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 | Bossa Nova Brunch
From July 12-18, the Santa Barbara Film Festival will showcase eleven new films from France’s most notable filmmakers at our neighbor, the iconic SBIFF Riviera Theater.
In-between screenings (with English subtitles), join us at The Dining Room & Terrace and savor a gastronomic à la carte menu, featuring French twists on classics such as seared ahi tuna niçoise salad, a selection of coquilles St. Jacques and a scrumptious moelleux au chocolat.
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 | 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 | Dinner | Desserts | Children's | Wine List | In-Room Dining
Indulge in the “Art of Afternooning” atop the Santa Barbara hills with astro botanical infusions from Magic Hour.
Expect custom-blended teas, fragrant herbs and adaptogens designed for your sun sign and sample delights featuring ingredients hand-picked by the Chef — from smoked salmon mousse with lemon-zested crème fraiche to fresh rosemary scones with strawberry basil jam and butter with local honey.
Botanica Afternoon Tea will be served in the Dining Room, Monday through Saturday, from 2:30pm to 4pm. $95 per guest | Reservations required
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 Thursday, 2:30pm to 5pm | 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.
Let us help you plan an unforgettable event.
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