Pico

One of my favorite restaurants of all time. Chef puts so much time and thought into each part of the meal. It's incredible how such a small ingredient has so much r and d behind it, but you can tell.

We just left “burger night”. Our conclusion is that we will definitely be back to this place. I had the garbage plate which is a nod to Rochester where chef Drew told us he was from. It was sweet and spicy and the mustard woven into the mix was a really good idea. My partner had a plain burger no bun with bacon. It was sooooo flavorful!!! I’m getting that next time. The ambiance of this place is also stellar.. books and wine everywhere. The yellow dot dried flowers on each table.. prints of old time Los alamos on the walls. Heck I even loved the soap in the bathroom. There’s also a kids hideout/cave place.. how fun. They know what they’re doing in this place.

Very creative menu. Delicious food. Great service! I brought a bold cab but that didn't go well with the mostly Asian themed options. (I don't eat beef which would have gone better.) I'm sorry they changed the menu that way but the food is still great

This place is amazing. The rustic setting, welcoming vibe, intriguing menu, and friendly and classy service set the stage for the main attraction - food to die for. From starters through the entree, everything was perfectly prepared, visually appealing, and tasty. We'll be back again and again. Thanks for a wonderful dining experience.

Walking past this quaint general store you’d have no idea there was a beautiful expansive garden out back with fire pits and all. The burrata with smoked plum starter was fantastic, and we especially loved the Aloha Tuna. Wine selection was fantastic, staff was friendly, and everything felt very clean and safe. Will absolutely be back to this gem of a restaurant.

Lily Sheedy

Pico is my new favorite restaurant in the SYV. We had a large group dinner planned for 14 people and Maria, the manager, was extremely helpful and kind in helping us plan this dinner party. She was very detailed and helpful with the group’s dietary restrictions and all of the food was incredibly delicious. Our whole group was blown away by the beautiful place settings, custom menus, name cards, cocktails, food and everything in between. We cannot express how grateful we are for such an incredible experience. Also, our server Kristen was fantastic and so kind. Thank you to the Pico team - we will definitely be back!

Susie Reilly

We stopped by Pico for lunch following a bike ride. Needless to say, we were very hungry, so enjoyed our food before taking many photos! All was spectacular! Haley, our server recommended tasty beverages to pair perfectly with our food. Haley is so intuitive and quick to grasp what a customer would enjoy eating and drinking. We ended up ordering several dishes over the course of our meal - avocado crudo, french fries, burrata salad, hamburger, pork chop entree, dessert and drinks. They have indoor and outside patio seating. Pico is one of our favorite local restaurants owned by a lovely family.

Monika Lancucki

I first read about Pico in the Qantas in-flight magazine about 8 years ago. It piqued my interest because I have family in Los Alamos. The food looked great and to say that the wine list is extensive would be an understatement. Finally made it last night and it was fantastic. Friendly south west American service, great ambience, delicious food and fabulous wine pairing. We tried the beets with burrata, steak tartare (can I just say the beef in these parts of the US is absolutely spectacular), rabbit carnitas tostadas, crispy cauliflower and the rib eye special with fingerling potatoes and arugula. All was delicious. We paired it with a Nebbiolo which like the meal was excellent. Reluctant to bring the evening to a close we also ordered the berry crisp with ice cream for dessert. First class food and service but with that warm Californian vibe. Will be back! Thanks for a great night! Be sure to add this to your Central Coast road trip plans!

S C

This was one of the only restaurants open when the rest of the town was closed on a random Wednesday- and we were so happy with our experience. Something happened to our server so we ended up getting helped by someone who ordinarily does other work busing tables etc and he was AMAZING!! He definitely should be promoted to server. He was so attentive, always approaching with a big smile and all three of us adored him! He also knew all about the food and drinks and had great recommendations. All of the food was amazing- next level! It was so good we even grappled over it lol. Obviously be prepared to spend a lot for small portion sizes but this was expected given the type of restaurant it is. There’s indoor and outdoor seating with heating. Both are equally charming.

Kimberly Jackson

It has been several years since I’ve been to this restaurant and I still dream about the food I had here! It is THAT good! Such a great experience. I’m absolutely coming back if I’m ever in the area!

Rebekah Hester

Pico was one of the best, if not the best, dining experience. Our server Misty was so sweet and server assistant Danny was on top of everything. Chef John was an artist. He was also very attentive and accommodating to our diet restrictions. Also, wine expert Kase was very helpful with helping us find exactly what we were looking for. Thank you everyone for making our night so special!

sasha

This was an amazing restaurant! We stopped in Los Alamos to use a bathroom while on a road trip, and this place called our eye. We ordered peach crumble, and it was exquisite! The peaches were from the tree that was in the back patio, and it hit the spot! Additionally, the service was amazing. Our server was so sweet and attentive. She paid great attention to small details and was extremely polite. The bathroom was also beautiful. That is not the main point of this review, however, it is worth noting that the bathroom was clean, with high-end soap, and very nice towels. Overall, if I were to stop through Los Alamos again, I would definitely come back for that crumble.

Shaun J (Jeba Diah)

Totally blown away by their food and wines. Everything was far better than I was expecting, and i didn't have low expectations as it's a nice place, it's a bit pricey but worth it. The wines were really good but double kudos to the chef, my goodness. Clam chowder, burger, vanilla custard gelato...om nom nom is a more honest description than excellent (which is good). Comfortable atmosphere but still elegant. Its a must in my book. With the wine yoga my wife is dying to try, hikes, and cottages we may come back from Sac area just for this. Even my dogs who were welcome outside had a hard time leaving:)

Carla Mead

We made reservations at Pico for 3 pm on a Saturday and everything was phenomenal. Our server, Kerry (sp?), was fabulous and made the experience SO personal for us. She recommended items on the menu, explained the dishes to us, and make us feel like we were VIPs! The vodka and gin cocktails were DELICIOUS and definitely had a vintage-vibe to them. We had the olives which were in this olive oil that was so good, I sopped it all up with the bread provided. Then, we moved onto the beef tartar, which was my husband's favorite. After than, we had the steak frites - the steak was perfect and the horseradish sauce was perfect! We also had the beet salad...and lemme tell you, I'm still thinking about it! It was beets on a smoked cheese base with pistachios. (see pic) Just WOW. For dessert, we had the blueberry "hand pie" with a dollop of vanilla ice cream. What a gem!!! And the chickens meandering around didn't hurt either - they were SO CUTE!!! The restaurant is gorgeous, but the outside is just a slice of heaven. Definitely recommend!!

Brian Garwood

One of my favorite restaurants of all time. Chef puts so much time and thought into each part of the meal. It's incredible how such a small ingredient has so much r and d behind it, but you can tell.

Heidi Helfand

We just left “burger night”. Our conclusion is that we will definitely be back to this place. I had the garbage plate which is a nod to Rochester where chef Drew told us he was from. It was sweet and spicy and the mustard woven into the mix was a really good idea. My partner had a plain burger no bun with bacon. It was sooooo flavorful!!! I’m getting that next time. The ambiance of this place is also stellar.. books and wine everywhere. The yellow dot dried flowers on each table.. prints of old time Los alamos on the walls. Heck I even loved the soap in the bathroom. There’s also a kids hideout/cave place.. how fun. They know what they’re doing in this place.

Gregg Oelker

Very creative menu. Delicious food. Great service! I brought a bold cab but that didn't go well with the mostly Asian themed options. (I don't eat beef which would have gone better.) I'm sorry they changed the menu that way but the food is still great

Jim Ahler

This place is amazing. The rustic setting, welcoming vibe, intriguing menu, and friendly and classy service set the stage for the main attraction - food to die for. From starters through the entree, everything was perfectly prepared, visually appealing, and tasty. We'll be back again and again. Thanks for a wonderful dining experience.

Seth Kallen

Walking past this quaint general store you’d have no idea there was a beautiful expansive garden out back with fire pits and all. The burrata with smoked plum starter was fantastic, and we especially loved the Aloha Tuna. Wine selection was fantastic, staff was friendly, and everything felt very clean and safe. Will absolutely be back to this gem of a restaurant.

Stopped @ this spot for a cocktail prior to dining @ Bell's. Ended up getting an appetizer to hold us over till our dinner reservation +they had homemade rye corn bread a 1st for us we had to try...it was phenomenal!!!😋 Food, service & quality top notch! We can't wait to go back & actually dine.

Hunter

We planned a dinner for a large group here and it was incredible! They were incredibly accommodating and helpful during the planning process. the server Kristin is AMAZING and the food was so so good. We will be back!!!

The service was lovely. However, the food left much to be desired. Very small portions, tasteless, and very salty. The best thing we had was the rye cornbread with honey butter and one of the special salads.

Having been here before for dinner and enjoying our experience, we tried brunch on a warm late October Sunday. My wife had the mimosa that had watermelon juice replacing the orange juice (the juice used varies weekly) while I had a Michelada which for me a bit under spiced through tasted okay. For starters we ordered the cinnamon rolls which were straight from the oven and very tasty. My wife had the special for the day which was a brioche covered with smoked bacon, shallots, a cream sauce all which were very good. Others at our table had the Spanish tortilla which came with a salad and though it tasted good the portion of the tortilla was on the smaller size. I went for the steak and eggs and while the steak was very well seasoned and cooked perfectly the frites ended up as waffle fries which were okay. Service was good and we appreciated her cheerful personality. While nice to have another local option for brunch wouldn't be high on our list due to the pricing though we will continue to come for dinner.

Ambience was good and cozy . We did one dos i.e grilled shrimp this was average nothing special but was decent and 2 Tres they are duck breast which was soft and yummy and whole branzino, am personally not a fish liking person but I enjoyed eating this recipe . The fish was cooked properly and decent seasoning so could taste the fish with little chopped onions and lime tasted delicious

This place was solid- creative menu and good service. I will say the structure of the menu is a bit confusing- it's split up into three different sections (uno, dos, and tres). Uno and dos kind of both fall into the appetizer category- it just seems unnecessary. Big fan of how most of the plants out back are harvested and used in the food. The waitress was nice but she used my full name from the credit card receipt- kind of off putting.

Cally

The service was lovely. However, the food left much to be desired. Very small portions, tasteless, and very salty. The best thing we had was the rye cornbread with honey butter and one of the special salads.

Sal FromCal

Having been here before for dinner and enjoying our experience, we tried brunch on a warm late October Sunday. My wife had the mimosa that had watermelon juice replacing the orange juice (the juice used varies weekly) while I had a Michelada which for me a bit under spiced through tasted okay. For starters we ordered the cinnamon rolls which were straight from the oven and very tasty. My wife had the special for the day which was a brioche covered with smoked bacon, shallots, a cream sauce all which were very good. Others at our table had the Spanish tortilla which came with a salad and though it tasted good the portion of the tortilla was on the smaller size. I went for the steak and eggs and while the steak was very well seasoned and cooked perfectly the frites ended up as waffle fries which were okay. Service was good and we appreciated her cheerful personality. While nice to have another local option for brunch wouldn't be high on our list due to the pricing though we will continue to come for dinner.

Nate Wooding

This place was solid- creative menu and good service. I will say the structure of the menu is a bit confusing- it's split up into three different sections (uno, dos, and tres). Uno and dos kind of both fall into the appetizer category- it just seems unnecessary. Big fan of how most of the plants out back are harvested and used in the food. The waitress was nice but she used my full name from the credit card receipt- kind of off putting.

swaroop krishna

Ambience was good and cozy . We did one dos i.e grilled shrimp this was average nothing special but was decent and 2 Tres they are duck breast which was soft and yummy and whole branzino, am personally not a fish liking person but I enjoyed eating this recipe . The fish was cooked properly and decent seasoning so could taste the fish with little chopped onions and lime tasted delicious

G Levy

The stepladder cheese appetizer was overpriced for what you received. A mouse would have been disappointed you would be lucky if you received an Oz of cheese on the board