Bar Centro Featuring Tyler x Lieu Dit
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Tyler X Lieu Dit was full of surprises on my visit and enough to keep me coming back! The first pour was a sparkling wine. Tyler, Perpetual Reserve, Mae estate vineyard, Santa Rita Hills. It’s bright, effervescent and crisp.
Then came the food. To start the Kale Caesar. Not many people care for kale because it tends to be too rough to digest. Not this one! It’s perfectly massaged to break down the fibers making it easy to eat and enjoyable because of the explosion of...read full review
Then came the food. To start the Kale Caesar. Not many people care for kale because it tends to be too rough to digest. Not this one! It’s perfectly massaged to break down the fibers making it easy to eat and enjoyable because of the explosion of...read full review
I had the absolute pleasure of joining one of the Friday night dinner parties that Tyler x Lieu Dit hosted in their lovely space. The wine is amazing, (I’ve known that for a long time coming during normal business hours) but the chef needs major kudos for the food that was put together to perfectly part with the wines. From gazpacho to crudo to the main course, it was perfection. I wish I could go every Friday. Exceptional service and management like Caroline keep me coming...read full review
Great experience on their inviting and dog-friendly patio. Julie was a terrific host and very informative about the options and wines themselves. We enjoyed a nice charcuterie picnic and look forward to returning!
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 12 - 6PM |
| Saturday | 12 - 6PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Bar Centro Featuring Tyler x Lieu Dit offers a memorable dining experience with exceptional food and wine in a welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant showcases a diverse menu, starting with dishes like the Kale Caesar, which is perfectly massaged to be easy to digest, bursting with flavors from parm, anchovies, roasted pine nuts, and citrus. The seasonal crudo features silky, pristine fish accented with citrus and sea salt, delivering clean and pure flavors that melt in the mouth. For main courses, the fresh mussels prepared by Chef Bane stand out as some of the best, steamed perfectly and served in a savory, buttery broth. The slow braised beef cheeks are tender and flavorful, served with pomme purée, pan-seared broccolini, carrots, and local aromatics, while the seasonal cassoulet with Mary’s chicken, motley-cru sausage, mushrooms, cannellini beans, and citrus offers comforting, satisfying flavors. The wine selection complements each dish perfectly, starting with sparkling wine, followed by chardonnay and Ad Ripa Cabernet Sauvignon RSW. The inviting, dog-friendly patio creates a relaxed setting, enhanced by attentive hosts and knowledgeable staff. Regular events like Friday night dinner parties feature fantastic wines and expertly paired dishes, making it a must-visit spot in Santa Barbara. Overall, Bar Centro provides a delightful blend of great food, excellent wines, and friendly service, ensuring visitors want to return.