About Us
Valle Eatery & Bar
Valle Eatery & Bar is located inside the new Hilton Garden Inn in Lompoc. Unlike the quintessential H.G.I. restaurants, it is an independent concept and the result of a collaboration with a local Lompoc chef and is designed to highlight the generous bounty of fresh produce and ingredients found on the Central Coast.
The menu includes a broad range of cultures to bring fresh, forward flavors to both the Lompoc community and the hungry traveler. Beverages include handcrafted, seasonal cocktails made from local ingredients along with local wines and beers on tap.
The new Hilton Garden Inn features 156 contemporary and spacious rooms along with an expansive ballroom with over 3,000 sq. ft. of event space.
Executive Chef Ofelio Flores
Chef Ofelio Flores worked in the kitchen with his mom and grandma growing up and fell in love with cooking. His formal training includes the Gordon Blue San Francisco California Training, C.I.A. St. Helena and the C.I.A. Hyde Park New York. Chef Ofelio moved to New York at age 22 and worked his way up through every position in the back of the house.
After New York, he moved to California where he worked as the Executive Chef at the Marriott in Buellton. He has considerable experience in executing large events and banquets, and is always calm and focused under pressure.
Chef Ofelio takes great pleasure in preparing dishes for his guests and is always seeking new ideas that continue to impress with unique flavor combinations. He prefers to focus on fresh, organic ingredients using basic techniques which feels make the best food. As a testament to his skill in delicious comfort food, Chef Ofelio is the proud winner of the Buellton Wine & Chili Festival for the last 7 years in a row!
Food & Beverage Director Ari Gonzalez
With over six years of dedication and growth within our organization, Ari’s passion and pride for Valle has allowed her to develop tremendously in her journey from Server to Food & Beverage Supervisor, and now to Director. Ari’s journey embodies the spirit of hard work, commitment, and determination. She continues to lead with grace and innovation, ensuring unforgettable dining experiences for our guests.
Ari’s ongoing passion and training in mixology upholds our commitment to crafting seasonal cocktails with fresh, house made ingredients sourced from local farmers and partners.