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A photo of The Gathering Table restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(423)
££££
• Contemporary Asian • Solvang
Booked 22 times today
Food was delicious, hour waitress was super friendly and knowledgeable about with the dishes and wine. We went for our anniversary and they supervised us with our dessert writing “Happy Anniversary” in chocolate. Amazing service 👏🏼🙌🏼
A photo of Coast Range & Vaquero Bar restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(171)
££££
• Steakhouse • Santa Ynez
Booked 13 times today
Took my wife here last night and it was a hit. Great food, great service, and dog-friendly, which already puts it ahead of most places. She had the ribeye with potato puree and broccolini. The steak was cooked perfectly, the potatoes were creamy, and the broccolini was done just right—not soggy, not raw. She also got an Old Fashioned that was an awesome treat. I went with the miso-glazed cod. Fantastic dish. Cooked perfectly with the umami flavor I was hoping for. The whole plate was put together really well. We finished with the brown butter donuts. Those did not stay on the table for very long. Would go back.
A photo of Willows at Chumash Casino restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1745)
££££
• Contemporary American • Santa Ynez Valley
Booked 16 times today
Excellent dinner yesterday night. My buddy had the ahi that was fried on the outside but sashimi rare in the middle. I had the fillet medallions with scallops on garlic mashed potatoes. Everything was cooked to perfection and delicious!
A photo of KANOK restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(17)
££££
• Thai • Solvang
Booked 3 times today
Kanok always delivers, whether in house or for takeaway! Great selection of authentic Thai food and always promptly served, with inviting hospitality. Best of all, the food tastes great!
A photo of Bar Le Côte restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(360)
££££
• Seafood • Los Olivos
Booked 35 times today
This place is fantastic!! We’re from SF so we ate here 2 days in a row. Makes me so happy 😄 LOVE
A photo of Brothers Restaurant at Red Barn restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(1590)
££££
• American • Santa Ynez Valley
Booked 8 times today
Excellent food and service. The outside is quirky and doesnt match the interior and the food, but this place was awesome. We had great coctails, the Rib eye which came out piping hot, french onion soup was solid and the anniversary dessert that they gave us was excellent. We aren't from there, but we will definetly be going back next time we are in town!
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4.9
Exceptional(712)
££££
• French • Los Alamos
Booked 28 times today
Excellent! I’ll come again!! Try it! You will love it.
A photo of Opal Restaurant & Bar restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2123)
££££
• Californian • Santa Barbara
Booked 27 times today
always warm and welcoming... excellent food.... outstanding service.... we eat on the outside patio because it is very quiet there and we love the feeling of being outside..... such a wonderful place to spend some time!
A photo of Na Na Thai restaurant
5.0
Exceptional(98)
££££
• Thai • Buellton
Booked 6 times today
We had lumpia, fried chicken, pad thai, and green curry. Way to much for 2 people but every thing was absolutely wonderful. There is a twist to every dish. The Pad Thai came with a flavorful scrambled egg on top. The lumpia had a delicious dipping sauce and really crispy skin. The fried chicken was coated in crunchy sesame seeds,. The green curry was perfectly seasoned loaded with vegetables cooked al dente and tender chicken. Took some home. No room for dessert. I could eat this every night. Service and new ambiance were excellent.
A photo of Lulio at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara restaurant
4.5
Awesome(105)
££££
• Mediterranean • Goleta
Booked 7 times today
Caí was a wonderful server. Food was excellent - great rib eye, hummus, potatoes. Phyllo dessert and donuts were incredible. We had a wonderful experience!

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  • warren
    California Central Coast •15 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Excellent dinner yesterday night. My buddy had the ahi that was fried on the outside but sashimi rare in the middle. I had the fillet medallions with scallops on garlic mashed potatoes. Everything was cooked to perfection and delicious!
    More info
    Willows at Chumash Casino$$$$• Contemporary American• Santa Ynez Valley
    4.8
  • SusanGold
    California Central Coast •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We had lumpia, fried chicken, pad thai, and green curry. Way to much for 2 people but every thing was absolutely wonderful. There is a twist to every dish. The Pad Thai came with a flavorful scrambled egg on top. The lumpia had a delicious dipping sauce and really crispy skin. The fried chicken was coated in crunchy sesame seeds,. The green curry was perfectly seasoned loaded with vegetables cooked al dente and tender chicken. Took some home. No room for dessert. I could eat this every night. Service and new ambiance were excellent.
    More info
    Na Na Thai$$$$• Thai• Buellton
    5
  • Ruben
    San Diego •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Food was delicious, hour waitress was super friendly and knowledgeable about with the dishes and wine. We went for our anniversary and they supervised us with our dessert writing “Happy Anniversary” in chocolate. Amazing service 👏🏼🙌🏼
    More info
    The Gathering Table$$$$• Contemporary Asian• Solvang
    4.8
  • Loren
    Seattle / Eastern Washington •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Excellent food and service. The outside is quirky and doesnt match the interior and the food, but this place was awesome. We had great coctails, the Rib eye which came out piping hot, french onion soup was solid and the anniversary dessert that they gave us was excellent. We aren't from there, but we will definetly be going back next time we are in town!
    More info
    Brothers Restaurant at Red Barn$$$$• American• Santa Ynez Valley
    4.9
  • Steve
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 29 Aug 2026
    Kanok always delivers, whether in house or for takeaway! Great selection of authentic Thai food and always promptly served, with inviting hospitality. Best of all, the food tastes great!
    More info
    KANOK$$$$• Thai• Solvang
    4.6
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