Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
Four Diamond Steak House at Chumash Casino Resort - Willows at Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez, CA

Willows at Chumash Casino

4.6 (1612)
$50 and over
Contemporary American
3400 E. Hwy 246, Santa Ynez, CA 93460

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming

The Willows specializes in mouthwatering prime steaks and seafood. This 14 time AAA Four Diamond Award-winning restaurant also features a Wine Spectator Award winning wine list with an extensive selection of local and imported wines, all served in an exquisitely appointed setting.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Californian, Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (805) 686-3800
  • Website
    http://www.chumashcasino.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Sergio Renteria
  • Private party facilities
    The Willows has three separate private dining rooms. We can accommodate parties from 6 to 40 guests and can create a menu to fit your occasion. Please call us for details.
  • Location
    3400 E. Hwy 246, Santa Ynez, CA 93460
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Ynez Valley
  • Cross street
    Edison
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet is available for all guests.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Featured in

Ask Concierge
AI Beta

Our AI assistant, Concierge, is here to answer your questions about this restaurant.

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 1,612 people are saying

Willows at Chumash Casino 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Best Ambiance

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Good for groups

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Great for fine wines

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Romantic

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Good for special occasions

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Willows at Chumash Casino offers an upscale dining experience with "excellent food and service." Patrons praise the "phenomenal" steaks, delicious seafood dishes, and attentive staff, particularly servers like Marco and Marylynn. The ambience is described as "beautiful" and "romantic," with a cozy patio option. Perfect for special occasions!
1,612 Reviews

  1. Carla

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience at Willows was wonderful. Marco gave us excellent advice, service and we enjoyed the whole experience. I will definitely return. We did fine on the patio which was very pleasant.

    Is this helpful?

  2. Rebekah

    Las Vegas1 review

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I have been vegan for 10 years. We were very excited to eat here because they have a vegan menu and this place has great reviews. It was an extreme let down. It was one of the worst if not the worst food we’ve ever had. It was bland and undercooked. We ordered everything off their vegan menu, the salad was the only good part, and it was still just ok. I’ve worked in restaurants for 20 years, I get that the kitchen can have a bad nights, but this was BAD. When we go out to eat, especially a place that raves about being 4 diamonds, with a menu just for vegans, I expected something just as good or better than what I make at home. Very disappointing. But the service was great, super nice and great presentation.

    Is this helpful?

  3. Janet VIP

    California Central Coast26 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyed our dinner at The Willows. It was pricey, a 3 course special $85, single entrees in the $50 range. The wait staff very good- attentive. Problem for me was the fact that you need to walk through a smoke filled casino to get to the restaurant . We had tickets to a show there, or we never would have gone. Be sure to ask to be seated outdoors on their patio, which was very nice- but then you needed to walk through the smoke filled casino to get out.

    Is this helpful?

  4. brad

    California Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and service. Ask for Marco. He is the best.

    Is this helpful?

  5. Gustavo VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The reason why we return to the Willows is the service and food. Alysa’s service was a 10+, that’s what restaurants need servers like her. This was a great experience. Thanks Willows!

    Is this helpful?

  6. Sal

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome, above expectations. Our waitress Mary-great experience with impeccable attention given to my wife and I. To the Assistant Restaurant Manager, Richard. Keep it going !!!!! Again, Sal

    Is this helpful?

  7. Christine

    California Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A little hard to hear because of raised ceiling… but the good and service was great

    Is this helpful?

  8. Nancy

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The duck was excellent and my companions enjoyed their steaks as well. Sweet service for our birthday girl and the house made marshmallows were a hit.

    Is this helpful?

  9. Janis

    Las Vegas11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Willows Unfortunately they did their seasonal menu changed last Thursday a week before our stay We were celebrating our anniversary and I was so looking forward to the Seafood Grill that I had last year but was not on the new menu They change out the menu seasonal Service was great and our second choice of Medallions of beef and scallops was delicious Will return when my special dish also returns

    Is this helpful?

  10. Cheri

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic as always. Will always return when in the area.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

Willows at Chumash Casino offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 686-3800.

Willows at Chumash Casino is rated 4.6 stars by 1612 OpenTable diners.

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

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. California Central Coast
  4. Santa Ynez Valley
  5. Santa Ynez Valley

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for Willows at Chumash Casino

3400 E. Hwy 246, Santa Ynez, CA 93460

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Edison
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Ynez Valley
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Californian, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet is available for all guests.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Sergio Renteria
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.chumashcasino.com/
  • Phone number
    (805) 686-3800
  • Private party facilities
    The Willows has three separate private dining rooms. We can accommodate parties from 6 to 40 guests and can create a menu to fit your occasion. Please call us for details.

Featured in

Discover
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Our sites
Businesses
  • Restaurant Management Solutions
  • Restaurant Reservation Software
  • Restaurant Marketing Software
  • Restaurant Event Software
  • OpenTable For Restaurants
  • OpenTable For Restaurant Groups
  • Restaurant Resources
  • OpenTable Pricing & Plans
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  • Accessibility Statement
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2025 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo