Visit Cold Spring Tavern

At first, I was a little curious about this place location, but once we got there, it was totally worth every single mile drove. We got there 11:45, which had 14 min. since it opened and there were people already, but we got lucky to get a table right away. Starter with some onion rings , which were amazing with a cold beer. You must try the trip tip sandwich, and the BBQ sauce to me is one of the best I ever had. We also had the chefs special of the day, which was a New york steak with mash potatoes and perfectly cooked. We definitely will be back.. Place opens 11:30 and closes at 4 pm. Drive to get there off the highway is a little curved, but drivable.

This is a hidden gem. It is tucked off the beaten path down a windy narrow road. Under a canopy of trees and next to a flowing spring. The buildings and laid back atmosphere make it a must see adventure. A few things to keep in mind if you are planning a trip here are that the weekend is very busy and parking especially for cars are limited to parking on the shoulder of a narrow road, which means you may have a bit of a hike to get to the tavern. Motorcycle parking is much easier with the parking in a designated spot next to the tavern (dirt and gravel, uneven surface). I ride a large bike and was able to park relatively easy. The food was fantastic, I would go back again just for the tri tip sandwich. The ride was beautiful with a great view of an arched bridge which was breathtaking. My advice is to arrive from south end of Stagecoach road and leave heading North which is downhill from the tavern.

Up on the hills in this amazing western and rustic tavern, you can enjoy their sandwiches, sipping a chill beer while listening to live music. The battered onion rings and the pork ribs were super good! The staff is nice, lots of spots to enjoy your meal outside. It's worth the trip!

This spot is amazing. Worth the trip, great food, great atmosphere, cool history. All of the food we got was amazing, including the tri tip and the onion rings of course. The bison sandwich was also out of this world.

Fairly Tale level spot nestled in the Los Padres Forest. Delicious food (tri tip is to die for!) and everything we have tried is excellent! The onion rings are big enough to be lunch and delicious enough you'll be satisfied. The staff is very kind and friendly, even when they are slammed. You can sit inside or outside and enjoy the nature. The history in and of itself would be a reason to stop by, but this place is a true gem. It's often dusty outside so be mindful to lift your feet when walking around the outdoor diners. Parking can be difficult sometimes, so just find a good spot to pull off the road as close as you can get.