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Santa Margarita

Along the southern border of the Paso Robles wine country lies Santa Margarita—a charismatic small town steeped in local history.

Experience the Central Coast Tasting Room

22720 EL Camino Real
, Santa Margarita, CA 93453

Our Hours

Closed on Easter, 4th of July, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

Chef Everett Walcott III has curated a ranch to table menu that embraces the local fare of our community. Wine and food can be enjoyed daily on our outdoor patio or in the tasting room.

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Café Menu

Appetizers

Butter Board $12

Whipped butter garnished with edible flowers, local honey, bee pollen, roasted nuts, fruit, and toasted artisan bread

Deviled Eggs $14

Five classic deviled eggs topped with smoked trout roe, lemon, and dill

Oysters Rockefeller $24

Half dozen baked oysters with cream of spinach and wild boar herb breadcrumbs

Local Cheese & Cured Meats $28

Stepladder Creamery cheese with Alle Pia sausage and seasonal accompaniment

Truffle Parmesan Fries $11

Thick cut fries tossed with parmesan cheese, chef seasoning, and truffle oil

California Olives $9

Marinated olives with citrus, herbs, and extra virgin olive oil

Tomato & Burrata $17

Heirloom tomatoes with creamy burrata, fresh basil, arugula, balsamic, and toasted artisan bread

Pork Belly & Wild Boar Sausage $20

Wild mustard seed spread and pickled red onions

Salads

Ranch Chicken Salad $24

Butter leaf, marinated ranch chicken breast, tomato, cucumber, pickled egg, Monterey jack cheese, crispy onions, with a smokey balsamic vinaigrette

Central Coast Market Salad $17

Rosé pickled onion, seasonal fruit, candied almonds, whipped honey ricotta, champagne vinaigrette

Reata Shrimp Salad $26

Fried shrimp with shredded phyllo dough, wild arugula, heirloom tomato, roasted corn, avocado, pickled red onion and citrus vinaigrette

Entrees

Tri-Tip Sandiwch $22

Slow-roasted tri-tip layered with drunken onions, chimichurri, paquito bean spread, and fresh arugula on toasted artisan bread, served with a side salad or fries

The Ranch Reserve Burger $23

New age american cheese, heirloom tomato, butter leaf lettuce, red onion, and toasted bun, serviced with a side salad or fries

Margarita Pinsa $19

Crisp Mamma pinsa topped with Renegade red sauce, heirloom tomatoes, Monterey jack cheese, and fresh basil

Local Catch $32

Local catch served with market vegetables, seasonal sauce, etto pasta, lemon, and thyme

Steak & Frites $36

Falt iron steak served with truffle fries, caramelized onions, mushrooms, and merlot steak aioli

Desserts

Cabernet Ice Cream $11

Housemade cabernet sauvignon ice cream finished with dark chocolate, and a caramel pecan cookie

Pistachio Acorn Bundt Cake $12

Pistachio bundt cake infused with avocado and orange, served with warm whey caramel sauce and toasted pistachios

Drinks

Seasonal Mocktail $10

Served over ice. Ask your host about today's featured drink. *Make it boozy with Sparkling wine +6

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Coke & Diet Coke | Black Iced Tea | Lemonade | Coffee | San Pellegrino | Sparkling Water | Apple Juice

Experience Santa Margarita Ranch

Adventure Beckons

The Ancient Peaks experience includes innovative agritourism and adventure offerings on the 14,000-acre Santa Margarita Ranch.

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Vineyard Ziplining

Perfect for families, friends, and couples, these ziplines let you soar over vineyards

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Foraging Tours

Learn the ancient art of foraging and unlock the magic of the natural world

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Escape Rooms

Welcome to ESCAPE! at Margarita Adventures, the Central Coast’s most inventive escape rooms

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Stay & Play

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Horseback Trail Rides

Guided horseback trail rides exploring the vast Santa Margarita Ranch and its diverse terrain

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eBike Tours

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Eagle Tours

Tour reopens early 2026. We had two eaglets fledge in 2025 and they have officially left the nest

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Located in the San Luis Obispo County Paso Robles Wine Region

Los Angeles, California

3.5 Hours

San Francisco, California

3.5 Hours

Central Coast Beaches

25 Minutes

San Luis Obispo, California

10 Minutes

The Historical
El Camino Real

Old California

Grapes were first grown at Santa Margarita Ranch by Franciscan missionaries in 1780. California’s original El Camino Real, the 600-mile “Mission Trail” connecting the state’s 21 missions, ran right through the ranch. In the 1800s, the ranch was a stagecoach stop for Wells Fargo and other stage lines traveling down El Camino Real. Even today, Santa Margarita maintains the ambiance of a classic Wild West outpost.

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