Event Calendar

6:30pm-9:00pm

$88 per person, plus tax & gratuity

Get ready, Chef Cal’s Chicken & Brisket dinner is a must-eat event!  Begin the evening with a festive reception on the Harvest Terrace with live music and southern inspired specialty cocktails hosted by Lost Spirits.  Then step into our Harvest Room with exhibition kitchen by Sub-Zero and Wolf and take a seat inside Chef Cal Stamenov’s kitchen.

Tonight, Chef Cal celebrates this comfort classic with quality ingredients and refined techniques that showcase his organic fried chicken in three distinct styles alongside savory smoked Wagyu brisket and thoughtfully paired with select wines from our cellar.

11:00am - 3:30pm

Adults $88, Children 5-12 years old $35, plus tax & gratuity

Celebrate the arrival of spring with a delicious grand buffet. Traditional brunch favorites will be paired with Chef Cal Stamenov’s signature cuisine to include an array of fresh organic salads, grilled vegetables, naturally raised meats, oak grilled Pacific salmon, west coast oysters, farmhouse cheeses, fresh fruit tarts and more. A children’s Easter Egg Hunt will be hosted at 11:30am and 2:00pm, and the Easter Bunny will be available for pictures throughout the afternoon.

11:00am -3:30pm

Adults $88, Children ages 5-12 $35, plus tax & gratuity

Our spring inspired brunch buffet thoughtfully prepared by Chef Cal Stamenov and his culinary team will feature local organic vegetables, naturally raised meats, sushi and seafood bar, classic cheeses, tasty desserts and traditional brunch favorites. Accented by a classical harpist, the atmosphere will provide mothers with more than just relaxation as it is designed to pamper the entire family with an afternoon of world-class service and cuisine.

Don’t forget to stop and smell the roses. Our Rose Garden features over 150 varieties of heirloom roses, each in their own shade of spring. We won’t let Mom leave without handpicking one just for her.

Saturdays Memorial Day weekend through August 24^th, excluding July 14^th & July 28^th.

Complimentary – Resort Guests Only

12:00pm – 1:00pm

Chef Cal Stamenov is fortunate to have an extensive herb and vegetable gardens, vineyards, and fruit trees on our 28-acre estate.  And diners at Lucia Restaurant & Bar are equally fortunate to be able to sample Chef Cal’s creations from our own backyard.  Join Chef Cal and horticulturist Mark Marino for a tour through our organic herb, vegetable & flower gardens and meet our 180,000 resident honey bees.  Whether it’s aromatic herbs, sweet torpedo onions, colorful rainbow chard, sweet honey or fresh-picked roses from our garden, the ingredients are the catalyst for Lucia’s flavorful, homegrown dishes.

12:00pm – 2:30pm

Adults $45, Children ages 5-12 $20, plus tax & gratuity

Celebrate Memorial Day with Carmel Valley sunshine and live music at Lucia Restaurant & Bar. Our grand barbecue buffet offers free range chicken, natural angus beef, smoked Caggiano sausages, country potato salad, organic green salad and classic corn-on-the-cob.

12:00pm – 2:30pm

Adults $45 Children ages 5-12 $20, plus tax & gratuity

Celebrate Father’s Day with a summer-style celebration at Lucia Restaurant & Bar. Our grand barbecue buffet offers free range chicken, natural angus beef hamburgers, artisan sausages, country potato salad, organic green salad and corn-on-the-cob. From artisan beers to fresh-made seasonal dishes, or craft cocktails, Lucia is defined by an everything from scratch ethos that turns pure ingredients into pure artistry. Linger the afternoon away with a game of bocce ball or practicing your precision on the putting green.

12:00pm – 2:00pm

$75 per person, plus tax & gratuity

It’s a perfect Rosé kind of day in Carmel Valley.  Hosted in our gorgeous Rose Garden, join us and raise a rosy-hued glass to toast summertime fun as we sample a selection of our most refreshing rosé wines paired with olives and cheese thoughtfully selected by our favorite monger Chef Cal Stamenov, along with tasty light bites, a seafood bar and summertime inspired desserts.

12:00pm – 2:30pm

Celebrate the Red, White and Blue with lunch at Lucia Restaurant & Bar.  Our sunny Carmel Valley vibe, alfresco seating, warm hospitality, and picturesque view is the perfect place to celebrate America’s birthday. Enjoy live music and all-American barbecue favorites highlighting the peak of summer while our cocktail artisans serve up specialty hand-crafted libations inspired by Independence Day.

11:00am – 2:00pm

$105 per person, plus tax & gratuity

Escape to a peaceful, sun-drenched Carmel Valley sanctuary that inspires all the senses with the artistic nature of a setting that redefines the pursuit of effortless relaxation. Tucked throughout the olive trees, rosemary and thriving rose gardens, more than 1,000 lavender plants are in full bloom. With a glass of rosé in hand, stroll our abundant Chef’s Garden and fragrant lavender beds with horticulturist Mark Marino and get a sneak peek of our 180,000 Italian honey bees hard at work. Chef Cal Stamenov will delight guests with a lavender inspired grand buffet lunch with ingredients culled from our garden and vineyard.  This annual celebration is truly cultivated in Carmel Valley!

12:00pm – 2:30pm

No need to labor on Labor Day!  Celebrate with us at Lucia Restaurant & Bar.  Our sunny Carmel Valley vibe, alfresco seating, warm hospitality, and picturesque view is the perfect place to relax and unwind.

Enjoy live music and summertime favorites while our cocktail artisans serve up refreshing specialty hand-crafted libations.

11:00am – 2:00pm

$115 per person, plus tax & gratuity

Tomato lovers rejoice!  Championing the relationship between food and terroir, Chef Cal Stamenov brings the idea of farm-to-table back to the land with homegrown offerings from our local culinary artisans.  Sip a Bloody Mary while shucking oysters alongside local farmers, Dick and Bonnie Swank of Swank Farms, as they guide you through more than eight varieties of their certified organic heirloom tomatoes.  After a reception in the sunshine, step into Lucia Restaurant for a garden inspired lunch buffet featuring Chef Cal’s Tomato Ratatouille, Carmel Valley Gazpacho, roasted free-range Sonoma Chicken and natural prime beef.  Enjoy the bounty of Carmel Valley wine country at this annual event!

1:00pm – 3:00pm

$85 per person, plus tax & gratuity

Join Bernardus Winery in marking prime time for the annual grape harvest in the heart of Carmel Valley wine country. Harvesting grapes is the first step towards the finished bottle and is the busiest time of year. The afternoon will pay homage to the season with grape stomping and wine tasting as you enjoy live music, fresh Pacific Gold Oysters from Morro Bay and a family-style barbecue lunch. We invite you to witness our harvest firsthand and celebrate the culmination of a year’s worth of work, care and expertise. Winemaker Dean DeKorth and Vineyard Manager Matt Shea co-host this afternoon exclusively in Ingrid’s Vineyard.

12:00pm - 2:00pm

$75 per person, plus tax & gratuity

Experience an afternoon of culinary excellence at this annual event!  Small-farm cheese mongers, heirloom fruit enthusiasts, food and pastry masters, seaweed and olive oil experts, local beer artisans, wine producers and more will converge for the ultimate showcase of flavor and style.  Enjoy a casual Carmel Valley afternoon of discovery with live bluegrass music while you sip, savor, meet and mingle with these unique, local artisans.  This is the fall event you won’t want to miss!

11:00am – 3:00pm

Adults $95, Children ages 5-12 $32, plus tax & gratuity
Children 5 years and younger are complimentary
Delight your eyes and palate with a feast of traditional Thanksgiving favorites accented with Chef Cal Stamenov’s signature cuisine and all the trimmings.

5:00pm – 9:00pm

$135 per person, plus tax & gratuity
Celebrate Thanksgiving with an autumn inspired four-course tasting menu complimented with a distinguished wine list and intimate setting. Finish your evening fireside - the perfect setting for a holiday nightcap and toast.

6:30pm

$350 per person, plus tax & gratuity

There’s pure pleasure on the menu at this exclusive annual event!  Your evening of indulgence begins with Osetracaviar and a glass of champagne or black truffle martini as you step behind the scenes into Chef Cal Stamenov’s award-winning kitchen for savory bites right “off the line.”  Winter’s decadent ingredients span from France’s black truffles and Italian whites, to Maine’s lobster, exceptional Wagyu beef, foie gras, flavorful local golden chanterelles and more. Chef Cal pairs these awe-inspiring ingredients with Burgundies, Barolos and other rare wines from around the world to create the ultimate winter menu.  His decadent menu exemplifies how luxury ingredients with expert preparation can be crafted into sophisticated and unforgettable dishes.  This is a highly anticipated event you won’t want to miss!

5:00pm - 9:00pm

$145 per person, plus tax & gratuity

Revel in the holiday spirit and gather for an evening of celebration. An innovative 4-course menu highlights the holiday classics along with plenty of options to satisfy every holiday craving.

4:00pm – 9:00pm

$145 per person, plus tax & gratuity

Revel in the holiday spirit and gather for an evening of celebration. An innovative 4-course menu highlights the holiday classics along with plenty of options to satisfy every holiday craving.

5:30pm – 9:30pm

Six-course tasting menu, $195 per person, plus tax & gratuity
Lucia Restaurant & Bar sets the stage for an evening of romance, celebration and cheer. Ring in the New Year with a focus on seasonable, sustainable, yet decadently prepared fare with wines from around the world. Linger for a celebratory nightcap around the fire while enjoying live music into 2020.

11:00am - 2:30pm

Kick off the new year with a delicious brunch and live music! Brioche french toast, hangover hash, steak tartare, burgers piled high, bloody marys and mimosas are all on the menu to jump start your new year. Enter to win a prize for best New Year’s resolution.