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Brothers Restaurant at Red Barn, Santa Ynez, CA

Brothers Restaurant at Red Barn

4.9
4.9
1363 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
22:00
Booked 12 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
The Nichols brothers, Matt & Jeff, grew up in Ames, Iowa where their love of cooking, good food and a sense of family and community was nurtured.

The 2013 opening of their second Santa Barbara Wine Country restaurant, Brothers Restaurant at the Red Barn in Santa Ynez, allows them to offer visitors and locals alike great food, wine and hospitality. The brothers strive to have legendary service, innovative cuisine, and a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere that causes you to return time and again.

As chefs, the brothers continue to experiment with new dishes and cuisine, but always with that “from scratch”, homemade element. Fresh ingredients from local producers, a wine list that showcases the region’s award-winning wines and a comfortable and historically interesting atmosphere that takes you back to the romance of the old west. They want you to feel at home, and experience all the best of Santa Barbara’s Wine Country.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (805) 688-4142
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Matt Nichols and Jeff Nichols

What 1,363 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • California Central Coast

    Best Overall

  • California Central Coast

    Best Food

  • California Central Coast

    Best Service

  • California Central Coast

    Good for special occasions

  • California Central Coast

    American

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Best Overall

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Best Food

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Best Service

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Best Ambience

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Best Value

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Good for groups

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Healthy

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Great for fine wines

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Romantic

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Good for special occasions

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Lively

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Brothers Restaurant at Red Barn offers a consistently exceptional dining experience in Santa Ynez. Guests rave about the "outstanding food and service," with highlights like the "best prime rib" and "perfect filet mignon." Despite occasional noise, the "friendly and attentive staff" and extensive wine list make it a beloved local gem.

1,363 Reviews
  1. Devika

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service Scallops were sweet and perfectly cooked and the sole melted in the mouth. Our waiter was very attentive and we loved celebrating our anniversary here The brothers mud pie dessert is a cappuccino ice cream with Oreo crust and chocolate swirls - need I say more? Loved it and would definitely return

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  2. Annalyse

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Prime Rib and Tuna Tartar were both amazing!!!

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  3. Marty

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of the top restaurants in the Santa Ynez Valley. The rack of lamb was devine.

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  4. Patricia

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always lives up to exoectations. We eat here whenever we are close enough.

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  5. Darlene

    VIP

    Central Coast

    42 reviews

    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The Sole fish was very delicious 😋 it may be our new favorite there!

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  6. June

    VIP

    New Orleans

    51 reviews

    4.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food, nice selection on the menu. Wine selection was good, but could add more wine by the glass options. The French onion soup was delightful. A bit loud to carry on conversations, but there were Christmas parties going on and people enjoying themselves. Service as great

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  7. Pam

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    54 reviews

    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service is always outstanding. The drinks are spectacular. It can be a bit noisy, but with the quality of food, and of course the company you keep, it’s lost on everything else. The filet mignon and pork chop were beyond delicious!

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  8. Tom

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    53 reviews

    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always great! Steaks are awesome. Perfectly cooked. French onion soup. Great. Salad. Great. Service is the best.

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  9. Pamela

    Central Coast

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were stellar, as usual. Our server, Matt, is always attentive and the Scallops, pork chop and the best French onion soup outside of Thomas Keller’s. Highly recommend Red Barn. Never disappoints.

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  10. JOHN

    Central Coast

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was good and the service was excellent. My only complaint is this: The website menu shows the main entree choices, then also shows several burger/sandwich options that are more reasonable in cost. However, the menu that was presented to us when we dined on Sunday evening did not display the burger/sandwich options. I suppose we could have asked if the lower priced items were available, but it felt somewhat awkward to do this. We might have chosen the main entree food anyway. However, not seeing the less costly items on the dinner menu that was handed to us felt a little like a "bait-and-switch" situation. If those items are not available during certain times, that information should be clearly indicated on the restaurant's website.
    Brothers Restaurant at Red BarnResponded on 12 December 2024
    Hello John, We are so glad that you enjoyed yourself while dining with us earlier this month. We apologize that you felt awkward asking for our burger/sandwich menu, next time please be bold and ask us, we would not hesitate to bring you a copy of that particular menu. Our standard practice is to present the burger menu automatically in our high top bar section or by request in the dining room or patio. We hope that you are able to join us again and are able to try our amazing burgers and fried chicken sandwich, they are well worth the experience. Cheers to a Prosperous New Year!

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FAQs

Brothers Restaurant at Red Barn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 688-4142.

Brothers Restaurant at Red Barn is rated 4.9 stars by 1363 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
22:00
Booked 12 times today

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Google Map for Brothers Restaurant at Red Barn

3539 Sagunto Street, Santa Ynez, CA 93460

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Edison Street
  • Area
    Santa Ynez Valley
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Matt Nichols and Jeff Nichols
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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