Mattei's Tavern

Name: Mattei's Tavern
Address: 2350 Railway Avenue, Los Olivos, CA, United States, 93441
Telephone: (888) 218-4941
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.6

4.6

388 Reviews

$50 and over

American

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2 people

27 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 25 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for special occasions
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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 07:00–11:00 Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00 Lunch Daily 11:30–14:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
Phone number
(888) 218-4941
Website
https://aubergeresorts.com/matteistavern/dine/tavern/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive Chef
Joseph Humphrey
Private party facilities
Please email Events@MatteisTavern.com for details.

Location
2350 Railway Avenue, Los Olivos, CA 93441
Area
Los Olivos
Cross Street
Nojoqui Avenue
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Feast of the Seven Fishes
US$102.36 per person
16 Dec 2024 - 30 Dec 2024
As a special Mattei’s Holiday Tradition, join us in the Tavern as we celebrate with a of Feast of the Seven Fishes. Executive Chef Joseph Humphrey will prepare a unique dining experience highlighting the local seafood from the central coast.
New Years Eve Dinner
US$188.56 per person
31 Dec 2024 only
Indulge in the ultimate New Years Eve dinner experience with a 5 course dinner menu crafted by Executive Chef Joe. Celebrate the ringing of the new year with a welcome glass of champagne.

Bob's Whole Wheat SourdoughUS$12.00
cultured butter, Los Olivos olive oil, roasted garlic, balsamic vinegar
Hand Cut Beef TartareUS$24.00
pecan salsa macha, fried Morro Bay oysters, sourdough
Uni TostadaUS$26.00
huitlacoche, napa cabbage, green goddess, lime zest
Bluefin Tuna CrudoUS$22.00
heirloom melon, serrano chilies, crispy country ham, mint
Grilled Texas QuailUS$24.00
warm potato salad, soft boiled quail egg, buttermilk dressing
Farm GreensUS$19.00
shaved fennel, kohlrabi, green goddess dressing
Chilled Artichoke SaladUS$19.00
Spanish chorizo, Jimmy Nardello peppers, shaved parmesan
SYV Heirloom Tomato SaladUS$14.00
Aries sheep's milk cheese, butter lettuce, Mattei's garden herb vinaigrette

Mains

Parmesan GnocchiUS$32.00
pistachio soubise, artichokes, english peas, crispy kale
Charcoal Roasted Black CodUS$32.00
egg yolk raviolo, broccoli, smoked bone broth
Santa Maria Style Tavern SteakUS$38.00
barrel-aged worcestershire, roasted carrots, brown butter potato puree
Santa Barbara Urchin RisottoUS$31.00
Monterey squid, toasted oregano, capers
Pasture Raised ChickenUS$38.00
young turnips & their greens, sauce Albufera, morel mushroom butter
Wood-Grilled Lamb ChopsUS$39.00
ranch beans, slow roasted tomato, purple basil
Prime Filet US$79.00
brown butter potato puree, bloomsdale spinach, red wine shallot jus
Wagyu Bone-in TomahawkUS$225.00

Accompaniments

Roasted Maitake MushroomsUS$12.00
Mattei's garden herbs, cracked pepper
Wood-Grilled BroccoliniUS$12.00
charred lemon, olive oil
Brown Butter Potato PureeUS$12.00

What 388 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

California Central Coast
American
Santa Ynez Valley
Best Service
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
Lively
Santa Ynez Valley
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mattei's Tavern offers an enchanting dining experience with a "gorgeous setting" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the "exceptional service" and inventive menu, featuring both local and international flavors. While some found certain dishes inconsistent, many praised the "amazing ambience" and "friendly, attentive staff." It's a must-visit for its charm and culinary delight.

583 Reviews

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Ronald
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Although pricey, Christmas day buffet at Mattei's Tavern was excellent. The "ranch" setting was so quaint. Service was superb. I do not hesitate to recommend and will definitely be back.
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William
VIP
Central Coast
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Mattei's Tavern is a beautiful, rustic restaurant with kind staff and fresh farm-to-table food. Beautiful property as well - recommend taking a walk around it beforehand if you are not staying there. Perhaps it was a one-off (Christmas Day lunch; extremely busy), but the service was unacceptable. We had to flag down a server after waiting at least 20 minutes to place our order. The food did not come out for over an hour after that. The sourdough bread was great. And the salad was very fresh. But the unfortunate service took away from the other great things about the restaurant. Hopefully no one else will have the same experience when they go.
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Angie
San Francisco
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
A beautiful place situated in the gorgeous SYV. Mattei’s has always been a classic. Lunch menu is affordable for such a classy place for sandwiches and appetizers but the dinner menu is phenomenally good!
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LynnMarie
Palm Springs
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely tavern and ambiance. The food was absolutely awesome. The salmon was perfect and the salad was so fresh and dressed perfectly. Wine of course was smooth and local. Don’t miss this special historic place.
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Garth
Central Coast
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 18 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We dined at Matties last nite for their "Feast of the Seven Fishes". EXCELLENT! The chef delivers each course, talks with you, and is very interested your comments. The waiter was great, very friendly, and attentive. It was a wonderful holiday evening. We suggest you try it! And its very well-priced!
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Robert
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Great service. Knowledgeable and attentive staff
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Roberta
VIP
Central Coast
107 reviews
4.0
107 reviews
Dined on 9 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Service is outstanding and staff very helpful, informative and knowledgeable. It was a very busy evening, but staff handled it well. We were a bit surprised by the limited dinner menu - all looked good, but not as many choices as we had hoped. The server mentioned we could order off of the bar menu as well- so that opened up some additional options. We ordered the Santa Maria style steak -- it was quite good, perfectly cooked and the heirloom carrots did not disappoint. The aged Worcestershire sauce was a treat. The whipped mashed potatoes were good but almost a bit watery. It was a cold night and it felt quite cold in the restaurant. Wish they had indoor heat too!
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Alex
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
“Great food, cozy atmosphere, and friendly service!”
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CJ
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved it! The ambience , friendliness of staff and food are amazing. We absolutely adore the surroundings and decor. Definitely must stop at Mattei’s Tavern while in Los Olivos!
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Thomas
Houston
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The group next to us was very very loud. Good food, good service, good value. Meat was a little over done but still good.
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Mattei's Tavern is rated 4.6 stars by 388 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

27 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 25 times today

Experiences are available.

2350 Railway Avenue, Los Olivos, CA 93441

Additional information

Cross Street
Nojoqui Avenue
Area
Los Olivos
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 07:00–11:00 Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00 Lunch Daily 11:30–14:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
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
Executive Chef
Joseph Humphrey
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://aubergeresorts.com/matteistavern/dine/tavern/
Phone number
(888) 218-4941
Private party facilities
Please email Events@MatteisTavern.com for details.

Mattei's Tavern

Make a booking

Additional information

Experiences

Feast of the Seven Fishes

New Years Eve Dinner

Menu

Starters

Bob's Whole Wheat SourdoughUS$12.00

Hand Cut Beef TartareUS$24.00

Uni TostadaUS$26.00

Bluefin Tuna CrudoUS$22.00

Grilled Texas QuailUS$24.00

Farm GreensUS$19.00

Chilled Artichoke SaladUS$19.00

SYV Heirloom Tomato SaladUS$14.00

Mains

Parmesan GnocchiUS$32.00

Charcoal Roasted Black CodUS$32.00

Santa Maria Style Tavern SteakUS$38.00

Santa Barbara Urchin RisottoUS$31.00

Pasture Raised ChickenUS$38.00

Wood-Grilled Lamb ChopsUS$39.00

Prime Filet US$79.00

Wagyu Bone-in TomahawkUS$225.00

Accompaniments

Roasted Maitake MushroomsUS$12.00

Wood-Grilled BroccoliniUS$12.00

Brown Butter Potato PureeUS$12.00

What 388 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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