“I just had the most beautiful and perfect wedding at this venue! My husband and I were looking for something small and intimate and our family was hoping for something big and spacious so The Maker’s Son is where we met in the middle. The outside is just so beautiful and green and the indoor area is rustic and modern with its beautiful chandelier and farmhouse tables. I had the most amazing florist and family that helped pull a lot of it together but I know for a fact that Selena and her staff did everything else in between to make our special day perfect! I met with Selena on numerous occasions to get all of the small details sorted out and she did everything and more and exceeded all of my expectations. From helping get the wedding party organized to walk out, to communicating with the DJ and even making sure the venue next door didn’t bully us in to ending our event early! Selena and her staff is definitely who you want on your side, this woman does it all. I even at one point saw her behind the bar helping make drinks. Thank you so much to everyone at The Maker’s Son and especially to Selena! I know our big day only went smoothly because you took the lead!“
“This place absolutely rocks. Really good specialty pizzas that they're willing to do half and half on without any fuss. Excellent serving staff that are kind, attentive, and if it's not too busy will actually have a short conversation with you. Personal favorites of mine here are the bacon and date pizza and the sausage. They also have a selection of beers, wines, and ciders. Their desserts are very decadent and I will be back if not for anything else for the desserts.Parking: It's like parking anywhere else in this town. Just find a place along the road. Leave your car there and go grab some grub.“
“Asada burrito very good & served hot. Huge-2-potion-burrito fora decent price. Salsa was spicy & tasted fresh. The service was friendly & efficient even at dinner hour. Will definitely stop again & try one of the sandwiches which seems like the specialty here.“
“My wife and I ate dinner at Pico. Our cocktails were both excellent. Using a clear ice cube would bring the quality up a notch however. All of the food we had was also very good and worth the price. In particular, the cauliflower appetizer was outstanding. The service on this night was lacking. I wonder if our waiter was new. He was clearly not knowledgeable/confident in his description of the food when reviewing the menu and specials. Courses did not come out correctly spaced. When we asked for the check, the waiter had to come back to ask us which glasses of wine we had previously ordered. Overall, I would return.“
“The good things about Norman's definitely outweighs the bad so I'll start with the good. Fabulous unique drinks. Presentation is top notch. The bar tenders are friendly and knowledgeable and make tasty beverages. The view is gorgeous. Bring a light jacket or sweater as it can get chilly outside in the evenings. The inside decor is tres chic and inviting. Makes us feel like staying awhile. About 90% of the clientele are young and trendy and it's enjoyable to watch the next generation enjoy life. Now for the bad. The star rating was a toss between ok (3) or great (5) so I decided to go in the middle with good (4). Let's start with the parking. Hotel guests stay at the top of the hill for convenience to their rooms understandably. But us being locals, there is no need for an over night stay, so parking for only food/drinks is at the bottom of a hill. It is quite a steep walk, but it's doable, just not in heels, and the "ride up" isn't always available. But I guess I DESERVE THE WALK to justify the margaritas I plan to have once I make it to the top. Now for the food. Sometimes the food is a hit or miss so we usually stick with what we are familiar with so we aren't let down. There are some vegetarian options offered so that is a plus. We know they can make great food as we've had it before so not sure what the issue is with the consistency of quality. I won't go into much detail because we truly like going there and don't want to harm business, but the one thing I will say is, what's up with that "cold pizza?" Flatbread Full of Life's is right down the street. All in all, it a great place to have in town, they just have a few kinks to iron out.“
“This hidden gem is such a gorgeous spot in Buellton! Don't miss it when you visit the Santa Ynez Valley! The cocktails are the best I have had in the Valley and the food is superb. Everything is made with such care and is just delicious. The filet mignon is probably the best I have ever had! The restaurant itself is so picturesque and comfortable and the service is impeccable.Parking: Easy to park right by the restaurant!Kid-friendliness: We normally come for date nights but brought our kids this last visit and they were very accomodating!“
“It's inside the Marriott Hotel here in Buellton. They do a great job with a simple menu and great service as well. They do great breakfast also, not sure about lunch, but I do know about dinner too. Good drinks and beers available also.“
“Stopped by for a bite - located conveniently off the 101 and across the street from Anderson's Split pea this cute diner style restaurant has inside seating only- the dining room is decorated with vintage kitchen items from the 1950s and beyond. The wait staff is warm, kind and attentive. We had the club sandwich. It was huge! It comes with fries but I requested a side salad substitute and it was great- homemade croutons, veggies and the salad dressing tasted very fresh. The club sandwich was so huge I took half of it home. It is made the way I like it with lettuce inside each layer of sandwich. Hubby had French Toast made with cinnamon swirl bread. It was delicious and hubby wolfed it down. The portion was also large- maybe 3-4 slices of bread cut in half, dipped in egg, grilled and served hot. Prices were about $15-$20 Per person and parking was easy and plenitful. Only open for breakfast and lunch- they close at 2 PM so plan accordingly. Great place.“
“Tried this place out on a trip because we like to try new places and it didn't disappoint. Lots of menu choices, lots of seating, friendly staff, decent prices, and good food! Definitely a step up from fast food with many creative menu choices. I would absolutely go again and its a great place to go with a small group since there was so much seating.Kid-friendliness: Easy and comfortable. Lots of food choices.“
“For those of you who are needing a place to stay locally and visiting Solvang area, this is definitely a place to check out! Found this gem and was staying there a week and have to stay I love how it is located very conveniently off the 101 FWY, have lots of amenities on the property, and the staff go way above and beyond! Love also the fact that they have Sideways Lounge if you want to chill and have a brew as well and they have a nice food truck with homemade sausages. The location is also very strategic as it is just only 5 mins from Solvang and very close to other places like Ojai, Santa Maria, Santa Ynez, etc. I will definitely make this my go-to place!“
“This place is nostalgic for me because I grew up in this neighborhood and remember when they opened. The family favorite is the pastrami burger/sandwiches and I cannot skip on getting the zucchini fries.Parking: The parking right around the restaurant is limited but you can park in the shopping center that is around it and walk.“
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“WE HAD AN EXCELLENT LUNCH WHILE WE SAT AT THE BAR AND DRANK INCREDIBLEY TASTY STOUTS. THE BEST WE HAVE HAD IN A LONG TIME. OUR SERVER WAS MARIAH COLEMAN, SHE WAS VERY ATTENTIVE, FANTASTIC PERSONALITY AND VERY HELPFUL IN GIVING US TASTE BEFORE WE ACTUALLY ORDERED A GLASS. ACTUALLY EVERYONE WHO WORKED THERE WAS EXTREMELY NICE AND ATTENTIVE. BUT WE REALLY LIKED MARIAH. SHE WAS AWESOME. CAN'T WAIT TO GET BACK DOWN TO BUELLTON. CHEERS!!! :)“
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“I was told they served good coffee w warm creamer so your coffee doesn't cool. It must be only when you dine in, I poured my own out of a carton. It was good coffee we picked up a few sweets for dessert butter bar. Would love to come back so I can get the warm cream treatment. Small cafe w pretty flowers“