First & Oak at the Mirabelle Inn

Name: First & Oak at the Mirabelle Inn
Address: 409 First St., Solvang, CA, United States, 93463
Telephone: (805) 688-1703
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

960 Reviews

$50 and over

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We are excited to welcome you to First & Oak! We offer outdoor seating on our heated patio and inside our intimate dining rooms. At the time of reservation, you will select standard (indoor) or outdoor seating. Please be mindful regarding the weather, it tends to get chilly as the night goes on. Seating is limited, if you need to cancel please allow us a minimum of 24 hours prior to your reservation to avoid any cancelation fees. We offer two dining experiences: traditional a la carte or a Chef's Five Course Tasting Menu. When reserving, please choose which experience you would prefer. We kindly request each reservation to be limited to 2 hours. We appreciate your patronage!

First and Oak is located inside the Mirabelle Inn, and was awarded a Michelin Plate designation in 2022. We offer a seasonally-inspired menu that highlights local and organic ingredients prepared in a thoughtful manner. Our dining room operates with the mindset of warm compassionate attentive service.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 30, 2023

9:30 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Californian, Modern European, Contemporary French / American
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–8:45 pm
Phone number
(805) 688-1703
Website
http://www.firstandoak.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Javier Ramirez
Catering
Main Dining Room - Seats up to 36 guests Fireside Room - Seats up to 18 guests Outdoor Patio - good for canapés 40-50 , seats 45 *Off-site Catering, please inquire for details
Private party facilities
We offer off-site catering with our mobile food truck. We can cook any type of cuisine from casual dining fine dining. For onsite catering First and Oak features three separate dining areas: our quaint, outdoor patio, Fireside Room, and Main Dining Room.
Private party contact
Jonathan Rosenson: (805) 688-1703

Location
409 First St., Solvang, CA 93463
Neighborhood
Solvang
Cross street
Oak St
Parking details
We have a lot behind our building or you may simply park on the street.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Chef's Five Course Seasonal Tasting
$85.00 per person
Multiple dates available
It's all about the seasons in our Five Course tasting menu. We will highlight our favorite presentations and ingredients. Starting with an amuse, followed by something from the garden. The third course is a seafood course. The fourth course is from the land and we always end on something sweet. Please let us know if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions.
International Wine Wednesday
$25.00 per person
Multiple dates available
All aboard for our weekly "flight" around the world of wine! At First & Oak, we've always appreciated wines outside of the Santa Ynez Valley, but we invite those from near and far to come taste some special offerings with us. Each week will feature wines from a specific region in the Old World, starting with France during the month of April. In addition, a special Wine Bar menu will be available to anyone enjoying this experience. A flight of four wines will be poured for each guest to enjoy and to escape to a region outside of our amazing Valley.

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What 960 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Ambiance
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Best Value
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Great for fine wines
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Everything from food to service was absolutely amazing!
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Food was creative and delicious! Perfect for my hubby birthday dinner celebration.
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Dined on March 21, 2023
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The server was knowledgeable and very helpful. The food was exceptionally good. My wife had halibut poached in butter and it was perfectly done. I had duck breast, which was also perfectly done, pink and very tender. We both had Calvasia (I think that was how it was spelled) caviar which was rich and decadent. We also had the scallop crudo that had two sauces, fennel and citrus. The combination was fantastic. For dessert, we had a passion fruit tart that capped the evening off. Small quibbles, the fingerling potato chips with the caviar were a little too small to fit the caviar on and it would have been nice to have the whole duck breast instead of half of it. All in all a fine meal and we will be back.
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Dined on March 18, 2023
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We had an amazing meal. The service was impeccable and the atmosphere was lovely.
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NormanA
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Dined on March 17, 2023
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The restaurant was superb in all ways. The menu offerings were very creative & completely enjoyed by all in our party (that almost never happens, right?) The staff were attentive, knowledgeable & unpretentious: when they didn't have the answer to a picky question, they went straight to chef for the information. A special mention must be given to the desserts. They were described so deliciously we couldn't decide so.. we ordered them all and had no regrets. The passion fruit tart was my personal favorite but they were all perfection. Outstanding all around!
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DavidH
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5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2023
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Once again everything was amazing
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Kel18318
Los Angeles
26 reviews
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26 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2023
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Fantastic experience! We truly enjoyed the seasonal chefs tasting menu. Each course was beautifully plated, creative, thoughtful and delicious. Friendly staff and good service. Definitely would recommend going!
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3 reviews
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Dined on March 10, 2023
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Everyone was so friendly and helpful. Our server, Jorge, had wonderful recommendations. The greeter, restaurant manager, server and chef gave us a wonderful experience we look forward to enjoying again.
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KylieF
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1 review
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1 review
Dined on March 5, 2023
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Such a wonderful experience. The staff was very accommodating and attentive. I have celiac disease and they were able to modify the tasting menu so I could still enjoy. Would highly recommended trying the cauliflower.
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Karla
Los Angeles
1 review
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Dined on February 24, 2023
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One of the best restaurants ever. Their menus are always amazing and worth it every single time. The duck breast and pork was delicious! As well the servers are just as amazing and kind 😊
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IgorU
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Dined on February 21, 2023
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Excellent food, friendly service, nice atmosphere
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Dined on February 20, 2023
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My boyfriend and I absolutely LOVE First & Oak. From the amazing staff to the even better menu, we just keep coming back. We just visited for our third time and it gets better every time. The cauliflower is a crowd pleaser and our favorite dish. Looking forward to our next visit again soon!
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Dined on February 20, 2023
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Love the wall paper.
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CoryAyers
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Dined on February 19, 2023
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This dining experience was truly once in a lifetime. Get the 5 course tasting menu and be ready for the perfect dining experience.
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CJac
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Dined on February 18, 2023
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Excellent food and service
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Dined on February 17, 2023
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Food and service was outstanding. We were very impressed. Would definitely recommend.
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Food and service was amazing! Thanks Jorge!
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LauraF
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Dined on February 16, 2023
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Wonderful meal but be sure to have at least 2+ hours to spend there.
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Dined on February 16, 2023
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Absolutely the best potatoes we've ever had. The roasted cauliflower is amazing. Since the menu is seasonal, I suspect it will not be available other times of the year. The website menu looks like the only option is a tasting menu. We were able to make our own selections from the menu. We noticed the portion sizes were larger than what you get from their tasting menu. I would say it's definitely an "experience" since our 3 course dinner lasted 2 1\2 hours. It was a very enjoyable experience.
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Dined on February 15, 2023
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What a divine experience. Each course of the 5 course Valentines Day menu exceeded expectations by far and cultivated a new love and appreciation for fine dining. This is a must try, and when you are here be sure you ask for the server Devon as she was the one that set the tone for our stellar visit.
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Valentine’s Day dinner with a special five course menu. Best restaurant in Solvang!
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Absolutely amazing! The 5 course chef menu was absolutely brilliant. I will have dreams about that Cauliflower for a long time. Totally would recommend doing the wine pairing with it. The manager and our server were hands down wonderful. Thank you Leighann for the attentive service! You were fabuloussss!
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Food it was excellent (halibut and duck) exclude dessert.
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Quaint and comfortable dining room; great ambience. We were there during restaurant week, so it was crowded; yet, it didn't feel that way given our great service. Nice wine selection, as expected; I highly recommended if you're anywhere near Solvang.
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Indy
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You can never go wrong with this place! The food is amazingly delicious. Have been here a couple of times and never disappointed.❤️❤️❤️
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Dined on January 24, 2023
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What an incredible place! The five-course degustation was superb! The service was impeccable
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DoctorDave
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Dined on January 22, 2023
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Phenomenal food, fantastic wine pairing, fabulous staff. Just an outstanding evening.
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MelissaC
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Dined on January 22, 2023
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Every bite was delicious and the whole staff was wonderful. We loved it and can’t wait to go back!
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BryonG
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Dined on January 21, 2023
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Great food. Enjoyed the duck and halibut. Wonderful service!
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SaritaG
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4 reviews
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Dined on January 21, 2023
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Tonight was a dream! 3-course Menu was bliss for us all…risotto, duck breast, flawless flakey white fish, beats, passion fruit tart….and the vino of course. It made my outing with besties the BEST!
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5.0
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Dined on January 21, 2023
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My coworker and I came for restaurant week and were very impressed with the menu, ambiance, and service! I will be back with my husband soon!
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5.0
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Dined on January 21, 2023
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Food was 5 star and service was the best I’ve seen in a long time. I highly recommend.
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Dined on January 19, 2023
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Amazing food that is delicious and memorable. Service was very friendly as well.
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goodetr
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28 reviews
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5.0
28 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
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Food, service, ambience were all exceptional. George our waiter was top notch. Matt, the manager, gave us a taste of some of his favorite wine. We also had a chance to meet Javier, the master Chef. He is truly an artist!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
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Dined on January 9, 2023
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We had date night with my parents to join. So fun and this restaurant is amazing. We loved every dish.
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RobR
San Francisco
7 reviews
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Dined on December 31, 2022
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Food was top notch and the service was right there with it. Pretty good value for the price as well. Will definitely be recommending to friends!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
While the service was quite excellent, the wine selection was way overpriced. Food was good but I expected bolder flavors and precise seasoning for a Michelin star restaurant - a little more color and finesse … you can order from the menu vs getting a 5 course tasting menu which is a plus. Service charge is automatic which is strange for a party of 2. We probably still would have tipped the same but I appreciate when that decision is left to me vs the venue. Overall it was a good meal and great time.
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Lance
Orange County
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2022
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The restaurant itself is small, and quaint. The service from Amanda was second to none. The food would have been great except for it coming to the table lukewarm at best. I encourage whom ever is in charge of getting food to the table to do so while it’s hot. It really does make a difference, and because of that I would not recommend the restaurant unfortunately.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

First & Oak at the Mirabelle Inn is rated 4.8 stars by 960 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 30, 2023

9:30 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for First & Oak at the Mirabelle Inn

409 First St., Solvang, CA 93463

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Oak St
Neighborhood
Solvang
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–8:45 pm
Cuisines
Californian, Modern European, Contemporary French / American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
We have a lot behind our building or you may simply park on the street.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Javier Ramirez
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.firstandoak.com/
Phone number
(805) 688-1703
Catering
Main Dining Room - Seats up to 36 guests Fireside Room - Seats up to 18 guests Outdoor Patio - good for canapés 40-50 , seats 45 *Off-site Catering, please inquire for details
Private party facilities
We offer off-site catering with our mobile food truck. We can cook any type of cuisine from casual dining fine dining. For onsite catering First and Oak features three separate dining areas: our quaint, outdoor patio, Fireside Room, and Main Dining Room.
Private party contact
Jonathan Rosenson: (805) 688-1703

First & Oak at the Mirabelle Inn

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Chef's Five Course Seasonal Tasting

International Wine Wednesday

Popular dishes

TRUFFLE ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

CHOCOLATE & HONEY

PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS

Menu

AMUSE

BABY BEETS & BLOOD ORANGE

FROM THE GARDEN

TRUFFLE ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

FROM THE OCEAN

PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS

FROM THE LAND

BRAISED SHORT RIB

TO FINISH

CHOCOLATE & HONEY

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