The Victor Restaurant and Bar

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.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Don’t go here! We had a reservation booked for the patio (which is the reason we wanted to go there) and when we arrived were told they had no room on the patio. The guy at the host stand couldn’t put together enough comprehensive words to even try to explain, just kept saying we had to sit inside. I know mistakes happen but he was useless and ambivalent. Zero effort or interest in fixing their mistake. We left and walked a block to Trattoria Grappolo…excellent meal, service and atmosphere. Skip the Victor and go to Grappolo!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Great brunch! $1 beers all day Sundays! Ceviche, huevos rancheros, and burger were all home runs! Highly recommend this place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Another great find in the San Yanez Valley. The food atmosphere and service was a delightful surprise. This is a top-notch restaurant.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Came here for Sunday brunch while staying at Chumash (their restaurants could use some help in the service department), and we were pleasantly surprised. The location and outdoor seating were beautiful! The hostess and server were both kind and knowledgeable—and most importantly, the food was very good. We wouldn’t hesitate to come back the next time we're in the area.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great happy hour cocktails

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great service. Fun waitress. Food was amazing.

Pleasant and cozy ambiance

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Really nice setting, the service was great! The BLT&E was delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tri Tip Eggs Benedict

New FAVE spot in San Ynes. The Victor served up the goods! The Tri-tip Frites is a all-time.
This place has a warm and cozy vibe.
The staff at The Victor are super friendly and attentive. Kyle made us feel right at home! 🍻

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: House Cut Duck Fat Fries

The food was great, but the service was super weird. Slow and borderline rude.

The price was a bit high for what you get and if it wasn't for town being such a small place I probably wouldn't come back due to the venue

Food was amazing. We liked the sea bass, very flavorful throughout. The French onion soup was the best we’ve had everywhere. The raspberry soufflé was very refreshing as well. We were very impressed that when we told the server everything was for share, they served the entrees in separate plates. Top notch service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Raspberry Souffle

We had a very nice Thanksgiving meal at the Victor. The staff was very nice, personable and attentive. Food was very good, and they had a decent selection of wine, beer, and mixed drinks. The patio seating is dog friendly, and they have propane tower heaters out amongst the patio seating area. Very nice atmosphere. The bathroom was clean and had candles burning which provided a laid back atmosphere. All in all, I would definitely recommend The Victor for anyone looking for an upscale restaurant experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Caesar Salad, House Cut Duck Fat Fries, Butterscotch Creme Brule and Bread Pudding

Fantastic food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Oysters on the Half Shell, Tri Tip Eggs Benedict, Deviled Eggs

Chill, modern atmosphere on their outdoor patio - very relaxing. Service was also very attentive. The BLT&E (eggs) was good although the eggs were a bit undercooked. The cobb salad was also very tasty and had lots of avocado, which wasn't even listed on the ingredients. Unfortunately, as is common with a lot of reheated chicken breast, the chicken was overcooked and tough. Still a good overall experience and we'll go there again. But the food frequently seems to be hit or miss.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5