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El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel Dining Room, Santa Barbara, CA

El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel Dining Room

4.5
4.5
1470 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
  • Great for scenic views
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
Enjoy California coastal cuisine with a side of stunning ocean views.

Belmond El Encanto Dining Room features comfortable indoor seating and al fresco indulging on The Terrace. The Wine Room is the perfect venue for your private gatherings.

Light dining, sunset hour cocktails, extensive California wines by the glass and Afternoon Tea happen at The Lounge.

The Bar is your place for handcrafted cocktails complemented by live entertainment.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Californian, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (805) 770-3530
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Johan Denizot
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Belmond El Encanto can accommodate all of your special event needs.
  • Private party contact
    Irene Robles: (805) 770-3716
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Barbara
  • Cross street
    Lasuen
  • Parking details
    Complimentary
  • Entertainment
    Enjoy mesmerizing views of the Pacific Ocean and live entertainment while you delight in Executive Chef Johan Denizot’s tempting treats.Monday - Thursday: Solo pianist from 6:00-9:00pmFriday and Saturday: Vocalist from 6:00-9:00pmSunday Brunch: Jazz trio from 11:00am-2:00pm
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,470 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 3.5Value

NoiseModerate

1,470 Reviews
  1. FrankB

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely experience, with attention to detail and exquisite food commensurate with the Belmond reputation.

    1 person found this helpful

  2. Bill

    VIP

    Pittsburgh

    50 reviews

    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service on Tuesday night. Crab cake starter and blacked divers scallops main dish. Lovely organic vegetables and bread. Finished with chocolate & raspberry dessert. Splendid evening again. Our 3rd time this year!

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  3. Bruced

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    98 reviews

    5.0

    98 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Each experience at this beautiful restaurant is truly unique. Our server, Alfred was amazing and made us feel welcome and at home. Can't wait to return!

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  4. carolf

    Los Angeles

    37 reviews

    4.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We are very fond of dining at El Encanto. It is an elegant Santa Barbara landmark, and we find the food and service very good. On our last visit, the wait staff went out of their way to help us find just the right table and to make our evening special and enjoyable. We're also fond of the live singer/musician playing soft background music.

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  5. AllisonS

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    My friend and I very much enjoyed the Thanksgiving Buffett! Champagne was included but we both prefer wine with our dinner and it was quite expensive at $28.00 a glass. We had already paid the $165. per person excluding tax and tip so all together we had a $300. dinner each. The environment was extremely beautiful and we felt unhurried and very pampered so would do it again in years to come.

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  6. OdinO

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and food was great! Would recommend... We will be back...

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  7. Nick

    Central Coast

    132 reviews

    4.0

    132 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s beautiful out on the patio and the service was good but the food…the cauliflower fritters weren’t even fritters they were just deep fried cauliflower that u can get at any chain restaurant except these cost 42 dollars and do not come with dipping sauce. They were also cold and bland. The artichoke soup was warm but equally bland. My wife liked her scallops and beet salad but had better in other restaurants.

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  8. Bruced

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    98 reviews

    5.0

    98 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience. Delicious fresh food, excellent service and a beautiful venue.

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  9. GregW

    VIP

    Miami

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Salmon order was over cooked given request for medium rare. Service was slow and timid. Sea bass and scallop entrees excellent, as was the artichoke soup. A lot of service people around more focused on dining room set up than customer comfort.

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  10. SebastianH

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful romantic setting. A great place to celebrate or relax and have amazing food.

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El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel Dining Room is rated 4.5 stars by 1470 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel Dining Room

800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Lasuen
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Barbara
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Californian, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Johan Denizot
  • Entertainment
    Enjoy mesmerizing views of the Pacific Ocean and live entertainment while you delight in Executive Chef Johan Denizot’s tempting treats.Monday - Thursday: Solo pianist from 6:00-9:00pmFriday and Saturday: Vocalist from 6:00-9:00pmSunday Brunch: Jazz trio from 11:00am-2:00pm
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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