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Bouchon - Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA

Bouchon - Santa Barbara

4.7
4.7
5525 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian
9 West Victoria St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
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
  • Neighborhood
    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 5,525 people are saying

Bouchon - Santa Barbara reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Great for fine wines

  • California Central Coast

    Californian

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Food

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Service

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Ambiance

  • 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 a delightful dining experience, with "amazing food" and "exceptional service." Diners consistently praise the "attentive staff," "lovely ambiance," and "perfectly cooked" dishes. The restaurant's French-inspired menu and local wine selections are notable highlights. Ideal for special occasions, Bouchon leaves guests with memorable experiences.
5,525 Reviews

  1. Rachit

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service and made us feel special for a birthday! Loved the lamb shank, salmon and the recommended local wine pairing. Great ambience!

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  2. Carlos VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, perfect acoustics, outstanding wine list, menu even though not extensive it was very balanced… service very good… did not rush customers and explained thoroughly when inquired regarding the specials of the day.

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  3. Janet VIP

    Las Vegas28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly perfect in every way! Every person at Bouchon makes you feel special. The food it delicious and beautifully presented, the wine list is well curated and the staff is very knowledgeable. Mitchel- you’ve created a gem! Thank you!

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  4. marie-helene VIP

    San Francisco126 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our second time at Bouchon and again we were not disappointed. The service is excellent and the food is very good. I recommend the goat cheese tart for appetizer! The ribeye was very well prepared. The duck confit and breasts were very tender and delicious. I would expect a more sophisticated desert menu. Highly recommended restaurant in Santa Barbara with a nice large outside seating area.

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  5. Kit

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the very start, the staff were very helpful and attentive. We were seated and there was an anniversary card and rose petals on the table. So sweet! Our server had the best wine recommendations to pair with our 2-course meal. The main courses were cooked to perfection. Would definitely recommend Bouchon, to anyone vising SB.

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  6. Karen

    Central Coast7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always come to Bouchon for special occasions. The service is excellent and the food is great. We always feel like we have gone to France which we love.

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  7. Glenn VIP

    Central Coast26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Well prepared and plated courses. The service was attentive and engaging. Kudos to Team Bouchon!

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  8. Charlie VIP

    San Francisco65 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service as always. Liked the salads

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  9. Andrea VIP

    Vancouver9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dining experience from hostess and server. We ordered the scallop trio to start and enjoyed the three preparations very much. Dinner for me was the duck -moist and served with a delicious succotash. My husband had the sea bass. He enjoyed it, but it was not seasoned enough as he removed the skin. Dessert was crème brûlée. It was tasty and the cream was excellent, but not very much of it - it was mostly brule, which leaned burnt-tasting and thick. I would not order that again. Our service was excellent and we would definitely return.

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  10. Yan

    Chicago2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I don’t like their signature duck dish at all. The desert is plain…

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Bouchon - Santa Barbara is rated 4.7 stars by 5525 OpenTable diners.

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9 West Victoria St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    State Street
  • Neighborhood
    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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