Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Weeks is back and better than ever

(SANTA YNEZ VALLEY, Calif.) — An additional week and a fresh mix of participating restaurants, wineries, and lodging options promises to make the 2019 Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Weeks the best yet.

Set for Jan. 27-Feb. 10, the 2019 Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Weeks returns for a ninth consecutive year by once again enticing food lovers from near and far with special pricing and the same farm-to-table fare that has long made this Central Coast wine country destination a haven for foodies. For just $20.19, all are invited to savor specially curated three-course tasting menus from the Valley’s top dining establishments.

The most noticeable difference this year, though, is that the Santa Ynez Valley’s annual celebration of local food has been extended from one week to two at the request of diners and restaurateurs alike.

“We continually heard from local restaurants and from diners that the only way to improve Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Weeks is to offer more of it,” said Shelby Sim, President/CEO of Visit the Santa Ynez Valley. “The event has been successful from year one, expanding well beyond what can be fit into just one week. It is exciting to continue to see it grow.”

Blessed with an abundance of imaginative local chefs, deep agricultural roots, and a collaborative culinary scene, dining in the fertile Santa Ynez Valley is an attraction all to itself and a perfect pairing with the region’s world-class wines. The region’s cuisine is unique and diverse, ranging from traditional Scandinavian feasts to contemporary and innovative fare.

Representing each of the Santa Ynez Valley’s six distinct communities, 32 restaurants will participate in Restaurant Weeks in 2019. In addition to the offerings of the Valley’s restaurants, many Santa Ynez Valley wineries will offer wine and small bite pairings in their tasting rooms for $20.19. And special lodging deals are available at hotels throughout the Valley.

Dates of participation vary by establishment, but this year’s list of participating restaurants, wineries, and lodging properties includes:

Ballard
The Ballard Inn & Gathering Table, 2436 Baseline Ave., 800-638-2466

Buellton
Campfire Café at Flying Flags RV Resort & Campground, 180 Avenue of Flags, Buellton, 805-688-3716
Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co.,45 Industrial Way, 805-694-2252
Firestone Walker Brewing Co., 620 McMurray Rd., 805-697-4777
Hitching Post II, 406 E Hwy 246, 805-688-0676
Industrial Eats, 181 Industrial Way, 805-688-8807
La Tequila Mexican Restaurant, 35 W. Highway 26, 805-697-7776
Santa Ynez Valley Marriott, 555 McMurray Road, 805-688-1000

Los Alamos
Full of Life Flatbread, 225 Bell St., 805-344-4400
Norman, 9150 US Highway 101, 805-344-0080
Pico at The Los Alamos General Store, 458 Bell St., 805-344-1122
Plenty on Bell, 508 Bell St., 805-344-3020
Valle Fresh, 380 Bell St., 805-865-2282

Los Olivos
The Bear & Star, 2860 Grand Ave, 805-686-1359
Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Café, 2879 Grand Ave., 805-688-7265

Santa Ynez
The Lucky Hen Larder, 1095 Meadowvale Rd., 805-691-9448
S.Y. Kitchen, 1110 Faraday St., 805-691-9794
Trattoria Grappolo, 3687 Sagunto St., 805-688-6899
Willows Restaurant & Bar, 3400 E. Highway 246, 805-686-0855

Solvang
Cecco Ristorante, 475 1st St., 805-688-8880
First & Oak, 409 1st St., 805-688-1703
Fresco Valley Café, 442 Atterdag Rd., 805-688-8857
Hill Haven Provisions, 448 Atterdag Rd., 805-691-9025
Hummingbird Restaurant, 453 Atterdag Rd., 805-403-7100
Leonardo’s Ristorante, 632 Alamo Pintado Rd., 805-686-0846
Los Arroyos Mexican Restaurant & Take Out, 1992 Old Mission Dr., 805-693-2994
Mad & Vin at The Landsby, 1576 Mission Dr., 805-688-3121
River Grill at The Alisal, 150 Alisal Rd., 805-688-7784
Root 246, 420 Alisal Rd., 805-686-8681
Solvang Brewing Co., 1547 Mission Dr., 805-688-2337
Succulent Café Wine Charcuterie, 1555 Mission Dr., 805-691-9444
Toscana Pizzeria, 485 Alisal Road #163, 805-697-7445

Wineries
Alma Rosa Winery, 181-C Industrial Way, Buellton, 805-691-9395
Hitching Post Wines, 420 E. Highway 246, Buellton, 805-688-0676
Kalyra Winery, 343 N Refugio Rd., Santa Ynez, 805-693-8864
Loring Wine Company, 201-B Industrial Way, Buellton, 805-691-1300
Pence Vineyards & Winery, 1909 W. Highway 246, Buellton, 805-735-7000
Roblar Winery & Vineyards, 3010 Roblar Ave., Santa Ynez, 805-686-2603
Sunstone Winery, 125 N. Refugio Rd., Santa Ynez, 805-688-9463

Lodging
Flying Flags RV Resort & Campground, 180 Avenue of Flags, Buellton, 805-688-3716
Hampton Inn & Suites Buellton/Santa Ynez Valley, 600 McMurray Rd., Buellton, 805-686-1555
King Frederik Inn, 1617 Copenhagen Dr., Solvang, 805-688-5515
The Landsby, 1576 Mission Dr., 805-688-3121
New Haven Inn, 271 Alisal Rd., Solvang, 805-618-8541
Pea Soup Andersen’s Inn, 51 E. Highway 246, Buellton, 800-732-7687
Santa Ynez Inn, 3627 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez, 805-688-5588
Sideways Inn, 114 E. Highway 246, Buellton, 805-688-8448

Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Week menus do not include tax, tip, or beverages, and reservations are strongly encouraged. For the latest updates on Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Weeks, including menus and dining hours, visit www.DineSYV.com.

About the Santa Ynez Valley:
Barely two hours from Los Angeles and a scenic four-hour drive from San Francisco, the Santa Ynez Valley feels worlds apart from both. With six distinct communities encompassing everything from classic California wine country to Northern European traditions to the very best of the Old West, the Santa Ynez Valley is home to endless possibilities. Here in and around the towns of Ballard, Buellton, Los Alamos, Los Olivos, Santa Ynez and Solvang visitors will find more than 100 wineries, incredible food, special events and a unique, rich heritage. For more information, including a complete listing of wedding venues, restaurants, wineries, tasting rooms and events, go to VisitSYV.com.