On a random Saturday my brother, mom, and I decided to go to Bodega Los Alamos for the first time…read more(well at least for me)! We had planned on getting there around opening time but some delays lead us to arriving around 12pm. There was a fair amount of people but plenty of seats thankfully. After ordering some wine, my brother and mom got in line for food (Priedite bbq in the back!). Once everything was good to go we were able to start enjoying our drinks. I got the orange Bodega wine. It was a light refreshing drink that provided a nice start to the visit. I got a second drink which was a mango beer that was on the menu. It was soo delicious. The ambiance of Bodega is really lovely. Although the sun was hot, there were plenty of tables with umbrellas to block out the rays. The staff were very nice and helpful as well. Overall, we had a really good time at Bodega. My mom and I even returned a couple of weeks later. Definitely recommend to anyone wanting a laid back visit!

This has become a must-stop when we visit this area every few months. Delightful atmosphere…read more Helpful, friendly staff. Love that so far they have always had a tasty sour beer for sale. Comfy seats. Gorgeous trees which give lots of shade cover on sunny days. Love that you can bring over BBQ from Priedite. Easy free street parking.

One of the employees alex helped me get a new beer after someone knocked over my boot. Just wanted…read moreto say they are awesome and I appreciate them alot!

First time visiting SB Biergarten and this place absolutely delivered. Perfect spot to grab a cold…read morebeer, catch up with friends, go on a casual date, or even just enjoy a solo afternoon in Santa Barbara. The atmosphere was relaxed, welcoming, and full of good energy from the moment we walked in. I had the MadeWest Hazy on draft served in an ice-cold Pint, exactly what you want on a warm Santa Barbara day. My girlfriend had a great time, and the whole experience felt effortless and fun. One of the coolest parts of the visit was meeting Chris, a local who told us this is one of his favorite hangout spots and where he brings his dog Harlo. He gave us some awesome local recommendations and really added to the laid back community vibe that makes this place special. The bartenders and hosts were all attentive, friendly, and professional. You could genuinely tell the staff enjoys what they do, and that energy carries throughout the entire place. It's refreshing to see hospitality thriving like this in Santa Barbara. Definitely adding this to my regular stop whenever I'm in SB. Great drinks, great people, great atmosphere. Highly recommend. - Ian Lantz

Came to the sausage garden with family and it was phenomenal. My family got a 4 Sausage sampler…read moreBavarian pretzel and some onion rings for a reasonable price to feed the whole family. Beers were excellent and the guy taking orders was very helpful

Copenhagen Sausage Company delivers precisely what the name promises, which honestly feels like a…read moresmall miracle in a town where half the storefronts are some version of a fake Danish windmill (no judgement I love Solvang!) . Great sausages, even great burgers, served unpretentiously in a setting that's perfect after a day of pretending to know what you're talking about at six different wine tastings. No fuss, no twelve paragraph menu description, no foam on anything. Just genuinely tasty food at a good value for the area, served to people who clearly just want a sausage and to sit down for a minute. This is the kind of place Solvang needs more of yet somehow has exactly one of. We keep coming back every time we're in the area, and it delivers every single time, sausage roulette has yet to fail us. Highly recommend making this a stop on any wine country trip through Solvang. Your liver will thank you for the intermission.

We have been going here for years. It's our favorite spot in slo for lunch. Good beer selection…read moretoo! Cool outdoor area and good atmosphere. The servers are always super nice, friendly, and make great selections.

Spectacular. Not just a good German restaurant, but just a good restaurant! Service was tops. We…read moresat outside in the coveted Biergarten out front. The World Cup was playing at it was very lively. We had a party of 8 and could make a reservation by phone call. The Herman beer list is off the chart and offered in 0.3 liter, 0.5 liter, 1 liter, and 2 liters (! Is that like a pitcher?). See photo for current list of draft goodness. Food was spot on delicious. We had the Hungarian spicy sausage in a pretzel roll with sauerkraut plus a side of spaetzel with melted Gouda for $17. Delicious, all of it! Also the Beda's stew is a surprising success! Delicious! The chisels were a star: we had the Rahm and Jager, see photos, both $19 with one side at lunch. Yum, yum, yum! Kids menu was also great. Really good fries! Love it here.

I live for fries, but I am particular and these fries are to die for. These are the fries I've only…read moredreamt of. Thin, crispy, a little battered, and great food to go with them. Classic backyard Americana bbq. Good outdoor space for kids and is pet friendly. Also, the daiquiri slushy was everything I wanted on a hot summer day. Will return next time we're in Paso

a place that's leaning heavily on shortcuts in the kitchen rather than built-from-scratch…read moreexecution. Here's how your breakdown lines up: Burger (main miss) --frozen patty, no crust, unmelted cheese, weak sauce--usually means: * Pre-formed frozen beef puck (not fresh ground) * Cooked on a grill instead of a ripping-hot flat top (so no smash crust or Maillard flavor) * Cheese added too late or heat too low to melt it properly * Sauce under-portioned or used as a light spread instead of a flavor layer Result: bland, dry, and flat tasting burger Mac & cheese That "pasta + runny cheese water" texture is a classic sign of: * Pre-boiled pasta sitting in liquid * Cheese sauce broken or watered down * Very little actual cheese base (often just milk + starch + seasoning) So yeah--more "pasta dish" than mac & cheese. Salad (surprisingly the win) Good olive oil + vinaigrette can carry a salad hard. That's usually the only thing that doesn't rely on heavy kitchen execution, so it makes sense it stood out. Fries (another win) Crispy, salted fries usually come from: * Proper double fry or high-temp fry oil * Frozen fries done correctly (ironically, frozen can still be great if cooked right) Pulled pork Cheap BBQ sauce + pre-cooked pork is pretty standard for mid-tier spots. Not amazing, but at least it has flavor, unlike the burger. Beer Hard to mess up--good call there. Overall read of the place This is the vibe I'm getting: * Strengths: fryer, sauces (salad dressing), bar program * Weaknesses: grill station, mac & cheese, burger execution * Kitchen style: "assembly + reheating" more than scratch cooking

Hey guys, I was there a week ago and possibly lost my money clip at your restaurant. It has wood…read moreinlet with a strip of turquoise, not worried about the cash, but was a gift from my late grandfather. If any has seen it I would be stoked. Thanks Phil Franklin Your place is awesome and staff was great!!!

Pleasantly surprised at this local gastro-pub. Don't usually bother with Los Osos but have run out…read moreof places to frequent in Cayucos so we thought that we'd give it a try. Good selection of beers, wine and a cider. The wife had a Guinness which she liked, which was a pleasant surprise after having lived in Dublin for five years she's picky about it. Nice, varied menu. Food was out really quick and was nicely presented. Service was way above normal pub standards. Two different TVs were on showing obligatory sports but what was was really impressive was the turntable playing LPs, something that I would expect in hipster Portland but not the central coast.

Located on El Camino, across from the Carlton, is Ancient Owl. The modern beer garden has great…read moreservice and lively atmosphere. They have tons of seating and even a higher deck to lookout to the main drag. Live music is a plus. Tons of beer on tap. This night they had pizza and the people I was with enjoyed it. *Overall, you want a beer garden type atmosphere, then this is your place*

An open air "beer garden" with picnic tables offer a friendly and congenial atmosphere to hang out…read morewith friends. The beer menu is wisely sorted so it's easy to see what they are pouring by type of beer. Service is fast and friendly. Recommended if you like beer in an airy and communal environment.

obsessed! Matt is the best!!!!! We loved it here and it was great for groups!!!!!!!!!!read more

First time coming here and the energy/vibe of Matt (Axe Man) was amazing! I love this location…read more Will definitely be coming back