Bar Le Côte Seafood & Spanish Tavern in Los Olivos, CA

Daisy & Greg Ryan’s Spanish-Californian Seafood Outpost

Bar Le Côte is a popular, contemporary seafood spot in Los Olivos, California, brought to you by the team behind Michelin-starred Bell’s in Los Alamos. This is a perfect blend of fresh flavors of the Central Coast’s daily catch with the modern flair of Spain’s vibrant and diverse cuisine. The team serves up creative, ocean-inspired dishes in a laid-back, sociable atmosphere designed for sharing great food and good times.

This coastal bistro is cozy but polished, capturing that California-cool vibe that makes you want to linger over a glass of local wine. It really hits all the right notes, from its briny-fresh oysters to the crispy branzino, and all the great sea and Spanish food in between, with something for everyone.

Bar Le Côte is the brainchild of the dream team behind Bell’s in Los Alamos, Daisy and Greg Ryan, whose knack for creating culinary magic has already made them Central Coast icons. Their vision for Bar Le Côte was simple yet ambitious: bring the elegance of a classic French seafood bistro to the heart of wine country while keeping the vibe relaxed and welcoming. With Daisy’s background in fine dining and Greg’s eye for impeccable hospitality, it’s no surprise they’ve struck gold again. Their attention to detail shines through in every dish, every glass, and every warm smile from the staff, making Bar Le Côte a true reflection of their passion and talent.

This fall, there are new dishes as the weather is cooling off in Los Olivos: Santa Barbara Halibut and Paella Negra with Spanish Octopus, Hope Ranch Mussels, Squid Ink, Mojo Picon, and Charred Lemon. Also, they are offering a special New Year’s Eve menu — a stunning 7-course prix fixe featuring oysters, bubbles, and a perfectly crafted New York strip steak. Chef Brad is creating a fun night of celebration and a toast to what’s to come in the new year.

Bar Le Côte isn’t just a restaurant; it’s a vibe—a perfect stop after a day of wine tasting or for a special evening out. Make sure to get reservations early. Pro tip: if you can’t get a reservation, hit this restaurant at Happy Hour if you can, to get some of the most popular dishes at a great price.

Head to Bar Le Côte’s Happy Hour

Here are some of the highlights of Bar Le Côte’s Happy Hour menu:

• Oysters with Mignonette, cocktail sauce & lemon
• Peel & Eat Shrimp with BLC spice, cocktail sauce & lemon
• 3 & 3 – get 3 Oysters and 3 Peel & Eat Shrimp
• BLC “Royal” Caviar with potato chips, sauce gribiche
• BLC Spiced Fries with garlic aioli.

It’s best to get them all!

Bar Le Côte’s Best Main Dishes

Here are some other favorite from the menu over the last few years:

• Day Boat Scallop Crudo with pickled Mighty Cap Black Pearl Mushrooms, creme fraiche, and dill pollen
• Boquerones – skewers of marinated white anchovy, olives, pickled peppers, and sauce tonnato.
• Jamón Ibérico de bellota with aged manchega and marcona almonds
• Pulpo a la plancha with fingerling potato, frisee and saffron aioli
• Dry-aged, crispy-skin Branzino with onion puree, picked mustard seeds and onion jam.

And, please save room for these desserts:

• Spanish citrus live oil cake with pluots, chevre, honey, and fennel pollen
• Dark Chocolate pot de creme with whipped milk chocolate, chili spiced chocolate soil
• Pedo Ximenez Sherry with vanilla ice cream.