Ellie's Tap Vine - SANTA YNEZ

We enjoyed a perfect first date post-baby while we were in town, thanks to Michelle and Joy! We started with the burrata on Baker’s Table bread and the beet salad, followed by Thai mussels and larb on special—all were delicious and generously portioned. Michelle was so helpful in assisting us in selecting wine and went above and beyond to make our night special, letting us know there was a full moon out and moving us to a table outside for dessert! We enjoyed chatting with Michelle and Joy and they made it a perfect night out from our baby Ellie! We’ll be back next trip for sure. Be sure to get the bread pudding!!! Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $50–100 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Bread Pudding

OMG this is a fabulous restaurant! Please do not miss this place. We were staying in Santa Ynez and love being able to walk to dinner. We started with the sautéed calamari. Warning, it's spicy! But oh my. We have never had anything like this, ever. It's served with an oh so favorable, spicy, sauce so order the bread basket to sop up the sauce. Perfectly cooked, not chewy. For our entree, my husband had the crab cake and I had the halibut. Both were over the top delicious, and the servings were beyond large. Beautiful sauces. Chef came out to ask us how we liked it. We could not stop gushing.

I enjoyed a fantastic dinner with friends while visiting the Santa Barbara wine country. We were all thoroughly impressed by our entrees. As someone who eats a lot of roast chicken, I can confidently say this was the best I’ve ever had. Our table was positioned where we could see the chef busily working in the kitchen. Despite being the only one in there, she never stopped moving and even took the time to greet us as we were leaving. The restaurant has a cozy, intimate feel and a charming story behind its name. If you find yourself in the area, be sure to make a reservation and check it out! If I lived nearby, this place would definitely be my go-to spot.

**Service:** Dine-in **Meal Type:** Dinner **Price per Person:** $50–100 **Recommended Dish:** Bread Pudding **Parking Availability:** Ample parking **Parking Options:** Free parking lot and free street parking

The food here is the best in the valley, and the service is outstanding. We're so happy we discovered this gem! Food: 5, Service: 5, Atmosphere: 5.