Award-winning

First & Oak at the Mirabelle Inn

4.6

1228 Reviews

$50 and over

Californian

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Romantic

We are excited to welcome you to First & Oak! We offer outdoor seating on our heated patio & inside our intimate dining rooms. Seating is limited, a credit card is required & will only be charged for cancellations. Please allow us a minimum of 24 hours prior to avoid any cancelation fees.

We offer two dining experiences: Traditional Three Course or a Chef's Five Course Tasting Menu.
Parties of 6 or more please call. When reserving standard (indoor) or outdoor seating (Please be mindful regarding the weather, it tends to get chilly as the night goes on), please choose which experience you would prefer & let us know of any dietary restrictions, Vegan request needs a days advance notice.

First and Oak is located inside the Mirabelle Inn, & was awarded a Michelin Plate designation in 2022. We offer a seasonally-inspired menu that highlights local & organic ingredients prepared in a thoughtful manner. Our dining room operates with the mindset of warm compassionate attentive service.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Californian, Modern European, Contemporary French / American
Hours of Operation
Daily 5:00 pm–8:45 pm
Phone number
(805) 688-1703
Website
http://www.firstandoak.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Ivan Coronel
Catering
Main Dining Room - Seats up to 36 guests Fireside Room - Seats up to 18 guests Outdoor Patio - good for canapés 40-50 , seats 45 *Off-site Catering, please inquire for details
Private party facilities
We offer off-site catering with our mobile food truck. We can cook any type of cuisine from casual dining fine dining. For onsite catering First and Oak features three separate dining areas: our quaint, outdoor patio, Fireside Room, and Main Dining Room.

Location
409 First St., Solvang, CA 93463
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Area
Solvang
Cross Street
Corner of First St. and Oak St
Parking details
We have a lot behind our building or you may simply park on the street.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

3 Course Menu Experience
US$75.00 per person
Multiple dates available
The 3 Course Menu Experience at First & Oak offers our guests an opportunity to enjoy our cuisine in a slightly more approachable manner - fewer courses than our Chef's Tasting Menu, but more generous portions. Offering choices for each course, this menu captures the level of technique being employed by our kitchen team each and every day, and allows guests to engage with our service team to create a casual but elegant dining experience. Advance notice of any dietary restrictions or preferences is always appreciated; we are happy to create food that will suit any of our guests' needs. We look forward to you joining us soon!
Chef's Five Course Tasting Menu
US$95.00 per person
Multiple dates available
The Chef's Tasting Menu is the signature dining experience at First & Oak - highlighting our most seasonal preparations, featuring produce from the farms in Santa Ynez Valley, seafood from off the California Coast and other local specialties. Chef Ivan Coronel and his team's level of execution and attention to detail is apparent in every dish, offering delicious menu options for each course, allowing guests to engage with the menu each night. Wine pairings are offered along with the Chef's Tasting Menu on a nightly basis. Advance notice on any dietary restrictions or preferences is always appreciated, in order for us to create exceptional menu options for each of our guests. We look forward to you joining us for an unforgettable evening!

Popular dishes

What 1,228 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

California Central Coast
Romantic
California Central Coast
Good for special occasions
Santa Ynez Valley
Best Overall
Santa Ynez Valley
Best Food
Santa Ynez Valley
Best Service
Santa Ynez Valley
Best Ambience
Santa Ynez Valley
Great for fine wines
Santa Ynez Valley
Romantic
Santa Ynez Valley
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

First & Oak at the Mirabelle Inn offers a "wonderful dining experience" with an exquisite 3 or 5-course menu. Known for "amazing food and service," this intimate spot features creative dishes like truffle roasted cauliflower and beef tenderloin. Perfect for special occasions, it's a "must for foodies" in Solvang.

1,228 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Did not feel like the Valentine’s Day menu was great value, which was $40 more than the regular 5 course. The first course was oyster, and one of our oysters was frozen. The wine pairing was also not great, with 2 out of 5 wines from the pairing featuring coquelicot wines.
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Lynette
VIP
Kansas City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The best food ever! It was quiet and intimate. We had an excellent time
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Katie
VIP
San Diego
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 3 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was 💯 amazing! We celebrated my husband’s birthday at First & Oak last night. It was such a wonderful experience! The ambiance, the food, the wine pairing and exceptional hospitality! A 5 star!!!
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Karl
VIP
Sacramento
15 reviews
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on 31 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Our service was great but food was subpar. It was restaurant week and so we did the menu of that. I ordered the roasted chicken and it was dry with literally no flavor. My husband got the 5 course with his entree being the beef tenderloin. It was 2 small slices of beef. The smallest entree I’ve ever seen. This restaurant was recommended by many and we were so looking forward to our meal but were very disappointed.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 31 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First and oak Solvang Ca: quaint restraint located in a beautiful restored inn on a quiet street. I chose the 3 course meal for restaurant week which starts with a TRUFFLE ROASTED CAULIFLOWER Cauliflower Mousse, Quinoa, Golden Raisins, Truffle & Chive Vinaigrette The multiple layers of sweet savory and nutty was a wonderful surprise to my tastebuds and overwhelmed my pallet with bountiful flavors BEEF TENDERLOIN English Pea & Mint Puree, Maitake Mushroom, Grilled Baby Gem The beef tenderloin was cooked to perfection with the Mai take mushrooms adding a delightful addition to the complexity of the taste the English pea and mint purée was delightfully paired with a sweet Demi glaze that made my tastebuds tingle with the excitement of every bite. Course 3 chocolate tart: The tarts crust was so delicate and buttery paired with a wonderful chocolate ganache and a Chantelle cream all I can say is bravo this is a well deserved 2023 Michelin restaurant and a solid 9.5 on the Crail scale
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Mike
Central Coast
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing. One of the best experiences we’ve had. Food was incredible
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Diane
VIP
Central Coast
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best. Exquisite presentation with flavor to match. Wine pairing was excellent.
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Stacey
VIP
Orange County
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 20 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service and food were amazing! We chose the 5 course tasting menu and were surprised by the generous portions. I love that they use locally sourced ingredients. One of the best meals I’ve ever had! Cannot wait to come back and try brunch on the patio.
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Marc
Los Angeles
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Our party of 3 each ordered the 3 course prix fixe dinner- two choosing the fish main course while I chose the tenderloin. Salad course was the best dish. The tenderloin was very tasty but the fish course was small and unremarkable. Dessert of pear and ginger pound cake consisted of 8 tiny squares of pear and a slice of cake with small serving of ice cream. Overall the value wasn’t there at $75/person. For example the salad, while good was not a $20 dollar salad; meat and fish courses were not $40 dollar dishes and dessert not $15 when you break the $75 down. Service was friendly but our first course was served before we could order our bottle of wine. After that pace of dishes was good. Staff was friendly and sommelier was knowledgeable making a good wine selection. Just did not feel like a $300 dining experience before tip and tax.
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Julie
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything about the he experience was wonderful.
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FAQs

First & Oak at the Mirabelle Inn is rated 4.6 stars by 1228 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

16 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for First & Oak at the Mirabelle Inn

409 First St., Solvang, CA 93463

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Cross Street
Corner of First St. and Oak St
Area
Solvang
Hours of Operation
Daily 5:00 pm–8:45 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Californian, Modern European, Contemporary French / American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
We have a lot behind our building or you may simply park on the street.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Ivan Coronel
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.firstandoak.com/
Phone number
(805) 688-1703
Catering
Main Dining Room - Seats up to 36 guests Fireside Room - Seats up to 18 guests Outdoor Patio - good for canapés 40-50 , seats 45 *Off-site Catering, please inquire for details
Private party facilities
We offer off-site catering with our mobile food truck. We can cook any type of cuisine from casual dining fine dining. For onsite catering First and Oak features three separate dining areas: our quaint, outdoor patio, Fireside Room, and Main Dining Room.

First & Oak at the Mirabelle Inn

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

3 Course Menu Experience

Chef's Five Course Tasting Menu

Popular dishes

TRUFFLE ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

CHOCOLATE & HONEY

PASSIONFRUIT TART

Menu

FIRST

HAMACHI CRUDO

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

SECOND

RICOTTA CAVATELLI

PAN SEARED LOCAL CATCH OF THE DAY

BEEF TENDERLOIN

THIRD

CHOCOLATE & HONEY

PASSIONFRUIT TART

What 1,228 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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