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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: 4.5

Hazel - Occidental

4.5

238 Reviews

$31 to $50

Californian

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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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 238 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.1Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

95% of people would recommend it to a friend

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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Reviewed on August 5, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
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.
B
Broom
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Reviewed on December 11, 2018
overall5foodserviceambience
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.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2017
overall5food4service5ambience5
THE FOOD IS VERY GOOD. SERVICE IS GREAT. FREINDLY STAFF
OT
OpenTable Diner
Exclusive
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 5, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Upscale dining in a lovely intimate spot in Occidental.
FC
FrannieC
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
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.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 1, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience3
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...
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2017
overall5food5service4ambience4
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.
B
Beedle
San Francisco
46 reviews
vip
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a local hot spot while in the Occidental area it is a must visit!
N
Nori
San Francisco
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2017
overall4food4service3ambience3
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.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 24, 2017
overall4food5service5ambience4
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.
LM
LeMoi
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food! Great service. Definitely worth the drive.
SA
SAW1
San Francisco
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent starters and Pizza as well as other main courses which are very large. We always wish we had shared the main courses. Wonderful local wine selection. The service is exceptional.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this restaurant! The food is delicious and everyone is so warm & friendly. This was my second visit and I loved it even more that the first time. The Brussel Sprout appetizer is my absolute favorite. The Lemon Bars for dessert were "melt in your mouth" delicious. I will definitely be returning to try the pizza -- which looked scrumptious -- and other items on the menu.
s
sandl007
San Francisco
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2017
overall4food4service4ambience4
Been here many times and has always been a satisfying experience. The passion of the chef shows in each dish, the servers are very friendly and accommodating.
C
Cjdouglas45
Birmingham
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2017
overall4food5service5ambience3
Wonderful restaurant with excellent menu choices. Large portions and high quality, creative dishes - we even had delicious leftovers the next day too! The staff were extremely friendly which made for an extra special evening.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2017
overall5food5service4ambience4
Very nice small restaurant in the quaint town of Occidental. Great pizzas, and we had a great pizza baker in our group, who said so himself!! Ribeye steak was big and perfectly cooked. Home baked bread was very good as well.
EA
EAC74
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 11, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our starters - the brussels sprouts, arugula salad, sourdough bread - and pizza - egg & sausage and pepperoni - were so great that our party of three couldn't resist trying three separate desserts instead of splitting. I think I won with the chocolate pot de creme, but the olive oil pistachio cake and hazelnut sundae were close-close-close seconds. Most friendly and helpful waitstaff, even on a busy Saturday night. Multiple wines available from Preston, my favorite local winery. Their Zin was the perfect accompaniment to everything we ordered, just like our server said it would be. Will definitely be making this a regular stop.
LB
LeilaB
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was A M A Z I N G ! The service was great as well
EF
EricaF
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2017
overall4food5service4ambience5
We were there for our anniversary and Hazel felt like a sweet spot for date. We left super satisfied! The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming. And the food was terrific! We shared a couple of appetizers. The brussel sprouts were a bit! Next was the sausage and egg pizza. It was perfect! And we finished with both pistachio olive oil cake and salted honey pie! The cake was very good but I could have eaten an entire salted honey pie! We will definitely be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience4
Hazel is a small gem of a restaurant in Occidental. The seasonally appropriate salads full of local ingredients, wood oven pizza cooked to perfection, large portioned comfort food entrees (seafood stew and slow cooked pot roast) were all mouth watering delicious. Save room for homemade dessert ( Pot de Creme and Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Crust Pie). All was served with attention and smiles.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 5, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent They source local ingredients For example the arugula salad featured a blue cheese from point reyes cheese maker that I, a hater of blue cheese found delectable. Friendly atmosphere where you can chat with neighboring tables A pleasant dining experience
JW
JudyW
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2017
overall4food4service5ambience4
Loved the food, great atmosphere, very good service
O
Occimoron
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience4
This place never disappoints! Great food, warm and friendly, the new Occidental gem!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Birmingham
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2017
overall4food5service5ambience5
Another visit to this great restaurant. My only complaint is they didn't serve soup on a very rainy night.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 4, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a lovely dinner at Hazel, before we went to a concert. Service was fantastic, paced perfectly. We shared the octopus salad, which was well composed (tender octopus, tender lettuces, well balanced veggies), with a very subtle vinaigrette. Then we had the best rib eye of my life - large, perfectly cooked (rare), flavorful and juicy. It came with roasted potatoes (excellent!) and kale. For dessert we had the Hazel Sunday, which was just delicious, with caramalized almonds and homemade fudge and caramel sauces. We will definitely be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 29, 2017
overall5food3service5ambience4
We were a party of four...one of whom have very serve food allergies...our server went far above to explain how meals were served...she checked several times with the chef to also check ingredients used during the cooking progress. Thank you to our server for taking time to make sure our evening was pleasurable and food safe!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 28, 2017
overall5food5service4ambience4
The roasted chicken, the pizza and the arugula salad were all excellent as is their wine list.
HK
HelenK
San Francisco
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2017
overall3food4service4ambience3
We love having this little restaurant in our tiny town. The menu continues to be pretty limited although the dishes are well prepared. Pizzas are the best value here, but sometimes we want something more unique so we look to the salads and entrees. The beet salad was good, but there were too many beets and we couldn't finish it even though we shared it. The pot roast and fish (halibut) stew were excellent, but once again the proportions were inconsistent. The pot roast serving was huge, but the fish stew was too small. A small amuse-bouch such as tepanade/toast or olives before the meal would be well received. The service was warm and efficient.
CH
CarrollH
San Francisco
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2017
overall4food5service5ambience4
Our meal was delightful; service was timely and friendly; cuisine was tasty and original. My husband had a halibut stew which was outstanding and I had a rice risotto - very tasty! We shared an arugula salad and roasted brussel sprouts - excellent. The only thing that I would like to be different is the noise level in the restaurant; it was very energetic!
SF
SueFace
San Francisco
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2017
overall5food5service4ambience4
Love Occidental and love Hazel's. Have only been there with girlfriend's but I recommend for couples and families as well.
N
Nadia
Central Coast
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great New Year's Eve dinner here! Brussels Sprouts is a must!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love Hazel, this was our second time and we'll definitely be back. Brought some friends for New Years Eve dinner and Hazel didn't disappoint. Pizzas are awesome, risotto was delicious, and my personal favorite are the Brussel sprouts. Love Hazel!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Someone had recommended the chicken , which I ordered, and it was excellent. I've been to Hazel several times and it was excellent every time I went. The Ribs are killer and the Pot Roast is excellent. Nice wine selection. This time I tried Jigar's Cabernet which is also excellent. Next time it will be the Rib Eye which I hear is excellent.
S
Suzy
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic!
FP
FernP
Portland
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food. Exceptionally favor full and interesting pizzas. Good selection of local wines. Highly recommended.
RP
RuthP
San Francisco
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved this little place. Food was wonderful and the staff very friendly and helpful. One caution, if you are coming from Guerenville at night don't take Green Valley road. It is very dark and dangerous. It may be longer but take the Bohemian highway. It will be a much more pleasant meal. My husband had two large glasses of wine to recover from the drive.
s
seas
San Francisco
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2016
overall4food5service4ambience4
Delicious wood oven pizzas, roasted Brussels sprouts that would convert the vegie haters, and fun atmosphere. Rustic Occidental is a drive through the redwoods ending with the delicious aromas of good food and tasty cold artisan beers. Delicious but make sure you have a reservation!
F
Foodie
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hazel is extraordinary. They use local Farmer's produce, and the food is always amazing. They keep vegetarians and meat lovers very happy!
MS
MSKS
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great sides, pizza, entrees, and desserts plus wonderful service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a wonderful place to eat. Delicious food, great service and located in a beautiful location this is a great place to start or finish your day in Sonoma county. I just wish it was in my town 😉

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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

Organic Tomato Juice$3.00

San Pellegrino sparkling water$5.00

Hot Chocolate$4.00