Wine Cask - Santa BarbaraThe food is always excellentThe food is always excellent seasonal, magnificently prepared and presented. You can't go wrong with the wine, the staff is knowledgeable about the selections and pairings with the menu. The ambiance is great as the restaurant has its own courtyard and beautifully appointed interior if the weather isn't cooperating.5/10/2013 12:00:00 AMBirthday DinnerWe took another couple to celebrate my wife's birthday. The service was attentive and professional. Not fawning nor condescending like many fine restaurant service is. The food was beautifully presented and cooked perfectly. The ingredients were fresh and toothsome. We look forward to returning. Not necessarily on a special occasion.5/4/2013 12:00:00 AMLOVED this restaurant!Our lunch at Wine Cask was probably my favorite meal during our week in Santa Barbara! Our waiter was very knowledgable and made great recommendations on lunch, dessert and wine. We sat in the beautiful courtyard and just had an overall wonderful experience. Highly recommend!!!4/23/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat ending to a Sunday afternoonGreat ending to a Sunday afternoon at the Lobero (The Romero Concert)4/14/2013 12:00:00 AMAn amazing experience. CelebratingAn amazing experience. Celebrating an engagement, they brought over some complimentary champagne, were super friendly and the service was top notch. Food was delicious, cocktails were spectacular. Could not have been a better experience.4/6/2013 12:00:00 AMFood was very good, wouldFood was very good, would like more lower priced wine by the glass.4/2/2013 12:00:00 AMOne step above the competitionOne step above the competition in quality, but two steps above in price3/27/2013 12:00:00 AMFabulous place for a specialFabulous place for a special evening. Unique, well prepared food. Be sure to be very clear to your server if you have any food allergies.3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMWedding Anniversary DinnerWe chose to celebrate our 15th wedding anniversary by having dinner at the Wine Cask. It is refreshing to know that a restaurant that has been in business for so many years just keeps getting better. It was the perfect romantic, sophisticated spot for our second date, all those years ago. We have come to the Wine Cask each time we've visited Santa Barbara for everything from a casual dinner to a special night out. This place never disappoints and Saturday night was no exception. We were greeted with complimentary champagne and anniversary wishes. We dined on exquisite salads, sausages, sea bass and sweetbreads, complimented perfectly by a lovely pouilly fuisse, and topped off by a decadent chocolate mousse. Everything was perfect.3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMHaven't been for years. LovedHaven't been for years. Loved it as much as always.2/17/2013 12:00:00 AMreturn of serveService remained superlative although food slipped half a notch on this visit. Wait staff had a corner table ready as per our request, yet easily accomodated a move to fireside dining. The rabbit sausage pappardelle remains a favorite, although it seems there may have been a salt accident in the kitchen that night. Also be aware that the mushroom risotto is as filling as it is good- plan accordingly. The already expansive wine list seems to have grown some more, too. The index has gone from good idea to must. There is still room for expansion, as the dessert wines are heavy on tawny ports and light on, well, everything else. Wine Cask remains the first place I think of for dining in Santa Barbara.1/6/2013 12:00:00 AM