At this upbeat bistro, savvy tourists and long-time locals adore chef-owner Rich Mead's sublime regional American cuisine. Indeed, you'll find no pretense or snobbery inside these Spanish mission-style walls; rather, the casual air and friendly waitstaff quickly make everybody feel at home. Menu highlights include a grilled portabello with Swiss chard and papaya mustard, roast chili-crusted lamb rack with red pepper coulis and red wine reduction, and grilled balsamic salmon with roast asparagus and new potatoes. Complement your entree with a selection from the eclectic wine list, which features labels from Santa Barbara to the Russian River Valley. Brunch draws high marks from area critics thanks to specialties that range from a tomato-basil omelet with fried potatoes to blue corn huevos rancheros with black beans.

Sun-Thu 11:30am-9:30pm; Fri-Sat 11:30am-10pm

Average Main Course Price: 24.00

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