I recently attending a family private party here and loved it. I was so impressed with this place! The atmosphere is gorgeous, and the food is so good. The service was great and we had a wonderful time! They did a wonderful job for our event! Next time we are in Santa Barbara, I'm excited to try this restaurant for a normal dinner with my husband because we had such a great time. read more

When you are in Santa Barbara, there are expectations: you expect beautiful restaurant, exemplary culinary skills and near perfect service. The good news for Wine Cask is that it (nearly) meets all three...occasionally I noticed hiccups in service...but hey who's perfect, right? If I lived in Santa Barbara, Wine Cask will be an extension of my kitchen, because I will be eating there everyday. As for the food, they source a lot from the local farmers (or at least I was told) and everything is good...I hate it when I sound so cliche, but really, everything is good! Try sitting in the courtyard next time you visit. read more

Wine Cask - Steak medium rare. - New American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

About 6 or 7 years ago I used to love dining at Wine Cask. The food was on point as well as the service. A few years ago they made some changes and neither the food or services was acceptable. There is no excuse for waiting over an hour for entrées, especially since no appetizers were order. I swore I would never go back. BUT I was invited to Wine Cask to celebrate a birthday the day before Thanksgiving. I am sooooo grateful for the invite because my perspective of Wine Cask dramatically changed. Woah. And nom nom nom. Foie gras returned to the menu, which was my favorite course, scallops were cooked perfectly, food came out timely...pretty much the inverse of my last few experiences. Whatever they did, the changes were made for the better. I'll be back for another foie gras and foodie fix. read more

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Our first company marketing dept. fun activity of the year was planned for January 13th at Wine Cask. We went there by bus from LA to Santa Barbara. We did wine tasting at the Wine Cask Alliance, one of the wineries of the Santa Barbara Urban Wine Trails. Before that, a full 3-course lunch was prepared for us by Chef Brandon Hughes. Those that was wine tasting can then headed to the winery located on the same premise, and the rest enjoyed a beautiful stroll on the famous Santa Barbara Strip visiting boutiques, stores and art galleries. I choose this full 3-course lunch Firsts: Belgina Endive Salad with Bleu Cheese Vinaigrette Farmer's market walnuts, apples and red grapes http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/fqStx0SvwMFChX_HIdUeEQ?select=5VLHT0gyPolt-tIHHF5-zg I am not big fun of endive but our food server's favorite salad, so I tried. Taste very good!! Entrees: Mushroom Risotto Exotic mushrooms, Grana Padano Cheese http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/fqStx0SvwMFChX_HIdUeEQ?select=TEhLx5h8opLTgm-tl_3foA I LOVE LOVE risotto in general. Whenever I see a risotto on a menu, I always order. Their risotto was perfect taste! Not too much cheese, not too much salt, and good size portion. Not too small, or big. Dessert: Bread Pudding, bourbon salted caramel http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/fqStx0SvwMFChX_HIdUeEQ?select=mkIRHKfhxgisn37nCNdkng I like it! Not too sweet. My co-worker had Pan-seared salmon Herbed smashed fingerlings, sauteed spinach with bacon lardons, beurre noisette http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/fqStx0SvwMFChX_HIdUeEQ?select=dAKmTaqk_SszLzv2Mu5Umg I can tell this salmon was very fresh! Very nice color. Oven roasted chicken roasted leek & mascarpone mashed potatoes, rosemary mustard glazed baby carrots, margerum syrah pan jus http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/fqStx0SvwMFChX_HIdUeEQ?select=Cv3DdP59KW5eUfy9IH3_TQ Tender juicy chicken Sorbet with fresh berries, blood orange, strawberry, lemon http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/fqStx0SvwMFChX_HIdUeEQ?select=CVO4WCIWPb0xsgP9b3vUUA read more

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Great place to have dinner with a large group of people! Menu - many options Drinks- we had the white wine --woooooh! Room temp- comfy Awesome food! S/o to Chris!! This guy didn't miss a thing! He was on point,quick, friendly, over all great personality! Definitely coming back to this place!!! Ps..the chicken is super tasty!! read more

Exquisite setting in the heart of Santa Barbara, this restaurant offered some great ambience with okay food. Perhaps it was the Christmas night as they had fixed menu with limited options for a preferred vegetarian. Although the first course featured some amazing vegetarian options and got me excited about the rest of the evening. I had the root farms mixed greens salad to start of the evening with Syrah straight line. The mains were followed by burgundy and spinach mushroom risotto. My friends tried the scallops, lamb shank, lobster soup and crispy chicken but unfortunately nothing was as exciting as the price tag. If I am spending over $150 per person I would expect a five star service and food. The ambience bagged top marks on the Christmas evening. Thanks for accommodating a party of 12 at the last minute but I wish the food was creative too. read more

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A client recommended I try the Wine Cask for a diverse menu of high quality, well prepared offerings. The main restaurant was closed for the afternoon lull, but the Cafe was open with half the offerings of the main dining room. Carolyn warmly greeted me and suggested her favorites, one being the seafood Cobb. It was excellent as you can tell by my picture. I love entre salads that have crisp, chilled lettuce as mine did. The seafood portions were generous and fresh. I don't have it often, but enjoyed the Green Goddess dressing. It was a great option adding additional flavor to an already great salad. What I should have resisted but couldn't was the fresh Baggett with butter. Ate every last piece and skipped desert. Check out this friendly establishment with great food if you visit Santa Barbara. I can only assume the other menu items would be equally delicious read more

Wine Cask - Appetizing presentation with taste you'd expect - New American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

If you've not been here yet... don't walk, RUN. Call in advance, order the short rib and have a glass of wine from the extensive list waiting for you. Only reason this review isn't 5 Star is because of the service, which hopefully my experience was an outlier event and not indicative of the restaurant's usual standards. Our waitress was unfriendly and a total disappointment, as we were there to celebrate a graduation, showed up jovial and ultimately felt like we were being served by a funeral home director. Actually, I've met morticians with better attitudes, so here's a blanket apology to the mortician community. All in all, Wine Cask is a BEAUTIFUL establishment with fantastic food and wine to match. GO! read more

Had dinner there last night. I had the scallops, they were cooked to perfection, but quite bland. They need more salt and some acid. Maybe some lime juice? I was also disappointed because I let them know in advance that it was my husband birthday and thought they would make it special with a free dessert, candle and/or singing to him. Instead he got a generic card wishing happy birthday...that was it! ‍ It is a nice restaurant and I expected more for the money we paid. The service was excellent and the staff very nice. read more

Wine Cask - New American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Summary: very nice restaurant with a cozy atmosphere - but it's quite ritzy - as are the prices. Nothing for a quick dinner - this is a place for a special occasion. After asking if we actually have a server, the server that took care for us was very attentive and nice (kind of irritating that the servers in such a nice place are all wearing jeans under their ankle long gray aprons) - our server even ran over to the wine bar next door to get me a glass of rose wine, because I didn't like the particular one that they had on the list. They let you taste the wine you chose and you can change your mind if you don't like it - haven't had that ever before. Food was delicious, but very small portions for the high price (except for the mushroom risotto, that portion was big). The quality of the of the ingredients was very high. But for two glasses of wine and two entrees we paid nearly $100. read more

Had my Wedding Reception there and let me tell you... Amazing!! From booking to event day everything was so easy and smooth. Guests had a great time, impressed with the food, and commented many times to me about the excellent service. The venue was open yet cozy and had a very upscale feel. 10/10 Ask for Lindsay :) read more

We reserved the Riviera Room for our wedding reception dinner this past April, and I was overwhelmingly pleased with our experience. For one, they offered (for free!) to print our menus in this glamorous gold high quality paper as requested, and provided free custom flowers as centerpieces. Throughout the planning process, the manager responded to every email and question in a timely and courteous manner. She was very gracious in handling all my special requests, and her involvement was crucial to the event's overall success. The whole event turned out absolutely beautiful, and the waiting staff and management at the Wine Cask made all that possible. I would recommend ANYONE looking for a good dinner or special event venue to check out the Wine Cask. All our guests shared the same opinion that this restaurant produced an exceptional experience fit to end a joyous day. P.S. - Almost forgot to mention that the food and wine were SO GOOD. So, so good... read more

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We came here for Christmas dinner and it was very good. The crispy cauliflower was great. The potato leek soup and the mixed green salads were enjoyed a lot. The truffle pecorino was interesting. The sea bass with the sweet potato hash was perfectly done. The crispy chicken dish was also great. The scallops were also well done. The creme brûlée was fantastic, as was the bread pudding. The chocolate chip cookie pie was kind of disappointing. We were expecting a moist, warm cookie with ice cream. Instead we got a dry cookie that was sort of enh warm. Our waiter, Matt, was absolutely amazing! Super expensive dinner but worth it for Christmas! read more

I had the best dinner of my life here last night. I ordered the braised short ribs per our waiter's recommendation. Melt in your mouth perfection and every flavor of the dish was on point! 10/10! My bf had the duck- said it was unbelievably good. The apple fritter dessert was delicious as well. My boyfriend doesn't like apple pie and loved these. Wasn't a huge fan of their coffee, but overall the experience and cuisine was out of this world. Can't wait to come back here again read more

Perfect establishment for a special night out. It was a lucky find for us on a spur of the moment night away. We decided to order the tasting menu, and even that required a decision because they had three! We knew we were in for a night of good food when the amuse bouche was brought out: halibut tartare in a scallop cream. I remember describing it like sex on a spoon. The sweet potato soup was so light and decadent, the flavors dancing on our tongue. The braised shortrib entree was so tender we didn't even need a knife. The wine list is fit for any wine geek; and if you get lost the sommelier will help guide the way or even pair your wines for you. Highly recommend this to any foodie looking for a special night out. read more

Wine Cask - Last supper. :( - New American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

This is a Thanksgiving dinner review Husband set up reservations for our anniversary on Thanksgiving day here. It was a full house. We sat in the beautiful courtyard that they had decorated with lights. I love hanging lights, so I didn't mind sitting in the cool air. There were heaters outside too. It's a pre-fixed menu so we ordered: -Corn Soup (5/5): very tasty. I love soup on a cool day, and this was the perfect addition -Rib-eye steak (5/5): great taste, and the portion size was good. It was cooked well, and literally melt in your mouth -Scallops (1/5): I love scallops! So pretty much if i see it on a menu, i'll order it. These scallops came out cold. I requested for them to be sent back, and they asked if I wanted a new plate or just for it to be heated up? For a fancy restaurant, I'd hope you'd just make a new plate without asking. Anyway, they came back hot - but it just lacked taste. The risotto with it was bland as well. Our table was situated away from the center courtyard. I'm not sure why they didn't offer us anything available in the center. Other customers that came in were sat there instead. Our service was slow as well. We had to catch the waiter's attention a few times. For fancier locations, I expect more in service/quality of food. Maybe if we're back in Santa Barbara, we'll give it another try on a non-holiday day. read more

Delicious place to be at in SB. Yummy, juicy, and tasty steaks accompanied with delicious local red wines. We came here early for lunch and our server treated us with complimentary cappuccino and chocolate cake dessert just because. What a great and romantic experience! Beautiful, fancy, and classy wine decors inside. Will definitely return here for another special occassion or if I just want to treat myself and my loved ones. Classic SB romantic spot. read more

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For my birthday my wife and I went to Wine Cask. I was trying to decide between the monkfish special or the pork chop. The waitress advised me that if I wanted something more substantial that I should go for the pork chop but I went for the monkfish since it was locally caught. Though it was cooked perfectly and had great flavor I ate it in 5 bites (I should have gone with the pork chop). My wife had the duck breast and she felt sorry for me and shared some of hers with me (it was very good). Overall we left the restaurant a little less than satisfied but that was mainly due to the portion size of both of our meals. We did not have a similar issue with any of the other restaurants we dined at during our 3 day stay. This restaurant was our least favorite of our trip and with all the great restaurants in Santa Barbara this is one that we doubt we will come back to. read more

Wine Cask - Duck breast - New American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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We have done two corporate events here: One a board meeting in one of their smaller private dining rooms, and this week we bought out the restaurant for our closing reception for our user conference. I did not have to worry about a thing! Jenny was amazing, and there every step of the way. Once we decided on the Wine Cask I knew the event would be perfect, and it was. They put our conference name and logo on the menus, which made it extra special. Not only did our guests love the food, they also loved the service and the ambiance. It was a wonderful venue to showcase Santa Barbara to the out-of-towners. Thank you again, Wine Cask! read more

Came for lunch on a Thursday. This place exudes class, charm and ambiance. Tucked away off Anacapa Street. I've been coming to Santa Barbara for years and had never experienced the splendor hidden just a street over from State Street. Food Quality, Service, Patio dining are all of honorable mention. This place should be on your every stop when in SB for lunch or dinner. read more

The Wine Cask restaurant is incredible. I recently held a large party event there and everything went smoothly. It's hard to pick just one thing when it comes to "What stands out the most", so here's my short list. Service - Their service is the best; professional, responsive, and accommodating. From planning the event through service on the night of the event, they always went the extra mile to keep me informed and to make sure that the event was going as planned. Every detail was covered (they think of everything) and the service exceeded my expectations. Food - Hats off to the chef. Our menu had something for everyone and the food was amazing. From presentation to taste it was perfection on a plate. I look forward to holding future events at the Wine Cask - thank you to everyone who made the evening as memorable. read more

I had my Wedding dinner/reception here, and Jennifer was exceptionally professional, kind and accommodating. We changed our wedding venue a few months ago to the Wine Cask so I was glad that we found this venue to host our event. My DJ was received with ease and put in the perfect spot. My wedding helpers were allowed in early to do a drop off with my special items. They perfectly set up my cake and decorations: flower arrangements were placed on the tables. It was so smooth and effortless, when guests arrived they were greeted with drinks and appetizers. We thoroughly enjoyed our selves, my husband was very pleased with the five star service the staff provided. They provided impeccable waitstaff and bartender to work our event. The Wine Cask exceeded our expectations with ceaseless attention to us and our guests. Food and drink was optimum, coming out hot and fast, after my guests placed their orders. We had a party of forty in the library room and lounging in in the courtyard. My guest were lively and complimentary by the venue we chose. I will definitely come back to enjoy a romantic dinner with my husband come anniversary time. read more

As a Santa Barbara local, we've been to Wine Cask a few times and this past time it seemed to just go downhill. From what we heard, the executive chef left a couple of months ago so maybe that is the overall issue. The service was actually great, so I don't have any complaints there. The food was highly disappointing for the price tag. We ordered the octopus appetizer and it came out dry, burnt, and rubbery. It was pretty odd. For dinner, we got the steak and the chicken which was overly salty and just lack luster in flavor. Dessert we chose the bread pudding which was pretty decent. We eat out quite often and for the value of the price and overall quality of food we will likely never return. Restaurants like Finch & Fork, State & Fig, and Barbareno nearby who offer amazing menus/ambience is the better choice in our books. Bummed. read more

I went to Wine Cask with a group of four ladies for lunch. For the table we got the Trio of Cheese Plate (absolutely delicious, I would come back just for that) and the shareable fries. I ordered the artichoke flatbread (vegetarian) which was awesome. The taco truck flatbread seemed more well-liked than the Thai flatbread, and they also enjoyed the sliders. To finish up we each got dessert: the bread pudding, chocolate molten lava cake, ice cream and warm cookie pie were all delicious. Overall, I think this is a nice spot for a classy lunch or dinner on the patio. Vegetarians can easily enjoy this place by getting a cheese plate, salads and flatbreads, but the mains and sandwiches seemed more meat-focused. read more

We stopped in for lunch this time on our way up to wine country. We sat inside near the fireplace as it was a chilly day. The menu has a lot of tempting items and we couldn't help ourselves: truffle parmesan fries, filet mignon bites, prosciutto and arugula flat-bread, fried calamari, buffalo tartare and cassoulet. Of all the things we ordered the filet mignon bites and the buffalo tartare were the best. The filet was wonderfully tender and had 3 unique dipping sauces: a pesto, a mayo and a steak sauce. The buffalo was great but I did not care for the crispy thing it was served on - we all avoided this fried looking dough(?). The pizza was decent, the fries didn't excite me and the cassoulet was decent as well. We were also drawn to the desserts. Avoid the chocolate peanut butter tart- despite it's tempting ingredients, the textures and flavors are off on this one. The beignets with banana ice cream and filled with custard were delicious as was the apple tartin. I am not usually a fan of apple tartin but this one was beautifully prepared oh phyllo dough with thinly sliced apples and the perfect touch of cinnamon. It was excellent. Service was great and they pour Margerum wines by the glass. read more

Two Words: Special Occasion I went here and I felt like it was Valentine's day. The ambiance of Wine Cask is certainly romantic. There have a beautiful and intimate layout. For starters, we ordered the gnudi which came with figs, brown butter, and toasted pistachios. It was creamy and I couldn't stop saying "mmmmm!" For entree, I had to go with their popular rack of lamb. The meat was impeccably tender and juicy. Excellent entree! For dessert, we had to go with the butterscotch pudding. The extra sprinkle of salt enhanced the flavors of the dessert. The menu is fairly small, but I liked it that way because service went a lot quicker. Their service delivers and we only waited 15 minutes for our entree. They also have a wine and cheese list. Next time, I will have to go in for some wine and cheese tasting. I recommend this place for an intimate celebration. read more

An absolutely lovely place to dine in Santa Barbara. We stopped in for a business lunch and immediately liked the elegant vibe of this place. The lunch menu is quite extensive and full of variety, but we started with calamari and sweet potato fries appetizers to share (couldn't hold back on the fries). For mains, there's chicken, steaks, salads and flat breads galore but we chose to chow down on the Presidio Burger full of blue cheese, fresh arugula and shallot jam. Incredibly moist, yummy and dangerously gets you sleepy after lunch due to feeling so satisfied. I really look forward to returning for dinner, as their menu looks fabulous and includes chef tasting menus. And with the lovely ambiance of Wine Cask, you're in for a nice romantic evening. read more

Wine Cask - Lunch at Wine Cask - Santa Barbara - New American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

A great place to come and get a glass of Syrah or some rose. The staff is friendly and fun and make you feel very welcomed. Charcuterie plate was delishhh!! If you are looking for a nice place to get drinks, wine, or food you definitely want to stop here. read more

This review is based on holding a small wedding reception in the Wine Library, 50 guests. When my wife and I decided to have our wedding in Santa Barbara, Wine Cask was one of the first venues we contacted. From the start of the planning process to the event date, everything was incredibly smooth. Jennifer and her team went above and beyond every step of the way. Each time we brought up a concern or a question, Jennifer provided options and solutions right away. The best part...not once did she ever bring up any added costs, it was always, 'sure...we can do that!', or 'we haven't done that before...but let me figure it out and get back to you'. It was honestly like we hired a personal coordinator for our wedding. We dropped off all our decorations and settings the night before the event, and they handled everything else. We didn't have to bring any extras, ie flowers, candles, vases, etc. If you're in the midst of planning a wedding, you'll know how much all these little things can add up! If they had it in their inventory, you were welcome to use it. Once they had an idea of our vision, theme, and decorations, they just took over and staged everything to perfection. At the end of the night, all our guests were extremely complimentary of how everything went, including the food, ambience, and service. Jennifer and her team even followed up after the event to ensure we were happy and everything was to expectation. We did have some minor billing issues, but I think some level of that is expected, especially in the midst of the chaos. However, once these items were raised, her team did their best to resolve it...and again, going above and beyond. In the end, my wife and I feel pretty lucky that we found the Wine Cask to hold our reception, especially since we planned it in 3 months. If you're planning to hold a more intimate-styled reception in Santa Barbara, we highly recommend checking this place out. read more

The home made pasta was good as was the fish. In fact, over our four day stay in Santa Barbara, it was the best fish we had. Oysters could have been better. The wine selection contained a lot of interesting SB wines. Service was excellent. read more

I made reservations ahead of time for this restaurant as it was rated top 4 by Zagat and I was staying here for the weekend. The place is a bit hard to find since the actual restaurant is tucked back from the main street. I will list a few pros for this place: the service was great and the Blood Orange margarita was amazing. I was quite disappointed in the taste of the food, however. The prosciutto salad was okay at best. I had the White Fish with Black Olive Oil topped with caviar and spinach. The White Fish was cooked properly but gosh it tasted like I bit into a cube of salt. Everything was just sooo salty, including the spinach. My boyfriend said the same thing about his Pesto Scallops. The ambiance was nice but the average age was ~70 :/ 150 dollars later and I say ehh? read more

came here for a wedding. the set up is adorable- the outdoor and indoor. the decor was very classy and reminded me of wine country. it was a nice place to have a social cocktail hour. their flatbreads were good, my favorite is the pork taco truck flatbread. so good. the other flatbreads were ok. servers very good. very attentive. food: salad - good chicken with mash potatoes- eh the chicken was alright. it was a bit dry. cake- they mainly gave me creme and not the cake. kinda bummed about that. wine- house white wine - it was ok overall- good place for a small wedding reception read more

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Throughout my wedding planning I've been trying things out.... the cakes, the makeup, the hair, the dresses, and the restaurants. So far so good. I was so happy when the Wine Cask passed with flying colors! The lunch we had was great and all of the different beverages we sampled helped narrow down the selections for our cocktail reception. All in all, I feel confident trusting my reception to the Wine Cask next September. read more

With this predicted modern generic clean Californian restaurant inside of absolutely no character, I think they can very well fit in in Orange County, Pasadena if not Santa Barbara. Does anybody ever want to stand out nowadays anymore? Server did not even show the bottle when delivered. I'm not aware of an intended-to-be-serious wine bar with a seperate wine tasting room doesn't even complete the process by showing the bottle? And didn't we get to taste it before she poured the whole thing to the other bottle just to make sure it's not a bad bottle? What's wrong with this place? I got to taste it just to make sure even just downstairs of my home in Banquette for a $5 happy hour glass. Welcome to a typical downtown-any-Californian-cities restaurant. - See, here's a bottle, but there's no passion in it. The 5 cheese plate with bread and grapes is okay. Decent choices of 7 where you pick either 3 or 5 for about $12 or $18 if memory works. I'll go back for buying bottles from the celler if I pass by again but for food and drinking there, chances're slim. read more

Had another great meal here on Sunday evening. We're local and we have been here a few times and it never disappoints. Sat in the courtyard and it was peaceful - quite romantic. The three courses were all very flavorful and creative without being too fancy. Ended with the trio of Tawny Port taster and cheese selection. Bliss! Service was very good too. Will be back again in the near future. I do recommend Sundays for that little treat to end your weekend in style. read more

Such a memorable experience! The restaurant location is tucked into a little courtyard space and feels very intimate. We came for my birthday and the staff went all out to make it a special experience. We enjoyed sitting on their patio with outdoor heaters. The meal was incredible and the restaurant had no problem making special requests such as adding scallops to the risotto. We enjoyed the crab cake salad, risotto, scallops, and rib eye. Although the food was all top notch, the staff here made the dinner a truly special event. The bar tender surprised us with a special desert cocktail and the waiter brought a birthday desert. We could not have been happier. If you want a special experience, a beautiful atmosphere, and delicious food, please check out the Wine Cask. read more

It was my mistake to assume my date and I would be welcome at an establishment called "wine cask" if we didn't plan to order at least a full bottle of wine. I could feel the waitress's bitter wrath as I ordered my one $11 cocktail and my date did not point to a fancy bottle of wine to be served with the dinner. We ordered our food (two appetizers two entrees) and immediately I had this feeling like we should have picked another venue for our last-night-of-vacation dinner. The food itself was good to very good, depending on the dish. My salad and tuna were superb. My boyfriend's soup was delicious and his salmon was decent. However, the three star review here has nothing to do with the food itself (well, the food got it 3 stars, the service is where it lost two.) I wasn't sure I wanted wine with my meal, but I figured if I was at a place called wine cask I should at least have a glass of wine with my dinner (I admittedly selected the venue because of their unique cocktail list and food options.) When the waitress finally came back after ignoring us for a while, I asked her what wine by the glass would be best with the tuna. I was expecting a full-on detailed answer about the perfect glass for this dish at a place dedicated to fine wines, but she gave me a few options. I selected one of them. Unfortunately, that wine never came. Neither did the waitress to ask how our food was so I could mention to her that the glass of wine hadn't been served. I could have gotten up and made a fuss about it, but the food was served, I was hungry, and I waited patiently for a good 10 minutes for the waitress to come back. She even went to tables near us, but without jumping up on my seat and flagging her down I couldn't get her attention with a more subtle glance and hand wave. Eventually we finished our meals and ordered dessert. At that point I didn't mention the wine to her, I figured she forgot it and that was that. I understand people make mistakes and maybe she was having an off day. I ordered some tea with my dessert, and looked forward to it to complete the meal. The desserts we ordered came, but, of course, the tea never did. When the bill arrived I found the tea did not make the check but the $14 glass of wine did. I could tell the waitress didn't really believe me when I told her the wine had never arrived, but she took the check back and removed it from the bill. Sometime between walking to fix this and coming back she must have realized I was right about the wine, as she did apologize about the mix up. Neither of us mentioned the missed tea. At least I wasn't charged for it. I'd recommend this place if you plan on spending a lot of money on wine. They have an excellent list, the actual setting is quite romantic and chic, and it's the perfect place for a date. However, do not go if you are not planning on buying at least one good bottle, as you'll be treated worse than you would at TGI Fridays. read more

Despite the horrible "welcome" my husband and I received in the tasting room, the owner personally apologized and saved our evening - so I'm giving a five star rating. We walked in with a dinner voucher that was prepurchased. When I called for dinner reservations, I was told we could stop in for a wine tasting anytime the tasting room was open, regardless of when our dinner reservation was. Upon stopping in, we were told we had to leave immediately (even though it wasn't suppose to close for an hour and a half) and literally the door slammed behind us. This older lady never even offered an explanation. There was another employee there who recognized we were being mistreated and tried to interject, explain, and ease the brunt of it as we were being escorted out. When we came back for dinner (hesitant at what experience that would bring), the owner was standing to greet diners at the entrance. When we explained and told him what happened, he really was appalled and very apologetic. He clearly stated it was unacceptable. The owner's hands-on approach is really something you don't see a lot of these days, and was such a breath of fresh air. We were given our tasting at our table, and treated so wonderfully for the rest of the evening. The ambiance was fantastic, the wait staff was very attentive, the restaurant itself is beautiful. The appetizer alone was a meal! And the wine menu is a book! Thankfully, we did end up having a completely wonderful experience. You can't penalize a business, who strives for perfection, to take a hit for an ill mannered employee... so five stars they deserve. Plus, two days later we received an apologetic call from the manager of the tasting room. GREAT customer service and follow through! We will go back and introduce our friends to Wine Cask! read more

Let me first start by saying that I am a bit of a foodie, and have eaten at many of the best restaurants in the Southern California area. Without a doubt, this was THE best dinner experience I have had. My wife (as of the night before:) and I were celebrating our first dinner together as husband and wife, and were blown away with pretty much everything. I first made reservations through OpenTable.com and made a note about our special occasion. When we arrived, we were asked where we would like to sit and we picked a cozy table for two in the corner. Our waitress came over and told us that they actually had us set up at another romantic table in front of the fireplace, but we said that we really like the one we were at, so she brought the rose petals they had specially set up from the other table over to our new table. Then David (the manager, and who was also recently married) was apparently going back and forth before our arrival on where to set us up. SO sweet and thoughtful, and very much appreciated. Once seated, he quickly came over to our table to personally congratulated us and poured us two complimentary glasses of Prosecco to start the evening off. He ended up taking care of us (along with our waitress) the entire night. The Pinot he suggested was out of this world, as was everything we ordered... tuna tartar, artichoke heart, and foie gras, etc. He also poured an amazing glass of a late harvest Viognier to go along with the foie gras. We continued to our main courses of scallops in some sort of beat and pea configuration as well as a perfectly prepared NY steak with mushrooms, "smashed" potatoes, and bacon made in-house (I wish I could be as descriptive as the menu was). The food and wine (and music!) was amazing, but more importantly, the service was the best we both have ever experienced. The Wine Cask is our new favorite and we're both glad that it's just a quick 45 minute drive from where we live. A BIG thanks to all at Wine Cask for making our special occasion one of the most amazing experiences ever. :))) read more

Great decor, great wine selection! I had the seared diver scallops which were off the hook. My partner in crime had the roasted duck. We also ordered the escargot for appetizer. Great service, as the waiter stopped by to make sure every dish was to our liking. Deducting 1 star due to pricing and our popcorn was stale on the chocolate cake ice cream dessert. 4 1/2 stars in my book! Thank you and we will return next time we're in Santa Barbara. read more