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Patrick's Side Street Cafe
2375 Alamo Pintado, Los Olivos
Phone: (805) 686-4004

  • Category: American
  • Hours: Wed-Fri 11:30am-4pm, 5pm-9pm, Sat 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-9pm, Sun 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-8pm, Mon-Tue Closed
  • Price: $10 - $20
  • Serving: Lunch, & Dinner
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Reviews by the General Public

Local Favorite, 12/3/2009
Reviewer: Rick from Solvang, CA
We have had the pleasure of dining at Patricks for many years, both lunch and dinner. Lunch yesterday was one of the best! Service and food all top notch. Patrick was working the kitchen and room, stopped by to ask how was everything. We told him is was all fabulous, I mentioned how much I enjoyed the dipping sauce. He invited me back today to see how it is prepared! Watching him prepare the sauce, answering my questions etc., he really shows how much they care about the food and what they serve. Looking forward to going back!
WORST RESTAURANT EXPERIENCE! , 11/15/2009
Reviewer: MATT from Santa Barbara, CA
We stoped for dinner at Patrick's Side Cafe' we were a group of 8 people. That was my first and last time I will ever go to that place! I can tell you that we were the firts to arrive and the last to leave.... Not only the service was BAD and very SLOW, but the absolute rudeness and arrogance of the owener was unacceptable! We waited for 1 hour to get our food. We arrived at the resturant at 6.00 and left at 9.30! At the end of the dinner one of our frineds complained with the owner, and he didn't even excuss himself for the bad service. The food was very bad and Patrick Pasta Plate was the worst pasta I have ever eaten!!

RUDE, RUDE, RUDE and SLOW, 9/9/2009
Reviewer: Mike from Santa Barbara, CA
Patrick's Side Street Café I would say was one of the worst restaurants I have been to in a long time. As we walked in they had a total of 8 tables full out of about 20 or more so it’s not like they where to busy. BUT, they where to busy to seat us right away the staff was so rude they pushed one of our party out of the way. We waited over 30 minute to get our drinks. That was nothing it took an hour to get the food out and even then they brought one plate at a time. I would never tell anybody about this restaurant, they where rude slow and unorganized. Did I tell you there where 3 waiters, the owner Patrick, and three cooks. So that’s seven people that could not handle 8 tables. VERY VERY SAD I gave them a -1

Indigestion, 7/9/2009
Reviewer: Bea from Santa Barbara, CA
Our first and last time at Patrick's left us with sour stomachs because the chef was overcompensating for lack of flavor with bacon grease and copious amounts of salt. A sprig of Rosemary would improve taste without causing GI discomfort. The server was sweet and attentive. The location charming but was readily ruined by the poor attitude of the chef who yelled at us for making a suggestion. The chef/owner could stand to improve his hospitality skills; unfotunately he was especially aggressive and arrogant towards us and went out of his way to hurt our feelings in an attempt to pick a fight. We were gracious, tipped properly, and we hope he will improve his attitude. Try Mattie's Tavern instead.

Unfortunate, 3/18/2009
Reviewer: Rich from Santa Barbara, CA
Jumbo prawn had clearly gone bad but was still served. Pork chops undercooked and had to send them back but was almost scared of what the chef would say after he heckled some others from the second floor. Took an extra 20 minutes as my wife ate separately from the group. Then her chocolate was burned at dessert. The worst was the absolute rudeness and arrogance of the chef. Don't go here, you're not good enough. No soup for you.
What Attitude???!!!, 2/10/2009
Reviewer: Shirls & Joe Tyson from Buellton, CA
We have enjoyed Patrick's since he first opened in Los Olivos. The food is excellent, the service friendly and helpful. The Paella is magnificent! The Pastrami sandwich superb (toast the bread, please.) With or without attitude Patrick is one of the finest chefs anywhere with the added bonus of having a huge heart! The cafe feels like you are visiting his kitchen. We love the staff - every one of them has great personality. Patrick and staff provide great service and entertainment. What more could you want? Don't miss the experience when you visit our Valley.

Secrets of the CIA (Cullinary Institue of America)
Reviewer: Martin from Santa Barbara, CA
I pulled up to Patrick's Side Street Cafe in my silver Nissan 350Z with an appetite after some white knuckle driving in the Santa Ynez Valley feeling like James Bond. I had read no reviews and had no expectations when I walked through the door. Immediately I was surrounded by elegance and beauty. And I am not just talking about the waitresses! My server recommended Patrick's Pasta Plate. The pasta was perfect, and the chicken had freshness and flavor like it was right off the farm. The cream sauce completed the ensemble leaving me fulfilled, but not heavy. I had the pleasure of speaking with the owner/chef and discovered just how lucky I was. Patrick is no average chef! He has put his soul into is menu and his restaurant. You will not find a CIA gourmet chef with the passion and expertise of Patrick in conjunction with a small town atmosphere anywhere. Chefs of this caliber usually reside in 5 star restaurants in major cities. Overall, I felt more like I was in his home kitchen than at a café. I even compared notes with other dinners sitting close by. How often does that happen! I can't wait to bring my family and friends to Patrick's on my next trip.

Love this place!
Reviewer: Kurt from Lompoc, CA
Been going for years. Only ever had great dinners and service all around. To know Patrick is to realize that his eccentricities are second only to his big heart. Go there and enjoy!

Decent food, expected larger portions
Reviewer: Glenn from Buellton
For a higher priced place the portions were a little small. The dessert did not impress me. Atmosphere nice, did not understand the music they were playing though, they should change that to a bit more suitable to the place. I recommend Vineyard house in Santa Ynez over this place.
Bad attitude
Reviewer: Jean-Paul from Santa Monica, CA
What a shock we had upon what will be our last visit to Patrick’s Side Street Cafe. We have been driving to Patrick’s from Santa Monica since 4 months after he opened. Never have we been so disappointed by his lack of professionalism and by the behavior of his staff. Inexcusably bad service, cold food, a dog in the kitchen being held by a cook and Patrick arguing with his staff in front of customers is no way to run a business. My wife mentions to Patrick upon leaving that “his staff has a bad attitude today, lots of tension” and he says “I know” and gives her a dirty look. No apology, no “I am on top of it”, no “you are a valued customer I apologize”, nothing but bad attitude himself. His arrogance is reflected in the service and in the staff’s behavior that day. He could barely be bothered to hear about our displeasure with the experience. These are not cheap meals but there will be other options in town in the future. Our friends and I will now eat elsewhere. I have seen some other postings on his attitude and they reflect ours exactly. VERY DISSAPOINTING!

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