Brothers Restaurant at Red Barn

4.9

1362 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood 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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
Website
http://www.brothersredbarn.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Matt Nichols and Jeff Nichols

Location
3539 Sagunto Street, Santa Ynez, CA 93460
Neighborhood
Santa Ynez Valley
Cross street
Edison Street
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Featured in

68 Monterey Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Seasonal Soup
- Cup$12.00
- Bowl$16.00
French Onion Soup
- Cup$12.00
- Bowl$16.00
House Smoked Salmon$20.00
Dill Cream, Capers, & Red Onion on a Bagel Crisp
Baby Greens Salad$17.00
Stilton Cheese, Poached Pears, and Candied Walnuts with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Hearts of Romaine$16.00
Roasted Garlic Dressing and Shaved Parmesan
Brothers Romaine Wedge$19.00
Ranch, Bacon, Red Onion, Tomato and Blue Cheese Crumbles
Fried Calamari$20.00
Sweet Onions, Chipotle Mayo and Brothers Cocktail Sauce
Tuna Tartare$25.00
Avocado, Spicy Yuzi Vinaigrette & Crispy Ginger
Vegetable Spring Rolls$17.00
Mango Sauce and Asian Salad
Jumbo Mexican White Shrimp$20.00
Served with Brothers Cocktail Sauce
Chinese Chicken Salad
Served with Spicy Mustard Vinaigrette and Crispy Wontons
- Starter$17.00
- Entree$34.00

Mains

Grilled Prime 8 oz. Top Sirloin$42.00
Roasted Garlic Butter and Classic Mashed Potatoes
Baked Horseradish-Dill Crusted Scottish Salmon$42.00
Vegetable Brown Rice and Whole Grain Mustard Sauce
Sauteed Idaho Rainbow Trout$39.00
Classic Mashed Potatoes and Lemon-Chive Sauce
Sauteed Petrale Sole$40.00
Sour Cream and Chive Mashed Potatoes, Lemon Caper and Herb Sauce
Grilled 12 oz. Pork Rib Chop$42.00
Honey Butter Apple Sauce and Bacon Mashed Potatoes
Grilled Prime Filet
Caramelized Onion Potato Gratin, Stilton Cheese-Port Wine Sauce
- 6 oz$54.00
- 8 oz$72.00
Roasted 12 oz. Chicken Breast$39.00
Stuffed with Herbed Goat Cheese and served with Classic Mashed Potatoes and Herb Jus
Oven Roasted New Zealand Rack of Lamb$52.00
Served with Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes and Red Wine-Rosemary Sauce
Grilled 14 oz. Ribeye Steak$75.00
Served with Classic Mashed Potatoes and Whole Grain Mustard-Cracked Black Pepper Butter

What 1,362 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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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 Ambiance
Santa Ynez Valley
Best Value
Santa Ynez Valley
Good for groups
Santa Ynez Valley
Healthy
Santa Ynez Valley
Neighborhood 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.

1,362 Reviews

A
Annalyse
Vancouver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Prime Rib and Tuna Tartar were both amazing!!!
Is this helpful?
M
Marty
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 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.
Is this helpful?
P
Patricia
VIP
Palm Springs
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
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.
Is this helpful?
D
Darlene
VIP
Central Coast
41 reviews
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on December 15, 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!
Is this helpful?
J
June
VIP
New Orleans
51 reviews
4.0
51 reviews
Dined on December 15, 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
Is this helpful?
P
Pam
VIP
Los Angeles
54 reviews
5.0
54 reviews
Dined on December 13, 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!
Is this helpful?
T
Tom
VIP
Los Angeles
53 reviews
5.0
53 reviews
Dined on December 11, 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.
Is this helpful?
P
Pamela
Central Coast
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 8, 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.
Is this helpful?
J
JOHN
Central Coast
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 2, 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 December 12, 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!
Is this helpful?
R
RYAN
VIP
Los Angeles
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent dinner as always! Prime rib was amazing.
Is this helpful?

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 1362 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Brothers Restaurant at Red Barn

3539 Sagunto Street, Santa Ynez, CA 93460

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Edison Street
Neighborhood
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.brothersredbarn.com/
Phone number
(805) 688-4142

Featured in

68 Monterey Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Brothers Restaurant at Red Barn

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

68 Monterey Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Starters

Seasonal Soup

French Onion Soup

House Smoked Salmon$20.00

Baby Greens Salad$17.00

Hearts of Romaine$16.00

Brothers Romaine Wedge$19.00

Fried Calamari$20.00

Tuna Tartare$25.00

Vegetable Spring Rolls$17.00

Jumbo Mexican White Shrimp$20.00

Chinese Chicken Salad

Mains

Grilled Prime 8 oz. Top Sirloin$42.00

Baked Horseradish-Dill Crusted Scottish Salmon$42.00

Sauteed Idaho Rainbow Trout$39.00

Sauteed Petrale Sole$40.00

Grilled 12 oz. Pork Rib Chop$42.00

Grilled Prime Filet

Roasted 12 oz. Chicken Breast$39.00

Oven Roasted New Zealand Rack of Lamb$52.00

Grilled 14 oz. Ribeye Steak$75.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Brothers Restaurant at Red Barn offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Brothers Restaurant at Red Barn restaurant rated?

Is Brothers Restaurant at Red Barn currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Featured in

68 Monterey Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day