We joined, even though we didn't intend to before walking into the Future Perfect tasting room!…read moreLoved the whole experience of going to Futre Perfect. Sunshine makes everyone feel special and as if she's your BFF. The wine was excellent and we couldn't resist becoming part of the Future Perfect club. Sunshine produces her own wine blends, and the fragrance and taste are beyond compare. She also has a great display of cards, T shirts, and other merch. It's just a fun place overall to spend in Los Olivos! We can't wait to come back!

A friend of mine (a wine club member) brought me to the Future Perfect tasting room, and wow --…read morewhat cute spot in Los Olivos! We were greeted by Sunshine who was all smiles, who invited us to sit inside with my dog Biscuit as long as she was on a leash. The tasting room had a super pet-friendly and chill vibe, which made the whole experience feel really welcoming. The inside of the tasting room was delightful -- bright, cheerful, and full of fun gifts. There are rainbows, suns, and little touches of whimsy everywhere you look. It felt like stepping into a happy, sun-soaked daydream featuring delicious wine. The wine was fantastic, but I have to shout out the labels -- each bottle has its own fun color scheme with a sparkly sun. They're cute, creative, and totally gift-worthy. Such a cool touch that makes the wine feel extra special. Can't wait to come back next time I visit!

Stopped by this evening for a cold one and to try their sliders. Oh so good. Mario was our terrific…read morebartender and a very nice person. Edward prepared the sliders and brought them out nice and tasty. What a great spot and a short walk from our campsite. The ambiance is positive and the big screens had the ball game on. Indoor and outdoor seating with a fire pit. Highly recommended.

I've stayed at Sideways Inn many times over the years and have often used it as the home base for…read moregolf and wine weekends with friends. Until this visit, I've always had a positive impression. Last night, our group purchased drinks from the Sideways Lounge and sat in the outdoor fireplace area. One member of our group was smoking when an employee approached us and rudely told us smoking wasn't allowed there. That wasn't the issue--we would have gladly complied if the policy had simply been explained respectfully. Instead, we were interrupted multiple times while trying to ask why there were no signs indicating the rule. The employee repeatedly responded, "Well, I'm telling you now." He then told us to go outside the fenced lounge area--even into the parking lot--to smoke, despite posted signs stating that alcohol cannot leave the lounge area. The interaction felt unnecessarily confrontational and inconsistent. Businesses absolutely have the right to enforce their policies. Customers should also expect to be treated with courtesy and respect. Unfortunately, this one interaction overshadowed an otherwise enjoyable trip. After years of staying here and recommending the property to others, I no longer plan to return or recommend Sideways Inn for future golf and wine weekends. I sincerely hope management addresses the customer service issues that led to this experience.

The novelty of spinning records wore off fast, and what could've been a cool, defining feature for…read morethe place ended up feeling more like a missed opportunity. Kelly seemed more focused on catering to a small group of guys in cowboy hats than maintaining the vibe that actually makes this spot stand out. Instead of reading the room, she and her May 1st bartender colleague locked into a single stream of country music that clearly wasn't resonating with most of the crowd. That's really the frustrating part, it wasn't just a music choice, it was the complete lack of awareness or willingness to adjust. People weren't being heard, requests were ignored, and the whole "records" concept felt pointless when it was treated so rigidly. If you're going to lean into vinyl as part of the experience, it should feel curated, responsive, and a little bit special, not like someone just putting on their personal playlist and tuning everyone else out. The drinks were genuinely great, which makes the situation even more disappointing. The potential is clearly there, but the execution on the atmosphere just didn't match. If the records are going to stay, they should actually be used to enhance the environment, not limit it. Otherwise, it might be better to ditch the gimmick entirely rather than let it drag down what could be an otherwise standout spot.

Vaquero Bar is a great spot in Solvang, especially since it's open later than most places in town…read more The cocktails are consistently good, and I love that you can order food right at the bar. The donuts were the perfect sweet treat, and the spicy tuna on crispy rice was absolutely delicious. The atmosphere is fun and welcoming, making it a great place to unwind after exploring Solvang. I'll definitely be back!

I honestly never leave reviews, but I created an account just so I could leave this one…read more My girlfriend and I stayed at the Vinland Hotel last weekend for her birthday, and I wanted to make the trip feel a little extra special. Before we arrived, I reached out to the hotel to see if there was anything they offered for birthdays. They told me they normally don't do much, which I completely understood, but the woman at the front desk, I believe her name was Geidy, said she would personally see what she could do. I had absolutely no idea just how far she was willing to go. I had balloons and a birthday cake being delivered to the hotel, and Geidy personally met the delivery drivers, collected everything, and set it all up in our room while we were out at breakfast. She kept in touch with me the entire morning, texting updates while I intentionally delayed our arrival so she could finish everything. When we finally walked into the room, it was beautiful. She had arranged the balloons, cake, complimentary bottles from the hotel, and even bought my girlfriend flowers with her own money. She also left a handwritten birthday note from the hotel wishing her a happy birthday and thanking her for spending her special day there. When I thanked her afterward, she was literally sweating from running back and forth getting everything ready for us--in well over 100-degree heat. She treated my girlfriend's birthday like it was important to her too, and that's something we'll never forget. The hotel itself was wonderful, but what made this stay truly unforgettable was Geidy's kindness and generosity. It's incredibly rare to meet someone who genuinely cares that much about making a stranger's experience special. We'll absolutely be staying at the Vinland every time we visit Solvang. And Geidy, if you happen to read this: thank you. You made my girlfriend's birthday so much more memorable than I ever could have on my own. Your kindness meant the world to both of us.

I loved this cozy hotel. Front desk staff were awesome and very helpful. The bar seemed cool but…read moredidn't offer dining options other than small bites. The pool and hot tub looked very inviting but were always busy so we didn't use it . Our room was a nice size and offered a small fridge, microwave and Keurig. No bath tub but nice shower. I liked that the shower/toilet were separated from the sink and mirror to get ready and wash up. The best thing about this place is the location and how it's walking distance to lots of restaurants, bakeries, wine tasting and shopping.

If you have never been here, do it! Been here many times. I had their tri-tip sandwich. I asked…read morewith no BBQ sauce. I love the flavor of the meat. I did put some creamed horseradish on a couple of bites. My wife had the 3 chile samplers. Stage Coach, 3 game chile, and the chlle verde. All excellent. I upgraded my side to the 3 game chile. It cost a bit more, but worth it. Afterwards, check out the place and the surrounding forest area.

Food Went here after reading about it online and wanting to…read moretry the tri-tip sandwich. We ordered some nachos and a tri-tip sandwich and we enjoyed the food overall. Just outside the restaurant, you can see them smoking the tri-tip which added to the experience and to the craving of the sandwich. First, the nachos were pretty good, they were heavy handed on the chips and filling and made for an enjoyable eating experience and the flavors of it were pretty good as well. Now to the the tri-tip sandwich, we loved the sandwich as the meat was really tender to the point that the sandwich doesn't disassemble when you bite into it. The flavor of the meat itself really good and I would definitely come back just for the sandwich alone Service/Ambiance We had arrived right around opening time and the place was already starting to get packed. Parking is just along the road so take note of that and it was really full by the time we were leaving. For our party of two, we got seated pretty much right away inside the restaurant. The vibe of the place was really nice as it had that old style homey feel and being surrounded by nature added to the nice ambiance. The staff were nice and service of the food was relatively quick as well, overall a really great experience

Love it here. Super cute tasting room and little outside patio…read more The service is amazing lovley sweet girls working there very friendly. My new favorite is the Estate Pinot Noir it's delicious.

This place is absolutely beautiful. We had the sparkling tasting and really enjoyed it. Service…read morewas exceptional. I would definitely recommend and look forward to returning next time I'm in the area.

Seriously would and will recommend this place!! The event coordinator and dj were absolutely…read moreamazing and everything was to perfection! They were very attentive and even had the dj play a song I wrote, and Shasta had the lyrics up on the screen! Ourselves and family truly had the best of times at EOS Lounge; thank you so very much!!

We had a fun time at EOS while passing through Santa Barbara. Really glad we made time to check it…read moreout. The lounge has 3 areas - a EDM side, a hip hop side and an outdoor patio area. There are bathrooms at both dj areas. There are also 2 bar areas. It was nice to be able to switch to another dj if we were feeling the music where we were. Overall fun night, and best part was it was free admission!

Novo has always been a great experience and the dishes are always delicious. We've been coming to…read moreNovo for years and it has been our traditional dinner spot. The staff is always friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. We have always been seated outside and love it when we are lucky enough to have a table along the creek side. The curry dishes, brussel sprouts, and ahi nachos are great to share. The outdoor seating is relaxing under the oak trees. Appears to host families with parents visiting their kids attending Cal Poly. Always a great evening.

Came here for our first dinner in SLO. We really loved the patio dining and the ambiance was…read moreabsolutely amazing. Loved the sounds of the creek and the toads at night, it was very serene. Service was a little slow for my liking, but not too bad. The food was pretty good. I appreciated the fusion flavors like the curry. Overall, I understand why this place gets booked up for celebrations.

I am lame and didn't make much conversation, but the bartenders made great drinks. I stopped in for…read moreone and left after my third. Good jazz music playing, dark, clean. Great bar!

What an amazing hidden gem in Goleta!…read more While visiting the town, we were looking for a lounge walking distance from our hotel. We found this cool spot via yelp. A for atmosphere. You are transformed into a tiki/tropical/ vintage/bohemian not sure what to call it atmosphere. Super mellow and chill. We sat at a corner couch across from the bar. Comfy and relaxing, and dim lighting. Drink menu was diverse. Great selection. From cocktails to all types of alcohol. With an average price range of $15. Bartender knew his craft. All drinks ordered were great! C for service. The service dept needs some help, and I get it, with one person serving 15+ people. It is impossible to provide a5 star service. Initially service was great with a smile when we first arrived @ 6 pm. But soon after the bar became super busy. The wait was 20-30 minutes for an order. It was time to leave. We asked for our check and it came non-itemized. If it was 2 or 4 drinks that would be fine, but we were party of 3 with over 10 drinks. Then we had to wait again after asking for an itemized check. Waiter stated they need to hand write as their "machine" was not working. That took more time than needed. Ahhhhhh.... Ah well.. you can't get it all. Hence the 3.5 stars. I recommend, to sit at the bar and maybe pay cash to avoid hurdles I experienced.

Pool tables, and karaoke? You bet! After we got checked in…read moreat our hotel, we saw Harry's about a block away from where we were staying and walked over to grab a couple of cold ones after a long day on the road. I.D. Is checked at the door, and you are given a wristband. So, no minors/kids allowed. (Nice!) Harry's has a well stocked bar and a decent variety of beer on tap as well as cold bottles. Classic rock music was being played throughout the bar as we had a quick game of pool. The place started filling up with people after we'd been there for about half an hour. Apparently Karaoke night is a big thing here for the locals, because people were stepping up to the mic and killing it!They don't serve any kind of food here, but they do allow you to bring your own food in. (There are several hole in the wall type restaurants just a few steps away from Harry's to choose from, if you like) Recommend you hit Harry's up if you're passing through or staying in town for the weekend!

Went here to hear a band play. We had a really nice time. Drinks are good mixed drinks are a little…read morepricey but I guess its the going rates. Bathrooms are clean, no food options but you can bring food in I guess we did. Music was good, nice dance floor. But the 2nd band was way too loud that it made us all leave. So they should get a handle on that. Its nice to be able to carry a conversation with your friends and enjoy drinks but once it gets deafening then thats time to exit.