Blackbird
Dining areas
Additional information
- Dining style
Casual Dining
- Cuisines
Californian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Lounge
- Hours of operation
Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:15 pm
- Phone number
(805) 882-0135
- Website
- Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
- Dress code
Smart Casual
- Executive chef
Travis Watson
- Private party facilities
We are available for partial and full buyouts for up to 150 guests. Please contact us at sales@hotelcalifornian.com for more information.
- Neighborhood
Santa Barbara
- Cross street
At the intersection of State and Mason Streets.
- Parking details
Hotel Parking
- Public transit
One block from the Santa Barbara Amtrak station.
- Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Menu
Communal
Grilled Shishito Peppers$14.00
sweet corn mousse, cured sumac, chili oil
Caesar Salad$15.00
brioche croutons, citrus + black garlic vinaigrette
Local Yellowtail Crudo*$16.00
blood orange aguachile, fennel, kiwi
Jumbo Lump Crab Fritters$24.00
grilled sweet corn, cotija aioli
West Coast Oysters*
horseradish compressed cucumbers, espelette, apple 8 vinegar
- each$3.00
Farmers Market Salad$15.00
blonde radicchio, pepita brittle, roasted squash, prickly pear vinaigrette
Plates
Braised Mushroom Parpadelle$25.00
foraged mushrooms, chili crumb, meyer lemon foam, uniquely vegetarian
Fish N Chips$26.00
santa barbara black cod, crispy marble potatoes, winter citrus, pink peppercorn yogurt
Prime Filet Mignon*
usda prime, roasted kuri squash purée, chimichurri
- 6oz$44.00
- 10oz$55.00
Skuna Bay Salmon*$50.00
blistered campari tomatoes, fennel soubise, charred broccoli rabe
Santa Barbara Halibut*$48.00
sweet corn + lobster nage, pearl onions, smoked avocado mousse
Dry Aged Prime Ribeye*
caramelized onion fondue, papas bravas with bone marrow aioli
- 24oz$58.00
In Addition
Grilled Jumbo Asparagus$12.00
Crispy Brussels Sprouts$13.00
Pomme Frites$6.00
Libations
$15
Tekila Mockingbird
Volcan Tequila, Mezcal, Orange Blossom Water, Honey, Cherry Juice, Muddled Jalapeno, Chareau
Figgy Smalls
Hennessy VS, Fig, Mint, Honey, Lemon, Angostura Bitters
BB Whiskey Smash
Woodinville Bourbon, Yellow Chartreuse, Lemon, Mint, Peychauds Bitters
Cardinal Gin
Nolet's Gin, Pierre Ferand Orange Curacao, Red Bell Pepper, Agave
Black Manhattan
Charles Goodnight Bourbon, Averna Amaro, Angostrua Bitters, Orange Bitters
Rum Diaries
Ron Zacapa Rum, Lime, Tarragon, Falernum, Green Chartreuse, Angostura Bitters, Nutmeg
Chareau Me The Money
Tito's Vodka, Chareau, Basil, Mint, Lime
Baby It's Cold outside (Warm)
Woodinville Bourbon, Grand Marnier, Lemon, Clove, Cinnamon, Honey
Ryes Up
Rittenhouse Rye, Beckrovka, Carpano Bianco Vermouth
Tropic Thunder
Barbancourt Rhum, Pineapple Amaro, Licor 43, Cold Brew
Wine
Sparkling
Veuve Clicquot Brut | Brut, Champagne, Reims, France$22.00
Veuve Cliquot Brut | Brut Rosé, Champagne, Reims, France$26.00
Moet & Chandon Imperial | Brut, Champagne, France N.V.
- 187ml$22.00
Lucien Albrecht Brut | Cremant d'Alsace, France N.V.$14.00
Lucien Albrecht | Cremant d'Alsace, Brut Rosé, France N.V.$14.00
White
2021 Dashwood | Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand$15.00
2018 Epoch Estate Wines | White Blend, Willow Creek, Paso Robles$18.00
2019 Chalk Hill Estate | Chardonnay, Russian River Valley$20.00
Rosé
2019 Chateau Rosé de Leoube | Cotes de Provence, France$15.00
2019 Banshee | Rosé, Mendocino$13.00
Red
2019 Banshee | Pinot Noir, Sonoma County$16.00
2018 Roth Heritage | Red Blend, Sonoma County$20.00
2017 Margerum Wine | Syrah, Los Olivos$14.00
2018 Foley Johnson | Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford$25.00
Beer
Draft
$8
Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co | 101 Blonde, Buellton, CA | 4.8% | 16 IBU
Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co | Hoppy Poppy IPA, Buelton, CA | 6.5% | 65 IBU
Anchor Brewing | California Lager, San Francisco, CA | 4.9% | 19 IBU
Institution Ale Company | West Coast IPA, Camarillo, CA | 7.5% | 65 IBU
M. Special Brew Co | Sabado Tarde Special Tangerine Ale, Goleta, CA | 5.4%
Captain Fatty's Brewery | Beach Beer Pilsner, Goleta, CA | 5.4%
Bottled
$8
Firestone Walker Brewing | 805 Cerveza Lager, Paso Robles, CA | 4.5% | 10 IBU
Firestone Walker Brewing | Hoppy Poppy IPA, Buelton, CA | 6.5% | 65 IBU
Elysian Brewing | Hazy IPA, Seattle, WA | 6.0% | 39 IBU
Topa Topa Brewing Company | Level Line Pale Ale, Ventura, CA | 5.0% | 37 IBU
Barrelhouse Brewing Company | Mango IPA, Paso Robles, CA | 6.2% | 50 IBU
Peroni Nastro Azzuro | Italy | 5.1% | 24 IBU
What 39 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
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- 4.1Food
- 4.3Service
- 4.3Ambience
- 3.8Value
Noise • Moderate
Loved For
Santa Barbara
Fit for Foodies
Santa Barbara
Hot Spot
Santa Barbara
Vibrant Bar Scene
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Safety precautions
Cleaning & sanitizing
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
FAQs
Blackbird is rated 4.1 stars by 39 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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36 State St Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Dining areas
Additional information
- Cross street
At the intersection of State and Mason Streets.
- Neighborhood
Santa Barbara
- Hours of operation
Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:15 pm
- Cuisines
Californian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Lounge
- Dining style
Casual Dining
- Dress code
Smart Casual
- Parking details
Hotel Parking
- Public transit
One block from the Santa Barbara Amtrak station.
- Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
- Executive chef
Travis Watson
- Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Website
- Phone number
(805) 882-0135
- Private party facilities
We are available for partial and full buyouts for up to 150 guests. Please contact us at sales@hotelcalifornian.com for more information.