Reviews for S.Y. Kitchen in Santa Ynez, CA
We had a great time at SY Kitchen. Great food and service, loved the oven olives, but our burrata starter was somewhat... forgettable. Otherwise, I really enjoyed the roasted sea bream. Overall good dinner Read more
Not much to hate here, very delicious and excellent staff that always makes sure your water glass is full and that you are... happy. We enjoyed a basic ham and mushroom pizza with T-bone sliders with truffle sauce and country potatoes that are nothinglike what you experienced before. Dessert was the chocolate Gelato with caramelized bananas with cream and berries. Hellagood! Always check the boards for specials and always make a reservation. Read more
Intimate restaurant in cowboy town Santa Ynez. I had dinner with some friends and had a wonderful time. Reservations are a must!... And don’t think about coming in early, the restaurant was packed even at 8:45pm. Fortunately, there’s a cute fire pitoutside and you can grab a cocktail/wine while waiting for a table. Food was amazing. I’d been craving artichokes and theymade it well. Their pea salad was shared with the whole table and it was a hit! The servers were extremely helpful and knew themenu well so were able to give really good recommendations. The 8:45 crowd is a bit rowdy so if you’re looking for a quietevening dinner, perhaps a earlier time is better? String lights and dim lights sets the mood for something special and itfulfilled its promise of a special evening. Read more
Had the pizza and beet salad, both were delicious. Pizza crust was on point, crisp and airy with that slightly chewy center you... come to expect from Neapolitan style pizza. Beet salad was fresh and light. Loved my cappuccino! Read more
We had an incredible meal at SY Kitchen, from start to finish. It was made even better by our server, Matthew, who elevated the... entire experience - he provided some of the best service that we have encountered on the West Coast. Read more
Incredible dinner. We heard about this place online when looking for places to venture out while in the area and couldn’t have... been more blown away at the quality of the food. We were seated promptly to a table near the kitchen. The service was quick tobring us menus for dinner and cocktails. The cocktails were spot on for the start of a great evening. We started our dinner withsalads that were awesome and had unique twists. The main course steak special was one of the best steaks I’ve had. It’s wasperfectly cooked and cut off the bone already on top of a bed of potatoes then topped with porcini mushrooms. I don’t usuallyeat mushrooms but this time I cleared the plate. The wild mushroom pasta was perfectly seasoned and cooked. Topped with redpepper flakes and parmesan. We concluded dinner with the gelato and creme brûlée which was the perfect send off to a greatdinner. The creme brûlée was an interesting twist with pistachio and the flavors totally worked. The gelato was also a greatpairing with the creme brûlée. Will definitely come back when back in the area. Read more
Delicious meal, efficient and friendly service, and a nice atmosphere. I had been told to try the restaurant for several years,... and I finally got there. It's a bit out of the way for my trips to wine country, but I've found a new option! Read more
Fantastic atmosphere, relaxed yet elegant. The food is top notch. Very fresh and flavorful without being heavy. And the service... was excellent t. A great gem in this area. I would not miss it. Read more