30 Best American Restaurants near Los Olivos

“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.“

“Great food great service!!“

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

“My girlfriends and I had a wonderful experience today at Ellie's Tap and Vine! The food was creative and delicious. The ambiance was lovely although a little dark for daytime. The lunch menu was vast with several additional specials. The fresh lobster roll and crab bisque were both outstanding! I certainly will return soon.🦞🦀“

“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.“

“This is for the lounge specifically.

Came here with a few friends: bartender Rick is a gem. He makes some of the best drinks I've ever had - my friend found her favorite drink, old tootsie, and she usually doesn't like bourbon. Food options may look limited but each one provides quite the bang. For example, I hate gravy, but the gravy on the meatballs was absolutely fantastic... We ordered three rounds. Cajun shrimp was also phenomenal.“

“Had a great time all employees were awesome“

“The Staff is intent a ready to make your stay a dude ranch dream come true🙏🤠. The extremely hard-working housekeeping, staff that make sure your rooms are clean and magnificent! Making sure you have a soft place to fall after enjoying all the ranch, fun and relaxing,  both being coupled into the ultimate stay …💛⛳️🐴🏊🎾🏓🎨🎣🛶🚲🥾. THE ALISAL is a MUST visit.“

“Awesome corned beef sandwich“

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

“Craft House at Corque has become a go-to spot for casual yet quality date night dinners. We’ve enjoyed sitting at the bar or in the dining area to explore much of their menu—it’s definitely not a “one-and-done” type of place. Whether it’s a full meal or just stopping in for beignets and a cocktail or beer, the experience consistently delivers. By the way, beignets every time. Don’t cheat yourself by not getting them, it would be a travesty.

The only hiccup I’ve had was a DoorDash order where a protein was missing, but the restaurant quickly resolved the issue, which I appreciated.

Highly recommend Craft House for anyone looking for reliable food, drinks, and a laid-back atmosphere.“

“Kimchi Cracklings! Yes, please. Everything was outstanding.“

“Pleasant atmosphere with great food and drinks. Make a reservation now you will not be disappointed.“

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

“Everything was great. We had the short rib, watermelon salad, green olives, and the soup of the day, which turned out to be cheeseburger soup. Surprisingly, it was really good. It even came with its own potato chips on top, which made it even more fun.

The food was fresh and well-balanced, and the service matched the quality. Nothing felt overdone or fussy, just solid flavors in a nice setting.

If you’re in Solvang and want a reliable, well-executed meal, Mad & Vin is a great choice. Also, get the soup if it’s cheeseburger day. Seriously!“

“After a fun night at Chumash Casino, we finally decided to try Victor Bar & Grill in Solvang — and wow, I’m so glad we did! I’d been hearing great things about this place, and it absolutely lived up to the hype.
My wife ordered the filet mignon, and it was perfection — tender, flavorful, and cooked exactly how she likes it. I went for the Victor Burger fully loaded, and let me tell you… this thing is next-level. Juicy, piled high with toppings, and honestly one of the best burgers I’ve had in a long time.
The drinks deserve their own shoutout — not only delicious, but also strong. It only took me two to catch a good buzz (and I’m not a lightweight). The cocktails were crafted so well, you can tell they put care into every pour.
The ambience is super cute and quaint — perfect for date night, but also laid-back enough to just enjoy and relax. And the staff? Absolutely amazing. Friendly, attentive, and really made the whole experience feel special.“

“This place was one of our favorite spots for cocktails and food in Buellton! We stayed next door at the Flying Flags RV park, and the Sideways Lounge is a short walk to get there, part of the Sideways Inn.

The drinks were on point (they made me a proper Negroni that was perfect)! The Belgian fries and dogs were super tasty and indulgent. The outdoor space was really comfortable, and the fire kept us cozy on the chilly night we were there. The whole lounge is very modern, clean, and well-maintained with plenty of seating space indoors and outside.

Mike, the bartender/server, was super friendly and helpful, and he provided us some great tips for exploring wineries around Los Olivos. I will definitely return here next time I'm staying in Buellton!“

“We celebrated my moms 70th birthday at the River Grill. We had a beautiful sunset view of the course and valley mountains. The service was great and they were very welcoming to our family! They truly made my mom feel like the birthday queen.

The food was also delicious fresh off the grill. Thank you to the great staff at the River grill!“

“All great bands food drinks staff customers!! Our favorite place to play! CROWN City Bombers love the Maverick Saloon!!“

“5 star experience. Beautiful outside patio area with great drinks. I haven’t been able to find a place with mead anywhere until I arrived here! Food and service were exceptional as well! Would definitely return here the next time I’m in the area.“

“Being from Wisconsin where Friday Fish Fry is a way of life, I was hesitant to order the whitefish...it was as good as any authentic Wisconsin Fish Fry....it was amazing. The beer was outstanding and I can't say enough good things about our server Patricia M...she made an already great night into an over the top enjoyable experience
Will make this our go to spot when we are in the Santa Ynez Valley area....highly recommend Firestone Walker“

“I stopped at this coffee shop while waiting for another business to open, and I am glad I did! I ordered a basic breakfast: scrambled eggs, bacon, and home fries with onions and peppers. I would have never thought a “basic” breakfast could taste so amazing!!

The home fries were perfectly cubed with the peppers and onions grilled perfectly, with all tasting so dang good! I know. I know. How could a coffee shop mess up these basics. Sadly, too many plays do.

I hate, and let re-iterate HATE, to see any brown on my eggs. It’s weird, I know, but that’s just me. These eggs looked as if my wife prepared them as they were so dang pretty and tasty! No brown in sight - not even on the bottom. (And I didn’t mention my preference for “no brown on my eggs”.

Now, on to the coffee. It was good. In my opinion, the coffee tasted just like I would expect coffee shop coffee to taste, but it was so much better.

And the service? I’m a black man who stopped at a coffee shop in Santa Ynez, CA. Let’s just say I don’t see many folks who look like me out here. The storefront looks like it belongs on the set of bonanza. Really! No kidding! Into my surprise, I didn’t get out one inquisitive look, no Expressions of “what is he doing here?”, nor anything that made me feel uncomfortable. My server, who happens to the Owner, Debbie, was an absolute sweetheart!

From now on when I drive through this area, I will stop and make sure I get either breakfast or lunch at the Longhorn Coffee Shop!

FYI… I wrote this review while eating breakfast so that test image is not when the food first came out but while I’m eating. Ha ha.“

“Consumo Eddie's Grill de Lompoc y me parecen muy buenas. En Buellton las comi hace tiempo y no me parecieron muy buenas, esta segunda vez, los felicito están buenísimas la hamburgers y las papas fritas muy crunchy, en su punto, y excelente atención 👌🏼😋😋😋 muy recomebdable!!!“

“I was a little concerned because I'd seen they had a 3.7 rating on one site but I wanted to try them. We were the only ones there sadly and the waitress was friendly and efficient. I tried a Danish sausage platter w potato pancake and red cabbage and I also had a bowl of pea soup. Husband had chicken picatta and roast potatoes and veg. All was delicious. I hope people look at the good reviews and try them. They hv a nice indoors and a patio.“

“We had a lovely dinner at the Willows. Food and wine were very good, and I love that there is a dedicated vegan menu. Portions are VERY large—we didn't understand this and ended up ordering way too much food. It would have been great if the waiter had given us a little introduction to the menu so that we could have avoided all of the unintentional leftovers. Ambiance was quite nice on the patio. Major drawback to this restaurant is the hike through the smoke-filled casino on the way in. Yuck.“

“Great friendly staff. Food was good.“

“The food was tasty and the service was fast and friendly. I will visit again in my next trip to the area“

“The food was awesome! Sandwiches were big!!“

“Great pickled herring and liverwurst open faced sandwiches“