Loved it. Cool vibe. Super friendly staff. Good food. Nice wine. Off the beaten tourist path in Solvang. Took the family. We sat outside. It was chilly, but they fired up the heaters and it was a blast. Thanks! read more

Yum! We came on Indian night and it was fantastic, the food and the service. I got the cauliflower curry which came with a side of rice and homemade naan. They have a great wine selection as well. Others should definitely come here! read more

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Awesome place we found while trying to get dinner. They change the menu every day, so you'll get a variety of flavors. Everything we tried was incredible. I didn't get a picture of the chaat because it was gone so quick! Our server's spouse was the cook,so it feels like a nice, small restaurant. The indoor/outdoor area was relaxing and easy to sit and catch up with friends. read more

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I sat down outside, and it has been 7 minutes, yet no one has asked me if I need a menu. 10min... We shall wait and see how much longer it takes before I get noticed. Other patrons were asked if they needed anything.. twice. Finally, I flagged down the waitress for a menu and was guided inside to order my food. I opted for the anniversary special: potatoes, corn, shrimp, and a sweet wine. The owner was a little taken aback when he received a notification about my low-star review. I expressed that it was me, and to help him understand better, I explained the reason why. What was very unprofessional was that he verbalized this to the table next to me, revealing exactly what had happened and who had rated his establishment with low stars. Food 3/5 Music 5/5 Cleaningness 5/5 Customer Service 3/5 (May some improvement/ $7 tip for the Hostess,who finally attended me :) Sofie As I read the response from the owner I'm baffled..so from 3 stars to 1 stars . To say I used profanity, for what reason ?, however I did give a tip .Sir you have a bad temper. I didn't check in with anyone because no one was there and when I asked for a menu, 10 minutes later I was told the Menu for food was Inside. This is when you greeted me with a smile did you not forget. It's ok my review will stay and no I didn't just come to review, I wanted to yelp an eatery and I chose your establishment, I spent well over $40. Your passive aggressiveness shows. read more

Clean Slate Wine Bar - Wine Bars Near Me - Solvang, California

Hosted a small private party at Clean Slate, and I would do it again and again. Everything about working with Jason to plan it was incredible and so easy! (Bonus: Jason had tons of recommendations for other things to do while we were in town!) Chef Melissa was a pleasure to work with as well- she perfectly curated a menu special for our event- catering to all dietary restrictions as well. The food was ridiculous! The event was the talk of the weekend, everyone definitely wants to visit the next time they are in town. read more

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Great place for vegan options in Solvang. We stopped by for indian food night on a Tuesday and the staff were very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The wine was tasty and it had lively vibes even on an off-season weeknight. read more

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Love this place! Great Sparkling wine! Just what we wanted! And the setting is so chill. Great music, great service, totally cool vibe. Grab the big red couch and a charcuterie plate and melt away! Highly recommend Clean Slate Wine Bar! and they have more than bubbles, but that's what we are having now so that's all I'm reviewing. The other wines look great too. And did we mention the price point? Perfect price point. read more

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Visited for Valentine's day and ended up doing a wine tasting with a lovely charcuterie board. The man working was very knowledgeable about all the wines served and provided a small backstory on each bottle we tasted. Overall great people and great vibes. Will definitely return read more

Clean Slate is nothing short of exceptional. Every dish feels like a personal masterpiece curated by the brilliant Chef Melissa--her creativity and attention to detail truly shine through in every bite. The menu changes daily, and yet, each meal is consistently unforgettable. What sets Clean Slate apart even further are the owners. Their warmth, hospitality, and deep knowledge--especially when it comes to wine--elevate the entire experience. You can tell every bottle has been thoughtfully selected to complement the menu perfectly. This place isn't just a restaurant--it's an experience. One of the best meals I've ever had, and I'll be coming back often. read more

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We were pleasantly surprised to find this unique gem in downtown Solvang. Reading previous reviews piqued my interest due to the changing menu. We went on a Monday night for their Cajun menu. The chef Melissa is from Louisiana and she definitely delivers flavor packed authentic dishes! We were 2 couples and shared the harvest squash salad, red beans and rice, jambalaya, crab & shrimp etouffee and blackened chicken salad. Everything was delicious. The dessert was a flavor festival for the palate!! We sat out on the comfortable patio deck and the service was great. Melissa actually checked on us and served us a few times. It was a very special experience. read more

Clean Slate Wine Bar - Monday night's Cajun menu - Wine Bars Near Me - Solvang, California

Amazing Solvang experience. The hosts were very experienced with wine and gave us great education and history of wines. The food was amazing. We had a shrimp dip and a gourmet grilled cheese sandwich. Small family owned business that's super friendly and amazing. 10/10 would come back! read more

I'm not sure it's possible to like this place more. Jason, Chef Melissa, and the entire team made our visit for their Just 8 Supper Club Event just perfect! Chef Melussa's dishes were as beautiful as they were scrumptious, and she caught all the nuisance of the wines offered with each dish. Jason has an outstanding grasp on different varietals and shared tips and thoughts on each tasting. We would return any time we are in the area and try their regular offerings. Just stellar! read more

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We had two flights of wine for $25. It was 3 white and 2 reds. The owners were very knowledgeable and have a great history on the wine. We even tried one from their vineyard. The patio was shaded and cool and you could watch people riding the bicycle carts by. read more

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Awesome service from owner and good wine selection for their flight. Great pricing and loving the taste room! A must stop when we return again. read more

Hands down the best meal of our trip! We ended our babymoon with a visit here, and it was nothing short of amazing. Although I couldn't enjoy their impressive wine selection, I still had the best time. The owner personally greeted us at our table, recommended a fantastic wine for my husband, and graciously created a non-alcoholic drink just for me -- even though it wasn't on the menu. That personal touch set the tone for a truly special evening. We weren't particularly hungry when we arrived, but the Cajun-inspired nightly menu was too tempting to pass up. We ordered the jambalaya and shrimp étouffée, and both were absolutely incredible. The cornbread was the perfect complement -- warm, flavorful, and comforting. The customer service was exceptional throughout. You can genuinely feel the owners' passion for their craft and their care for each guest. In a town that can sometimes feel overly touristy, this place stood out with its warm, welcoming, family-style atmosphere. We couldn't recommend it enough -- this was by far the best meal of our trip! read more

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A lovely gem in the heart of Solvang! Available for private events-we had the welcome party for my daughter's wedding and it was a big hit ! Great service, delicious food. Oh, and wine ! read more

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If you're looking for a good, casual wine/beer spot in a clean, super friendly place with a TV, look no further than Clean Slate. The owners are nice and easy to talk to. They offer generous pours and prices are solid. There are some bites (though kitchen was closed when we were there). But would recommend if you want an indoor / outdoor spot for a quick drink. read more

Jason and Melissa served us amazing wine(Monkey Around), and a Basil Avocado Mousse with warm pita triangles. Both were delicious! Can't wait to go back and spend more time there! read more

Went on a Tuesday night and genuinely enjoyed our dining experience here. The food was tasty and the restaurant staff were warm and inviting! read more

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Amazing wine and amazing food. We went on a Monday for Cajun night best gumbo and red beans and rice. I would be here every Monday if I didn't live 400+ miles away. The flautas were amazing and the crostini was the best. Such a cute family owned place read more

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So good!! The staff is so friendly and the food is super fresh. Wasn't very busy and great service! read more

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Most delicious food! Great service. Today was a special shrimp boil for their 5yr Anniversary. Soooooo good. Love the huge variety of local winnes to try!! read more

Clean Slate Wine Bar - Authentic Cajun Shrimp Boil with a delicious Lepianie Malvasia Bianca - Wine Bars Near Me - Solvang, California

This is our 2nd trip to Solvang where we've come to eat and drink at Clean Slate! I love good wine which is what brought us in initially, but it's the outstanding food that keeps us coming back for dinner again and again! It tastes like amazing home cooked food that I didn't have to slave over and I love that it's not made in large batches so when it's sold out, it's gone! Also this place is cozy and warm with great options to eat outside! Cajun & Curry nights were equally suburb! The owners are both very friendly and welcoming and Jason knows his wines and will give details on the background. Chef Melissa takes pride in her food and it shows! Can't wait to come again! Thank you for helping to make us feel at home! read more

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What an awesome place!!! My husband, 2 pups, and I had a lovely time here. The wine selections are great and the service was wonderful. Highly recommend. read more

The service was quick and easy we came on a Monday night for Cajun night. The food was ready to go, and we got the jambalaya which we had perfect spice and perfect taste, and we got the shrimp étouffée which also had really good taste and a good amount of shrimp we also had the Sauvignon Blanc and a Pinot Noir That paired well with our food. The jalapeño cornbread was a little dry, but the dishes made up for it, and the bread pudding was to die for. read more

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We were excited to hear they have Cajun Night on Mondays! We were recently in New Orleans and got a taste for the real stuff. Clean Slate did not disappoint! The chef from Louisiana knows what she is doing! I loved the shrimp creole. The patio is nothing special but we sat by the fireplace which definitely helped the ambiance. Unfortunately the music playing over the speakers was hard rock, which was so not the vibe of the place. Play some New Orleans music on Cajun nights! I love that the menu changes daily with what is in season and inspiring. Call and they will text you a photo of tonight's menu. Feels like a locals place, but they were very welcoming to tourists, which we appreciated. We'll be back! read more

Loved this cute little wine bar tucked away behind one of the main roads. I came over the weekend and was lucky enough to snag some of the manchego stuffed dates with a few bottles of wine for our group. A perfect little aperitif before hunting down sausages and a hearty meal elsewhere in town. You come for the wine but stay for the service, everyone went above and beyond to ensure we enjoyed our brief visit. Did I spend nearly $100 on dates? Yes I did, but I can't blame Clean Slate for Yula not knowing how to say "no!" Will absolutely come back next time I'm in town and clean out their stash of dates once again read more

What a lovely wine bar! We stopped in before dinner across the street and were warmly welcomed! Their menu is vast, offering not only a wide variety of unique local small production wines, but they had a tempting beer list all from the Central Coast (my personal favorite.) My husband and I were really impressed with how lovely everyone was. Really top notch service. The location is super cute. My only complaint is that we didn't find Clean Slate sooner! We left feeling like family and had some great recommendations for the rest of our trip to Solvang! Can't wait to visit again! read more

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This place is insanely delicious. We had the. flatbread, which was absolutely delicious. We had the Cajun flautas which were different and amazing. We had the hummus, which was the best hummus I've ever had in my life. Great new find! read more

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We haven't been able to try this place the last couple of times we had visited Solvang but thankfully we were there on a Tuesday night and we were able to. The service was really amazing, they are super knowledgeable and extremely friendly! We came on their Indian inspired menu night and the place smelled amazing. Really good food. They had a really unique wine selection too. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Melissa Jason Jason If you're visiting Solvang you're doing yourself a disservice if you don't stop by Clean Slate!!!! Food rotates daily, so stay on your toes! My girl and I stopped by on an Indian Tuesday. I was skeptical about the chana masala, but DAMN that ish was delish! The service was next level. Knew exactly what I wanted. Thank you guys! read more

Five Stars! We went to Clean Slate Wine Bar for Cajun Night, and it was absolutely phenomenal. The food was out of this world--packed with flavor and cooked to perfection. You can tell the kitchen puts real heart into every dish. The service was equally impressive: attentive, friendly, and made us feel right at home. This place is a gem, and we'll definitely be back! I'm so glad we found this place because it made our trip to Solvang worth it! The Jambalaya with Red Beans was perfect! My Girlfriend had the Gator Flautas which is only a limited supply. That was delicious too! Thank you guys for a great time! Keep up the great work! read more

We enjoyed our dinner very much. Outstanding food using local ingredients paired with excellent wine. The place was full of friendly customers. We sat outside with our pup on the lovely patio. I wish we lived closer so we could return. read more

My husband and I LOVED Clean Slate. We were there Friday evening for the wine flight and tapas. Each wine in the flight was great and they took the time to explain the background of each one. The food menu was on a chalkboard and is all based around fresh local ingredients. We shared a shrimp cocktail which was delicious and very different from any shrimp cocktail we have ever seen. My husband had a jambalaya flauta which he thought was great. I had the gazpacho which was easily the best I have ever had. The owners were super nice and we enjoyed our conversation with them. We will be back the next time we are in Solvang. read more

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We have been here a few times, some times busy sometimes a little slower. Each and every time the food has been great! It is a family owed operation with a small menu, which makes it all the better. They pick a few menu options and excel at those! Monday Cajun night is a must!!! Every time we are in Solvang on a Monday we forgo all other restaurant options to get red beans and rice! read more

Incredible. Viking grilled cheese and shrimp dip were to die for. Savannah, Jason, and Chef Melissa were amazing! Stop by, you won't regret it. read more

Went to Solvang for the first time and found this wonderful place. The bartenders were very friendly and knowledgeable about their local wines. Everything was super laid back. I appreciated their hospitality after dealing with the holiday crowd outside. 10/10, I will definitely be back after the holidays. read more

Everyone was so nice and attentive. We brought two children with challenging pallets and the restaurant did an incredible job making us feel very welcome and appreciated. Even the chef came and checked in on us multiple times. Pretty low key ambience for such high quality. Thank you to the whole team! Great wine selection and recommendations. read more

Spotted in this cute little wine bar while waiting for our dinner reservation. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. They have a nice selection of wine and are helpful when you have no idea what you want. They have food special daily and it smells amazing. We considered canceling our dinner just to hangout there. Definitely stopping in again the next time we are in town. read more

Wow, what an amazing dining experience! We were lucky enough to stop by on Tuesday night, which is curry night. All of our food was outstanding and the wines paired perfectly with it!! read more