Willows at Chumash Casino

4.8 (1757)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

3400 E. Hwy 246, Santa Ynez, CA 93460

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Willows at Chumash Casino

4.8

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Santa Ynez Valley

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2 people

Nov 7, 2026

8:30 PM

Booked 26 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Fancy
Great for creative cocktails

The Willows specializes in mouthwatering prime steaks and seafood. This 14 time AAA Four Diamond Award-winning restaurant also features a Wine Spectator Award winning wine list with an extensive selection of local and imported wines, all served in an exquisitely appointed setting.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Californian, Steakhouse
Hours of operation
Bar Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(805) 686-3800
Website
http://www.chumashcasino.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Sergio Renteria
Private party facilities
The Willows has three separate private dining rooms. We can accommodate parties from 6 to 40 guests and can create a menu to fit your occasion. Please call us for details.

Location
3400 E. Hwy 246, Santa Ynez, CA 93460
Neighborhood
Santa Ynez Valley
Cross street
Edison
Parking details
Complimentary valet is available for all guests.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Willows at Chumash Casino.

4.8

(1757)

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

California Central Coast
Good for special occasions
California Central Coast
Contemporary American
Santa Ynez Valley
Best Overall
Santa Ynez Valley
Best Service
Santa Ynez Valley
Best Ambiance
Santa Ynez Valley
Best Value
Santa Ynez Valley
Healthy
Santa Ynez Valley
Romantic
Santa Ynez Valley
Good for special occasions
Santa Ynez Valley
Lively
Santa Ynez Valley
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Willows at Chumash Casino offers an exceptional dining experience with "incredibly good" food and "excellent service." Guests rave about the generous portions and "perfectly cooked" steaks, seafood, and salads. The ambiance is described as "elegant," and standout servers like Richie and Chris enhance the experience with their attentive care.

1,757 Reviews

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Monica
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is wonderful. The food was perfect. The service was phenomenal. I highly recommend this restaurant. I will just add that it is a bit expensive but if your willing to splurge it is worth it.
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Julie
Los Angeles1 review
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wish they had more options for people that don’t eat seafood or beef. It’s pricey for what you get. The tortilla soup wasn’t good. The caesar salad dressing was over saturated. Last time I had pasta with pesto. They didn’t have pesto. Have more options please! Service and ambience on patio os great!
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Maria
Central Coast2 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 29, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was great and the food delicious. Service was great overall
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Katy Gold
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 25, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ate here two nights in a row visiting my son at UCSB he came one night and was so happy he ate like a king
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Ralph Gold
Orange County29 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 25, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our first visit and we were pleasantly surprised at the great quality of the experience. The wine list was light, but the martinis were terrific! The only real negative is having to walk through the smoke of the Casino to reach the restaurant.
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Susan
Central Coast24 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 24, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner was delicious as usual! You can't go wrong with any of the steaks that Willows offers. We enjoyed Calimari and grilled Oysters for appetizers and the Wedge Salad and the Caesars Salad were also delicious and the portions generous. We always ask for Richie as he is the best of the best! He totally took care of our group of four! Thank you Richie!!
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Maribel
San Diego3 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 18, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The seafood meal for 2 was absolutely the most amazing. It’s a lot of food, my husband and I only took a few bites of our dessert. I want to come back and have the same meal again soon!
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Ray Gold
Los Angeles6 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 17, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience entire staff was on point food was excellent and drinks amazing.
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Maria
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 14, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have celebrated our anniversary for last three years and every year it has been a great experience. Thank you for all your great service, Alicia
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Kimberly Gold
Las Vegas18 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 8, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband took me for my birthday last night. We ordered the Prix Fixe Menu For Two (Lobster Bisque, Willows Salad, 46oz Cowboy Cut Bone-In Ribeye with Veggies, Gorgonzola Mashed Potatoes and Warm Double Chocolate Brownie. OMG!!! It was so delicious. We were only able to eat a little and brought the rest home. It was enough to feed at least 4 or 5 people. The service is always great.
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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Californian, Steakhouse
Hours of operation
Bar Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(805) 686-3800
Website
http://www.chumashcasino.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Sergio Renteria
Private party facilities
The Willows has three separate private dining rooms. We can accommodate parties from 6 to 40 guests and can create a menu to fit your occasion. Please call us for details.

Location
3400 E. Hwy 246, Santa Ynez, CA 93460
Neighborhood
Santa Ynez Valley
Cross street
Edison
Parking details
Complimentary valet is available for all guests.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Willows at Chumash Casino can be busy during peak visits, guests reported it being packed (for example, 7pm on Thanksgiving), while other visits have felt quiet and relaxed.

Yes, Willows offers outdoor seating: guests frequently mention the patio/terrace, often enjoying heaters, fire pits and an alfresco table for a romantic evening.

Willows at Chumash Casino is an elegant, fine‑dining room, an exquisitely appointed setting where guests praise a warm, romantic vibe and the option to dine on a terrace with fire pits.

Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, polished clothing rather than formal wear, and many guests do dress up a touch for anniversaries and special occasions.

Portions at Willows at Chumash Casino are generous, multiple guests describe very large servings, often enough to share or to take home leftovers.

Yes, Willows at Chumash Casino is frequently chosen for anniversaries and romantic evenings, with an elegant dining room and a patio with heaters and fire pits that guests praise.

Willows is especially nice on concert/show nights, guests praise the pre-fix/prix-fixe offered before performances, and for a romantic evening try the patio after dark, with heaters and fire pits.

Yes, families and children dine comfortably at Willows: guests describe daddy‑daughter nights, birthday dinners and Thanksgiving family meals where staff made the visit special.

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Willows at Chumash Casino

4.8

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Santa Ynez Valley

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2 people

Nov 7, 2026

8:30 PM

Booked 26 times today

Willows at Chumash Casino

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Willows at Chumash Casino

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