Bouchon - Santa Barbara

4.7

4331 reviews

$31 to $50

Californian

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We are delighted to have added additional outdoor seating but Santa Barbara nights are chilly so bring a sweater or light jacket!

Fresh, local ingredients, prepared with care. Excellent wines that reflect the quality and character of our region and work in concert with the cuisine. Warm, inviting ambiance, service at a relaxed, leisurely pace. Santa Barbara ‘Wine Country Cuisine’ means we source our ingredients using an ‘as-fresh-and-as-local-as-possible’ approach, with fish from the Santa Barbara Channel and produce from the surrounding countryside. We then take into account how these flavors can be presented in concert with our local wines. We believe you’ll taste the difference. Bon Appètit!

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

1 Jul 2022

19:00

Booked 51 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Californian, French, Farm-to-table
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(805) 730-1160
Website
http://www.bouchonsantabarbara.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Greg Murphy
Private party facilities
Private dining in the cork room available for groups of 10 – 20 people.
Private party contact
Manager: (805) 730-1160

Location
9 West Victoria St. Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Area
Santa Barbara
Cross Street
State Street
Parking Details
City Lot #5 parking available.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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Popular dishes

Apples & BlueUS$12.00
Pink lady & hidden rose apples, sweet mixed greens, candied pecans, apple cider vinaigrette, bleu cheese cream. Suggested wine pairing: riverbench 'bedrock' chardonnay, santa maria valley - $13.50
Pears & BurrataUS$12.00
Asian pears, lemon-scented burrata cheese, sweet mixed greens, marcona almonds , pear vinaigrette. Suggested wine pairing: roark chenin blanc, santa ynez - $10

Shared Appetizer

Scallop TrioUS$32.00
Black truffle dressed celery cauliflower pureé | seared white polenta crispy prosciutto corn pudding | ratatouille of grilled market vegetables sauce pistou. Suggested wine pairing: habit grüner veltliner, santa ynez - $13.50

First Courses

Bouchon French 'French Onion' SoupUS$10.00
Gruyere-sourdough gratin. Suggested wine pairing: au bon climat chardonnay, santa barbara - $10
Goat Cheese Tart & Pecan TartUS$14.00
House-made pecan tart shell, herbed chèvre, persimmons, frisée, pomegranate gastrique. Suggested wine pairing: storm sauvignon blanc, santa ynez - $10
Dungeness Crab CakesUS$18.00
Fennel salad, citrus aioli, ruby red grapefruit, sommers' ranch fresh avocado. Suggested wine pairing: melville viognier, estate verna's, santa barbara - $10
Salad 'Lyonnaise'US$14.00
frisée, spinach, blue cheese, bacon, croutons, red wine vinaigrette, topped with a poached egg. Suggested wine pairing: margerum m5, grenache-syrah-mourvèdre, santa barbara - $14.50
Forest Mushroom RagoutUS$18.00
Roasted tomatoes, baby spinach, black truffle mini-panino, pan jus. Suggested wine pairing: riverbench pinot noir, santa maria - $15.50
Lobster Pot PieUS$24.00
Chantrelle mushrooms, fava beans, puff pastry, lobster velouté, madeira cream sauce. Suggested wine pairing: Qupé Chardonnay, Bien Nacido Reserve, Santa Maria - $13.50

Mains

Pan-Roasted Local White Fish (Medium)US$30.00
Crisped saffron risotto with spanish chorizo, english peas and sweet peppers, littleneck clams, asparagus spears, beurre blanc
Porcini-Dusted Yellowfin Tuna (Rare)US$29.00
Chantrelle mushrooms, slow-roasted tomato & potato hash, arugula, pan jus
Maple-Glazed California Duck Breast & Confit of Thigh (Medium)US$28.00
Succotash of sweet corn, fava beans, leeks, applewood-smoked bacon and windrose farms butternut squash, port-thyme demi-glace
Braised Kurobuta Pork ShankUS$30.00
Garnet yam & brussels sprouts hash, pancetta lardons, apple pan jus
Grilled Wagyu Flat Iron Steak (Medium-Rare)US$34.00
Potato-black truffle croquette, broccoli florets, caramelized red onion puree, bacon lardons, sauce bordelaise
Wild Pacific Skin-On Salmon (Medium-Rare)US$28.00
Smoky beluga lentils, heirloom baby beets, wilted baby frisée, mustard cream
Sage and Proscuitto Seared Mary's Chicken (Cooked-Thru)US$26.00
Mascarpone whipped potatoes, braised baby squash, sage jus
Grilled Venison Medallions (Rare to Medium Rare)US$30.00
Caramelized onion farro barley, wilted dandelion greens, curried butternut squash purée, green garlic pesto
Shallot-Glazed Rack of Lamb (Medium-Rare to Medium)US$38.00
White bean purée, braised black kale, crispy pancetta, sherry-shallot jus

California Farmstead Cheese Plate

Choose any three; served with house made crackers, sliced apple, candied walnuts and dried fruit compote. all cheese from the fabulous 'c'est cheese' $18

Humboldt Fog
Goat, center ribbon of vegetable ash. Best california goat cheese we've tasted. cypress grove, arcata
Midnight Moon
Goat, semi-firm, aged cheese. Smooth and creamy with a tart finish. cypress grove, arcata
Original Blue
Cow, aged 6 months, tangy, fresh, smooth and creamy. California's best blue. point reyes farmstead cheese co., Point reyes
Red Hawk
Cow, triple creme. Rich, creamy & complex. deliciously pungent. Cowgirl creamery, point reyes
Truffle Tremors
Goat, marbled with black truffle. distinctly tart & delicious. Cypress grove, arcata
Lamb Chopper
Sheep semi-firm, mildly sweet, hints of herbs and grass, creamy finish. cypress grove, arcata
Mt. Tam
Cow, triple cream. Similar to brie, perfect balance of creaminess & tanginess. cowgirl creamery, point reyes
Purple Haze
Goat, infused with lavender and fennel pollen. Intense and creamy. cypress grove, arcata
San Joaquin Gold
Cow, semi-firm, natural rind. Buttery and nutty, similar to fontina. fiscalini farms, modesto

Desserts

Blueberry-Lemon Upside-Down CakeUS$10.00
McConnell's blueberries & cream ice cream, crème anglaise and berry coulis
Medjool Date & Marcona Almond CakeUS$9.00
Devell gardens fresh dates, lemon-whipped cream, blood orange caramel
Crème BruléeUS$8.00
Traditional vanilla bean
Warm Santa Barbara Chocolate 'Molten Lava' CakeUS$11.00
Mcconnell's vanilla ice cream
Sommer's Ranch Lime TartUS$9.00
House-made shortbread shell, italian meringue, finger lime 'caviar'
'Two Scoops'US$6.00
Choose from a selection of ice creams & sorbets

What 4,331 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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Crew
Los Angeles
197 reviews
vip
5.0
197 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Fantastic food, exceptional service, all around a great evening! Special shout out to our server Christian who made the entire meal extra memorable from start to finish. We both had different fresh salads t start, bit of which felt like the produce had come straight from a backyard farm that very day. The seasonal sweet pea salad with a gorgeous burrata cheese was a super light way to start the meal. Our entrees were a a wagyu Ribeye steak and a lobster pot pie. Both were fantastic, but the pot pie had that special Madeira cream sauce to top each bite of the luscious lobster in a rich broth. We finished with their Trio of Profiterole. Each one had a different filling and topping, all equally delicious and a fantastic way to finish our wonderful anniversary celebration dinner!
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Anniversary
RD
RupertD
London
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great meal & superb service from Dominic Thanks for a great dining experience.
D
Diana
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
David was an excellent waiter. He made good wine recommendations and answered food questions thoroughly. We had a very enjoyable evening!
m
mschweit
Nashville
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful evening for our anniversary!!! Thanks!!!
TU
TellURide
Denver
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service!
F
Fleur
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a perfect evening with friends! The ambiance was lovely, the food delicious and we had a great waiter!
MD
MakiD
San Francisco
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent and the service, too. Or server recommended great wines for our meals, and the staff was very polite, attentive, and well-dressed, too!
CT
CatherineT
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food4service2ambience3
Very disappointing compared to a previous visit, and I will not go back. The food was okay but lost its French flair that this place had in the past and what the name of the restaurant “Bouchon” still implies. One of the waiters was particularly loud and annoying when explaining wines to some customers nearby.
S
Stephaniep
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience3
Excellent service! Enjoyed the conversation and mini history.
b
biff
Central Coast
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 23 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As usual, we had an "occasion" dinner at Bouchon, as their special occasion attention to the customers is always above and beyond. Food is great, ambiance is perfect.
JJ
JJMILLER
Seattle
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 22 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were offered outside seating but waited @ 5 minutes until an inside table was available. Service was exceptional. Morgan was our waiter and one of the best we have ever had in all of our trips. We both had the duck and it was outstanding. Would go back in a heartbeat!!!!
JP
JohnP
Los Angeles
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 22 June 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
Don't sit inside anywhere near the kitchen...it's hot and there is no air; otherwise delicious food, good service, and great wine.
MB
MariamB
Orange County
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 21 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing and the service was great too!!
K
Keith
New Mexico
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on 21 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great server in Tony. Explained the restaurant concept and made excellent suggestions. We had the duck and the sea bass and both were delicious. As was the profiterole trio for dessert. Don’t miss this place!
MB
MattB
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 21 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Truly a wonderful dining experience. The restaurant genuinely treats you with utmost hospitality. From the moment we entered, we were greeted by the hostess as well as wait staff and manager/owner. Our waiter, Dylan, was very knowledgeable and recommended a great wine for us. The food was tried and true, full of flavor. No wonder this restaurant has been in existence for 20+ years.
JD
JonD
Tahoe
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 21 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful French cuisine with excellent ambiance. Staff is always friendly and accommodating, you are never rushed and are encouraged to linger. Offers both indoor and outdoor dining.
J
John
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 20 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fathers Day
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victorz
Los Angeles
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on 20 June 2022
overall2food3service2ambience1
Used to be my go to restaurant in Santa Barbara and was disappointed with this last visit. Our server was great, the hostess seemed annoyed which killed the experience from the beginning. Overall the entire meal was underwhelming. The scallop trio lacked flavor, with one of them having a mush of rice that was as bland as cup of boiled water. The entrees were ok, if it wasn’t for the wine an empty stomach I wouldn’t have finished my venison, which was cooked perfectly, but the vegetables that it was on were rather bitter and not balanced enough. My party didn’t seem to be wowed by their choices either. We were offered dessert, but opted out. It didn’t seem worth it at that point.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing everything
EI
EILEENR
Los Angeles
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 19 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Lamb risotto was delectable. Very happy they had oat milk latte for dessert.
CD
CinthyaD
San Diego
44 reviews
vip
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on 17 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Is a great option for a Nice dinner, you can taste the fresh products with the great combo of flavors on the creative of the Chef
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on 17 June 2022
overall2food3service4ambience2
Arrived and was surprised ti find out that we were going to be sitting outside in the street. I asked if we could sit inside. The response was no that nothing was available inside. I was not offered the ability to wait. I asked to speak to the manager who also didnot offer to have me wait for an inside table. Instead they chose to blame me for not adding a note in the reservation that i wanted to sit inside. I explained there was only one option and that was for standard seating. It would have been nice to just have been offered to wait for a table inside. When the manager was speaking i could smell alcohol. I asked if they had been drinking. The response was yes i work in a restaurant. Note that there is no connection between this restaurant and Thomas Kellers restaurant in Yountville.
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Aana
San Francisco
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on 16 June 2022
overall3food3service5ambience3
My husband and I celebrated our anniversary with dinner here. They threw rose petals on the table (for some romantic, for us cheesy), the wine was overpriced and not worth the value, the ambiance was just okay (on the street, nothing special), service was wonderful but something in the food (crab cakes?) left us violently ill. Not something you want ever, especially not on anniversary. So no, I don't recommend the restaurant and plan to never return.
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NKSF
San Francisco
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 June 2022
overall2food2service2ambience3
Good quality was not to the level we expected. Lobster pot pie was missing seasoning. Fish was also under seasoned. Duck breast was over cooked. The vegetable ragu with the duck was very good. Molten cake was cold
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ericb
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We both ordered King salmon which was well prepared and delicious. our server was attentive but not overly so. Outdoor seating was comfortable and private. Would definitely recommend and go back.
SZ
SabaZ
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service and awesome location The lobster pot pie and chicken were delicious
RC
RachelC
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My meal was amazing, their staple duck dish was amazing so was their venison. the service was wonderful and so helpful with a wine pairing for my pork belly and duck dishes
MV
MichaelV
San Francisco
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 12 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
From salads and seabass to venison. Everything prepared perfectly. And, all accompanying sides were absolutely creative and perfect. We were cordially welcomed by the hostess and well served by servers and bussers. Wine list excellent and well-priced.
MR
MoReen
San Francisco
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 11 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Other than the hostess not being very welcoming we truly enjoyed our experience. Food was excellent and servers so knowledgeable.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 11 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and delicious food!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 10 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food. Top service staff. Would highly recommend.
JS
JimSB
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 10 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice as always We are locals and this restaurant is on our favorite list!
MI
MargaretI
Denver
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 9 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The lobster pot pie was delicious! Very nice quiet dinner and excellent service. I’ll come back to try the duck
R
Rari
Central Coast
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 7 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfection. Everything is so delicious and they made our anniversary very special with a sweet card and rose petals. Definitely coming back. Good is amazing all the staff was so kind and attentive, but not too attentive!
JN
JohnnyN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and food. Also, incredibly accommodating to vegans.
JY
JYCCda
Los Angeles
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 4 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Th food is delicious ; wine list excellent and both reasonably priced. Service was perfect; always present but not annoying.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 2 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and environment were fantastic
b
brucek
Washington DC
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on 1 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always outstanding from the minute you walk in. Our long standing favorite.
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Pomm
Los Angeles
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 31 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had the perfect dinner to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Delicious food, impeccable service, and a few unexpected romantic touches. All around, a wonderful meal and evening!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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Bouchon - Santa Barbara is rated 4.7 stars by 4331 OpenTable diners.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

1 Jul 2022

19:00

Booked 51 times today

9 West Victoria St. Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
State Street
Area
Santa Barbara
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Californian, French, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Parking Details
City Lot #5 parking available.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive Chef
Greg Murphy
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Website
http://www.bouchonsantabarbara.com/
Phone number
(805) 730-1160
Private party facilities
Private dining in the cork room available for groups of 10 – 20 people.
Private party contact
Manager: (805) 730-1160

Bouchon - Santa Barbara

Make a booking

Dining areas

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Scallop Trio

Lobster Pot Pie

Bouchon French 'French Onion' Soup

Market Soup

Kabocha Squash PuréeUS$8.00

Market Salad

Apples & BlueUS$12.00

Pears & BurrataUS$12.00

Shared Appetizer

Scallop TrioUS$32.00

First Courses

Bouchon French 'French Onion' SoupUS$10.00

Goat Cheese Tart & Pecan TartUS$14.00

Dungeness Crab CakesUS$18.00

Salad 'Lyonnaise'US$14.00

Forest Mushroom RagoutUS$18.00

Lobster Pot PieUS$24.00

Mains

Pan-Roasted Local White Fish (Medium)US$30.00

Porcini-Dusted Yellowfin Tuna (Rare)US$29.00

Maple-Glazed California Duck Breast & Confit of Thigh (Medium)US$28.00

Braised Kurobuta Pork ShankUS$30.00

Grilled Wagyu Flat Iron Steak (Medium-Rare)US$34.00

Wild Pacific Skin-On Salmon (Medium-Rare)US$28.00

Sage and Proscuitto Seared Mary's Chicken (Cooked-Thru)US$26.00

Grilled Venison Medallions (Rare to Medium Rare)US$30.00

Shallot-Glazed Rack of Lamb (Medium-Rare to Medium)US$38.00

California Farmstead Cheese Plate

Humboldt Fog

Midnight Moon

Original Blue

Red Hawk

Truffle Tremors

Lamb Chopper

Mt. Tam

Purple Haze

San Joaquin Gold

Desserts

Blueberry-Lemon Upside-Down CakeUS$10.00

Medjool Date & Marcona Almond CakeUS$9.00

Crème BruléeUS$8.00

Warm Santa Barbara Chocolate 'Molten Lava' CakeUS$11.00

Sommer's Ranch Lime TartUS$9.00

'Two Scoops'US$6.00

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