Restaurants near South Fork Guard Station

65 restaurants available nearby

1. SY Kitchen

4.9

Exceptional(3834)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Santa Ynez Valley

Booked 49 times today

RESERVATIONS Reservations for parties of 5 or more please call restaurant directly. S. Y. Kitchen requests a credit card to hold a reservation of 6 or more. You may cancel by calling the restaurant by 5 PM two days prior to the reservation. After that cancellation is subject to our policy and fees may be incurred. All credit card information will be processed securely.

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2. Nella Kitchen and Bar

4.7

Exceptional(1080)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Ynez Valley

Booked 30 times today

Opened in August 2020, Nella Kitchen & Bar offers fresh, modern California cuisine and focuses on 'Roman Pinsas'.Meals are served on the front porch overlooking Grand Ave where guests are warmly welcomed, or in the cozy Dining Room which also has a private Wine Room that can host family seating and private parties.Cocktails are focused on classics and served in the Lounge with a lot of bar seating.As much as we love pets, we only allow service animals at Nella, thank you for understanding.

3. Mattei's Tavern

4.6

Exceptional(384)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Los Olivos

Booked 13 times today

Recently opened on November 16, 2022, The Tavern continues her legacy as Santa Ynez Valley's beloved social hub. This California ranch-inspired restaurant highlights flavorful dishes and honest ingredients, many of which are harvested from Mattei’s on-site garden and surrounding local farms. Paying homage to its century old roots, the menu is elevated yet unfussy, offering grilled dishes and vegetables alongside seasonal specialties. The exceptional wine program is a singular and definitive draw of The Tavern. The comprehensive list features a California focused glass list which is complimented by an extensive cellar of Old World favorites.For informal fare join us at The Bar, Mattei’s Tavern’s most authentic hangout. With a roaring fireplace and fixtures dating back to its 1886 origins, the historic bar and lounge space offers local craft beer and wine, amber hued cocktails and a snacks menu that ranges from bite sized to burger dinners.

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4. Brothers Restaurant at Red Barn

4.9

Exceptional(1362)

Price: Expensive

• American • Santa Ynez Valley

Booked 11 times today

The Nichols brothers, Matt & Jeff, grew up in Ames, Iowa where their love of cooking, good food and a sense of family and community was nurtured.The 2013 opening of their second Santa Barbara Wine Country restaurant, Brothers Restaurant at the Red Barn in Santa Ynez, allows them to offer visitors and locals alike great food, wine and hospitality. The brothers strive to have legendary service, innovative cuisine, and a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere that causes you to return time and again.As chefs, the brothers continue to experiment with new dishes and cuisine, but always with that “from scratch”, homemade element. Fresh ingredients from local producers, a wine list that showcases the region’s award-winning wines and a comfortable and historically interesting atmosphere that takes you back to the romance of the old west. They want you to feel at home, and experience all the best of Santa Barbara’s Wine Country.

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5. Stonehouse at San Ysidro Ranch

4.8

Exceptional(2621)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Santa Barbara

Booked 21 times today

The Stonehouse, located in a beautiful 19th-century citrus packing house, offers an unparalleled dining experience. Guests can unwind in a relaxing lounge with full bar service or enjoy the ambiance of the separate dining room, complete with a crackling fireplace and world-class views. Chef Matthew Johnson creates evocative regional cuisine, utilizing fresh herbs and vegetables from the Ranch’s organic chef’s garden. The Stonehouse boasts the only Grand Award-winning wine program in Central California, ensuring an unparalleled selection of wines to complement your meal. For a unique twist, visit the restaurant's speakeasy for before or after dinner drinks, where you can enjoy expertly crafted cocktails in an intimate, nostalgic setting.

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6. Petros Restaurant at Petros Winery

4.9

Exceptional(962)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Los Olivos

Booked 9 times today

Our menu is a combination of the best ingredients that Greece and California cuisine have to offer. We import olive oil, feta, honey and oregano from Greece, the freshest organic vegetables from our farms in Los Olivos and wineries of our great state. Come enjoy lunch, dinner and wine indoors or on our beautiful patio. We can also host your next event!

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7. Ellie's Tap & Vine

4.8

Exceptional(666)

Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Santa Ynez Valley

Booked 12 times today

Welcome to Ellie's Tap & Vine... Join us for seasonal cuisine, elegant ranch ambiance and great wine! We are Valley to Table dining, working with many local farms and purveyors; We look forward to seeing you soon! Our menu changes regularly, so please feel free to visit our website: www.elliestapandvine.com or follow us on IG and/or FB.Our restaurant is located in the heart of Santa Ynez. We boast amazing outdoor seating with great views and because it is often a little chilly in the evening, we have heaters. We are also dog and cat friendly.We know re-adjusting to dining out is a strange experience for everyone and we are all slowly returning. For now, we will be suspending lunch service.

8. Anchor Rose

3.7

Very Good(88)

Price: Expensive

• American • Santa Barbara

Booked 8 times today

Life is better when you're on the water.Located directly overlooking the historic harbor with 360-degree views of the Pacific Ocean and downtown Santa Barbara, Anchor Rose is the perfect place to share a cocktail, enjoy a fresh seafood dinner, and people watch or catch one of the American Riviera’s signature sunsets. Come for the drinks. Stay for the tapas.Drawn from the seafaring roots that have shaped the Santa Barbara area for hundreds of years, our craft cocktails and scratch-made plates are inspired by the sea, the surf, and the laid-back atmosphere for which this area is famous. Flip-flops welcome.Anchor Rose is Santa Barbara’s best restaurant, with a view of the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Barbara Harbor. Whether you’re looking for the best fresh seafood or a restaurant with a view, Anchor Rose has quickly become the favorite Santa Barbara restaurant for locals and tourists alike.

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9. Bouchon - Santa Barbara

4.8

Exceptional(5437)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Barbara

Booked 28 times today

We are delighted to have added additional outdoor seating but Santa Barbara nights are chilly so bring a sweater or light jacket!Fresh, local ingredients, prepared with care. Excellent wines that reflect the quality and character of our region and work in concert with the cuisine. Warm, inviting ambiance, service at a relaxed, leisurely pace. Santa Barbara ‘Wine Country Cuisine’ means we source our ingredients using an ‘as-fresh-and-as-local-as-possible’ approach, with fish from the Santa Barbara Channel and produce from the surrounding countryside. We then take into account how these flavors can be presented in concert with our local wines. We believe you’ll taste the difference. Bon Appètit!

10. Maverick Saloon

4.5

Awesome(25)

Price: Moderate

• American • Santa Ynez

Booked 1 time today

Taverns have flourished along Santa Ynez’s Sagunto Street since 1906. Sixty years ago, four busy bars entertained the locals and visitors alike. These establishments were named Last Chance, the Bum Steer, Parker’s and the Maverick Saloon. While three of the four original taverns have since disappeared into history, the legendary Maverick Saloon is still going strong and continues to be a staple in the Santa Ynez valley.In 1963, Jerry and Diane Thompson bought nine bare lots from publisher tycoon Hastings Harcourt. Plans were drawn up for a museum, restaurant, two-story hotel and the Maverick Saloon, which is named after a TV series starring James Garner. A few years later (approx. 1968) the barn was built next to the saloon. To achieve an antique look, the Thompsons used materials salvaged from demolished Victorian houses. The barn’s history began as the “Lulubelle’s Restaurant” and a tool rental facility. The barn and dancehall became a permanent part of the Maverick Salo

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Debra
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Our food was absolutely delicious and cooked to perfection! Our server, Christopher, was phenomenal! This is one of our favorite restaurants. We bring our out of town guest here everytime and they always glad we did
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Nella Kitchen and BarPrice: Expensive• Californian• Santa Ynez Valley
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4.7
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Julia
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
My friend and I had an excellent experience! From the Ambiance, our amazing server to the delicious cocktails and the exquisite food! It was beyond our expectations! We’ll be back!
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SY KitchenPrice: Expensive• Italian• Santa Ynez Valley
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4.9
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PeterVIP
Los Angeles •305 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
One of the best Italian restaurants in the central coast vicinity. Highly recommended and reservations a must. The best eggplant parmesan and one of made like cannoli instead of slices. Not on the menu, but made to order is the best carbonara Italiano around.
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Tre LunePrice: Expensive• Italian• Montecito
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4.8
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Garth
California Central Coast •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We dined at Matties last nite for their "Feast of the Seven Fishes". EXCELLENT! The chef delivers each course, talks with you, and is very interested your comments. The waiter was great, very friendly, and attentive. It was a wonderful holiday evening. We suggest you try it! And its very well-priced!
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Mattei's TavernPrice: Very Expensive• American• Los Olivos
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4.6
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LorenVIP
Los Angeles •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The most phenomenal meal and filet we’ve ever had. 10/10 for special occasion dinner.
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Lucky'sPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Montecito
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4.8

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65 restaurants available nearby

1. SY Kitchen

2. Nella Kitchen and Bar

3. Mattei's Tavern

4. Brothers Restaurant at Red Barn

5. Stonehouse at San Ysidro Ranch

6. Petros Restaurant at Petros Winery

7. Ellie's Tap & Vine

8. Anchor Rose

9. Bouchon - Santa Barbara

10. Maverick Saloon

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