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Bouchon - Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA

Bouchon - Santa Barbara

4.7
4.7
5523 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian
9 West Victoria St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
We are delighted to have added additional outdoor seating but Santa Barbara nights are chilly so bring a sweater or light jacket!

Fresh, local ingredients, prepared with care. Excellent wines that reflect the quality and character of our region and work in concert with the cuisine. Warm, inviting ambiance, service at a relaxed, leisurely pace. Santa Barbara ‘Wine Country Cuisine’ means we source our ingredients using an ‘as-fresh-and-as-local-as-possible’ approach, with fish from the Santa Barbara Channel and produce from the surrounding countryside. We then take into account how these flavors can be presented in concert with our local wines. We believe you’ll taste the difference. Bon Appètit!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, French, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (805) 730-1160
  • Website
    http://www.bouchonsantabarbara.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Vicken Tavitian
  • Private party facilities
    The Cork Room is a one-of-a-kind dining room, available for a memorable private restaurant experience in Santa Barbara. The Grand Table is designed to comfortably accommodate groups of ten to twenty guests. Our extensive wine list features hundreds of selections, many hard-to-find local treasures. Great for intimate gatherings of all kinds!
  • Location
    9 West Victoria St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Barbara
  • Cross street
    State Street
  • Parking details
    City Lot #5 parking available.
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 5,523 people are saying

Bouchon - Santa Barbara reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Great for fine wines

  • California Central Coast

    Californian

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Food

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Service

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Ambiance

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Value

  • Santa Barbara

    Great for fine wines

  • Santa Barbara

    Romantic

  • Santa Barbara

    Good for special occasions

  • Santa Barbara

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bouchon in Santa Barbara delivers a consistently delightful dining experience with "amazing food," "attentive service," and a "warm ambiance." Guests rave about the "perfectly cooked" dishes, such as the duck and scallops, and appreciate the "extensive wine list." Ideal for special occasions, Bouchon creates memorable moments.
5,523 Reviews

  1. Charlie VIP

    San Francisco65 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service as always. Liked the salads

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  2. Andrea VIP

    Vancouver8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dining experience from hostess and server. We ordered the scallop trio to start and enjoyed the three preparations very much. Dinner for me was the duck -moist and served with a delicious succotash. My husband had the sea bass. He enjoyed it, but it was not seasoned enough as he removed the skin. Dessert was crème brûlée. It was tasty and the cream was excellent, but not very much of it - it was mostly brule, which leaned burnt-tasting and thick. I would not order that again. Our service was excellent and we would definitely return.

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  3. Yan

    Chicago2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I don’t like their signature duck dish at all. The desert is plain…

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  4. Varun

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food so much flavor in each dish and service was fantastic Amazing

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  5. Blake

    Orange County1 review

    1.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The waiter made a strange remark to my partner immediately once seated whom I was dining with on a special occasion, which threw our mood off. His overall service was not great, the other staffers and workers were more attentive and I have no complaints. The food was good, however due to the experience with the server being very unprofessional and uncomfortable, I would not recommend.

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  6. Glenn

    Los Angeles9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an absolutely amazing time! It was my wife’s birthday and the staff made her feel really special. The food and service was perfect. I would definitely recommend Bouchon to anyone visiting Santa Barbara.

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  7. Susan

    Montana13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dined at Bouchon prior to a concert at the nearby Arlington Theatre. The wait staff was expedient yet thoughtful in their delivery and service. Food was, as expected, outstanding. We sat out on the patio and the whole experience was delightful. Next time, we'll have more time to linger!

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  8. David VIP

    Los Angeles59 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Bouchon is always conistent. Very good attentive service. Cook on the duck tonight was a bit variable, but flavor profile was what you would expect. The carrot salad was a nice surprise, full of flavor. Would like to see some variation to the menu, but it's all good.

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  9. Lisa

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service & exceptional food - the scallops were unbelievable & the duck breast fantastic. Husband’s rib eye was exceptionally tender & flavorful. All the sauces were perfect. Entire experience very memorable & would highly recommend! Will definitely be back.

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  10. Antoine

    Miami1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The cuisine at Bouchon honors and give a true homage to the French cooking techniques and sauces. The dishes were delicate and subtlety was there, I had a true emotional connection with the asparagus as it brought me back to my grandmother’s kitchen. I have to also note that the service from start to finish was impeccable, with the attention to detail and the presence, all while to being overbearing. Great job!

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Bouchon - Santa Barbara is rated 4.7 stars by 5523 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today
Google Map for Bouchon - Santa Barbara

9 West Victoria St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    State Street
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Barbara
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, French, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    City Lot #5 parking available.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Vicken Tavitian
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.bouchonsantabarbara.com/
  • Phone number
    (805) 730-1160
  • Private party facilities
    The Cork Room is a one-of-a-kind dining room, available for a memorable private restaurant experience in Santa Barbara. The Grand Table is designed to comfortably accommodate groups of ten to twenty guests. Our extensive wine list features hundreds of selections, many hard-to-find local treasures. Great for intimate gatherings of all kinds!

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