Bouchon - Santa Barbara

Name: Bouchon - Santa Barbara
Address: 9 West Victoria St., Santa Barbara, CA, United States, 93101
Telephone: (805) 730-1160
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

4637 Reviews

$31 to $50

Californian

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We are delighted to have added additional outdoor seating but Santa Barbara nights are chilly so bring a sweater or light jacket!

Fresh, local ingredients, prepared with care. Excellent wines that reflect the quality and character of our region and work in concert with the cuisine. Warm, inviting ambiance, service at a relaxed, leisurely pace. Santa Barbara ‘Wine Country Cuisine’ means we source our ingredients using an ‘as-fresh-and-as-local-as-possible’ approach, with fish from the Santa Barbara Channel and produce from the surrounding countryside. We then take into account how these flavors can be presented in concert with our local wines. We believe you’ll taste the difference. Bon Appètit!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 8, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 52 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Californian, French, Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(805) 730-1160
Website
http://www.bouchonsantabarbara.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Greg Murphy
Private party facilities
Private dining in the cork room available for groups of 10 – 20 people.
Private party contact
Manager: (805) 730-1160

Location
9 West Victoria St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Neighborhood
Santa Barbara
Cross street
State Street
Parking details
City Lot #5 parking available.
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Apples & Blue$12.00
Pink lady & hidden rose apples, sweet mixed greens, candied pecans, apple cider vinaigrette, bleu cheese cream. Suggested wine pairing: riverbench 'bedrock' chardonnay, santa maria valley - $13.50
Pears & Burrata$12.00
Asian pears, lemon-scented burrata cheese, sweet mixed greens, marcona almonds , pear vinaigrette. Suggested wine pairing: roark chenin blanc, santa ynez - $10

Shared Appetizer

Scallop Trio$32.00
Black truffle dressed celery cauliflower pureé | seared white polenta crispy prosciutto corn pudding | ratatouille of grilled market vegetables sauce pistou. Suggested wine pairing: habit grüner veltliner, santa ynez - $13.50

First Courses

Bouchon French 'French Onion' Soup$10.00
Gruyere-sourdough gratin. Suggested wine pairing: au bon climat chardonnay, santa barbara - $10
Goat Cheese Tart & Pecan Tart$14.00
House-made pecan tart shell, herbed chèvre, persimmons, frisée, pomegranate gastrique. Suggested wine pairing: storm sauvignon blanc, santa ynez - $10
Dungeness Crab Cakes$18.00
Fennel salad, citrus aioli, ruby red grapefruit, sommers' ranch fresh avocado. Suggested wine pairing: melville viognier, estate verna's, santa barbara - $10
Salad 'Lyonnaise'$14.00
frisée, spinach, blue cheese, bacon, croutons, red wine vinaigrette, topped with a poached egg. Suggested wine pairing: margerum m5, grenache-syrah-mourvèdre, santa barbara - $14.50
Forest Mushroom Ragout$18.00
Roasted tomatoes, baby spinach, black truffle mini-panino, pan jus. Suggested wine pairing: riverbench pinot noir, santa maria - $15.50
Lobster Pot Pie$24.00
Chantrelle mushrooms, fava beans, puff pastry, lobster velouté, madeira cream sauce. Suggested wine pairing: Qupé Chardonnay, Bien Nacido Reserve, Santa Maria - $13.50

Mains

Pan-Roasted Local White Fish (Medium)$30.00
Crisped saffron risotto with spanish chorizo, english peas and sweet peppers, littleneck clams, asparagus spears, beurre blanc
Porcini-Dusted Yellowfin Tuna (Rare)$29.00
Chantrelle mushrooms, slow-roasted tomato & potato hash, arugula, pan jus
Maple-Glazed California Duck Breast & Confit of Thigh (Medium)$28.00
Succotash of sweet corn, fava beans, leeks, applewood-smoked bacon and windrose farms butternut squash, port-thyme demi-glace
Braised Kurobuta Pork Shank$30.00
Garnet yam & brussels sprouts hash, pancetta lardons, apple pan jus
Grilled Wagyu Flat Iron Steak (Medium-Rare)$34.00
Potato-black truffle croquette, broccoli florets, caramelized red onion puree, bacon lardons, sauce bordelaise
Wild Pacific Skin-On Salmon (Medium-Rare)$28.00
Smoky beluga lentils, heirloom baby beets, wilted baby frisée, mustard cream
Sage and Proscuitto Seared Mary's Chicken (Cooked-Thru)$26.00
Mascarpone whipped potatoes, braised baby squash, sage jus
Grilled Venison Medallions (Rare to Medium Rare)$30.00
Caramelized onion farro barley, wilted dandelion greens, curried butternut squash purée, green garlic pesto
Shallot-Glazed Rack of Lamb (Medium-Rare to Medium)$38.00
White bean purée, braised black kale, crispy pancetta, sherry-shallot jus

California Farmstead Cheese Plate

Choose any three; served with house made crackers, sliced apple, candied walnuts and dried fruit compote. all cheese from the fabulous 'c'est cheese' $18

Humboldt Fog
Goat, center ribbon of vegetable ash. Best california goat cheese we've tasted. cypress grove, arcata
Midnight Moon
Goat, semi-firm, aged cheese. Smooth and creamy with a tart finish. cypress grove, arcata
Original Blue
Cow, aged 6 months, tangy, fresh, smooth and creamy. California's best blue. point reyes farmstead cheese co., Point reyes
Red Hawk
Cow, triple creme. Rich, creamy & complex. deliciously pungent. Cowgirl creamery, point reyes
Truffle Tremors
Goat, marbled with black truffle. distinctly tart & delicious. Cypress grove, arcata
Lamb Chopper
Sheep semi-firm, mildly sweet, hints of herbs and grass, creamy finish. cypress grove, arcata
Mt. Tam
Cow, triple cream. Similar to brie, perfect balance of creaminess & tanginess. cowgirl creamery, point reyes
Purple Haze
Goat, infused with lavender and fennel pollen. Intense and creamy. cypress grove, arcata
San Joaquin Gold
Cow, semi-firm, natural rind. Buttery and nutty, similar to fontina. fiscalini farms, modesto

Desserts

Blueberry-Lemon Upside-Down Cake$10.00
McConnell's blueberries & cream ice cream, crème anglaise and berry coulis
Medjool Date & Marcona Almond Cake$9.00
Devell gardens fresh dates, lemon-whipped cream, blood orange caramel
Crème Brulée$8.00
Traditional vanilla bean
Warm Santa Barbara Chocolate 'Molten Lava' Cake$11.00
Mcconnell's vanilla ice cream
Sommer's Ranch Lime Tart$9.00
House-made shortbread shell, italian meringue, finger lime 'caviar'
'Two Scoops'$6.00
Choose from a selection of ice creams & sorbets

What 4,637 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Great for fine wines
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Good for special occasions
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Brooklyn
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Bouchon is just a great experience. I was just telling my husband that it’s so nice to have everyone’s meal be so superb, and it’s just a fun exploration of different dishes all done at a high level for our family to share. Thank you for a great night.
SS
SeanS
Central Coast
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall2food2service2ambience4
This used to be a go to sb spot … unfortunately the food this time was sub par (carrot dish was a particularly not great). Hoping it was a one-off night …
KB
KeithB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent service, phenomenal food and romantic setting. Had a request for my wife’s birthday and it was fulfilled as specified. If I were in Santa Barbara I would not want to miss a meal at Bouchon.
LS
LamegoSteve
Los Angeles
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Five stars for Bouchon! The food was creative and well prepared. Service was outstanding. No complaints!
DT
DTKL
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service .
MC
MariaC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Bouchon never disappoints! It is the perfect combo of fine attentive service to delicious local fresh ingredients! If you have not been - its truly a jewel in Santa Barbara.
G
Gratefuldaughter1
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous, friendly service. The chicken dinner was outstanding.
LK
LisaK
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We chose Bouchon for our son's 21st birthday dinner. We hadn't dined there before, but the excellent reviews weren't wrong. Awaiting us at our table were red rose petals on the white tablecloth indicating a special occasion. My kid felt really special. Service was impeccable and our server was a lovely, great guy. Our server suggested a couple of wines, and all our dishes were absolutely delicous and perfectly prepared. My husband is a vegetariam. and the chef was happy to create a couple of dishes that he loved. We'll defintely be back!
JM
JessicaM31
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service by all and excellent meal as well.
MD
MrDelicious
Central Coast
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience5
Bouchon Is a delightful, old school restaurant. Terrific wine west as well.
N
Nicedinner
Portland
84 reviews
vip
5.0
84 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
First time at bouchon. Food was excellent. Preparations were perfect. Service from Tony was top notch. We’ll definitely go there again… and again… and again. Highly recommend
MN
MNP1
Minneapolis
53 reviews
vip
5.0
53 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first and hopefully not last visit to this wonderful restaurant. The food is marvelous and our server was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about both the menu and the wine lists. The Santa Barbara list was most interesting and we enjoyed a rare Pinot Noir that we very much enjoyed. Definitely 5 star dining!
J
Jerry
Los Angeles
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
It is still my favorite restaurant in Santa Barbara. Excellent hospitality and service. The foods is delicious and great wine lists of Central Valley wines and other International selections.
LW
LizW
San Francisco
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
The duck was quite excellent. However, the bed of succotash was extremely tasteless, inedible really when it came out. Salt helped that significantly, but at a restaurant of this caliber, I should not have to dig around in my purse for salt packets because the table shaker is empty at 6pm….
EP
EPfoodlover
Minneapolis
38 reviews
vip
4.0
38 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
The duck entree is one of the best which I have ever consumed.
KM
KMill
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Service was outstanding and the food showed high level attention to detail. Everything tasted fresh and came to the table hot. The ambiance was great and the wine selection was extensive. We noticed that there was a bit of a 90's vibe with food offerings and preparation and some with the ambiance. We will definitely be back.
i
ingy
Central Coast
19 reviews
vip
2.0
19 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall2food3service2ambience3
“Signature” duck was not very good. Leg confit passable, the duck breast not. Tasted gamey or like freezer burn. Venison was very good. Duck also needed a sauce that maybe had some fruit in it. Anyhow won’t rush back
AB
AllanB
Tampa
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional. Great experience. Highly recommend!
JB
JeoffB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
We had a very noisy foursome next to us. We asked the waiter to ask them to be a little more discrete. It didn't happen. I would expect less noise in a high end restaurant. This is an excellent restaurant with great food an ambiance. I wish that the party next to us would have respected that and that the staff would have stepped up to the quality of the evening.
S
Sandy
Orange County
61 reviews
vip
5.0
61 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
With exquisite food, friendly yet inobtrusive wait staff, and fine Santa Barbara wines, this restaurant NEVER disappoints.
t
tracyb
Central Coast
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We took a couple who had never been before, and they were blown away! They are fairly new to town, so hadn’t heard about it. Of course it’s a must for anybody who likes dock. It’s the only place to eat duck in Santa Barbara! The service was also incredible. After we paid the bill and left, we weren’t 2 feet out of the restaurant when the waiter came running over to give my girlfriend a bracelet that must’ve fallen off of her wrist. She didn’t even know it was gone yet. Amazing!
MC
MCB60
New England
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a beautiful table outdoors and the food was outstanding. Service was excellent. What more can you ask for?! A very fun night.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of our favorite dining experiences in Santa Barbara in a long time. Our waiter Dillon was great and knowledgeable about the menu and wine list, the menu and food was outstanding, and it was a quiet and intimate setting that we loved. Highly recommend.
CC
ChristyC
Central Coast
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience4
Food was OK but not one of the great meals we’ve come to expect from Bouchon. Still one our favorite places in SB. Service was top notch.
t
tracyb
Central Coast
50 reviews
vip
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, the food was perfection, as was the service. So delicious! I can’t recommend highly enough.
F
Foodlover
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Buchon is consistently excellent in EVERY way! It is always a great pleasure and a treat to dine with you. Thank you for all the effort you make to create an excellent culinary exeperience! Happy New Year!!
JH
JimH
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
For my son's 32nd Birthday, at his favorite restaurant, everything, from the moment we sat, thru each course, until the last sip, it was phenomenal! Never disappoints! Thanks so much!!
JG
JayG
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service and food was spot on as usual. They always know how to make a special occasion even more special (personalized card and rose petals for my wife’s birthday). Great job.
E
Ellen
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food4service3ambience4
Service was slow but enjoyed the ambience and food.
JM
JaneM
Los Angeles
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Every aspect of this restaurant is outstanding. An incredible fine dining experience.
MX
MsXtinez
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Bouchon is a delicious and lovely restaurant tucked away just off of State Street. I’ve dined here many times and it never disappoints.
RB
RobertB
Los Angeles
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
Friendly people. Fair service. Meat portion small ( a rack of lamb is not 3 small chops). Bland risotto. Undercooked broccolini. Soup and salad average. Nice wine list which is obviously their focus. Very pricey for the meal they provided.
B
Bren
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a very good dining experience. The waiter was very knowledgeable and he had good recommendations. Great attention to detail by all of the staff-even the guy who would clear the table between courses and give you new silverware was very timely. The food was also great. We had the pear salad, the salmon and the pork shank. All of it was very good! For dessert we highly recommend the lemon berry cake. It was a great recommendation by our waiter.
JW
JozettW
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent, and the service was fantastic. Our server had really great recommendations for both the menu, and the wine list. We really enjoyed our dining experience.
JS
JodiS
San Francisco
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service, food and ambience but be prepared to spend $100 per person for a salad, glass of wine and an entree.
C
Consul
San Diego
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great duck and sea bass
JS
JennyS
Palm Springs
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, service and ambience! We had the pork shank and duck entrees and both were fantastic!
WM
WolfgangM
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just excellent. The mushroom ragout and the venison were outstanding. The ragout is $26 but worth it for sure.
JK
JamesK
Miami
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful!
s
serra
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
while i know far too much to be bothered by someone who was not our server to refer to me as "darling" while clearing a plate, both my date and i did do a double-take. something about it bounced off my sensibiities, which sensibilities are typically politically incorrect themselves; i could see some fragile buffoon having a problem with it. far too minute however to taint an extraordinary evening in a quite beautiful place with exquisite food and impeccable service. the staff is superbly informed, helpful and professional, in addition to being friendly, warm and efficient. several songs on the playlist seemed to be a few decibels louder than convenient for quiet conversation, but again, a tiny detail in an otherwise flawless evening. and if that is the biggest inconvenience i'm having, i am on my knees with gratitude for a very good life. thank you for a beautiful and memorable evening.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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Bouchon - Santa Barbara is rated 4.7 stars by 4637 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 8, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 52 times today

9 West Victoria St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Additional information

Cross street
State Street
Neighborhood
Santa Barbara
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Californian, French, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
City Lot #5 parking available.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Greg Murphy
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bouchonsantabarbara.com/
Phone number
(805) 730-1160
Private party facilities
Private dining in the cork room available for groups of 10 – 20 people.
Private party contact
Manager: (805) 730-1160

Bouchon - Santa Barbara

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Scallop Trio

Goat Cheese Tart & Pecan Tart

Kabocha Squash Purée

Market Soup

Kabocha Squash Purée$8.00

Market Salad

Apples & Blue$12.00

Pears & Burrata$12.00

Shared Appetizer

Scallop Trio$32.00

First Courses

Bouchon French 'French Onion' Soup$10.00

Goat Cheese Tart & Pecan Tart$14.00

Dungeness Crab Cakes$18.00

Salad 'Lyonnaise'$14.00

Forest Mushroom Ragout$18.00

Lobster Pot Pie$24.00

Mains

Pan-Roasted Local White Fish (Medium)$30.00

Porcini-Dusted Yellowfin Tuna (Rare)$29.00

Maple-Glazed California Duck Breast & Confit of Thigh (Medium)$28.00

Braised Kurobuta Pork Shank$30.00

Grilled Wagyu Flat Iron Steak (Medium-Rare)$34.00

Wild Pacific Skin-On Salmon (Medium-Rare)$28.00

Sage and Proscuitto Seared Mary's Chicken (Cooked-Thru)$26.00

Grilled Venison Medallions (Rare to Medium Rare)$30.00

Shallot-Glazed Rack of Lamb (Medium-Rare to Medium)$38.00

California Farmstead Cheese Plate

Humboldt Fog

Midnight Moon

Original Blue

Red Hawk

Truffle Tremors

Lamb Chopper

Mt. Tam

Purple Haze

San Joaquin Gold

Desserts

Blueberry-Lemon Upside-Down Cake$10.00

Medjool Date & Marcona Almond Cake$9.00

Crème Brulée$8.00

Warm Santa Barbara Chocolate 'Molten Lava' Cake$11.00

Sommer's Ranch Lime Tart$9.00

'Two Scoops'$6.00

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