Intermezzo By Wine Cask

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   SGBB

   San Francisco

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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   Oyster Rockefeller was amazing along with my favorite pizza and beet salad. Delicious!

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   Daen

   Los Angeles

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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   Fantastic look and feel to this exactly what SB needed place! The mushroom truffle pizza was excellent with an abundance of mushrooms and delicious house made dough. The rocknroll vibe was well balanced with classy decor, including a stunning copper bar that beckons you to hang for a martini with the gregarious onwer. Just go!

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   Smash

   Los Angeles

   24 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   24 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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   Squash Blossom Pizza and Oyster Rockefeller to die for! Back courtyard always lovely.

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   OpenTable Diner

   Central Coast

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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   Love sitting in the inner courtyard. Great wine selection by the glass. Perfect setting before a concert at The Lobero or to just relax and dine.

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   CarolineL

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

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   Great service Great food I will be back for sure and highly recommend.

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   BrianaB

   Austin

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

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   Had to wait a long time for food but it was outstanding and the service was great!

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   Vixpix

   Los Angeles

   5 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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   Love this restaurant! Have been here about 7 or 8 times and am never disappointed. The back patio is lovely and the service is great, but it’s the food we keep coming back for.

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   Rockerbox

   Central Coast

   21 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   21 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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   My wife and I went to Intermezzo to celebrate my birthday - a "special occasion" entry was on the on-line reservation form and I duly completed it. We have eaten at The Wine Cask and Intermezzo many times over the years and had our usual expectations of good food and service. We arrived a few minutes early and were promptly seated and given water. Then we waited. After ten or fifteen minutes our (very friendly) waiter arrived and took our drink order. Then we waited. Another ten or fifteen minutes passed by and we received our cocktails, which were very good. We placed an order for a shared appetizer (oysters) at that time. We sipped our drinks, and waited. I caught the waiter's eye and ordered a bottle of Sancerre to go with the oysters, and we placed our order for a salad and the main courses. The oysters arrived and then we waited some more for the wine - another ten minutes or so. The oysters and the wine were very good. The plates were cleared, the salad arrived and then we waited another thirty minutes for the main course, but we did have wine, which was rapidly depleting. During the wait I ordered a glass of red wine to go with my main course and it arrived quite quickly. It sat there for the next little while until the main course came. The food was good and plentiful and our waiter still friendly. When we had finished eating, the table was cleared and we were offered desert - we ordered one to share. It was now well into the evening and the dessert came quite quickly, and was very good. I can only suppose that the restaurant was understaffed, because there were not many customers but the service was incredibly slow. No-one wants to be rushed through a meal, but we endured significant waits throughout the evening from the moment we sat down. In addition, the birthday aspect was completely ignored. Why the restaurant asked whether this was a special occasion seems pointless as it was never addressed. Overall a disappointment, but good food.

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   Smash

   Los Angeles

   25 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   25 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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   Another wonderful night at Intermezzo celebrating yet another girlfriends birthday!! Food was delicious as always. Little Gem salad with grilled Salmon was fresh and tasty. Exotic Mushroom Pizza with white sauce was AMAZING!! And the Crispy Chicken Cutlet with lemon-butter-caper sauce and arugula was really great! The owner brought out a complimentary birthday Creme Brûlée for my girlfriends birthday! Really thoughtful and delicious!! Ask to sit in front of the fireplace… best seat in the house… You won’t regret it! Thank you Intermezzo… once again fantastic! IMHO, one of the best places in SB!!

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    AnthonyC

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2022

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    Excellent service and superb food. The chef and staff are top rate

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2022

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    Yet another great dining experience at Intermezzo. I brought a few friends from Napa and Long Beach to check out the scene and we were not disappointed Ted. The staff were friendly and welcoming. And as always the food was exceptional. From presentation and quantity to exceptional taste and balance. I’ll be back again soon!

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    Lucky

    Central Coast

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2022

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    Food was delicious. Surprised that special dinner salad was $26 - I’m not talking entree - I’m talking side salad. Kitchen must have gotten backed up - it was tight getting g out the door to the show on time.

    Intermezzo By Wine CaskResponded on May 17, 2022

    Hello Lucky, John O'Neill, Owner of Intermezzo here. (2 part response due to character constraints) First, Thank you so much for your visit this past weekend. I so happy you found our food to be delicious! With regard to your pricing concern on our salad specials... We offered two that evening. 1. DiStefano Burrata & grilled white peach with market lettuces, apple gastrique & Ligurian EVOO for $24 and 2. Local Rock Crab Salad w/ celeriac, parsnips, apples, radish, chervil, olive oil $28.

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    LoriZ

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2022

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    I loved everything about it. Great food, wonderful cocktails and excellent customer service.

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    GaryS

    Orange County

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2022

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    Server Jamie was excellent as was the food!

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    Smash

    Los Angeles

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2022

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    Another great night for a friends birthday celebration at Intermezzo. Jamie our server was fantastic and his food suggestions were spot on! We keep coming back and it gets better and better with each visit. Keep up the good work Intermezzo! SB needed something like what you are now consistently delivering!! So good!!

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    tomz1968

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2022

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    Always amazing food and service! Thank you to everyone last night, fun time!

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    serene

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2022

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    Food and service was excellent. Can’t wait to dine here again!

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    SantaBarbaraRuss

    Central Coast

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2022

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    First time back at Intermezzo after the last few years, and what delightful changes had occurred! Much more complete menu (now food to share, pizzas and full menu items) and very tasty! My wife enjoyed the Meatballs as her main course, and I loved my Mussels. We sat outside in the courtyard between Intermezzo and The Wine Cask and it felt like being in a small plaza in Europe. We definitely will be back!

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2022

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    Excellent food and service and very pretty restaurant.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2022

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    BEST PIZZA I HAVE EVER HAD…let me explain. I have never asked to speak to a chef and thank them. This pizza changed all that. Layers of different flavors presented on this charred crispy crust that gave way to this killer warm fluffy goodness. Savory and sweet was perfectly balanced with what looks like a pepperoni pizza but hides honey, and crunchy pistachios underneath the melting cheese…OMG so good 🤤 I also want to take a moment and shout out the incredible staff that waited on me and my lady. One of the partners of the restaurant, Diane came by our table and chatted with us for a little bit and asked us what brought us in. Adding to that John the owner also made his way to us and made us feel right at home explaining the sophisticated rock and roll vibe that makes their restaurant fine and hip. Love the vintage black and white Rock n Roll photos. We always loved the wine cask…but somehow it’s even better. Looking forward to making our way their many more times.

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    JohnO

    Central Coast

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2022

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    We love this place. Always delicious with attentive service. Lobster Thermidor is awesome! And the Hangar Steak and NY Strip are incredible… better than that unnamed steak place in Montecito! IMHO. Thanks Intermezzo for coming back in a big way!!

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    ChloeC

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2022

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    Everything we had was excellent – oysters Rockefeller, baby gems Cesar, filet mignon with fries and a Meyer lemon crème brûlée with local blueberry compote. Amazing service and ambience. I’ve never had something from here that I didn’t like

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    Hydrogen

    Central Coast

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2022

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    I was a regular at Wine Cask but for many years it has been closed for quite some time so I decided to try Intermezzo bar and Cafe. I took my guests visiting from Paris here for dinner. The service was very slow. A waiter poured water right away. There were many waiters but they just passed by us. We waited for a good 15 min before a waiter came to take our order. We ordered the pate, the pizza for the kids, salmon, clams, fries and prawn. It took a long time for the foods to come out. The pizza didn't look any different compared to those from Domino or Rusty. Actually Rusty pizza is better. The pizza was soggy. The kids each had one slice and didn't want a second slice. The fries were okay, we had better. The pate was tasteless. The toasts for the pate and for the clams had a lot of cream on top. Terrible idea! You eat toast with pate and clams, you do not need to put cream because it changes the taste of the foods you eat with it. Furthermore, toasts were soggy instead of crispy since they put too much cream on top. The clams dish was too salty. I was so embarrassed and must apologize my guests for the terrible foods. No way I would come back there.

    Intermezzo By Wine CaskResponded 4 days ago

    Hello Thuc-Quyen, John O'Neill, owner of Intermezzo by Wine Cask here... Thank you for taking the time to write your review. We are sorry your experience with us did not meet your expectations. As you know, taste and personal preference are highly subjective. Might we suggest you try our friends at Bouchon, The Lark or Ca’Dario. These restaurants may be better suited for you. Also, our friends at Rusty's Pizza may be reached at 805-564-1111

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    melissad

    Orange County

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2022

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    Nice court yard ambience. Santa Barbara casual style

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    OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 20, 2022

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    What an incredible experience. The chef had completely outdone himself, but that wasn’t all. The service was absolutely impeccable. Russ and Joe were personable, attentive, and crazy knowledgeable. If there is one restaurant you HAVE to eat at while visiting Santa Barbara, this is it!!!

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    croatia

    Central Coast

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2022

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    Family here for Easter. A great local spot for an SB vibe and terrific food.

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    DianaR

    Los Angeles

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2022

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    Love this restaurant. Have been coming for over 10 years and it’s one of the most consistent places in SB… Keep Up the great work!

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    stevea

    Central Coast

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2022

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    wonderful service, wonderful food - great experience

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    Smash

    Los Angeles

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2022

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    Date night with my man… he loves the NY Strip… I love the Salmon!! Service was spot on as always and the Intermezzo Red was delish!! Highly recommend Intermezzo! And try the Deconstructed White Russian… AMAZING!!

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    globalsoul

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2022

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    Uneven service, limited menu, reticence to make modifications.

    Intermezzo By Wine CaskResponded on April 16, 2022

    Hello Globalsoul, John O'Neill, owner of Intermezzo here. Thank you for visiting. I'm sorry you didn't enjoy your experience. It would be helpful if you could share with me specifics as to where we dropped the ball on your table. And, I'm sorry you feel our menu is limited, as we offer 40 menu items ranging from appetizers, salads, steak, poultry, seafood, shellfish, pizza, pasta, burgers and multiple nightly specials. I'm also confused as we gladly honor all modification requests when possible.

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    FranksinSB

    Los Angeles

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2022

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    We always request the interior courtyard; it’s pretty, quiet, and a special dining experience. Last night the 4 of us shared the banana split for dessert – all smiles.

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    MarkD

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2022

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    Wife’s birthday

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    OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2022

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    Paul is the best waiter and the food is excellent!

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    ConnorB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 3, 2022

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    The Gambas Al Jillo was amazing! definitely would recommend this place to our friends!

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    AnnaM

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 3, 2022

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    We had the best server. So fun. Will definitely go back. The meatballs appetizer was so good. Glad we went

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    Isra

    Palm Springs

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2022

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    Whatever you do … get the Pizza! It’s soooo worth it! As an appetizer or as main dish either way it’s delicious! Their house wine is exceptional as well!

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    jjhrad

    Central Coast

    28 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2022

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    I received a confirmation from OpenTable re an outdoor table. When I showed this confirmation upon arrival, the hostess said that OpenTable never communicated the outdoor table confirmation to the restaurant.

    Intermezzo By Wine CaskResponded on April 28, 2022

    Hello Julien, John O'Neill, owner of Intermezzo here. Thank you for visiting. We're constantly striving to improve our offering so I appreciate your candor. Yes, you can submit seating requests via Open Table, not sure why that didn't show. However, seating requests are not guaranteed, especially on busy Lobero Theater nights. As a fellow SB Rotarian I thank you for your input. Our team works extremely hard to exceed expectations... my sincerest apologies for missing the mark during your visit.

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    Rock

    Sacramento

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2022

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    Great place to go prior to events at the Lobero. Just make sure you reserve plenty of time to enjoy your meal and get to the show on time.

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    John

    Palm Springs

    69 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    69 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2022

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    What a lovely evening! We really felt special here. Knowledgeable staff (wine suggestions, entree info), attentive from start to finish (constantly-filled water glasses, always there when needed) and really out-of-the-ordinary menu choices, all made for a special evening. We'll return, for sure!

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    JD23

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 27, 2022

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    We had in incredible meal. All 4 of us loved our food. The waitress was one of the best we’ve had in Santa Barbara. Highly recommend and we will be back soon!

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