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    Rancho Cielo

    4.8 (72 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Robin S.

    A truly unique dining experience, Friday nights only, get reservations! The culinary movement happening there is the real deal. They are transforming at risk youth into positive members of the community. The food is epic too.

    Friday evening's prix fixe dinner menu.
    Tosca S.

    Wasn't sure if my phone reservation would be accepted as a voice message states you may need to wait at least 2 business days for a response. I reached out to Rancho's social media account and Laura gladly accepted a Facebook reservation. Thanks Laura! GPS directions were easy to follow but part of the city's main road is in serious need of repairs. Campus scenery is beautiful and is surrounded by lush, green hills. Signs point you towards the Drummond Culinary Academy and the walkway leading to the restaurant is paved with red bricks honoring donors who assisted in Rancho's development. We dined at 5:30 p.m. and were able to witness the changing sunset. The dining room was still fairly empty so we were inundated with greetings upon arrival. The room is connected to a partially open kitchen so you are able to view the students preparing meals. Our attentive server was Dani, who has been with the academy for two years. As this was our first visit, we chose different items from each course in order to taste everything. The Cauliflower Purée, Osso Bucco, and Lava Cake were my standout performers. I informed Laura that this evening was a celebratory dinner, so the students prepared candles atop the desserts and sang Happy Birthday. At the conclusion of the evening, we were asked to survey our overall experience. Dining at Rancho Cielo is an unusual and original treat. You will not find any other restaurant which strives to provide a student-driven, fine dining atmosphere in an educational setting. I look forward to my next visit!

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    Audrey P.

    The view is exceptionally peaceful with rolling hills. Hit the 7:30 PM dinner service and watch the sunset in May. Service is efficient and attentive - pleasantly unexpected. The food is served at the right temperature, perfectly seasoned, flavorful, and elegantly presented. What an experience! The youth program at the culinary school is a unique and much needed program in the community. I look forward to the next Friday night dinner experience. (They only serve dinner on Fridays, 5:00 PM [I think] and 7:30 PM). Call to make reservations.

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    Stacie B.

    My husband and I sat out on the patio and it was the perfect way to end the week. We were greeted with seasonal menus and blankets next to the heaters. The food came out in a timely manner, the presentation was beautiful, and the food was delicious. We had the pleasure of being served by Jolie who was terrific. The view of the sunset was gorgeous and the music set the mood. We were given a desert recommendation by a gentleman named Joaquin who said he made the Creme Brûlée with love and there is no doubt he did. Will for sure return! Especially because you don't need reservations for the beautiful patio.

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    Way to expensive. Also the music was good but way too expensive. Please lower the price for music.

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