The place wasn't busy when we went on a Saturday morning. The food portions are huge, more then enough to feed one person. The food itself was okay. Most of my party agreed that everything was missing salt. We described it as your grandmother's recipes back in the 60's. The pea soup was decent and blended very smoothly. Make sure you get it with the works, otherwise the soup might be one noted unless you're a die hard fan of pea soup. Overall, the rest of the food and ambiance is what you expect from an older restaurant. Nothing fancy, homey and pretty quick. I do like the add that our waitress was excellent! So that was a plus.

Fun Spot to visit with a great diner feel and menu. Come early on the weekends before the tourist crowd show up around noon. We arrived around 10am and got seated right away. Their famous Pea Soup is served throughout every breakfast, lunch & dinner!

We were lucky to be seated at 8:15pm, the restaurant closes at 9pm. We were staying at the adjacent hotel and had to try their famous PEA SOUP. It did not disappoint. I was surprised to see they even offer the soup on their breakfast menu. Take the time to check out their bakery with authentic danishes and the really cute gift shop for souvenirs.

The idea of a restaurant with cuisine centered around pea soup, of all things, was not wildly appealing to me. Passing through the Solvang area, the kitsch factor drew is in, and I'm glad it did! The staff was very welcoming and attentive. Our food arrived quickly, with generous portions. The chicken pot pie was creamy, well-seasoned, and filling. The top was thick and flaky, as opposed to some of the more pie like crusts you may encounter elsewhere. My wife ordered a pea soup and sandwich combo, and I am happy to report that after trying a spoonful of hers, we are both pea soup converts. It is nothing like the chalky canned slop my parents poured from a can! Flavorful and rich, with no chunks of questionable ham product, Andersen's soup is worth stopping for.

It's seriously like stepping back in time, such a cool spot/experience. The restaurant hosts a travel store, bakery, and the town's historic society. You get to learn about the significant history of this Pea Soup destination, and the highway it used to rely on, long before you even sit down to have your meal. The dining room looks like it hasn't changed in 50 years, and playing music just as old it's a pretty fun vibe that augments the experience. I got the travelers special with unlimited pea soup, bread, and a shake. My first time eating split pea soup and I absolutely loved it! Very filling, especially after a few bowls, and the shake was delicious as well. My partner's fish and chips was an amazing portion, just know it won't travel well if you aren't ready to eat it all right there. Prices have definitely changed a lot over the years... That's my only ding of a star - they aren't outlandish, but a bit more than you'd hope for an old timey roadside cafe.

This restaurant is located in Buellton. Calif is right off the 246 highway freeway offramp. Plenty of parking. It hasn't changed much over the years. I used to visit as a teenager. The pea soup is outstanding. They have other food like breakfast and sandwiches. The service is terrific. They make you feel at home. The bathrooms are sparkling clean and the gift shop is worth taking a look at on your way out. Overall, this is a very quiet and restful pit stop if you are traveling on the U.S. 101 highway. Gas stations located nearby.

I have been to Split Pea many times over the last 35 years when traveling up to my grandparents place and the food is good I always get the split pea bread bowl. Although my son and my dad wanted the fried chicken this time and they said it would be like 25 minutes and we weren't wanting to wait that long. I notice each time we have stopped over the last 3 years that things have started changing a bit each time.

Service was fast and attentive, and it gave me a home comfort feel. It has a little museum of the towns history and a gift shop. The food was great, and I had a large bowl of split pea soup, which came with two different types of bread slices. And I had meatloaf melt with fries.