I'd give this place a 5/5 but no kids alllowed inside. I understand the huge bar but not allowing…read morechildren at the tables surrounding the bar? Dogs can enter but children on the patio only.

I've stayed at Sideways Inn many times over the years and have often used it as the home base for…read moregolf and wine weekends with friends. Until this visit, I've always had a positive impression. Last night, our group purchased drinks from the Sideways Lounge and sat in the outdoor fireplace area. One member of our group was smoking when an employee approached us and rudely told us smoking wasn't allowed there. That wasn't the issue--we would have gladly complied if the policy had simply been explained respectfully. Instead, we were interrupted multiple times while trying to ask why there were no signs indicating the rule. The employee repeatedly responded, "Well, I'm telling you now." He then told us to go outside the fenced lounge area--even into the parking lot--to smoke, despite posted signs stating that alcohol cannot leave the lounge area. The interaction felt unnecessarily confrontational and inconsistent. Businesses absolutely have the right to enforce their policies. Customers should also expect to be treated with courtesy and respect. Unfortunately, this one interaction overshadowed an otherwise enjoyable trip. After years of staying here and recommending the property to others, I no longer plan to return or recommend Sideways Inn for future golf and wine weekends. I sincerely hope management addresses the customer service issues that led to this experience.

Rick from the bar was great!! He had a great music mix too!! All the he recommended were spot on…read moreand the tap selection was amazing!!

Not sure where Rick is, but it's definitely noticeable when he's gone. The salted caramel espresso…read moremartinis are apparently a thing of the past, and now we're being served this half assed version instead. The cocktails have seriously gone downhill. When Rick's not around, it's straight up trash cocktails. Hopefully this gets fixed soon.

One thing we quickly noticed in Solvang is that there aren't many places open late, so finding High…read moreRoller Tiki Lounge open until 11 PM was a huge plus! After a delicious dinner nearby, we stopped in for drinks, live music, and a good time and this place delivered. They had a great live band playing fun tunes that really set the atmosphere. The vibe was relaxed, lively, and exactly what we were looking for to end the night. Their drink menu is packed with creative and fun options. I ordered the Mango Michelada, and it absolutely did not disappoint. Our waiter was also fantastic, very attentive, friendly, and kept checking in on us throughout the night. If you're in Solvang and looking for a fun late-night spot with good drinks, music, and great service, High Roller Tiki Lounge is definitely worth stopping

Don't judge this place as soon a you walk in. Like any tiki bar worth its weight, you are…read moreimmediately brought back to a darker sitting area filled with kitchy tiki decor and presented with a long list of available drinks. They have all the typical tiki fare, plus fun new ones to try! As a Vegas local, I loved to see the tribute drink to Frankie's Tiki Room too! Of course, everything comes served in a fun cup with a photo worthy presentation. The gentleman that served us was helpful and our service from him was great. I removed 1 star for the younger person who was behind the bar when we left and were trying to pay. To start, he seemed annoyed by a large group that walked in and was deciding if they wanted to stay. It also rubbed me wrong when he was loudly talking with someone at the bar about beliefs that might not be considered kind to some potential customers. Overall, didn't ruin the experience as it was a small part of it, and I would still recommend visiting this unique spot!

I loved this cozy hotel. Front desk staff were awesome and very helpful. The bar seemed cool but…read moredidn't offer dining options other than small bites. The pool and hot tub looked very inviting but were always busy so we didn't use it . Our room was a nice size and offered a small fridge, microwave and Keurig. No bath tub but nice shower. I liked that the shower/toilet were separated from the sink and mirror to get ready and wash up. The best thing about this place is the location and how it's walking distance to lots of restaurants, bakeries, wine tasting and shopping.

We booked two nights the weekend of July 31 for a little end of summer girl's trip. The hotel is in…read morea good location. Upon checking in, we were told that the lounge & bar would be closed all weekend. This was a bummer, it is one of the reasons we booked the hotel originally. When we got to the room, the smell was awful. It smelled musty and moldy. We opened the window and turned on the air, that helped not one bit. So, we asked for a different room. They accommodated this request quickly, which was great. The hotel advertises electric vehicle charging stations. While this is true, they are NOT the fast charging ones, rather they are the type you install at your house. This means charging can take several hours. Thiscreates an annoying backlog situation - no one is going to sit around for hours while their vehicle charges. Inevitably, you go into town and return when you're ready, at which point your car is either still charging OR it has finished charging, but is now taking up a charger that might be needed. No one is going to run back to the hotel to unplug and move their car. Also, there are only two chargers and they are in the tightest, most inconvenient location in the parking lot. When I opened my trunk to put my bags in, the trunk lid HIT a large pipe running above the parking spot. They need far more chargers installed if they're going to advertise this amenity. When we returned to the hotel on our first evening, we got ZERO sleep. For one, the AC is very, very loud and goes off and on all night. On top of that, and this is what spoiled things actually, a dog in an adjoining room barked loudly ALL NIGHT LONG. It was unbearable. I called the front desk several times, and they didn't really seem to understand the gravity of the situation. They just said yea, it's very frustrating, we're trying to contact the owners, but nothing really resolved. We got no sleep and it was so frustrating. Operating on no sleep, we went out the next day to explore the town. When it got hot in the afternoon hours, we returned to the hotel to relax and get a nap in before dinner. But guess what? MORE DOG BARKING. For hours. And the same spiel from the front desk and management. So, no naps for us. It was beyond frustrating. After all that, the management offered no compensation or anything. They really didn't even address the dog barking except when I made the phone call to the front desk. It was all empty apologies and no action. All in all, it was a frustrating experience and I would hesitate to book there again.

As we were ending our night, we passed by Vaquero Bar, it seemed where locals and tourist meet, the…read morevibe was definitely it. It was definitely a busy night for a Friday night. Service was great. Drinks were great and music was loud enough where you can still have a conversation. Dog friendly for those who own a dog.

The novelty of spinning records wore off fast, and what could've been a cool, defining feature for…read morethe place ended up feeling more like a missed opportunity. Kelly seemed more focused on catering to a small group of guys in cowboy hats than maintaining the vibe that actually makes this spot stand out. Instead of reading the room, she and her May 1st bartender colleague locked into a single stream of country music that clearly wasn't resonating with most of the crowd. That's really the frustrating part, it wasn't just a music choice, it was the complete lack of awareness or willingness to adjust. People weren't being heard, requests were ignored, and the whole "records" concept felt pointless when it was treated so rigidly. If you're going to lean into vinyl as part of the experience, it should feel curated, responsive, and a little bit special, not like someone just putting on their personal playlist and tuning everyone else out. The drinks were genuinely great, which makes the situation even more disappointing. The potential is clearly there, but the execution on the atmosphere just didn't match. If the records are going to stay, they should actually be used to enhance the environment, not limit it. Otherwise, it might be better to ditch the gimmick entirely rather than let it drag down what could be an otherwise standout spot.

This is a really good place to get an oak smoked steak right off of their Santa Maria Grill. The…read morefood here is good, and I absolutely love the taste of the oak that screams Central Coast. (If you sit in the middle of the easternmost dining room you'll have a great view of it.) I've had numerous steaks, their pork chops, lamb, and quail and it's all delicious. Right now I am absolutely in love with their duck. It's really good. The wines here are great as well. They make their own wines, and specialize in Pinot (their Big Circle Syrah is pretty good too). They really care about their wines and it's very apparent in their taste. The service here is excellent as well. This is an amazing place that we make sure to visit every time we're in town.

We decided to stop by for lunch before heading home for the weekend. The ambiance is amazing. We…read moresat outdoors shaded by a large tree, overlooking the ostrich farm. The lunch specials were reasonably priced; however, they do not offer a children's menu, so our 6 year old got a plain cheeseburger for $18. It was nothing special, but for a small child, it was not worth the price. We also ordered the grilled artichoke. I was most excited for this, but at $19 it was underwhelming. The artichoke was small, so the heart was even smaller. The dipping sauce paired with the artichoke was great, and I am not typically a creamy sauce person. Our oldest son loved the ribs lunch special. I like my french fries crispy, and they were perfectly crisp. My fiance and I shared the steak and fries meal, and unfortunately, the star of our meal was the french fries. Lunch is self-serveish. You order at the register, and the food it brought to your table. Water is self serve at the bar and wine offerings (including tastings) are at the bar. I likely won't be back for the food, but the outdoor setting is great for a glass of wine or tasting. They offer a full pinot noir tasting. If we weren't heading home right after lunch, I would have tried that, but will definitely save for next time.

The only time I seem to go for Happy Hour these days is when I am out of town. Actually, staying in…read moreSolvang this time around meant no driving required, so first stop, HH at Mad and Vin inside the Landsby Hotel Every item we ordered was on point. Between the olive and fig bruschetta and Santa Ynez sliders with duck fries so good, I should've ordered a full order of those fries, to go with that Chata-tini of rum, horchata, cream, cinnamon, my only regret is not returning the next day for dinner.

We stayed at The Landsby. Had our 20yr anniversary dinner here the first night and everything was…read morebursting with flavor and cooked to perfection. We ended up having happy hour the next day and the drinks were so delish! I knew we would regret it if we didn't have dinner here again before leaving so we ate and had more drink while listening to the live music Thursday out at the fire pits! It wasn't a 5 because our server the first night wasn't very welcoming and a little awkward. The front desk told us to let our server know we were celebrating an anniversary for a special something and when we told him he said " I know. It was on your reservation, happy anniversary". So yeah! Food and Drinks were a 10 out of 10

I love the ambiance it's the whole place from outside to inside. We are a country living couple so…read moreI thought this place was perfect for celebrated my husband's birthday. We entered & instantly love the decor. Unfortunately we were in sticker shock at the menu. It was well beyond our affordability. My poor hubby wants to leave but it was his birthday so we split the twin peaks, 2 bacon wrapped filets. The service was great! As soon a we sat the waitress brought the starter, which is a cowboy soup with salsa & tequila beans. It was delicious, though I typically done like vegetable based soups. The dinner was amazing. The steak was perfect, great flavor combinations. It also included salad & a root beer float. I told the waitress it was his birthday. They came out singing happy birthday with a candle in his icecream. Idk if we would go back, strictly do to the cost but the food is amazing!

What an incredible dinner at AJ Spurs! We sat in the bar area, and our server made the whole…read moreexperience even better. He was personable, super witty, and had us laughing throughout the meal. The food was outstanding. We ordered three top sirloin steaks and a rack of ribs, and everything was cooked perfectly and absolutely delicious. The complimentary beef stew before the meal was amazing and a great way to start dinner. Our kids completely wiped out the crackers, which our server got a good laugh out of. We also appreciated the to-go sodas, and the sundaes and root beer floats that come with the meal were the perfect ending. I hadn't been to AJ Spurs in many years, and I'm so glad we chose it to celebrate my 39th birthday. It was a fantastic experience from start to finish, and we'll definitely be back!

Alfred was a 10/10. It's our first time out here, and we had a great time and amazing beer as well!…read moreHe gave us fantastic options to explore locally and has made the trip even better. Thank you for the great service!!!

This place was super cute so we walked in for wine and charcuterie. The server was super nice but…read morethe wine I got was not very good, I got the Violeta. My friends did enjoy their wine maybe I just chose the wrong one. We were not really fans of the charcuterie board I'm not sure what went wrong but we really didn't like the meats and the cheeses were very pungent. We also got jerky not realizing it was mushroom jerky but it was interesting. We did like the olives wish the board came with more.

Our Yelp search while visiting Solvang brought us to Brekkies and we actually enjoyed it twice…read moreduring our trip at the behest from the kiddos no less. The first time I got their chilaquiles with green sauce which were very yummy. The second time I tried their chorizo breakfast burrito and I added a side of bacon and I subbed their tater tots for a sliced Roma tomato. It really hit the spot. The service was speedy, welcoming, and accommodating. Please don't be that person that saves a table before you order, staff will call you on it and it is just rude. They had many options for whatever mood you are in and the location is also superb for a nice outdoor brunch with some great people watching. I got their cold brew for an iced latte, which comes from the Santa Barbara Roasting Company, and it was both refreshing and jolting in the best way. 10 out of 10. I highly recommend Brekkies.

Surprisingly subpar. The hash was nothing special. The French toast was... French toast. The waffle…read morewas somewhat crispy? But the syrup is high fructose, not even real maple. The hollandaise was like Denny's. The salmon not very fresh. We may as well have eaten at IHOP. Also blasting country music directly into your ear holes. Respect to people who like country, but does it need to be so loud? Patio is decently cute. Ambiance inside is a choice. And prices are kinda surprising given the quality at Solvang Restaurant and Belgian Cafe are superior for similar pricing. If you're looking for familiar middle America diner, this is it. The one thing that stood out was the tater tots - possibly best I've ever had.