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Bell's
French
A French bistro in a small Central Coast wine town, Bell's runs on a tight three-choices-per-course format that keeps the kitchen focused and the meal moving. Nearly everything on the plate was grown or raised within a short drive, which sounds like a bumper sticker until you taste it. The chef holds a Michelin star and a James Beard nomination, and the cooking earns both without fussing about it.
Five honors, in evidence:
The record strongest first
- Michelin Guide 1 Star
- James Beard Awards 2026 · Nominee · Best Chef: California · Daisy Ryan
- Los Angeles Times The 101 Best Restaurants in California
- James Beard Awards 2025 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Restaurateur · Daisy Ryan and Greg Ryan - Companion Hospitality
- James Beard Awards 2023 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: California · Daisy Ryan
One number, weighted & current 92
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
- Halibut roti Michelin Guide
- Steak au poivre Michelin Guide
- Tarte au citron Michelin Guide
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