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Award-Winning Cuisine
Complimentary with Every Stay

San Ysidro Ranch is home to multiple award-winning restaurants and unique dining experiences, along with a world-renowned wine cellar holding 15,500 bottles of varietals collected from around the globe.

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Stonehouse

BREAKFAST: Daily 7:00 am - 9:30 am
LUNCH: Monday - Saturday 11:00am - 2:00 pm
DINNER: Daily 5:00pm - 9:00 pm
CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH: Sunday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Set inside a 19th-century citrus packing house, the Stonehouse Restaurant has been named the #1 Restaurant in Santa Barbara by OpenTable for its Coastal Californian style cuisine in an inviting dining room with crackling fireplaces and creek-side views. Gather in the lounge and dine under the romantic lights of the ocean-view terrace for a truly inspiring experience. A wine Sectator Grand Award recipient and Michelin-recognized, The Stonehouse is included complimentary with every stay.

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The Speakeasy

Daily: Opens at 5:00 pm
Live Music: 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm daily

Inspired by the clandestine bars of Prohibition, The Speakeasy is an intimate escape of handcrafted cocktails, rare spirits, and live music nightly. Settle in by the fireplace and let the evening unfold.

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Embrace an Elegant Tradition

A cherished Rach tradition, Afternoon Tea unfolds in the Veranda with house-made pastries, seasonal scones, and refined tea sandwiches – perfectly paired with a glass of Billecart-Salmon Rosé.

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Private Dinners

Savor exquisite culinary creations in an intimate setting. Our private dining experiences offer a taste of luxury, tailored just for you.

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Meet Chef Matt Johnson

Matt Johnson, a California native, grew up in a family that worked in the Santa Barbara wine industry, which instilled in him a love and passion for the flavors of Southern California. After graduating top of his class from the Santa Barbara School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management, Matt embarked on a gastronomic tour of Europe, working and cooking alongside the top chefs of Europe.

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Matt Johnson, a California native, grew up in a family that worked in the Santa Barbara wine industry, which instilled in him a love and passion for the flavors of Southern California. After graduating top of his class from the Santa Barbara School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management, Matt embarked on a gastronomic tour of Europe, working and cooking alongside the top chefs of Europe.

This trip culminated in Matt showcasing at the Masters of Food and Wine. After working at the famed Windows on the Water, the Summerwood Winery and Inn, and Inn at Spanish Bay, Matt joined the elite team at San Ysidro Ranch in 2008. Matt's aesthetic combines sophistication and elegance with warmth and comfort, often featuring produce from the Ranch's organic garden.

In 2014, Matt was given the honor of crafting a five-course dinner at The James Beard House, featuring the Meyer Lemons grown here on the grounds of the San Ysidro Ranch.

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