7 Best Salad Restaurants near Santa Ynez

“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.“

“🌟 Hidden Gem in Santa Ynez!
If you’re anywhere near Santa Ynez or Solvang, PANINO is a must-stop. Honestly, some of the best sandwiches I’ve ever had — fresh, flavorful, and loaded with great ingredients. Their soups and salads are just as good, and the whole experience is better than a lot of the restaurants in Solvang. It’s casual, cozy, and easy to miss if you don’t know about it. **Definitely a hidden gem!**“

“We are long time S.Y.V. residents and have enjoyed all the Chumash have to offer, the shows, the casino and especially the food!!! We took good friends there for lunch who have never experienced the Chumash casino> THEY LOVED IT!!! Reservations were easy to make, the host & hostess were very welcoming and we had requested a booth which was reserved and waiting for us! The server was friendly and very accommodating to us and service was fast!!! The food was excellent!!! One party had the Quinoa salad and said it was "the best" she has ever had! 2 other each had the "Cluck Norris" burger that was perfection, chicken very tender, bun toasted just right and the fries...OMG...both sweet potato and regular fries were delicious!!! My husband had the Patty Burger with onion rings, both items perfectly cooked and he ate the whole thing!!! We will be back, maybe during the world serries...which would be exciting with a house full of people enjoying the game!!! Great place and experience beginning to the end!! Thanks!!!“

“Had a great time all employees were awesome“

“This place made our day! Jake and the team were super welcoming, I made a comment on the side and Jake went out of the way to make it happen. Now the food.... delicious 😋😋😋 I can't wait to come back again!!! Thank you Jake and team! Also, what menu is that coconut ice cream on??? 🙏🙏🙏“

“Osteria Grappolo is a cozy Italian restaurant in Solvang with a warm, romantic atmosphere that works especially well for a date night or a relaxed dinner after spending the day around town. The interior feels intimate, and the outdoor patio is also a nice option, especially with a glass of wine.

The menu has a good mix of classic Italian dishes, including spaghetti carbonara, lasagna, risotto primavera, seafood linguine, chicken piccata, veal dishes, and fresh salads. The seafood linguine is especially appealing, with a generous mix of seafood and a flavorful sauce. The burrata and Caprese salads are good starters, and the calamari with zucchini is another nice dish to share.

The wine selection fits the Santa Ynez Valley setting very well, with both local wines and bottles from other regions. Service is generally friendly and attentive, although it can slow down when the restaurant gets busy.

The food can be a little inconsistent depending on the dish, and prices are somewhat high, but the cozy atmosphere, wine selection, and stronger pasta and seafood dishes make it a nice Italian option in Solvang.“

“food is good. service is fair. no eye contact with server/ cashier when asking for condiments or a bag because order was to go. always seems that there is never enough persons at front counter during lunch hour rush. Somedays when I order a salad I get the whole garden and I can barely close the box. other times a few croutons & 3 cherry tomatoes and a sprinkling of lettuce.“