Michelin recommended.......i don't know how???? My husband and I went to this restaurant last night to celebrate. We decided to go out for a nice dinner to treat ourselves. We arrived 15mins early for our 7pm reservation and we were greeted and seated promptly. The staff her was super nice and attentive. We decided to go with the 5 course tasting menu instead of the 3 because of our special occasion. Each 5 course meal was $95. I had high expectations but was very underwhelmed. The only thing I truly enjoy was the grassy bar oyster (1) they served for the appetizer and the roasted cauliflower my husband ordered (I got the tuna crudo which was almost tasteless) my husbands steak was good, not amazing and my fresh caught fish (halibut) was so overcooked and dry I literally only ate one bite. Needless to say for a special, expensive dinner out, I was super disappointed. I wish we would have gone somewhere else. And keep in mind they only serve wine and beer. That doesn't reflect in my rating, but very disappointing for supposedly 5 star experience. :( Service. Ambiance Food. Price/ quality read more

Looking forward to come back here in December during the holiday festivities! Updating because not all the photos loaded. read more

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We visited First & Oak based on a recommendation from Crawford Family Wines and we were very happy with our meal! My boyfriend and I decided to order one of each on the menu to try everything. The halibut was a dream, along with the persimmon dish, definitely my two favorite. The scallop and bread were tasty, the short rib unfortunately was a bit dry and the gnocchi texture was a bit off for me. Presentation on the mushroom sabayon was so fun and the tart was definitely my favorite dessert! Service was excellent, the staff were friendly and attentive! The restaurant, which is housed in a hotel is quaint. I can't speak for the dining room as we were seated outside and while the night was chilly, the heaters kept us nice and warm. Overall, very enjoyable meal! read more

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The food was superior and delicious! I had the five course meal which is an amazing experience. I loved very bite of it and had great service from the staff. I couldn't leave without and extra order of the duck wings + angel cake dessert. I would definitely recommend this experience and restaurant! Great atmosphere and mood (special occasions, dates, or even if you want to taste just great food). Will be coming back! read more

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Seating inside or outside. On a nice day request a table outside under an olive tree, great ambianc. Food was good but a bit pricey for what you get. Hours were better than most restaurants in the area read more

We originally had 6pm reservations but needed to change to 7pm and when I spoke with Tim, he said that would not be a problem at all (I was so grateful that they could be so accommodating). I wish I could give a 10 star review on our experience last night. First, I want say what a pleasure our server was (I am so sorry that I forgot her name). She had the most infectious smile and beyond attentive. Started off with delicious bread and butter puréed with Avocado & Olive Oil ( I was yearning for more). We then started with the 5 course tasting menu (see attached menu) and everything was cooked to PERFECTION!! The food was so delicious I only took photos of the Beef Tenderloin & the Chocolate and Honey dessert. I never tried Caviar and was quite hesitant, but to my surprise it was not salty at all. It was paired with Crème Fraîche & Chips. Our server also had an attendant who brought out all of our dishes and explained each component which was a very nice touch. Finally, the ambiance was so peaceful and the background music was just perfect. If you venture to Solvang, you must go to First & Oak Restaurant, your experience will be top notch. Reservations a must. They have outdoor seating as well. Thank you to everyone for a memorable evening!! read more

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Wonderful experience! My wife and I did five courses and everything was phenomenal. Great service and great food.

Amazing meal. Very special treat for a special occasion. Flavorful and delicious. Nice service too.

Ive been hesitant to right this review because it was an interesting experience. But after having a few other dinners at other restaurants with similar price point, i feel confident enough in my rating for this one. We came to take advantage of the restaurant week special to finally try this place. Staff and atmosphere: lovely, ten stars if I could. The inn is set back into the more quiet neighborhood and the setting is very romantic. Ambience is great for a date night. Fab selection of wine and beer. Like another has mentioned, we are fortunate we have quite a few Michelin acknowledged restaurants in the area and this one leans fine dining portions. For the price point and portion size, the food was ok. I found the plates to be too simple. The salad was just cut up persimmon and cheese tossed together. Really that simple. Nothing more unique than having a cut persimmon from home. Halibut was good but again simply cooked with leek and kale, not even sure if the fish was seasoned beyond salt and a bit of flavor from the leek. However the honey chocolate dessert was delicious. Maybe our experience wasn't enough to judge the food, considering we got a once a year restaurant week special. We wouldnt come back before trying other places but it seems the people who can afford to come and try their full regular menu, really enjoy it. So if you can afford to try it out, give it a shot and take my review with a grain of salt! read more

Saturday dinner with friends. It's a nice walk from the center of town to this restaurant located in a quaint and chic hotel. We dined al fresco. It was a perfect night to do so. This was one of those meals in which you wished you had an extra stomach or two so you can try the other items on the menu because the items you just ate were SO GOOD! So good! I can't tell you which was my favorite. I enjoyed everything. I will always favor the oysters and the bread service. Every course was delicious. The wait staff was also great and knowledgeable. In fact, they gave us a voucher for their sister company -Coquelicot Tasting Room in Los Olivos! Recommendation: Plan a trip to Solvang. Book a dinner reservation. read more

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One of the top 20 meals I think I've ever had. My boyfriend and I came here to celebrate our 5 year anniversary, and we were hoping for a timeless dining experience. First & Oak pulled through for us! We got a beautiful table inside the dining room, right next to a window. We decided to do the 5 course seasonal tasting menu. Amuse Bouche: Potato and Leek Bisque with homemade bread and avocado butter. The soup was so creamy and delicious. It was served in a small bowl meant to be sipped so we were not given spoons. After hearing our waiter explain this to practically every table in the restaurant, I'm not sure why they've committed to this plating since there's a hefty garnish in the middle that made it a bit challenging to finish. From the Garden: Roasted Cauliflower. Loved it, I get why they're famous for this dish. Not sure it needed raisins, but still great. From the Sea: Pan Seared Salmon. It was a little unevenly cooked, I have to admit. One end was pretty medium-well, while the other was medium-rare (how I prefer it). From the Land: New York Strip. Wonderful and the perfect portion. I don't know who can eat an entire smoked shallot on its own, but it tasted great for a few bites. To Finish: Meyer Lemon Cheesecake. I wish I wasn't so full by the time we got to dessert! I couldn't finish the cheesecake, but the vanilla bean whipped cream was so lovely and light. Overall, the silliest thing that confused me was their plating techniques. 3/5 dishes were served in bowls. Salmon? Bowl. Steak? Bowl. Cheesecake? Bowl. All things that required you to cut something. It was just oddly clunky and made it difficult to eat. I would love to come back next time I'm in the area. I probably wouldn't do the tasting menu again, because at the end of the day we could have spent the same amount of money and gotten full size portions of many more dishes to taste. I also was secretly hoping there would be scallops on the tasting menu, but I didn't get lucky. Next time!! Thank you for a wonderful and memorable meal! read more

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We arrived at 6:10 for our 6:30 reservation. We were told that we would be seated in 10 minutes, so we sat in the reception area. We were not seated until 6:28. The table was empty the entire time. I have no idea why we had to wait in the lobby area. Unfortunately, this set the tone for our dinner. We were seated outside, which was fine but the chairs are like spiders nests. There are definitely webs in those, so beware. Kimchi cracklings, heirloom tomato, brussels sprouts, wild diver scallops, chocolate and honey were all just okay. Server was good, I was expecting much less. read more

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First & Oak is in the charming Mirabelle Inn. Outdoor sidewalk dining during the Pandemic in a quiet side street in the fantasy Danish Town of Solvang.  Devon was our friendly, warm, hospitable waitress who made our stay comfortable and enhanced our culinary experience. 1) Confit Potatoes are like small new potatoes fried in light cooking oil until they are firmer yet become creamy as you chew. Almost whipped airy Crème Fraîche/fermented cream to dip the potato. Grated Manchego cheese & diced green onions add a slight dairy Umami & sulfur based funk. I would have sprinkled some Pico de Gallo chile powder to add an earthy piquancy to awaken some of the earthy flavour of the potato. 2) Heirloom Tomatoes at their summer peak, sun ripened on the vine for more sweetness and deeper tomato acidic fruitiness & fragrance. Topped with roasted white sesame seeds for toasty nuttiness in a agrodolce/sweet sourness. 3) Duck Breast thickly sliced, bit more than medium rare showing a beautiful pink sunset in the center against the outer brown meat.  Three layered: Center is meaty with a gaminess. There is a layer that releases tasty fat, and the skin adds a chewy, rich fattiness. Nice salting makes the entire breast release more tasty duck gamey Umami. Small baby carrots roasted in what may be chicken bouillon, buttered and covered with finely chopped sweet, green herbal Italian parsley.  Smear of puréed sweet celery root. Couldn't dicern the Chermoula which is a north African spice blend principaly featuring cumin. 4) Tête de Moine/head of monk: Originally made by monks of Bellelay around 12th Century in the Jura French speaking section of Switzerland. Semi hard, unpasteurized cow milk, made only by 10 cheese dairies. The cheese is shaved to form thin ribbons in the shape of rosettes to increase the surface area for more oxygen exposure to release higher levels of fermented, barnyard, ammonia, mothball scents. Accompaniments are cabbage like cooked cauliflower purée, sweet plumped raisins, toasted crunchy Marcona almonds, thin, crunchy toasted mini baguette slices. The Sea Smoke Pinot Noir forced the funky cheese to explode in the mouth. 1-4a) Gracious Super Yelper Isobel L. brought a local Sea Smoke Pinot Noir that paired excellently to the entire meal. Deep garnet colors more common in Rhône wines. Notes of blackberries, currants, touch blueberry, slight earthy forest, bit of diesel. Very juicy, fruity with high alcohol "heat". There is a hint of hot growing temperatures at play. 5) Seasonal Dessert: Intense Blood Orange Confit on top of the tart filled with pudding-like Vanilla Crème Patisserie. Sweet strawberries and juicy black berries. 5a) Demitasse of Espresso, rich, mellow, bitter, roasted subtle smokiness. Languorous summer heatwave night with crickets happily chirping rhythmically to the beat of approaching autumn little knowing that the end of the pleasant estival days will soon be over. 4+ stars PS  Can't upload photos easily since Yelp no longer allows me to access my Google Photos app. read more

First & Oak - Gracious Super Yelper Isobel L. brought a Sea Smoke Pinot Noir that paired excellently to the entire meal. - New American Near Me - Solvang, California

The Michelin star restaurant served impeccable food that was cooked to perfection." The presentation of the dishes and explanation of each dish made it very enticing. George our server was very polite. We enjoyed the quaint outside patio seating that was dog friendly along with the romantic music piped in from the old fashioned Inn located above. Now to the food. The appetizer was a truffle roasted cauliflower that was delicious. The bread with the avocado butter dip was awesome, I only wish that they would have refilled the 4 pieces, that gave us each a slice. The Kimchi Cracklings with the heavenly dip were out of this world delicious. My main dish was the Braised Lamb Scallion and a Petite Cut of Lamb Chop. I prefer the chop a little more golden brown rather than raw. The asparagus were crunchy and the Kumamoto Oyster was flavorful even though there was only one. The Passion Fruit Tart Dessert was a bit tangy for my sweet tooth but I liked the texture. My wife enjoyed the light and creamy Chocolate Mousee. We paired the food with a bottle of Viongier ( pronounced vee-aa-nyay) from Fess Parker's Rodney's Vineyard in Santa Barbara County. The dress was casual which made for a delightful and comfortable evening along with the space heaters that kept the night cozy since it was a bit windy and chilly outside. And that's the rest of this Danish Storybook Story. Godnat ! read more

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I was expecting a lot from First & Oak, and was pleasantly surprised by my dinner there. The one regret was that my wife wasn't feeling great and decided to stay at our hotel, so she missed out on this excellent dinner. I guess my other regret is that my photos were too dark and not worth sharing. The place is elegant. Definitely a special occasion worthy restaurant with elegant ambience and excellent servers. I started out with some fresh oysters and bread. I usually don't rave about bread, but their house made butter-avocado- sea salt spread is worthy of its own review. The oysters were fresh and had a pesto mignonette on top. Subtle, but allowed the freshness of the oysters to shine through. They were fresh and briny, like when you take a swim in the ocean and have that taste of saltwater in your mouth. My main entree was a poached halibut. Again, so subtle and elegant. At first, I thought it was kind of bland. But as I kept eating it I realized how rich and flavorful it was. The roasted vegetables and the daikon flavored sauce complimented it so well. I was expecting the traditional grilled halibut with some sort of lemon garlic butter (how could that go wrong), but instead got the freshest piece of halibut that I've ever tasted. To top it off, the wine cake with cinnamon ice cream was again so subtle and rich. Oh, and great champagne and wine with my meal too. If you're in Santa Ynez and want something special, give First & Oak a try. read more

Came here last month to have dinner with my husband and puppers during our vacation. Yes! They are dog friendly and have outdoor seating! We made reservations online for dinner at 5:30PM! We were seated right away and each table has a heater nearby so you can stay warm. The outdoors area is super charming and cute too. We decided to share several dishes: Homemade bread - This came with avocado butter! The bread was really delicious and done quite well. Though I'm not sure if we'd order this again. While delicious -- it's not super special. Butternut squash bisque - Yummy and light. When I think of bisque, I think of something creamy and heavy but this is not the case! Slightly sweet with savory tones. It also had a butternut squash ravioli at the bottom! What a nice surprise! Chopped baby gem - This was light and super delicious! It had pieces of pistachio and herbs on them, which made it nutty and aromatic. This was super refreshing! Definitely order this! Wild diver scallops - Hand made linguini, cilantro, and soy veoute. This is a must order! The flavors were excellent and the savoriness/umaminess to this is outstanding! The scallops were cooked perfect! Texture was perfect! The "linguini" was more like fettuccini and overcooked. I think it would have been more amazing if it was al dente. Regardless, super delicious! Definitely a must order! Prices are reasonable for the quality, ambience, and service. The service was fantastic! I would not hesitate to come back! Such yummy food! read more

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Came here on my birthday for dinner last week, while in Solvang. Cutest little restaurant in a 13 room hotel, which makes you feel like you are in Europe! The service is great and the atmosphere is beautiful. We ordered the risotto and the salmon they had on special and both were scrumptious. The salmon was cooked skin on and topped with a delicious cream sauce, sprinkled with edible flowers and corn. Every bite was perfect! Presentation on all the food was gorgeous and everything paired together perfectly. This is definitely a place to go to celebrate an occasion! read more

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Just happened to be in town during SYV Restaurant Week and picked First & Oak since they had the most interesting menu. $50 for an appetizer, main and dessert - we probably would not have come here if it weren't for this deal and I'm glad that we did! Their usual 5 course tasting menu is $85 and I would definitely pay that if I were in the area again and looking for a fine dining experience. Pretty affordable compared to other tasting menus I've done in the LA area and the food did not disappoint. Butternut squash soup and beet + citrus salad were both unexpectedly delicious. It's not easy to make soup and salad interesting, but First & Oak hit the nail on the head. The duck was perfectly cooked and the accompanying saucy farro paired well - the roasted grapes were intriguing. Catch of the day (halibut) was moist and buttery (sous vide) but the truffle dashi was the star of this dish. Desserts were tasty, but I was less impressed by them (although, I'm hardly ever impressed by desserts). The honeycomb crumble was a fun treat - it reminded me of the center of a butterfinger bar, but fancier! read more

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Bad vibes. Lighting sucks, SO quiet, and music isn't fitting. Food was good for the most part, but nothing special for the expectation. Very confusing. Is it fine dining? Is it an old people home cafeteria? Nothing special for our anniversary either.... Needs some love. read more

I came here with my husband for a special occasion and was so glad we did. The food, service and ambiance were all spectacular. We did the five courses and each one was delicious. I ordered a glass of sparkling Chardonnay which was perfect, not too sweet but sweet enough. If you are thinking about going, do it! It did not disappoint, it was a magical night. read more

Food was sensational...Service was sensational... GREAT EXPERIENCE We were too tired to drive back to Beverly Hills after wine tasting all day so we booked a room and heard about this dinner spot from the winery that my friend is a member of. It did not disappoint..caviar, avocado butter/bread, pork, beef tenderloin, and insanely delicious Passion fruit tart. I can't recommend this place enough.... GO EAT! Thank me later read more

First and Oak was simply amazing! They sat us outside as they welcomed our dog and we loved sitting under the bistro lights sipping wine and eating the 5 course menu! The food the chef prepared was absolute PERFECTION along with the quaint ambiance made our dinner at First and Oak the highlight of our entire Solvang trip! If you're planning a trip to Solvang, First and Oak must be on your list! read more

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We had a great dinner here! Food were amazing, service was spectacular! Just make sure to book your reservation! read more

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On a recent wine tasting excursion to Santa Barbara County, Gold Elite Yelper Gary I suggested dinner at First and Oak in Solvang. I was a bit hesitant initially, mainly because the last time I'd been to Solvang (many years ago, to be honest), the local cuisine was nothing to write home about. But times change, in case you hadn't noticed. Solvang can now claim to have a Michelin Plate restaurant, the one and only First and Oak. We dined at First and Oak during the COVID-19 pandemic and were impressed with the health and safety precautions. Our tables were outside on the patio/sidewalk, all personnel donned masks and gloves, and social distancing was maintained. The atmosphere was quite lovely; the restaurant itself is on the first floor of a boutique hotel and has a hospitable and relaxing vibe. Service is on point; all our questions were answered, special accommodations for corkage were provided with no problems whatsoever, and every dish was cooked to perfection. In these pandemic times, I especially appreciated that our server Devon truly took time to converse with us and to share her knowledge of local wines and wineries I won't describe each dish in detail as the menu changes; I will say that our dinner was absolutely fantastic. You can create your own tasting menu here http://firstandoak.com/ and tailor your menu to your taste. I feel that First and Oak is on par with any tasting menu restaurant in Los Angeles and would not be surprised if it moves up the Michelin hierarchy one day (Bib Gourmand? A star or two?), assuming it survives this horrible pandemic. Reservations essential. Street parking. read more

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This is my absolute favorite restaurant! Ever! I have been here 4 times and introduced a new friend each time. We All LOVE IT! So this last time not only were my tastebuds tantalized, surprised, titillated and more than satisfied. My man who (like me) has a palate thats hard to please, was electrified with excitement at how DELICIOUS this place is. Michelin stars were well deserved. Absolute YUMMINESS oh and the wine pairing was Spot On! read more

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Amazing atmosphere. Very hospitable and customer service was beyond 5 star. The food is so delicious and artistic. This is the second time I have been, I have done the 5 course and now the 3 course and I am blown away. I will definitely be back. read more

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The restaurant was listed as open on wed and it was actually closed. The advertised hours were not accurately reflected. And the lady and the associated hotel was absolutely cold and not welcoming. read more

This place is cozy and romantic but the food is horrible don't try the risotto It gave me diarrhea read more

First & Oak - Nice place but horrible food It gave me diarrhea - New American Near Me - Solvang, California

I'm not sure how this place earned a Michelin star in 2024. We celebrated my husband's birthday here, and the food was mediocre and overpriced. The restaurant's interior design was confusing, blending French, modern, and country home styles. We tried the five-course dinner. The oysters were bland, with an unpleasant sauce that they used in almost every dish, and the roasted cauliflower was a disaster--overpowered by truffles, raisins, and honey mustard. The ricotta cavatelli was great, but the scallops were overcooked and chewy. The beef tenderloin was decent, but the mashed potatoes were too salty. Desserts (passion fruit tart and chocolate mousse) were tasty, and the gratin potatoes were good. Service was spotty; we waited a long time for coffee, which arrived after our dessert. Overall, I've had much better experiences at other Michelin-starred restaurants. I'd recommend looking elsewhere in Solvang for better food at a reasonable price. read more

This is a great find in Solvang! We enjoyed the Chef's Tasting with a wine pairing. Everything was delicious and the wines were matched perfectly. The service was attentive, knowledgeable and friendly. We sat outside and the ambiance was lovely, especially as the sun went down. read more

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My friend wanted to try out a fine dining experience she'd read about. Reservations were available online and easily updated as plans changed. The entrance was a little difficult to find but once inside we found an intimate, quiet setting. Service was hushed and swift. Each of us enjoyed our chosen entree but the desserts were out of this world. My only hesitation with returning is that the entrees weren't memorable as you'd expect with the fine dining price tag. read more

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The Best of the Best and you deserve it!! Quaint memorable experience will have you returning sooner than later! read more

First & Oak - Intimate dining room - New American Near Me - Solvang, California

All I can say is WOW! The chef's tasting menu was out of this world delicious. Every course was a stand-out on both the regular and vegetarian tasting menu. The vegetarian menu was very well composed, which is so important - sometimes the vegetarian option can be more of an afterthought. Incredible food, quality, service, and value for the price. We left feeling full but not stuffed, it was the perfect amount of food. I can't wait to visit again! read more

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If you find yourself in Solvang, you don't want to miss out on First & Oak. 5 of us and a baby came out for a 70th birthday over the weekend and had an incredible experience. We ordered the tasting menu with wine pairings; every dish was unique and exceptionally delicious and the wines paired so well with each of them. The service we got from Amanda was exactly the kind you would expect from a restaurant of this quality; welcoming, attentive, knowledgeable, and fun. She really added to our experience here. Great ambiance as well. Again, when staying in Solvang, make time for First & Oak! read more

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Lovely outdoor dining on a mid-summer night. We ordered roasted cauliflower, Brussel sprouts, risotto, sea bass, and the chocolate honey dessert. I got cocqulieot Sauvignon blanc and my husband got the Malbec. We didn't order the breads because ... carbs, but it looked delicious. Ok. Let me just say. The cauliflower purée is the reason this restaurant has a Michelin star. I want to eat that everyday for the rest of my life. Like, it's "deserted on an island and you can only bring 5 foods" good. The risotto is your favorite soup and a warm slice of buttered bread all tossed into a bowl of rich creamy comfort. Even on a summer day, you can eat this. It's that good. The Brussels - meh. The menu said it had manchego but it had Parmesan on top and no other cheese so who knows what happened? Sea bass - light tasty. The summer squash and corn side dish was delicious. I could just eat a bowl of this and be happy. The chocolate honey is a mousse served with a side of mousse. The honeycomb cookie made me *almost* go to the back of the house and ask for the recipe. All told, this was a lovely way to spend $156 plus tip. read more

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Pre-booked tasting menu for Sunday 2/13/22 at 6 before I realized it was Super Bowl. But hubby was ok with missing game for family dinner. We arrived 5 min late 6:05 and waited a few min. to be seated - family dinner for 4. Once seated it took well over 10 min before we were given water and asked re: drinks 1) There was a dead fly on window still that I made several comments but was NEVER taken away. I got so frustrated I went to bathroom to get paper towel to rid of fly myself. 2) Service between dishes was very slow. ~10-15 min between dishes. Arrived at 6:05 left at 8:48 Almost 3 hrs most of which waiting for next dish. 3) When looking for fresh ground pepper, couldn't find help - ended up eating without pepper on salad and for steak got tired of waiting and simply went over to service table and helped myself. Now for the food - 1 disappointed that bisque was potato & leek per online looking forward to lobster bisque. 2 - Gem salad was good but nothing special 3 - Catch of the Day happen to be salmon and this was the best well composed plate of entire meal. The shredded celery root mixed perfectly with greens and contrasted slightly sour (like lemon squeeze) against perfectly grilled salmon (tender red-pink inside and crispy skin). 4 - NY Steak grilled right but sauce not impressive. 5 - Dessert was a disappointment - chocolate mousse and honeycomb topping had the range of texture but it was way too sweet and too heavy. It was like eating sugar flavored heavy cream with crunchy sugar cube topping. This was our family's Valentines Dinner a day early and we were all disappointed. $340 plus 2 drinks and tax = $409. With tip it was $455 - I still gave. 10% tip even though I had to pick up dead fly and get Peppermill to serve myself so that I could eat a proper meal. read more

First & Oak - Dead fly right next to me. Asked 2x for someone to get rid of it. I had to do it MYSELF. - New American Near Me - Solvang, California

After hearing about the rave reviews of this place, we were excited to try it out. Unfortunately, we found our experience a little disappointing. For the two of us, an appetizer and 2 entrees (no drinks other than water and no dessert) with tip added up to over $100. For the price, we were expecting a great meal, but it ended up just being ok. The indoor and outdoor areas had a nice ambiance and great staff. None of the food was "bad" but the only thing my husband and I truly liked was his scallop dish. The appetizer was tasty but reminiscent of "dressed up" shrimp chips or prawn crackers for a premium. The dip it came with paired well so we were still optimistic. However, my halibut special with mixed vegetables was very dry. It was full of flavor but it didn't come together that well in my opinion. I might come again to try another dish but wasn't that impressed this time around. It felt a bit overpriced / overrated. read more

First & Oak - KIMCHI CRACKLINGS - New American Near Me - Solvang, California

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Taste: 5 Value: 4 Service: good I see how their roasted cauliflower dish has won awards! I would highly recommend. It's light and fresh but the sauce is very creamy yet light. The risotto is al dente which again is the best for me and the pasta dish was also very yummy. Nothing super special about the $10 panna cotta, but it was a nice sweet end to the meal! read more

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This place made me wish I'm a vegetarian. All of the vegetable components are amazing. BUT they can't cook the protein to save a life. Don't let the rosy pink in the picture fool ya, the duck breast is beyond dry and can only be enjoyed with the carrot purée. The cauliflower and the rest of the vegetables are delicious, but I've had better meat from any generic markets. The environment and the service are great, too bad the meats missed the mark.. read more

First & Oak - New American Near Me - Solvang, California

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This is my 2nd review, but I couldn't resist in adding another because of how damn delicious our meal was! This time we sat inside and it was much more comfortable than the patio! The whole place has a really nice vibe to it along with an excellent wait staff! We started with the duck wings and found them to be lacking actual meat and were overly cooked/fried. Let me tell you though, that roasted cauliflower starter was probably one of the best things I've put in my mouth in a long time! So delicious and complex! Husband got the beef tenderloin and he got goosebumps from how well it was cooked and how it tasted. I had the gnocchi which was so light and pillowy, just delicious!!! This will go on our repeat dinner destination when coming to Solvang! read more

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