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Pony Cocktails + Kitchen
$$$$•Contemporary American•4.8(153)Owner & Mixologist Battaglini Alberto redesigned this iconic Santa Ynez landmark into something unique, elevated yet comfortable.
Situated in the heart of Santa Ynez Valley and, with Chef Jonny McDermott on the helm of the kitchen, Pony COCKTAILS + KITCHEN has a comfortable yet upscale feeling with a super friendly approach to food reflecting globally inspired dishes and fresh farm produces. The cocktail program follow the same ideology of the food giving every cocktails a unique flavor and personality.
Open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner this hybrid Cafe/Cocktail Bar Restaurant integrate the Santa Ynez Valley style with modern comfort style food and unrealistic Cocktails.Coast Range & Vaquero Bar
$$$$•Steakhouse•4.4(185)Coast Range is a California steakhouse in the heart of Solvang, serving premium steaks, fresh seafood and seasonal dishes inspired by the Central Coast.
Come for brunch, settle in for dinner, or stay late over cocktails at our Vaquero Bar. With an exceptional wine list, warm hospitality and a lively, laid-back atmosphere, Coast Range brings a distinctly California point of view to the classic steakhouse.
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- CChristopherGoldSan Francisco Bay Area •16 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoVery consistent quality of both food and service...happy, engaging, attentive staff, along with innovative specials and tried-and-true dishes that make it worth coming back. The T-bone Sliders, for example, is a classic that never grows old. One of my favorite restaurants in the Central Coast.More infoSY Kitchen$$$$• Italian• Santa Ynez Valley•4.9
- MMargyCalifornia Central Coast •29 reviews4.0Dined 6 days agoOur server, Martha, was outstanding. She unobtrusively took care of all our needs.More infoCoast Range & Vaquero Bar$$$$• Steakhouse• Santa Ynez•4.4
- MMikoGoldLas Vegas •47 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoThe best Caesar salad I’ve had anywhere in the world. The tempura cauliflower was amazing. All the food is to die for greatest meal served in Solvang hands-down !!!!!!!!!!More infoThe Gathering Table$$$$• Contemporary Asian• Solvang•4.8
- CCatherineLos Angeles •1 review5.0Dined on 24 Oct 2026It was my first time trying Whiskey N Rye and I was not disappointed! The food and service were amazing! The location was in the center of everything! Also, a convenient parking lot right behind the restaurant was perfect! I tried their brunch but will definitely be going back to try their dinner!More infoWhiskey 'N Rye$$$$• Barbecue• Solvang•4.6
- SSteveSan Diego •1 review5.0Dined on 29 Aug 2026Kanok always delivers, whether in house or for takeaway! Great selection of authentic Thai food and always promptly served, with inviting hospitality. Best of all, the food tastes great!More infoKANOK$$$$• Thai• Solvang•4.7
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