PCH Street was a great spot to grab a glass of wine after the local tasting rooms had closed. We…read moreloved that they also offer beer and seltzers, plus a variety of games on TV. Jay was working when we visited and was super friendly! There's a good mix of table and bar seating, making it an easy, relaxed place to hang out. He also mentioned they do paint and sip nights so I'll be keeping an eye out for the next one!

PCH is a nice little place to grab a drink and people watch. Seating is pretty limited, but there…read morewere a few tables outside.

I absolutely ADORE Lark + Sparrow!!! The vibe is perfection, the bites and drinks are beyond…read morestellar, the staff are incredible and helpful and super knowledgeable! Music is always top tier as well! I can't recommend this place enough!

Came here with my wife and in-laws. Cute little spot. Loved the decor. Bartender was really…read morefriendly. Definitely a place you could make your cheers. Had a strawberry martini which was solid. Definitely would like to go back and check out there new location. I would recommend swinging by for a drink.

This is now called the Barrel Room, in the basement level of the "new" tower at the Santa Maria…read moreInn. It is open at 5:30pm Thursday - Saturday only. I had my first visit here last night. The bartender was really on top of things, and I could tell he really knew what he was doing. I asked to taste a couple of the reds, and when he didn't have one downstairs, he poured me a taste of another Pinot Noir to sip while he ran upstairs to get the one I'd asked about. They serve many good wines, both very local and from other California regions. Some of the interesting local ones include a few varietals from the local Allan Hancock community college's viniculture program. The Allan Hancock ($9/glass) 2023 Pinot Noir was pretty impressive! Fruity and young. I also very much enjoyed the Kleemeier (also Santa Barbara County) 2024 Pinot Noir, which belied its young age in the best way ($12/ glass). This space has the bar and some soft seating, and around the corner is another seating area that looks like a wine cellar. Very cozy and cute. I will return.

Chill ambiance, low key vibe, and a great spot to grab a drink without all the noise. Cozy, a…read morelittle tucked away, and just easy to hang out in.

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

I sat down outside, and it has been 7 minutes, yet no one has asked me if I need a menu…read more 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.

Affordable drinks. Relaxing atmosphere and fabulous customer service. Celebrating pride this month…read moreand occasionally karaoke.

Cute little wine tasting bar near many other places in downtown Orcutt. Great service with a smile…read moreand very helpful with helping to pick which wine we wanted to try. Service with a smile. Had a food truck outside in the afternoon and were okay with us bringing out snacks in.

Quaint, small business that is primarily used by the guests of the hotel of the same name. Very…read morepolite personnel and very clean area. Have games and small snacks. No readily available restrooms, nor kitchen but nice little bar with a few options that are tasty. Would like to return. Perhaps even enjoy a night or two in the hotel.

Top tier customer service and some of the best farm to table food in the San Ynez Valley. Very…read morefamily friendly and gorgeous outdoor garden seating too. The wine list was incredible too! They make their own wines under Lumen, and they are solid.

This review covers three visits, the first two were midweek in 2025 and one two weeks ago on a…read moreFriday. It's an interesting setup, as there's a separate space for Pico and a space for Lumen Wines, however we were told that the wine tastings are done in the restaurant. The ambiance is upscale-casual, the service is excellent (thanks Kali for getting my joke and making me laugh on our last visit), and the food is wonderfully delicious. They have main floor seating, a balcony, and a back patio, so request your spot when making a reservation. DRINKS: They have a full bar and the cocktails we've tried were very well made. The wine list is primarily Lumen wines, but there are some other local and old-world wines available, and some alcohol-free cocktails and beer too. On our first visit, we tried a Lumen wine tasting flight consisting of a '21 Chardonnay, a '21 Pinot Noir, and a '21 Grenache, and a couple extra pours, like the Escence orange wine and the "Hey Ginger" Pet Nat (check out my separate review for Lumen Wines). FOOD: We've eaten something on all three visits and everything we've tried has been very good. The menu is seasonal, so it's ever changing. The appetizers/entrées we've tried are the Wedge Salad, Kabocha Salad, Grilled Carrots, Avocado Crudo, Channel Island Squid, Steak Tartare, Pico Burger, and Rabbit Carnitas Tostadas. The food is well-seasoned and prepared as ordered. The kitchen seems to work well with the wait staff to coordinate when courses are delivered, so you're not getting everything at once. Pico is one of our favorite spots in the Los Alamos/Los Olivos/Buellton area and well worth the drive if you're not staying right nearby. I highly recommend you check them out.

Best little secret in the Santa Maria Valley. Been making anual trips to the area literally all my…read morelife. For generations my family stayed at Santa Maria Inn. The current owners have put the least effort into the beautiful old hotel's upkeep. Shame on them. Super grateful to have found Wine Stone for the family to stay each year from now on. Great nearby restaurants in the charming old town Orcut are frosting on the cake.

Warning: this hotel is listed under Santa Barbara on Priceline. It is not in Santa Barbara. It is…read morein Orcutt, a long drive away. That misleading listing is what caused me to book in the first place. When I discovered the error, I called to cancel. I asked three times whether a refund would be approved. Three times I was told yes, the manager would take care of it the next day. Don't worry, it's fine. So I trusted them. The next morning: denied. No refund. No explanation. No accountability. Because I trusted their word, I lost the window to just bite the bullet and make the hour drive to and from family. I had to book a second hotel out of pocket, stretching my budget in a way that was genuinely costly. All because a staff member couldn't simply say "I don't know" instead of giving me false assurances to get off the phone. This isn't a miscommunication. It's a lack of integrity. Do not rely on anything you're told verbally here and think twice before booking at all.