Event Calendar

From Chef Cal’s kitchen to your Easter table we’ve prepared a menu worth celebrating.

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Dinner for two | $99 plus tax and gratuity.
Additional meals may be ordered in increments of two.

To reserve your dinner, please call 831-658-3400 by 10:00am on Thursday, April 9, 2020.
Orders received after April 9, 2020 will be based on availability only.

We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, April 12, 2020 for pick up between 3:00pm - 7:00pm.

Menu

11:00am -3:30pm

Adults $95, Children ages 5-12 $40, 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 May 23rd through August 24th, excludes July 11 & August 15

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 26-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 hamburgers, smoked Caggiano sausages, country potato salad, organic green salad and classic corn-on-the-cob.

12:00pm – 2:30pm

Adults $55 Children ages 5-12 $25, plus tax & gratuity

Celebrate Father’s Day with a summer-style celebration at Lucia Restaurant & Bar. Enjoy a grand barbecue buffet offering free range chicken, natural angus beef hamburgers, artisan sausages, country potato salad, organic green salad and corn-on-the-cob. Linger the afternoon away relaxing to live music while enjoying a craft beer or specialty cocktail and a game to bocce. A special “lime-in-one” putting contest will be featured for all guests.

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

$125 per person, plus tax & gratuity

Join us Saturday July 11th for Chef Cal’s annual lavender harvest celebration! With a glass of wine in hand, stroll our abundant gardens and fragrant lavender beds with Chef Cal and culinary gardener Mark for a sensory experience of roses, herbs and more than 1,000 lavender plants in full bloom…and get a sneek peek of our 180,000 honey bees hard at work. Chef Cal will delight guests with an unforgettable lavender inspired grand buffet lunch with ingredients straight from our gardens. this is the summer event you won’t want to miss!

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 views 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 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

$100 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!

$150 per person, plus tax & gratuity

4-course dinner.

11:00am – 3:00pm

Adults $95, Children ages 5-12 $40, 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

$145 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

$500 per person, plus tax & gratuity

There’s pure pleasure on the menu at this exclusive event! Your evening of indulgence begins with Osetra caviar 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, Nantucket Bay scallops, fallow venison, 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 four-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 four-course menu highlights the holiday classics along with plenty of options to satisfy every holiday craving.

10:30am – 2:30pm

Adults $95, Children ages 5-12 $40, plus tax & gratuity
Children 5 years and younger are complimentary
Kick-off your day when you want to and don't feel pressured to rise before you need to! Enjoy dining indoors or out with a range of traditional breakfast and lunch selections, fresh squeezed juices, illy coffee, a full bar with spicy bloody marys, mimosas & craft beer, and live music with friendly service.

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 2021.

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.