This review covers three visits, the first two were midweek in 2025 and one two weeks ago on a…read moreFriday. It's an interesting setup, as there's a separate space for Pico and a space for Lumen Wines, however we were told that the wine tastings are done in the restaurant. The ambiance is upscale-casual, the service is excellent (thanks Kali for getting my joke and making me laugh on our last visit), and the food is wonderfully delicious. They have main floor seating, a balcony, and a back patio, so request your spot when making a reservation. DRINKS: They have a full bar and the cocktails we've tried were very well made. The wine list is primarily Lumen wines, but there are some other local and old-world wines available, and some alcohol-free cocktails and beer too. On our first visit, we tried a Lumen wine tasting flight consisting of a '21 Chardonnay, a '21 Pinot Noir, and a '21 Grenache, and a couple extra pours, like the Escence orange wine and the "Hey Ginger" Pet Nat (check out my separate review for Lumen Wines). FOOD: We've eaten something on all three visits and everything we've tried has been very good. The menu is seasonal, so it's ever changing. The appetizers/entrées we've tried are the Wedge Salad, Kabocha Salad, Grilled Carrots, Avocado Crudo, Channel Island Squid, Steak Tartare, Pico Burger, and Rabbit Carnitas Tostadas. The food is well-seasoned and prepared as ordered. The kitchen seems to work well with the wait staff to coordinate when courses are delivered, so you're not getting everything at once. Pico is one of our favorite spots in the Los Alamos/Los Olivos/Buellton area and well worth the drive if you're not staying right nearby. I highly recommend you check them out.

Sadly one of the worst meals I have had in some time. Slow, cold, meat over cooked, steak tartare…read morerecipe borders on inedible. Servers did their best but were clearly hamstrung by a kitchen not up to snuff. The yelp rating is exceptionally confusing especially va others in the market. Nothing was well prepared or considered.

We visited in weather-perfect, late October, but a couple months later we still talk about our…read moreweekend getaway to Los Alamos and our stop at Casa Dumetz. Yup, the Yelp reviews and their website paint an accurate picture. Super chill spot with good wines, friendly service, inviting outdoor area and excellent attention to detail. Whenever we return, we'll definitely carve out some time to have a glass or two here again.

The most honest review of Casa Dumetz begins with a warning to AVOID this place at all costs. While…read moreall advertising would suggest this is a friendly, female-focused winery, all staff members our group encountered seemed to be the exact opposite. Our group of 5 all ordered $30 wine tastings where we were not allowed to actually select the wines to taste. When I asked what wines would be included, the server identified several on the menu and unfortunately only half of these ended up being included in the final tasting. As our group began to enjoy our tasting, the staff unexpectedly took our heater away to warm a 2 top table without ever asking our group if we still wanted the heater (we did, it was 50 degrees out). One person in our group brought out a leftover bite of baguette from a previous stop in town and was QUICKLY alerted by the owner with the wag of a finger and note that "they sell food there and she can't bite her own food." The owner waited until my friend put her small bite in her purse before walking away. When checking out, the server told us we'd need to pay via one card only (fine) and proceeded to watch closely as my friend chose her gratuity option (rude). Although we selected a nice 20% tip on the screen prompt, the actual math shook out to a 24% tip without us ever agreeing to it. Short story: - Too expensive - Rude - Performative, white-centric feminism - Not worth visiting when there are so many other great options close by

Cute little place right in Los Alamos. It was pretty quiet in town as it was the Fourth of July…read more Majority of places were closed but we found this place. Not only beer, but they also have wine tasting and serves food. The whole vibe is actually pretty cute. Outdoor seating with umbrella as well as indoor. Majority of people were outside enjoying the weather. Inside, one section is like a cafe with tasting as well. We stopped by for a cold beer which they had a good selections and ciders. If we hadn't already had lunch earlier, the food here looked quite nice. Someone ordered a charcuterie board and it was quite impressive. Service was nice and the staff were all very friendly. I'm sure if it wasn't a holiday, this place does will probably be pretty busy when the town is full of people. Now that we've been through, it's definitely worth coming back.

WOW what a hidden gem! We came here for my 30th birthday trip celebration and were so surprised…read more I'm a big deviled egg gal and absolutely loved the board that we ended up getting two!! All of the cheese and nibbles were excellent! I will definitely be back. Sonia our server was the absolute best and was great with giving recommendations! Great vibes!

Affordable drinks. Relaxing atmosphere and fabulous customer service. Celebrating pride this month…read moreand occasionally karaoke.

Cute little wine tasting bar near many other places in downtown Orcutt. Great service with a smile…read moreand very helpful with helping to pick which wine we wanted to try. Service with a smile. Had a food truck outside in the afternoon and were okay with us bringing out snacks in.

Really nice place. Servers were so nice. Love the wine selections, some on my favs on the shelf…read more Tastings are well done. I recommend!

Mr. Steller was so welcoming and a perfect wine bar host. He had two tasting menus - one featuring…read morehigh-end Napa pours ($40) and one with his own three wines (plus a full glass of your favorite) for $20. I went for the $20 tasting and spent a lovely hour at the tasting bar, learning about the wines, the Stellers' history in Orcutt (as well as his great-great-great-great uncle who named the Steller Jay!). There are nice seating options, a few pretty couches and room for large or small parties (21+ only - them's the rules, peeps). If you like to sip and shop, be sure to visit Mrs Steller's boutique (Steller Home) a block away as well as the Deja Vu antique mall- about a 10 minute walk.

Yum! We came on Indian night and it was fantastic, the food and the service. I got the cauliflower…read morecurry which came with a side of rice and homemade naan. They have a great wine selection as well. Others should definitely come here!

I sat down outside, and it has been 7 minutes, yet no one has asked me if I need a menu…read more 10min... We shall wait and see how much longer it takes before I get noticed. Other patrons were asked if they needed anything.. twice. Finally, I flagged down the waitress for a menu and was guided inside to order my food. I opted for the anniversary special: potatoes, corn, shrimp, and a sweet wine. The owner was a little taken aback when he received a notification about my low-star review. I expressed that it was me, and to help him understand better, I explained the reason why. What was very unprofessional was that he verbalized this to the table next to me, revealing exactly what had happened and who had rated his establishment with low stars. Food 3/5 Music 5/5 Cleaningness 5/5 Customer Service 3/5 (May some improvement/ $7 tip for the Hostess,who finally attended me :) Sofie As I read the response from the owner I'm baffled..so from 3 stars to 1 stars . To say I used profanity, for what reason ?, however I did give a tip .Sir you have a bad temper. I didn't check in with anyone because no one was there and when I asked for a menu, 10 minutes later I was told the Menu for food was Inside. This is when you greeted me with a smile did you not forget. It's ok my review will stay and no I didn't just come to review, I wanted to yelp an eatery and I chose your establishment, I spent well over $40. Your passive aggressiveness shows.

I absolutely ADORE Lark + Sparrow!!! The vibe is perfection, the bites and drinks are beyond…read morestellar, the staff are incredible and helpful and super knowledgeable! Music is always top tier as well! I can't recommend this place enough!

Came here with my wife and in-laws. Cute little spot. Loved the decor. Bartender was really…read morefriendly. Definitely a place you could make your cheers. Had a strawberry martini which was solid. Definitely would like to go back and check out there new location. I would recommend swinging by for a drink.

This is now called the Barrel Room, in the basement level of the "new" tower at the Santa Maria…read moreInn. It is open at 5:30pm Thursday - Saturday only. I had my first visit here last night. The bartender was really on top of things, and I could tell he really knew what he was doing. I asked to taste a couple of the reds, and when he didn't have one downstairs, he poured me a taste of another Pinot Noir to sip while he ran upstairs to get the one I'd asked about. They serve many good wines, both very local and from other California regions. Some of the interesting local ones include a few varietals from the local Allan Hancock community college's viniculture program. The Allan Hancock ($9/glass) 2023 Pinot Noir was pretty impressive! Fruity and young. I also very much enjoyed the Kleemeier (also Santa Barbara County) 2024 Pinot Noir, which belied its young age in the best way ($12/ glass). This space has the bar and some soft seating, and around the corner is another seating area that looks like a wine cellar. Very cozy and cute. I will return.

Chill ambiance, low key vibe, and a great spot to grab a drink without all the noise. Cozy, a…read morelittle tucked away, and just easy to hang out in.