Occidental has been known for generations ast the place to come for great Italian food, but American and Mexican food are offered as well. There is both dine-in and take-out food available, as well as deli sandwiches and pizza.
WHERE TO EAT
El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant
This is the closest thing Occidental has to fast food. They are very fast at preparing your order, so the wait is short, except perhaps for Thursday nights about 7 pm or so, when it seems like the entire Volunteer Fire Department has ordered burritos to get them through their Thursday night training.
Contact: 707-874-2752
Serves: breakfast and lunch - Mexican food, dine-in or to-go
Open: 6 days a week, closed Mondays. 9:30 am to 7 pm
Location: 3595 Bohemian Highway, Occidental, CA 95465
Website: none
Facendini's Occidental Market
Serves: freshly made-to-order sandwiches - deli style
Open: 7 days a week, 7 am to 7 pm except Sunday 8 am to 7 pm
Contact: 707-874-3312
Location: 3633 Main Street, Occidental, CA 95465
Website: none
Howards Station Cafe
Serves: breakfast and lunch - American cuisine
Open: 7 days a week, 7 am to 2 pm
Contact: 707-874-2838
Location: 3611 Main Street, Occidental, CA 95465
Website: none
Naked Lady
Named after the popular flower, there are no shenigans going on here with scantily-clad females. At the moment, the restaurant is closed for remodeling.
Contact: 707-874-2408
Location: 3782 Bohemian Highway, Occidental, CA 95465
Naked Lady website (www.nakedladycafe.com) is not up during the remodeling
Negri's Restaurant
Serves: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Italian Food
Open: 7 days a week, 9 am to 9 pm
Contact: 707-823-5301
Location: 3700 Bohemian Highway, Occidental
Mailing Address: PO Box 306, Occidental, CA 95465
Negri's Restaurant website: www.negrisrestaurant.com
Pignoli American Bistro
Serves: dinner. American cuisine
Open: Wednesday - Sunday, 5 pm to 9 pm
Contact: 707-874-9012
Location: 3688 Bohemian Highway, Occidental, CA 95465
Website: none
Union Hotel Bakery and Cafe
Serves: pastries, desserts, and coffee.
Open: 7 days a week, 6 am to 9 pm
Contact: Barbara Gonnella 707-874-3555
Location: 3731 Main Street, Occidental, CA 95465. Located off of the Main Steet parking lot, the entrance is on the left, next to the Union Saloon.
Union Hotel website: www.unionhotel.com
Union Hotel Pizzeria
Serves: lunch and dinner. Italian food,sandwiches, and pizza.
Open: 7 days a week, 11 am to 9 pm
Contact: 707-874-3444
Location: 3731 Main Street, Occidental, CA 95465. Go up the side street and go in the entrance on the side. The Pizzeria is off to the right after you enter and go past the restrooms.
Union Hotel website: www.unionhotel.com
Union Hotel Restaurant
Serves: lunch and dinner.Italian food
Open: 7 days a week, 11:30 am to 9 pm
Contact: Barbara Gonnella 707-874-3555
Location: 3731 Main Street, Occidental, CA 95465. Go up the side street and go in the entrance on the side. The main dining room is straight ahead after you enter and go past the restrooms.
Union Hotel website: www.unionhotel.com
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