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: 4.7

4.7 (467)

$50 and over

American

2350 Railway Avenue, Los Olivos, CA 93441

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2 people

Jun 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for creative cocktails

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 a more relaxed dining experience, join us at the Bar, The Tavern’s most iconic gathering spot. 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 shareable bites to hearty burger dinners.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Sat 7:00 am–11:00 am Sun 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 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
Website
https://aubergeresorts.com/matteistavern/dine/tavern/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Private party facilities
Please email Events@MatteisTavern.com for details.

Location
2350 Railway Avenue, Los Olivos, CA 93441
Neighborhood
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

Experiences

Sunday Brunch Buffet
$65.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Join us for a bountiful buffet brunch celebrating the richness of flavors from the Central Coast prepared by our very own Executive Chef, Kevin Malone every Sunday in the Tavern from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

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What 467 people are saying

Mattei's Tavern reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

California Central Coast
American
Santa Ynez Valley
Best Overall
Santa Ynez Valley
Best Ambiance
Santa Ynez Valley
Innovative
Santa Ynez Valley
Good for groups
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 a "beautiful setting" with "delicious" farm-to-table cuisine and "top-notch" service. Guests appreciate the "welcoming atmosphere," "excellent service," and a "carefully curated wine list." The ambiance is "charming," perfect for special occasions. With a seasonal menu by Michelin-rated Chef Joseph Humphrey, it's a "memorable" dining experience.

660 Reviews

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Alexis
New York City8 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious good. Outstanding service. Gluten friendly a little loud.
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KevinW
Los Angeles2 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Very good food but a server didn’t come by until we flagged someone down 25 minutes after being seated and main courses were plated 90 minutes after arrival. Wait staff was pleasant and food is high quality but we expected a bit more given the reputation and price point
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Caitlin VIP
Las Vegas6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful experience - the chicken was 🤩🤩🤩
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EricR VIP
San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fantastic dinner. We started with the Mattei’s salad, and it was so good we ordered another (each was large enough to share). For dinner, I had the Mattie’s half chicken and my friend had the filet. The chicken was excellent…spicy, smokey and the right amount of salt, with a crisp skin. My friend’s filet was perfectly cooked, and had an excellent crust and char. Dessert was the mud pie and the plum crostata with vanilla ice cream. Both were excellent.
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brooke VIP
Dallas - Fort Worth1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tammy and Kristin are absolutely amazing the best of the best
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Heather VIP
Los Angeles4 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We always have a lovely time and delicious meal at Mattei’s. My 50th birthday celebration here was fantastic! Pork chop is on point. Absolutely divine!
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Pam VIP
Portland / Oregon3 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My husband’s $85 steak was prepared Medium instead of Rare. Although it was offered to be replaced, he declined as he couldn’t bear to have it wasted. The crab salad was excellent. The special Spritz cocktail was tasty but weak. We were initially seated at a less than ideal two top next to a door (the dining room was empty! and asked to be reseated. Husband was comped a dessert for the error however everything was very pricey and unsure why we were initially given a less than ideal table (we had a reservation). Not sure we would go out of our way to dine here again.
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Rendell
New York City1 review
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Decent food. Decent service. I have to write the rest of this review to get to the minimum review length.
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Terrance VIP
Chicago / Illinois1 review
2.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Overcooked lamb. Outdoor patio and seats not clean.
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cynthia VIP
Los Angeles10 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great meal in the beautiful garden! The service was exceptionally professional! The food and drinks were top notch! We drove 2 hours to spend the day in Los Olivos and this restaurant was worth the drive! Great for a special occasion too!!
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Mattei's Tavern is rated 4.7 stars by 467 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jun 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Experiences are available.

2350 Railway Avenue, Los Olivos, CA 93441

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Nojoqui Avenue
Neighborhood
Los Olivos
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Sat 7:00 am–11:00 am Sun 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 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

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

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Sunday Brunch Buffet

Starters

Yogurt Bar

Fresh Seasonal Fruit Salad

The Garden

Crudite

Kale Salad

Farm Salad

Avocado Toast

The Sea

Smoked Salmon

Oysters

Tuna Tartare

Benedicts

Salmon Benedict

Ham Benedict

Brunch

Fried Chicken & Waffles

Blue Corn Pancakes

Soft Scrambled Eggs

Applewood Smoked Bacon

House Breakfast Sausage

Roasted Potatoes

Assorted Breakfast Pastries

Carving Station

Prime Rib

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