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Wine Cask - Santa Barbara

Item: Wine Cask - Santa Barbara
Author: Geneva Ives

Cuisine: American, California

Price: $$

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If you're looking for a fine dining experience in Santa Barbara that feels both elegant and effortless, make a reservation for dinner at the Wine Cask. Located in the middle of downtown Santa Barbara (tucked away in a secluded courtyard), this restaurant specializes in dishes sourced from local harvests, great cocktails and - as the name suggests - wine! Chefs shop at the local farmers markets every week, and the menu rotates frequently. Desserts often steal the show here, with highlights including the butterscotch pudding and bread pudding souffle. Private and event dining areas are available, as well as an al fresco patio. Attached to the Wine Cask is Intermezzo, a more casual bar/cafe that serves wine on tap and tasty flatbreads.

Address:

813 Anacapa Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-966-9463

Hours:

Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 9:30pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:30pm -10:00pm

Website:

winecask.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Geneva Ives
Santa Barbara Local Expert

Farm to Table, Group Friendly: "Don't skip dessert. Order the butterscotch pudding. Trust us."

Best for Farm to Table Because: The Wine Cask serves some of the most elegant dishes in town, but their ingredients have their roots in local soils.
Best for Group Friendly Because: The Wine Cask has a private room that seats 35 and a patio that can hold 60. Or you can reserve the whole restaurant.

Dinner Menu
- Market
  
  French Onion Soup
  
  Brioche crouton, melted gruyere ($12.00)
  
  Roots Farms Mixed Greens
  
  Shaved orchard fruit, toasted pistachios, market herbs, citrus vinaigrette ($12.00)
  
  Quinoa Salad
  
  Heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, pine nuts, buffalo mozzarella, EVOO ($14.00)
- Ocean
  
  Ahi Tartare
  
  Ponzu, sesame, scallion, avocado, wonton crisp ($16.00)
  
  Crispy Calamari
  
  Roasted garlic cloves, pickled cherry tomatoes, lime aioli ($14.00)
  
  Pacific Crab Cakes
  
  Dungeness crab, fresh arugula, blood orange ($22.00)
- Ranch
  
  Duck Confit Salad
  
  frisée, baby spinach, poached egg, crispy fingerling chips, warm vinaigrette ($14.00)
  
  Steak Tartare
  
  Brioche toast points, shallot-caper relish, egg ($18.00)
  
  Braised Pork Belly
  
  Black Mission fig, frisée, chive hash brown ($18.00)
- Chef's Seasonal Entrees
  
  Seared Sea Scallops
  
  Potatoes dauphinoise, sweet corn & pepper relish, corn purée ($32.00)
  
  Roasted Duck Breast
  
  Prosciutto and spinach stuffed squash, Yukon gold batons, Banyuls jus ($32.00)
  
  Braised Beef Short Rib
  
  Organic farmers market root vegetable, creamy parmesan & scallion grits, crispy garlic ($38.00)
  
  Blood Orange-Marinated Grilled Rack of Lamb
  
  Bleu cheese bread pudding, grilled asparagus, market black berries, shallot port jus ($38.00)
- Wine Cask Classics
  
  Seasonal Risotto
  
  Shaved Grana Padano ($24.00)
  
  Santa Barbara Channel Sea Bass
  
  Exotic mushroom, smashed fingerlings, baby artichokes, lemon beurre blanc ($29.00)
  
  Pan-Seared Pacific Salmon
  
  French green lentils, mirepoix, Sherry-Dijon jus ($28.00)
  
  Crispy Chicken
  
  Brown butter whipped Yukon gold potatoes, sautéed Swiss chard, pan jus ($26.00)
  
  Grilled New York Steak
  
  Yukon gold-sweet potato hash, Applewood-smoked bacon, sweet red bell pepper and white cheddar, grilled broccolini, sauce béarnaise ($36.00)
- Chef's Tasting Menu
  Chef's Tasting Menu
  Looking for a unique experience? Chef Brandon Cogan will happily create a five or eight course tasting menu for you
  
  Chef's Five Course Tasting Menu: $75.00
  
  Chef's Eight Course Tasting Menu: $95.00
Lunch Menu
- To Share
  
  Wine Cask Crispy Calamari
  
  roasted garlic cloves, cilantro-lime aioli ($14.00)
  
  Ahi Tartar
  
  Avocado, lemon, EVOO, Himalayan pink salt ($16.00)
  
  Sweet Potato Fries
  
  sweet chili BBQ sauce ($9.00)
- Soup & Salads
  
  Farmer's Market Tomato Soup
  
  basil oil, parmesan crisp ($8.00)
  
  Roots Farms Mixed Greens
  
  field greens, shaved seasonal fruit toasted pistachios, charred scallion vinaigrette ($9.00)
  
  Kale Salad
  
  market beets, toasted hazelnuts, yogurt dressing ($12.00)
  
  Antipasti Salad
  
  Cotto ham, Calabrese salami, grilled zucchini, mozzarella, white beans, olives, pickled red onions, red wine vinaigrette ($15.00)
  
  Grilled Chicken Paillard
  
  butter lettuce, roasted red sweet peppers, green onions, garbanzo beans, parmesan crisps, mustard vinaigrette ($15.00)
  
  Salade Niçoise
  
  herbes de provence-crusted & seared Ahi tuna, arugula, cherry tomatoes, fingerling potatoes, haricots verts, niçoise olives, shaved fennel, hard-boiled egg and balsamic vinaigrette ($18.00)
  
  Seafood Cobb Salad
  
  shrimp, crab, bacon, avocado, hard-boiled egg, asparagus, green goddess dressing ($16.00)
- Mains
  
  Seared Sea Scallops
  
  organic arugula salad, basil pesto, baby artichokes ($21.00)
  
  Herb-Crusted Salmon (Medium Rare)
  
  lentils, mirepoix, mustard pan jus ($18.00)
  
  Crispy Chicken
  
  brown butter pomme puree, sautéed Swiss chard, pan jus ($18.00)
  
  Filet Mignon Enchiladas
  
  black bean risotto, tomatillo-avocado salsa Cacique cheese, sour cream ($18.00)
  
  Grilled 10oz. NY Strip (Med-Rare)
  
  crushed potatoes, gentleman's sauce ($19.00)
  
  Sea Bass Filet
  
  sweet potato hash, roasted cauliflower, citrus vinaigrette ($18.00)
- Flatbreads
  
  Margherita
  
  fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce, basil ($12.00)
  
  Mushroom & Pancetta
  
  Swiss chard, soft-poached egg, chili cream ($15.00)
  
  Taco Truck
  
  carnitas, Cotija cheese, Pasilla chilies, onion, cilantro ($14.00)
  
  Thai
  
  chicken, peanut sauce, ginger, scallions, sweet-chili, cilantro ($14.00)
  
  Prosciutto & Arugula
  
  Humboldt Fog cheese, oven-dried tomato ($18.00)
  
  Artichoke
  
  artichoke hearts, pesto, toasted pine nuts, mozzarella ($14.00)
- Wine Cask Wagyu Burgers
  
  The Cask
  
  Melted cheddar, caramelized onions, house aioli; with seasoned fries or mixed greens ($14.00)
  
  Riviera
  
  Swiss cheese, avocado, house-smoked bacon, shaved red onions, aioli; with seasoned fries or mixed greens ($16.00)
  
  Presidio Burger
  
  Blue cheese, arugula, shallot jam; with seasoned fries or mixed greens ($16.00)
- Sandwiches
  
  Range-Free Veggie Burger
  
  Gruyere, smoked ketchup ($12.00)
  
  Chicken Club
  
  Grilled chicken breast, bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, house aioli ($12.00)
  
  Open-Faced Skirt Steak
  
  Ciabatta, chimichurri, herb butter, greens ($16.00)
  
  French Onion Dip
  
  Braised short rib, caramelized onions, melted gruyere, brioche, au jus ($14.00)
Dessert & Cheese Menu
- Desserts
  
  Bread Pudding
  
  bourbon-salted caramel ($9.00)
  
  Butterscotch Pudding
  
  whipped cream, fleur de sel, caramel ($7.00)
  
  Strawberry Mousse
  
  chocolate, vincotto, strawberry gelato ($12.00)
  
  Chocolate Molten Lava Cake
  
  nutella ice cream ($10.00)
  
  Warm Cookie Pie
  
  chocolate sauce, vanilla ice cream ($12.00)
  
  Lavender Crème Brûlée
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Ice Cream & Sorbet
  
  two scoops, shortbread cookie ($7.00)
- Cheese & Charcuterie Plate
  
  Trio of Cheese
  
  ($16.00)
  
  Charcuterie
  
  Prosciutto & Dry Salami ($14.00)
  
  Cheese & Charcuterie
  
  ($28.00)
- Afterwards
  
  '13 Storm Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc, Santa Ynez Valley
  
  ($13.00)
  
  '13 The Ojai Vineyard Late Harvest Riesling, Santa Barbara County
  
  ($15.00)
  
  Hidalgo Sherry
  
  Manzanilla, Amontillado or Oloroso ($7.00)
  
  Sherry Flight
  
  1oz. Pour of Each- Manzanilla, Amontillado and Oloroso ($10.00)
  
  Graham's 10 Year Tawny Port, Portugal
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Graham's 20 Year Tawny Port, Portugal
  
  ($17.00)
  
  Graham's 30 Year Tawny Port, Portugal
  
  ($24.00)
  
  Graham's 40 Year Tawny Port, Portugal
  
  ($35.00)
  
  Graham's Sampler Tawny Port, Portugal
  
  1oz. Pour of 10,20,30 ($18.00)
  
  Espresso Martini
  
  Corbin sweet potato vodka, orgeat, espresso ($12.00)
  
  Limoncello
  
  ($10.00)

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