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Brothers Restaurant at Red Barn, Santa Ynez, CA

Brothers Restaurant at Red Barn

4.9 (1423)
$31 to $50
American
3539 Sagunto Street, Santa Ynez, CA 93460

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
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.

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Matt Nichols and Jeff Nichols
  • 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

What 1,423 people are saying

Brothers Restaurant at Red Barn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 5.0Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Best Overall

  • California Central Coast

    Best Food

  • California Central Coast

    Best Service

  • California Central Coast

    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

    Hot spot

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Neighborhood gem

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Good for special occasions

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Lively

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Brothers Restaurant at Red Barn offers a dining experience that's consistently praised for its "outstanding" food and "exemplary" service. Guests rave about the "best steak ever," perfectly cooked dishes, and a memorable dessert menu. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, making it a "great" choice for any occasion.
1,423 Reviews
  1. Kathy VIP

    Los Angeles37 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent. Our party of 6 ordered the prime rib, rib eye steak, lamb chops and halibut. There was a plate of 4 different breads on the table when we sat down. My favorite was all of them! My prime rib was tender and flavorful. Everyone else’s entrees were equally delicious. We ordered the banana fosters bread pudding and almond joy bar/cake. Rich and decadent. The one thing that was a bummer was our server. He was rude and had no patience. That was the only downfall of the evening.

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  2. Gerry

    California Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wife and I celebrated our 15th wedding anniversary there. Everything was amazing, from the food to the service. Definitely would recommend to anyone.

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  3. Judy

    California Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waiter was absolutely great! Food was incredible as usual.

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  4. Kristen

    California Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is are favorite place to dine! The staff is aways so lovely and never had a bad menu!

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  5. Charlie

    California Central Coast2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Red Barn is our go to for the best dishes, including those fantastic desserts. Everything is served to perfection, and the service is always great. Just make sure to make reservations in advance as they are usually packed. Thank for always treating us well!!

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  6. Erin

    California Central Coast15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The pinnacle of a dining experience - corn soup was magical , halibut was cooked exactly right, and the brown butter ice cream was unforgettable. The service cannot be matched. It is all perfection!

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  7. craig VIP

    Orange County3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great dinner experience Excellent service dinner was fabulous

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  8. Shane

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My rack of lamb was cooked to perfection. Our server was attentive, friendly and fun. The rocket launch was an unexpected delight! Great meal and wonderful experience. I can’t wait to come back the next time I am in the area.

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  9. Melissa VIP

    Hawaii3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best food, drinks and desserts always top notch!!!

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  10. Kristen

    California Central Coast2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and amazing staff. We love coming here.

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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 1423 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
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
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