Restaurants near Ballard

“I always enjoy going to the one on Ballard and los alamos Bob ,Caesar ,Maria ,Josiline and Rachel are always so awesome.”

“Absolutely wonderful! A must visit if you are in the area !”

“Just ordered 2 hot mocha coffees. Didn't expect much...wow! Truly delicious! Usually, these coffee shops have bitter coffee. Not this one. Highly recommend.”

“Indoor and outdoor dining. The food and the service are wonderful! Top notch local ingredients. Way to go Feast!”

“Pleasant local place to stop for Mediterranean fare. I had a Lamb Shawarma wrap that was great. Outdoor/indoor.”

“Amazing Reuben! Thanks Sarah!”

“We were so hot touring Solvang and wanted to go into the first gelato place we could find... and we are so glad it was Via Gelateria! I had the hazelnut gelato and the salted caramel. Delicious!! Just what we needed to cool down.”

“This is our go-to occasion (birthday, anniversary, small milestones) restaurant. The portions are a good size, service is good, we’ve never had anything bad.”

“My wife and I love Ramen Kotori, and make the trip to Solvange just to eat there. The fresh food is amazing, and always so tasty.”

“The Mercedes Benz luxury electric car experience was made extra special because of The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern’s beautiful grounds and ambiance. The small town feel and picturesque landscape was so inviting, so I took a walked around the specially shops.”

“Amazing taste with a homemade vibe.”

“Loved, loved our experience here at Pence. The service was excellent. Philip made sure we were taken care of. The wine was delicious and we were taken on a tour of the grounds we learned a lot about the wine and the property. They even brought out a charcuterie tray for us to try. Healthy pours were given and we were able to revisit any wine we wanted to try to make up our mind about purchasing. I would give the vineyard and the service a 10 if I could. This was a Great experience and I look forward to being a member for a long time. I recommend this place 100% You will not be sorry.”

“Amazing customer service. I ordered the birria bagel but didn’t realize the meat option. I went and asked to change my order to Greek bagel which she did! And everything we ordered was delicious!”

“Service was excellent, dinner suggestions were great and we loved our whole experience. Highly recommend”

“Great food, wine, and ambience. They also have a petting zoo for kids, and they host parties too.”

“To put things in perspective, I simply love the taste of pure coffee. I admire the elegant bean from drip to espresso. With this and even beyond into the fancy-pants lattes and holiday drinks, Queen Cup is always sure to tip the balance toward the beans — making certain the presence of coffee shines above all else. Behold, the vanquishers of goopy syrup and cloying drinks — Queen. Cup. Coffee. ☕🏆 ...oh yes, and their teas are rather quite lovely. 🧐🤌”

“It was nice and the atmosphere was great”

“Awesome place with amazing tacos. Unfortunately we ordered a Gordita with the guacamole on the side and it was not received as such. Which was a bummer due to a member of our party having food allergies. Other than that you cant miss the place and i highly recommend the cheek and al pastor. The home made tortillas were 👌”

“Best wine in the Central Coast. Great experience at the family vineyard, feeding goats and tasting grapes right from the vine!”

“Grappolo in Santa Ynez is a true gem. The food is amazing — bar none, the best ravioli we have ever had. The special pumpkin ravioli was out of this world — we can’t stop talking about it and will probably be dreaming about this dish for the next week. You have to try it! We also had the lemon caper sole, which was equally delicious and perfectly prepared. As self-proclaimed foodies, our expectations were high, but Grapolo far exceeded every one of them. Our server Eric made the evening even more memorable with his warm and attentive service. The quaint ambiance transported us straight to Tuscany — it felt like dining at a family-run hillside restaurant, authentic and second to none. We will absolutely be back — no matter what. Grapolo is a must-visit in Santa Ynez!”

“This really is a great place to eat. The food is delicious. I'm very pleased with the quality, the freshness and innovation with the menu. Definitely would recommend. If you're sensitive to noise, it has a bit of a sports bar vibe. Service is a bit rushed and impersonal, but whatcha gonna do?”

“We came here after visiting another winery in the morning. The food was great. Beautiful outdoor seating! Our wine tasting person was named Cheryl. She was fantastic! It was a really great experience!”

“I absolutely love their Valley breakfast sandwich, and the cardamom brown sugar latte🤤”

“Husband and I decided to stop by due to the amazing reviews and photos of the sushi. We were eager to try as we were visiting from LA/OC. And we LOVED it. We felt it was better than most of the spots we had in LA and in OC.

The quality, fish to rice ratio, and the level of service and kindness from Brian was all such a pleasure to experience. The rice was also so good and perfectly flavored. The tuna and scallop sushi were delicious and memorable. Almost every bite was savored and enjoyed.

Brian even wrote us some wineries to check out on the guest check list despite being super busy. We really appreciated his hospitality and energy. And we were able to try the cheesecake which was absolutely incredible.

Please come visit and try the sushi here! Totally worth it and support a beautiful family business!

Thank you Brian for the amazing meal and winery recommendations! :)”

“I worked with Melissa to curate a 40th birthday dinner at a private residence and had a phenomenal experience. She was very accomodating during the entire planning process, and the execution of the meal (as well as the meal itself) was flawless.”

“Always fantastic here cheers!”

“Had a wonderful experience with Jeff, the owner. We took a trip out to Santa Barbara where a work contact set me up to tour this stunning property. Jeff is very hospitable and makes some amazing wine. Definitely worth the visit!”

“We had a delicious pizza very good, oh, and the wine was superb!”

“Leonardo's never disapoints. The food is fantastic and the staff is great.”

“Best coffee in Solvang! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩”