Good food and service, except, when ready to leave, I paid for my meal and tip and my friend paid…read morefor his and the 3rd friend along with tip. I just found out that he also paid for MINE. I am shocked that the waitress did not notice this and therefore pocketed this 90 years old money and not return the overpayment. We are 3 senior citizens on fixed incomes and hard of seeing and hearing. This waitress should have seen that way too much money was given to her.

A Hidden Gem in Los Alamos! After a scenic drive through the beautiful backcountry roads of the…read moreSanta Ynez Valley, my travel partner and I found ourselves in Los Alamos, searching for a sweet treat. With not much open around us, we turned to Google for help and stumbled upon Charlie's Restaurant. What a fantastic surprise! My friend ordered a chocolate pineapple milkshake--a creative blend not listed on the menu. She thought it would be a delightful combination, and she was absolutely right. Meanwhile, I went for the Nachos Supreme, and let me tell you, they are hands down the best nachos I've ever had at 70 years old! The chips were perfectly crisp, topped with homemade refried beans, creamy sour cream, cheese, fresh guacamole, and chopped tomatoes. Each bite was a flavor explosion! The restaurant itself isn't flashy; in fact, it took us a moment to spot the sign, which was partly hidden by a hedge. But stepping inside was a treat! We chose to sit in the charming garden, where a lovely mural added to the ambiance. The dining room is small and rustic, creating a cozy atmosphere that felt inviting. The service was exceptional, with a friendly young couple attending to us. The young man even took the time to sit with us, asking where we were from and sharing tips about nearby treasures. It's refreshing to experience such genuine, old-fashioned customer service these days. I can't recommend Charlie's enough! Their extensive menu is full of tempting options, and the mouthwatering aromas made it hard to resist trying more. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in the area--perhaps for those onion rings next time! The bathroom had a sign on the wall with a picture of a toilet saying please seat yourself If you're in Los Alamos, don't miss out on this hidden gem!

We always have such a delightful time at Full of Life. The food is amazing, the staff is friendly,…read moreand the whole atmosphere feels warm and welcoming. The menu changes with the seasons, and they use lots of local ingredients, including locally caught crab if you're lucky and locally farmed mushrooms. Everything always feels fresh and thoughtfully prepared. They have a huge patio along with plenty of indoor seating. I also love that you can watch the action around the wood-fired pizza oven which adds so much energy to the space. They offer a great selection of local wines and beers as well. This place can definitely get busy, so I highly recommend making a reservation.

Stopped by for lunch with my wife and mother in law. Solid flatbreads, thoroughly enjoyed. Maybe a…read moretad too greasy but honestly cooked to perfection. At time of review, Apple Maps times were not accurate, we almost didn't stop by cause we thought the location was closed.

Wow, this McDonald's was actually decent. It had good friendly customer service and the food was…read moreactually edible. It was an easy four stars for me. They were quick efficient and there was no bums unlike the McDonald's in Arroyo grande which is the exact opposite of this place.

Been coming to this location for years several times a year when in the area. On this last visit…read morethe service was super excellent. The lady in the drive thru was super friendly and professional and really made you feel welcome. We actually ate here twice and got the sane thing both times: egg Mc muffin meal with OJ and side of scrambled eggs and sausage. Both items tasted like the typical good McDonalds quality you get at any good location. However, on the second visit the side of eggs and sausage caused tummy trouble so no 5 stars. There is a big lot with ample parking. The store is usually clean and does not have homeless people harassing you. It is conveniently located near the freeway and also several hotels are down the street. When we have stayed at those, you can just walk over to McDonalds.

The food is ok but they have the absolute slowest drive-thru I've ever experienced. And it's not…read morejust a one time thing, it's every time. It doesn't matter if is there's only two cars in front of you, it's still going to take you a minimum of 20 minutes to get your food. I've seriously thought about ordering a pizza when i get in line, and have it delivered to me while I'm still in line.

The Habit once had excellent food and service. Boy, had it gone downhill. I used to be a regular…read morecustomer, but after today I'm not coming back. The last two times I've been there the ahi tuna sandwich was not good and the service was terrible. I had to wait 25 minutes for my sandwich. I have ordered several dozen sandwiches over the years and it is not good anymore.

Really good burgers. Big portions. Enough to enjoy tomorrow. We do t live in the area, but will be…read moreback on our next visit.

Friendly staff, super huge burgers! They make their own bread for the burgers. I added jalapenos…read moreto my burger. Fries were delicious and comes with Ranch dressing. We plan to share a burger next time! We each only ate 1/2 of our burger and fries.

I hate to write this bad review ... but I'm hoping it helps improve things. Stopped by this past…read moreweekend and ordered a Caesar salad and an Italian sandwich. The Caesar salad had the dressing on the side (not a problem).. but when I came to eat it the lettuce (no dressing on it) was beyond salty.. it was as if someone had poured salt instead of Parmesan on it. It was so bad that I threw it out and didn't continue to eat it. The sandwich was ok... but the bread was stale... and it honestly wasn't the fresh lunch I was expecting to have. It also took around 30min to get my order even though the place was almost empty. I think they can do better... felt like many careless mistakes.

My husband and I were staying in Solvang with our dogs. We came here for an early lunch. The…read moreexterior is cute with a rustic feel and there are plenty of seating outside with a gorgeous view. My husband went inside to order and I waited outside with our dogs but they told me I could come inside with them. I ordered the tuna sandwich and my husband got the turkey sandwich. I almost ordered a small charcuterie board for us to share but then thought it'd be too much food so I held off. The sandwiches were unique and not your typical tuna or turkey sandwiches. We were impressed with the taste and quality of the food in addition to the customer service. We ended up coming back a second time 30 minutes before they closed at 3pm. I got the tri-tip sandwich while my husband got the meatloaf sandwich. The owner even came out to meet all 3 of our Shih Tzu. We will definitely have to come back the next time we're in the area.

We stayed at the Inn at Mattei's Tavern this past weekend and had dinner at the titular Tavern, an…read moreupscale contemporary restaurant in a reincarnated central California stagecoach stop dating back to 1886. The inn leans into the old west aesthetic, but the tavern is just elegant and attractive, with leather furniture, a high vaulted ceiling, and a lot of windows. It was pleasantly bustling on a Friday night, with what seemed like a mix of hotel guests and other visitors. Los Olivos has a population that hovers around 1,000, so this restaurant, like the stagecoach stop, is there to serve travelers. Accordingly, service was first class. There was a full bar with elaborate cocktails and plenty of wine from the area. We ordered two rounds of cocktails, as we planned to drink wine all weekend, and they were all very good. The Vaquero Campfire was a refreshing mezcal drink with pink peppercorn, honey, and charred grapefruit. The Cigars & Horses was a boozy mix of bourbon, yellow chartreuse, and smoked cinnamon. Los Rancheros Vistadores was a pleasantly bitter tequila cocktail, with reposado, amaro, Aperol, and orange olive oil. And the Pinochle Punch was a smooth blend of milk-clarified rye, cognac, and orange. We ordered wines by the glass to go with our entrees, and these were both lovely, too. The Sandlands Lodi Red Table Wine and the Racines Mattei's Cuvée, a Chardonnay that must have some connection to Mattei's Tavern. The food was delicious. We started with a half dozen oysters with mignonette and lemon and Gin's tuna carpaccio, topped with scallion, radish, ginger dressing, and cold-pressed California olive oil. Then we had Mattei's house focaccia, served with cultured butter and herb oil, and the country pâté, with cherry, tarragon, and sourdough. The entrées were both excellent. The Channel Islands rockfish was beautifully cooked, served in a vibrant tomatillo sauce with hoja santa, with sides of roti, grilled avocado, and grilled lime. The Colorado lamb was tender and juicy with a nice spiced crust. It came with couscous, vadouvan, mint yogurt, onion, and dates. For dessert, we shared the affogato: vanilla ice cream, Handlebar espresso. Hard to think of a better way to wind down a big meal. We charged dinner to the room and got $100 through a hotel promotion. This covered some of our drinks. The Tavern is not a cheap restaurant, but it is a great one, well worth checking out on your visit to Los Olivos.

Been here twice now and trying to be fair about it…read more The food is genuinely great and pricing feels in line with other spots around here. Not cheap, but not over the top either. Service is where things fell short both times. It took about 40 minutes to get our breakfast after ordering, and it was pretty obvious the plates had been sitting under a heat lamp for a bit. I used to work in food service, so it's something I tend to notice. We weren't in a rush, but we did need to be in and out within an hour. By the time the food came, we had maybe 15 minutes to eat and had to ask for the check right away just to stay on schedule. Overall, it's a great spot if you have the time to hang, but I'd be cautious coming here if you're on any kind of timeline.

Well, I decided to do a 2025 update to my review 10 years ago. Different staff, different vibe,…read moregreat place to go have drinks out in the country. We've ordered the wings and they're really good and the drinks are good too. Nice country style, unique experience.

Dick's Last Resort is a restaurant chain on the East Coast that features rude service on purpose as…read morepart of the show. Is that the deal at Maverick Saloon? Because the bartender the other night was grumpy and grumped at me three times times in like half an hour. Once for ordering food at eight thirty when the kitchen closed at nine. Then for scanning the place with my smartphone. Third, for telling him about a woman from the east coast, who was visiting California for the first time Is that an act? Is that California country attitude pointed at a city dude? Should their slogan be "We put the hostility in hospitality?" The French Dip sandwich was good anyway. Curious about the Tex Pistols anyway.