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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