Housed in The Ritz-Carlton, the kitchen at The Bistro at Bacara is run by renowned chef Umit Kaygusuz who partners with sustainable food sources and local partners to create mouthwatering dishes. Sit out on their oceanfront terrace for a romantic dinner complete with wood-burning fireplace and overlooking the hotel swimming pool and bar. The traditional bistro has a casual dining atmosphere and offers a menu filled with seasonal salads, brick-oven pizzas, and their signature Bistro burger which shouldn’t be missed. It is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and dishes that have proven popular with their patrons include the California Florentine, the crab cake sliders, and the seafood paella served over Spanish bomba rice.
The Ritz-Carlton: 8301 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93117, Phone: 805-571-3018
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