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Bouchon - Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA

Bouchon - Santa Barbara

4.8
4.8
5412 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
9:00 pm
Booked 28 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
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!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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
    Vicken Tavitian
  • Private party facilities
    The Cork Room is a one-of-a-kind dining room, available for a memorable private restaurant experience in Santa Barbara. The Grand Table is designed to comfortably accommodate groups of ten to twenty guests. Our extensive wine list features hundreds of selections, many hard-to-find local treasures. Great for intimate gatherings of all kinds!
  • Location
    9 West Victoria St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  • Area
    Santa Barbara
  • Cross Street
    State Street
  • Parking details
    City Lot #5 parking available.
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 5,412 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Great for fine wines

  • California Central Coast

    Californian

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Overall

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Food

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Service

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Ambience

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Value

  • Santa Barbara

    Great for fine wines

  • Santa Barbara

    Romantic

  • Santa Barbara

    Good for special occasions

  • Santa Barbara

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bouchon in Santa Barbara offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding food" and "phenomenal service." Guests rave about the "wonderful ambience" and "lovely patio seating," perfect for special occasions. The menu boasts "delicious French cuisine," with standout dishes like duck and scallops. It's a must-visit for a memorable meal.

5,412 Reviews

  1. Alex

    Central Coast

    56 reviews

    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service from Tom, one of the waiters. Nice selection from a slightly small menu which means the chef can do an outstanding job on all those preparations. We like that approach rather than 2-3 pages with unlimited choices. The kitchen can never do all those well. Great European ambiance.

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  2. Nathanael

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible as always. Wagyu filet or ribeye is the best in town.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful late evening dinner. We will be back! Everything was delicious!

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  4. Peter Linda

    Los Angeles

    43 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    43 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely dinner for 2 last night. We sat inside, it was quiet which we were seeking, and the service was excellent. We each had the wild mushroom ragout for appetizer, I had the fish of the day a good local sea bass on lentils, husband had the venison. Both very good. Huge selectiob of local wines, a nice atmosphere, good food, what more could you ask for. Highly recommended.

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  5. Chris

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great restaurant, friendly staff, good service, great food, great location & ambience

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  6. Randall

    New York City

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Especially liked the goat cheese tart.

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  7. William

    San Francisco

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bouchon is a small “inside” restaurant with an outdoor extension that currently includes sidewalk area seating. Outdoor is heated, so on a not so warm evening, it can still be comfortable. Located near the theater, on event nights, parking can be challenging, but usually there is street parking a couple of blocks away, if the lots are full. Food is top quality and well prepared. Extensive wine list highlights regional wines as well as international favorites. Simple menu without a lot of flash, just well prepared favorites and local seafood. Great place for single dining or group dining as the indoor dining area has both intimate and open seating configurations. A go to place in Santa Barbara as many years in business will attest.

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  8. Barbara

    Central Coast

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the most excellent lamb and duck. We were given a great table inside. The service was fantastic. Lovely ambience. 

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  9. Michael

    Tahoe

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and service. The wine steward was especially helpful and patient with us. Best venison ever.

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  10. Steve

    San Francisco

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The crab cakes and the rack of lamb were both outstanding and equaled by the excellent service. Portions were more than ample, easily shared by two. Superior dining experience.

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Bouchon - Santa Barbara is rated 4.8 stars by 5412 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:00 pm
Booked 28 times today
Google Map for Bouchon - Santa Barbara

9 West Victoria St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    State Street
  • Area
    Santa Barbara
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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
    Vicken Tavitian
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.bouchonsantabarbara.com/
  • Phone number
    (805) 730-1160
  • Private party facilities
    The Cork Room is a one-of-a-kind dining room, available for a memorable private restaurant experience in Santa Barbara. The Grand Table is designed to comfortably accommodate groups of ten to twenty guests. Our extensive wine list features hundreds of selections, many hard-to-find local treasures. Great for intimate gatherings of all kinds!

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