Stopped by Peasant's Deli and ordered the Tuna Sando and the Kobe Sando…read more The Tuna Sando immediately jumped into my top three tuna sandwiches I've had. It was loaded with flavor from the Conservas Ortiz white tuna, boquerones, piquillo peppers, egg, arugula, and tonnato sauce. Honestly, I took one bite and completely forgot to take a proper picture. That's usually a good sign. We also tried the Kobe Sando, which was very tasty as well. The bread was a little firmer than I personally prefer, but it still worked well with the sandwich and didn't take away from the overall experience. We sat outside along the side of the restaurant and really enjoyed the seating area. Inside, the deli is just as interesting. They have displays of aged meats and a walk-in room arcade that feels like a hidden gem. It's a unique touch that adds a lot of character to the space. What really stood out was the staff. Everyone we interacted with was genuinely friendly and welcoming, making the experience even better. Great food, great atmosphere, and great hospitality. Can't wait to come back and work my way through more of the menu.

Had an awesome NY Style Pastrami sandwich at this small deli in Solvang. Pastrami was piled high…read morevery lean, smoky and tasty. Excellent cabbage slaw, flavorful dill pickles, on corn rye bread. Outstanding sandwich on the pricey side but you will not be disappointed with the deliciousness!

My boyfriend and I frequent Chumash fairly often. The main reason being the customer service. There…read moreare a few people whose names I remember and I apologize to those that I don't at the moment. At the front desk Omar and Richie are wonderful!! We were there a few weeks ago hoping to go to pool early. When we got there the pool was closed for maintenance. I was definitely upset about it but it happens. Although, about 10 minutes after we got to our room, Richie called personally to let us know the pool was reopening because he realized how sad I was about it being closed. All I can say is he absolutely made my day brighter!!! Thank you!! Everyone at the front desk has always been more than kind!! In the sports bar Rosemary and Zachary are always wonderful!! They come by to say hello even if we aren't at their table. And Stephanie seems to always remember us and even knows what tables we enjoy. Although, again; everyone is always very kind. At the pool, Liz and Rachel are who we most often encounter and they are always so sweet. As are the others that work there. All I can really say is the main reason we come back as often as we can is because of the people that work there. You have an amazing staff and I am always grateful for all of them.

This place sucks! No payouts whatsoever!…read moreKept feeding the machines and kept losing money. Machines had to be rigged. no doubt! Played for a bit and decided enough was enough and left. If you're in the area and come across this place. Id recommend you keep on driving. Avoid this place like the plague!

This was our first escape room and we had a blast. I'll definitely stop by again next time I'm in…read morethe area. It's really fun!

Very fun! Went with kids (8 & 10) and they could contribute and had a great time. We did the…read moreMischievous Nisse and it was challenging but we still finished in time even though it was our first-ever escape room. It was a highlight of the trip and the kids want to do another one!

Aly was the best & the music and wine was awesome! We loved the outdoor seating option.read more

Bruh. Do not go here. There are so many cuter spots with better tasting wine and food. There were…read morenot really any other people in their tasting room when we arrived which should have been our first red flag and sign to dip. Even when the live music showed up, we couldn't bring ourselves to stick around because the food and wine were so bad. It's true, we did receive a story with our order. I don't care how good the origin story is if the wine sucks. It tasted like the bottle had been open for way too long (understandable given the lack of business) and the wine wasn't good to begin with so being stale didn't help. We were really there for the popcorn flight, which we had read raving reviews about. It was unimpressive to say the least. We kept expecting the flavors to get better but they only got stronger and more candle / soap like as we sampled. It tasted like the popcorn was doused in essential oils, so strong it was choking us to consume the soggy popcorn. Just brutal. I can't say one good thing about that popcorn. The one star I gave them is for the bow wow bag they gave my pup - it was a little goodie bag of milkbones which he appreciated!

This year is the seventh annual Scarecrow Fest in Santa Ynez Valley. How did I just hear about this…read moreevent?? This was so much fun!! I had a few hours to kill so I wandered into Solvang to window shop. Quickly I noticed the adorable decorations and window displays. What could this be about? At one of the displays I found the information on the ballot sheet. There are over 100 businesses participating in Solvang and surrounding areas in the Santa Ynez Valley. On the ballot sheet is a map to all the participating businesses and organizations so you can be sure to not miss any. Voters can walk around (or drive for further out scarecrow locations) and enjoy all the different scarecrow and holiday displays. Voting categories include Most Danish (cuz it's Solvang after all), Best Photo Opportunity (you are encouraged to take pics with displays when possible and upload to FB or tweet them), Best Use of Business Theme, Most Humorous, Spookiest and Best Use of Recycled Materials. There was an incredible variety of displays showing different strengths, themes and artistic interpretations of Scarecrows. I felt like this was kind of a scavenger hunt as I ran through the streets trying to find all the different scarecrows. Unfortunately I didn't see too many others walking around participating, but I did notice that almost all the tourists (and some locals) were really enjoying the displays. Some of the window displays were difficult to take pictures of because of glare issues. I was in the city early in the day and not all businesses had their scarecrows out at that time, so I noticed a few extra as I was on my way out of the city. Scarecrow Fest this year goes from October 7 - November 7. Ballots need to include a name, email address and zip code for the votes to count. There are ballot boxes throughout the city to drop your completed ballots before the last day. The grand winner will be announced at the Haunted House and Street Fest on October 29th. Category winners will be announced on their website www.syvscarecrows.com at the end of the voting period. This was a ton of fun and a creative way to get visitors to explore the culture and climate of Santa Ynez Valley. I would definitely recommend checking it out, especially if you are an autumn junkie like me. This is something I will look forward to for many years to come.

We had such a fantastic afternoon at McClain Cellars in Solvang thanks to Katy!…read more Our group of four was visiting for the day, and she truly made the entire experience special from start to finish. Katy was warm, knowledgeable, and incredibly attentive. She took the time to walk us through each wine, explaining the story behind them in a way that felt personal and engaging! She created such a fun, relaxed atmosphere for our group. We laughed, learned, and left with a much deeper appreciation for the wines (and a few bottles to take home!). It's clear she genuinely loves what she does, and that energy made all the difference. If you're visiting McClain Cellars, ask for Katy--you won't be disappointed. She turned a simple tasting into one of the highlights of our day in Solvang!

We weren't expecting to visit this wine room but glad we did. The whole experience was a delight…read more The wines have playful names. The wine room also sells popcorn (delish) and flavored olive oils. The wine ambassador in attendance was very friendly and accommodating. We enjoyed our visit.

We had an hour to kill between scheduled wine tastings and decided to squeeze in a visit to Liquid…read moreFarm. We'd had one of the pinots at a fancy restaurant a few years back and knew the place had a good reputation. We also appreciated the easy walk-in situation on a Saturday afternoon. The tasting room was casual and charming, part "mercantile," selling wine, of course, and sundry gift items and home goods. There was plentiful seating, some of it at the bar and some of it in what felt like a large living room, homily decorated with lots of art on the walls. It was pretty busy while we were there, but not in the least bit crowded. We sat at the bar, which was run by an enormous former football player (if I eavesdropped correctly) and a woman from New Zealand on the verge of retirement. I'd watch that movie. We were helped by the woman, who was friendly and knowledgeable, a great guide to the house wines. The flight started with the 2025 Rosé of Mourvédre, then went to Liquid Farm's Chardonnays and Pinots. There was the 2024 White Hill Chardonnay, the 2024 Golden Slope Chardonnay, the 2023 "SBC" Pinot Noir, the 2023 Fiddlestix Pinot Noir, and the 2023 Four Pinot Noir. The wines were fantastic across the board. The tasting fee was $40, on the steep side, probably because the space invites casual drinking. It was easily waived, with one flight waived per two bottles purchased. The wines were all between $30 and $94, so this was easy math. The kind of easy math that had us leaving Los Olivos with a trunk--and back seat--full of wine. We picked up a White Hill Chardonnay, an "SBC" Pinot, and two of the Fiddlestix, a prime haul that we look forward to drinking. We had a lovely time at Liquid Farm and would recommend it to anyone wine tasting in Los Olivos.

My husband and I absolutely love Liquid Farm. Whenever we drive to the area from Los Angeles, we…read morehave to make a stop. Jeff, Brian, Anthony, and the rest of the team always make us feel at home when we're there. We even recently hosted our rehearsal dinner there, which was the perfect addition to our wedding weekend. We're so grateful that Liquid Farm was a part of it. Of course, their wines are also amazing, and our guests loved them - especially the White Hill Chardonnay! Highly recommend stopping by next time you're in town!

Come for the wine, stay for the chat…read more Fantastic and lovely environment without the pressure about the grapes. While you can enjoy the storied provenance of wine (like you can at any wine stop) of which the owners are willing to provide in much detail; the real reason to come here is the effort that the hosts take to welcome you. Great place, great banter, great wine.

Final Girl Wines was a must stop for me while visiting Solvang!…read more Final Girl Wines is located in the heart of Solvang and is a funky addition to this magical little town. I am a huge horror fan so I was beyond excited to check them out over the weekend! The inside and vibe was all I could hope for and more! We were immediately greeted when we arrived and found a table to sit at and enjoy our time. There were only a few tables plus bar seating available so it was nice and cozy. I loved seeing all of the horror memorabilia, decor and merchandise throughout including the killer Ghostface mask and Halloween pinball machine. My husband ordered a glass of their Cab which he loved and I ordered a Vamperol Spritz - they were even kind enough to make our daughter a mocktail. They even brought her over a Nightmare Before Christmas activity kit to keep busy and we bought a Michael Myers sticker as well as a Nightmare Before Christmas hair clip to take home. I'm kicking myself now for not buying a t-shirt! Kids are very welcome at this winery which was a huge plus for us! Staff were personable and made our visit very enjoyable! Final Girl Wines also offers tasting flights and non-alcoholic options as well! They do not offer food, but there are so many great places in Solvang to check out. If you're a horror fan or just enjoy good wine, you have to check out Final Girl Wines while in Solvang! I can't wait to come back and give them another visit one day!

They showed up on time for my son's party, set up very quickly and helped all the kids with any…read morequestions. Definitely recommend

They were professional, friendly and early! Thank you very much for making my son's 9th birthday a…read moreday he will never forget!