The Bistro at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

4.6

530 Reviews

$50 and over

American

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 1 time today

Charming
Healthy
Great for brunch

Named “Top 100 Best Al Fresco Dining Restaurants in America” by OpenTable, The Bistro offers a casual and relaxed atmosphere to dine and enjoy sweeping views of the coastline. Local produce and sustainable seafood highlight an acclaimed menu of traditional bistro favorites, including brick oven flatbreads, seasonal salads and the signature Santa Barbara burger.

Please note that holiday reservations are only available for in-house guests. Room confirmation number is required to officially confirm your dining reservation during these times.

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For parties with 6 guests or more a 26% service charge fee will be added to your final bill. For all guests there will be an 8.75% California State tax added to the final bill.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Mediterranean, Californian
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:30 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(805) 571-4217
Website
http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/california/santa-barbara/dining/the-bistro
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Justin Purpura
Private party facilities
The Bistro offers a private dining space that accommodates up to 20 guests. Please inquire with The Bistro for requests of larger, non-private, reservations or buyouts.

Location
8301 Hollister Ave., Goleta, CA 93117
Area
Santa Barbara
Cross Street
Hollister
Parking details
Self Parking and Valet
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Avocado Toast*US$26.00
heirloom tomatoes, pickled vegetables, arugula, multi grain
Belgian Waffle or Pancakes*US$24.00
seasonal berry compote, cinnamon streusel, vanilla whipped cream
Steel Cut Oatmeal*US$18.00
caramelized apple cinnamon purée, artisanal dried fruits
Egg White Frittata*US$27.00
red onion, bloomsdale spinach, crumble feta, sundried tomatoes
Bacara Breakfast*US$38.00
includes juice, coffee & tea, three eggs any style, country potatoes, toast; With your choice of: applewood smoked bacon, pork sausage or chicken apple sausage

House Specialties

SB Smokehouse Salmon*US$28.00
hot house cucumber, tomato, pickled shallot, capers, lemon, herb cream cheese, toasted bagel
Chorizo Burrito*US$27.00
peppers, potatoes, eggs, cheddar cheese
Traditional Benedict*US$28.00
poached egg, capocollo ham, english muffin, hollandaise

Sides

Chicken Apple SausageUS$8.00
Pecan Smoked BaconUS$8.00
Pork SausageUS$8.00
Country Style PotatoesUS$8.00
Fruit BowlUS$14.00
Berry BowlUS$16.00

Pastries

Butter CroissantUS$5.00
Chocolate CroissantUS$5.00
Glazed DonutUS$5.00
MuffinUS$5.00
ToastUS$5.00
BagelUS$8.00

What 530 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.9Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

California Central Coast
Best Ambience
California Central Coast
Great for brunch
California Central Coast
Healthy
California Central Coast
American
Santa Barbara
Best Ambience
Santa Barbara
Innovative
Santa Barbara
Healthy
Santa Barbara
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Bistro at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara offers an "outstanding experience" with "fantastic service and awesome food." The restaurant impresses with "stunning waterfront views" and a "peaceful ambiance." While some guests noted slow service and high prices, the "memorable" experience and "friendly staff" make it a top choice.

530 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
New York City
19 reviews
2.0
19 reviews
Dined on 20 September 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
The view and settings are perfect! The resort is impeccable designed and maintained and the Bistro is located in an amazing area close to the pool and beach. Food is average, missing style and kick, drinks are ok but nothing out of ordinary. Disappointing. Service is subpar - they are missing professional personnel matching the expectations. Prices are on the high side so there is a gap between what you get and what you pay. Worth visiting only to enjoy the settings and the atmosphere!
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Mario Giovanni
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I recently had the pleasure of celebrating a special lunch at this incredible restaurant, and it exceeded all expectations. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with a warm and attentive welcome, setting the tone for a memorable experience. The intimate setting made for a perfect, relaxing atmosphere, and the stunning waterfront views were simply breathtaking. The upscale lunch menu offered a variety of delectable options, each dish more flavorful and artfully presented than the last. What truly made the experience exceptional was the peaceful ambiance—the low noise level allowed for easy conversation without any distractions. It was the perfect balance of elegance and tranquility. Whether you’re looking for a romantic meal or a refined gathering with close friends, this restaurant is an absolute gem. Highly recommended!
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Candice
San Joaquin
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on 15 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The views are great and the breakfast/brunch buffet was so delicious. Ozzy and Lucy were wonderful! They treated us so well.
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Victoria
Central Coast
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 5 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We stayed at The Bacara Resort to celebrate our 1-year wedding anniversary. Our breakfast at The Bistro during our stay was a highlight of our trip. This is because we were fortunate to have Dulce as our server. She took excellent care of us and made sure we had a wonderful breakfast with a spectacular view and added special touches to make for the most wonderful and memorable celebration during our stay. All of the staff at The Bistro were top notch, but Dulce went over and beyond to make sure we had the most memorable and special lunch.
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Steve
Phoenix
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 5 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding experience , sat us right on time (honored our request for outside) , service was prompt and efficient and food was great! Highly recommend if you can afford it
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Jas and Tony
Los Angeles
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 17 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed excellent service. German was very attentive and we appreciated it! The waiters worked as a team to keep us happy.
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cynthiaK
Los Angeles
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on 7 August 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food needs to be edited to exclude unnecessary elements.
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SteveH
Central Coast
19 reviews
vip
2.0
19 reviews
Dined on 15 June 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We have been dining at several of the restaurants at The Bacara. Wanted to have a relaxing and tasty casual dinner. Unfortunately, the menu is VERY LIMITED!! Quality of food was very bland. That said, the service was FANTASTIC!!!
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PS01
Los Angeles
673 reviews
vip
3.0
673 reviews
Dined on 5 June 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love Bacara... One of my favorite spots in the whole world.
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PS01
Los Angeles
673 reviews
vip
5.0
673 reviews
Dined on 4 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic service and awesome food! However as a regular to Bacara, the prices are keep on going up and up!!!
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The Bistro at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara is rated 4.6 stars by 530 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 1 time today

Google Map for The Bistro at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

8301 Hollister Ave., Goleta, CA 93117

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Hollister
Area
Santa Barbara
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:30 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Mediterranean, Californian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Self Parking and Valet
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Justin Purpura
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/california/santa-barbara/dining/the-bistro
Phone number
(805) 571-4217
Private party facilities
The Bistro offers a private dining space that accommodates up to 20 guests. Please inquire with The Bistro for requests of larger, non-private, reservations or buyouts.

The Bistro at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

À la Carte

Avocado Toast*US$26.00

Belgian Waffle or Pancakes*US$24.00

Steel Cut Oatmeal*US$18.00

Egg White Frittata*US$27.00

Bacara Breakfast*US$38.00

House Specialties

SB Smokehouse Salmon*US$28.00

Chorizo Burrito*US$27.00

Traditional Benedict*US$28.00

Sides

Chicken Apple SausageUS$8.00

Pecan Smoked BaconUS$8.00

Pork SausageUS$8.00

Country Style PotatoesUS$8.00

Fruit BowlUS$14.00

Berry BowlUS$16.00

Pastries

Butter CroissantUS$5.00

Chocolate CroissantUS$5.00

Glazed DonutUS$5.00

MuffinUS$5.00

ToastUS$5.00

BagelUS$8.00

What 530 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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