Find restaurants, cafes, vineyards, bars and dining options in the Santa Ynez Valley:
Brothers’ Restaurant at Mattie’s Tavern
2350 Railroad Avenue Los Olivos CA 93441
Tel: 805-688-4820 – Fax: 805-688-8965
Website: www.matteistavern.com
Fine dining located in an historical landmark. Brothers and chefs Jeff and Matt Nichols invite you to be their guests. Enjoy our innovative cuisine, featuring prime steaks, fresh seafood and local, organic produce. “Catch the next stage to Mattie’s Tavern!”
Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Café
2879 Grand Avenue, P.O. Box 205 Los Olivos CA 93441
Tel: 805-688-7265 – Fax: 805-688-5953
Website: www.losolivoscafe.com
A must stop for every wine and food lover. Featured location in the award-winning movie Sideways. Well known for California-Mediterranean cuisine. Wine store with a wine tasting bar, gourmet retail area and banquet room, all under one roof! Come and enjoy lunch or dinner served daily and take home your favorite wine at an unbeatable price! Over 300 wines to choose from!
Vineyard House Restaurant
3631 Sagunto Street, Santa Ynez CA 93460
Tel: 805-688-2886
Website: www.thevineyardhouse.com
Located in a charming Victorian with outdoor verandah serving California wine country cuisine for lunch and dinner Wednesday-Monday. Daily specials and nice local wine list. Family owned and operated.
Trattoria Grappolo
Santa Ynez-Fine Italian Food
Tel: 805-688-6899
Website: www.trattoriagrappolo.com
Trattoria Grappolo specializes in country regional food: Veal Scaloppini, Risotto, homemade Tortellini, and also
Cioppino and Pizza in a fun “gathering place” atmosphere – with friendly and excellent service.
A-RU
Japanese Restaurant Buellton
Tel: 805-686-9001
The lacquered, bento box-like interior of A-RU is a quick departure from the strip mall exterior – an unexpected and pleasant change. The stylish owners bring big city, yet traditional, Japanese cuisine to the Santa Ynez Valley. Sushi highlights include kanpachi and ama ebi, as well as a tidy tekka maki with avocado. Tamer choices include a California roll made with fresh snow crab. A large selection of cooked items and combo plates are also available. Desserts like mango mochi ice cream or cassis sorbet are refreshing temptations. The modest wine list dedicates itself to the reds and whites of the surrounding Santa Barbara wine country, and there are several Japanese beers and premium sakés on hand.
Ballard Inn Restaurant
Tel: 805-688-7770
After graduating from the California Culinary Academy, Chef Kazali began his career in San Francisco in such renowned restaurants as the Campton Place and La Folie. He then relocated to Boston for a sous chef position at the acclaimed Ambrosia on Huntington. Chef Kazali later helped to open and serve as chef de cuisine at the James Beard award winning Blue Ginger, where he worked closely with Chef Ming Tsai. Following recent stints at Gary Danko, MC², and Ozumo in San Francisco, Chef Kazali has returned to his native Santa Barbara County. He looks forward to sharing his unique and globally inspired approach to cooking with the Santa Ynez wine country at The Ballard Inn.
Root 246 by Bradley Ogden
420 Alisal Road, Solvang, CA 93464
Tel: 805-688-9003
Website: www.root-246.com
E-mail: info@hotelcorque.com
To experience the Santa Ynez Valley’s award winning wines and freshest farm to table cuisine, look no further than Root 246. Hip and innovative, Root 246 is the newest addition to the Valley. Led by James Beard-award-winning chef Bradley Ogden, Root 246 uses the freshest local ingredients to create new and savory dishes daily. Serving dinner nightly; lunch on Saturday & Sunday.
Petros Los Olivos
2860 Grand Avenue (inside the Fess Parker Wine Country Inn), Los Olivos, CA
Tel: 805-686-5455
Featuring upscale California-Hellenic cuisine, Petros uses only the best and freshest ingredients, many of which are from his own region in Greee. The menu balances classic Greek cuisine with dynamic Mediterrnean ingredients and haute stylings that hit the mark every time.
Fresco Valley Cafe
442 Atterdag Road, Solvang, CA 93463
Tel:805-688-8857
Website: www.frescosb.com
E-mail: frescovalleycafe@gmail.com
Fresco Valley Cafe is committed to providing quality meals at a reasonable price. Bring your friends and family to enjoy our carefully crafted menu, as well as seasonal specials. Our ingredients are always fresh. Indulge in one of our exquisite desserts, and choose a glass of local wine. We welcome you.
Dos Carlitos Restaurant and Tequila Bar
3544 Sagunto Street, Santa Ynez, CA 93460
Tel: 805-688-0033
Website: www.doscarlitosrestaurant.com
E-mail: www.paulaspancakehouse.com
Solvang’s original pancake house featuring thin Danish style pancakes served with fresh fruit as well as a full breakfast and lunch menu.
Buellton
Firestone Walker Brewing Company Taproom
Tel: 805-686-1557
More Great Restaurant Choices
Panino – Los Olivos
Tel: 805-688-0608 (Lunch)
Patrick’s Side Street Cafe – Los Olivos
Tel: 805-686-4004
Santa Ynez Burger Barn – Santa Ynez
Tel: 805-688-2366 (Lunch)
Red Barn Steakhouse – Santa Ynez
Tel: 805-688-4142
Solvang Cafe Angelica – Solvang
Tel: 805-686-9970
RSI Pub at Royal Scandinavian Inn – Solvang
Tel: 805-688-9003
