My friends and I had a very enjoyable dining experience at The Tavern. The grounds at Zaca Creek…read moreare beautiful and serene; very lush and rustic while still being refined and comfortable. The restaurant is awash in grays and browns to lend luxury and atmosphere without being somber. The inside of the restaurant at night was warmed by soft amber lighting while the outside seating area where my party dines was brightened by ambient light. Staff are very friendly, helpful, attentive, and professional. The food was amazing! Everything was fresh, vibrant, and flavorful. The starter scones were delightfully warm and flaky. We had a memorable nectarine salad which captured the sweetness of summer. There were mixed dietary needs in our group. The restaurant was able to accommodate a vegetarian/vegan diet. Highly recommend this great restaurant!

I don't want to give this place lower, because I don't feel like it deserves that. I want to be…read morehonest about my review. My wife and I came here and it was our first time, I can say this inside was absolutely beautiful. This place is not only a great date night, it's gorgeous, it's well put together and that I can say was absolutely great. The service: the service was OK, one thing that is hard is when there isn't as many people there at the moment I do expect the service to be just a little bit better only because you do have the opportunity to pay a little bit more attention to individuals and not a lot of groups. I do feel like it took a while to get back to us, and even when trying to explain things to us, it felt like one of the people that was helping us didn't really know what they were talking about, wasn't really informative about the menu and wasn't really personable. They weren't rude, just not really personable, especially to people who said it was their first time. That is a big deal to us and that plays a bigger part in why it's hard for me to wanna come back. The food: we had two items on the menu, it was the peppers in the shrimp. I do feel like the peppers were very, very lackluster. They really had nothing special to them. You would think that there would be just a bit more of the seasoning, the garlic would be spread out all over, and there might be something else on top to give them a bit more of a flavor. It was a pile of garlic over in the corner of the plate and the peppers didn't really have much of them, they were just peppers. The shrimp was decent, I liked what was on top of them. I just feel like there was nothing special to it. I feel like there are so many rows you can go with grilling them or adding a bit more to them in the plate. It just felt like you got four garlic on a plate with a sauce on top and they were slightly soaked. The fried chicken sliders were absolutely wonderful, that was my favorite part. Honestly, if you could do those à la carte and put three on a plate or maybe even four depending on how hungry you are that would be just a phenomenal dish on its own and their fries were absolutely great. Overall, I feel like there are some things that can use an improvement. I see the potential and there are a couple other things on the menu that I wanted to try, and I want to convince myself to go back and give them a try. it's just hard when that is your first impression. Do I think it's worth giving it a shot? Yes but do I think they can do better as well yes

This is a really good place to get an oak smoked steak right off of their Santa Maria Grill. The…read morefood here is good, and I absolutely love the taste of the oak that screams Central Coast. (If you sit in the middle of the easternmost dining room you'll have a great view of it.) I've had numerous steaks, their pork chops, lamb, and quail and it's all delicious. Right now I am absolutely in love with their duck. It's really good. The wines here are great as well. They make their own wines, and specialize in Pinot (their Big Circle Syrah is pretty good too). They really care about their wines and it's very apparent in their taste. The service here is excellent as well. This is an amazing place that we make sure to visit every time we're in town.

We decided to stop by for lunch before heading home for the weekend. The ambiance is amazing. We…read moresat outdoors shaded by a large tree, overlooking the ostrich farm. The lunch specials were reasonably priced; however, they do not offer a children's menu, so our 6 year old got a plain cheeseburger for $18. It was nothing special, but for a small child, it was not worth the price. We also ordered the grilled artichoke. I was most excited for this, but at $19 it was underwhelming. The artichoke was small, so the heart was even smaller. The dipping sauce paired with the artichoke was great, and I am not typically a creamy sauce person. Our oldest son loved the ribs lunch special. I like my french fries crispy, and they were perfectly crisp. My fiance and I shared the steak and fries meal, and unfortunately, the star of our meal was the french fries. Lunch is self-serveish. You order at the register, and the food it brought to your table. Water is self serve at the bar and wine offerings (including tastings) are at the bar. I likely won't be back for the food, but the outdoor setting is great for a glass of wine or tasting. They offer a full pinot noir tasting. If we weren't heading home right after lunch, I would have tried that, but will definitely save for next time.

Rick from the bar was great!! He had a great music mix too!! All the he recommended were spot on…read moreand the tap selection was amazing!!

Not sure where Rick is, but it's definitely noticeable when he's gone. The salted caramel espresso…read moremartinis are apparently a thing of the past, and now we're being served this half assed version instead. The cocktails have seriously gone downhill. When Rick's not around, it's straight up trash cocktails. Hopefully this gets fixed soon.

I love the ambiance it's the whole place from outside to inside. We are a country living couple so…read moreI thought this place was perfect for celebrated my husband's birthday. We entered & instantly love the decor. Unfortunately we were in sticker shock at the menu. It was well beyond our affordability. My poor hubby wants to leave but it was his birthday so we split the twin peaks, 2 bacon wrapped filets. The service was great! As soon a we sat the waitress brought the starter, which is a cowboy soup with salsa & tequila beans. It was delicious, though I typically done like vegetable based soups. The dinner was amazing. The steak was perfect, great flavor combinations. It also included salad & a root beer float. I told the waitress it was his birthday. They came out singing happy birthday with a candle in his icecream. Idk if we would go back, strictly do to the cost but the food is amazing!

What an incredible dinner at AJ Spurs! We sat in the bar area, and our server made the whole…read moreexperience even better. He was personable, super witty, and had us laughing throughout the meal. The food was outstanding. We ordered three top sirloin steaks and a rack of ribs, and everything was cooked perfectly and absolutely delicious. The complimentary beef stew before the meal was amazing and a great way to start dinner. Our kids completely wiped out the crackers, which our server got a good laugh out of. We also appreciated the to-go sodas, and the sundaes and root beer floats that come with the meal were the perfect ending. I hadn't been to AJ Spurs in many years, and I'm so glad we chose it to celebrate my 39th birthday. It was a fantastic experience from start to finish, and we'll definitely be back!

We jumped from wine tasting to Come here cause Ryan Sent us here from Folded Hills. He simply said…read moretell them Ryan sent you and BAM we were in. The owner was really nice and let us come in and explained how to become a member and all that good stuff. It def was a fun Speakeasy cause you don't know it's there unless you know what to look for because as you enter it's just a store that sells beer and snacks and that all. They have different varieties of beer here for purchase as well. As we came in the vibes are so chill not a very big place but enough to come hang with friends and have a beer on tap. They have an outdoor patio with heaters and TV's to catch a game as well. They sell some snacks but you are able to bring your own food which is really neat. Their beer selection was great and just loved every corner and wall of this place. List of history, fun displays and fun souvenirs for purchase. Def coming back here we loved it!

Food: 0/5 Service: 4/5…read moreAmbiance: 5/5 Parking: 3/5 Family friendly: 4/5 Stroller friendly: 3/5 ADA accessible: 3/5 Initially, I set out to go to Solvang Brewery, but they were closed. So I ended up just walking a bit farther to find a place to finish up some work on a Friday evening. Enter, Backroom Brewery. It's almost like a nondescript main entrance, like a store front where to go beers are sold. But then real through the store towards the back; voila the bar and patio. The vibe is super chill. There are a multitude of other breweries drafts on tap so that's great. Prices are a tad higher than what I've paid but it's a tourist area so it is what it is. Come check their place out when you get a chance!

I've been in town for about a month and I've had lots of mediocre meals but every meal I had at…read morethis restaurant in the hotel was world class Servers are awesome and the chef I had a couple of them throughout my day really know how to take the time to serve some amazing things The scallops were fantastic one night and the other night I had the beet salad w chicken !

My mom and I pop into the 555 Lounge & Bar from time to time when we want a drink! Most recently,…read morewe stopped by on Cinco de Mayo. For drinks, I got a margarita while my mom got a lemon drop. They came out after a few minutes. Both were very good! My only criticism of the margarita is that I think it's honestly the smallest one I've received whilst dining out. Otherwise, it was very delicious! Not too sweet, not too strong. For food, we opted for the chicken bbq pizza which was very delicious. A perfect balance of toppings with a crust that has a nice bit of crisp to it. It's something we've ordered a few times and has been consistently yummy. The last few times I've come to 555, I've gotten an espresso martini! It's not a cocktail that I thought would be a go-to of mine but it's so delicious each time I get it. Overall, the staff is very kind each time we come and we will continue to. Very easy and convenient place for a drink and to hang out.

It is very seldom that I give a hotel Restaurant a good review. These guys deserve an awesome…read morereview. They have outstanding customer service. I enjoy a delicious dessert tonight, and the drinks were outstanding. They have a beautiful place, and awesome music to enjoy. I recommend this place.

They make the the most amazing Omelettes. I highly recommend you try one!…read moreStaff is very professional and helpful. Stylish design, plenty of parking, clean inside and out, clean restrooms and a nice atmosphere!

Second time there: Food 5/5…read moreService 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 I really can't find anything to complain about. Top notch experience

I was hugely disappointed by my experience at The Gathering Table. I had heard nothing but great…read morethings and was genuinely excited to spend my one dinner in the area here. Unfortunately, nearly every part of the evening missed the mark. I sat outside at an uncomfortable table and waited at least 20 minutes before I was even acknowledged by a server. That set the tone for the entire night. Service remained extremely limited, and I barely saw my waiter throughout the meal. As for the food, I ordered several of the dishes I'd heard so much about: the cucumber salad, black cod, and garlic noodles. None lived up to the hype. The cucumber salad had very little flavor. The black cod was mediocre at best and certainly wasn't the standout dish I expected. And the garlic noodles were perhaps the biggest disappointment. They reminded me of the simple butter noodles you make for kids--and frankly, I've made better butter noodles at home. The one bright spot was the bread pudding, which my waiter recommended. It was genuinely delicious and easily the best thing I ate all evening. But one good dessert couldn't save the experience. Between the painfully inattentive service, uncomfortable outdoor seating, and mediocre food, the entire evening was a disappointment. I'm especially frustrated that, with only one dinner to enjoy while visiting the area, I chose to spend it here. Maybe I caught The Gathering Table on a particularly bad night, but based on my experience, I simply don't understand the hype.

I loved this cozy hotel. Front desk staff were awesome and very helpful. The bar seemed cool but…read moredidn't offer dining options other than small bites. The pool and hot tub looked very inviting but were always busy so we didn't use it . Our room was a nice size and offered a small fridge, microwave and Keurig. No bath tub but nice shower. I liked that the shower/toilet were separated from the sink and mirror to get ready and wash up. The best thing about this place is the location and how it's walking distance to lots of restaurants, bakeries, wine tasting and shopping.

We booked two nights the weekend of July 31 for a little end of summer girl's trip. The hotel is in…read morea good location. Upon checking in, we were told that the lounge & bar would be closed all weekend. This was a bummer, it is one of the reasons we booked the hotel originally. When we got to the room, the smell was awful. It smelled musty and moldy. We opened the window and turned on the air, that helped not one bit. So, we asked for a different room. They accommodated this request quickly, which was great. The hotel advertises electric vehicle charging stations. While this is true, they are NOT the fast charging ones, rather they are the type you install at your house. This means charging can take several hours. Thiscreates an annoying backlog situation - no one is going to sit around for hours while their vehicle charges. Inevitably, you go into town and return when you're ready, at which point your car is either still charging OR it has finished charging, but is now taking up a charger that might be needed. No one is going to run back to the hotel to unplug and move their car. Also, there are only two chargers and they are in the tightest, most inconvenient location in the parking lot. When I opened my trunk to put my bags in, the trunk lid HIT a large pipe running above the parking spot. They need far more chargers installed if they're going to advertise this amenity. When we returned to the hotel on our first evening, we got ZERO sleep. For one, the AC is very, very loud and goes off and on all night. On top of that, and this is what spoiled things actually, a dog in an adjoining room barked loudly ALL NIGHT LONG. It was unbearable. I called the front desk several times, and they didn't really seem to understand the gravity of the situation. They just said yea, it's very frustrating, we're trying to contact the owners, but nothing really resolved. We got no sleep and it was so frustrating. Operating on no sleep, we went out the next day to explore the town. When it got hot in the afternoon hours, we returned to the hotel to relax and get a nap in before dinner. But guess what? MORE DOG BARKING. For hours. And the same spiel from the front desk and management. So, no naps for us. It was beyond frustrating. After all that, the management offered no compensation or anything. They really didn't even address the dog barking except when I made the phone call to the front desk. It was all empty apologies and no action. All in all, it was a frustrating experience and I would hesitate to book there again.

One thing we quickly noticed in Solvang is that there aren't many places open late, so finding High…read moreRoller Tiki Lounge open until 11 PM was a huge plus! After a delicious dinner nearby, we stopped in for drinks, live music, and a good time and this place delivered. They had a great live band playing fun tunes that really set the atmosphere. The vibe was relaxed, lively, and exactly what we were looking for to end the night. Their drink menu is packed with creative and fun options. I ordered the Mango Michelada, and it absolutely did not disappoint. Our waiter was also fantastic, very attentive, friendly, and kept checking in on us throughout the night. If you're in Solvang and looking for a fun late-night spot with good drinks, music, and great service, High Roller Tiki Lounge is definitely worth stopping

Don't judge this place as soon a you walk in. Like any tiki bar worth its weight, you are…read moreimmediately brought back to a darker sitting area filled with kitchy tiki decor and presented with a long list of available drinks. They have all the typical tiki fare, plus fun new ones to try! As a Vegas local, I loved to see the tribute drink to Frankie's Tiki Room too! Of course, everything comes served in a fun cup with a photo worthy presentation. The gentleman that served us was helpful and our service from him was great. I removed 1 star for the younger person who was behind the bar when we left and were trying to pay. To start, he seemed annoyed by a large group that walked in and was deciding if they wanted to stay. It also rubbed me wrong when he was loudly talking with someone at the bar about beliefs that might not be considered kind to some potential customers. Overall, didn't ruin the experience as it was a small part of it, and I would still recommend visiting this unique spot!