Bouchon Santa Barbara
Opened in 1998, this French-Californian restaurant focuses on pairing seasonal dishes with local Santa Barbara County wines.
Founded in 1998 by Mitchel Sjerven, this restaurant was opened specifically to showcase Santa Barbara wines and has no relation to Thomas Keller's brand of the same name. Located on West Victoria Street, half a block west of State Street, it offers an intimate setting and a wine list focused on local county wines, which has received awards from Wine Spectator. The menu changes seasonally, utilizing fish from the Santa Barbara Channel and local agricultural produce. The maple-glazed duck breast with leg confit, French onion soup, and lava cake are frequently mentioned. Open nightly from 17:00, with last seating at 20:30 (21:00 on Friday and Saturday). Reservations are recommended. Within walking distance of downtown.
Opening hours
Nightly from 17:00; Last seating Sun–Thu 20:30, Fri–Sat 21:00
Nearby sights
- Santa Barbara Museum of Art
- Santa Barbara County Courthouse
- El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park
- El Paseo
- Casa de la Guerra
- State Street
- Arlington Theatre
- Moreton Bay Fig Tree