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The Brander Vineyard, Santa Ynez, CA

The Brander Vineyard

4.5 (44)
$30 and under
Winery
2401 N Refugio Road, Santa Ynez, CA 93460

About this restaurant

  • Great for fine wines
  • Romantic
  • Great for outdoor dining
Founded in 1975, the Brander Vineyard is one of the winemaking pioneers in Santa Barbara County. We produce a wide range of distinctive, classically styled wines, focusing primarily on Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon, from our estate vineyard in the Los Olivos District AVA. The views are spectacular, the courtyard beautiful and the wines are unparalleled. For parties of 6+, you must call us at 805.688.2455, and leave your CC number to hold your reservation. No shows or cancellations within 24 hours will be charged $10 per person. No tastings after noon on Saturdays. We are known for our Sauvignon Blanc and the Bordeaux style wines we produce. There is also a beautiful airbnb on the property and the Brander Museum of Folk Art.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Winery, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    EVENTS Brander Vineyard is a site-only operation for events. It is the responsibility of the Host to provide all food and rentals through an outside caterer. Guest arrival for a wedding is no earlier than 5:00p.m. and events can be held any day of the week. Set-up can begin after noon, or as determined in advance by management. Seated- 90 maximum Cocktail reception- 125 maximum AVAILABILITY Please call the office at 805.688.2455 or email Events@Brander.com to request a catering packet. WINE/BEVERAGES Brander wines are served exclusively. Caterers with appropriate licensing may provide wine and beer for your guests. All licensing must be faxed to Brander Vineyard prior to event. Caterer is responsible for providing all non-alcoholic beverages.
  • Neighborhood
    Los Olivos
  • Parking details
    We have a very large parking lot on premises.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Entertainment, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wine

What 44 people are saying

The Brander Vineyard reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

44 Reviews
  1. Houndlover VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful setting in an outdoor patio surrounded by mature trees and roses. Went on a Saturday afternoon when they had live music. Also had a chef, cooking up custom tacos and quesadillas on an outdoor grill. Great wine selection by the glass or bottle. Even brought our dog! A definite gem!

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  2. DeanS

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 2, 2021

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Went for the wine tasting. Despite being very quiet in terms of customers we were kept waiting for a long time between each sips (and i must say of all the wineries, Brander gave the smallest sampling). Wines were brought to the table under the arm of the server and whether this was the cause or not, were never served at what I would consider a correct temperature. That said the wines were good, but the whole experience was not at anywhere near the level of the other vineyards visited.

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  3. IGBB VIP

    Los Angeles17 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 2, 2021

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    It was a very casual wine tasting experience. The fountain was dry, the place did not seem quite ready for guests .

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    California Central Coast5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a beautiful afternoon with lovely wine!

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  5. STEVEH

    California Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Visited / Tasted on Saturday afternoon. Brander had a local band playing in their courtyard, and local taco caterer. Wine was great! Food was great! A most enjoyable afternoon.

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  6. Lira VIP

    Los Angeles13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 1, 2021

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Well, this was a bust. We went on a Saturday, so it was busy. There's a downstairs shaded courtyard where they have music and seemed like a pleasant place to sit, but we were told that we had to sit upstairs "because we had an open table rez." Upstairs was not shady, and it was hot. They told us that downstairs cost $15 and you could buy glasses of wine and that upstairs was for tasting ($20). It was impossible to get a server's attention to get on to the next taste. They have food downstairs (tacos and quesadillas) but you had to go back downstairs to order the food. So, we did. After about 25 minutes, when food did not appear, we had to go downstairs and collect the food. The wines they had for tasting included the 2 we were interested in: Sauvignon Blanc and Rosé, but they only had the 2020 vintages of both, and they were not good.

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  7. StannisBaratheon

    Seattle / Eastern Washington5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I absolutely LOVED the afternoon we spent here. Gorgeous area, beautiful and lively patio— and SUCH wonderful service. Was visiting from LA and cannot wait to return!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 23, 2021

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Very mediocre to poor customer service. As members we were looking forward to returning and expected the same personal service as before. We brought two friends to possibly join due to our high praise. We bought a case and they bought a case and we were still charged 2 tasting fees. No ...it’s not printed that the fee is waived with a purchase but come on...members bring two prospective members and purchase 2 cases of wine. Back to Paso Robles and Edna Valley where they appreciate your business, treat you like a valued customer and give you little tid bits of thanks.

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  9. Mimi

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We did not have any food at this location. The survey needs to add N/A choice.

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  10. CathyF

    California Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was excellent, friendly and informative. Great experience!

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FAQs

The Brander Vineyard offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 688-2455.

The Brander Vineyard is rated 4.5 stars by 44 OpenTable diners.

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. California Central Coast
  4. Santa Ynez Valley
  5. Los Olivos

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Google Map for The Brander Vineyard

2401 N Refugio Road, Santa Ynez, CA 93460

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Los Olivos
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Winery, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We have a very large parking lot on premises.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Entertainment, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    EVENTS Brander Vineyard is a site-only operation for events. It is the responsibility of the Host to provide all food and rentals through an outside caterer. Guest arrival for a wedding is no earlier than 5:00p.m. and events can be held any day of the week. Set-up can begin after noon, or as determined in advance by management. Seated- 90 maximum Cocktail reception- 125 maximum AVAILABILITY Please call the office at 805.688.2455 or email Events@Brander.com to request a catering packet. WINE/BEVERAGES Brander wines are served exclusively. Caterers with appropriate licensing may provide wine and beer for your guests. All licensing must be faxed to Brander Vineyard prior to event. Caterer is responsible for providing all non-alcoholic beverages.
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