Dining at Alisal Ranch
Ranch-style dining
Our chefs have a deep reverence for the region’s bounty and a commitment to timeless food made from seasonal ingredients. Whether you’re having a casual bite on the golf course, or a more formal dining experience in the Ranch Room, your meal will beautifully embrace the essence of California cuisine and the heartiness of Western ranch cooking. You’ll also love our special events and festivities like alfresco barbecues at the Rodeo. In other words, get ready for your palette to be delighted.
From special holiday meals, to signature events like our BBQ Bootcamp, there is always something new to discover on the culinary scene at Alisal Ranch.
Meet the Culinary Team
Our talented, highly acclaimed culinary team comprises diverse chefs with unique skills and backgrounds.
Executive Chef Craig Riker oversees every aspect of the culinary offerings at Alisal Ranch.
Riker started his career as a sous chef at Santa Monica’s Michelin-starred Rustic Canyon under the tutelage of Chef Evan Funke, who is known for his celebrated Los Angeles restaurants Felix and Mother Wolf. Riker then moved on to roles with Forbes Five-Star hotels including Montage Beverly Hills, The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, and Belmond El Encanto, where he crafted unforgettable culinary experiences for a discerning, exclusive clientele.
Riker also served as the Executive Sous Chef for the opening of Mastro’s Ocean Club in Malibu, and later the Executive Chef of Oliver’s in Montecito–where he created award-winning, plant-based cuisine. Prior to joining the Alisal Ranch team, Riker helmed the reimagined Finch & Fork as Executive Chef at the Kimpton Canary Hotel.
A graduate of the California School of Culinary Arts’ Le Cordon Bleu Programme in Pasadena, Riker boasts more than 15 years in the hospitality industry. He is passionate about highlighting the abundant flavors of California’s central coast, and we are delighted to have him doing so here at Alisal Ranch.
Explore your options
Whether you’re in the mood for something simple, or you’re looking to celebrate a special occasion, our dining options are sure to delight. Please note that our menus change frequently, depending on seasonality and to highlight local products at their peak.
The Ranch Course Grill & Golf Lounge
Breakfast | Lunch | Open 8am-3pm
Enjoy the fabulous views from the patio, and be sure to ask about the daily drink specials.
The Grill at Alisal River Course
Breakfast | Lunch | 8am – 3pm
Open for limited seating inside and on our award-winning Terrace, overlooking the golf course with a view of the beautiful Santa Ynez Mountains and River.
Waggin’ Tongue Bar
Drinks | 11am – 4pm
Be sure to wet your whistle with local wines by the glass or bottle, local beers on tap, and a full selection of spirits.
Chuckwagon Grill
Lunch | 11am – 4pm
Join us for lunch at the Chuckwagon Grill, and dine poolside on our sunny patio.
The Oak Room
Drinks | 4pm – Close
This favorite meeting spot offers a full bar, local beers on tap, and wines from the local AVAs and appetizers.
The Ranch Room and Creekside
Breakfast 7am – 11am | Dinner 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Order from an extensive breakfast menu featuring seasonal fresh fruit, an assortment of fresh-baked pastries, eggs, bacon, sausage, and more local, seasonal selections.
Join us every evening for dinner. Our menu changes daily because we use the freshest ingredients from local farms and ranches.
The Ranch Course Grill & Golf Lounge
Breakfast | Lunch | Open 8am-3pm
Enjoy the fabulous views from the patio, and be sure to ask about the daily drink specials.
The Grill at Alisal River Course
Breakfast | Lunch | 8am – 3pm
Open for limited seating inside and on our award-winning Terrace, overlooking the golf course with a view of the beautiful Santa Ynez Mountains and River.
Waggin’ Tongue Bar
Drinks | 11am – 4pm
Be sure to wet your whistle with local wines by the glass or bottle, local beers on tap, and a full selection of spirits.
Chuckwagon Grill
Lunch | 11am – 4pm
Join us for lunch at the Chuckwagon Grill, and dine poolside on our sunny patio.
The Oak Room
Drinks | 4pm – Close
This favorite meeting spot offers a full bar, local beers on tap, and wines from the local AVAs and appetizers.
The Ranch Room and Creekside
Breakfast 7am – 11am | Dinner 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Order from an extensive breakfast menu featuring seasonal fresh fruit, an assortment of fresh-baked pastries, eggs, bacon, sausage, and more local, seasonal selections.
Join us every evening for dinner. Our menu changes daily because we use the freshest ingredients from local farms and ranches.
The Ranch Course Grill & Golf Lounge
Breakfast | Lunch | Open 8am-3pm
Enjoy the fabulous views from the patio, and be sure to ask about the daily drink specials.
The Grill at Alisal River Course
Breakfast | Lunch | 8am – 3pm
Open for limited seating inside and on our award-winning Terrace, overlooking the golf course with a view of the beautiful Santa Ynez Mountains and River.
Waggin’ Tongue Bar
Drinks | 11am – 4pm
Be sure to wet your whistle with local wines by the glass or bottle, local beers on tap, and a full selection of spirits.
Chuckwagon Grill
Lunch | 11am – 4pm
Join us for lunch at the Chuckwagon Grill, and dine poolside on our sunny patio.
The Oak Room
Drinks | 4pm – Close
This favorite meeting spot offers a full bar, local beers on tap, and wines from the local AVAs and appetizers.
The Ranch Room and Creekside
Breakfast 7am – 11am | Dinner 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Order from an extensive breakfast menu featuring seasonal fresh fruit, an assortment of fresh-baked pastries, eggs, bacon, sausage, and more local, seasonal selections.
Join us every evening for dinner. Our menu changes daily because we use the freshest ingredients from local farms and ranches.
Featured recipes
Bring a taste of Alisal Ranch to your home kitchen with these selected recipes from our chefs. Enjoy!
You will learn the tips and tricks for creating flavorful delicious ribs using Chef Endy’s recipe and the Big Green Egg.
In this video you will get step-by-step directions for creating dessert perfection, using Big Green Egg cookers, quality ingredients and some time honored outdoor cooking methods.
You can almost taste the plump grilled shrimp and smoky sausage in this video.
Chef Gordon was recently at Alisal Ranch and demonstrated how outdoor Big Green Egg cookers can be used to make mouthwatering baked goods.