Dining at Rancho Cielo

On Friday evenings (seating times: 5pm, 5:30pm, 6pm and 6:30pm), venture off the beaten path and be rewarded with an extraordinary dining experience at Rancho Cielo. Under the guidance of Executive Chef Estevan Jimenez, students of the Drummond Culinary Academy prepare and serve contemporary California cuisine that speaks to the bounty and culture of the Salinas Valley and the students themselves. 

Guests have the unique opportunity to participate in their learning process, which is as much hospitality and culinary training as it is an empowerment journey. Serving “real customers” is the best way to prepare our students for successful careers in Monterey County’s hospitality industry—and beyond. Learn more about the dining experience.

Rancho Cielo’s Drummond Culinary Academy sustains its wine program through wine donations. Exclusive, high-end wines from patrons’ private collections help elevate the program, while moderate donations from local wineries and guests enhance the house list. Have a collection of wine you’re willing to share? Contact General Manager Wanda Straw at wstraw@ranchocieloyc.org to contribute to the cause.