Location is in an unassuming area off the main road BUT, once you find it, you will not be disappointed! The food was so tasty - truly felt farm to table. And the service was beyond excellent. Everyone was so nice and attentive. It was a pleasure all around eating at Industrial Eats! read more

Food is pricey and mediocre. Wait times are what kill everything. Staff goes straight from petting customers pets to prepping and serving food. Update: foot has taken over 45 minutes to be called. No warning for extended times. No warning given. Not crowded. UPDATE #2: They ran out of PORK. Not even part of the original issue. Will not be returning. read more

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Amazing food and service...such a cool spot, hope you take in the yummy decor too. Katie made us an incredible caesar...and what a lovely gal! Can't wait come back... read more

I (we) have enjoyed IE for many years and on our frequent visits to Paso, IE is a must first stop! The menu is always over the top coupled with such deliciousness, we are often conflicted on what to try. This last time I did try the "Trust Us" bc I couldn't make up my mind. It did not disappoint! The owner, Janet, is always around to give suggestions and I have asked her many times what she recommends as the plates are seasonal and sometimes new to the menu. The atmosphere is fun and if you sit at communal table, you are sure to engage a nice conversation with fellow diners who appreciate this wonderful dining experience! read more

Awesome! Beef tongue Reuben is still hands down the best. Bread was so soft flavors were bang on. The snap peas were also really good. The pizza looked amazing but we did not try to that. We moved away 10 years ago. And coming back we were thrilled tos we the original owner still there putting out great food and vibes!!! read more

We found this eatery a couple of years ago, and continue to return as they have such a variety of samplings for your food hole. Everything from Lobster Spaghetti to Chopped Liver and all over the map. There are so many selections to choose from, plus the daily/weekly specials, each unique, with a multitude of flavors waiting to burst open your taste buds. They rotate the beer & cider selections, and offer a lengthy list of wine-by-the-glass. It is a loud place, featuring communal tables, big ass fan, with a very friendly & attentive staff that one can tell enjoy their jobs. This place will not disappoint. You must discover this unique, iconic restaurant yourself. Bon appetit! read more

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Been getting their beef tongue sandwiches for years, good sandwiches. However, tonight went to get take out for dinner. Thought would try their escargots and polenta. 30 min wait time at least. And they don't tell you that. I had to ask a couple of times to see what's the hold up. Such a waste of my time. They really should have told people wait time esp when it's gonna take a loooooooooooooooong while. And I went at a time when I was the only one ordering. Ugh. So not like they had to juggle other customers. I get that. Ovens take time to bake stuff. Please educate your staff to at least advise patrons if it's gonna take FOREVER for their orders. Would not have ordered it if I knew it's gonna take that long. Update: just ate the food. The 2 slices of toasts that came w the escargots were actually cold and hard. Not sure why it would be the case - seems like toasts would be the easiest thing to keep fresh. Can't help but wonder if the toasts were "recycled"... no proof, just odd that they were so cold and seemed not to come from the same cut. Kinda unsettling. Polenta w chanterelles was ok but def will not order again these dishes. May still go back for the beef tongue Rubens in the future. Maybe. Disappointing. read more

This hidden gem is a legit farm-to-table restaurant that sources its ingredients from local ranches and farms and cures its own meats. The staff is friendly and incredibly accommodating with food allergies. The Little Gems salad, simply prepared, allowed the freshness and quality of the ingredients to shine. All the dishes - from the wood-fired pizza to the shepherd's pie to the jumbo shrimp on toasted baguette - are huge and shareable. Skip the smorgasbord in Solvang to try something new and delicious from Industrial Eats. read more

Unique flavor and such good eats close to Solvang. Industrial Eats is a casual place where you order and pay at the counter and they bring your food to the table. The menu is quite large and there are many cool and unique options. The food came out quickly and service was good. My tops choices 1. Mushroom pizza- whole small button mushrooms and roasted garlic on the perfect crust. Crust was perfectly crisp and flavorful. 2. Beef tongue Reuben- wow so tender and moist. Best I've ever had but have never seen this before. So good! 3. Mussels and fries with curry- I'm not usually a big mussel fan but this changed me. The curry reminded me of yellow japanese curry but more acidic. So good with the mussels 4. Banh mi-a twist on the classic Vietnamese banh mi. Great flavors and texture. Really good! 5. Trust us- chefs choice of 3 dishes. A fun surprise! We got a tomato caprese a like salad with blue cheese, red onion and basil, cauliflower dish, and porcini mushrooms. Delicious and great value. We also got the white shrimp dish because it's popular but not my fav. There were only 4 shrimps and flavors not as outstanding as the other dishes. Would def recommend stopping here! read more

Very clean, great ambiance and the best Caesar Salad I have ever had! Will definitely be back!

We look forward to eating at Industrial Eats every time we visit the Central Coast. The food is exceptional, the owner and staff are fantastic . read more

On our way to northern Cal. We felt like good hearty pizza. Yelped this place with good reviews. First time here. We ordered a simple pizza. - We waited a whopping 45 min. Wow. No problem, it could happen to any good restaurants. - We were so hungry after waiting so long. Pizza came out. BURNT to a crisp. See picture. No problem, I suppose mistakes can happen. We asked it to be redone. - Waited another 20 min. Redone pizza came out. BURNT TO A CRISP AGAIN!!! - NOT OK. I wanted to complain to manager but she didn't have time for me. She said "we are so busy..." If you are in the area, goto Pizza Hut or Pea Soup Restaurant. At least you'll eat timely and no carcinogenic burnt food that's crispy black. STAY AWAY! We had the worst experience EVER in this place. YUK!!! read more

Industrial Eats - Burnt pizza x 2 tries - Pizza Near Me - Buellton, California

We had a delightful lunch here. Every ingredient of each sandwich is an artisinal experience. We loved the cubano sandwich with incredible ham, cheese and sauce. The bread they use for each sandwich is also just the best. We also shared a brisket sandwich which is filled with succulent marinated brisket that is just out of this world. Be prepared to wait in a long line and sit in a shared table but it is worth it! read more

This a really cool place. It's a walk-up to order, then sit at big community tables. The staff are knowledgeable and friendly. They have a large, interesting variety of menu items. You can get sandwiches, casseroles, salads, craft beers. There are different specials each day. read more

We arrived at a good time. Only one party was ahead of us in line. This is our second visit and continue to be happy with what they offer. We've only ordered their sandwiches and salads. Next time, we will try their pizza. Oh, there will definitely be a next time. read more

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Great food, service and ambiance. Park in the shade it gets warm here. Nice family style dining read more

Industrial Eats - Beet, apricot and hummus lavish, OUTSTANDING! You might ask for another shard of the cracker bread. Great beer and wine selection. - Pizza Near Me - Buellton, California

Super bummed with my visit. Google incorrectly showed us the restaurant was open, I didn't realize it wasn't actually open and it wasn't 12pm yet. We walked in at 11:57. An employee came up and said they didn't open for another 3 minutes and told us to go outside. Husband asked if we could check out the menu and the employee rolled his eyes at us. So we just walked outside and proceeded to wait 3 minutes. Once let in the vibes were really negative and we felt like none of the employees wanted us in there. We ate really fast and just left. Don't think we will be going back read more

Heading back to LA to help parents w impending hurricane Hillary. Stopped in Buellton for a quick lunch at Industrial Eats (which was recommended) WOW!! They must have lost our order after we paid as we waited and waited and waited. Asked server to check after 40 mins and told almost ready only to wait longer. Needed to get back on road and while it was busy - the asst manager we asked thought it was funny that we weren't happy and just wanted the food $ back or actually said "keep it then" after she said " you must just be "hangry"" She threw me out and wife had to get a to go box when Caesar salad randomly appeared. Interesting that there was no apology or offer for bread while waiting ... just nothing. I know mistakes happen but not taking responsibility for this kind of mistake makes one wonder if they care about their customers at all or you're just a passing profit (it is Buellton" read more

Entree: The cauliflower dinner dish. A perfect crisp and savory taste on the cauliflower; the cheese sauce was delicious, whatever they use as their ingredient keep it up - very filling! Drink: Hand squeezed lemonade, actually had flavor (free refills too!) Dessert: Apple crisp with ice cream. After the first bite noticed a distinct alcohol taste to it, asked the staff and they made the ice cream with bourbon. Not toooooo bad! Crisp on the crust bits, Apple were fresh baked slices Ambience: They use brick ovens to make their dishes so it has more of a rustic vibe in the ambience, which I believe makes the place worth dining in at. Great music. Sitting at the bar and watching the kitchen make the food passes by time. Staff: Friendly. Couldn't read much on the menu as it's all handwritten - they were able to accommodate my questions regarding being a vegetarian, they also were specific between vegan and vegetarian, which many places don't know! Kudos. Why did I remove a star? The menu options for vegetarian are pretty limited (two options to be specific) - not counting salad and pizza. read more

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A must if you are in the Solvang area...especially since most of Solvang's food is sadly crap....but not here at Eats [which in many aspects is far superior to the extravagant Gary Dankos in SF at 1/5 of the price & 3x the GD portions...think $500+...or even my now closed local bargain fav...Bell Street Farm in Los Alamos]. Where else could I get local farm fresh homemade & EAT, the following for 1-2 for $100: 1- Pig's Ear in a Spicy Vinegar marinade complete with palate cleaning Cilantro? It was better than either the Chinese version that uses Pig Tendon..or even fine Eastern European Headcheese. Full of fresh pork flavor & crunch, this is a must must! The last time I had something so good, I was a regular in the now defunct Panda Dim Sum restaurant in Honolulu. 2- Pheasant topping a big salad of Red Leaf lettuce, Yellow Apples, with a bit too much oily dressing & spices. The Pheasant which was pleasant did not have any notes past "chicken". While a bit overwhelmed by the copious dressing, I still finished it...but had a bit of GI issue later. The last time I had Pheasant was decades ago in NYC's East Village. 3- Rabbit Stew was really the star of the show. Delicate, flavorful, creamy, & reminded me of homegrown Rabbit stew made on my relative's farm in Myjava, Slovakia....where I visited after the Berlin Wall came done...& Czechoslovakia & the evil Soviets were no more. This was true comfort food at it's best. 4- Foie Gra [aka Pate] was the day's unlisted "Chef's Special" & had two choice pieces of house-made Goose liver Pate that was seasoned far better than pricey rare French versions at $99 lb. in a Cheese Shop in SLO. While the cold version was filled with Magical flavors, somehow the over-cooked version on partially burnt bread lost the "magic". Judging by my food & the many pics, they seem to have a bad habit of burning bread, or over dressing salads. The wonderful Foie was sitting in their amazing fridge along side the equally amazing Pig Ear. These are extremely rare & wonderful in the extreme...and you may only encounter these once in a lifetime! 5- Vegetarian Pizza was judge delicious by my Veg wife which is a high honor. It had exotic mushrooms, spinach, razor thin potato, & a fine cheese. It was cooked just right & not burnt nor oily. It was more like a round flatbread in it's flavor profile. I was so amazed by this glorious amazing unique hole-in-the-wall that I was even OK with putting up with the super-hard seating [next time I need to bring a cushion] which is horrid for people with leg Neuropathy or the handicapped. Next time, I will now know to ask for them to please keep the dressing on the side, not sear the Pate, nor burn the bread. I can well see how many who came at packed noisy time & had a burnet bread sandwich would be less than pleased. We found the service people to be really friendly & helpful, but were rushed & overworked. They did say that they have or will have a big dinning area for special events next door & a take out place soon. I would surely consider taking out some fine homemade unique exotic Deli fare, such as Homemade Foie Gras & Pressed Pig's Ear. While there are close to a thousand reviews [with pics], it seems that few have tried most items on their over-whelming menu....and may confuse a small plate with a full entree...or sandwich. The fast food paradigm here throws many off...but some of these EATS are totally creatively deliciously unique....and if you do not like the atmosphere...get the goodies for take out! Since I am only an hour away, & despite some minor flaws, I can EAT like the President of France for near the price of what our President EATS [which is well known to be crap..like McD's]. Do not be "fooled" by neither the "so-called" "pseudo"-Danish eats in Solvang, nor the basic [but decent] eats at the neighboring Pea soup place [unless you crave great Peasoup, good Cheddar Cheese Dip, or decent...but pricey Pasteries], you will likely NEVER find a unique place like Industrial EATS anywhere else at this quality, diversity, price, nor homemade delectableness. Again...just remember at least four stellar EATS here: FOIE GRAS PIG EARS RABBIT PHEASANT {& Pizza for most} I will surely be back for EATS here...if you crave desert, I would recommend Peasoup Andersons for that over the mass produced Costco-like junk they past off in Solvang as "authentic"....NOT! While I love the buildings, the little Museum, the history & a few shops...Solvang sadly is a tourist trap...& I can find far better pastries near Pismo Beach [i.e. Grover Beach or Arroyo Grande Village's Eclair]. One of the redeeming qualities is the growing number of now dozens of wine tasting places all around Solvang...also next to EATS...where they have good Pinots. BTW- Their sign only simply says EATS & seems a bit lost in this garaged Industrial area, but it is only 1/2 mile off the 101! read more

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Best muscles I've ever had. The Cubano was amazing and so was the bahn mi. I really enjoy this place and looking forward to my next visit.

I got the Banh Mi and honestly... it sucked. I don't ask for it to be super traditional, but this was a strange interpretation. There's so much basil in it that all you can taste is basil. Barely any pickled veggies or the elements of a Banh Mi, and the pork was just like a bland fried pork chop. I wasn't gonna write a review but... I paid $20 for this. read more

I think that if you are in this area, this is probably a good restaurant. You should probably try the recommended dishes on yelp or by the cashier if you come here. The menu isn't completely reflective of what people are recommending here so go with the cashier's recs. Parking is easy, the experience seems unique in the area. You order at the counter and then sit and wait for a long time for your food. The pizza was not great. We had the maitake pizza and it was chewy and I've definitely had better. Don't get pizza here. I had the fish that comes with oysters and bacon. Did not taste bacon at all. The oyster taste was overpowering and was not hot in this hot dish. It was warm so that also added to the weirdness of this dish. I guess it was my fault. The cashier recommended the lobster pasta but I decided to try something different. read more

Industrial Eats - Maitake pizza - Pizza Near Me - Buellton, California

We stopped in for lunch during a recent trip to the area. Wow!! The food is absolutely fantastic! The best Cuban sandwich and the best Caesar salad we have ever had. This place does get busy so plan on that. Their other menu items sounded quite interesting, but I wished they had pictures. Great vibe also. I highly recommend! read more

The food was mediocre for the wait and hype, again I based off on Yelp reviews, waited in a long line to get the popular items and was let down, the service was great, they were able to help obtain a table my two toddlers, be mindful the tables here are high, not regular sit down tables. Very casual ambiance, not elegant, more of a brewery vibe than anything read more

Always good, fresh ingredients that are very well prepared. Anything you order is sure to please. It is a fun relaxed atmosphere with family style seating and a menu that will please the entire family. This is a no brainer for a good time and their usually open late! read more

Stopped in for lunch and enjoyed our food tremendously. Shared a pizza and a cuban sandwich. Both had fresh plentiful ingredients. The cuban was particularly great. Atmosphere very modern and a good fit for lunch, maybe not as much for a dinner. Lots of great, interesting options so highly recommend sharing a few different items. read more

I can't say enough good things about the food and ambiance of this place. It has such a cute and cozy feel. It's like a market and a restaurant in one. We found this place a couple years on accident while taking a trip to Solvang. Now we go out of our way to eat here whenever we are anywhere near the central coast of CA. The pizzas and salads are just to die for. I don't think you can go wrong with any item on this menu! read more

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Found this place because we wanted something delicious but casual and also not the sticker shock of places in Solvang. Only a 10 minute drive in a little industrial plaza and soooo worth it. The three of us shared a spinach salad (with delicious bleu cheese and bacon and balsamic with a fried egg on top) and then two pizzas, a fennel sausage one (probably my fav of the two) and a prosciutto and arugula one. So good!!! Around $50 for the three items and honestly worth every penny. Totally recommend! read more

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This review is LONG overdue. I live in the south bay but I frequent Industrial Eats several times a year when in the Solvang and Goleta area. I've been a customer of Industrial Eats for going on 4 years now and it's aways interesting to visit and see what's on the menu. The staff does a great job of insuring their offerings are fresh and current. So, this makes for amazing and creative seasonal dishes! The restaurant is located in an industrial area... hence the "Industrial" in their name... and they have a large dinning area inside as well as a few tables outside. The staff is always knowledgeable about their menu and very courteous. I love how they bring a glass pitcher of water to the table with and make sure it's always full. So, why did they lose a star... well, the music. Yes, the music is so so so LOUD that a couple of times I found myself inhaling my meal just so we could leave. On my last visit I actually witnessed several people step into the restaurant and after moments... walk out. Literally... the music drove two customers out. Additionally, the music choices were not the best... rap music with explicit language can be off-putting for many. read more

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Came here starving after wine tasting at Alma rosa which is right next door. They have an extensive menu. I'm cool with surprises so you can have a surprise order where they pick the appetizer and entrée for you. They surprised me with a mushroom, garlic, and cheese pizza which I loved and an appetizer of different kinds of thinly spices bread, butter, and cheese. My husband got the BBQ brisket sandwich which he devoured. Our wine hostess at Brick Barn and at Alma Rosa both recommended this place. There's some outdoor eating, but not that much. But there's so much open land in Buellton, it wouldn't be hard to find a place to take this for to go and have a picnic. It was my first time in Buellton and I love this cute little quaint town. You must try the food here after wine tasting! read more

Service is great, ambiance is nice, drink/beer selection is unique, but unfortunately the food was either ok or sub-par. We got th tomato, mozzarella, basil pizza and cauliflower appetizer which was ok. The miso cod we ordered was highly dissappointing. It was one of the more expensive items on the menu and came with 2 tiny pieces of fish with sauce, avocado and barely anything else. Overall 3 stars. read more

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It's worth the road trip to this restaurant - the food ranged from good to absolutely exceptional and its a fun space with lots of personality. The shrimp was especially epic!! read more

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The Industrial Eats menu is a wildly exciting culinary experience. I live for the ever changing specials menu, but even the creative menu staples will keep you intrigued. The dishes are all one of a kind, and wonderfully unique from any other restaurant in SB county. So far, I've tried a few different pizzas and the pan bagnat (sandwich w/ tuna, anchovy, arugula, and egg). I've been anywhere from pleasantly surprised to simply amazed by how each dish tastes. read more

Industrial Eats - Squash blossom pizza (special) - Pizza Near Me - Buellton, California

I don't get this place or the reviews being so good. I had the worst pizza I have ever had. They got the first one wrong. After trying to tell me it was right. She check in the kitchen, came back and said I was right. They had to remake it. No sauce of any kind. Almost no sausage or peppers. So boring and dry. The girl at the register was so unfriendly. It was so smoldering hot in there. The whole experience was terrible. I see no reason to return. read more

Excellent food as always. Service was subpar. Went for my 26th anniversary and ordered dinner for 2 her food came with in 20 minutes mine was MIA. After 2 tables that came in after us got their food I asked about mine. She said because I made a special request mine took much longer. I asked for more mustard on my pastrami sandwich. What a lame excuse, she kept taking over me also, instead of just saying she screwed up I got excuse after excuse. I went out of my way to go there for our anniversary , won't do that if again. Very very disappointed read more

Industrial Eats - She told me because I ordered a special Ruben sandwich it takes 23 minutes longer. I wanted extra mustard? I hate excuses - Pizza Near Me - Buellton, California

The food was incredible but the Caesar salad was one of the best l have ever eaten in a restaurant. I still think my dressing is better. Definitely, we will go back when we visit. read more

We will be sticking to lunch if we return in the future. Dinner crew loves to blast 80s metal so we basically introduced our 4 old daughter to Metallica, Danzig. (She was not a fan.) They did turn it down a bit after being asked but I wasn't going to ask them a second time. I get that it's the staff's vibe to work to but not the most ideal dining music, especially for Sunday family supper. Food (margarita Pizza and shepherd's pie) was solid - but too much pepper on the soup/sandwich special which overpowered the dish. Red wine is nothing special here so maybe stick to beer. Staff were friendly as ever overall. read more

Ordered for take out. Note: they have a different menu for take-out vs. dining. Check out there "order online menu" if you're doing takeouts. Ordered: 1) Wild Mushroom pizza:4/5 Pretty tasty. I love wood fired pizzas! 2) Cuban Sandwich: 3/5 Not too bad Overall, I felt the price was a bit high....but i guess during Covid, it is awesome to support local restaurants! read more

We were recommended this place by pretty much everyone that we came in contact with in the area so to say our expectations were high is an understatement. Unfortunately, it didn't even come close to meeting them. Every dish was unbalanced, under salted (literally no salt on 4/5 of our dishes) or undercooked. I'm not sure if our dishes were rushed since they were close to closing, but everything was very underwhelming. read more