Perhaps I expected too much coming into my dinner. Every SB insider I had spoken with said 'GO TO BOUCHON!' I work in the wine industry, so from experience I know to listen to the locals. My friend and I were seated on the outside patio. The decor of the restaurant is lovely and the tables are well arranged for... more

If you're in Santa Barbara, you should not miss this place. As good as in Paris...but with better service ;) Paris is still well worth a mass, though! more

My husband and I spent our 10th anniversary in Santa Barbara and picked Bouchon based on others reviews. We couldn't have picked a better place! They took our reservation only two hours before our arrival. They were very friendly when we arrived and we were seated in their second dining room which was full of French country charm. Our waiter... more

Having been to Bouchon for the first time a few months ago, we recently returned to for a celebration dinner and, although the setting is relaxing and service was attentive, the food was a disappointment. From the salad to the appetizer to the main course, all of the dishes had a common smoky flavor. Although we are lovers of BBQ,... more

Loved this place! The kitchen is very visible, as is the young chef and the owner. I started with a delicious root vegetable salad. I asked for a vegetarian entree since there was no vege main dish on the menu, but they assured me it was not a problem, and they produced a wonderful risotto with lots of fresh vegetables.... more

Food delicious, fresh, sourced from locally producers. Service wonderful, wait staff Eric, good job, very professional Relaxed dining, not rushed, highly recommended..enjoy!! more

Elegant and delish... not a very hip crowd. more

Shocking to see some negative reviews. As locals who have been here since the start, this is the center of Santa Barbara's eclectic food scene. It might be too laid back for the uptight New Yorker or Los Angeleano, but for the rest of the town this is where you have your rehearsal dinner or intimate first date. Take some... more

I was expected a very good quality restaurant but: food was very old fashion and heavy on sauce. The sevice was terrible ,behond weird ,they try to mutch like telling u every thing onthe menu for 10 minute and goin to the next table and do the same word by word like robots on drug. Way overated . more