Brothers Restaurant at Red Barn

4.9

1388 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Great for creative cocktails

The Nichols brothers, Matt & Jeff, grew up in Ames, Iowa where their love of cooking, good food and a sense of family and community was nurtured.

The 2013 opening of their second Santa Barbara Wine Country restaurant, Brothers Restaurant at the Red Barn in Santa Ynez, allows them to offer visitors and locals alike great food, wine and hospitality. The brothers strive to have legendary service, innovative cuisine, and a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere that causes you to return time and again.

As chefs, the brothers continue to experiment with new dishes and cuisine, but always with that “from scratch”, homemade element. Fresh ingredients from local producers, a wine list that showcases the region’s award-winning wines and a comfortable and historically interesting atmosphere that takes you back to the romance of the old west. They want you to feel at home, and experience all the best of Santa Barbara’s Wine Country.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Steak, Seafood
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(805) 688-4142
Website
http://www.brothersredbarn.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Matt Nichols and Jeff Nichols

Location
3539 Sagunto Street, Santa Ynez, CA 93460
Neighborhood
Santa Ynez Valley
Cross street
Edison Street
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Seasonal Soup
- Cup$12.00
- Bowl$16.00
French Onion Soup
- Cup$12.00
- Bowl$16.00
House Smoked Salmon$20.00
Dill Cream, Capers, & Red Onion on a Bagel Crisp
Baby Greens Salad$17.00
Stilton Cheese, Poached Pears, and Candied Walnuts with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Hearts of Romaine$16.00
Roasted Garlic Dressing and Shaved Parmesan
Brothers Romaine Wedge$19.00
Ranch, Bacon, Red Onion, Tomato and Blue Cheese Crumbles
Fried Calamari$20.00
Sweet Onions, Chipotle Mayo and Brothers Cocktail Sauce
Tuna Tartare$25.00
Avocado, Spicy Yuzi Vinaigrette & Crispy Ginger
Vegetable Spring Rolls$17.00
Mango Sauce and Asian Salad
Jumbo Mexican White Shrimp$20.00
Served with Brothers Cocktail Sauce
Chinese Chicken Salad
Served with Spicy Mustard Vinaigrette and Crispy Wontons
- Starter$17.00
- Entree$34.00

Mains

Grilled Prime 8 oz. Top Sirloin$42.00
Roasted Garlic Butter and Classic Mashed Potatoes
Baked Horseradish-Dill Crusted Scottish Salmon$42.00
Vegetable Brown Rice and Whole Grain Mustard Sauce
Sauteed Idaho Rainbow Trout$39.00
Classic Mashed Potatoes and Lemon-Chive Sauce
Sauteed Petrale Sole$40.00
Sour Cream and Chive Mashed Potatoes, Lemon Caper and Herb Sauce
Grilled 12 oz. Pork Rib Chop$42.00
Honey Butter Apple Sauce and Bacon Mashed Potatoes
Grilled Prime Filet
Caramelized Onion Potato Gratin, Stilton Cheese-Port Wine Sauce
- 6 oz$54.00
- 8 oz$72.00
Roasted 12 oz. Chicken Breast$39.00
Stuffed with Herbed Goat Cheese and served with Classic Mashed Potatoes and Herb Jus
Oven Roasted New Zealand Rack of Lamb$52.00
Served with Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes and Red Wine-Rosemary Sauce
Grilled 14 oz. Ribeye Steak$75.00
Served with Classic Mashed Potatoes and Whole Grain Mustard-Cracked Black Pepper Butter

What 1,388 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

California Central Coast
Best Overall
California Central Coast
Best Food
California Central Coast
Best Service
California Central Coast
Good for special occasions
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American
Santa Ynez Valley
Best Overall
Santa Ynez Valley
Best Food
Santa Ynez Valley
Best Service
Santa Ynez Valley
Best Ambiance
Santa Ynez Valley
Best Value
Santa Ynez Valley
Good for groups
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Healthy
Santa Ynez Valley
Neighborhood gem
Santa Ynez Valley
Great for fine wines
Santa Ynez Valley
Good for special occasions
Santa Ynez Valley
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Brothers Restaurant at Red Barn in Santa Ynez offers an exceptional dining experience with "great food" and "outstanding service." Known for their perfectly cooked steaks, prime rib, and diverse menu, the restaurant consistently delivers delicious meals. While the ambiance can get lively, patrons frequently praise the attentive staff, making it a "favorite place" for many.

1,388 Reviews

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Jeff VIP
New York City18 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great prime rib birthday dinner ! We will be back again
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service was outstanding for my son’s 30th birthday. Topped off by a table of cowboys singing “God Bless America’. Absolutely unforgettable experience.!
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KarenW
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a reservation and were seated right away. We had cocktails and wine before ordering. We were not rushed at all which was great. For dinner we each had a cup of mushroom soup which was excellent! I ordered the prime rib special (12 oz cut) which came with mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables. It was all amazing. Came medium as I ordered. Was at least an inch thick - so good. My husband had the pork chop which came with bacon mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables. Again amazing! For dessert we shared the banana foster bread pudding which did not disappoint. My advice - make a reservation and go. You will not be disappointed! Our server was fun and just let us enjoy the evening.
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James VIP
Portland56 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had excellent service, food selections were outstanding and delicious but the noise level was over the top and a deterrent to the wonderful ambiance of the restaurant.
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Stu
Boise11 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and the best service. Also an amazing bar.
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OpenTable Diner
Central Coast1 review
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always a great experience at The Red Barn. The food and services are always top notch. My granddaughter refers to it as “THE Restaurant “ it’s her favorite restaurant in the world
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Margaret VIP
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always superb, everything is on point and the food is outstanding every time!
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Chris VIP
Chicago15 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Brothers is an amazing place…..best on the central coast! We’ve been there dozens of times and it just keeps getting better!!
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Tina
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Junior was wonderful and the ambience was perfect
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Donna
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Was absolutely delicious! A perfect place to have a steak dinner in the wine country!
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FAQs

Brothers Restaurant at Red Barn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 688-4142.

Brothers Restaurant at Red Barn is rated 4.9 stars by 1388 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Brothers Restaurant at Red Barn

3539 Sagunto Street, Santa Ynez, CA 93460

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Edison Street
Neighborhood
Santa Ynez Valley
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Steak, Seafood
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Matt Nichols and Jeff Nichols
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.brothersredbarn.com/
Phone number
(805) 688-4142

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Brothers Restaurant at Red Barn

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

68 Monterey Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Starters

Seasonal Soup

French Onion Soup

House Smoked Salmon$20.00

Baby Greens Salad$17.00

Hearts of Romaine$16.00

Brothers Romaine Wedge$19.00

Fried Calamari$20.00

Tuna Tartare$25.00

Vegetable Spring Rolls$17.00

Jumbo Mexican White Shrimp$20.00

Chinese Chicken Salad

Mains

Grilled Prime 8 oz. Top Sirloin$42.00

Baked Horseradish-Dill Crusted Scottish Salmon$42.00

Sauteed Idaho Rainbow Trout$39.00

Sauteed Petrale Sole$40.00

Grilled 12 oz. Pork Rib Chop$42.00

Grilled Prime Filet

Roasted 12 oz. Chicken Breast$39.00

Oven Roasted New Zealand Rack of Lamb$52.00

Grilled 14 oz. Ribeye Steak$75.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Brothers Restaurant at Red Barn offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Brothers Restaurant at Red Barn restaurant rated?

Is Brothers Restaurant at Red Barn currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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