The Alisal Ranch and Resort Launches ‘California Ranch Cookout’ Series in September. in Tourism August 30, 2020. In the spirit of Julia Child who brought her classic French cooking techniques to Santa Barbara, The Alisal Guest Ranch brings Chef Ludo Lefebvre to create a rare dining experience at one of California’s historic ranches. The Alisal has been a hideaway for generations of families, couples and groups since first welcoming guests in 1946. The recreational offerings are plentiful at The Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort, but you’ll not be faulted if your ideal activity is to simply sit on your porch and gaze westward toward the beautiful Santa Ynez mountains. ... who parlayed her youthful acting fame into a TV series called Dinner at Tiffani’s on the Cooking Channel from 2015 to 2017 and published her first cookbook Pull Up a Chair in 2018. We did hook up to Alisal’s wireless Internet and were able to make calls through Skype on our iPhones. With plenty of wide-open outdoor space, the Alisal Guest Ranch in Solvang feels very well-prepared for the challenge of safe, socially distanced dinners. The roaring fire, plaid carpeting, and red tablecloths make you feel as if you’re walking into your grandma’s comfy dining room for a long leisurely meal. The Alisal, a 10,000 acre working cattle ranch, is California's premier guest ranch. Only a 30 minute drive from Santa Barbara, we invite you to experience the majestic surroundings of the Ranch, a secluded jewel surrounded by Sycamore and Oak trees featuring a range of settings for a … 4pm-8pm. The patio can accommodate up to 200 guests for a sit-down dinner event and 250 for a stand-up reception. Dinner at the Ranch house was gracious and the food excellent.with the servers being attentive but not hovering. The scenery here is breathtaking; blue skies, grazing horses, and tree shaded paths deter from the persistent phone… My guess is the high room rates go toward upkeep of the land, as opposed to having super-cool & edgy designed lounge chairs and spa services. Today, the romance and majesty of the ‘Old West’ remains in the ranch’s wide-open spaces and unspoiled natural beauty. Pictured from left to right: Guests enjoy Chef Anthony Endy’s acclaimed BBQ dinner cookout at The Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort; The Alisal’s 100-acre Spring Fed lake. Drive 30 minutes north of Santa Barbara and you’ll find The Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort’s 50 miles of riding trails, 100-acre spring-fed lake, two 18-hole championship golf courses, tennis courts, pool, spa, western-themed accommodations, fine dining, and endless ways to unplug and unwind. What is absolutely worth mentioning is the kindness of the staff. Tables brimming with fresh fruit, homemade baked breads and pastries and esculent entrees beckon you away from your comfortable garden-encased cottage. Dining at the Alisal's Ranch Room is a treat all of its own, with incredible breakfast buffets as well as a la carte selections that would enlighten even the most finicky breakfast eater. Dinner and breakfast in the dining room was good, and the musician playing in the bar was fun and completely entertaining. Its high-beamed ceiling, wall-to-wall windows, and beautiful stone fireplace creates a warm and inviting setting for an intimate dinner party. $300. We recently spend 2 days and one night at the Alisal Ranch. Played golf twice and the Ranch course was excellent and well groomed. The Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort – The Alisal Historic Adobe. Riders Alisal PUBLISHED WHENEVER A LITTLE CORRAL DUST NEEDS KICKIN’ AROUND Of The WINT ER 20 1 9 /2 0 2 0 HOLIDAYS AT THE ALISAL MAKE SPIRITS BRIGHT The holidays come alive at The Alisal the adults feel special as well. DINING Breakfast and dinner are served in the Ranch and Sycamore Rooms every day. As California's premier guest ranch, the Alisal transports guests back to a bygone era. From checking in with Jennifer to our departure it was Smooth and relaxing . The River Grill Restaurant can comfortably seat 80 guests.