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First & Oak

Restaurant Catering service Event venue New us american restaurant Mobile catering Californian restaurant

Warm, handsome stop inside the Mirabelle Inn offering elevated seasonal cuisine & ample wine. People often mention menu, good, tasting, service,


Address

409 1st St, Solvang, CA 93463, United States

Website

firstandoak.com

Contact

+1 805-688-1703

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (240 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 5 to 8:30 pm
  • Friday: 5 to 8:45 pm
  • Saturday: 5 to 8:45 pm
  • Sunday: 5 to 8:30 pm
  • Monday: 5 to 8:30 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: menu (7) good (6) tasting (6) service (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 3/5 Chiara G. 10 months ago on Google
    We visited First&Oak on Saturday night for dinner and we were very disappointed by the food and atmosphere/ambiance. The food was not as good as expected (bib gourmand), not savory, lack of flavor, except for the beef tenderloin (luckily for 56$). I can’t imagine how they accepted to serve the sea bass, the presentation and the taste was missing! We tasted the 3 desserts and only the passion fruits tart was good. Unfortunately, we will not come back.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gordon M. 10 months ago on Google
    We visited here in 2022 and it was incredible. Having just landed in the Michelin guide steered us towards the spot. The atmosphere was upscale and cozy with knowledgeable unpretentious staff. The dining room was a little warm and we should have asked for it a little cooler, but that's on us (a later guest on a slow night did, and staff immediately obliged). The dishes were incredible, particularly the roast cauliflower starter (cauliflower foam, who'd have thought) as was the roast duck. Everything was tasty even if it wasn't as unique as those dishes. Worth a stop in Solvang even if you're not staying.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Laura C. 8 months ago on Google
    We had the five course tasting menu. The key word is tasting as the serving size is tiny for items such as the tuna credo which was really an amuse bouche (one bite) because that is exactly what you get and the one scallop you get on the next course even though the menu says scallops, you get one. The truffle roasted califlower was the best part of the meal, it was absolutely delicious. I would go back just for that. The beef tenderloin was cooked perfectly and the mushrooms were wonderful. The only thing I did not like was the 4% "kitchen fee" they added to our bill without prior notification. I own my own business and I pay for my expenses without asking for money from others. If the restaurant can't make enough to cover their costs then they should increase their food prices not put a charge on everyone's bill that they did not expect or approve of. It's not the amount but the principle. I believe the cost for the 5 course tasting menu was $85 per person without wine. The staff are excellent and very friendly, the atmosphere was great.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fion S. 11 months ago on Google
    Wow the service and food was amazing. Felt so taken care of and all the dishes were so amazing. We had a 5 course tasting for our anniversary which landed on father’s day and was blown away by every dish. The waiter even sent us a few freebies of wine to pair with our food. Would highly recommend this place.

  • 5/5 Andrew K. 1 year ago on Google
    We celebrated my fiancee's birthday with the tasting menu at this lovely restaurant. I had the vegan option, which was really good (and $10 cheaper than the regular option). The standout was the baby gem lettuce salad - apparently I was the first customer to have it! The citrus dressing was so fresh and tasty. The mushroom risotto was excellent, and the lemon basil sorbet was a really nice light end to the meal (although I just noticed it came with honeycomb candy instead of candied walnuts and fresh fruit). The service was attentive and excellent. I would definitely return next time I'm in Solvang!

  • 5/5 Trevor 8 months ago on Google
    Food, service and atmosphere were great. Small intimate dining space. Creative combinations of flavors using European techniques and local produce.

  • 5/5 Nina S. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is the best restaurant in Solvang! Original and off the beaten path from the main drag. The food is so delicious and fresh. The service was impeccable and the ambiance was *chef's kiss*! The duck wings are so amazing and the best thing we have eaten in awhile!

  • 5/5 Arthur Z. 1 year ago on Google
    My wife and I love coming to Solvang but hadn't been here yet. They offer both a standard menu as well as the tasting menu we had. It's a 5 course menu including the last one being dessert. They do offer a wine pairing as well. Most businesses nearby are closed if you come here for dinner service being that the location of the streets First and Oak is more removed from the main highway road and Copenhagen where you'll find majority of Solvangs businesses. The restaurant is a Michelin Plate awarded establishment for anyone interested, one below the highest award of a Star. Overall the food was very good and the service just as good. There is enough complexity and nuance in each dish to make you want to dig in for more and that's one of the true measures of a good dish. If you value a fine dining experience in Solvang, I'd highly recommend coming here.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Private dining room
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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