Breakfast……

• Ellen’s Pancake House, Buellton, great Danish pancakes
  
  
• Long Horn Coffee Shop, Santa Ynez, a local, cowboy hangout closes at 1:00 p.m.
  
  
• Paula's Pancake House, Solvang, and Paula's Burger Barn, Santa Ynez
  
  
• Pattibakes, Buellton, some of the best cakes in the world
  
  
• Mortensen’s, Solvang, great Danish bakery
  
  
• Corner Coffee House, Los Olivos, quaint spot to hang out and read the paper or play with your computer
  
  
• Roasted Bean Coffee Shop, Santa Ynez, a great spot to people watch

Lunch……

• River Grill, Solvang, beautiful golf course views
  
  
• Café Quackenbush, Los Alamos, great food with tables set in beautiful art gallary in the original General Store....worth the 15 minute drive
  
  
• Los Olivos Grocery, Los Olivos, great deli, gourmet nibbles, fine selection of local wines; eat outside on covered porch
  
  
• Patrick’s Side Street Café, Los Olivos, eat inside or out on porch or patio, creative food and wine, a delightful place for a leasurely lunch (or dinner).
  
  
• The Vineyard House, Santa Ynez, one of the best outdoor patios in the heart of Santa Ynez
  
  
• Los Olivos Café, Los Olivos, outdoor and indoor dining, fine selection of wines; featured in Sideways
  
  
• The Chef’s Touch, Solvang, creative, delicious food; kitchen gadgets
  
  
• Panino's, Los Olivos and Solvang, wonderful, designer sandwiches and salads, casual service
  

Dinner………

• Hitching Post II, Buellton, www.hitchingpost2.com
  
  Great steaks, fries, grilled artichokes and wine, a hugely popular steak joint with locals and wine makers….., the” Sideways” effect has made this busy restaurant even more so…..so make some reservations..

• The Brothers’ Restaurant at Mattei’s Tavern, Los Olivos, www.matteistavern.com
  
  A local favorite with wonderfully prepared food and a fine selection of wine and cocktails. This is another winemaker hangout. The bar has good energy and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. Reservations important.

• The Restaurant at the Ballard Inn, Ballard, www.ballardinn.com
  
  This is arguably among the most creative and beautifully presented cuisine in the Valley. A quiet, romantic spot in a lovely inn. Reservations are recommended.

• Trattoria Grappolo, Santa Ynez, www.trattoriagrappolo.com
  
  Great energy and food in this busy trattoria, with chefs and owners from the motherland. This is a local favorite, and the food bar might provide opportunity for mixing and mingling.

• Red Barn Steak House, Santa Ynez (805) 688-4142
  
  This is a Valley institution particularly among the cowboys and cowgirls. The bar is a fun spot to hang out with the dudes and enjoy great coctails.

• Patrick's Side Street Cafe, Los Olivos, www.patrickssidestreetcafe.com
  
  Intimate dining room and patio with lovely food and wine

• The Vineyard House, Santa Ynez, www.thevineyardhouse.com
  
  Lovely patio with heaters. Try Gabe's Salmon for a special treat. Owner Jim Sobel is a good source of information on biking.

• The Porch, Los Olivos, part of the Los Olivos Grocery
  
  Located on the porch of the wonderful Los Olivos Grocery, serving a range of food from great Kobe burgers to gourmet entrees. A rustic elegant spot. Buy wine in the Grocery to drink with your meal.
  

Other food choices...........

• Firestone’s Restaurant and Brewery, Buellton, fun spot for light meals and full dinners, beer, wine. Good for families; food bar and bar area.

• Aru, Buellton, very good sushi.

• Intermezzo café-bar at Fess Parker’s Wine Country Inn, Los Olivos. Café food and good wine selection.

• American Flatbread Pizza Company, Los Alamos, creative pizza in fun atmosphere; only open Friday and Saturday nights. 805 344-4400

• The New Danish Inn, Solvang, the real Danish deal, complete with smorgasbord.

Take out and wine picnic foods………

• Los Olivos Grocery, Los Olivos, all manner of wine related and gourmet foods and fabulous cheese. Great selection of wines. A treat just to browse the aisles.

• El Rancho Marketplace, Santa Ynez, another great deli and local market.

• Our Country Market, Los Olivos and Santa Ynez, sandwiches, sodas, ice cream.