Ballard Inn - SOLVANG

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Ballard Inn

★ 4.6 / 5 (1972 reviews)

The Ballard Inn in Ballard, CA, is a beloved American restaurant renowned for its inviting atmosphere and delightful cuisine, boasting an impressive average rating of 4.6 stars. Open from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, it welcomes both intimate gatherings and larger celebrations. To ensure your spot, please call ahead to reserve your table at (805) 688-7770. If you're seeking an alternative dining experience with a similar menu, consider visiting Bob's Well Bread at the Ballard Store. Have you enjoyed a meal here before? We would love to hear your thoughts—leave a review!.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Ellen

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★ 4.6 / 5 from 1972 reviews

A renovated boutique inn blends old‑world charm with warm, attentive service and a chef‑driven restaurant that dazzles foodies. Upgraded common areas, wine-and-cheese evenings and nightly cookies add convivial touches, while rooms range from cozy and comfortable to worn and lacking storage or workspace. Guests praise location and thoughtful staff, but some encountered construction noise, staffing delays, and a notably inconsistent, underwhelming breakfast experience. Families or mobility‑limited travelers may find small bathrooms and missing safety features problematic; overall a romantic, location-savvy stay best suited to couples and culinary seekers.

Jim

21.11.2023

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Everyone was friendly and helpful. The staff made sure that we were comfortable and have everything taken care of.

Danielle

19.11.2023

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

The Ballard Inn was a wonderful place to stay, all of the staff were great, the breakfast every morning was delicious, we'll be back soon, thank you!! Rooms: 5 Service: 5 Location: 5 Hotel highlights: Romantic, Quiet, Great value

Sada

19.11.2023

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Loved my stay at the Ballard Inn! My room was really great but the staff was really the best. When I couldn’t get a Lyft/Uber to Solvang, Rick drove me there himself. It was incredibly nice and very much appreciated. Rooms: 5 Service: 5 Location: 4

Ellen

02.04.2025

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

This was our 4th stay at the Ballard Inn, fabulous area and they new owners have made excellent upgrades to the hotel common areas and patios, excellent seating areas to enjoy. We received warm welcoming handwritten cards on our bed for ourAnniversary and my birthday, what a nice touch!! And of course the cookies every evening placed in our room always appreciated.We enjoyed our dinner at restaurant, Kip and the entire staff made our evening perfect!! I believe some of the rooms are likelyin the midst of being upgraded, ours was a bit worn out, understandable given the changes that are in progress (the landscapecrew was very quiet, making sure to not make noise, greatly appreciated) Overall our stay was very relaxing and enjoyable!

Toby

02.04.2025

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

After 5 nights, I am sorry to say my time here has come to an end. I really enjoyed being spoiled. Your complementary breakfast, complementary evening cold cuts, cheeses and wine are an incredible way of getting strangers together forinteresting conversations. The freshly baked cookies at night are the cherry on the cake. THANK YOU!!! The reception girlsgreet me with big smiles every time I arrived to the hotel and wished me a happy day every time while leaving for the day. Thehotel is a boutique hotel, small, decorated with great taste and centrally located. A bit pricey but worth every cent. Highlyrecommended.

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