Santa Ynez Valley Restaurants
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- LLaurenvipLos Angeles •3 reviews5.0Dined todayWe had such a lovely time! Every dish we got was incredible and great service, can’t wait to go back!More infoNella Kitchen and BarPrice: Expensive• Californian• Santa Ynez Valley•4.7
- MMorganMemphis / West Tennessee •8 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoMatthew was a 10 out 10 waiter!!! Knew the menu inside and out was super knowledgeable helpful and kind!! Highly recommend!! Food and wine were warm delicious and fresh!!More infoSY KitchenPrice: Expensive• Italian• Santa Ynez Valley•4.9
- MMargyvipCalifornia Central Coast •18 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoWe went back for the cassoulet…t was wonderful! Staff very friendly and professional. Lovely dinner!More infoEllie's Tap & VinePrice: Expensive• Farm-to-table• Santa Ynez Valley•4.8
- JJOHNCalifornia Central Coast •1 review4.0Dined 3 days agoThe food was good and the service was excellent. My only complaint is this: The website menu shows the main entree choices, then also shows several burger/sandwich options that are more reasonable in cost. However, the menu that was presented to us when we dined on Sunday evening did not display the burger/sandwich options. I suppose we could have asked if the lower priced items were available, but it felt somewhat awkward to do this. We might have chosen the main entree food anyway. However, not seeing the less costly items on the dinner menu that was handed to us felt a little like a "bait-and-switch" situation. If those items are not available during certain times, that information should be clearly indicated on the restaurant's website.More infoBrothers Restaurant at Red BarnPrice: Expensive• American• Santa Ynez Valley•4.9
- MMeghavipSan Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoExcellent food. Each dish we ordered was outstanding. We ordered our mains from chef special menu and the Santa Barbara cod prep and a5 beef special was amazing. So were the desserts. Both panna cotta and Rocky rode highly recommended. Service was outstanding and chef came specially to check on the food. Great experience overallMore infoThe Gathering TablePrice: Expensive• Contemporary Asian• Solvang•4.7
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Discover Santa Ynez Valley
Just up the coast from Los Angeles, nestled in Santa Barbara County along the Los Padres National Forest, is the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley. Many of the best produce farms in Southern California grow here, as well as some very accomplished vineyards. The Valley is also just inland from the Pacific Ocean, so there is always a constant influx of high-quality seafood. This leads to some of the best fusion and nouveau-American cuisine, including a variety of innovative and eclectic establishments. Their flair for California style mixed with fresh, high-quality ingredients sets the tone for many of the local restaurants, though you can still find plenty of high-quality traditional places, like steakhouses and great sushi.
Frequently asked questions
Healthy restaurants located in Santa Ynez Valley include SY Kitchen, Willows at Chumash Casino and Nella Kitchen and Bar
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Santa Ynez Valley are Nella Kitchen and Bar, SY Kitchen and Brothers Restaurant at Red Barn
Bottomless brunch in Santa Ynez Valley is available at Norman at the Skyview Los Alamos, Nella Kitchen and Bar and SY Kitchen
The most romantic restaurant in Santa Ynez Valley is SY Kitchen
Restaurants in Santa Ynez Valley with a great view include Willows at Chumash Casino, Norman at the Skyview Los Alamos and Ellie's Tap & Vine
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