21 Best Wine Bars in Santa Barbara

“Our server,Cole R, was awesome-very informed and articulate. Food was amazing-cannot overstate the incredible preparation and presentation of the prime rib!“

“My evening at Caruso’s was a world class dining experience. I have been raving to family and friends about my new favorite place to eat on the west coast. The food was plated to perfection and served with a love for customer service unlike anywhere else.
Christian and Tre took wonderful care of my wife and I as we celebrated our anniversary. We were completely surprised and delighted when Christian asked the chef to come out and visit with us toward the end of the meal. I cannot wait to visit Santa Barbara again JUST to come enjoy the Caruso experience again.

With gratitude and thanks,
Jon and Jenn P

PS…I am still dreaming about the carbonara and crudo! I can still picture each perfectly placed vegetable and amazingly prepared fruit that were woven into each dish with absolute perfection.“

“Stopped by a few weeks ago to check it out and glad we did! Small place which makes it cozy and intimate. The outside seating is nice too. Service is awesome as well, they really make you feel welcome... We had red wine and porchetta, which is delish!!! highly recommended...and its local!!!“

“Came a few days ago and did a mixed tasting flight for $25. Two whites and three reds. Everything was good! We were helped by owner Lenny, who is super personable and friendly! The tasting room is super cute and perfect for enjoying the wines.“

“Absolutely 💕 fabulous staff.“

“Attended a rehearsal dinner here last week. Atmosphere was lovely and food was awesome. The best part was the staff- I left behind a very expensive pair of sunglasses and woke up the next morning in a panic when I realized they weren't in my bag. I went back by the restaurant and the nicest lady, Tamara, took my number and said she would reach out to the staff to see if anyone had found them. An hour later, she called and had my sunnies! Lot of integrity with their staff and it made my trip!“

“Great venue. Wonderful crowd!“

“Wine tasting in a relax, low key, fun place. Excellent wines. Our server explained all the wines to us. We enjoyed the meat and cheese board. It was very relaxing and not rushed. The bathrooms are very clean. They had bottles for sale and a little shop. Pleasant atmosphere.“

“Great service, delicious food and nice atmosphere. The guys who was playing guitar on a street was fantastic 🤗!“

“Great little wine bar, far removed from the chaotic, expensive tourist spots. Sean, the owner, has a fun selection of interesting wines, and tasty snacks to go with them. Great happy hour menu, and live music on Thursdays makes this a hidden gem!“

“Great location, service, wine, family friendly, dog friendly and live music what’s not to love ❤️“

“Dropped in for happy hour and sat at the bar—highly recommend! The tuna ponzu and the oysters were both absolutely fantastic and incredibly fresh. But the real star was the Fresh Squeezed Lure Martini. I’m not a martini drinker, and I’ve been totally into grapefruit lately, and this hit the spot perfectly. It wasn't too strong and tasted amazing.
​To top it off, our waitress was over-the-top attentive. Even though the bar area was quite busy, she never missed a beat, which really showed her professionalism. Great food, great drinks, and wonderful service!“

“Ca'Dario was a delightful experience. High quality Italian cuisine marked by every dish excellently flavored. Antonio, our server, was very accommodating and pleasant. Reasonable pricing“

“Nice bar ( take any seat ) order at the counter. Good vibes from the live DJ on the board walk. Delicious Sprizz!“

“We had such a great experience at Pali Wine! Eric and Joey were fantastic — super knowledgeable, welcoming, and made the tasting feel really personalized and fun. He gave us such a great sommelier-style experience and helped us discover wines we absolutely loved. The atmosphere was relaxed and inviting, and we never felt rushed.“

“This place is amazing. I ended up staying all day. Best wine tasting ever. Jamie not only makes the wine but spends time explaining the best wines he is offering for the day and the place is awesome with inspiration everywhere and great music to boot. Thank you Jamie“

“...an absolute must culinary experience! Neptune Radio reporting. ...“

“love this place, great atmosphere and i love how they have games or you can bring your own!“

“Love that this place is celiac safe.
Food is alright, but nothing outstanding. Two of us ordered omelettes, two ordered the avocado toast and the table shared the pancakes. The pancakes you definitely cannot tell are gluten free. The fruit and vegetables were very fresh. Everything kinda lacked seasoning. All of our dishes could have used more salt. I was expecting the dishes to be plated more elegantly given the atmosphere and prices. Plates and food were kinda giving diner vibes.
I will say, their Oreo cheesecake was very good, although had a bit of a grainyness to it.
Service was awful. Servers kept disappearing, it was impossible to get our check, and they brought our food out at different times. A side of sausage was ordered at the beginning, however it was brought at the end of the meal after we said we didn’t want it anymore due to the delay and they still charged us for it, which was a bit annoying.“

“what a great night out as far as i can remember 😬😁! Great tasting wine three bottles made me sleep well later , the band The new vibe were great and even took the time for a little chat with us and photos , thanks for looking after us and being so friendly hope to make it back again soon !“

“My husband and I hosted our wedding reception dinner at Marisella, and we could not be more grateful for the experience. The food was exceptional, the atmosphere was beautiful, and the service was truly outstanding. Erica and Milo went above and beyond to ensure that everything ran smoothly, making us and our guests feel welcomed, comfortable, and well cared for throughout the evening. Their attentiveness, professionalism, and genuine kindness made such a meaningful impact on our celebration. Our wedding reception was an incredibly special evening, and Marisella played a significant role in making it so memorable. We are sincerely thankful to the entire team for helping create such a wonderful experience that we will always cherish.“