Stopped by this evening for a cold one and to try their sliders. Oh so good. Mario was our terrific…read morebartender and a very nice person. Edward prepared the sliders and brought them out nice and tasty. What a great spot and a short walk from our campsite. The ambiance is positive and the big screens had the ball game on. Indoor and outdoor seating with a fire pit. Highly recommended.

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.

I wanted to find a nice spot for dinner while in Solvang. Luckily we were able to make a same-day…read morereservation. We arrived a little bit early to our reservation, and even though the restaurant was only about 20% full, we waited for about 10 minutes for someone to check us in. We were seated at the high top tables. We started off with the Roasted Cauliflower with miso white bean puree, arugula, chimichurri, and pecorino panko crumbs. The dish comes with large florets of cauliflower, so we had to cut it up into smaller pieces. For my entree, I got the Local Miso Black Cod with spinach, sesame dressing, and miso butter. The fish was moist and flakey. I enjoyed it! I also tried the New Zealand Rack of Lamb that had asparagus ratatouille, crispy potatoes, and lamb jus. This dish was not bad, but the portion seemed a bit small for the price.

I'd Gather Not One…read moreof Solvang's newest restaurants isn't known for its æbleskivers or Danishes, but rather for French-Asian fusion, and is led by Indonesian-born head chef and co-owner, Budi Kazali. They promise to bring you bold flavors using fresh seasonal ingredients in an elegant but approachable space. The Good: * Reservations via OpenTable™ * Free street and city lot parking nearby. * Dog-friendly outdoor dining * Right on the downtown strip in Solvang, next to our favorite bakery. * Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice) was delicious and hit all the right notes. The fried chicken add-on was a different story, though... See below. * Caesar Salad had a delicious flavor, but Carissa found the salad to be a bit overdressed for her liking. I didn't mind it, but I like an obscene amount of dressing on my salads, so go figure? Salmon was a little undercooked for her liking, but again, I wouldn't mind it a bit pink. So, comme ci, comme ça. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ The Meh: * Not all the outdoor spaces are shaded/covered. * Prices are a bit absurd for certain items. Yeah, I know it's über-touristy Solvang, but jfc. $12-14 for a beer? And don't get me started on $12 for some of the blandest and most minuscule serving of fried chicken ever. * We arrived ten minutes early for our reservation, and the hostess seemed very annoyed that we were. In fact, she made us wait until it was time for our reservation to the very minute--despite the restaurant being at less than 10% capacity. * Service wasn't horrible, but I wouldn't say it was good, either. More on this below. The Ugly: * I ordered the Hazy IPA they had on tap, and when it arrived, I could tell it wasn't a particularly "hazy" Hazy IPA. But I figured some are better than others. For my second drink, I asked for the Clown Shoes IPA they had in a can. When the waitress returned with it, she admitted that the first beer she'd brought me was actually the same Clown Shoes IPA. Apparently, they'd run out of the Hazy IPA and decided to make the substitution without asking me. It's not a huge deal--I probably would have made the same substitution myself--but I definitely wouldn't have ordered a second one if I'd known it was the only IPA they had in-house. Like I said, it's not the end of the world, but for some reason, it just feels a little devious. Would they have made a substitution without asking a wine connoisseur? I would hope not, but now it kind of makes you wonder. Conclusion: Not a great experience here, from the hostess to the waitress to the food. I wish them luck.

The key lime pie was a religious experience. I've never had better in my life. The Italian Merengue…read moreon the top was light, fluffy, and barely sweet 10/10

You know the food is fantastic when it's great straight out of the fridge the next day…read more We didn't have reservations here but we were able to walk up and get a seat at the counter even though it was packed that day! Inside of this restaurant is pretty cute but can get a bit noisy since there are so many people inside. We ordered the Copenhagen caesar, Solvang hot chicken sandwich with crispy potatoes, and the mac & cheese with caramelized onions to share. I love a hot chicken sandwich and theirs is absolutely fantastic. The herbs, shredded cabbage, and pickled onions were a great addition to the spicy fried chicken. The crispy potatoes were so good, they held up well the next day as well! I highly recommend getting the caramelized onions added to the mac and cheese. The portion was quite big so we had to take it to go but it was also great to eat cold straight from the fridge. We are definitely coming back again if we are in the area but will try and make a reservation so we can sit outside next time!

The food was great. I wish the dish of the day came with extra detail about the sauce!. I had a…read morelamb-shank on a mashed potato but I was not impressed with the sauce... was too oily for me. The service was great and fast hopefully next time I get to dine outdoors.

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.

The food was very fresh & flavorful! My salad was excellent and my husbands hamburger was one of…read morethe best he's ever had! Great service, friendly, well priced dinner. We will be

Wonderful! Great service and delicious! Nice small restaurant. A lot of to go orders as well!read more

Breakfast!!!! Skip those other places in town and come here! Last time we came we went to another…read morebreakfast place and 1 meal was $20!!! We just randomly came upon Eddie's Grill and I'm so glad we did! Priced how it should be for 2 meals and food was delicious! They need to put a sign out front advertising breakfast!

GETTING HERE: The…read moreaddress is correct on Yelp, so navigate here without issue. Look for the Blender's in the small strip mall and you'll find it. REVIEW: So happy to have finally stopped here! It's been bookmarked for a while, and each time we go to Chumash we convince ourselves that "next time" we'll stop. Whew! We finally stopped and glad we made it a priority, finally! Food: Excellent shrimp tacos! Huge pieces of shrimp that were full of flavor. My only negative is that the chips were stale, boo. But, we were able to put that sadness aside to enjoy the amazing shrimp in the tacos! 10/10 stars for sure. Fries were served hot (yay!) and they did *not charge for additional ranch cups. #Winning! Service: Friendly, sincere, kind service from the employees at the register and behind the counter. That will keep us coming back 10X! Ambiance: Open, airy seating in doors with big windows for natural sunlight. We highly recommend a visit here. Thanks! See you again soon

Went for happy hour. I believe it's M-F 4-6. Wine is 30% off, draft beers are $5. Nice! Snacks are…read moreregular price. I went on a Thursday and there was live music starting at 6 pm. Bartender was really nice and the guitarist was great!

The night could've been salvaged. The Brussels sprouts could've been crispier and more tender…read more(which a higher temperature and longer cooking time would have fixed). The salmon flatbread was a nice, refreshing alternative to a traditional sushi meal. Rick our server was lovely. But the young chef, wearing a hat and AirPods, and who didn't even respond when we said thank you, brought us mostly-frozen meatballs. I was pretty disappointed. I don't mind frozen meatballs, but please defrost and cook them completely before serving them.

On our way home from our vacation, we stopped by here for a bite to eat. Nobody was in the bar…read morearea, so we sat inside with our service dog. It was great since it was so hot outside. We ordered a fig burger and a chicken sandwich. Both came with garlic fries. Delicious!! Our server was great. He kept my tea filled, there is nothing like a refreshing, delicious ice tea. We definitely would return in the future! 8/1/26

Came here for a visit in town. Curious on what they have. Found a few items we want to try…read more Mexican Street Corn Salad and Chicken Pot Pie. The taste of the Mexican Street Corn Salad is perfect. Just want I like. Chicken pot pie; however, is extremely salty. I see this restaurant has a good selection of burgers. Might have to try them next time.