Tucked inside a charming California farmhouse next to the Genevieve, S.Y. Kitchen is where rustic Italian cooking meets local, farm-fresh flavor.  They are known for their fresh-made pasta.

Located next to the Genevieve, The Victor is a restaurant and bar with a Josper charcoal oven imported from Barcelona.  Menu offerings focus on live fire, land, and sea creations. 

Trattoria Grappolo is a family-owned Italian bistro located next to Maverick's Saloon, down the street from the Genevieve. It is known for its authentic, hearty cuisine and welcoming atmosphere.

Brunch spot by day, it's a steakhouse tavern by night with a cocktail bar through a separate entrance. I had the best French onion soup of my life here.  MICHELIN Guide honorable mention.

peasants FEAST is a first-come, first-served café in Solvang that has been labeled as Bib Gourmand by the MICHELIN Guide.  Originally only a lunch spot, peasants has recently expanded to dinner.

BBQ-centric restaurant offering classics like brisket, pulled pork, and ribs, plus signature cocktails.  This restaurant makes the entire block smell yummy.

Bar Le Côte is a stylish seafood tavern located in Los Olivos. Inspired by the daily catch of the Central Coast and the modern cuisine of Europe’s seaside capitals, Bar Le Côte prepares thoughtful maritime fare in a casual, social atmosphere. MICHELIN Guide honorable mention.

Located in Los Olivos, the Tavern is a California ranch-inspired restaurant spotlighting flavorful dishes and local ingredients, many of which are harvested from Mattei’s on-site garden and surrounding local farms. MICHELIN Guide honorable mention.

Nella Kitchen & Bar is a modern, upscale eatery located within the Fess Parker Wine Country Inn in Los Olivos. Launched in 2020 by the team behind S.Y. Kitchen, it offers a contemporary take on coastal Italian and California cuisine.

Located in Los Alamos, Bell’s is a family-run, French-inspired bistro from Per Se alums Daisy and Greg Ryan. Their menu changes daily, based on local availability and the chef’s whims. Bell's has been awarded a MICHELIN star.

The Hitching Post 2 in Buellton is a famous, historic-themed steakhouse established in 1952 and made world-renowned by the 2004 movie Sideways. It is known for Santa Maria-style barbecue and as a premier dining destination in the Santa Ynez Valley.

Industrial Eats is an eclectic, high-energy restaurant and craft butcher shop tucked away in a repurposed warehouse in Buellton. Known as a "foodie paradise," it focuses on locally sourced, sustainable ingredients prepared in two massive wood-burning ovens.