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Stonehouse Restaurant
900 San Ysidro Ln, Montecito
Phone: (805) 565-1724
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Reviews by the General Public
Excellent food, great setting, attentive service, 8/14/2009
Reviewer: David Ellison
from Portland, OR
Was in Santa Barbara on business and was taken here without preconceived notions. The setting was fabulous. The food was too. A watermelon gazpacho was an outstanding cool bright yellow soup with both sweet and salty hints, with a clear taste of cucumber. Small red melon balls floated in it, and set off the soup wonderfully. The lobster entree was very flavorful, cut in the shell, easy to remove, but not rubbery or synthetic tasting. It was on a bed of beans and other vegetables, which gave a distinct texture contrast. The mint gelato was a revelation, exhibiting the strongest and most appealing mint flavor. All in all, a great dinner.
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Best Wine List In Santa Barbara, 6/3/2009
Reviewer: Bill Peardon
from Santa Barbara, CA
Food is amazing, I'm a big fan of the crab cake (not cake-ish at all, just perfect crab). And as good as the food is, the wine list is even better, and although pricey, the list is the best by far in Santa Barbara. Kudos to whoever buys the wine for the Stonehouse/Plough & Angel! Making a reservation now for my wife's birthday on Saturday.
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Forty Ninth Wedding Anniversary, 5/1/2009
Reviewer: Rita
from Lodi, CA
Our son took us here for dinner for our 49th Wedding Anniversary. The grounds were beautiful. We sat outside and the evening was gorgeous. Our meal was excellent and the service was great. The only thing I can't figure out is why did the Second Anniversary couple get free champagne and port while we didn't get anything for 49 Years....Oh, well, we might try again on our 50th....
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One Year Wedding Anniversary, 4/6/2009
Reviewer: Christian
from Oxnard, CA
This place was ridiculous! The hostess was very nice and welcoming, but our server did not have a sense of humor. I inquired about scallop appetizers for my wife and I, and she informed us that there was only ONE SCALLOP which was $50! My wife and I could'nt stop laughing. What made our experience over the top was that right behind me, was a couple video taping each other tasting their ONE SCALLOP. The woman video taping sat literally a foot and a half away from her date's face. LOL It was insane! We wanted to laugh out loud but couldnt due to the quiet ambiance. After contemplating these things we decided to go somewhere where we wouldnt have to pay $100 for duck. Dont get us wrong, it was a beatiful location and property, but way too boujie. I guess maybe one day well reach that point of maturity. Thanks for the memorable evening.
Stonehouse Restaurant writes:
Christian,
I am terribly sorry to hear you did not get a chance to enjoy a meal with us. I will do my best to find out why you were told the scallop was $50 since it is actually priced at $18. Please allow me to recommend our Plow & Angel restaurant which is a more casual dining experience. If you wish to contact me please feel free to give me call. Chris Vigilante. Director of Restaurants. 805-565-1724
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Best Service, I wish I could give them 10 Stars!, 4/1/2009
Reviewer: Nicole
from Santa Barbara, CA
I celebrated my two year anniversary there last night and it was amazing. I had very high expectations and the Stonehouse managed to exceed even that! Our server, Eric, was amazing. When I made reservations I had mentioned it was our two year anniversary he congratulated us upon arriving. We placed our orders, got some drinks (really good blood orange margarita and prickley pear mojito) and then enjoyed the beauty of the outdoor seating and got to watch the sky change from day to night. After our appetizers (scallop and pork, I'd get the pork again, it was great, but the scallop was par) Eric gave us free glasses of champagne for our anniversary. Then our delciious main courses (lamb - to die for! and yummy halibut), dessert was a trio plate on which they wrote in chocolate "Happy 2nd Anniversary". We ended the night with free glasses of port. On the way out the valet congratulated us on our 2nd anniversary and pulled the car around for us right away. The restaurant director, Chris, helped me in my decision in picking this restaurant to dine at, he went out of his way to stop by my table and congratulate us. The whole night was wildly indulgent, they treat everyone like a star, the seating outside is breath takingly beautiful and the food is the best fine dining around. Wine Cask was the only one who could even dream of competing with them. This place is simply the best.
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Great food and attentive service, 1/10/2009
Reviewer: Mike Davis
from Carpinteria, CA
My wife and I had dinner here recently and thoroughly enjoyed ouyrselves. We were seated promptly and given great seats on the outside patio. The food was amazing and the wine was as well. We we're very happy with the service, it's the kind that you don't even really notice, but your wine glass is always full and everything you need is there right when you want it.
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Best Birthday Dinner Ever, 12/11/2008
Reviewer: Nicole
from Santa Barbara, CA
I had the best birthday dinner ever here (about 3 months ago). I do not like tomatoes but had their caprese salad and ate every bit of tomato on my plate! It came with a creamy, mild buffalo mozzarella, sea salt and basalmic with fresh greens. I saw outside watched the sunset, their fireplaces and heated patio kept me nice and toasty! I've eaten at a lot of seafood restaurants, I was born and raised on the waterfront of California. However, this was by far the best fish dish I've ever had. Firm texture, cooked to perfection. I can't wait until I can afford to go back!
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Cold entree, wrong wine buffered by candlelight
Reviewer: Citrine Clifford
from Santa Barbara, CA
The setting here is lovely, but so dark outside in the evening one tends to miss a few things. My boyfriend took me here for my birthday. The waiter, though, kept chatting and chatting. He brought the wrong wine. We had ordered Groth Cab and he brought Roth Cab. It was so dark outside with just the candlelight flickering, and the waiter was in charge of filling our glasses, we were not aware of the difference. I thought the Groth did not taste right but did not want to offend my boyfriend. When the bill came, and he saw that it was Roth, not Groth, he pulled the bottle up by the candlelight and exclaimed "Oh, Roth, I ordered Groth!" The waiter did not take responsibility for this. Also, both of our entrees were COLD when they arrived at our table. Very disappointing for an entree betweet $40.00- $50.00. My guess is that the waiter was chatting at another table and the food became cold before he brought it to us.
Stonehouse Restaurant writes:
Citrine, First let me thank you for taking the time to leave us your comments. I am terribly sorry to here about your unfortunate dining experience with us. We are always striving to reach the highest standards of food and service. Please feel free to contact me directly at the restaurant, and we will do all we can to make your next visit to the ranch much more enjoyable. Chris Vigilante. Director of Restaurants. 805-565-1724
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Beautiful Setting, but.......
Reviewer: Jon
from Santa Barbara, CA
I found the other reviews to be quite accurate. We went there last night for our anniversary and sat outside as recommended. The surroundings are lush and beautiful, especially with the sunset reflecting off the huge oaks. You could occasionally smell oak burning in one of the several fireplaces. The seating was plenty warm. The table had an awkward construction such that I couldn't cross my legs. The menu is nice by not original and the prices were high. However, the service was remarkable! First, they called me to remind me of my reservation. The abundant staff called us by name and attended to us every minute. Our server was very friendly and entertaining. The wine list was great.
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Great food, great service, spectacular view
Reviewer: Richard
from Santa Barbara, CA
Dined here with two colleagues. Wonderful dining experience with a very elegant menu. The food tasted great; however, my and my colleague's lamb was slightly undercooked. However, the view from the patio dining area more than made up for it. Very romantic setting, which I will be sharing with my girlfriend for dinner the next time she visits.
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Beautiful setting, great service, good food
Reviewer: Sabrina K
from Santa Barbara
They do everything they can to make you happy. I requested a vegan dish and they happily prepared a splendid meal for me. My husband's meal was off the menu and he enjoyed it as well. He said it wasn't the best steak but it was good. Overall the beautiful atmosphere, setting and friendly staff made it a very successful dinner experience and we'll certainly be back.
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A Very Special Place
Reviewer: Sara Siato
from Santa Barbara, California
My boyfriend and I had the most memorable meal and dining experience of our lives here six years ago for Valentine's Day. The waitstaff is amazing, the ambience truly captures the beauty of Montecito, and the food is to die for. Five years ago the same boyfriend proposed to me at the Stonehouse and it was so enchanting how the employees helped my now husband make it the most beautiful evening of my life.
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Perrfect place for that special occasion
Reviewer: Jeff Paulson
from St. Paul, MN
My wife and I ate at the Stonehouse Restaurant to celebrate a "zero" birthday. We sat outdoors under the stars and were immediately impressed with the warmth of the setting - both literally and figuratively. The combination of heated tile flooring, propane heaters, and a roaring fire in the fireplace kept us very warm on a chilly night. The wait staff (Adrian in particular) was just as warm, offering great suggestions on wines, entrees, and dessert. They offered a special appetizer of crab legs and asparagus that was great, and the filet and trout entrees were fabulous. The wait staff was attentive without being obtrusive and all were very professional. This is the perfect place for any special occasion. We hope to be back as soon as our schedules allow.
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Great Ambience, Excellent Food
Reviewer: Brooke
from Carpinteria, CA
My husband and I went to Stonehouse for a romantic dinner last weekend. The location is beautiful. The staff was very attentive- always anticipating our need for more wine, olives, or bread. The meal was excellent. We ordered the filet and lobster and would recommend both. The brie appetizer was very small and was more almond crust than brie. The people next to us had the beet and pear salad and I would order that as an appetizer next time. The dessert selection was not very appealing (basic things like apple pie and chocolate cake) and could use some enhancing. The only other thing we would change were the tables. The ones near the fireplace had a huge base which left you nowhere to put your feet and made sitting there pretty uncomfortable. The Stonehouse is the perfect place for a romantic evening or special celebration.
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Great experience
Reviewer: CHRISTINA
from Santa Barbara
My husband and I ate at the Stonehouse on a rainy evening last week, and what a fantastic experience. We had not been there since the grand re-opening.....actually, it had been MANY years since eating there and we mad a resolution to venture out beyond our usual spots. Danny M. took care of getting us a reservation, and from the second we arrived, the staff was friendly and attentive. Our waitress, Rachel( her name tag was messed up in the washing machine so I appologize if I got her name wrong) made fabulous food and wine recommendations. We started with blood orange margarita's. I had the baby beet and pear salad to start, my husband had the crabcake. I had the ahi as a main course and my husband had the lamb. The unfortunate part was we were too full for dessert! We will definately be back again, and save room for something sweet.
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Anniversary dinner
Reviewer: mark n tam
from santa barbara ca
It was our 3 year anniversary and we decided to do something special. Upon reading some reviews I decided to try out the stonehouse. Upon calling to make reservations I received a wonderful suggestion to sit outside for a more romantic atmosphere. We were glad we did, it was a beautiful evening with the stars shining bright and a fire burning next to us. I ordered the chicken chowder soup to start and the filet entree, both of which were wonderful. My girlfriend ordered the lobster with the herb rissoto which was "succulent with flavors I have never tasted before, simply amazing", oh a very nice sized tail I might add, much BIGGER than many other restaurants. A true dining experience unlike many others. SB has many restaurants to choose from many of which we frequent but not many compare. The dinner was more expensive than other places in the area but after tasting the food, receiving stellar service and enjoying what SYR has to offer, the prices are validated with the quality and experience that is unique only to san ysidro ranch. fyi-be sure to stop by the lounge and enjoy a couple cookies prepared daily by the pastry chef.
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