A sublime dining experience is guaranteed at El Encanto. Playing host to some of the best restaurants in southern California, our passion for artisanal ingredients and exceptional flavors matches the region’s culinary abundance. Expect in-season herbs from our ocean-facing garden and fresh seafood caught daily from the shores below.
The Dining Room & Terrace | Afternoon Tea | The Lounge | The Bar | Alfresco Dining| Gin & Jazz
From July 11-17, the French Wave Film Festival arrives in Santa Barbara as part of a year-long celebration of the cinematic arts.
Enjoy all the action from El Encanto, with lunch and dinner specials to honor the art of French film.
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Dine in our ambient dining room, or feast under the stars on the ocean-facing terrace. Either way, prepare yourself for superb gastronomy in one of the top restaurants in southern California.
All ingredients are locally sourced and dishes crafted with seasonality in mind. Innovative coastal-inspired fare is complemented by peerless service and views worth traveling for.
Opening hours: Breakfast: 7am–11am, Lunch: 11:30am–2pm, Dinner: 5:30pm–10pm
View our menus:
Breakfast | Lunch and dinner | Desserts | Children's | Wine List | In-Room Dining
Dine in our ambient dining room, or feast under the stars on the ocean-facing terrace. Either way, prepare yourself for superb gastronomy in one of the top restaurants in southern California.
All ingredients are locally sourced and dishes crafted with seasonality in mind. Innovative coastal-inspired fare is complemented by peerless service and views worth traveling for.
Opening hours: Breakfast: 7am–11am, Lunch: 11:30am–2pm, Dinner: 5:30pm–10pm
View our menus:
Breakfast | Lunch and dinner | Desserts | Children's | Wine List | In-Room Dining
Indulge in the “Art of Afternooning” holiday-style with astro botanical infusions from Magic Hour, served in The Dining Room.
Begin with a glass of bubbly, followed by custom-blended teas, fragrant herbs and adaptogens designed for your sun sign. Indulge in delights with ingredients hand-picked by our chef—from beef wellington and confit ahi tuna finger sandwiches to decadent desserts and buttermilk sultana scones.
$110pp | 2:30pm-4pm, daily
Find out more about El Encanto’s sublime dining options and our opening times.
For any special requests, please reach out to our teams at dining.ele@belmond.com.
Breakfast: 7:00am to 11am | Lunch: 11:30am to 2pm
Afternoon Tea: Monday to Saturday, 2:30pm to 4pm | Dinner: 5:30pm to 10pm
The Lounge is an ideal retreat for light dining with friends — indulge in delicately crafted cocktails, tempting sharing platters and cooling cocktails — with pacific vistas in the backdrop, of course.
Open:Monday to Thursday: 11:30am–9:30pmFriday & Saturday: 11:30am–10pmSunday: 2pm–9:30pm
Socialize and unwind in a laidback scene. Savor fine wines and gourmet bar snacks while learning Santa Barbara’s secrets from our warm bar staff.
Santa Barbara restaurants can be beautifully polished or perfectly informal. At El Encanto, we invite you to enjoy both.
In this lively laidback hub, meet old friends or make new ones over a selection of wines, spirits and inventive cocktails. For those seeking a light bite, American classics are reinterpreted on a gourmet bar menu.
Opening times:
Sunday–Thursday from 11:30am–10:00pm
Friday & Saturday from 11:30am–11:00pm
Dine in sensory style
Dining at El Encanto is multisensory—our band treats your ears; our chefs, your palate.
Complementing sublime ocean views and our chef's sensational menu, live music sets the scene every Sunday from 11am–2pm
Savor our options for every mood and appetite
From seasonal Californian cuisine to an extensive list of regional wines, settle in and savor El Encanto’s many culinary treats.
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Prefer to talk? You can call us on 1 805 845 5800
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