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Interior Dining Room  - Ellie's Tap & Vine, Santa Ynez, CA

Ellie's Tap & Vine

4.9
4.9
655 Reviews
$31 to $50
Farm-to-table

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Welcome to Ellie's Tap & Vine... Join us for seasonal cuisine, elegant ranch ambiance and great wine! We are Valley to Table dining, working with many local farms and purveyors; We look forward to seeing you soon! Our menu changes regularly, so please feel free to visit our website: www.elliestapandvine.com or follow us on IG and/or FB.

Our restaurant is located in the heart of Santa Ynez. We boast amazing outdoor seating with great views and because it is often a little chilly in the evening, we have heaters. We are also dog and cat friendly.

We know re-adjusting to dining out is a strange experience for everyone and we are all slowly returning. For now, we will be suspending lunch service.


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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Contemporary American, Grill
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (916) 390-3595
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Joy Reinhardt
  • Catering
    On/Off Premise Catering Available.
  • Private party facilities
    Based upon availability. We have a Private Dining Room that can accommodate up to 30 guests or as little as 10. Please contact Owner, Joy, for Reservations and inquiries. Joy@elliestapandvine.com or 916.390.3595
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Ynez Valley
  • Cross street
    Edison St.
  • Parking details
    Parking Lot and Street parking. We are walkable from most local hotels, and directly across the street from the Santa Ynez Inn.
  • Public transit
    None.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 655 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Best Overall

  • California Central Coast

    Best Food

  • California Central Coast

    Best Ambiance

  • California Central Coast

    Best Value

  • 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

    Healthy

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Neighborhood gem

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Great for fine wines

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ellie's Tap & Vine offers an unforgettable dining experience in the Santa Ynez Valley. The restaurant boasts "fabulous food," a "divine" wine list, and "attentive" service. Guests rave about the "creative" menu, including standout dishes like filet mignon and bread pudding. Chef Joy's hospitality and passion make Ellie's a "must-stop" destination.

655 Reviews
  1. sally

    Jackson Hole

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant was full on a Tuesday evening. Service was good, although they looked a little overworked. The food is quite heavy and certainly I think I would've shared portions had I known we had  the calamari, and there was a massive amount of garlic in it, which I enjoyed, and the flavor was great as well as the tenderness of the squid. Our main courses were very hearty and well cooked. Desert apple crisp was way too sweet with masses of caramel . Overall good but rich and heavy so go hungry and share .

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  2. Fred

    Los Angeles

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve visited Ellie’s in the past and had mixed experiences. However, this establishment has improved significantly in both food quality and service standards. The server was exceptionally personable, and the kitchen was impressively attentive, accommodating my wife’s extensive list of food intolerances with care. We will definitely revisit Ellie's on our next trip.
    Ellie's Tap & VineResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Fred! Thank you for visiting and for your review! We appreciate you! See you next time! Cheers! Joy

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  3. Dana

    Los Angeles

    73 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    73 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always something new and yummy on the menu. Tonight it was the giant crab cake. This place is always a treat when we come to town! Congrats to the team at Ellie’s!
    Ellie's Tap & VineResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you, Dana! We appreciate you! See you next time! Cheers! Joy

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  4. Teri

    Los Angeles

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I can’t say enough about this place, we had the best dinner and the staff/chef was outstanding. Definitely will be back.
    Ellie's Tap & VineResponded on November 12, 2024
    Thank you for your review, Teri! So appreciate hearing about your experience. Cheers! Joy

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  5. Kelly

    Central Coast

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great inventive food, attentive service, relaxed enjoyable atmosphere. Highly recommended.

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  6. Roger

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    4 of us went for dinner and each ordered Domenica different. Everyone enjoyed their meals: short ribs, pork ribs, steak, and PEI mussels in coconut curry.

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  7. Susanne

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are huge fans of Joy and the deliciousness that comes from her kitchen! Part-time neighbors and good friends from Los Angeles treated us to dinner after hearing about the uniqueness of the atmosphere, the "vibe," and especially the food. They were impressed and said it rivals many of their usual "haunts." in Brentwood and Calabasas. They keep a journal of places they have dined and said Elli'e would be top of the list for dining in the S.Y. Valley! We each had a different menu item including the rabbit stew, the pork ribs and the beautifully roasted chicken and my favorite, the salmon. Portions are so generous and will serve to be another great respite to enjoy again today! The server, Brock was very attentive, even as it got busier as the evening went on, as well as being very knowledgeable about each menu item...a big plus! Joy is so warm and friendly and her given talent in re-creating menu items from her Mother's recipes is clearly evident. Her attentiveness to ensuring a great dining experience is evidenced by her visiting with patrons during their time in her dining room! This place is top drawer that will give an experience worth repeating and repeating!!!
    Ellie's Tap & VineResponded on October 28, 2024
    LOVE seeing you two and loved your hugs even more! The World needs more hugging. Incredibly delightful friends too! I look forward to seeing you all of you again and very soon! I hope your birthday was amazing! Joy

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  8. Bridgette

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My sister and I had two excellent meals here while visiting Santa Ynez: Dinner and a lunch the next day. The food was done to perfection. Very well balanced flavors and textures along with an impressive wine list. The meals were sophisticated but made with the love you get from a home cooked meal. Servers were warm and attentive. I will definitely be back on my next trip!
    Ellie's Tap & VineResponded on October 18, 2024
    Thank you for your thoughtful review! I look forward to your smiles next time you visit! Joy

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  9. Norma

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed the small plates and a glass of wine on Wine Down Wednesday.
    Ellie's Tap & VineResponded on October 17, 2024
    Thank you, Norma! We appreciate seeing you regularly! Cheers! Joy

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  10. Bruce

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    One waitress is not enough even on a slow night.. it’s not fair to paying customers to wait so long for food service…
    Ellie's Tap & VineResponded on October 16, 2024
    Thank you for taking the time to speak with me a few moments ago. I agree that one server isn't enough, without support, on an unexpectedly busy night. Your feedback and insight are not lost on me and I appreciate your grace. I look forward to seeing you again for a honeymoon do over. All the best! Joy

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FAQs

Ellie's Tap & Vine offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (916) 390-3595.

Ellie's Tap & Vine is rated 4.9 stars by 655 OpenTable diners.

Ellie's Tap & Vine does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ellie's Tap & Vine

3640 Sagunto St, Santa Ynez, CA 93460-9146

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Edison St.
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Ynez Valley
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Contemporary American, Grill
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking Lot and Street parking. We are walkable from most local hotels, and directly across the street from the Santa Ynez Inn.
  • Public transit
    None.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Joy Reinhardt
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (916) 390-3595
  • Catering
    On/Off Premise Catering Available.
  • Private party facilities
    Based upon availability. We have a Private Dining Room that can accommodate up to 30 guests or as little as 10. Please contact Owner, Joy, for Reservations and inquiries. Joy@elliestapandvine.com or 916.390.3595
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