Restaurants near Refugio State Park and Beach

68 restaurants available nearby

1. SY Kitchen

4.9

Exceptional(3865)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Santa Ynez Valley

Booked 45 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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2. The Gathering Table

4.6

Exceptional(124)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • Solvang

Booked 17 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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3. Leonardo Ristorante & Pizzeria

4.8

Exceptional(1386)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Solvang

Booked 29 times today

Highly anticipated opening by Chef Leonardi Curti.

4. Angel Oak

4.4

Awesome(1286)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Santa Barbara

The signature fine dining restaurant located at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara, Angel Oak brings elevated California coastal cuisine to the perfect venue. The oceanfront restaurant offers a California Coastal steakhouse menu curated by Chef Diego Seitour.Complementing the Angel Oak dining experience is a premier cocktail program and exclusive wine cellar that houses the restaurant's 5,000-bottle collection. Marriott Bonvoy Members can earn points when staying with us. Please enroll here: https://www.joinmarriottbonvoy.com/uscanqr/s/EN/ch/sbarzFor parties with 8 guests or more a 26% service charge fee will be added to your final bill. For all guests there will be an 8.75% California State tax added to the final bill.

5. Whiskey 'N Rye

4.7

Exceptional(231)

Price: Expensive

• Barbecue • Solvang

Booked 22 times today

An American Smokehouse and Tavern, Whiskey 'N Rye features a varied menu of barbeque classics along with an eclectic mix of modern wine-country cuisine. Our dining experience focuses heavily on grill and smoke cooking techniques, with several unique signature features including our Hickory Smoked Brisket and Baby Back Ribs, Grilled Romaine Caesar, Smoked Spaghetti Squash, BBQ Chicken, Grilled Flatiron Steak with Chimichurri, and our Whiskey 'N Rye Brisket/Short-rib Burger, just to name a few. Enjoy your meal with our full bar featuring Signature Craft Cocktails, Zero-Proof Elixirs, and more than 60 specialty whiskeys from both local as well as national and international distilleries. With both covered patio and cozy indoor dining areas, Whiskey 'N Rye is the perfect spot to enjoy a relaxed afternoon or evening dining experience. Also visit us for the Best Happy Hour in town hosted Mon. to Thu. from 4:00pm to 5:30pm. Featuring $10 Craft Cocktails and 1/2 priced Appetizers!

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6. Brothers Restaurant at Red Barn

4.9

Exceptional(1366)

Price: Expensive

• American • Santa Ynez Valley

Booked 13 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.

7. Hitching Post II

4.8

Exceptional(5141)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Buellton

Booked 42 times today

Here, on the Central Coast of California, BBQ has always meant grilling over an open fire of red oak, a style of cooking that is native to our area and goes back to the days of the Spanish Rancheros. By combining the old and the new, we have created an exciting cuisine with outstanding steaks, ribs and chicken, along with fresh fish and seafood and vegetarian options. We also create our own (world class) wines for sale in the restaurant and to the public. Hartley Ostini Hitching Post Wines have garnered an excellent reputation. Try them here or purchase on our website for your enjoyment at home.

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8. First & Oak at the Mirabelle Inn

4.7

Exceptional(1218)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Solvang

Booked 3 times today

We are excited to welcome you to First & Oak! We offer outdoor seating on our heated patio & inside our intimate dining rooms. Seating is limited, a credit card is required & will only be charged for cancellations. Please allow us a minimum of 24 hours prior to avoid any cancelation fees.We offer two dining experiences: Traditional Three Course or a Chef's Five Course Tasting Menu. Parties of 6 or more please call. When reserving standard (indoor) or outdoor seating (Please be mindful regarding the weather, it tends to get chilly as the night goes on), please choose which experience you would prefer & let us know of any dietary restrictions, Vegan request needs a days advance notice. First and Oak is located inside the Mirabelle Inn, & was awarded a Michelin Plate designation in 2022. We offer a seasonally-inspired menu that highlights local & organic ingredients prepared in a thoughtful manner. Our dining room operates with the mindset of warm compassionate attentive service.

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9. Willows at Chumash Casino

4.6

Exceptional(1531)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Santa Ynez Valley

Booked 24 times today

The Willows specializes in mouthwatering prime steaks and seafood. This 14 time AAA Four Diamond Award-winning restaurant also features a Wine Spectator Award winning wine list with an extensive selection of local and imported wines, all served in an exquisitely appointed setting.

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10. Ellie's Tap & Vine

4.8

Exceptional(673)

Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Santa Ynez Valley

Booked 11 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.

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Peter
Los Angeles •6 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day 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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4.6
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John
California Central Coast •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Everything was excellent. The specials were perfect for a winter evening.
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Leonardo Ristorante & PizzeriaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Solvang
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4.8
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iraVIP
Los Angeles •39 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
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
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4.9
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iraVIP
Los Angeles •39 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Always a favorite ours when we in los olivos Pincas are a must have
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Nella Kitchen and BarPrice: Expensive• Californian• Santa Ynez Valley
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4.7
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Jane
Hawaii •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The food was delicious. The ambiance with the fireplaces and the building is really cool. The service impeccable. The hostess gave us a tour of the premise (the attached coffee shop and a little history of the building). Great dinner, will return.
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Mattei's TavernPrice: Very Expensive• American• Los Olivos
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4.6

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68 restaurants available nearby

1. SY Kitchen

2. The Gathering Table

3. Leonardo Ristorante & Pizzeria

4. Angel Oak

5. Whiskey 'N Rye

6. Brothers Restaurant at Red Barn

7. Hitching Post II

8. First & Oak at the Mirabelle Inn

9. Willows at Chumash Casino

10. Ellie's Tap & Vine

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