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4.6
Exceptional(279)
Price: Expensive
• Barbecue • Solvang
Booked 31 times today
An American Smokehouse and Tavern, Whiskey 'N Rye features a varied menu of barbeque classics along with an eclectic mix of modern wine-country cuisine. Our dining experience focuses heavily on grill and smoke cooking techniques, with several unique signature features including our Hickory Smoked Brisket and Baby Back Ribs, Grilled Romaine Caesar, Smoked Spaghetti Squash, BBQ Chicken, Grilled Flatiron Steak with Chimichurri, and our Whiskey 'N Rye Brisket/Short-rib Burger, just to name a few. Enjoy your meal with our full bar featuring Signature Craft Cocktails, Zero-Proof Elixirs, and more than 60 specialty whiskeys from both local as well as national and international distilleries. With both covered patio and cozy indoor dining areas, Whiskey 'N Rye is the perfect spot to enjoy a relaxed afternoon or evening dining experience. Also visit us for the Best Happy Hour in town hosted Mon. to Thu. from 4:00pm to 5:30pm. Featuring $10 Craft Cocktails and 1/2 priced Appetizers!
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4.2
Awesome(3)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Santa Ynez
Booked 12 times today
Central Coast steak and seafood restaurant from accomplished chefs. Amazing wine list. Full bar, open 10 am to 12 am. Excellent steaks and fresh, local seafood. Brunch Wednesday through Monday. Michelin mentioned since 2022.
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4.7
Exceptional(1252)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • Solvang
Booked 8 times today
We are excited to welcome you to First & Oak! We offer outdoor seating on our heated patio & inside our intimate dining rooms. Seating is limited, a credit card is required & will only be charged for cancellations. Please allow us a minimum of 24 hours prior to avoid any cancelation fees.We offer two dining experiences: Traditional Three Course or a Chef's Five Course Tasting Menu. Parties of 6 or more please call. When reserving standard (indoor) or outdoor seating (Please be mindful regarding the weather, it tends to get chilly as the night goes on), please choose which experience you would prefer & let us know of any dietary restrictions, Vegan request needs a days advance notice. First and Oak is located inside the Mirabelle Inn, & was awarded a Michelin Plate designation in 2022. We offer a seasonally-inspired menu that highlights local & organic ingredients prepared in a thoughtful manner. Our dining room operates with the mindset of warm compassionate attentive service.
A photo of SY Kitchen restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(3998)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Santa Ynez Valley
Booked 41 times today
RESERVATIONS Reservations for parties of 5 or more please call restaurant directly. S. Y. Kitchen requests a credit card to hold a reservation of 6 or more. You may cancel by calling the restaurant by 5 PM two days prior to the reservation. After that cancellation is subject to our policy and fees may be incurred. All credit card information will be processed securely.
A photo of The Gathering Table restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(201)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Asian • Solvang
Booked 14 times today
Welcome to The Gathering Table, Solvang’s newest culinary gem. Led by acclaimed Chef Budi Kazali, renowned for his innovative Asian cuisine with French influences, our restaurant promises an unforgettable dining experience.Chef Budi Kazali brings his mastery to every dish, infusing flavors from his Indonesian heritage with local ingredients sourced from nearby farms. Whether indulging in his signature dishes or exploring new creations, every bite at The Gathering Table is a celebration of culinary artistry.Situated amidst Solvang’s picturesque streets, our restaurant offers a serene outdoor dining area, perfect for enjoying Chef Kazali’s creations al fresco. Inside, savor handcrafted cocktails at our full bar or host an intimate gathering in our Private Dining Room, where every detail is tailored to exceed your expectations.Discover a place where exquisite cuisine meets warm and approachable hospitality at The Gathering Table!

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  • Delanie
    Dallas - Fort Worth •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Service was phenomenal, as well as the food! Our waters were refilled constantly, waitress was attentive and the pastas were divine.
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    SY KitchenPrice: Expensive• Italian• Santa Ynez Valley
    4.9
  • Bob
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    First time trying the restaurant while staying in Solvang. Can’t speak highly enough about this place. We started with the Hamachi and I have to say it was the best I’ve ever had, the flavors are incredible. Also had the Japanese cucumber salad, again the flavor was amazing. We ordered the Miso Black Cod based on their recommendation for the entree. I can’t explain the flavors, but whatever the chef is doing works. Lastly we tried the bread pudding which frankly I’m not a big fan of. However their version is so good, tasted like a cinnamon roll. The service and ambience were great, very friendly staff too.
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    The Gathering TablePrice: Expensive• Contemporary Asian• Solvang
    4.7
  • LisaVIP
    Las Vegas •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Truly a gem. Had a wonderful experience, the food was fabulous and the service was delightful. 100% will go back again.
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    First & Oak at the Mirabelle InnPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Solvang
    4.7
  • David
    California Central Coast •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Everything was great. The only hiccup was that we asked for inside reservation and they put us outside initially. We asked them to correct it and they did. Other than that the food was awesome, service was on point and the atmosphere was great. We’ll definitely be back again.
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    Whiskey 'N RyePrice: Expensive• Barbecue• Solvang
    4.6
  • SergioVIP
    Los Angeles •11 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Jun 11, 2025
    I did not enjoy my old fashion with walnut bitters. Otherwise, the entire meal was great. Especially the Mac and cheese
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    Coast Range & Vaquero BarPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Santa Ynez
    4.2

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