Located in Santa Barbara County, Solvang, Calif., is 82 miles southwest of Bakersfield and 107 miles northwest of Los Angeles. For tourists, the town offers a number of attractions, such as the Hans Christian Andersen Museum, the Elverhoj Museum of History and Art, and the River Course at the Alisal. Visitors to Solvang have a number of dining options to choose from, including restaurants that specialize in Danish cuisine and fine dining establishments.
Solvang Restaurant is a family-friendly establishment specializing in the cuisine of Denmark. The restaurant's most popular breakfast dish is aebleskiver---round waffle-like balls topped with raspberry jam and powdered sugar---which can come with imported Danish sausage if diners desire. A popular lunch specialty is the Danish platter, which consists of meatballs, sausage and braised red cabbage. Another is the Danish Ceasar salad, which is topped with olives, tomato, avocado and bacon, with grilled chicken as an option. Burgers, sandwiches and entrees such as smoked pork chops, fried chicken and broiled fish are also served. The bar serves beer and wine. Solvang Restaurant is open daily for breakfast and lunch. Casual attire is appropriate. A children's menu is available for young diners.
Solvang Restaurant
1672 Copenhagen Drive
Solvang, CA 93463-2759
805-688-4645
solvangrestaurant.com
Root 246 is a fine-dining restaurant with a gourmet menu that changes seasonally. Entrees tend to incorporate dishes from different regions, with past offerings including barbecued pork loin, pumpkin ravioli with pomegranate cream, rack of lamb with Merquez sausage and feta cheese, and grilled sturgeon served with black kale and chorizo. Each day, the restaurant prepares a fresh selection of desserts and presents an assortment of artisanal cheeses to begin or end the meal.The wine list features more than 100 selections that range from Californian domestics to classic European vintages. Root 246 is open daily for dinner. Reservations are required and can be made online or over the telephone. Business casual attire is suggested.
Root 246
420 Alisal Road
Solvang, CA 93463
805-686-8681
root-246.com
Located at the site of the Mirabelle Inn, the Mirabelle Restaurant serves an eclectic menu inspired by many culinary traditions. Appetizers include boneless quail with foie gras, and potato crepe with smoked salmon, avocado and tomato vinaigrette. One of the dinner entrees is the filet of beef with Maui onion rings and cheddar Yukon potatoes in a cabernet wine sauce. Another is the swordfish, ahi tuna and prawns served with grilled avocado, mango salsa and a red pepper sauce. For dessert, try the chocolate sabayon cake with raspberry sauce or the huckleberry creme brulee. The restaurant's extensive wine list has earned the eatery the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Mirabelle Restaurant serves dinner Thursdays through Sundays. Reservations are required and business casual attire is appropriate.
Mirabelle Inn and Restaurant
409 First St.
Solvang, CA 93463
805-688-1703
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