Bar Le Côte
2375 Alamo Pintado Ave
Los Olivos, CA 93441
BY ANTONIO GALLONI |
The Food:
Oysters; Pacific Golds, Mere Point Petites
Santa Barbara Sea Urchin
Savory Basque Cheesecake; BLC Royal Caviar, Goat Cheese, Shallot Crème Fraîche
Yellowtail Crudo; Sauce Maritimo, Avocado Purée, Pickled Turnip, Ilene’s Olive Oil, Cilantro Flower
Day Boar Scallop Crudo; Pickled Might Cap Mushrooms, Crème Fraîche, Dill Pollen
B-L-Caesar; Dressed Finley Little Gems, Aged Manchego, Breadcrumbs
Santa Ynez Corn Porridge; Figueroa Mountain Corn, Wild Shrimp, Santa Barbara Sea Urchin, Finley Basil
Yellowtail Collar; Lemon Caper Crème Fraîche
The food scene in Los Olivos has improved dramatically in recent years. I sensed a palpable increase in the quality of local restaurants on my most recent visit this past July. Perhaps the long-awaited re-opening of Mattei’s Tavern was a catalyst. I can’t say for sure. What does seem evident is that visitors today have unparalleled options when it comes to exploring the local dining scene. Bar Le Côte is one of the crown jewels in Santa Barbara wine country.
