Restaurants in Santa Ynez

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

“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!”

“We were so very delighted with our salmon teriyaki dinners, house salads and Jina’s cheesecake — everything was remarkably fresh and delicious, and their smiles added extra flavor, we’re convinced of that. It’s easy to tell that they love what they do, are dedicated to making every bite the best and enjoy feeding people! The outdoor seating turned dinner into an easy picnic, so nice. Thank you, we’ll see you again soon, BBSushi 🌷 and Happy Mother’s Day to Chef Jina! 💕”

“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!”

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

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

“We had fun. Our host was had the best knowledge on wines. It was overall a good time. Beautiful vineyard definitely will come again.”

“Great lil sandwich spot in SY! Ive tried many of their sandwiches and all are great! Pictured are the Minestrone Soup and the Chicken Salad Sandwich. Both were great!”

“Superb experience at Roblar Vineyards from the moment we entered and it continued through our departure. The hostess was kind, efficient and caring when seating us. Then on to the service that we chose - a wine tasting and lunch (we had made reservations) We received pleasant and informative wine descriptions from our knowledgeable sommelier with each taste and the proper improvised wine-taste choice that he knowingly paired with my meal! Our meals, the roast salmon and a Cobb salad were perfection enhanced with their high standard of farm fresh vegetables. As we finished, feeling totally content and enjoying the ambiance of soaring ceilings of the timber frame tasting room with the massive fireplace warming our souls, we were visited by Matt, the owner. We had an engaging chat, with him entailing the history of the vineyard and its ongoing development of the vines, the farm and the buildings. Finally, we walked the beautiful estate grounds past the active vegetable gardens to the edge of the vineyards enjoying mountain scenery all around. A memorable experience with perfect food, wine, and caring people!
We highly recommend a visit!”

“Great set-up post Covid. Make a reservation and try great wines. Rich collection of reds, and they surprised me with Icewine. Outstanding service!”

“Everything is good even the coffee”

“The food is excellent, each component of the plates we tried (smoked salmon and bacon avacado) complimented one another in a way that created the perfect blend of flavors! Highly recommend this place for lunch and picking up a cheese & meat plate for visiting local wineries.”

“very good. Disabled parking is in the back. Great service.”

“Came with a large party to celebrate a birthday and had a blast! We did a tasting while we all drew each other. The workers helped us get situated and provided the materials. Had a blast!”

“Overall this was a pretty fun experience for us. At least as far as a trip to Starbucks goes. Yes, we ventured a trip to the casino looking for the Grains & Grounds coffeehouse bakery which soon turned into a slightly confused, dark & flashy, casino lit, cigar smoke infused, hunt and discovery of Chumash's back-of-the-house, hole-in-the-wall, Starbucks gem! I'll admit I was disappointed at realizing our Google maps wild goose chase ended in finding a 'boutique bakery/coffee conglomerate consolidation. But as early morning, albeit last minute, adventures go we still got a lot of enjoyment in playing around with a delightfully glittered, Almond Honey Cake fluff and a dark chocolate & gold gilded Cake Pop! Wow!!
But while I can't say either confection knocked my socks off in the taste category, I will give full marks for imagination and whimsical presentation. So I'll conclude by admitting that I'm deeply curious to sample whatever else they've got for next time.”

“The kinda old school breakfast joint with excellent food that other old school breakfast joints wish they were. The corn beef hash, chicken fried steak and hash browns are some of the best I’ve ever tasted.”

“The Victor is very appealing, outdoor seating a cozy lounge area, plenty of sparse seating to enjoy the beautiful and bright airy SY. My food was disappointing, I got the steak Benedict, as you can see the steak looks rough and it was. The salad, a side wasn’t that great either, it had way too much yellow and usually that’s when the lettuce is going bad. I felt like I was eating yesterday’s left overs. My glass that I had water in smelled bad I can tell that dishwasher water needed to be changed. The server wasn’t too attentive either. Great concept however ! Maybe it was just a tough brunch that day. I’ll try something else next time.”

“8 of us for lunch. Best place in the area for Mexican food. I had the enchiladas mariscas - shrimp, scallops - fantastic. Everyone loved the food. The service was extraordinary, especially given the large group & the busy lunch hour. We never pass up the opportunity to have lunch here when passing through.”

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

“We came here for a wine tasting. It was beautiful with plenty of nice photo ops and the staff made it an overall fun experience. I had to leave with a membership and a couple bottles of my favorites.”

“My wife and I have been having lunch at Eggingtons for over a year and I would like to commend several staff members. Two staff, I do not know their names, have greeted us and seated us during our visits and they have been very good ambassadors of the cafe. Two staff members, Nancy a server and Zachary the chef, have been exceptional. Nancy has been very helpful selecting our meals and noting any special requests. Zachary has been exceptional preseanting meals that met our exact needs. Both Nancy and Zachary are personable and represent the best in wait and cooking food. Zachary is not just a cook that puts the food together, he is a chef and makes you feel special by the way he prepares your meal. The entire facility is number one in our book and we highly recommend the four that I have mentioned.”

“Their breakfast burritos are delicious, and they’re friendly as well. Would recommend the habanero sauce if you love spice! 🙏 Perfect place for a quick stop or for a loaded breakfast ☺️”

“Great wines, great atmosphere and great service, all with a laid back, relaxed but attentive service and good explanation of the wines being sampled. Highly recommend.”

“Setting up reservations was easy through OpenTable. Our dining experience was amazing at Willows! The food was delicious, even as leftovers for days during our travels. Good price for a group of 4 people. We look forward in returning on our next trip!”

“First and foremost, our Waiter was Absolutely Amazing, very kind, and full of energy! All Three of our Coarse's tasted Wonderful, (Especially the Tortilla Soup), Delicious! And to be honest I'm not a real big fan of it, I would definitely come back just for the soup alone! 😋! To all the Willows Staff thank you for a wonderful Evening, we will be coming back very soon!”