Description:
Take a 20-year-old wine shop, a large 1920s landmark dining room with a big stone fireplace, an outdoor dining patio, and outstanding Italian fare, mix them with an attractive staff and clientele, and you've got the Wine Cask -- the most popular upscale dining spot in Santa Barbara. You'll be treated to comforting creations by Chef John Pettitt, such as pan-roasted arctic char in a Dijon-artichoke emulsion. Other options include Australian lamb chops, or pasta with chanterelle mushrooms, baby artichokes, and gold beets. The wine list reads like a novel, with more than 2,000 wines ($14-$1,400), and has deservedly received the Wine Spectator award for excellence. A happy hour takes place at the beautiful maple bar from 4 to 6pm daily.
- © Frommer's 2013
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User Reviews for Wine Cask
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Great atmosphere - great time
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My daughter and I were on a "mother-daughter" trip and decided to dine here based on other recommendations. The atmosphere and decor are beautiful. We ate outside as it was...
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- posted on 11.21.12
- by Lina C
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Kitchen performance uneven
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The Wine Cask considers itself a high end restaurant, and the prices reflect this. Their wine selection, also reflects this. The kitchen's performance does not. The menu seems...
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- posted on 11.20.12
- by oliveoil50
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Good food, service just OK
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We had a nice dinner in the lovely courtyard but our server may have left work early because there were only two other tables occupied. The other staff did take care of us but there...
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- posted on 11.12.12
- by billingw
Awards:
Frommer's
- Highly Recommended 2010
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: 800/436-9463
Address:
- 813 Anacapa St
- In El Paseo Center
- Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Payments:
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Hours:
- Mon-Thurs 11:30am-2pm and 5:30-10pm; Fri 11:30am-2pm and 5:30-11pm; Sat 5:30-11pm; Sun 5:30-10pm
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