We pre-booked Quality Inn, Buellton, a short 15min drive from Solvang. We paid 140.32 for two queen bedroom and 107.84 for King bedroom.
The hotel rate is cheaper in Buellton compared to Solvang. Furthermore, the shops in solvang close at 5pm. One will have to eat dinner in the hotel
The room was big and spacious with soothing deco. The bed was very comfortable.

Writing desk and TV

Entrance to room

Coffee & tea making facilities in kitchen cabinet and sink. Vanity sink, ironing board and wardrobe

Full functional kitchen complete with fridge and microwave

Bathroom with bathtub.

Basic toiletries

Corridor

Our room - 507 & 508.

Room keys

Hotel exterior the next morning

Two rocking chair at the waiting area outside the lobby

Tiny Lobby

The pea soup at Andersen's Pea Restaurant was highly recommended by many so we decided to give it a try.
Restaurant exterior

There was a queue when we arrived around 6pm. We waited for about 15mins before we were seated.
Restaurant Interior

Paper mat & serviette

We ordered the much acclaimed pea soup which was thick but was not to our taste. It was overrated. The peas were ground and the soup was powdery.

The set came with either salad or milk shake. We order 2 sets of fish and 1 set of pasta to share among 5 of us.
We added a bowl of Pea Soup and a choice of thick milkshake to your meal.

Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo: Fettuccine Pasta tossed with Cream and Parmesan Cheese topped with Grilled Chicken Breast. Served with Garlic Toast.

Alaskan Cod Filet: Alaskan Cod Filet lightly seasoned then grilled. Total Bill: USD82.28 including taxes and 15% tips. The entrees tasted ok.