Best Restaurants in the Santa Ynez Valley

Dining Out in Santa Barbara County Wine Country

Best Restaurants in Santa Ynez Valley

Dine out in our spectacular Santa Ynez Valley restaurants, while visiting on the Central Coast of California,  the home of Santa Barbara wines.


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


Bold Flavors With Fresh, Local Ingredients

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 near Solvang scattered around Santa Ynez Valley. Check out the local Entertainment and Nightlife.

 


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Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe

Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe

2879 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos, CA 93441
805-688-7265

Taste the Central Coast! Wine country cuisine and an wine list of over 500 mostly local wines also available for retail at their Wine Merchant.

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Babi's Beer Emporium

Babi’s Beer Emporium

380 Bell Street, Los Alamos, CA 93440
8053441900

We use our travels and connections to curate a delightful collection of craft beers from all over the world.

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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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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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Solvang Restaurant

Solvang Restaurant

1672 Copenhagen Dr, Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-4645

The Solvang Restaurant is the home of Solvang's Famous Aebleskiver and serves Danish and American food.

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Birkholm's Bakery

Birkholm’s Bakery & Café

460 Alisal Road , Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-8188

Being a family-owned and operated business, at Birkholm's Bakery, we're able to offer you that personal touch you've been looking for.

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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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Na Na Thai

Na Na Thai

225 McMurray Rd. Ste. E, Buellton, CA 93427

Na Na Thai is a neighborhood restaurant in the Town Plaza Shopping center of Buellton, CA. You can expect authentic Bangkok street food.

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The Baker's Table

The Baker’s Table

3563 Numancia St., Ste 104, Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 688-4856

Thoughtfully choosing  local and organic ingredients when possible in the Santa Ynez Valley.

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Skyview Los Alamos

Skyview Los Alamos

9150 US-HWY 101, Los Alamos, CA 93440
(805) 344-0104

Skyview Los Alamos is a modern boutique hotel in the heart of Santa Barbara wine country.

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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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Firestone Walker Brewing Company

Firestone Walker Brewing Company

620 McMurray Ave, Buellton CA 93427

A Quiet Revolution out of California’s Central Coast, the Firestone Walker Brewing Company has grown to become an authentic regional craft brewery.

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Cecco Ristorante

Cecco Ristorante

475 1st Street, Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-8880

Seasonally inspired Italian cuisine featuring wood burning oven pizza, handmade pastas, cheese, and antipasti.

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Danish Mill Bakery

Danish Mill Bakery

1682 Copenhagen Drive, Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-5805

Danish modern bakery - We baked like bakeries in contemporary Denmark.
All breads and pastries are freshly baked every day - no exceptions.

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Brothers Restaurant at the Red Barn

Brothers Restaurant at the Red Barn

3539 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 688-4142

As chefs, brothers Matt & Jeff Nichols continue to experiment with new dishes and cuisine, but always with that “from scratch,” homemade element.

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Chumash Casino Resort

Chumash Casino Resort

3400 Highway 246, Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(800) 248-6274

Chumash Casino Resort’s main attraction is it’s world-class gaming floor, featuring 2,000 slots, table games, bingo, poker and weekly giveaways.

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El Rancho Marketplace

El Rancho Marketplace

2886 Mission Drive, Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-4300

We are a full-service Gourmet/Organic/conventional Supermarket, specializing in fresh food, fresh made, fresh locally sourced and Wine

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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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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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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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Whiskey 'N Rye - American Smokehouse

Whiskey ‘N Rye – American Smokehouse

442 Atterdag Road, Solvang, California, 93463, 805-688-4BBQ (4227)
(805) 688-4BBQ (4227)

Whiskey 'N Rye - An American Smokehouse with full bar featuring more than 100 specialty whiskeys!

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Olive and Lavender Farms

Olive and Lavender Farms

2450 Alamo Pintado Road, Los Olivos, CA 93441
(805) 588-5693

Experience the farm, the nature of SYV, and our estate grown + locally sourced olive oils & vinegars. Join us for a complimentary tasting!

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Bell's

Bell’s restaurant

406 Bell Street, Los Alamos, CA 93440

Bell's is a French-inspired Bistro in Los Alamos, California.

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First & Oak at the Mirabelle Inn

First & Oak at the Mirabelle Inn

409 1st St, Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-1703

First & Oak is Santa Ynez's Valley's only Michelin Plate awarded restaurant comprising of the best in culinary excellence and artistry.

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Petros Winery & Restaurant

Petros Winery and Restaurant

3360 Foxen Canyon Road, Los Olivos, CA 93441
(805) 680-5417

Petros wines provide a variety of options that would broaden any wine enthusiast’s collection with collaborations from Greece and with great wine make

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