Joey was was a superstar!!! And the food only solidified this visit as a Great little stop before we hit the road back to LA, if you are looking for a superb time in Solvang, do stop here!!! See ya' next time!!! Wish we'd remembered to take a pic of our app's Chimichurri Shrimp Devine, the Gem Salad just the right amount of everything & the House Rose & Sauvignon perfect pairing for Our, pallets. read more

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Went to Solvang for the first time and found this wonderful place. The bartenders were very friendly and knowledgeable about their local wines. Everything was super laid back. I appreciated their hospitality after dealing with the holiday crowd outside. 10/10, I will definitely be back after the holidays. read more

Spotted in this cute little wine bar while waiting for our dinner reservation. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. They have a nice selection of wine and are helpful when you have no idea what you want. They have food special daily and it smells amazing. We considered canceling our dinner just to hangout there. Definitely stopping in again the next time we are in town. read more

Wow, what an amazing dining experience! We were lucky enough to stop by on Tuesday night, which is curry night. All of our food was outstanding and the wines paired perfectly with it!! read more

Spent a full day wine tasting in Solvang and Los Olivos. This was easily my favorite place. Slightly off the beaten path of the main road, Jason and his wife give the upmost top notch customer service and are extremely welcoming. Their knowledge of wine and grape vineyards throughout the area was exposed as Jason walked us through each of the pourings during our wine flight tasting. In an extremely cozy setting outdoors, I was comfortable, yet having a jamming time. Their small plates was perfect for a mid day snack to pair with the wine. We had the flatbread and chorizo dish, both were fantastic. I definitely recommend coming here as not only you will have some of the best wine the area has to offer, but you'll also get to learn about each bottle as well. On top of all that, they offer Abita Root Beer, which I personally love as a root beer lover. I can't recommend the place enough. Strongly recommend, this was an easy 5 stars. read more

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Nice, friendly staff. Went in to taste some wine, and the bartender was super helpful and knowledgeable. Once we were into our tasting, several other customers came in and the owner took over the tasting flight. She was nice enough but came across somewhat put out that she was having to talk to is about wines, etc. We didn't have any food, so this strictly about our wine tasting experience. We may be back, but there are so many choices in Solvang, who knows ... read more

Melissa rocks!! Enjoyed Cajun and Indian food! Jason was so friendly and made us feel like friends. The "get-vicious" crew gives this place 5plus stars. Oh and the bocce ball Chardonnay is awesome! read more

I had not been here since they first opened and before Covid shut down hit. Returning again was way overdue. We addended a fantastic six course dinner event last night. The each course was outstanding and perfectly paired with wines from the progressive wine maker Shawn Hogan of Disco wines. Each course was a new take on more traditional dishes taking advantage of locally sourced ingredients. The wine was anything but traditional. Again the pairing made the evening. We will be back to envoy Clean Slate regularly from now on. read more

We went on Curry Night. Amazing flavors. Great tasting food and great service. Very nice selection of wines to choose from.

Husband and wife run this amazing spot. She is from Louisiana and their Cajun themed menu is not to be missed. And of course, great wine pairings. read more

What I had: - Patatas bravas ($9) - Spanish meatballs ($15) How it tasted: - Loved everything I received. The meatballs were succulent and well-seasoned, and I recall sharing a dish that had greens in it but can't recall the name...however, they were also well cooked and delicious. Also had an apricot tasting wine, but due to losing my receipt I can't recall the name. Why did I give it a five? - Extremely nice staff, prompt service, and delicious selection of foods/wines. Also, it was nice to go and have it so close to a small hotel just across the street. The owner was also extremely helpful in troubleshooting the outdoor heating (it had broken and he refused to give up for roughly an hour of our visit), but we eventually only left due to being cold. Otherwise, I would highly recommend this as a nightcap spot. Verdict? - Effin' go. read more

My friends and I visited Clean Slate while on a girls trip. We randomly came across it as we were walking around and I'm so glad we did. The cutest wine bar in Solvang and great wine! The owner was very personable, knowledgeable, and attentive. I would definitely recommend visiting here if you are in the area. read more

The most perfect vibe! Incredible staff and incredible wine. The bocce ball Cabernet Sauvignon is amazing! Definitely worth the stop when you are in Solvang. read more

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Melissa and Jason are gracious hosts in their local establishment. And if you like some Cajun food from Louisiana, you are in for a treat. We have yet to make it in for Red Beans and Rice on Monday but we plan to in the near future. It's easy to miss this gem in Solvang, but if you are in the area, please do support local business. Cheers! read more

A business that truly deserves to be recognized. Worthy of the impeccable 5/5 designation. The owners deeply understand hospitality and express genuine interest in their patrons experience. At its core the principal business model is refined to perfection. You will receive genuine attention and a fantastic and well tailored alcoholic beverage recommendation. In the realm of gastronomy, Chef Mellisa's unique approach to fine cuisine is equally evident, despite serving a more limited menu of mostly tapas to accompany wine and beer tasting experiences. This is one of those places which will blow away even a well traveled epicure. You just do not see this level of attentiveness very often and it is evident as expressed in people's opinions of this business. An absolute must try in the town of Solvang! read more

Edited to add: I'm changing my star rating to 4 from my prior rating of 3 because the owner/manager brought up a very good point in his response - I didn't have the wine here, even though it is a wine bar. I'm raising the star rating because I don't want any casual yelp users to look at my score and decide not to come here. But I stand by my comments - the food is meh. It's fine and nothing was outright bad, but it wasn't 5/5 food and I was especially disappointed by the mushy overcooked cauliflower. Is that analogous to going to a steakhouse and saying the mushroom and spinach side wasn't good? Sure. But the food options are on the menu, and I ordered them, and they're not great. Original Review Below - Disclaimer: I didn't have alcohol here, only food. I only came here because other food options in Solvang had super long lines. So my review is only on the food. Feel free to ignore my review accordingly if you only care about the alcohol. Service was excellent, but doesn't factor into my score. Croquette with Jamon (ham croquette) - 7/10. Taste was good, very creamy and cheesy. Good amount of ham. 3 croquettes for $15. Buffalo cauliflower - 6/10. Taste was pretty much expected, with hot buffalo sauce. Texture was mushy, overcooked. Serrano ham charcuterie - 4/10. It was fine. Very salty. read more

Great place for tourists and locals alike! It's locally owned and a small husband and wife team. He pours the wine and she makes amazing food. Tastings: Sunday Funday - great LARGE pours!! Wow. Don't drive after, this is great. Don't change. Tried some very fun and unique bottles from local vineyards. Food: WOWWWWW!! Small plates/tapas but you will want 5 of each!! Tried the special, Humboldt Fog bread pudding and so so divine!! Everything you would expect and more. Pop in and try this place, it's sensational. read more

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I should have looked more at the menu. This is definitely a wine bar that serves some food and beer. They had 10 beers on tap but only one was an IPA which is what I was craving. And the food selection was very limited. The back page of the menu was mainly just cheese-sheep, goat, or cow. My wife got a squash-spinach dish that she liked. I got the Spanish meatballs that were just ok. They advertise small plates so it was good we weren't too hungry. The ambience was good but it made me wish I was more of a wine guy. I could imagine sitting and sipping for a few hours with a few small plates to clean the palate on occasion. But after dark, the town seemed to die down so not much to look at. read more

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The owner, Jason, is so knowledgeable, friendly, and welcoming. He makes and sells great wine. Can't wait to go back and hopefully try some of Chef Melissa's dishes. read more

We had a really nice time here. We got the patatas bravas and the mushrooms. My wife tried some wine. It was really nice sitting outside on a cool evening. read more

Clean Slate Wine Bar - Mushroom crostini. Already ate the other two. - Wine Bars Near Me - Solvang, California

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Stopped here today and tried a few items off their menu. Everything was flavorful and good. Service was amazing! We tried the wine flight that turned out to be full of local wines. We ended up buying 2 bottles. Would come here again read more

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Clean Slate is a very nice wine and beer bar that carries a good selection of local craft beer and wines. They also serve some amazing plates, like the Louisiana shrimp boil on Sundays. Jason and the staff there took great care of us and were very informative regarding their wines. If you are in Solvang and cant decide which of the myriad wine bars and tasting rooms to visit, you wont be disappointed with Clean Slate. read more

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Love this place! The owner, Jason and his wife are so friendly and accommodating! Jason was so knowledgeable and when asked for a recommendation, he suggested one of the more reasonable priced wine and not the most expensive which most places do. read more

We really enjoyed our time here! My boyfriend and I spent a couple hours here where we enjoyed our drinks and people watched on a busy Saturday night. I ordered a flight, which had generous pours. My boyfriend ordered a few beers and he really enjoyed his. The service is great as the staff is very friendly and accommodating. I tried ordering a charcuterie board after 4pm, which they stop serving, but the server asked the kitchen staff and they were happy to make one for me. The vibe is great and it's an awesome place to enjoy a local wine bar. read more

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Lovely little Solvang gem. The wine selection is always superb and we love the little couch section where we can indulge in some wines we haven't had before - be sure to try this place when Chef has wine pairing dinners. AMAZING read more

Had a blast meeting Jason, the owner. We sipped sangria and bought a few bottles of local wine. Great music and feel, and we had a delicious charcuterie plate while we sipped and jammed out to classic rock. read more

We loved this place-quite quaint and the food is scrumptious! The service is wonderful and the staff is very accommodating. We will definitely come back! read more

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Honestly can't remember the last time I've written a Yelp review, but I also can't remember EVER having the quality of service I received yesterday. If more stars were possible that would definitely be the case, but 5 will have to do. My wife and I arrived in town yesterday and while walking around decided that Clean Slate would be a good place to stop for a drink and snack. That decision would turn out to be a great one. Our server, Nina, was one of the friendliest servers we've ever interacted with. She offered plenty of advice not only on the plates and drinks that were offered, but on things to do around town. Altogether the whole staff was incredibly friendly and personable. We ate the Patatas Bravas and the Poblano Flatbread, and they were absolutely delicious. Our server, Nina, was incredibly knowledgeable about the drinks in the menu and was happy to offer suggestions and point us toward drinks we ended up loving Coming here is definitely worth every penny, and some. The food, drinks and atmosphere are great but the outstanding service is just the icing on the cake. The owners of this business must have phenomenal taste in food, drink, and the staff they hire. We willl definitely make it a point to stop by whenever we visit Solvang, and you should too. read more

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They are so nice and knowledgeable in finding the Type of wine I was looking for. The food was delicious. We went for their Mardi Gras menu and are excited to return. read more

Great open kitchen, awesome chefs and food and really cool owners. This is a hidden Jem in Solvang

A great tasting spot! They had ample seating indoor and outdoor. We sat inside on the couch and it was perfect. The lady who was serving us was great and made sure to give us a tasting that appealed to our preferences. She was great! We also had some small plates; the Mediterranean Flatbread and Ceviche. They were both delicious and worked well with our wine pairings. Overall, a great experience given there are so many options in this area! read more

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Friendly service Jason was so good with explaining the wine and the wife is the chef making excellent food read more

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Nice little spot to sit and have some wine and small bites while people watching or just taking a break from walking around the town. Very friendly staff, not in a rush to upsell you on anything. Just genuinely enjoy your company. The food is a little pricy, but definitely tasty! I'm told the owner creates these dishes and always changing up the specials/menu. Makes it feel like a more unique experience. Would definitely come back. Very welcoming and relaxing vibe. read more

My wife and I traditionally celebrate our wedding anniversaries in Solvang but we JUST discovered this place today! Wow! We are Cabernet Sauvignon lovers and they have an amazing Cab & Cab blend; way better than the vineyards we tried today! On top of that, their food is excellent! Their potatoe & Rosemary flatbread was amazing! We also had their Tortilla Española.... So good! Their ingredients are so fresh, the place is charming and wine selection is amazing! If you're in town, come here!! Love loved it! read more

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Amazing place for wine, beer and food. Daily inspired menu items that tasted amazing. Had a couple of great local craft beers. Wife had good wines. Service was really good and that pumpkin spice cake was too good! read more

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Not only is it a super cute place and great vibes...owners were incredibly nice. Wine was amazing! The wife cooks different theme every night...best food we have ever had. Food was fresh made that morning by her. Best ever. Sat outside had bottle of wine. Evening was incredible. read more

We stopped by this wine bar on a Thursday evening to have a wine tasting and some tapas before dinner. We were a large party of 10 so we sat outside. We liked how the server asked if we would like a canvas tarp to shade us from the setting sun. However, the service in general was really really slow that day( because of shortage of staff) and they didn't have any wine tastings due to being a little short on staff. So we were a little bummed about that. But the server was nice enough to let us taste a couple of wines before we ordered them. The tapas were all tasty and the wine and craft beer selection was abundant. Overall, we enjoyed our time here. read more

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Stopped into this gem and the service was exemplary. Super Knowles with an amazing wine selection with good food.

I don't write many reviews but this place deserves one. It was the first evening of our trip to Solvang and what a way to kick it off. The service was warm and friendly but efficient. They went out of their way to set us up at a patio table where my big dog would be comfortable and yet out of the way. We were there on Cajun night and the Shrimp Ponchatrain was outstanding. As was their private label wine Bocce*Ball. We were going to go back the next night but plans changed and we couldn't make it. But next time we're there, we'll be visiting Clean Slate. read more

So yes, there are a lot of wine bars in Central and Northern California, but what sets this one apart begins with the owners, Melissa and Jason. Congenial, dedicated, accommodating, knowledgeable, welcoming, and sincere, with old school work ethic, and appreciation of their customers. Not to mention a great selection.of wines, beer on tap, and a rotating menu of great food. If you are in Solvang on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, stop in. You won't be disappointed. read more