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Such a beautiful wine tasting room at the end of the pier! We came right at Sunset and the view was gorgeous. They have such a cute vibe inside with plenty of seating for both small and large groups. You basically order your bottle of wine or you can do the tastings at the counter and then you're able to take your bottle of wine to one of the seating area areas or walk back-and-forth for your next tasting. Would definitely love to come back here for date night.
Wine by the Sea had a great atmosphere! Unlike most tasting rooms, you get to enjoy your wine with an ocean view. There's both indoor and outdoor seating, all first come, first served. We went with the signature tasting flight - $24 per person for five pours, about a glass and a half. It's more worth it if you can grab one of the outdoor edge seats for the full view. The service was great and the scenery made the experience even better!
When ever i visit Santa Barbara i make sure to visit deep sea tasting room. the views are great, the wine is just perfect and well the place is just a vibe!! what more do you want ? As always a flight of tasting wines is the way to go ( well it has been for me recently) after that i make my selection. During the weekday you can find plenty parking in the harbor.
Excellent views and ample patio seating make this spot a must-visit if you're in town! We truly enjoyed our afternoon sampling wines and enjoying the sunshine on the patio. The classic wine tasting list had a wide variety of wines in it, all of which tasted great! The servers were so friendly and we even had the free entertainment of a presumably drunk 60+ year old man jumping off the rail pictured here into the water for a nice long swim to shore. Not sure what his plans were there but the servers did a great job ignoring the scene he was hoping to cause and carrying on with business as usual. I really enjoyed this spot and being out on the pier, 10/10 recommend!!
Amazing views!! The wine was wonderful. We got here when they first opened to get a seat outside and we are glad we did! It felt intimate and I feel like it's only worth coming here for that edge seat. The service was great she let us try different wines before we decided on what we really wanted. Would totally come back.
What a great place to come by and relax and have few glasses of wine. The views are amazing and it's just such a chill place. We went yesterday on a Sunday and it was raining out so we sat inside and it's feels so homy. The selection of the wines is really good as well. The guy working was super nice and helpful he knew his stuff service was awesome. If your in the area this is the place to check out if you like wine and beautiful views.
First timer at Santa Barbara, went on a Frdiay afternoon, this place is located in Stearns Wharf towards the end of the boardwalk. This place wasn't hard to find. The area as you walk in was under renovation, and as you walk through to the bar, is a lounge area, couches, chairs, coffee table and their bar then a balcony with more seating accommodations if you want to sip some wine while enjoying the ocean view. Price was super affordable for a flight, majority of their wines are on the mild dry side but they taste so good! My favorite was their Rosè. Unfortunately, no food items at the time of our visit, but they offer a cheese platter to pair with your wine. We got their Valentines day promo and enjoyed our wine with chocolates! Super friendly staff, enjoyed being here.
The view and wine here are very good, but I'm giving this three stars due to the process and policies, which turned a beautiful, relaxing afternoon into an annoying chore. It was another lucky 75° Santa Barbara "winter" day and this wine bar is located right on Stearns Wharf... On the second floor, with an amazing, unobstructed view of the mountains and ocean. I went up to the counter to purchase the five flight red tasting, the girl friendly and bubbly, gave me a small, measured pour, 1oz? Very small. and told me to come back when I was ready for the next one. I didn't think anything of it and I went outside, had a sip, started to enjoy the beauty of the day. quickly realized, I'd need to go back inside number of times in order to continue to get the next glass... And the next... And the next... Interrupting the vibe. So I went I'm and asked the girl for all the times at once and she said... no I thought that was strange so I asked her if there was a law prohibiting her all of the ones at once and she said no. They just would run out of glasses. She pointed me to the area right next to her at the bar... which had eell over 200 glasses sitting there as there was nobody but two people in the bar, which had maybe 25 tables. I thought this was strange and I asked her. There's nobody here. You're not going to run out of the glasses. She said that if she did it for me she'd have to do it for everybody else here. I pointed out there were two other people here, but she just walked away. Although it might seem like a fairly minor issue, $30 for 5 sips of wine is pretty steep. I would recommend to management that rather than tell their customers to be their own waiters, they buy a few more glasses. Maybe 1000 glasses will be enough to serve 3 people next time.
We've been to Deep Sea twice and both times, we had nice experiences. Wine tasting with the best view in SB! Our server was super friendly and attentive. We enjoyed the Chardonnay and red blend the best and bought a couple bottles to enjoy at home with friends. The prices are fair. I spilled some red wine and the server gave me a cloth with stain remover that saved my blouse and coat....major props for the helpfulness of the staff. Can't wait to go back and enjoy more wine and the view!!
Wonderful location for an afternoon of wine tasting. Located right on the pier, this tasting room is on the second floor with beautiful views of the ocean. There is no bad place to sit here, and they have both indoor and outdoor seating. We sat inside right at a window, and it was perfect to enjoy our wine while looking out over the water. While we weren't here for sunset, I imagine this would be a perfect spot for watching it. Great selection of wine. They have different flight options, and we chose their signature flight to get a variety of red, white, and rose. Lovely option to get to know their wines, and we found we loved their reds! Will definitely go for the red tasting flight next time. You can bring your own food and snacks here, so it's perfect for bringing some charcuterie to enjoy with your wine. They also allow dogs, which is always a major plus. The most enjoyable stop for a day on the pier - whether on a date, with some friends, or solo.
TLDR: Perfect for a casual afternoon right before sunset. Amazing pictures and view along with a relaxing sip of wine - the perfect combo for any small celebration. The staff were chill and helpful. :) - - - - - - Deep Sea Tasting Room is such an awesome, aesthetic experience. The ambiance is like being in a modern take of a cozy log cabin themed ship. The exterior is outdoors, and it overlooks the shore - perfect for sunrise and sunset photos on the waters. A variety of wines are available, and I'm sooo thankful they have flights available. I ordered the White Flight, which had in order (with amateur comments): 1) Seahorse - sweet and bold, but not too bitter. A perfect starter. 2) Seaturtle - less sweet and more acidic. Bold and better as you drink more or have water along with it to refresh the palate. 3) Seastar - slightly more bold, but less sweet. Hint of strawberry, though I *without offense* described this as strawberry flavored Propel but Wine Version 4) Helmet - a bit bitter / strong, not for me... :( 5) Duet - a nice, bold ending. The perfect amount of sweet while not being too strong, a good balance and finale Their optional cheese and crackers ($20) were also nice to have along with their wines. I particularly enjoyed their dates, fig jam, and manchego cheese. I highly recommend this to be split amongst 2-3 people... with four, it was barely enough to get through four flights.
1 month ago
2 months ago
We had an AMAZING time here over the weekend!! Thank you to Lindsay and her team for providing amazing service to us.. They have high quality wine which we experienced during the tasting. We had all ordered the flight. It included 3 white wines and 2 reds. The ladies explained each wine in detail. It was nice to take out time between each glass and enjoy the atmosphere. The experience was enhanced by the gorgeous view of the sea as this is located on the pier (Stearns Wharf). We will stop by again, THANK YOU!! read more
Such a beautiful wine tasting room at the end of the pier! We came right at Sunset and the view was gorgeous. They have such a cute vibe inside with plenty of seating for both small and large groups. You basically order your bottle of wine or you can do the tastings at the counter and then you're able to take your bottle of wine to one of the seating area areas or walk back-and-forth for your next tasting. Would definitely love to come back here for date night. read more
Wine by the Sea had a great atmosphere! Unlike most tasting rooms, you get to enjoy your wine with an ocean view. There's both indoor and outdoor seating, all first come, first served. We went with the signature tasting flight - $24 per person for five pours, about a glass and a half. It's more worth it if you can grab one of the outdoor edge seats for the full view. The service was great and the scenery made the experience even better! read more
1 year ago
When ever i visit Santa Barbara i make sure to visit deep sea tasting room. the views are great, the wine is just perfect and well the place is just a vibe!! what more do you want ? As always a flight of tasting wines is the way to go ( well it has been for me recently) after that i make my selection. During the weekday you can find plenty parking in the harbor. read more
Excellent views and ample patio seating make this spot a must-visit if you're in town! We truly enjoyed our afternoon sampling wines and enjoying the sunshine on the patio. The classic wine tasting list had a wide variety of wines in it, all of which tasted great! The servers were so friendly and we even had the free entertainment of a presumably drunk 60+ year old man jumping off the rail pictured here into the water for a nice long swim to shore. Not sure what his plans were there but the servers did a great job ignoring the scene he was hoping to cause and carrying on with business as usual. I really enjoyed this spot and being out on the pier, 10/10 recommend!! read more
Amazing views!! The wine was wonderful. We got here when they first opened to get a seat outside and we are glad we did! It felt intimate and I feel like it's only worth coming here for that edge seat. The service was great she let us try different wines before we decided on what we really wanted. Would totally come back. read more
What a great place to come by and relax and have few glasses of wine. The views are amazing and it's just such a chill place. We went yesterday on a Sunday and it was raining out so we sat inside and it's feels so homy. The selection of the wines is really good as well. The guy working was super nice and helpful he knew his stuff service was awesome. If your in the area this is the place to check out if you like wine and beautiful views. read more
3 months ago
3 months ago
First timer at Santa Barbara, went on a Frdiay afternoon, this place is located in Stearns Wharf towards the end of the boardwalk. This place wasn't hard to find. The area as you walk in was under renovation, and as you walk through to the bar, is a lounge area, couches, chairs, coffee table and their bar then a balcony with more seating accommodations if you want to sip some wine while enjoying the ocean view. Price was super affordable for a flight, majority of their wines are on the mild dry side but they taste so good! My favorite was their Rosè. Unfortunately, no food items at the time of our visit, but they offer a cheese platter to pair with your wine. We got their Valentines day promo and enjoyed our wine with chocolates! Super friendly staff, enjoyed being here. read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
4/6/25 2023 Seastar Rosé of Pinot Noir: Dev - S Meal - S Cheese and Crackers Snack Plate: Dev - B Meal - B ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total - 4/5 read more
1 year ago
The view and wine here are very good, but I'm giving this three stars due to the process and policies, which turned a beautiful, relaxing afternoon into an annoying chore. It was another lucky 75° Santa Barbara "winter" day and this wine bar is located right on Stearns Wharf... On the second floor, with an amazing, unobstructed view of the mountains and ocean. I went up to the counter to purchase the five flight red tasting, the girl friendly and bubbly, gave me a small, measured pour, 1oz? Very small. and told me to come back when I was ready for the next one. I didn't think anything of it and I went outside, had a sip, started to enjoy the beauty of the day. quickly realized, I'd need to go back inside number of times in order to continue to get the next glass... And the next... And the next... Interrupting the vibe. So I went I'm and asked the girl for all the times at once and she said... no I thought that was strange so I asked her if there was a law prohibiting her all of the ones at once and she said no. They just would run out of glasses. She pointed me to the area right next to her at the bar... which had eell over 200 glasses sitting there as there was nobody but two people in the bar, which had maybe 25 tables. I thought this was strange and I asked her. There's nobody here. You're not going to run out of the glasses. She said that if she did it for me she'd have to do it for everybody else here. I pointed out there were two other people here, but she just walked away. Although it might seem like a fairly minor issue, $30 for 5 sips of wine is pretty steep. I would recommend to management that rather than tell their customers to be their own waiters, they buy a few more glasses. Maybe 1000 glasses will be enough to serve 3 people next time. read more
We've been to Deep Sea twice and both times, we had nice experiences. Wine tasting with the best view in SB! Our server was super friendly and attentive. We enjoyed the Chardonnay and red blend the best and bought a couple bottles to enjoy at home with friends. The prices are fair. I spilled some red wine and the server gave me a cloth with stain remover that saved my blouse and coat....major props for the helpfulness of the staff. Can't wait to go back and enjoy more wine and the view!! read more
Wonderful location for an afternoon of wine tasting. Located right on the pier, this tasting room is on the second floor with beautiful views of the ocean. There is no bad place to sit here, and they have both indoor and outdoor seating. We sat inside right at a window, and it was perfect to enjoy our wine while looking out over the water. While we weren't here for sunset, I imagine this would be a perfect spot for watching it. Great selection of wine. They have different flight options, and we chose their signature flight to get a variety of red, white, and rose. Lovely option to get to know their wines, and we found we loved their reds! Will definitely go for the red tasting flight next time. You can bring your own food and snacks here, so it's perfect for bringing some charcuterie to enjoy with your wine. They also allow dogs, which is always a major plus. The most enjoyable stop for a day on the pier - whether on a date, with some friends, or solo. read more
TLDR: Perfect for a casual afternoon right before sunset. Amazing pictures and view along with a relaxing sip of wine - the perfect combo for any small celebration. The staff were chill and helpful. :) - - - - - - Deep Sea Tasting Room is such an awesome, aesthetic experience. The ambiance is like being in a modern take of a cozy log cabin themed ship. The exterior is outdoors, and it overlooks the shore - perfect for sunrise and sunset photos on the waters. A variety of wines are available, and I'm sooo thankful they have flights available. I ordered the White Flight, which had in order (with amateur comments): 1) Seahorse - sweet and bold, but not too bitter. A perfect starter. 2) Seaturtle - less sweet and more acidic. Bold and better as you drink more or have water along with it to refresh the palate. 3) Seastar - slightly more bold, but less sweet. Hint of strawberry, though I *without offense* described this as strawberry flavored Propel but Wine Version 4) Helmet - a bit bitter / strong, not for me... :( 5) Duet - a nice, bold ending. The perfect amount of sweet while not being too strong, a good balance and finale Their optional cheese and crackers ($20) were also nice to have along with their wines. I particularly enjoyed their dates, fig jam, and manchego cheese. I highly recommend this to be split amongst 2-3 people... with four, it was barely enough to get through four flights. read more
9 months ago
Great view, great prices. It does get chilly at night so bring your jackets. This is my favorite place to catch the sunset in SB read more
10 months ago
3 years ago
Deep Sea Tasting is really about the views and customer service. Being located on the pier in Santa Barbara with 360 views of mountain, ocean, and city; there really isn't a bad thing to say. Even if it is cold, there is enough space inside to relax with a glass and just stare off into the sea or people watch as people check out the pier. The wine is ok. It isn't the best in town although they do have some Conway wine offerings that tend to be of higher quality. Grab a bottle of those and it is a perfect afternoon with friends or just by yourself! read more
1 year ago
Deep Sea Winery is so attentive. They make sure you get your next tasting quickly. They are so kind and friendly. The views are amazing. read more
I have been coming to the pier for many many years and today was the first time my husband and I stopped by to check this place out. Since we love wine tasting and the beach so much this was a perfect place for us. We enjoyed the views and the wine very much. We got a nice cold bottle of Sauvignon Blanc and took a short break on the outside patio area. The service was great and the ambience was wonderful. I highly recommend coming here. read more
3 years ago
Wine tasting with the ocean views?! Yes, please. Santa Barbara pier is pretty cool, filled with lots of souvenir shops, restaurants, candy shops and ect... Moreover there is a wine bar on the second floor that offers spectacular views of the coastline and the beach. You definitely pay premium price for a location. The cost was $35 for 2 glasses of wine, it honestly cheaper to just get a bottle. Small glasses and weak pours, otherwise its a beautiful place with indoor and outdoor seating patio. read more
1 year ago
5 months ago
This was our last stop on a day of winetasting around town. Not surprisingly it was our favorite spot, it probably had something to do with the SEVERAL glasses of wine we had getting here, and the spectacular view/sunset you get from being on the pier. We got friendly/knowledgeable service from Gillian who did a nice job explaining our white/red wine flight. Guests at Deep Sea Tasting Room will be rewarded with fabulous views of the Pacific from the 2nd floor of Deep Sea's building, which is located on Stearns Wharf. It's really tough to beat the experience of wine tasting on their outside patio - sitting at a table, sipping wine while looking out over the ocean and watching kayakers, paddle boarders, and people in general. Deep Sea doesn't take reservations; all seating is first come, first serve so you might end up sitting inside, which is still lovely. This was a great end to a fun day of wine tasting. read more
10 months ago
4 years ago
Stunning location. Located at the end of the wharf, it is on the left hand side as you get towards the end. There is both indoor and outdoor seating but highly recommend outdoors. You would be wise to bring a hat as well. The views are amazing. Just sitting here will put you in a state of relaxation. As of this writing, you can get a flight for about $20 or so. When I was there the pours were generous and I believe there were about six different wines to try out. I'll be honest, I wasn't a huge fan of the wines, but they were all drinkable. Service was attentive and friendly, how could you be in a bad mood in this establishment really? Will be back for sure! read more
1 year ago
I loved my experience here the employees were super nice and informative. My bf and I both got the signature tasting flight. Each time we got a new glass from the flight they gave us a history of the wine, as well as the taste behind it. The ambiance and views of the beach on the patio were amazing. And it's a dog friendly place as well. Although I must mention that a lot of the wine tasting from the signature tasting flight menu were dry, and I'm more of a semi-sweet wine lover. But overall, I still had an amazing experience here. read more
2 years ago
I've visited this winery each of the last three times I've been to Santa Barbara, and the only thing that stops me from giving them a fifth star is that I think they need to offer a more diverse selection of wines - specifically fruit wines and specialty reds. They basically just offer the usual Dry Reds and Dry Whites. That being said, you won't find a winery with a much prettier location. Even the indoor views here overlooking the water are incredible! They have different types of tables and seating that are suitable to all party sizes. I loved the little pull up chair by the window that was perfect for just one individual. Their outdoor seating gets slammed during busy hours, but I've gotten one outside in the past, and its as spectacular as it sounds! 4 stars for this place on account of location, which to me is just as important in judging a winery as the quality (and quantity) of the wine itself. read more
2 years ago
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My husband doesn't drink wine but I'd still love to give this place a try. Do they have other beverage available for purchase such as a water or soft drinks?
They have some water cups available but they don't sell other beverages that I know of. My fiancé doesn't drink either and they have never had an issue with us bringing in a soda or seltzer for him.
Do they serve food here? If not can we bring our own? Thanks!
When we were there in April there was no food. As far as bringing it in I'm unsure.
Do they open at 11am or 12pm on Saturday? Their website & Google say 11 but Yelp says 12. Please confirm. Thank you!
The hours are seasonal. Winter hours are typically 12-7pm and summer hours are 11-8pm. They are open daily, 7 days a week.
Do they take reservations or is it walk in only?
Walk-in only and you have to wait. They don't keep a list. You can order wine while you wait for what it's worth.
Could you bring outside food?
The deck area has a sign - "Open to Public". And zero "No's" sign banning anything. You have a strong case here if they hassle outside food.
Can you bring your own food to eat here?
Yes you can ! Because the tasting room doesn't provide any food, with the exception of chips. You're more than welcome to bring your own food as well as food from restaurants.
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