Reviews for First & Oak in Solvang, CA
Me and my girl went there for dinner. The food were spectacular although the serving was small. Benjamin was super friendly, he... didn’t charged us for the wines because the heater we requested wasn’t working. This is a must go to whenever you’revisiting Solvang or if you’re looking for a romantic dinner. Read more
Leanne was our waitress, not sure if I spelled that correctly. But at any rate, she was AMAZING!! By far, she was the best part... of our evening. She made us laugh and had the best recommendations. Also, she went above and beyond to make sure we found a wineor a dish that we would love. This restaurant is cozy. It’s expensive, but it’s lovely. The atmosphere of the indoor seatingarea was delightful, the sea bass delicious, and the Brussels amazing. I highly recommend!! Read more
Celebrated our anniversary with their 5 course dinner with wine pairing and it was phenomenal! The staff was very friendly and... the cook was definitely working their magic in the kitchen. Highly recommend experiencing this restaurant for yourself. Read more
Absolutely awesome. A really nice Ambiente. Super friendly staff. A chef who’s really good. And overall. It’s worth the... price. With every dollar. Read more
An fabulous place to dine. Good and service are both top shelf. They have a five course tasting menu that is full of wonderful... dishes. Everything we tried was flavorful and full of complex well balanced flavors. Staff is the perfect level ofattentiveness. Knowledge about the wines they serve and do an amazing service. Read more
Mostly positive ….. I really liked MOST of the food but the steak was a HUGE miss and cannot be overlooked. At 56 dollars- it... should be a crime to serve a 7 ounce fatty steak cut in pieces. I never complain about food and I didn’t. I paid for it andlet the server know, but she didn’t care- it’s fine. I say go for the experience- skip the steak. Our dinner was close to300 for 2 with 3 glasses of wine. They allow dogs and that’s a huge plus for us. Read more
First and Oak is one of the finest restaurants in Solvang! The beauty of this restaurant is the small and warm feel. The... service is excellent and welcoming. The host greets you immediately with a smile and the server is well versed in theirmenu. The exterior looks like a little cottage and the wood floors in the interior are very nostalgic of a time gone by. Theiroutdoor dining area is both functional and inviting. Not too many table allows it not to look cluttered and there are plenty ofheat lamps to keep patrons warm. As nice as the facility is, the food is the spotlight. The fish of the day was delicious andperfectly flavored. Not too overbearing where the fish is not overwhelmed by spices rather complimented by them. TheScallops and pasta were also very tasty and well prepared. My only criticism is that a handful of green onions were justdropped over it as garnishment. Not bad but a bit lazy to flavor food with an overabundance of uncooked garnishes. Overall,First & Oak is a wonderful experience while in Solvang and well worth visiting more than once. Read more
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 nearbyare closed if you come here for dinner service being that the location of the streets First and Oak is more removed from themain highway road and Copenhagen where you'll find majority of Solvangs businesses. The restaurant is a Michelin Plate awardedestablishment for anyone interested, one below the highest award of a Star. Overall the food was very good and the service justas 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 truemeasures of a good dish. If you value a fine dining experience in Solvang, I'd highly recommend coming here. Read more