptional! The Santa Barbara Uni with Regiis Ova Hybrid Caviar for an additoinal $15 was so savory and yummy. We also added Rusty's Sourdough & Cultured Butter for the table which was delicious as well. The San Clemente Island Yellowtail Crudo was so very fresh and refreshing. The tomato tart was magnificent and flavorful. And, not enough can be said about the MC Ranch Lamb Roulade. My wife and I are not lamb people but the way this dish was prepared was so good with pistachio, cauliflower and mint. It was not gamey at all! The pan roasted white sea bass was cooked perfectly and paired well with the apricot and anchovy. The hand cut tagliatelle was very rich and creamy. We ended the night with the almond financier and gateau breton. Both desserts were a perfect ending to a great night! read more

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Bell's is a well-known Michelin star restaurant nested 45 min outside of Santa Barbara in a homely town with a solid prix fixe menu that spans uni to fresh veggies to steak au poivre. Once you walk in, the service is quite delightful where they make you feel at home and at ease but far from overbearing. We were fortunate to get seating with a great view of the kitchen. For food, there's always the uni caviar on crepe - the caviar is highly recommended by everyone and definitely elevates it to a perfect bite (we had a course without and it certainly lacks the punch). Other standouts include the steak au poivre - well cooked and good quality. And fries were nice to munch on. There was a rabbit roulade course that was fine - didn't love the flavor as much. The peach pasta course was interesting - liked the texture of the paste and the peach was fresh and sweet. The desserts were delicious though - nice ice cream and pie dishes. Would recommend and worth the drive if you're already planning a Santa Barbara trip as its good food for the price. Parking outside read more

Bell's is a French-inspired Bistro in Santa Barbara county by Per Se alums Daisy and Greg Ryan. There has been so much overwhelmingly positive praise about Executive Chef Daisy's work, so I had high expectations going into my dinner. Well, expectations exceeded to the point where my friend and I had to go back a few days later for lunch before leaving Santa Barbara! At dinner every course was hit after hit - from the first luscious bite of Santa Barbara uni and caviar on mille crêpe, to the simple but stunningly bright salad, and ending on sweet citrus notes of blood orange and meyer lemon desserts. Lunch was a more casual menu with traditional French bistro fare such as Burgundy snails and steak tartare. Simple and solid. If I had to just recommend one meal, I would definitely say try the dinner prix fixe menu, though you can't go wrong with lunch either. read more

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We loved dinner Bell's so much that we decided to come back the next day for lunch! The dinner pre-fixe was very special and I loved the different bites - especially their steak au poivre and fresh scallops. Lunch was phenomenal too - especially their chicken liver mousse (with fresh strawberry jam) as well as their egg salad sandwich. It's a must if you're in the area, and definitely worth the drive out from LA. 10/10 service too - they were really helpful when it came to recommendations. read more

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Tried bell's for the first time for lunch. Wanted to go by esp as we were going to be Santa Barbara area! Food: -sea urchin caviar on crepe: my partner enjoyed it! The sea urchin was literal melt in your mouth and the caviar was a good buttery lightly salty yum. For me personalllly, i liked the caviar on its own! But the crepe felt like doughy butter and so it took over when i paired all three together. I'm also not a big crepe person so again this order was more for my partner! I just had a little taste :) but if you are a bit more a flaky croissant bread type enjoyer and lightly buttered stuff, hope this helps! -egg salad sandwich w pickles: the toasted bread... WOW it was perfect! I looooveee sandwiches of all sorts and the toasting perfection I was impressed! Each bite was perfectly crunch :) the egg salad didn't seem mayo-ey or overly anything but just really well made eggs which i loved! And it seemed to have a layer of tomato something- kinda paired as tomato soup in my head. It is very one taste so the pickles i found were genius in pairing! Now... for the price point and here, I don't think I would come all the way to Los Alamos for this sandwich. But as a one time try and if a friend wanted to come, I'd definitely consider it again -beef cheek sandwich: I was so impressed by the softness and crunch of the bread! (I guess im a bread gal) but it was very good and the meat was tender and moist and it was flavorfullllll! I do prefer the egg salad one to this, but this one packed more flavor in each bite just in the nature of what it is. Ambiance: -very casual ambiance, we sat outdoors and it was a little chilly cause of the wind but it was nice!! Prefer outdoor seating in the nice sunny -lots of families and just comfy casual luncheon vibes Service: -the staff checked in a lot and I think that may be more high end, so forgive my lack of experience there, but it was a bit unexpected and a bit distracting for me just from my date. But they were respectful, prompt, friendly, all of the good things! I'm also not a big water drinker so the reaching over to refill my cup every sip i took was a bit of a surprise to me- again, it's just not my experience so much so that specific to meeee and my preferences Overall: -if in the area or if a friend wanted to go, I'd have no qualms about it and would love to come by. Love the family vibes and comfy delicious eats! But on my own, I don't know if it's something I'd go out of my way for or choose on my own. We did only do the lunch menu so dinner could offer other things too! What they did provide was really well made though so i don't want my preferences to cloud that! read more

If you are ever near Los Alamos, CA, plan to make a stop here. We had lunch on our way to Berkeley and what a good choice! We tried the uni and caviar panna cotta, wild Burgundy snails, steak frites, and the pork terrine with a side salad. The panna cotta was unexpected with a hint of sweetness as a foil to the uni and caviar. Terrific, and the snails were even better than those I had in France, and I have been searching for a good one ever since! The service was friendly and polished and we will plan another trip to have dinner here, I understand there is a motel across the street so will be sure to indulge in their wine list! read more

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Very confused about our experience here given the high ratings and the Michelin stars! The ambiance is nice and food was good but service was terrible. I went with a group of friends for lunch. Everything started off great - we got the smoked salmon app and a salad - both were fresh and delicious. Then we waiting an hour and fifteen minutes. Neither the server nor the floor manager came over to check despite everyone around us getting served. It felt like we were just ignored. Eventually we waived him over and he sheepishly smiled and offered no explanation - just that the kitchen was working on the food. And then he said he would bring out some bread because at that point we were all hungry. Even the bread took forever. Finally, the manager brought the food out and apologized and said "it'll be worth the wait". The lack of communication was bizarre - I've never waited an hour and 15 min for an egg sandwich. It was good but not worth that long a wait. Also, the bathroom could have been cleaner. Was a little surprised about that, too. The entire restaurant tables turned except for ours in the time we were there - they could not have acknowledged it less. One of the worst lunch experiences. Did not come close to meeting my expectations based on the reviews. We must have just been the unlucky table or maybe lunch service is not the same as dinner. TBH, I would not come back. read more

We had a very nice dinner at Bells for a special occasion. Service was on point and Daisy and her team are very thoughtful hosts. The service was not rushed and takes about 2 hours to complete as the restaurant doesn't do high volume but rather focuses on quality and service It is a fixe price menu and you pay for your beverages and some add ons. Overall, we enjoyed our dinner and the only down side was that they didn't have any decaf tea or coffee. Make sure though that you make reservations at least 3-4 weeks out as seating is limited and they do charge a deposit for your reservation which is applied to the cost of your meal. read more

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I was blown away by the amazing food and atmosphere! Our server, Micah, was fabulous and very knowledgeable. Found out afterwards that he was one of the co-founders. Definitely order the Steak Frites, Egg Sandwich and Clams. Don't forget the flan and coffee read more

It's really a 3.5. We wanted to love this after not loving Pico up the street a couple years ago. We were very impressed that even though the power had been out they were still going strong. Things we loved: portion size, plating, service (of the wait staff), uni, bread, wine selection, salad and dressing, frito misto, lamb app, bass, ambiance made you feel special and felt genuine Things we didn't love: all of the desserts had a flaw, too many hazelnuts on the mushroom risotto, the steak was almost inedible because it was spicy and also not tender, the hostess was very aloof and it was hard to watch her interact Will we be back - maybe read more

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Food was amazing, ambiance very cute and not pretentious. I will say though, for a Michelin starred restaurant, they served my panna cotta in a chipped plate. Like a huge chip on the rim of the dish. This has to go through a prep cook, a line cook and the chef and we still got it chipped! (See pic) Also, ordered the crepe which was great but it was served with about 10 whole cherry tomatoes with the stems still on. We only had a butter knife so it would have been nice if they sliced the tomatoes beforehand. Didn't want to attempt and ruin my outfit! read more

Bell's - Chipped plate! - French Near Me - Los Alamos, California

A literal diamond (or, rather Michelin star) experience. The flavors, offerings, staff, ambiance, location... everything about this place is an 11/10. I dream of occasions to take myself to Bell's. The steak frites with peppercorn sauce are not to be missed-- and when scallops are on the menu-- run there as fast as you can. Most if not all of the ingredients are locally sourced and this restaurant group seems to truly care about their community which is huge. Thanks Bell's for being amazing. read more

It's just so good. Do it 100% Lovely staff/service and delicious food/wine I will be back! read more

Finally made it out Bell's and we were glad we made the trek. More and more I find myself intentionally avoiding pre-perusing the menus of new restaurants we go to but it was hard to avoid the delicious images of the caviar and uni mille crepe so I knew I had to have it. "She will be mine!" Cut to our lunch, we were seated at a really nice outdoor table, appropriate for a baby stroller (my niece) and nicely shaded. It was a nice day out and the perfect weather. We started with the tinned sardines, the mille crepe and the chicken liver mousse. The sardines were not our taste but we were glad we stepped outside the box to give them a try. The chicken liver mousse was delish but the star of the whole entire show was the mille crepe. If I had my druthers (as in, it was just me and hubby), I would have made a meal out of 3 orders of that. Yum. For entrees, we ordered everything but the mussels on the lower half of the menu and doubled up on the steak tartare. I'm a steak tartare fanatic so that was a non-negotiable. It was *chef's kiss*. Everything else was also delicious - my mom dubbed the steak add-on on her lunch salad as "the best steak she has had since she got here" (in Aug) and that's high praise indeed. But perhaps the biggest surprise was the egg salad sandwich. It's completely unlike any other egg salad sando we've ever had with a layer of some fruit jam that cut through the richness of the yolk and took it to another level. Service was attentive yet chill - something I don't think anyone anywhere else has accomplished. Our guy checked up on us at regular intervals but wasn't overbearing or intense. He just wanted to make sure we weren't thirsty, dead or dying. Everyone else we encountered was super sweet and nice. Bell's is definitely worth a trip out to Los Alamos. We'll have to give the dinner a try next time. read more

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Provender: Bell's is a quaint restaurant located minutes away from the Los Olivos and Santa Ynez areas. They're open for lunch and dinner. I believe dinners do not take walk-ins, so reservations are probably best. This was a special dinner for my girlfriend, and everything was exquisite. They have a prix fixe dinner menu, with varying courses. Prices: very affordable for a prix fixe menu. Parking: there's street parking on Bell St. (Hwy 135) and the cross street, Centennial St. People: geared for adults, so enjoy a night without the kiddos in tow. Perks: the food, ambiance, and overall experience was wonderful here. The staff were attentive, and the menu can include special wishes, such as a personalized birthday greeting. This is an excellent restaurant with nearby vineyards, so it makes for an amazing weekend getaway. read more

Bell's - Salad. 2023. - French Near Me - Los Alamos, California

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We drove from L.A. to Big Sur at the end of March and took the opportunity to get lunch at Bell's. It was the first meal of our first vacation away from our kids, and wow, was it extraordinary. Bell's is in Los Alamos, a quiet little town in the Los Olivos/Santa Ynez area. I suspect, though, that most of their customers aren't local. The restaurant is a destination all on its own, a decorated hot spot that's gotten national attention since it opened in 2018. The space was charming, homey and attractive with plenty of natural light at lunchtime. It was a little drafty, especially where we were, close to the door, but otherwise very pleasant. Service was exceptional. Our waiter Nevenn was the best, warm and attentive, just a consummate professional. He took really great care of us, and we liked him a whole lot. He made excellent recommendations and helped us pick wine that would go with our food. I got the Le Barge Albarino, and Matt B. got the Audebert et Fils Cabernet Franc. Both were great, and when we emptied our glasses while we were still working on our entrees, Nevenn asked if we'd like to order half glasses to finish out our meal. This was exactly what we needed, and I wouldn't have known to ask. The food was truly outstanding. I started with a decadent little appetizer of Santa Barbara uni with Regiis Ova hybrid caviar and mille crêpe, a delicate stack of paper-thin crepes topped with crème fraîche, chives, sea salt, and gorgeous morsels of uni and caviar. Matt and I also shared the chicken liver mousse with strawberry jam, cornichons, and crostini. It was flawless, rich and creamy, and just right with the sweet preserves and vinegary pickles. I ordered the egg salad sandwich for my entree. This is a lunch-only item, and if you're going to Bell's for lunch, I cannot recommend it enough. It was a perfect sandwich, with tender, gooey egg salad, a flavorful tomato jam, and crispy, buttery toasted bread, served with some thick-cut sweet and sour pickles. Matt enjoyed his steak frites coulotte with maître d'hôtel butter. I stole some of his fries, and they were superb. I was pretty full after taking down that whole sandwich, but we couldn't pass up a slice of the gateau Breton. Nevenn said it was like if shortbread and poundcake had a baby, but French, so with triple the butter, and this proved to be exactly correct. I can't improve upon that description. We live over 100 miles from Bell's, but I intend to go back whenever it's even remotely feasible. I'd love to go for dinner, but would also be happy to have this exact lunch again and again. It was such a delicious, memorable meal. read more

For a Michelin star restaurant, it was very unassuming and casual which I actually really liked compared with some others I've been to. For two of us, we ordered the wild Burgundy snails, egg salad sandwich, braised beef cheek sandwich, a side of fries, and the gateau breton for dessert. The 6 Burgundy snails were flavorful and melt in your mouth. While not too unique, they were classic and super enjoyable. The egg salad sandwich was just amazing. Now I know what you might be thinking, but wow. It was good. Really really good. It had a tomato jam inside which complemented the sandwich perfectly, and came with some unique dill but bread & butter hybrid pickles that oddly enough really worked. The braised beef cheek sandwich was okay... but honestly wasn't something I'd order again. It was a bit mellow and just didn't impress like the rest. The gateau breton was the other star. Moist on the inside with a carmalized crunch on the outside I couldn't get enough of, even as someone who doesn't really like cake. Overall an 8/10 meal that we walked away from feeling happy read more

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One of my favorite restaurants to grab a bite at. I've dined here a few times and the service has been consistently excellent, that being said I strongly recommend the dinner menu over the lunch portion. The food is excellent and the service during dinner was noticeably better compared to lunches. I appreciate them being accommodating of solo diners. read more

Bell's is housed in the former Bell Street Farms, gourmet delicatessen and market  space which was established by Jamie Glück.  This mini Beaux Arts style building may be the most formal looking structure in all of Los Alamos except for the Victorian Mansion with unusual themed rooms making it the Disneyland of bed & breakfasts.  However, during the Pandemic pleasant back patio dining is the default mode for their noted 5 course prix fixe menu when I dined on 2021-2-19. Tyler, my excellent waiter-sommelier & sage food advisor whose familiarity with the food being presented as well as deep knowledge of French cuisine & wine in general, made for great wine pairings and my stay at Bell's a revelatory experience.  He is an expert at creating warm, accommodating, welcoming hospitality on par with what I experienced at inimitable Gary Danko & Bar Crenn.  I'm sure Tyler's stint at Trois Étoile Guide Michelin Atelier Crenn helped polish his already formidable skill set. Bravo!!! 1) Amuse Gueule:  Soft plush, sweet sea minerality, light organ meat funk Santa Barbara Uni topped w/ optional Regiis Ova Hybrid Caviar that is Malossol, mildly fishy, buttery, nutty, soft. The base is thin Millefeuille de Crêpes/mini pancakes slathered with butter fat rich, fermented Crème Fraîche.  All the textures are soft, plush, suave continuing on to infinity. 1a) Crémant de Jura, Domaine Rolet Père et Fils NV:  Vin Pétillant/fizzy wine with scent of bread, grapefruit zest; flavours that are yeasty, dry sweetness, smooth yet acidic, touch bitter. Finish is dry, yeasty, tingly. "70% Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Trousseau in the base wine blend (Poulsard and Savagnin are allowed for the balance)" 2) Salade of Finley Farm Lettuces:  Nice palate cleanser. Shallot & date vinaigrette is sharp, sweet, oniony. 2a) Crémant de Jura, Domaine Rolet Père et Fils NV 3) Motley Crew Ranch Rabbit en Croûte:  This rabbit died for a good cause. It was a Confit braised for 8 hours in its own juices and fat. Texture reminded me of pulled pork enclosed in a golden brown, flakey Pâte Brisée pastry shell. Garnished with bitter, medicinal celery top leaves. (Good application of waste not, respect all parts.)  Sauce Bordelaise added red wine based fond de cuisine Umami & gastrique. Initially this dish looked like a golden Île Flottante sitting in a sea of dark, venous red wine. 3a) Black Sheep Finds, Syrah, "Holus Bolus", Sta. Rita Hills, 2018:  Deep ruby red. Scents of strong blueberry, blackberry, medicinal cherry, brown sugar toastiness. Classic Rhône style, but more smooth & sweet. Suave acidity, brandied cherry, slight burnt creosote, green pepper note. Ending in peppery,  bitter, brandied cherry finish.  4) Steak au Poivre:  5oz Culotte/Top Sirloin Cap, Boneless. This may be the definitive au Poivre west of the Atlantic Ocean. Almost elliptically, cylindrical in shape encrusted with dark, spicy, smoky cracked black pepper then seared grilled brown on the surface contrasting to the rubid, red core and dusky rose medium rare finish. It's visually stunning to carnivores. Beefy Umami, whisper of fatty chaw yet soft w/ blood minerality from the aging.  The over the top finisher is the Peppercorn Sauce. Deep meaty, brothy, thickened & punctuated by peppercorns. Pommes frites seemed to be double fried. Crisp w/ a creamIness & good earthy potato flavour. 4a)  Habit Cabernet Franc, Coquelicot Vinyard, Sta. Ynez, 2019:  Bouquet is earthy, brandied cherry, blueberry, woody, bell pepper. Tastes  sweet, grainy texture from the tannins, cherry, blackberry, compote of black fruits. Ending in a sweet, fruity raspiness. Good rough red wine to stand up to strong aromatics of the black pepper. 5) Gâteau Breton:  Sort of like a cross between  cheese cake & Crema Catalana custard. Dry, heavy compressed texture. Eggy, buttery, toasted sugar, pound cake lIke. This cake crosses many pastry borders. 5a)  Manzanilla 17/71, Jerez, Alexander Jules, Barrel Solera, 2013: "This comes from the great Sanlúcar de Barrameda producer, Bodegas Argüeso. It is a barrel selection of the San León solera, which is the source of Argüeso's serious Manzanilla Reserva." Bouquet  of over ripe bananas. Woody, nutty, astringent, bit dry, bitter which is a good contrast to the sulphury egginess of the Gâteau Breton.     Tyler and rest of the staff were friendly, helpful, and made me feel at home. It was comforting to see the late afternoon sun fade to dusk and to the velvety darkness of evening. I feel that Bell's ranks at least Une Étoile Guide Michelin status. Restaurants in Los Angeles that have comparable food competence and less service than that given out by the likes of Tyler have achieved that status.      5 stars Note that Bell's does not have a phone - contact them via Instagram or email. read more

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top tier service for sure, and excellent food! there wasn't a dish I didn't like, all the flavors meshed together perfectly read more

Bell's - menu - French Near Me - Los Alamos, California

We love it. We booked 2 days prior and we got lucky to get a table for lunch. It looks like it's booked weeks early. We enjoyed 4, 5 courses. The fries were too salty but it got replaced fast. I was surprised we didn't get any bread but may be you need to ask. The waiter was incredibly professional and helpful. We loved the low key ambiance. I'm sure it's amazing at night too. read more

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I had such a great 3 days of food during my last visit to the Los Olivos area but this or Bar le cote will always be my favs. This was my first visit and we decided to grab lunch here as it's a little more cost effective as opposed to the dinner tasting menu although that's still on my bucket list. Our lunch consisted of the tinned sardines, escargot, mussels, steak tartare and fries and everything was excellent. I've been dreaming about the sardines and mussels. I wish they offered something crispy with the tartare as I like toast with mine. I asked for a little baguette and they comp'd the charge which I appreciated. Awesome break from wine tasting and one of my favorite days this year so far. I don't remember our servers name but service was incredible. read more

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Amazing in every way. First class Experience from the best. Food is super fresh and creatively prepared. Service is efficient, professional and attentive without being intrusive. Love sitting outside on the patio. read more

I booked Bell's for my birthday dinner and it did not disappoint. The service was attentive and gave great recommendations for food and wine pairing. My favorite was the crab taglierini and the honeycomb ice cream. The owners were unassuming and welcoming, and I would love to go back to eat on their patio. read more

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Wow. Just wow. My husband and I went on a date (time without kids!) and this place was the perfect spot. Too bad he didn't tell me where we were going, so I dressed up all fancy. It was fine since I wanted to put my fancy pants on, but this place definitely does NOT have a dress code lol. The entrance is pretty fun! It almost felt like I was walking into a big telephone booth or an ATM area (fun fact: this place was a bank before!). I like how intimate and cozy this place is. I also love that they include service as part of the bill. It reminds me of how they do things in Europe, which I really like. Service: Chris (nickname is chooch ... not sure how to spell it!) was a rockstar. He honestly was so sweet and wanted to make sure everything was to our liking. We were very impressed and it takes a lot to impress us. We ended up, not particularly liking the halibut, because it was a bit overcooked. They took off a big chunk of our bill in hopes that the gesture would compensate for our experience with the halibut. We definitely did not expect that, and was also really impressed with their level of thoughtfulness and service. Zach informed us of this change in our bill, and was a sweetheart in taking pictures of us (have to document this date!) Everyone there was so friendly! Food: their menu is fixed and it's pretty reasonable for the quality of food! Urchin/caviar: get the caviar. It's incredible with the sea urchin. Gem salad: love the flavors of this one! Refreshing as well. Bread/butter: bread seemed like it needed a little more proofing, but I liked the sourdough flavor. Love that they provide Malden salt flakes as well. Halibut: our halibut was over cooked and we told our waiter so. He was apologetic and we ordered the steak and fries instead. Steak and fries: outstanding! Filling and the flavors were fantastic! Peppery steak and also tender. The sauce was the winner, though! Gateau Breton: ummm wow. So incredibly delicious. Get it. Peach/cheese plate: this was also quite good, but the gateau Breton was the dessert star of the show! Honestly, I would recommend this place to anyone who is in the Santa Barbara or Pismo Beach area. I would definitely return! read more

We went here to celebrate my promotion while in the area wine tasting. The actual dining area was surprisingly small, but we loved the cozy and intimate environment. Especially since there was an open kitchen, it felt like you were watching a friend cook while you sipped. We did their five-course dinner menu and oh my goodness. The food was not only delicious, but beautiful to look at. I will happily take a day trip to a Bell's, the 2.5 hours it would take for me to get there would be worth it. read more

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It's the "Michelin" restaurant of Santa Barbara County in Los Alamos. We got our reservation at least two or so months in advance (you can only reserve starting on a particular date). Parking is ample since, well, there's nothing else in this town open past 5. We had the prefix meal. The highlight was the steak. Exceptionally cooked and tasty. Clearly a winner. The rest was less convincing. The scallops were somewhat overwhelmed by the hollandaise. I had to trust there was a scallop in there. I'm still not sure. Lastly, the dessert I chose was the Gateau Breton which is a French cake. It's very dense, as it's likely supposed to be, but didn't have any remarkable flavor or the richness I was expecting. It was disappointing. The waitstaff were fine but I was not overly impressed. We celebrated our anniversary and they were nice enough to personalize our menu but spelled one of our names wrong. Appreciated the thought though! Overall, great place and would certain try again in the future. read more

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