The Bistro at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

4.5

534 Reviews

$50 and over

American

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Great for brunch
Charming
Innovative

Named “Top 100 Best Al Fresco Dining Restaurants in America” by OpenTable, The Bistro offers a casual and relaxed atmosphere to dine and enjoy sweeping views of the coastline. Local produce and sustainable seafood highlight an acclaimed menu of traditional bistro favorites, including brick oven flatbreads, seasonal salads and the signature Santa Barbara burger.

Please note that holiday reservations are only available for in-house guests. Room confirmation number is required to officially confirm your dining reservation during these times.

Marriott Bonvoy Members can earn points when staying with us. Please enroll here: https://www.joinmarriottbonvoy.com/uscanqr/s/EN/ch/sbarz

For parties with 6 guests or more a 26% service charge fee will be added to your final bill. For all guests there will be an 8.75% California State tax added to the final bill.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Mediterranean, Californian
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:30 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(805) 571-4217
Website
http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/california/santa-barbara/dining/the-bistro
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Justin Purpura
Private party facilities
The Bistro offers a private dining space that accommodates up to 20 guests. Please inquire with The Bistro for requests of larger, non-private, reservations or buyouts.

Location
8301 Hollister Ave., Goleta, CA 93117
Neighborhood
Santa Barbara
Cross street
Hollister
Parking details
Self Parking and Valet
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wine

Avocado Toast*$26.00
heirloom tomatoes, pickled vegetables, arugula, multi grain
Belgian Waffle or Pancakes*$24.00
seasonal berry compote, cinnamon streusel, vanilla whipped cream
Steel Cut Oatmeal*$18.00
caramelized apple cinnamon purée, artisanal dried fruits
Egg White Frittata*$27.00
red onion, bloomsdale spinach, crumble feta, sundried tomatoes
Bacara Breakfast*$38.00
includes juice, coffee & tea, three eggs any style, country potatoes, toast; With your choice of: applewood smoked bacon, pork sausage or chicken apple sausage

House Specialties

SB Smokehouse Salmon*$28.00
hot house cucumber, tomato, pickled shallot, capers, lemon, herb cream cheese, toasted bagel
Chorizo Burrito*$27.00
peppers, potatoes, eggs, cheddar cheese
Traditional Benedict*$28.00
poached egg, capocollo ham, english muffin, hollandaise

Sides

Chicken Apple Sausage$8.00
Pecan Smoked Bacon$8.00
Pork Sausage$8.00
Country Style Potatoes$8.00
Fruit Bowl$14.00
Berry Bowl$16.00

Pastries

Butter Croissant$5.00
Chocolate Croissant$5.00
Glazed Donut$5.00
Muffin$5.00
Toast$5.00
Bagel$8.00

What 534 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.8Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

California Central Coast
Best Ambiance
California Central Coast
Great for brunch
California Central Coast
Innovative
California Central Coast
Healthy
California Central Coast
American
Santa Barbara
Best Ambiance
Santa Barbara
Great for brunch
Santa Barbara
Innovative
Santa Barbara
Healthy
Santa Barbara
Great for scenic views

534 Reviews

r
rodolfo
VIP
Los Angeles
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Service was slow. Food was not what expected for a Ritz property.
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Rohini
Pittsburgh
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was decent but definitely overpriced because of its location. Service was excellent.
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David
VIP
Los Angeles
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food. Everyone amazingly polite and professional.
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CATHY
VIP
Sacramento
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a beautiful venue. Inside and outside dining with gorgeous views. The food is fantastic and our service was top notch. Thank You Dulce !! We enjoyed it so much we made reservations for breakfast for the next day. Thank You Graice!!
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
19 reviews
2.0
19 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
The view and settings are perfect! The resort is impeccable designed and maintained and the Bistro is located in an amazing area close to the pool and beach. Food is average, missing style and kick, drinks are ok but nothing out of ordinary. Disappointing. Service is subpar - they are missing professional personnel matching the expectations. Prices are on the high side so there is a gap between what you get and what you pay. Worth visiting only to enjoy the settings and the atmosphere!
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Mario Giovanni
VIP
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I recently had the pleasure of celebrating a special lunch at this incredible restaurant, and it exceeded all expectations. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with a warm and attentive welcome, setting the tone for a memorable experience. The intimate setting made for a perfect, relaxing atmosphere, and the stunning waterfront views were simply breathtaking. The upscale lunch menu offered a variety of delectable options, each dish more flavorful and artfully presented than the last. What truly made the experience exceptional was the peaceful ambiance—the low noise level allowed for easy conversation without any distractions. It was the perfect balance of elegance and tranquility. Whether you’re looking for a romantic meal or a refined gathering with close friends, this restaurant is an absolute gem. Highly recommended!
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Candice
VIP
San Joaquin
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The views are great and the breakfast/brunch buffet was so delicious. Ozzy and Lucy were wonderful! They treated us so well.
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Steve
Phoenix
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding experience , sat us right on time (honored our request for outside) , service was prompt and efficient and food was great! Highly recommend if you can afford it
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Victoria
Central Coast
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We stayed at The Bacara Resort to celebrate our 1-year wedding anniversary. Our breakfast at The Bistro during our stay was a highlight of our trip. This is because we were fortunate to have Dulce as our server. She took excellent care of us and made sure we had a wonderful breakfast with a spectacular view and added special touches to make for the most wonderful and memorable celebration during our stay. All of the staff at The Bistro were top notch, but Dulce went over and beyond to make sure we had the most memorable and special lunch.
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Jas and Tony
Los Angeles
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed excellent service. German was very attentive and we appreciated it! The waiters worked as a team to keep us happy.
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FAQs

The Bistro at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara is rated 4.5 stars by 534 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

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8301 Hollister Ave., Goleta, CA 93117

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Hollister
Neighborhood
Santa Barbara
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:30 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Mediterranean, Californian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Self Parking and Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Justin Purpura
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wine

Website
http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/california/santa-barbara/dining/the-bistro
Phone number
(805) 571-4217
Private party facilities
The Bistro offers a private dining space that accommodates up to 20 guests. Please inquire with The Bistro for requests of larger, non-private, reservations or buyouts.

The Bistro at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

À la Carte

Avocado Toast*$26.00

Belgian Waffle or Pancakes*$24.00

Steel Cut Oatmeal*$18.00

Egg White Frittata*$27.00

Bacara Breakfast*$38.00

House Specialties

SB Smokehouse Salmon*$28.00

Chorizo Burrito*$27.00

Traditional Benedict*$28.00

Sides

Chicken Apple Sausage$8.00

Pecan Smoked Bacon$8.00

Pork Sausage$8.00

Country Style Potatoes$8.00

Fruit Bowl$14.00

Berry Bowl$16.00

Pastries

Butter Croissant$5.00

Chocolate Croissant$5.00

Glazed Donut$5.00

Muffin$5.00

Toast$5.00

Bagel$8.00

What 534 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

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