Viral for their aebleskivers...but with very odd hours. Was excited to come give them a try only to find them closed all day on a Friday that wasn't even a holiday. Give them a call and get updated hours if you're planning on coming out to try it. Seems like they change them on a whim and just post a sign with hours for that week and random closed dates. read more

This review is based on one order of aebleskivers from the take-out window only. I was told if to only do one thing while in Solvang is to get an order of aebleskivers from the Solvang Restaurant. I waited in a short line to place my order. I received a three piece order of sphere-shaped fried dough topped with raspberry jam. The only thing sweet was the jam that gave flavor to the fried dough as the dough itself was not sweet at all. This was fun to share and try but I didn't enjoy it much. 2.5 stars! read more

Solvang Restaurant - Scandinavian Near Me - Solvang, California

Food tasted great. Nice classic danish vibe inside. Unfortunately the service was pretty slow for a Monday. We kept getting overlooked by the server which was frustrating. The food did make up for it though. read more

Solvang Restaurant - Sausage platter and open faced sandwich plate - Scandinavian Near Me - Solvang, California

My first time in Solvang led me to the takeout window to try the famous Aebleskivers. For under $5 you get 3 of these spherical pancakes. They had a pancake-like exterior and a light, fluffy interior. They top these beauties with a delectable raspberry jam and a dust of powdered sugar. I got the jam on the side. The jam is the best I've ever had, however, I'm glad I got it on the side, because I enjoyed these more on their own. I love that there is a little takeout window, so you don't need to go inside the restaurant. They make these very quickly, so you won't have to wait long. If you visit Solvang, give these a try! read more

Solvang Restaurant - Aebleskivers with raspberry jam "on the side." I recommend it this way so you can taste it alone as well! - Scandinavian Near Me - Solvang, California

Came here and decided to sit at the bar. They forgot about us multiple times, but were nice when they did come check in. Food was just ok compared to other places. The aebleskiver were dry and overcooked, although the danish suasage was really good. Overall, just wasn't blown away. Really cute decor inside. read more

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I had high hopes for the Aebleskivers due to all of the hype. We had Dinner at Solvang Restaurant and it was like going to a bad Deli. The food was less than average, but not bad. The Aebleskivers arrived Hot with a Raspberry "Jam" that tasted like synthetic cough syrup. I usually love things like this, but after one of the Aebleskivers I let the rest of our party have the rest. About half the order was left on the table. Two Stars for efficient service only. read more

I have been going to the classic Solvang Restaurant for about 40 years. We go there for a Danish specialty, abelskiever - a light spherical pancakes - with hot raspberry sauce and Danish sausage. It's always amazing to return to a place that has carried on a local tradition for decades. The line outside indicates that people know that this is the real deal. We stayed so long visiting over breakfast that I saw fish and chips being served for lunch. I was tempted to sit back down and order it! A quaint Danish Village with authentic and delicious Danish food - what could be a better getaway from LA? read more

Just happened to pass by this place as my husband and I were walking around Solvang and decided to try these as we'd seen others walking around and eating them. We were very grateful to the two workers inside who instantly knew what we wanted because we had no idea how to pronounce it We got our order fairly quickly and we enjoyed the jam and powder sugar on it. I only wish it would've been warmer considering how fast we got it. They were actually closer to luke warm. read more

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We were walking around and there was a long line of people getting the Aebleskiver. I was so curious so I got it too. It was okay but nothing spectacular. It just tastes like bread and jam. I wish they put in more jam but the bread was okay. The bread wasn't tasty and the bread felt so soggy with the jam. Personally, we both didn't like it too much and threw it away after a few bites. I honestly don't think it was that good. read more

Solvang Restaurant - Scandinavian Near Me - Solvang, California

We come here every time we come to Solvang. Lovely cozy atmosphere and great diner-type food but slightly better quality. Our staples are the ebelskiver w/ raspberry sauce and Danish sausage platter. You can get the ebelskiver curbside as well. I ordered the tuna salad sandwich and it tasted fresh and flavorful. read more

Solvang Restaurant - Ebelskiver with raspberry sauce, they went fast! - Scandinavian Near Me - Solvang, California

Quick stop in to get hot aebleskivers with strawberry jam to go. This is the spot for my hubby's childhood memories and he loves them. This was my first time trying it and they tasted like pancake balls. You get 3 for $5. We also bought a bottle of jam for home. read more

Solvang Restaurant - Strawberry jam - Scandinavian Near Me - Solvang, California

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We went on a weekday and there was no line, service was extremely quick and they were friendly. Ambiance felt like we were in a danish restaurant and it was great not having to deal with the usual long line. Traditional danish was delicious and worth the hype. read more

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Female manager on 12/27/25 is BEYOND rude they were so understaffed and under prepared for the Christmas rush. Ran out of of champagne and silverware. Then when the bathroom line got long she commanded everyone to move outside but kept repeating "come on there you go" like she was talking to kindergartners. Also we have them two cards to pay on but they charged 1 card twice. read more

Solvang Restaurant - Manager that yelled at the customers like they were dogs - Scandinavian Near Me - Solvang, California

I only came here at Solvang Restaurant to buy their Aebleshiver. These circular shaped pancakes is what they are famous for besides their Danish foods served in their restaurant which I have not tried yet. I ordered the Aebleshiver from the outside window. The lady who took my order wasn't too smiley. Anyway, the order came with 3 of them covered with raspberry jam and powdered sugar. It was $4.90 which wasn't too bad. I should have gotten it with a la mode because the circular pancake was dense and slightly dry. It didn't have enough jam and powdered sugar either IMHO. Some ice cream would have softened it a bit. Maybe next time I'll dine in and try the a la mode version. This place is quite popular. Wait time may be very long so come early. It's one of the preferred places to eat while in Solvang. Happy Dining! read more

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Ummm you stand in line for the window orders or you can ask to eat at the restaurant. Anyways , the donut balls are doughy and dry and they are pretty greedy with the jam sauce so maybe I suggest you try it with the ice cream? Overall nothing outstanding or special. If you've never tried it then I guess you should give it a try. read more

This was a nice little restaurant in a very cute town. The menu offered a nice variety of items and everything we had was good. Our waitress was also very attentive. We had a solid meal. read more

I went to go have breakfast this morning except I so I can only eat outside according to the sign outside. So I left. Nothing else open I came back and sign is confusing. I seen people inside seating down so I enquired and sat down to order. read more

Bought the Aebleskiver from the to go window. Wow these were so good!!! They taste similar to a pancake. They were dusted with powdered sugar and covered in berry jam. A delicious quick bite you can eat as you still the cute streets. A must go! read more

Solvang Restaurant - Aebleskiver - Scandinavian Near Me - Solvang, California

Positive: staff and split pea soup. Negative: the "Danish meatballs" or frikadellar tasted nothing like they should. Tough, hard, dense, and resembled meatloaf in whatever mixture they use. I'm embarrassed by it, bc I'm sure most people who go there think this is how they should be. I mean, it's obviously not even close to the real thing. It's not that hard to make... veal or pork, salt, pepper, egg, etc. if you are Danish don't go here bc no one seemed Danish and it's more like an American diner. The potatoes were also extremely bland. Too bad. I should've given my wife's recipe. Sorry, it's hard not to be critical when you are advertising something that is so off. I think the only reason this place is around is because of the æbleskiver! read more

Had no idea the hours and walked in about 2:48pm-ish, the grumpy hostess sat us without a word. Then the server gives us menu and takes drink order, promptly coming back to take food order. We tell him we need more time please. He then informs us the place is closing at 3pm. That was frustrating because we felt rushed at that point. Wish the hostess had warned us before seating us! The food was CRAP. We ordered beef dip sandwich (my friend had 2 bites said she's had better at Arby's), the turkey cranberry croissant (the cranberry was this gross gelatin rigid slob that clearly came from a can), the abelskivers (the best thing we had but that's not saying a lot), and the side of sausage (cold, flavorless and inedible). Prices too much for this horrible quality of food!!! We left hungry and pissed off we spent $60 on that meal. Also sandwiches came first, then the abelskivers then the sausage...huh?! Staff need to cheer up too. Ambiance/decor was cute. Too bad about the food and service. read more

Solvang Restaurant - Sausage cold, flavorless & inedible. Abelskivers not horrible - Scandinavian Near Me - Solvang, California

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The food was mid and not very flavorful and the special ball bread with jam was too bitter. Not up my alley but service was good and the vibe was adequate. The hype was not worth coming. read more

Solvang Restaurant - Scandinavian Near Me - Solvang, California

Food here was delicious. Get here early to avoid the long wait to be seated. The place looks like a cute danish restaurant that you wouldn't think your still in California it's super cute. The service provided is exceptional, characterized by an unwavering commitment to excellence, and the staff members are incredibly warm and friendly, creating an inviting atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. read more

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Been here twice while visiting Solvang because it's that good. Super friendly staff and environment and the food is so good and comes out quick. The coffee is amazing, really recommend a good cup here. Thanks for always making my experience so great here staff. read more

Solvang Restaurant - Beef patty breakfast - Scandinavian Near Me - Solvang, California

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The atmosphere with its Danish period decor is awesome. Stopped in for lunch. The open faced Danish style sandwiches are great. The service is good. What killed it for me is battling the small little flies. They were swarming me. Then are on the wall. They are on the table. Mind you this restaurant is enclosed. No patio or sidewalk dining. So they shouldn't be in the building. See the pictures. read more

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We ate well and had a terrific five star visit at the famous Solvang Restaurant. And we met Carol! Famous herself for this how to make Aebleskiver video: https://youtu.be/xWxISl1dpyI?feature=shared Here's two more videos - Making Aebleskiver at the Solvang Restaurant California Fresh Dessert: https://youtu.be/B0wKTC_Pilo?feature=shared https://youtu.be/0nN-8lvkrag?feature=shared You must try their delicious Aebleskivers!!!Solvang Restaurant, FIVE STARS!!! read more

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1st timers here and food was absolutely amazing our waitress Jessica was absolutely amazing thank u Jessica for ur excellent service we will be sure to visit u soon in hopes to get u again thank u all the way from Long Beach read more

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This was our first stop when we visited Solvang. We arrived at around 12:30pm for lunch and got seated after about 20 mins. It was a nice family restaurant and I liked that they have mostly booth seating. Service was very quick and on point. Food was okay. read more

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Sorry I think this is a tourist trap. Its in the downtown area in a street of many small shops and where majority of tourists are. Theres a little takeout window with only a bench outside. The aebleskivers are not freshly made but heated with a heat lamps. Ordering was quite fast and price wasn't bad. The only thing was when biting into it I expected something more eggy/fluffy/fresh and I ended up getting a pancake mix/flour taste. The raspberry sauce is slightly tart. Perhaps inside the restaurant is a different experience, though I found most of the towns pastries tasted more manufactured than freshly baked despite going around 12 on the weekend. read more

Solvang Restaurant - aebleskivers - Scandinavian Near Me - Solvang, California

A very casual fast service restaurant to try good Danish dishes. Service was with a smile with no time wasted. Photos everywhere as a resource for what to order and enjoy the local flavor the town has to offer. A good experience while in Solvang. read more

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We arrived at 9:45am and there was plenty of seating. However, once 10am hit, there were no more available seats and people were waiting outside. The food is typical diner food with Danish items. Service is friendly and quick-ish. We've only ordered breakfast items and those were satisfying. Coffee refills for the win! We previously tried the aebleskiver but were not impressed. We thought it was undercooked and doughy. Well, we tried again...and requested that it be cooked longer. "Well-done" if you will. Unfortunately, that didn't help either. This will be our last time ordering the aebleskiver. It's not to our taste buds. Please don't let this stop you from ordering. You may think it's the best thing since sliced bread! Try it and then make your own, informed decision. Enjoy! read more

Solvang Restaurant - Aebleskiver interior - Scandinavian Near Me - Solvang, California

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It was busy, but our wait was not that long. Food was delicious--even the red cabbage, which is not a staple outside of Solvang visits. Aebleskivers for dessert--yum! Service was prompt and cheerful, especially considering how busy it was. We would come back! Thank you! read more

Visiting this small Danish town we stopped here for the famous Aebleskivers. They are sweet little cake balls topped with jam and powdered sugar. Service was prompt. Would I order these again? No. However they were fresh and good. Husband ordered a side of sausage . Pretty little Danish restaurant. You can buy the mix and pan to make the danishes also. read more

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Giselle was our server today and she was so sweet. We really enjoyed the food and it was not super loud in here which was nice too! It's a cute little diner vibe with lots of culture and history. I would recommend this place to anyone that asked! read more

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The staff and service is amazing. My eggs were prepared perfectly soft scrambled and bacon and hash were crispy. A wonderful breakfast feast! read more

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The place is a must when in Solvang. Stopped for breakfast on my way to San Francisco. The wait was a bit long but once seated the food came out pretty fast once we ordered. We each ordered an egg breakfast , all were delicious and yummy. Of course we tried he ableskivers and that was the best part. These balls of pancakes tasting perfect and the jam was the best. Will definitely be back. Btw our waiter was so friendly and made great suggestions. read more

Solvang Restaurant - Waffle - Scandinavian Near Me - Solvang, California

Always a line to get these danish doughnuts called aebleskiver. I have passed by it many times during the last few years and never tried it til yesterday. The line moves fast, the service is ok but the doughnuts were not to die for. lol It's very dense and had a heavy after taste (can't describe it well) the raspberry jam was delicious..... the kids liked the doughnuts saying it's sweet and comforting but the adults didn't like it much. There were 15 of us so we bought a lot. Majority of our group liked the doughnuts. Overall it's nice to try new things out and this is one of them while in solvang. read more

Temperatures have been soaring into the 90's so my wife and I chose to have breakfast early and explore Solvang in the morning before it got too hot. The day before while walking around Solvang many of the locals recommended the Solvang Restaurant for breakfast. I can't say they were wrong. First of all we were the first customers through the door when they opened at 7 am. We were the only customers for at least 20 minutes. The waitress welcomed us warmly and quickly brought us a cup of coffee. My wife and I split an omelette and hash browns which were huge and delicious. The Aebleskivers took a little longer being the pans hadn't gotten fully heated as early as we arrived. We both felt it was worth the wait. We left stuffed and enjoyed the food and the staff. The restaurant look and feel definitely sticks to the whole Danish vibe that is Solvang. We thought it added to the experience and added character. I would eat here again. read more

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Awesome place. Highly recommend. The food was delicious. Definitely coming again great place for lunch serves was great . Love the little mermaid. Art on wall read more

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The Diner Things in Life Æbleskiver (a-blah-ski-wah) *Food* Spherical Danish snacks made from fried batter. The name literally means "apple slices" in Danish, although apples are not usually an ingredient in present-day versions. The crust is similar in texture to European pancakes, but with a light and fluffy interior similar to a Yorkshire pudding. The famed æbleskiver is the one "must-order" item that everyone carries on about when visiting Solvang. So much so that there's a whole shop dedicated to nothing but making these Danish bad boiz. Through various means, we've been skunked on getting some æbleskiver during our previous visits. Either the line was too long or the place was sold out for the day; getting snubbed on two separate visits didn't sit well with us, so we aimed to get some this last trip--by hook or by crook! After much research, Solvang Restaurant seemed to fit our lives as they opened early (0700), well-before the massive horde of tourists shows up, and they serve them all day until they're sold out, of course. Let's just say that after the first visit--we were hooked! One order of three was definitely not enough for two to share as the crunchy exterior gave way to a delicate, almost custardy center. The raspberry jam was the perfect foil to the rich batter, as its sweet and slightly sour flavor tied it together beautifully. It was so good we had to stop by on a second morning to get another taste of the action, but this time, they were taking an awfully long time to come out of the kitchen. The friendly waitress alerted us that they were having "trouble with the pan." Not sure if that's code for 'operator error,' but by the time they showed up, they were nowhere near as good as the first batch. A bit burnt, overcooked, and not as custardy. They were a real letdown. :( I'm going to throw out the second experience as a bad day/snafu type of situation and assume day one is what you'd normally get. Conclusion: Great place to get your Æbleskiver on in Solvang. Pro Tip: Get here early to beat the crowd. read more

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Aebleskivers! That is one of the first things I wanted to eat upon arrival. This resto had a long line in aebleskivers to go line. We opted to dine in with no waiting. This dessert item (or breakfast) is a big pancake ball with powered sugar dipped in raspberry jam. They are deliciously good! I tried the Danish sausage and cheese in a croissant. It's tasty. I'd give it 3.5 stars. Good but, not remarkable. Glad they had decaf herbal tea as well. Our server was excellent and attentive although busy. We dined in at that odd time between lunch and dinner-- linner! They were getting ready to close up shop by the time we were about finished. The person in charge at the front was friendly and actually from our neck of woods 120+ miles away. When in town again, we will be back for the aebleskivers and savory stuff too. read more

Solvang Restaurant - Aebleskivers! And herbal tea 1/13/24 - Scandinavian Near Me - Solvang, California