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    Deep Sea Tasting Room

    4.3 (565 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Mackenzie M.

    Great spot. Great view, good wine and snacks. If you can snag a spot outside it's well worth it. Will be going back.

    Ariah L.

    We had an AMAZING time here over the weekend!! Thank you to Lindsay and her team for providing amazing service to us.. They have high quality wine which we experienced during the tasting. We had all ordered the flight. It included 3 white wines and 2 reds. The ladies explained each wine in detail. It was nice to take out time between each glass and enjoy the atmosphere. The experience was enhanced by the gorgeous view of the sea as this is located on the pier (Stearns Wharf). We will stop by again, THANK YOU!!

    I got the mixed wine tasting flight and all of them were really good but I think the Pinot noir was my absolute favorite! The person working at the time was super kind and informative, the view also makes it such a nice place to relax!

    Mina D.

    Such a beautiful wine tasting room at the end of the pier! We came right at Sunset and the view was gorgeous. They have such a cute vibe inside with plenty of seating for both small and large groups. You basically order your bottle of wine or you can do the tastings at the counter and then you're able to take your bottle of wine to one of the seating area areas or walk back-and-forth for your next tasting. Would definitely love to come back here for date night.

    Virginia A.

    When ever i visit Santa Barbara i make sure to visit deep sea tasting room. the views are great, the wine is just perfect and well the place is just a vibe!! what more do you want ? As always a flight of tasting wines is the way to go ( well it has been for me recently) after that i make my selection. During the weekday you can find plenty parking in the harbor.

    White Wine
    Julie V.

    Wine by the Sea had a great atmosphere! Unlike most tasting rooms, you get to enjoy your wine with an ocean view. There's both indoor and outdoor seating, all first come, first served. We went with the signature tasting flight - $24 per person for five pours, about a glass and a half. It's more worth it if you can grab one of the outdoor edge seats for the full view. The service was great and the scenery made the experience even better!

    Madie D.

    Excellent views and ample patio seating make this spot a must-visit if you're in town! We truly enjoyed our afternoon sampling wines and enjoying the sunshine on the patio. The classic wine tasting list had a wide variety of wines in it, all of which tasted great! The servers were so friendly and we even had the free entertainment of a presumably drunk 60+ year old man jumping off the rail pictured here into the water for a nice long swim to shore. Not sure what his plans were there but the servers did a great job ignoring the scene he was hoping to cause and carrying on with business as usual. I really enjoyed this spot and being out on the pier, 10/10 recommend!!

    Mary K.

    Amazing views!! The wine was wonderful. We got here when they first opened to get a seat outside and we are glad we did! It felt intimate and I feel like it's only worth coming here for that edge seat. The service was great she let us try different wines before we decided on what we really wanted. Would totally come back.

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    Doug G.

    Always a treat to stop here when in California. Service is always great. Great views of the ocean and sail boats. Good wine selection. Worth stopping by.

    Daniel P.

    What a great place to come by and relax and have few glasses of wine. The views are amazing and it's just such a chill place. We went yesterday on a Sunday and it was raining out so we sat inside and it's feels so homy. The selection of the wines is really good as well. The guy working was super nice and helpful he knew his stuff service was awesome. If your in the area this is the place to check out if you like wine and beautiful views.

    Rhyce A.

    First timer at Santa Barbara, went on a Frdiay afternoon, this place is located in Stearns Wharf towards the end of the boardwalk. This place wasn't hard to find. The area as you walk in was under renovation, and as you walk through to the bar, is a lounge area, couches, chairs, coffee table and their bar then a balcony with more seating accommodations if you want to sip some wine while enjoying the ocean view. Price was super affordable for a flight, majority of their wines are on the mild dry side but they taste so good! My favorite was their Rosè. Unfortunately, no food items at the time of our visit, but they offer a cheese platter to pair with your wine. We got their Valentines day promo and enjoyed our wine with chocolates! Super friendly staff, enjoyed being here.

    Alyssa A.

    Wonderful location for an afternoon of wine tasting. Located right on the pier, this tasting room is on the second floor with beautiful views of the ocean. There is no bad place to sit here, and they have both indoor and outdoor seating. We sat inside right at a window, and it was perfect to enjoy our wine while looking out over the water. While we weren't here for sunset, I imagine this would be a perfect spot for watching it. Great selection of wine. They have different flight options, and we chose their signature flight to get a variety of red, white, and rose. Lovely option to get to know their wines, and we found we loved their reds! Will definitely go for the red tasting flight next time. You can bring your own food and snacks here, so it's perfect for bringing some charcuterie to enjoy with your wine. They also allow dogs, which is always a major plus. The most enjoyable stop for a day on the pier - whether on a date, with some friends, or solo.

    Wine and Cheese
    Winn H.

    TLDR: Perfect for a casual afternoon right before sunset. Amazing pictures and view along with a relaxing sip of wine - the perfect combo for any small celebration. The staff were chill and helpful. :) - - - - - - Deep Sea Tasting Room is such an awesome, aesthetic experience. The ambiance is like being in a modern take of a cozy log cabin themed ship. The exterior is outdoors, and it overlooks the shore - perfect for sunrise and sunset photos on the waters. A variety of wines are available, and I'm sooo thankful they have flights available. I ordered the White Flight, which had in order (with amateur comments): 1) Seahorse - sweet and bold, but not too bitter. A perfect starter. 2) Seaturtle - less sweet and more acidic. Bold and better as you drink more or have water along with it to refresh the palate. 3) Seastar - slightly more bold, but less sweet. Hint of strawberry, though I *without offense* described this as strawberry flavored Propel but Wine Version 4) Helmet - a bit bitter / strong, not for me... :( 5) Duet - a nice, bold ending. The perfect amount of sweet while not being too strong, a good balance and finale Their optional cheese and crackers ($20) were also nice to have along with their wines. I particularly enjoyed their dates, fig jam, and manchego cheese. I highly recommend this to be split amongst 2-3 people... with four, it was barely enough to get through four flights.

    2023 Seastar Rosé of Pinot Noir

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    Very good wine and come on, can you beat that view??? The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely worth a stop.

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    Wine by the sea... what's not to love... I always get the rose! Service is great and like I said.... Can't get over the view

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    Amazing, pet friendly winery with awesome views! We did a flight of their red wines and enjoyed them all!

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    Beautiful view for a wine tasting . Service was pretty good just wish they'd come and check and bring next tasting .

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    Came in on a beautiful day to sip some wine. Great location on the pier! The wine we had was tremendous!

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    I definitely recommend this wine tasting venue on a nice day when you want an ocean view. It's spectacular and relaxing.

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    Ask the Community - Deep Sea Tasting Room

    My husband doesn't drink wine but I'd still love to give this place a try. Do they have other beverage available for purchase such as a water or soft drinks?

    They have some water cups available but they don't sell other beverages that I know of. My fiancé doesn't drink either and they have never had an issue with us bringing in a soda or seltzer for him.

    Are kids welcomed?

    Website says yes to kids and yes to dogs.

    Do they serve food here? If not can we bring our own? Thanks!

    When we were there in April there was no food. As far as bringing it in I'm unsure.

    Do they open at 11am or 12pm on Saturday? Their website & Google say 11 but Yelp says 12. Please confirm. Thank you!

    The hours are seasonal. Winter hours are typically 12-7pm and summer hours are 11-8pm. They are open daily, 7 days a week.

    Do they take reservations or is it walk in only?

    Walk-in only and you have to wait. They don't keep a list. You can order wine while you wait for what it's worth.

    Could you bring outside food?

    The deck area has a sign - "Open to Public". And zero "No's" sign banning anything. You have a strong case here if they hassle outside food.

    Can you bring your own food to eat here?

    Yes you can ! Because the tasting room doesn't provide any food, with the exception of chips. You're more than welcome to bring your own food as well as food from restaurants.

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    Review Highlights - Deep Sea Tasting Room

    The experience was enhanced by the gorgeous view of the sea as this is located on the pier (Stearns Wharf).

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    Margerum Wine

    Margerum Wine

    4.3
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    This really is the perfect place for both wine AND food…read more So far we've been in a couple times sitting in the bar area and also out on their comfy patio space. Our servers Alex and Kayla were exceptional at both suggesting some delicious lunch items, and also giving a rundown on their different wine tastings. They gave us some helpful information on the assorted varietals and vintages as well. We went in specifically for their M5 and Riviera Rose, but discovered their extensive selection of other varietals and vintages. Came away with some new favorites: Sauvignon Blanc, Trois Blondes (a delicious white blend), Viognier, Mourvedre, and Estate Syrah. Perfect that they open at noon for lunch. We paired our wines with their Santa Barbara Smokehouse Salmon, Smoked Duck and Arugula Salad, Chicken Pesto Sandwich, and Sausage Mushroom & Carmelized Onion Pizza. Still so much on their menu to enjoy.

    I'm giving this place 3 stars because of the efforts of one server to keep things afloat outside…read more When we arrived, another large party had just left outside and she immediately cleaned one of their tables so we could sit. It was chilly so she tried to light the heat lamp at my request but both that one and the replacement did not work. The replacement actually had the propane disconnected so I assume someone knew that tank needed to be changed out but didn't do it. The other tables from the large party were full of wine glasses and a half eaten pizza. Those sat there for over an hour, and we watched several groups of people come but leave without being seated because no server was available yo seat them and the only open table hadn't been cleared. When it was finally cleared, one guest at a near by table commented that the pizza shouldn't go to waste. The girl who cleared the table initially carried it inside but came right back out with it and served it to that guest whose kid ate it. I'm all for not wasting food and if the guest had gotten up and grabbed the pizza himself, that would be one thing... but to serve old food that had been sitting out for a long time to a guest is a no no for a business. We otherwise enjoyed most of the wines in our tasting flight. Would've given 5 stars if service had been more timely, tables cleared and old food not served up.

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    Glass of Mourvèdre on a Thursday. Perfect.
    Glass of Mourvèdre on a Thursday. Perfect.
    Deliciously comfortable tasting room and Staff.
    Deliciously comfortable tasting room and Staff.
    Thank you Chef David for the perfect pairing.

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    Thank you Chef David for the perfect pairing.
    Pali Wine Co

    Pali Wine Co

    4.3
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    While exploring the Funk Zone, we decided to stop into Pali Wine Co. after I came across it online…read more The wine flights were what initially caught my attention, especially since my mom doesn't drink much. It seemed like a great way to sample a variety of wines without it being overwhelming. We were warmly welcomed by Taylor, who made our visit even more enjoyable. She was incredibly friendly, took the time to explain the menu, and walked us through the wines we selected, making us feel comfortable and never rushed. We also ordered the charcuterie board, and it exceeded our expectations. The quality of the ingredients was excellent, and it was surprisingly filling for the two of us. Between the welcoming service, delicious food, and relaxed atmosphere, this ended up being one of our favorite stops in Santa Barbara. I would absolutely return on my next visit and highly recommend stopping in if you're spending time in the Funk Zone.

    My partner and I recently visited this wine tasting establishment and while the venue itself is…read morebeautiful and the live music created a great atmosphere, our overall experience was unfortunately very disappointing due to poor service and presentation. We had a series of issues from the start. Our assigned waiter was completely inattentive; he ignored our table, failed to check on us, and never brought the cheese board we ordered. We eventually had to flag down another member of the staff just to get any service at all. Even after we caught his attention, our server seemed aware of us but made no effort to approach or assist. Additionally, the wait time for our wine flights was excessively long. When the cheese board finally arrived, I was shocked to find that all three cheeses were served still inside their original plastic wrappers--not even sliced. To make matters worse, we were provided with plastic knives to cut the cheese ourselves, which was incredibly difficult and frustrating. I have never encountered a cheese board served this way at any establishment. I really wanted to enjoy this visit, and I want to give credit to the other waitresses who were working that day--they were great and were the only saving grace of the experience. However, the lack of basic service and the bizarre presentation of the food made this a trip I wouldn't recommend

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    Pali Wine Co
    Pali Wine Co
    Pali Wine Co

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