Rancho Nicasio - Nicasio, California

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Great local spot that's hosted many many entertainers from far and wide. Once again we visited last night for dinner and a show featuring Todos Santos. It was perfect in every way. Sunday night, show started early in the evening which is perfect for the last weekend hours. Full menu offered sandwiches to steaks and all quite tasty. We were served dinner quickly and with reasonable prices as we watched the very talented trio. Some guests danced which was lovely. Thank you for a memorable evening.

James P.

I’ve stopped in Rancho Nicasio Restaurant and Bar a handful of times over the years, and the back outdoor area is awesome during the summer with live music and great food. I haven’t had dinner inside yet, but I have been to the bar several times, and it’s fantastic—lots of old records from bands on the walls and a great atmosphere.

On my last visit, I had a beer and ordered some oysters on the half shell. When they came out, they were room temperature and had quite a few broken shells mixed in. Before I even said anything, the bartender noticed something wasn’t right and asked about it. I explained the situation, and she immediately took them back and didn’t charge me. I really appreciated the attentive service.

This place has a great vibe, friendly staff, and is definitely worth checking out—especially in the summer!

Blake S.

Rancho Nicasio is such a cool place. It's so much fun to sit at a picnic table under the redwoods and enjoy the breeze, take in the sights and sounds, savior the food & drinks, and converse with friends and family. Kids can explore the grounds, respectfully, giving the adults time to settle in. I love their sandwiches on their Dutch crunch bread! And give it a go for brunch!

Chet D.

Had a wonderful evening recently at Rancho Nicasio for a concert on the lawn. We had purchased tickets in advance and showed up just minutes before show time. We were able to get 2 seats at a table not far from the outdoor stage where the Sun Kings Acoustic Duo performed.

These two artists played and sang as if Paul McCartney and John Lennon were right in front of us. It was a wonderful evening with really great music. We could have ordered dinner and arrived early but this time we just had beverages (and a desert).

I ordered their house Sangri and my wife enjoyed a glass of wine. And we shared the Churro with ice cream. We had such a good time, when we got home we purchased tickets for another concert later this summer - and we plan on going early and having their BBQ Dinner.

Heidi R.

We held an intimate reception at Rancho Nicasio in the Western Room and it was absolutely incredible. The building in general is beautiful but the Western room was so warm and inviting. The rental included the use of a large patio and it gave my guests plenty of room to spread out and mingle. There is also plenty of parking! The food was absolutely delicious and was a generous portion size. The real highlight of this venue however is the event coordinator Marina! She treated my small reception with the care and attention of a large event. She had the answer for every question I had and was always very easy to get a hold of. The way Marina and her team decorated the space was even more beautiful than what I had imagined in my head. Just a few weeks before my event I had a family member go through a sudden surgery and when I reached out to Marina about discussing some dietary accommodations she jumped right onto finding the perfect meal for them and truly went out of her way to make sure my guest was taken care of. Her compassion during a difficult time meant the absolute world to me and my family. If you're thinking about booking here do it asap! This place was truly a gem with absolutely incredible people working here!

Myla M.

the food was good. the highlight of my visit had to be the appetizers. my table got chicken wings and calamari they were both nicely seasoned and i asked for extra crispy on the wings. the sauce had great flavor and tasted homemade. i got the rancho burger which was okay. pretty plain burger and the fries were really greasy and ended up really upsetting my stomach but that’s person to person so id recommend giving this place a try!

RICH S.

A Ride Through Time in Nicasio

Took a ride out to Nicasio—a quiet little town that feels like it’s frozen in time. Just a small post office, some cows roaming the fields, and that classic white church that had us wondering if it was the one from November Rain. Whether it was or not, it had that same timeless vibe.

The roads in? Absolutely made for motorcycles—winding, smooth, and surrounded by rolling green hills that beg you to slow down and take it all in.

We landed at Rancho Nicasio for lunch, with outdoor seating tucked beneath towering redwoods and surrounded by wildflowers and open skies. Oysters and chowder were a must, and even the local cat came by for a visit—naturally, we shared a few bites.

It was exactly what we needed. A little reset. Some quiet time. Just me and the wifey soaking it all in.

Funny how a simple day like that can leave the biggest

Deborah K.

We went for a concert. It was a beautiful day outside in the middle of nowhere. Good sound, spacious, and intimate. A BBQ on the lawn. I'm vegan, so I do not get into that meat food, sorry..but, the kale salad was so delicious I could of eaten two of them.. Glad I'm going again this weekend for more music in the summer.