Best Restaurants in the Santa Ynez Valley

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Santa Ynez Valley

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Ballard | Buellton | Los Alamos | Los Olivos | Santa Ynez | Solvang


While visiting on the Central Coast of California, relish down-home American food or savor fine dining of steaks and seafood, or indulge in superb Italian pasta, pizza and more; or try authentic Danish dishes; or taste California cuisine, and lunch on Mediteranean fare; chow down on Mexican dishes.

And, after you’ve finished dining, check out the many amazing wineries and breweries scattered around Santa Ynez Valley. Check out the local Entertainment and Nightlife.

 


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Santa Ynez Valley Marriott

Santa Ynez Valley Marriott

555 McMurray, Buellton, CA 93427
(805) 688-1000

A place where business meets pleasure, where your senses are indulged and your spirit is renewed.

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Ballard Inn & Gathering Table

Ballard Inn and Restaurant

2436 Baseline Ave., Ballard, CA 93463
(805) 688-7770

Comfortably elegant accommodations and award winning cuisine make Ballard Inn & Gathering Table one of the most sought after luxury inns in the valley

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Anthony Carron

Coast Range Restaurant & Vaquero Bar

1635 Mission Drive, Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 624-5420

Anthony Carron and Steven Fretz have joined forces for the steakhouse, which features steaks from the historic ranches in the Santa Ynez Valley.

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Plenty on Bell

Plenty on Bell

508 Bell Street, Los Alamos, CA 93440,
(323) 804-0928

Farm-to-table restaurant in historic building in Los Alamos featuring interior and patio dining, Versatile venue space.

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Trattoria Grappolo

Trattoria Grappolo

3687 Sagunto St, Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 688-6899

Trattoria Grappolo is an informal, friendly Italian bistro in Santa Ynez, California.

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Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. Buellton Taproom

Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. Buellton Taproom

45 Industrial Way, Buellton, CA 93427
805-694-2252

Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. craft beer on tap and "to go." Core, specialty beers available. Coming soon: Enjoy gourmet pub fare from Beto's Place.

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S.Y. Kitchen

SY Kitchen

1110 Faraday St. , Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 691-9794

S.Y. Kitchen offers fresh, modern Italian dishes in a unique setting, described as "a California version of a little Italian farmhouse."

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The Victor Restaurant and Bar

The Victor Restaurant and Bar

3631 Sagunto Street, Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 695-2999

Introducing The Victor, the newest restaurant in Santa Ynez offering fresh, seasonal ingredients from California's central coast.

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Eat This, Shoot That! Food & Wine Tours

Eat This, Shoot That! Food & Wine Tours

473 Atterdag Rd, Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 699-6719

Eat and drink your way through Solvang with a local foodie on a walking food tasting tour!

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Vega Vineyard and Farm

Vega Vineyard and Farm

9496 Santa Rosa Rd., Buellon, CA 93427
(805) 688-2415

Taste limited releases, explore our historic ranch, enjoy lunch or a bite, visit and feed our farm animals, and kick back at our picnic areas.

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Bob's Well Bread Bakery

Bob’s Well Bread Bakery

550 Bell Street, Los Alamos, CA 93440
(805) 344-3000

We pride ourselves on baking old world style artisan breads using only the finest ingredients, sourced locally and seasonally, in all of our products.

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Maverick Saloon

Maverick Saloon

3687 Sagunto Street , Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 686-4785

Still going strong, the legendary Maverick Saloon  continues to be a staple in the Santa Ynez Valley.

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Giorgio's at Parkway

Giorgio’s at Parkway

265 Avenue of The Flags, Buellton, CA 93427
(805) 693-2509

Serving Italian food - pizza, spaghetti, lasagna, salads and desserts

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peasants FEAST

peasants FEAST

487 Atterdag Road, Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 686-4555

Michael Cherney of Peasants Feast shares the passion he has today for sourcing his ingredients from local farmers and using the highest quality produc

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Craft House at Corque

Craft House at Corque

420 Alisal Rd, Solvang, CA 93463, , ,
(805) 693-2258

Craft House at Corque - We're excited to revive the generational memories of the old Root 246 space with a fresh modern look, craft inspir

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Osteria Grappolo

Osteria Grappolo

1546 Mission Dr., Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-8281

Osteria Grappolo is an authentic Italian restaurant in the heart of Solvang and features a large, dog-friendly patio with outdoor dining available.

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Leonardo's Ristorante & Pizzeria

Leonardo’s Ristorante & Pizzeria

632 Alamo Pintado Road, Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 686-0846

Leonardos's, serving you authentic traditional Italian food.

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The Tavern at Zaca Creek

The Tavern at Zaca Creek

1297 Jonata Park Rd, Buellton, CA 93427
(805) 688-2412

The Tavern Zaca Creek - Seasonally-inspired steakhouse offering locally-sourced seafood & organic produce. Specialty cocktails, spirits, local wines.

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