The Bistro at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Additional information
- Dining style
Casual Elegant
- Cuisines
American, Mediterranean, Californian
- Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:30 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Phone number
(805) 571-4217
- Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Dress code
Casual Dress
- Executive chef
Justin Purpura
- Private party facilities
The Bistro offers a private dining space that accommodates up to 20 guests. Please inquire with The Bistro for requests of larger, non-private, reservations or buyouts.
- Private party contact
Maria Mondragon: (805) 403-8309
- Neighborhood
Santa Barbara
- Cross street
Hollister
- Parking details
Self Parking and Valet
- Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wine
What 445 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
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- 4.2Food
- 4.4Service
- 4.5Ambience
- 3.8Value
Noise • Moderate
Loved For
California Central Coast
Kid-friendly
California Central Coast
Great for outdoor dining
California Central Coast
American
Santa Barbara
Great for outdoor dining
Santa Barbara
Great for scenic views
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Safety precautions
Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables
Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
FAQs
The Bistro at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara is rated 4.3 stars by 445 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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8301 Hollister Ave., Goleta, CA 93117
Additional information
- Cross street
Hollister
- Neighborhood
Santa Barbara
- Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:30 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Cuisines
American, Mediterranean, Californian
- Dining style
Casual Elegant
- Dress code
Casual Dress
- Parking details
Self Parking and Valet
- Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Executive chef
Justin Purpura
- Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wine
- Phone number
(805) 571-4217
- Private party facilities
The Bistro offers a private dining space that accommodates up to 20 guests. Please inquire with The Bistro for requests of larger, non-private, reservations or buyouts.
- Private party contact
Maria Mondragon: (805) 403-8309