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    Red Viking Restaurant

    3.1 (931 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Horrible no flavor at all
    Karina C.

    Worst food I've had in a long time. I ordered the schnitzel zero flavor, chicken was very hard, steamed vegetables tasted frozen, and the mashed potatoes were clearly from a box. Paying $29.95 for this was painful. My friend ordered the same dish and ended up with a stomachache and vomiting. My husband's cheeseburger was just as bad dry, tasteless meat and frozen fries. Now I understand why this place only has 3 stars. Nice customer service and a homey place, but the food is terrible. Worst of the worst. Stay away.

    Danish meatball sandwich
    Kate F.

    We got the Danish Swedish meatball and turkey slub sandwiches to split. Both were just okay. I prefer the Copenhagen Beer Garden or one of the bakeries for food

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    Liza C.

    Allen was our waiter and we had great service. However the food is just mediocre at best and overpriced. Someone in our group has gluten allergies and it was a pretty big deal to substitute out bread for sliced tomatoes. They don't do substitutions which is fine, but should prob have some gf alternatives. We tried the Æbleskiver with sausage, the breakfast sandwich and the monte cristo sandwich. Everything was ok except the Monte cristo was a waste of calories and money. Didn't taste like much. This place just didn't do it for me, wouldn't come back.

    We were inside but they had tables outside too
    Brenda R.

    Such a good experience at this little Solvang Cafe! Fast and friendly for sure! I had alot of "adatations" to my meal- they were quick to accommodate! Its kiche- perfect to duck in and get warm and have a bite! Service up traditional food but they had no idea what cheese bread was) The autumn sou was a little spicy but everyone loved it! The traditional beef plate had homemade mashed potatoes, red cabbage slaw, a salad and a smile! We will be back!

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    Orlando P.

    Having a great meal in Solvang is so much more than good food. It's the warm atmosphere and friendly environment that creates wonderful memories when visiting Solvang. Good old fashioned menu options are the only challenge you will experience. Fast service and hot, tasty food will make the table quiet as you enjoy the food.

    Jason V.

    Home-cookin'! That's what we got during our visit to the Red Viking: familiar comfort food that feels like it came straight out of your grandma's kitchen. Hearty vegetable beef soup, meatballs (Swedish or Danish), sausage and sauerkraut, mashed taters...what's not to love? The Red Viking is a humble little establishment that apparently has been here in Solvang for quite a while, and after our meal here, it's easy to see why. The food is unassuming, understated...but fantastic. It's hard to articulate, but the feelings that washed over me as I was enjoying my meal reminded me of Thanksgivings at my grandma's house, surrounded by family...back when we had one, anyway. It was a wonderful feeling, and the fact that the food here was able to transport me to a time and place so far away, and in the past...that's pretty special. I'm sure some people won't have a clue what I am talking about, and probably won't see the modest fare being served here as being anything special...but for those of us who DO get it, a dinner at the Red Viking is more than just a meal: it's also a memory. A good one.

    Jennifer B.

    If you're in Solvang, you've got to try the Red Viking's æbleskivers. The walk-up window has a nice, busy holiday vibe, with the smell of warm pastries in the air. I waited a bit, grabbed three with jam and one with ice cream, and sat on a nearby bench to eat them. They were warm, fluffy, and just sweet enough--the ice cream one was a fun twist. Definitely a must-try if you've never had them before.

    Mikee C.

    Big family visiting. Came by this nice place. Food was great, steak was surprisingly well seasoned. Other egg meals were good too. My nephew really likes the eggs benedict! Only complaint -- not everybody's meal came together. Some were almost done with their meals when others' were just arriving.

    Placemat with information

    I've been to Solvang probably two dozen times and had never eaten here, only had my son take photos with the wooden Viking out front. We stopped in today for lunch. Restaurant was clean, the service was friendly, and the food was good! They have a paper placemat with some interesting information to read while waiting, as well as decorations on the walls. We ordered aebelskivers to start. I love the raspberry sauce that's pured in top. I had the roast beef sandwich with au jus and a side of potato salad. The roast beef was thinly sliced, had a nice au jus to dip, and the roll was delicious! I enjoyed the potato salad, it was very creamy. My son ordered the Knud sausage sandwich which came on the same delicious roll, with sauerkraut and he had a side of fries. It was a good choice!

    Delicious warm Sausage platter!
    Gabby G.

    Great food and drinks! The service was great with friendly staff! Had amazing food and drinks! The space is roomy with colorful decorations and warm ambiance!

    Aftin J.

    We wanted to try danish food and figured this would be the best place to go. Staff were friendly and helpful. I got the red pepper soup and it was delicious and creamy, just like warm, I wish it were warmer. I got the danish meatballs. They were fine, nothing special. This is a fun place to visit for a danish experience.

    Vanessa C.

    It's 3 pm, most of the restaurant are closed, but The Red Viking is opened. So we decided idea to eat here. We have our fur baby with us, we weren't sure if they would let us in. But they have no problem with that. They put us toward the back of the restaurant away from other customers which is totally understandable. We ordered a Reuben Sandwich with coleslaw and a Beef Dip with Fries. Both sandwiches were good. The coleslaw and fries were good!!! Server was attentive. Would definitely come back.

    Crystal T.

    Probably never going to eat here again unless I'm desperate and hungry. This restaurant is in Solvang next to many shops and a few other places to eat. I just wanted to add that there aren't that many places to eat in Solvang. The only reason why we came to this restaurant was because the wait times were very long at the other restaurants and I couldn't find a reservation anywhere nearby. Solvang was filled with visitors that day so maybe I came on a wrong day? My family and I were seated immediately. Unfortunately, it took an hour for the waitress to hand us a menu and another hour for our food to come. My daughter ordered the beef with onions. When they served it, there were 3 pieces of beef and nothing but onions. She was disappointed. I ordered the sausage with sunny side egg, with pickled cabbage. It was very bland. No seasoning? I tried to like the food, but the horrific wait time, small portions, bad service, and bland food just didn't sit right with me. We ended up leaving hungry. At least I tried.

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    I was there on Sunday January 28th and they did not have one. I've never been there before so I don't know, but I did notice some of the older pictures had this smorgasbord in the pix.

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    They have two separate bars under one roof. I bar hopped 20' to the one next door.

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