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Chase Restaurant, Santa Barbara, CA

Chase Restaurant

3.4
3.4
792 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
21:00
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for business meals
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Up to 70 people.
  • Area
    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.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

What 792 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.4
3.4 based on recent ratings
  • 3.6Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Santa Barbara

    Healthy

  • Santa Barbara

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Santa Barbara

    Good for special occasions

  • Santa Barbara

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chase Restaurant offers an authentic Italian dining experience in Santa Barbara with a charming old Italy ambiance. Guests rave about the "excellent food" and "amazing service." Signature dishes like chicken piccata and homemade ravioli delight visitors. While there can be occasional service delays, the staff's friendliness and delicious cuisine make it worth a visit.

792 Reviews
  1. Lisa

    Central Coast

    52 reviews

    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Caesar Salad was fresh and the dressing was a tasty surprise. The Veal Milanese breading was crispy and paired nicely with the buttery, cheesy fettuccine. My friends both enjoyed their Spinach Ravioli and Pappardelle Vodka. Topped it off with us all sharing the Warm Lava Cake...delish!

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  2. Peter

    VIP

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 29 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I had the veal in a garlic sauce, with papperdelle pasta, which was delicious. The canoli to follow were ok, though over-large, and very sweet. The place certainly has a vibe, but we found it a bit loud - I've noticed on my visit here that Americans can't speak to the person next to them without yelling. Not sure what that's about. The one inexcusable is that they were out of espresso. An Italian restaurant, early in the weekend, and no espresso. Ridiculous! We were offered regular coffee, but if they knew anything about Italy, they'd know that espresso IS the regular coffee!

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  3. Tom

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    40 reviews

    3.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Reminds me of a down-sized Buca di Pepo. Small space with dark wood and deep burgundy booths with Frank Sinatra music playing. The lights annoyingly flickered all night. The food was good, but unlike Buca the portion size was small. I sat at the bar and the bartender/server was personable. Good, but not a memorable experience.

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  4. richard

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 21 September 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    After enjoying this restaurant for around 40 years of consistently good food, something has changed. The dressing on my usually loved Caesar salad was so strongly tasting that I just couldn't eat it. The veal in my veal parmigiana was overcooked and so tough it was like shoe leather. Otherwise, the same nice relaxed ambiance and excellent service. Don't think we'll be back.

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  5. Nancy

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 September 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We had dinner reservations at 8pm but did not receive our food until 9:40pm. The restaurant closed at 10pm, so the staff was taking down tables and umbrellas around us as we ate our food! Our waitress disclosed that she actually forgot to submit our food order after first telling us that the kitchen was backed up. On the positive side, the food was delicious when it arrived and the portions were very generous. This is our second time dining here and our experience has been the same both times - the food is excellent but the restaurant seems to be lacking proper management and low on staff. It feels like the restaurant is being run by people with no experience in hospitality and absolutely no oversight by the owners. I'm sorry to say this, as I really hope this restaurant will survive in Santa Barbara. If they could get a great manager and well-trained staff, it would make all the difference.

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  6. tamara

    VIP

    Central Coast

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 15 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    What music they are playing makes all the difference in the vibe and overall experience.

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  7. Rasem

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The waitress Rachelle was very helpful; professional; kind and knowledgeable.

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  8. L.A.

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 11 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice restaurant in Santa Barbara on State street The atmosphere and ambience is truly Italian and the food is good. I don’t think there’s a bad choice for dinner selection so enjoy, relax and have fun.

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  9. Steve

    Phoenix

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 6 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was seated promptly at a table of my choice, service throughout the meal was great and the veal piccata was outstanding

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  10. Julie

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 2 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and the service was excellent. We would definitely go there again!

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FAQs

Chase Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 965-4351.

Chase Restaurant is rated 3.4 stars by 792 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
21:00

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Chase Restaurant

1012 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Carrillo St.
  • Area
    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
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
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