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SY Kitchen
$$$$•Italian•4.9(4,383)RESERVATIONS
Reservations for parties of 5 or more please call restaurant directly.
S. Y. Kitchen requests a credit card to hold a reservation of 6 or more. You may cancel by calling the restaurant by 5 PM two days prior to the reservation. After that cancellation is subject to our policy and fees may be incurred. All credit card information will be processed securely.Willows at Chumash Casino
$$$$•Contemporary American•4.8(1,752)
The Willows specializes in mouthwatering prime steaks and seafood. This 14 time AAA Four Diamond Award-winning restaurant also features a Wine Spectator Award winning wine list with an extensive selection of local and imported wines, all served in an exquisitely appointed setting.
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- NNormaGoldLos Angeles •2 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoWe had a great experience. The food was very goodMore infoBrothers Restaurant at Red Barn$$$$• American• Santa Ynez Valley•4.9
- JJackieLos Angeles •8 reviews5.0Dined on 17 Oct 2026Our FAVORITE restaurant every-time we visit Santa Ynez. Great setting and amazing food and drinks ! Fantastic as always ! Can't wait to come back. Thank you !More infoSY Kitchen$$$$• Italian• Santa Ynez Valley•4.9
- MMelaniLos Angeles •19 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoWe can count on attentive service, delicious food, fun ambiance and an overall great experience whenever we are here, and it never fails!More infoBar Le Côte$$$$• Seafood• Los Olivos•4.9
- SSusanneSan Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews5.0Dined on 16 Oct 2026We are long time S.Y.V. residents and have enjoyed all the Chumash have to offer, the shows, the casino and especially the food!!! We took good friends there for lunch who have never experienced the Chumash casino> THEY LOVED IT!!! Reservations were easy to make, the host & hostess were very welcoming and we had requested a booth which was reserved and waiting for us! The server was friendly and very accommodating to us and service was fast!!! The food was excellent!!! One party had the Quinoa salad and said it was "the best" she has ever had! 2 other each had the "Cluck Norris" burger that was perfection, chicken very tender, bun toasted just right and the fries...OMG...both sweet potato and regular fries were delicious!!! My husband had the Patty Burger with onion rings, both items perfectly cooked and he ate the whole thing!!! We will be back, maybe during the world serries...which would be exciting with a house full of people enjoying the game!!! Great place and experience beginning to the end!! Thanks!!!More infoThe Sports Bar at Chumash$$$$• American• Santa Ynez•4.9
- EEllenGoldLos Angeles •56 reviews5.0Dined on 14 Oct 2026We enjoyed the evening. We were at a round table which is perfect for a group of 6. We all enjoyed our food and drinks. I splurged and had the chocolate mousse for dessert and it was spectacular! I had the tuna tartare for my dinner and it was yummy. You cannot go wrong with any of the choices at Nella's.More infoNella Kitchen and Bar$$$$• Californian• Santa Ynez Valley•4.8
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Just up the coast from Los Angeles, nestled in Santa Barbara County along the Los Padres National Forest, is the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley. Many of the best produce farms in Southern California grow here, as well as some very accomplished vineyards. The Valley is also just inland from the Pacific Ocean, so there is always a constant influx of high-quality seafood. This leads to some of the best fusion and nouveau-American cuisine, including a variety of innovative and eclectic establishments. Their flair for California style mixed with fresh, high-quality ingredients sets the tone for many of the local restaurants, though you can still find plenty of high-quality traditional places, like steakhouses and great sushi.
Frequently asked questions
Healthy restaurants located in Santa Ynez Valley include SY Kitchen, Willows at Chumash Casino and Nella Kitchen and Bar
Bottomless brunch in Santa Ynez Valley is available at Norman at the Skyview Los Alamos, SY Kitchen and Brothers Restaurant at Red Barn
The most romantic restaurant in Santa Ynez Valley is SY Kitchen
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