Clean Slate Wine Bar — Restaurant in Solvang

Re write. The tapas dish we ordered was amazing. However the three small crostini’s don’t really provide the ability to finish the dish. So naturally we asked for more and we were immediately offered crackers vs just offering more. Mentioning anything about it being extra just felt like being nickeled and dimed. Just was off as if frustrated with us and based on your response to my original review maybe it was us at the large table and you turning people away since we were sat. The original server is where the coldness came from. If you Jason who brought the extra crostinis was extremely personable.

There’s lot of great reviews on here and in all fairness we didn’t get to truly experiencing all that your restaurant has to offer. Someday…

Really was waiting 20 minutes for 3 toasted slices of bread pictured with this review or even crackers offered originally is what was frustrating only because the dish was delicious and we just had to wait to finish it.

We weren’t having a bad day. Maybe in retrospect after your largest table was offered to us (we didn’t ask to be sat there) and we only wanted drinks before dinner there was some frustration, all of which we mentioned prior to being sat.

Sorry you had to turn larger parties away but that wasn’t on us. Turn the 3 people with dogs away next time on your busiest weekend or don’t sit us at your largest table.

I was harsh in my original review for something so trivially small and after thinking I even contemplating deleting the review. However the tapas was amazing again and wine we had. I changed everything for a better reflection and appreciate your response not many...

My girlfriend and I took a little getaway trip to Solvang not too long ago. We were trying to find a good looking wine bar to relax at. When we saw Clean Slate, we were immediately taken back by how quaint and inviting it looked so we decided to stop by. Naturally, we were both hesitant to dine there due to the pandemic, however, the set up was perfect. Seating was al over 6ft apart and each table had its own hand sanitizer. Outside patio dining was limited to only a few guests at a time and indoor dining was closed so the place wasn't crowded at all. Due to the fact that the wine bar was only taking a few customers at a time, I was nervous that we would feel rushed and we wouldn't get quality service as a result of the restaurant trying to get as many customers in and out as possible. That wasn't the case at all. The owner, Jason, sat us and took care of us throughout our entire experience there. He took the time to get to know us, ask our personal wine preferences, and so on. As amateur wine drinkers, this was huge for us! The menu would have been pretty intimidating had it not been for Jason. We were able to order a flight with confidence. Each wine that was brought out to us was accompanied by a history of the grapes, vineyard, and winemaker behind the bottle which was fun to hear about and allowed us to enjoy the wine a bit more. By the way, each of Jason's selections was right on the money! I loved each and every wine he brought out. Beyond the amazing service at Clean Slate, the ambiance is terrific, and the price is totally reasonable. Would definitely recommend to a friend! I can't wait to make my way...

I had personally wanted to visit The Clean Slate for two reasons. One, the wine. The Santa Ynez Valley shines with originators in viticulture, and places like this illuminate the best and brightest. Secondly, the owner Jason had come to my rescue several times when I was seeking bottles from brands that couldn’t normally be accessed outside of a wine club. He did me the favor of recommending and sourcing unique varietals and exclusive blends in response to my wants and needs. Even better, he evoked a sense of devotion and dedication for local winemakers that made me want to explore all the contours of the surrounding map of AVAs, from Los Alamos to Happy Canyon. The whole experience left me wanting more. When my parents came to vacation in Solvang, we put The Clean Slate at the top of our list of weekend destinations. You might say that we had high expectations…and those expectations were blown straight into the heavens! Jason set us up with a top spot where we could see the hustling and bustling of both the bar and the kitchen. Though it was a busy Saturday night, everyone in sight was attentive and amicable—to us, and to each other. The servers were knowledgeable, the beers and wines were innumerable, and the Loubud brut rose that we ordered was impeccable. For a bit of spark to light up the quiet nights in Solvang, I highly recommend a visit with the cast of characters at The...