For a break from fine dining in Occidental, check out El Mariachi. With outdoor seating and a laid-back atmosphere, this burrito-tamale joint makes for a delicious lunch stop. Enjoy a variety of freshly-made Mexican dishes like fish tacos, carnitas, and stuffed-full burritos.
If you’re visiting during the colder months, bundle up; indoor seating is limited.
Sometimes, huge portions and an express coffee window are all you need for a quick, delicious breakfast. Howard Station Cafe has a relaxed atmosphere, crowds aside. If you’re feeling non-traditional, try the smoked salmon omelette florentine, and walk off your breakfast with a jaunt through town.
They only accept cash, but don’t worry: there’s an ATM inside.
A modern twist on the old-town feel, Hazel has comfort food you didn’t realize you were missing. With wine, pizza, short ribs, salmon, mashed potatoes, and desserts like freshly baked pie and cupcakes, it may be difficult to choose during a visit to this bustling restaurant—you may need to come back again, just to taste everything they have to offer.
A local favorite is the fried Brussels sprouts served with Estero Gold cheese from California’s Cowgirl Creamery.
Italian dining equals family-style everything. Negri’s Original Italian Restaurant, with its casual, open atmosphere and bar serves up quality, old-Italian dishes like Nonna’s Ravioli and Franco’s garlic bread.
While they’re known for Italian, Negri's Original Italian Restaurant serves up a popular Taco Tuesday special every week.
The Union Hotel Restaurant is the warm and inviting family-run standard in Occidental. Dishes like pizza, minestrone, and roasted chicken with salad will leave even the largest of parties feeling full and satisfied in an atmosphere that evokes a quintessential, Italian eatery, replete with strung lights, wood-hued walls and checkered tablecloths.
Stop by the Saloon (also on the hotel property) for a cold beer and jukebox music.
One of the few pubs in town, Barley and Hops Tavern not only serves up microbrews, but from-scratch fare, too. Choose from a wide selection of craft beer including local favorite Purple Haze, and listen to local stories at the bar.
Vegans don’t fear. Barley and Hops Tavern makes a homemade vegan patty so you can get your burger fix.
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