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Plow & Angel Bistro

Cuisine: American, California

10Best Says

Sibling to the estimable Stonehouse Restaurant, Plow & Angel offers contemporary bistro fare in a charming environment that includes a cozy, romantic fireplace. Well-heeled patrons especially love weekend evenings, when live jazz bands and performers fill the place with music. On these occasions, a grilled, double-cut pork chop (or perhaps pan-seared salmon for seafood enthusiasts) mesh perfectly with the soulful tunes, and the bar accommodates late-comers and those who want to soak up a more social atmosphere. Enjoy great cocktails and an impressive wine list. The stained glass windows and outdoor patio are a delight on sunny days, and the interior is cozy should foggy weather come your way.

Address:

900 San Ysidro Ln
Montecito, CA 93108

Phone:

805-565-1724

Hours:

Restaurant: Daily 5pm-10pm
Bar: Sun-Thu 5pm-11pm; Fri-Sat 5pm-Midnight

Admissions:

No cover

EXPERT TIPS BY: Geneva Ives
Santa Barbara Local Expert

Montecito's Best Restaurants: "No matter what else catches your eye, you MUST order the mac 'n cheese."

Best for Montecito's Best Restaurants Because: The Plow & Angel serves American classics in a romantic setting at reasonable prices (for Montecito, anyway).

Dinner Menu
- Appetizers
  
  Shaved Castroville Artichoke And Organic Fennel Salad
  
  belgium endive with tear drop tomatoes and bosc pear whole grain mustard vinaigrette ($15.00)
  
  Organic Garden Beets And Local Watercress Salad
  
  fresh crottin de chavignol with roasted marcona almonds, aged balsamic and syr lemon vinaigrette ($15.00)
  
  Citrus Cured Atlantic Salmon Tartar
  
  farmed quail egg topped with american caviar and sesame miso tuile ($20.00)
  
  Sashimi Of Hamachi, Blue Fin Tuna And Sea Bass
  
  local avocado with asparagus tips and organic pickled cucumber ponzu and tobiko topped with american caviar creme fraiche ($26.00)
  
  Grilled Baby Octopus Salad
  
  wild arugula with roasted chorizo, ranch garden lemon juice and scallion ($17.00)
  
  Oven Roasted Bone Marrow
  
  shallot, parsley and caper salsa with fleur de sel de guerande toasted baguette ($18.00)
  
  Smoked Muscovy Duck And Avocado Spring Roll
  
  bellwether farms fromage blanc and asian coleslaw ($17.00)
  
  Hudson Valley Duck Foie Gras Duo
  
  pan seared with baby mache torchon with macadamia nut brioche and minneola tangerine jam ($28.00)
- Entrees
  
  Pan Seared Maine Diver Scallops
  
  manila clams with local cannelini bean and farmers market vegetable spanish paprika sofrito broth ($39.00)
  
  Butter Braised Maine Lobster
  
  homemade ranch garden herb gnocchi organic spinach and saffron emulsion ($68.00)
  
  Five Spice Seared Big Eye Tuna
  
  enoki mushroom and jalapeno fricassee, cilantro and lime veloute ($40.00)
  
  Channel Islands Halibut
  
  julienne of pancetta with salsify strewn quinoa hickory smoked tomato vinaigrette ($42.00)
  
  Syr Classic Spaghetti Carbonara
  
  patta negra iberico ham with sweet peas and organic poached egg ($34.00)
  
  Honey Coriander Glazed Muscovy Duck Breast
  
  sauteed heirloom cauliflower and fava beans with butternut squash puree ($41.00)
  
  Grilled Snake River Farms Wagyu Striploin
  
  fourme dambert mousse with heirloom tomatoes and roasted shallots manicardi balsamic vinegar ($61.00)
  
  Farm Raised New Zealand Venison Chop
  
  chestnut spaetzle with housemade kimchi and port wine reduction ($48.00)
- Sides
  
  Farmers Market Brussels Sprouts With Sea Salt
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Farmers Market Wilted Baby Spinach And Organic Garlic
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Pan Fried Local Shishito Peppers
  
  with fleur de sel de guerande ($9.00)
  
  San Ysidro Ranch Pomme Puree
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Oven Roasted Baby Peewee Potatoes
  
  with syr garden rosemary ($8.00)

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