A Timeless Culinary & Wine Destination in the Heart of Santa Barbara Wine Country — Real Estate Included

Nestled in the highly desirable Santa Ynez Valley, this established, high-volume restaurant, bar, and boutique wine shop offers a rare opportunity to own a renowned hospitality destination along with its prime real estate. Located just 35 miles from Santa Barbara and a favorite escape for Los Angeles visitors, the property is surrounded by luxury inns, award-winning tasting rooms, and upscale boutiques.

Founded in 1995 and beautifully renovated in 2001, this iconic establishment has earned national acclaim for its seasonal, farm-to-table cuisine, thoughtfully curated wine selection, and exceptional guest experiences. It combines a full-service restaurant with a boutique wine shop, offering complementary revenue streams under a trusted and recognizable brand. An extensive wine inventory is available for purchase.

The business is efficiently run by a seasoned team, including a General Manager, Executive Chef, and Wine Store Director, supported by 15 full-time and up to 35 part-time employees. With the current owners preparing for retirement, this is a unique opportunity to acquire both a thriving business and the property it occupies.

The freestanding 3,920 sq. ft. restaurant sits on a 6,098 sq. ft. lot, zoned C-2 General Commercial. It includes two dedicated parking spaces and ample street parking. The space features polished concrete floors, skylights, a spacious U-shaped bar with pendant lighting, a charming outdoor patio, and a private banquet room adorned with rustic wainscoting and vintage character. The well-equipped kitchen includes a 16-foot hooded cookline, a 14-foot hood in a secondary prep kitchen, a walk-in cooler, and a 1,500-gallon grease trap.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary chef-owner or hospitality group to take the reins of what Travel + Leisure named “America’s Best Small Town for Food & Wine.” Accolades include a Wine Spectator Award, Cinematic Recognition, a Thriving Wine Club, and consistent 4.5 to 4.6-star reviews across the board. 

Staff includes: 15 full-time employees and up to 35 part-time as needed. Operating Sunday-Thursday 11:30 AM -8:30 PM and Friday-Saturday from 11:30 AM-9:00 PM. Ability to open longer hours if desired.

Some equipment includes: 
 
Wine retail merchandise display, Wine cooler, Ice machine,2-triple door under-counter refrigerators, 4 tap kegerator, Ice bin, walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer, double-stacking pizza oven, 2 -fryers, proofer, grill, griddle w/oven, 10 burner stove top w/oven, convection oven, 6-burner stove top with oven, single door fridge,Hobart mixer, 2 refrigerated prep stations, double kettle burner, Revel POS system, coffee maker/grinder (leased), shwasher-(leased), office printer (leased), tables, chairs, patio tables and chairs, dinnerware, flatware, glassware, pots, pans, utensils, storage bins and bar stools.  
 
This culinary and wine gem is ideal for a seasoned chef, experienced restaurateur, or hospitality group seeking a premier, high-visibility location! The Restaurant and Real Estate shall be sold together.