Food & Wine in the Central Coast
The Central Coast is quite literally a land of milk and honey—and a lot more, too. This is a land of almost unlimited abundance with several of the country’s leading wine regions, citrus groves, and some of the tastiest strawberries you’ll find anywhere in the world. Fishing boats head out from harbor towns for halibut, salmon, and sea bass. There’s even lobster, too.
Not surprisingly, the region’s rich selection of fresh vegetables, fruit, and seafood draws innovative chefs and restaurateurs who have helped establish the Central Coast’s reputation as a dining destination. And many local farmers are now growing specialty crops for gourmet products, including olive oils, jams and jellies, and even heirloom garlic. For information about a particular city, click on the Visitor Assistance links.
California Central Coast Food & Wine Listings
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Alex Madonna’s Gold Rush Steak House
An award-winning steak house, renowned for its elaborate pink and gold décor.
Alma Rosa Winery
Distinctive wines from an unparalleled region.
Ampelos Cellars
Soil-Vines-Wines. This is the order in which great wine is made. Our commitment to eco-friendly, natural farming and winemaking is evident in every sip.
Apple Farm Inn & Restaurant
Charming San Luis Obispo Inn with individually decorated fireplace rooms.
Bouchon Santa Barbara
With its warm and inviting ambiance, Bouchon is the perfect place to dine at a leisurely place.
Brick Barn Wine Estate
10 miles from the Pacific Ocean, Brick Barn Wine Estate is uniquely situated in Santa Ynez Valley AVA.
Cannery Row
Historic Cannery Row is Monterey California's premiere destination for great hotels, shopping, dining, family fun and nightlife. Plan your visit today!
Casa de Fruta
Discover Casa de Fruta, a family tradition and home of the sweetest, freshest variety of fruit anywhere on earth.
Eden Rift
Historic vineyard estate in San Benito County.
Guglielmo Winery
Family tradition of producing award-winning premium varietal wine from the now more than 100 acres of Santa Clara Valley estate vineyards, as well as wines from other premium wine growing regions within California.
Hitching Post II, The
We specialize in Red Oak-Fired Santa Maria Barbecue of perfectly grilled steaks.
Hitching Post Restaurant-Casmalia
World famous steaks and seafood are the staples for the original Hitching Post.
J Lohr Winery
40 years of family winemaking in Paso Robles, Monterey and Napa Valley
Laetitia Vineyard and Winery
Specializing in Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Methode Champenoise Sparkling Wines.
Manzoni Vineyards
Join us at either our Manzoni Cellars tasting room in beautiful Carmel-by-the-Sea, or at Manzoni Vineyards tasting room in the Heart of the Santa Lucia Highlands.
Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance
Paso Robles Wine Country – all you expect from a world-class wine region. Except snobbery.
Scheid Vineyards
Join us at either our tasting room in beautiful Carmel-by-the-Sea, or at our “home” location set among the vineyards in the heart of the Salinas Valley.
Tarpy’s Roadhouse
Relax in this 1917 roadhouse and enjoy five-star American country cuisine!
Uncorked Wine Tours
Uncorked Wine Tours serving the entire Central Coast and both Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo wine countries.
Ventura Harbor Village
Ventura Harbor, where visitors can relax in a sun kissed oceanfront playground.
Wineries of Santa Clara Valley
Discover Silicon Valley's wine escape – wineries of Santa Clara Valley.
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