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Bouchon
- Restaurants
- Santa Barbara, CA
About this business
Bouchon stands by its claim of using fresh ingredients, which is reflected in its contemporary cuisine. Their huge collection of wines comprises of Chardonnays, Pinot Noirs, Red Rhones, Cabarnets etc. The restaurant swears by their bourbon & maple glazed duck, pacific ahi tuna, molten-center chocolate cakes, venison loin and tarte tatin. The service is professional and the best part is that your server can advise you on the food and wine most suitable to your tastes. Their seasonal dishes are to die for. Every dish is a perf... read more
Location details
9 W Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Unprofessional service and average food. – We tried this spot a year ago and it was ok. We decided to give it another try. The service was so bad we actually decided to leave and go next door to Olio y Lemon where as usual we were treated to a first class meal by professional staff who treated us like family. I will never go back to Bouchon nor would I ever recommend it. There are so many far better places at this (or any) price point where they actually care about their customers.
snooty and not great – we were with a group of 14. we were the first to arrive about 20 minutes early and were literally shoo'd out of the restaurant by the arrogant hostess who seemed to have a congenital inability to smile.She ordered us to a bar down the street in ANOTHER RESTAURANT and said she would come and get us. The said bar was noisy and overcrowded so we took a pass and just strolled around the block. We returned close to our appointed reservation time , and acting like they were doing us a favor, let us sit in em... read more
Good but staff over zealous – We enjoyed our evening there, the terrace is quite romantic, the food is good and the service a little to zelous for my taste. They certainly put every effort to make you feel as if you were in a top end gastronomique restaurant. "everything is absolutaly fantastic" according to the server. they over sale the stuff on the menu, which at the end made me feel as if i couldn't really trust what the waiter was saying. Overall we had a good night, being tourists and enjoying a romantic night. If we w... read more
Perhaps my favorite West Coast restaurant – Bouchon is one of the few restaurants that I have visited that is consistently excellent on each and every visit. The ambience of the restaurant is well thought out; interior design is not a "decor of the moment" atmospheric choice, but rather a well designed space with fine dining in mind - simple and elegant. The view of the kitchen, when seated inside, is quite nice and the patio area is also a wonderful place to be seated when the weather permits. The food and wine we have enjo... read more
Don't Waste Your Money – Positive online reviews persuaded me to select Santa Barbara's Bouchon to celebrate my 50th birthday recently. What a disappointment! There is nothing special about the architecture, decor, service, or food. In fact, I'd judge Bouchon to be sub-par in every category. It's an ordinary retail space with budget framed poster art, a standard 8' ceiling that feels even lower, and hard wooden chairs as the only seating option. Dim lighting appears to be their only attempt at creating "atmosphere". The so-c... read more
sporadically excellent, but inconsistent and expensive – At its best, the food is top-notch, but some of the dishes are prosaic for the price. The bouillabaise is excellent, as are the salads. The wine list, service, and atmosphere are outstanding. However, the chicken with mashed potatoes, which is $24, is nothing special. Moreover, the blueberry upside-down cake, which was recommended by the waiter, was mediocre. For these prices, they should deliver more consistently than they do. Still, if you're lucky enough to order th... read more
Best Duck in the World – bouchon has a great atmosphere and great food. Service was exceptional and the timing of dinner was relaxed yet paced to our needs. Wine list is very extensive with California wines although at the high end of the price spectrum. We will go back here again and again.
overpriced and very disappointing – I love food, and I love restaurants. We went in expecting a very nice, expensive dinner celebration. We left very, very disappointed. The wines were extremely overpriced. The sea scallops ($29 for four scallops) were good quality to start, but were ruined by the chefs due to overspicing. There was a chunk of charcoal in the mushroom risotto. The short ribs that my husband had were unimpressive for $29. The sweet potato puree tasted like our child's babyfood jars. I do not recommend this re... read more
Frequently asked questions about Bouchon
How is Bouchon rated?
Bouchon has a 4.6 star rating with 702 reviews.
When is Bouchon open?
Bouchon is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 9:00 a.m.
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