Chase Restaurant

Name: Chase Restaurant
Address: 1012 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, United States, 93101
Telephone: (805) 965-4351
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4

4.0

648 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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Chase Restaurant, a Santa Barbara institution since 1979, is conveniently located at 1012 State Street in the Theater district and showcases a classic elegant Italian décor with an intimate interior bar and an outside patio with high top seating overlooking State Street. Chase Restaurant features the finest meat, seafood and pasta dishes, as well as traditional Italian desserts. Signature dishes include Chicken Piccata served with Fettuccini Alfredo, Eggplant Parmigiana, Veal Valle de Ostra, Penne Carbonara and many more. This warm, romantic Italian restaurant offers a global wine list boasting many Santa Barbara wines which are curated to pair with the bold, rich flavors of classic Italian fare. Custom cocktails featuring spirits blended with seasonal ingredients as well as Italian and craft beer are offered as well. There is free parking in the rear of the restaurant off Anacapa Street.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 24, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian, Steakhouse, Seafood
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(805) 965-4351
Website
https://www.chaserestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1012 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Neighborhood
Santa Barbara
Cross street
Carrillo St.
Parking details
We have a public parking lot located directly behind our building just off Anacapa St. 75min complimentary parking.
Public transit
There is a downtown open air shuttle that picks up and drops off directly across the street. Which is a .25 fare. Cab fare is $10 or less from most hotels.
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Spaghetti Marinara$20.00
Homemade Ravioli$22.00
Fettuccine Alfredo$22.00
Pappardelle Vodka Sauce$22.00
Linguine with Clams$24.00
Chicken Alfredo$24.00
Penne Carbonara$24.00
Pappardelle Primavera$22.00
Angel Hair Puttanesca$22.00
Rigatoni Bolognesa$22.00
Baked Zitti Mostaccioli$24.00
Made with Mild Italian Sausage

Chase Classics

Fresh Grilled Salmon$32.00
Served over a bed of Fresh Vegetables & Roasted Red Peppers Sauteéd in Olive Oil, Garlic & Lemon
Chicken Marsala$28.00
Sauteéd with Marsala Wine & Mushrooms Served with Fettuccine or Spaghetti
Veal Valle de Ostra$29.00
Veal Cutlet, Italian Ham, Mozzarella, Breaded & Grilled. Served with Penne Carbonara
Jalapeño Gorgonzola Frenched Pork Chop$32.00
With Baked Potato or Pasta
Spinach & Veal Ravioli$23.00
Made In-House and Served w/Choice of Sauce
Lasagne alle Tre Carni$24.00

Milanese

Breaded and Grilled and served with lemon wedges Served with Fettuccine or Spaghetti

Chicken$28.00
Pork$28.00
Veal$29.00
Jack's Gourmet Bacon Cheeseburger$29.00
Choice of Fries and Ortega Chilis, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion

Piccata or Provencal

Piccata - sauteéd in Lemon, Wine & Caper Sauce. Provençal - sauteéd in Lemon, Sherry & Garlic Sauce. Served with Fettuccine or Spaghetti

Chicken$28.00
Calamari Steak$29.00
Shrimp$29.00
Veal$29.00
Snapper$29.00
Salmon$32.00

Parmigiana Dishes

Breaded and Baked topped with Marinara sauce and Mozzarella cheese. Served with Fettuccine or Spaghetti

Chicken$28.00
Eggplant$26.00
Eggplant Rolletini$27.00
Stuffed with Ricotta Cheese
Veal$29.00

Fresh Seafood

Fresh Grilled Salmon$29.00
w/ Pasta Baked in a lemon Sherry & Garlic Sauce
Shrimp Scampi$31.00
Cioppino$34.00
Shrimp, fish, mussels, clams and calamari in a red sauce. Served over a bed of Linguine
Fresh Catch of the Day
market price
Fresh Local Grilled Halibut w/ pasta$39.00
Baked in a lemon Sherry and Garlic Sauce

Steaks & Chops

1 day aged, grain fed, 100% Angus beef Served with pasta, baked potato or fries. Loaded baked add $2

8 oz. Filet Mignon$44.00
Frenched Pork Chop$29.00
Lamb Chops$34.00
12 oz. New York Steak$42.00
The Chase Tomahawk Rib Eye Steak$46.00
Huge 24 oz. Bone-In Rib Eye

Sides

French Fries$6.00
Sweet Potato Fries$6.00
Onion Rings$6.00
Sauteed Spinach$6.00
Asparagus$6.00
Steamed Broccoli$6.00

Soups & Salads

Add Sausage or Meatballs $4, Shrimp $6, Meat Sauce $1.50

Cup of Soup$8.00
Bowl of Soup$9.00
Dinner Salad$10.00
Large Caesar Salad$15.00
Large Caesar Mediterranean Style$17.00
with Kalamata olives, boiled egg and tomato
Classic Chopped Cobb$17.00
Classic Bleu Cheese Bacon Wedge$16.00
Warm Spinach w/ Crispy Chicken$17.00

Desserts

Tiramisu$9.00
Italian classic with mascarpone and dark chocolate. Made in house from the original recipe.
Chocolate Lover's Decadent Chocolate Cake$7.00
Rich yummy dark chocolate cake with shaved chocolate on top.
Cannoli$8.00
Thin crispy shell with sweet ricotta cheese filling made from the original recipe.
Cheesecake$9.00

What 648 people are saying

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4.0

4 based on recent ratings

4Food
4Service
4.2Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

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OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chase is our favorite State Street restaurant! The food is delicious, generous & reasonable!
A
Alan
Philadelphia
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food & great service. We love coming here!!!
G
Gianne
Los Angeles
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The steamed mussels were soooo good!!! My husband and I loved our spaghetti 🍝 Service was excellent!
MG
MichaelG
Central Coast
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Warm and cozy. Always friendly and welcoming.
YR
YvonneR
Central Coast
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
It was a nice dinner. Our server was great! Thank you for recommending the Summerland Chardonnay
OT
OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 20, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience4
They seem understaffed. Took way too long for the waiter to come take our drink and food order. Like other reviewers, they were “out of bread” which is ridiculous. Seems they want you to order the garlic bread since it’s not free. They added an automatic 22% gratuity to our bill for a party of 6. That seems a bit high especially given the mediocre service. I love Chase but it has declined in recent years.
M
Mccyawl
San Francisco
101 reviews
vip
3.0
101 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
Cuisine here was good, but nothing special. A typical Italian restaurant that has a broad menu that should appeal to everyone in your group. Service was good but they appeared to be short of staff.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had not dined at the Chase for a number of years and wanted to try them again and we’re so glad we did. It was an overall great experience. They were very professional and accommodating. Warren was exceptional We will definitely be dining there again
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
The restaurant looked beautiful inside. It’s one of our favorites! My husband really wanted the vegan lasagna, but it wasn’t available. His 2nd choice was excellent. You ran out of bread, but I guess you got more because it came later. My husband asked for a non alcoholic beer, but was served a regular beer. He took a drink, but returned it as soon as he realized it had alcohol. Overall it was a good dining experience. It was extra busy so we kinda understand. Our server was good, except for the beer mistake. Still gave her 18% tip.
T
Travel2newplaces
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience4
Chase never disappoints, a treasure of Santa Barbara. Quality food for a fair price.
LE
LynneE
Central Coast
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience4
We were seated and then ignored for too long. Water & bread arrived ASAP but we had to wave at someone to get their attention for our drink order after sitting too long. Everything else was wonderful. Delicious food and stayed warm outside on a cool evening.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always love coming here when I am in the area. Great food.
MM
MickM
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We are local Santa Barbara family who have enjoyed Chase for many years. We have always been very pleased with quality, quantity, and service!
BL
BarbaraL
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is always excellent! Chicken piccata is the all time favorite!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
10 reviews
vip
1.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience3
Started off bad and went down hill. My wine - sent back - must have been bottom of the bottle, it was bitter and tasted terrible. So replaced with another wine. Dinner took about 75 mins to arrive and restaurant was not fully packed, but appeared to be short staff. Our dinners came. Of the 6, 5 were hot. Mine was cold. I sent it back. It came back as other were mostly done, only to realize they reheated my previous so now the chicken was so tough you can’t cut it. Horrible. We never got water refilled. Had to ask other staff for help when our waiter was MIA. Waiter brought dessert to apologize, not his fault. However I don’t eat what he brought so he brought another dessert. It was so dry. Not good at all. All in all our time as a family was priceless… but this restaurant would be one I would not go back too.
P
Pearly
Central Coast
21 reviews
vip
3.0
21 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience3
Slow service. Food was ok
s
sblocal
Central Coast
15 reviews
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
I used to love Chase, so I hate not being able to rave. The food was fine but not outstanding, and the prices have gone up a lot. I don't think my chicken picatta with fettucini was worth $31. Interior wasn't as festive as it used to be. I just am not a fan of the current owners.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
5 reviews
vip
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience2
We were hungry, and wanted it to be good. They told us off the bat that they were out of bread because of the Thanksgiving holiday. The food was just OK and seemed overpriced for what it was. I hate leaving bad reviews but it really was way less than we expected. They eventually did bring bread, but it was cold and at the end of the meal. We found it interesting that they had bread that we could purchase, but didn’t have free bread for the table. The meal was pricey, considering the quality. We left feeling that we would definitely not eat there again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
The waiter was rude, nobody came to our table for 30 minutes. We never even got water glasses. We ended up leaving - absolutely horrible
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Had to wait for 1 hour for someone to come and take the order. The food was not up to mark.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Poor experience on thanksgiving day. Forgot order!
AP
AraceliP
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2022
overall3food5service4ambience5
Oir hist was great, server was nice, bar ambiance was good and the fiod was GREAT! We waited a very long time for our food, however it was really good. Maybe they are just short staffed.
TD
TDBCD
Detroit
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great restaurant. Wonderful Italian food. The servers were fantastic and very attentive. Will definitely recommend to others.
DS
DarrenS
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience4
Worst server ever! He had zero knowledge of the items listed on the menu. He forgot our included salads and then implied that they were an extra charge. In spite of him working there for 18 months, he was awkward and generally inattentive. He was so terrible that even the average/good food could not make up for his bad service!
KB
KellyB
Indiana
4 reviews
vip
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience2
Make sure to read the recent reviews!
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Tango
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience2
Music was loud and annoying. Ordered linguini with clams; clams were leathery.
KF
KathleenF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food. Great service. Fun decor. Twinkling lights. Great drinks.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
The Chase seems to have regained their right to be worthy of your consideration.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was good and the employees are very nice and etc....
G
Gr82laff
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Birthday dinner for my Mom… GREAT service!!!!
TC
TaraC
Central Coast
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful as always! Fantastic food, service and atmosphere!
R
Ryan13
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Delicious food at a reasonable price . This was our first time there while visiting our daughter in Santa Barbara. We all had pasta dishes that were delicious and large portions to give us lunch for the next day . Our server was attentive and knowledgeable regarding the wines. We will be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went here on a whim, both my fiancé and myself were very surprised at how good the food was! Two thumbs up, not only do I recommend this place, but my lady and I will definitely be returning the next time we’re in town!
A
Alan
Philadelphia
41 reviews
vip
3.0
41 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience4
The food is always great. Service is generally wonderful, but last night, Racheal seemed entirely overwhelmed. It was a bit toasty and the air conditioning wasn’t able to keep up.
GS
GenaS
Orange County
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We have dined at Chase many times and the food is always delicious! I love that the entrees include a side of pasta & you can choose from 6 different sauces. Our server Zac, was very friendly and attentive.
MS
MarloS
Yosemite
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server was outstanding.. the chef accomadated a few special requests.. dinner was amazing.
PC
PhillipC
Chicago
29 reviews
3.0
29 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience3
I would def. Go back for the butter pecan cheesecake - made by owners wife . Very good .
A
Atheo
Tahoe
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely best service. Sadly, I’m terrible with names, but our server was on point! Quick, pleasant and most accommodating, especially since we came so close to closing time. Food and drinks fab also. Would definitely come again.
KO
KeelyO
Orange County
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Great service from Victor!
LE
LynneE
Central Coast
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chase is our favorite place to dine on State Street! Excellent Mediterranean food, fun music, & good service.

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Chase Restaurant is rated 4 stars by 648 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

Mar 24, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

1012 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Carrillo St.
Neighborhood
Santa Barbara
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–8:30 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Steakhouse, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We have a public parking lot located directly behind our building just off Anacapa St. 75min complimentary parking.
Public transit
There is a downtown open air shuttle that picks up and drops off directly across the street. Which is a .25 fare. Cab fare is $10 or less from most hotels.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.chaserestaurant.com/
Phone number
(805) 965-4351

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Chase Restaurant

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Dining areas

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Appetizers

Garlic Bread$7.00

Bruschetta$11.00

Fresh Steamed Mussels$16.00

Pesto Bread$11.00

Deep-Fried Raviolis$11.00

Calamari$15.00

Brussels Sprouts$16.00

Fresh Steamed Clams$17.00

Fresh Mozzarella Caprese$16.00

Flatbreads

Margherita$16.00

Three Cheese$12.00

Sausage & Peppers$16.00

Prosciutto & Arugula$16.00

Shrimp & Pesto$16.00

Chicken Carbonara$16.00

Entrees

Pasta

Spaghetti Marinara$20.00

Homemade Ravioli$22.00

Fettuccine Alfredo$22.00

Pappardelle Vodka Sauce$22.00

Linguine with Clams$24.00

Chicken Alfredo$24.00

Penne Carbonara$24.00

Pappardelle Primavera$22.00

Angel Hair Puttanesca$22.00

Rigatoni Bolognesa$22.00

Baked Zitti Mostaccioli$24.00

Chase Classics

Fresh Grilled Salmon$32.00

Chicken Marsala$28.00

Veal Valle de Ostra$29.00

Jalapeño Gorgonzola Frenched Pork Chop$32.00

Spinach & Veal Ravioli$23.00

Lasagne alle Tre Carni$24.00

Milanese

Chicken$28.00

Pork$28.00

Veal$29.00

Jack's Gourmet Bacon Cheeseburger$29.00

Piccata or Provencal

Chicken$28.00

Calamari Steak$29.00

Shrimp$29.00

Veal$29.00

Snapper$29.00

Salmon$32.00

Parmigiana Dishes

Chicken$28.00

Eggplant$26.00

Eggplant Rolletini$27.00

Veal$29.00

Fresh Seafood

Fresh Grilled Salmon$29.00

Shrimp Scampi$31.00

Cioppino$34.00

Fresh Catch of the Day

Fresh Local Grilled Halibut w/ pasta$39.00

Steaks & Chops

8 oz. Filet Mignon$44.00

Frenched Pork Chop$29.00

Lamb Chops$34.00

12 oz. New York Steak$42.00

The Chase Tomahawk Rib Eye Steak$46.00

Sides

French Fries$6.00

Sweet Potato Fries$6.00

Onion Rings$6.00

Sauteed Spinach$6.00

Asparagus$6.00

Steamed Broccoli$6.00

Soups & Salads

Cup of Soup$8.00