Any Trip Between LA and SF Needs to Include Bell's

"Inside the restaurant, fine dining veterans Daisy and Gregory Ryan shed the restrictive hallmarks of French cuisine in favor of a constantly evolving menu, which is rooted in local agriculture interpreted through the French culinary canon. They've even coined their own term for it - Franch - which feels equally appropriate for their sense of hospitality."

"With their hospitality group, Companion Hospitality - which includes Bar Le Côte, Priedite Barbecue, Bodega, and Na Na Thai spread across Los Alamos and nearby towns, alongside community food aid project Feed the Valley - the Ryans have laid deep foundations in the Santa Ynez Valley. Bell's has grown out of the community it calls home, putting the spotlight back on the people."

"Bell's channels the innate comfort of a French farmhouse, with a dash of vintage rug collector. The front door opens directly into the main dining room, which is populated with sturdy wood tables set against a tile floor. The bar peers into the front of the kitchen with a collection of hanging copper pots and a Karl Lagerfeld figurine watching over the room."

Bell's is a Michelin-starred French-inspired bistro located on the main street of Los Alamos in California's Central Coast wine country. Owners Daisy and Gregory Ryan, both fine dining veterans, have created a unique culinary approach they term 'Franch,' blending French culinary traditions with locally sourced ingredients from nearby farms and vineyards. The restaurant features a constantly evolving menu that reinterprets classic French dishes while maintaining their essential character. The Ryans operate Companion Hospitality, a hospitality group encompassing multiple restaurants and the community food aid project Feed the Valley. Bell's design evokes a French farmhouse aesthetic with vintage elements, including a bar overlooking the kitchen and an intimate dining room with wood tables.

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