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 !”

“Amazing Reuben! Thanks Sarah!”

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

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

“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.”

“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!”

“Amazing taste with a homemade vibe.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

“The venue itself is pretty nice. However. When there's special events, I think there should be more than one person serving. It took awhile for us to order or get our refills. I'm sure it's a much better service when it's not a special occasion. But, their biggest event is the Christmas parade time. They should have still been prepared. Their little patio area is very nice.”

“good service the cheese and flight worked out”

“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”

“Ceasar is the best! Great food, fast, friendly service. Don’t miss the chance for a gringo style Casero! Skip the nasty, mystery meat, illegal roadside vendors and go straight to Highway Tacos if you want real, authentic super good take out Mexican food. Not overpriced and super good!”

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

“Always fantastic here cheers!”

“BB sushi is the best sushi in all of California, if not the US in my opinion! The sushi here has ruined all other sushi for me, nothing tastes as good. The quality of fish and ingredients they use is amazing and tastes delicious. The food is consistently amazing and I could eat here every day. Aside from the delicious food it is owned and run by the kindest people. We are so lucky to have them in our valley❤️ I recommend everything on their menu but especially the spicy tuna roll and otoro handrolls (my review is long overdue as I’ve been eating here for quite some time)”

“I came in during a mini rush. The employees remained calmed and worked through the orders. My bagel and cream cheese was delicious! Thank you for a yummy breakfast.”

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

“My husband and I ate lunch here for the first time. So good and the prices are very reasonable. We will be back Alex!”

“Phenomenal wines!. Blake is exceptional and knowledgeable and makes every trip there worthwhile. (They are appointment only.)”

“My wife and I were traveling through Buellton and found this place for lunch. The food is incredibly delicious. I’m so glad we took the recommendation to get the lumpia. So good! I will be forever thinking of them. Every dish we ordered was a hit. The server was super cool and very helpful in making our selections. The owner was onsite and dropped by to check in on us. She was super kind and fun to chat with. If we lived anywhere near here we’d be regulars.”

“Would pick this winery 100 times over sunset. Service and wines are 10/10. Mary was very attentive and informative. The entire sampler was delicious. Ended up taking two bottles”

“Best coffee in Solvang! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩”

“Great experience- wine, service and view all wonderful. Enjoyed all of the wine tasted on the flight. Enjoyed the beautiful scenic view from the deck, and our server, Shavon was knowledgeable, attentive and kind.”

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

“In the vast sea of tasting rooms Lefty's is an adorable little palate cleanser and the best coffee shop to trade your wine glass in for a coffee and snack.
It's a local gem that I selfishly I hope doesn't blow up but deserves to.

The staff is so friendly and welcoming, it's become its own little community.

During the week it's the perfect place to meet with friends to catch up, or sit outside in the backyard and dive into a nice book. The weekends are more lively and it's fun to meet various tourists escaping the craziness of town.

I default to the cafe latte and granola-the mix is fantastic.

Also the puzzle corner is adorable and despite my ability to effectively contribute it seems to make good progress but please help when you stop by.

Best coffee shop in the valley. Iykyk.”