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Brothers Restaurant at Red Barn, Santa Ynez, CA

Brothers Restaurant at Red Barn

5 (1398)
$31 to $50
American
3539 Sagunto Street, Santa Ynez, CA 93460

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
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 1,398 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

5.0
5 based on recent ratings
  • 5Food
  • 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

    Best Value

  • California Central Coast

    Good for special occasions

  • 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

    Neighborhood gem

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Great for fine wines

  • 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 an "outstanding dining experience" with food "cooked to perfection" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the prime rib, filet mignon, and rack of lamb, noting they are "the best" they've ever had. The ambiance is lively, although occasionally noisy, with a charming atmosphere that consistently draws satisfied patrons back.

1,398 Reviews
  1. Cate

    Las Vegas25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place for dinner for any occasion. The atmosphere is casual and the food is outstanding. The basket of breads had delicious cornbread and rosemary bread. The steaks and sides were delicious - cooked and served to perfection. The kitchen seems to run like clockwork and the wait staff is on point.

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  2. Lisa Tony

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was outstanding, the food was so full of flavor it was mind blowing! I am a return patron and I have never had anything but a great experience! Thank you

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  3. Teresa VIP

    Los Angeles10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Terrific service!~The food came out quickly and perfect. Love this place

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  4. Cecilia

    Los Angeles16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top notch from start to finish. First time at this unassuming place in Santa Ynez. I started with the Guzzler cocktail. Ketel One pomegranate and lime...quite tasty. My wife ordered the Rainbow trout which was accompanied by mashed potatoes and PERFECTLY prepared green beans and carrots. The trout was expertly prepared, sauced just right. No bones to be found. I ordered the prime rib, medium rare. It was THE BEST prime rib I've had on the Central Coast!! Perfect temp, tender and not loaded with globs of fat. It was seasoned perfectly as were the vegetables and potatoes. The bread basket provided after we sat down had cornbread, focaccia and sliced sourdough. Again, exceeded my expectations. Service was prompt and comfortably professional. What a great find! Will DEFINITELY return with more people.

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  5. thomas

    San Francisco164 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time visit to this restaurant while on vacation. What a great experience! The food and service were outstanding! Really enjoyed the salad with blue cheese, the tuna and avocado appetizer and the rack of lamb - 4 double chops. Nice wine choices by the glass. Definitely worth a visit!

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  6. Jim

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding dining experience! The service staff is excellent, and the food cooked to perfection. It's what dining out used to be. Thank you, Red Barn

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  7. Jimmie

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent. Great way to start birthday week. We will be back.

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  8. Laurie VIP

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Loved everything but very loud. Hard to converse.

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  9. fromChiba

    Central Coast2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Red Barn is a great restaurant! The food from appetizers to entrees to desserts are exceptional. Truly a wonderful dining experience.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very tasty fillet mignon with delicious sauce. We split an 8 oz one with full side dishes. The potatoes au gratten alone were worth coming for. For a light take home dessert we had 3 s alted caramels. Concierge service. As Arnold said, "I'll be back."

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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 5 stars by 1398 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 11 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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