Rice Bowl is a welcoming Chinese restaurant in Lompoc, California, offering satisfying meals, friendly table service, and convenient dining options for every kind of visit.
Located at 117 W Ocean Ave, Rice Bowl serves lunch and dinner in a casual, cozy, and quiet setting where guests can enjoy a relaxed meal, meet a friend, or dine comfortably on their own.
With a menu that includes comforting favorites, healthy options, vegetarian choices, small plates, and quick bites, there is something to suit a wide range of tastes and schedules.
Whether you are stopping in for a quick lunch, enjoying a leisurely dinner, or ordering from home, Rice Bowl makes mealtime easy with dine-in, takeaway, and delivery service.
Fast service helps guests stay on schedule without sacrificing a satisfying dining experience, while the comfortable seating and attentive table service create an inviting atmosphere for those who prefer to take their time. Coffee, beer, and other alcoholic beverages are available to complement your meal, and a restroom is provided for added convenience.
Rice Bowl is committed to making every guest feel welcome, with wheelchair-accessible parking, an accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and an accessible toilet. Customers rate the restaurant 4.00 out of 5 based on 145 reviews, reflecting its dependable food, convenient service, and comfortable atmosphere.
Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted, making checkout simple and flexible. For a flavorful Chinese meal in a relaxed Lompoc setting, visit Rice Bowl or call +1 805-736-5709 to place an order.
Our Specialties
Every dish tells a story. Explore our carefully curated menu featuring seasonal favorites and signature creations.
Our chef's signature creations featuring locally-sourced ingredients and innovative culinary techniques.
We partner with local farmers and suppliers to bring you the freshest seasonal ingredients every day.
Every plate is prepared with attention to detail, combining traditional recipes with modern presentation.
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Hear from our valued guests
Takes a little time but definitely worth the wait! Came home with several boxes of food. Would definitely recommend this restaurant.
The Rice Bowl is out of this world. You walk in to a historic and fun decor, are immediately greeted by the owner who is incredibly nice, and then are treated to the best Chinese food in the county. A lot of the prices seem high until you realize that all of those prices are for a family sized portion. Also, all of those entrees can be served as a smaller portion for a lower price. As we sat down he brought us tea, which is such a welcoming gesture. I ordered the szechuan beef (extra spicy) and the fried rice and it might be the best of either that I've ever had. I've been here in Lompoc for 2 years and it's only my first time coming here, It looks like I have some lost time to make up. I'll be coming here once a week for the foreseeable future! Thanks again to the owner for giving us such a great experience.
Great food made from scratch, very fresh veggies. Even better service. Such a great semi hole-in-the-wall iconic historic Lompoc Chinese food. I'll definitely go back.
One of the best spots in Lompoc! The Rice Bowl never disappoints — the food is always hot, fresh, and packed with flavor. The portions are generous, and the service is super friendly. You can really tell it’s a family-run place that cares about their customers. My favorites are the chow mein and orange chicken both are amazing! Definitely recommend this place if you’re craving Chinese food.
The food is fresh and so delicious! You can tell they have perfected their food over the years and still put love into the dishes. The portions are pretty large because they're meant for sharing, so perfect for the family. The restaurant was clean and beautifully decorated. Fast and friendly service. The best chinese food I've ever had. Can't wait to go back!
The owner/chef was so helpful. We appreciated he went above and beyond to satisfy our needs . The food was delicious and you can appreciate his dedication. Love the spicy sauce he gave us. Our first time and I will recommend to my family and friends. Thank you
Great service. Forgot to take a picture of food. However I just don’t carry phone and document everything although those are the things the make having a phone worth while capturing moments like coming to this humble restaurant which has been around since 1947 right after the war. My question is how it managed during the time te Japanese people got a crime committed against them by their own government in the United States. I know it’s a heavy duty question. I am a history professor and am aware of American racism especially during the second world wars. America went to fight other racist but still struggled to uhh its own forms of hate. Moving forward the experience was nostalgic. Hot tea a pot to myself the price was great ,quality was great. Staff was outstanding lovely service full of care. They outa smile on your face for sure.
Hadn’t been in for a long time and was impressed with menu changes. Famous for giant egg rolls and all four of us devoured them. Delicious. Chinese beer was great too. Definitely trying all the menu again.
My Grandson & I had an amazing meal there tonight. There was so much food that we took huge containers home. Everyone needs to give them a try.
Super beautiful hole in the wall everything about the business screamed authentic, grab some sweet and sour pork ribs with some beef chow fun, super earthy ummami flavors and the chilli oil is one of the best I've had ever! Grab some hot tea and your belly will thank you 👍
Common questions about Rice Bowl
Rice Bowl is located at 117 W Ocean Ave, Lompoc, CA 93436, CA 93436, United States.
You can reach Rice Bowl by calling +1 805-736-5709.
Rice Bowl has a rating of 4.0 out of 5 based on 145 customer reviews.
Rice Bowl features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Rice Bowl features the following service options: Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
Rice Bowl features the following highlights: Fast service.
Rice Bowl features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Rice Bowl features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Coffee, Comfort food, Healthy options, Quick bite, Small plates, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Rice Bowl features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Seating, Table service.
Rice Bowl features the following amenities: Restroom.
Rice Bowl features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Quiet.
Rice Bowl features the following crowd: Tourists.
Rice Bowl features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Rice Bowl features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs.
Rice Bowl features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Plenty of parking.
Business Features
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