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Bouchon - Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA

Bouchon - Santa Barbara

4.9
4.9
5448 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 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
  • 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 5,448 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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 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 is a culinary delight, offering "amazing" food and "exceptional" service. The French-inspired menu features standout dishes like the duck confit, venison, and sea bass. Diners consistently praise the "wonderful" ambiance and attentive staff, making it a top choice for special occasions. Highly recommended!

5,448 Reviews

  1. Marcia

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing! Both my boyfriend and I started with the onion soup, which was cheesy and savory. I had the duck which was tender and extremely flavorful. My boyfriend had the filet that was also tender and juicy with a great pepper sauce. We were both extremely full, but opted for a scoop of lemon berry ice cream which was a perfect way to end the meal.

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  2. Jordan

    VIP

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always have a great meal here, and this was no different. The outdoor seating is bordering magical, and definitely cozy. We were greeted by Mitchell the owner as well as the floor sommelier Joe who were both very knowledgeable. Eric the manager and our server Russ made us feel incredibly welcome and didn’t miss a thing. Would highly recommend.

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  3. Amir

    VIP

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and good food. Vegetarians may be disappointed. Very accommodating in all other aspects.

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  4. Frank

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    571 reviews

    4.0

    571 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    A friendly host, great table and delicious food as always from Bouchon. The service wasn’t as crisp as in the past. We’d still return though. Thank you.

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  5. Michael

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Très bon menu ! Belles assiettes , et service impeccable ! Bravo

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  6. Peter

    Los Angeles

    88 reviews

    5.0

    88 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We did something unusual for 2024. We dressed for dinner: tuxedo, long black dress, coiffed hair... something that's been considered unnecessary for more than half a century. Yet it commanded attention, and the staff responded appropriately. The service was, essentially, a team of people, each seeming to have their own domain and expertise. They were there when we needed them and let us be the rest of the time. Each dish had its own distinctive character: ingredients, textures, multiple levels of taste as it moved across our tongues, and enough to satisfy us with reasonably sized portions. Even then, there was enough left over to provide another meal. Though we had wine by the glass, rather than the bottle, we did have multiple glasses. Yet, when the check arrived (after we'd requested it, not before), it was 30% less than we expected (though, if we were better at tracking figures in our heads while focused on enjoying the food, we'd have anticipated the total). Bouchon has been around for decades, and it's easy to understand why... and why it's likely to endure.

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  7. Bruce and Ilene

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    99 reviews

    5.0

    99 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience. Our server Tony was exceptional and the food was amazing. A must go to restaurant in Santa Barbara.

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  8. Frederick

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambiance and food compared to none but the service took it up a notch. Our waiter was a pro. He made the experience memorable

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  9. Diane

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best restaurant in Santa Barbara. Food is grest and service awesome. Thank you!!

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  10. Charles

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding. Loved they had a local wine list that was reasonably priced. All very good, highly recommend!

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Bouchon - Santa Barbara is rated 4.9 stars by 5448 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
Google Map for Bouchon - Santa Barbara

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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