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4.9
Exceptional(1367)
Price: Expensive
• American • Santa Ynez Valley
Booked 31 times today
The Nichols brothers, Matt & Jeff, grew up in Ames, Iowa where their love of cooking, good food and a sense of family and community was nurtured.The 2013 opening of their second Santa Barbara Wine Country restaurant, Brothers Restaurant at the Red Barn in Santa Ynez, allows them to offer visitors and locals alike great food, wine and hospitality. The brothers strive to have legendary service, innovative cuisine, and a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere that causes you to return time and again.As chefs, the brothers continue to experiment with new dishes and cuisine, but always with that “from scratch”, homemade element. Fresh ingredients from local producers, a wine list that showcases the region’s award-winning wines and a comfortable and historically interesting atmosphere that takes you back to the romance of the old west. They want you to feel at home, and experience all the best of Santa Barbara’s Wine Country.
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4.9
Exceptional(3865)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Santa Ynez Valley
Booked 43 times today
RESERVATIONS Reservations for parties of 5 or more please call restaurant directly. S. Y. Kitchen requests a credit card to hold a reservation of 6 or more. You may cancel by calling the restaurant by 5 PM two days prior to the reservation. After that cancellation is subject to our policy and fees may be incurred. All credit card information will be processed securely.
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4.7
Exceptional(675)
Price: Expensive
• Farm-to-table • Santa Ynez Valley
Booked 7 times today
Welcome to Ellie's Tap & Vine... Join us for seasonal cuisine, elegant ranch ambiance and great wine! We are Valley to Table dining, working with many local farms and purveyors; We look forward to seeing you soon! Our menu changes regularly, so please feel free to visit our website: www.elliestapandvine.com or follow us on IG and/or FB.Our restaurant is located in the heart of Santa Ynez. We boast amazing outdoor seating with great views and because it is often a little chilly in the evening, we have heaters. We are also dog and cat friendly.We know re-adjusting to dining out is a strange experience for everyone and we are all slowly returning. For now, we will be suspending lunch service.
A photo of The Gathering Table restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(125)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Asian • Solvang
Booked 10 times today
Welcome to The Gathering Table, Solvang’s newest culinary gem. Led by acclaimed Chef Budi Kazali, renowned for his innovative Asian cuisine with French influences, our restaurant promises an unforgettable dining experience.Chef Budi Kazali brings his mastery to every dish, infusing flavors from his Indonesian heritage with local ingredients sourced from nearby farms. Whether indulging in his signature dishes or exploring new creations, every bite at The Gathering Table is a celebration of culinary artistry.Situated amidst Solvang’s picturesque streets, our restaurant offers a serene outdoor dining area, perfect for enjoying Chef Kazali’s creations al fresco. Inside, savor handcrafted cocktails at our full bar or host an intimate gathering in our Private Dining Room, where every detail is tailored to exceed your expectations.Discover a place where exquisite cuisine meets warm and approachable hospitality at The Gathering Table!
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4.7
Exceptional(1100)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Santa Ynez Valley
Booked 22 times today
Opened in August 2020, Nella Kitchen & Bar offers fresh, modern California cuisine and focuses on 'Roman Pinsas'.Meals are served on the front porch overlooking Grand Ave where guests are warmly welcomed, or in the cozy Dining Room which also has a private Wine Room that can host family seating and private parties.Cocktails are focused on classics and served in the Lounge with a lot of bar seating.As much as we love pets, we only allow service animals at Nella, thank you for understanding.

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  • Maria Elena
    California Central Coast •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We knew from the moment we stepped foot inside this charming restaurant that we would have had some quality dinner. The smell coming from the kitchen was so inviting. The quality of the meat didn’t disappoint us. It melted in the mouth. Being Italian, I appreciate when you have bread on your table. I would definitely recommend this place! Unfortunately I didn’t have any room for desserts. I guess I will try them next time.
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    Brothers Restaurant at Red BarnPrice: Expensive• American• Santa Ynez Valley
    4.9
  • SteveVIP
    Los Angeles •108 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    This is our third visit. The food is amazing, we never don't order the truffle pizza, and the vibe is great. Unfortunately each time we have been seated in what feels like an overfill room, without much ambiance. There is a window into the kitchen but it is not to exiting. If they put us in this room the next time we will walk out. Being seated here makes you feel like a second rate customer.
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    Nella Kitchen and BarPrice: Expensive• Californian• Santa Ynez Valley
    4.7
  • Peter
    Los Angeles •6 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Lovely new restaurant in Solvang. Interesting menu with "Asian fusion" mixes of local ingredients with some Asian influence. Creative and a bit complex...not a steak and potatoes kinda place! But a fun exploration of flavors and textures, with great service and very nice ambiance.
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    The Gathering TablePrice: Expensive• Contemporary Asian• Solvang
    4.6
  • John
    California Central Coast •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Everything was excellent. The specials were perfect for a winter evening.
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    Leonardo Ristorante & PizzeriaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Solvang
    4.8
  • iraVIP
    Los Angeles •39 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 7 Jan 2025
    Always the best cuisine & professional passionate service in the Santa Ynez valley. We always return when we vacation here
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    SY KitchenPrice: Expensive• Italian• Santa Ynez Valley
    4.9

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