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Name: Hazel - Occidental
Address: 3782 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental, CA, United States, 95465
Telephone: (707) 874-6003
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

Hazel - Occidental

4.4 (231)

$31 to $50

Californian

3782 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental, CA 95465

About this restaurant

Innovative
Neighborhood gem
Romantic

Welcome to Hazel! Chef/owners, Jim & Michele Wimborough, are committed to using local, seasonal and sustainable produce, meats, and fish to create memorable food & baked goods.

The restaurant space features two wood fired ovens that are the focus in creating the ever-changing menu. Jim uses his many years of experience working with live fire to make rustic, Californian-Mediterranean inspired cuisine. Michele’s expertise and love of pastry lies in making all kinds of sweets including fresh fruit shortcakes, creamy pot de cream, and amazing sundaes.

Hazel is named after Jim’s great grandmother. She was a passionate cook and a wonderful hostess. Jim and Michele share a strong to desire to continue in this tradition and welcome guests to Hazel as if they were guests in their own home.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Mediterranean, Pizzeria
Hours of operation
Winter Hours: Dinner - Wed - Sunday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm Brunch - Sunday: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Phone number
(707) 874-6003
Website
http://www.restauranthazel.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jim Wimborough/ Michele Wimborough - pastry chef
Private party facilities
Please contact us for private party information.

Location
3782 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental, CA 95465
Neighborhood
Occidental
Cross street
Occidental
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Roasted Octopus$14.00
Valencia orange, greek olives, roasted peppers, arugula
French Toast$12.00
Hazel sourdough, cinnamon, vanilla, maple syrup
Mushroom Benedict$14.00
Hazel sourdough, organic mushrooms, poached eggs, hollandaise
Ham Benedict$14.00
Hazel sourdough, poached eggs, hollandaise
Crab Benedict$18.00
Local Dungeness crab, Hazel sourdough, poached eggs, hollandaise
Chorizo Hash$16.00
Butterball potatoes, walla walla onions
Side Bacon$6.00
poached eggs, hazel sourdough

Salads

Gorfey's Arugula$12.00
Granny Smith apples, Pt Reyes Blue, candied hazelnuts, fennel, fig balsamic
Mixed Baby Lettuces$12.00
New Family Farm beets, Redwood Hill chevre, Marcona almonds, Banyuls

Pizza

Mozzarella$15.00
Fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce, Valley Ford Estero Gold, basil
Pepperoni & Pesto$16.00
Fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce, Calabrian chili, Estero Gold
Sausage & Farm Egg$17.00
Spicy house-made sausage, tomato sauce, Hwy 1 cheese, Calabrian chili
Pt. Reyes Blue Cheese$17.00
Caramelized onions, candied pecans, mozzarella, wild arugula
Mushroom$17.00
Local organic mushrooms, brie, fresh mozzarella, truffle oil, parsley

Drinks

Mimosa$11.00
Fresh squeezed orange juice & sparkling wine
Red Beer$8.00
Tomato juice, horseradish, Tabasco, lemon, olive & onion

Wine

Sparkling

Iron Horse, 2010 Classic Vintage Brut$13.00
J Vineyards, Brut Cuvée$15.00
Iron Horse, Wedding Cuvée$16.00

Rosé

Balletto, 2014 Rosé of Pinot Noir$10.00
Preston Vineyards, 2014 Vin Gris Rosé$11.00
La Pitchoune, 2014 Vin Gris of Pinot Noir$15.00

White

Dutton Goldfield, 2013 Chileno Valley Riesling$12.00
Radio-Coteau, 2013 Platt Riesling$58.00
Preston Vineyards, 2013 Madam Preston$10.00
MacMurray, 2013 Pinot Gris$8.00
Atascadero Creek, 2012 Pinot Gris$9.00
Paul Mathew, 2014 Gewürztraminer$10.00
Preston Vineyards, 2013 Sauvignon Blanc$10.00
Atascadero Creek, 2013 Sauvignon Blanc$11.00
Moshin Vineyards, 2014 Sauvignon Blanc$12.00
Balleto, 2014 RRV Chardonnay$10.00
La Pitchoune, 2013 Sonoma County Chardonnay$15.00
Bohème, 2012 Taylor Ridge Chardonnay$16.00
Occidental Road Cellars, 2013 Estate Chardonnay$65.00

Red

MacMurray, 2013 Pinot Noir$9.00
Balletto, 2013 Pinot Noir$12.00
Dutton Goldfield, 2013 Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir$16.00
La Pitchoune, 2012 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir$75.00
Radio-Coteau, 2012 La Neblina Pinot Noir$75.00
Bohème, 2012 Stuller Vineyard Pinot Noir$85.00
Occidental Road Cellars, 2011 Estate Syrah$60.00
Moshin Vineyards, 2009 Molinari Vineyard Merlot$12.00
Preston Vineyards, 2013 Barbera$13.00
Preston Vineyards, 2013 Zinfandel$13.00
Moshin Vineyards, 2010 Carreras Zinfandel$14.00
Balletto, 2012 Estate Zinfandel$16.00
Jigar, 2012 RAJA Cuvée$9.00
Paul Matthew, 2012 Cab Franc$15.00

Dessert

Occidental Road, 2007 Sweetheart Syrah$14.00

Beer

Pabst Blue Ribbon$3.50
Anderson Valley Boont Amber$5.00
Lost Coast Great White$5.00
Racer 5 IPA$6.00
Humboldt White Footed Hefe 20oz$12.00

Soda & Juice

By the bottle$3.00
Coke, Diet Coke, 7-UP
IBC Root Beer$2.50
Organic Apple Juice$3.00
Organic Cranberry Juice$3.00
Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice$4.00
Organic Tomato Juice$3.00
San Pellegrino sparkling water$5.00
Hot Chocolate$4.00
w/ homemade marshmallow

Coffee & Tea

Taylor Maid Coffee$2.75
Taylor Maid Loose Leaf Tea$4.00
Earl Grey, Pacific Coast Breakfast, Dragon Well, Mellow
Taylor Maid Iced Tea$2.50
Espresso$2.75
Cappuccino$3.75
Café Latte$4.50

What 231 people are saying

Hazel - Occidental reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.1Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

231 Reviews

H
Hanna VIP
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Reviewed on August 5, 2019
1. Overall 5
Hazel is a real gem--starting with the location in the charming Occidental downtown, with the tasteful decor, the friendliest staff ever and finally with the most refined menu created by Chef Jim and his lovely wife who's the pastry chef. The ingredients are always fresh and the dishes are so wonderfully creative...not to mention how generous the portions are... We had to go back to Occidental mainly for the exceptional dining experience at Hazel restaurant.
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Broom
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Reviewed on December 11, 2018
1. Overall 5
Outstanding dinner! The beet/goat cheese salad was the best salad I ever had. The octopus was wonderful; I stopped eating octopus in the USA because it was never prepared as well as in Spain. This was! I would go back to Occidental just for the octopus! Great service. Everyone friendly. Nice atmosphere.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 12, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
THE FOOD IS VERY GOOD. SERVICE IS GREAT. FREINDLY STAFF
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ElizabethR
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 5, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Upscale dining in a lovely intimate spot in Occidental.
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FrannieC
San Francisco Bay Area14 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 4, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hazel is a destination and worth the drive from the Bay Area. We came this time to celebrate our anniversary. We love the food by Chef Jim. We had the halibut this time and it was outstanding. The desserts by Chef Michele are yummy. We love Jim and Michele. In addition to their menu, they are what makes this place with their warm and inviting personalities. You feel like part of the family. If you're lucky you'll get a glimpse of their adorable son, Graham.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Occidental has some good restaurants, but Hazel has the finest food in town plus great home made style deserts. Everything is absolutely delicious. Get out here and try Hazel...
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Have enjoyed weekend brunch many times. Cheerful interior, Occidental is nice location for a Sunday drive. Excellent pizza and other baked goods such as baignets. Locally sourced ingredients.
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Beedle
San Francisco Bay Area56 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a local hot spot while in the Occidental area it is a must visit!
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Nori
San Francisco Bay Area18 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 25, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Hazel's replaces Bistro des Coupains, an ideal location due to its proximity to the Occidental Center for the Arts. The menu has enough variety to suit most and dishes can be adapted in the kitchen in case of food allergies/sensitivities. When we arrived, the place was half filled and quiet enough to converse, but within one hour we had a hard time hearing each other across the table. We both ordered the octopus starter plus a salad each, asking if this would be sufficient for a meal. We were assured by our server that it would be enough; however, the octopus plate turned out also to be a salad and we would have ordered differently had we been given some guidance. The octopus dish was fabulous! Tender, flavorful morsels grilled to perfection complemented by fennel, citrus, and a pile of dressed arugula. The other dishes, both salads, were OK. Next time we may try the pot roast. The fried Brussels sprouts were tempting until we learned they use canola oil in the deep fryer.
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MargaretS
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
4.0
Dined on February 25, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious meal! Hazel is a wonderful restaurant and dining destination for the town of occidental. Food was amazing, especially the brussel sprouts! Wine selection was terrific. We will be back soon.
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3782 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental, CA 95465

Additional information

Cross street
Occidental
Neighborhood
Occidental
Hours of operation
Winter Hours: Dinner - Wed - Sunday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm Brunch - Sunday: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Mediterranean, Pizzeria
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jim Wimborough/ Michele Wimborough - pastry chef
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.restauranthazel.com/
Phone number
(707) 874-6003
Private party facilities
Please contact us for private party information.

Hazel - Occidental

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

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Additional information

Sweets

Hazel Beignets$8.00

Grilled Toast & Jam$4.00

Brunchy

Roasted Octopus$14.00

French Toast$12.00

Mushroom Benedict$14.00

Ham Benedict$14.00

Crab Benedict$18.00

Chorizo Hash$16.00

Side Bacon$6.00

Salads

Gorfey's Arugula$12.00

Mixed Baby Lettuces$12.00

Pizza

Mozzarella$15.00

Pepperoni & Pesto$16.00

Sausage & Farm Egg$17.00

Pt. Reyes Blue Cheese$17.00

Mushroom$17.00

Drinks

Mimosa$11.00

Red Beer$8.00

Wine

Sparkling

Iron Horse, 2010 Classic Vintage Brut$13.00

J Vineyards, Brut Cuvée$15.00

Iron Horse, Wedding Cuvée$16.00

Rosé

Balletto, 2014 Rosé of Pinot Noir$10.00

Preston Vineyards, 2014 Vin Gris Rosé$11.00

La Pitchoune, 2014 Vin Gris of Pinot Noir$15.00

White

Dutton Goldfield, 2013 Chileno Valley Riesling$12.00

Radio-Coteau, 2013 Platt Riesling$58.00

Preston Vineyards, 2013 Madam Preston$10.00

MacMurray, 2013 Pinot Gris$8.00

Atascadero Creek, 2012 Pinot Gris$9.00

Paul Mathew, 2014 Gewürztraminer$10.00

Preston Vineyards, 2013 Sauvignon Blanc$10.00

Atascadero Creek, 2013 Sauvignon Blanc$11.00

Moshin Vineyards, 2014 Sauvignon Blanc$12.00

Balleto, 2014 RRV Chardonnay$10.00

La Pitchoune, 2013 Sonoma County Chardonnay$15.00

Bohème, 2012 Taylor Ridge Chardonnay$16.00

Occidental Road Cellars, 2013 Estate Chardonnay$65.00

Red

MacMurray, 2013 Pinot Noir$9.00

Balletto, 2013 Pinot Noir$12.00

Dutton Goldfield, 2013 Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir$16.00

La Pitchoune, 2012 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir$75.00

Radio-Coteau, 2012 La Neblina Pinot Noir$75.00

Bohème, 2012 Stuller Vineyard Pinot Noir$85.00

Occidental Road Cellars, 2011 Estate Syrah$60.00

Moshin Vineyards, 2009 Molinari Vineyard Merlot$12.00

Preston Vineyards, 2013 Barbera$13.00

Preston Vineyards, 2013 Zinfandel$13.00

Moshin Vineyards, 2010 Carreras Zinfandel$14.00

Balletto, 2012 Estate Zinfandel$16.00

Jigar, 2012 RAJA Cuvée$9.00

Paul Matthew, 2012 Cab Franc$15.00

Dessert

Occidental Road, 2007 Sweetheart Syrah$14.00

Beer

Pabst Blue Ribbon$3.50

Anderson Valley Boont Amber$5.00

Lost Coast Great White$5.00

Racer 5 IPA$6.00

Humboldt White Footed Hefe 20oz$12.00

Soda & Juice

By the bottle$3.00

IBC Root Beer$2.50

Organic Apple Juice$3.00

Organic Cranberry Juice$3.00

Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice$4.00