Dining Information

The Simpson House offers:

  • Gourmet Breakfast served in-room, on your private patio or on the veranda
  • Lavish wine and Mediterranean hors d'oeuvres buffet
  • Hot and cold beverage service available 24 hours
  • Afternoon tea

FAVORITE RESTAURANTS

These fine restaurants are highly recommended by us and our previous guests. We will happily make your reservation and provide you with walking/driving directions.

VERY SPECIAL - VERY ROMANTIC

BOUCHON

An alwasy intriguing seasonal menu derived from Santa Barbara's WIne Country using fresh locally farmed ingredients.  The experienced staff stands ready to help coordinate by-the-glass wines for each course.  A short walk from the Inn.

WINE CASK
Located in one of Santa Barbara's historic adobes, you can expect great things. California Style cuisine, featuring an extremely artistic and delectable use of herbs and garnish. Request a table near the fireplace or in the courtyard if the weather is favorable. A short walk from the Inn.

DOWNEYS
Award winning California style cuisine is sophisticated, creative and deliciously unique. Charming atmosphere and excellent wait staff. This wonderful dining experience is a short walk from the Inn.

OLIO E LIMONE

Truly authentic Italian cuisine in a lively bistro-style atmosphere and excellent wait-staff.  Just a short walk from the Inn.  Includes a lovely American and European wine list.

SAGE & ONION

"European-American cuisine with an English Twist."  Each dish is incredibly well balanced focusing on flavor, presentation, textrue and proper quantity.  About a mile walk from the Inn.

MORE CASUAL FAVORITES

CA'DARIO
Bustling bistro style dining with northern Italian cuisine, excellent seafood & extensive wine list.  A short walk from the Inn.

LOUIE'S
Great California Cuisine, pastas, fresh seafood, duck and wonderful desserts. The bright atmosphere is a juxtaposition of the Victorian Upham Hotel in which it is located. A short walk from the Inn.

OPAL

California bistro style dining with delicious fresh and creative cuisine.  A favorite among the locals as well as Santa Barbara visitors.  A short walk from the Inn.

PALACE GRILL
Very lively atmosphere, serving delicious Cajun and Creole dishes. Recommended as the best by Bon Appetit and Gourmet magazines. A nice walk from the Inn.

 


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