Montecito Wine Bistro

Montecito, United States

4.3

Closed now

20 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards
Free Wi-Fi

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Takes Reservations
Yes
Delivery
No
Take-out
Yes
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Accepts Bitcoin
No
Good For
Lunch
Parking
Private Lot
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Kids
No
Good for Groups
Yes
Attire
Casual
Ambience
Romantic
Noise Level
Average
Good For Dancing
No
Alcohol
Full Bar
Happy Hour
Yes
Coat Check
No
Smoking
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wi-Fi
Free
Has TV
Yes
Dogs Allowed
Yes
Waiter Service
Yes
Caters
Yes
Has Pool Table
No

Description

Specialties

With its casual setting the Montecito Wine Bistro offers a relaxed, yet elegant atmosphere, reflecting the laid back Montecito style. A neighborhood favorite, the restaurant features 2 cozy fireplaces as well as patio seating.

Serving California-​Italian Bistro cuisine, the seasonal menu offers dishes prepared with the freshest organic ingredients from the local farms, grass fed meats and sustainable seafood. The menu is split between appetizers, salads and entrees, including gluten free and vegetarian dishes. Wood-​burning oven makes delicious pizzas. Entrée high-​lights include Sea Bass en Papillote, Californian Kurobuta Pork Spare Ribs, Ravioli al Limone and Angus Grass Fed NY Steak. Desserts — Semi-​sweet Chocolate Torte, Apple Strudel and Kahlua Tiramisu.

Wines of Santa Barbara Winery, Lafond Winery and around the world. Intimate bar serves classic and specialty cocktails. Regular menu and appetizers available in the bar. You can not miss our most popular Ahi Sushi Bites. Private party bookings available. Open Thanksgiving Closed Christmas Day Happy Hour Mon-​Sat 3:00pm — 6:00pm

History

Established in 2011.

Pierre Lafond played a pioneering role in the history of SB County’s wine industry since 1962 when opened the SB Winery — the first commercial winery to open in SB County post-​prohition. The Montecito Wine Bistro is Pierre’s second culinary venue. His other restaurant was located downtown Santa Barbara on State Street — Pierre Lafond Wine Bistro