Patio cozy in the back, food amazing, service by Liz excellent. Had an amazing dinner with friends. Prices reasonable for quality of food. Must get meatballs, little gems Caesar, ciabatta bread and milkshake. Must get Capicola pizza! My friends loved Brown Betty and pink drink read more

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Came here for brunch and found my fav bartender now works here. The venerable Nelson hired by the infamous Maria! So we caught up; ate, drank, and all around merry times. The brunch on Sunday is epic! Place is super dog friendly. Need I say more?! Cruise it read more

Awesome service and great atmosphere! Big plus that it's also dog friendly. Food was great, but what really puts this place over the top is the cocktails. The bartender, Nelson, was fantastic! Definitely coming back soon. read more

We love it here. We love it for date night, family dinner or for just a night switch our friends. The service here is unbelievable, it's the kind that a real restaurant has; our daughter wanted lemonade and instead of saying " No we don't have that" our waiter Jamie said "ok, we can make that" and brought out a Garnished lemonade along with a complimentary dessert. We love this place and will continue to recommend, it's beautiful for a date, casual enough for an intimate family night and perfect for anytime self care meal. Love this place. Also best pizza in sb. read more

Intermezzo By Wine Cask - New American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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The restaurant was in a nice location off State Street. Really is a pretty seating area, though they closed the courtyard for our visit due to the weather, we still enjoyed the street dining. For food, we had the pink sauce pizza, the meatball share plate, the brussel sprouts, and the potatoes gratin. Though the portion of the latter two was a bit small, everything we had was good. The meatballs lacked a little bit of depth, but no complaints on the food overall. The pizza was definitely our favorite part, overall the food was about a 3/5 for us. The service however was unbelievably poor (with the exception of Victor on the patio who was helpful and so kind moving heaters and ensuring satisfaction). I am not one to often complain about service as I've worked the industry for a few years and totally understand when things are busy or staff is new. (I should mention the restaurant was not busy as our reservation was early). Our waitress was a woman in her 50s, who didn't acknowledge our presence for the first few minutes we sat down. When she came over, she was fine but nothing special, we asked for her recommendation of the pizza and she choose the pepperoni, citing she wasn't a fan of their white/pink sauces, which was odd for a staff member to say, but that's fine. She brought out some waters and our drinks and accidentally spat on me and my beverage when talking to me, which, accidents happen, but that was a bit uncomfortable. I just put my drink to side and didn't bother for a new one. I asked for her pairing recommendation of our food selections which she didn't really have an opinion on "ughhhh maybe the pizza first and everything else together" as she seemed disinterested. When she brought our pizza we were happy and asked for some Parmesan. The parm unfortunately didn't make it to the table until we had finished (maybe that's our fault for eating too fast!). No sign of her anywhere outside until the next food run came about 20 minutes later. The food came out slow, and the portions weren't large, but everything was decent. She had no care for either of the tables around us, forgetting to put one tables order and then saying they were out of the shrimp only an hour after they had ordered it. Heard both of the other tables say they were not fans of the service here pretty explicitly, though it could just have been our waitress. Pretty weird and poor service, with minimal apology to anybody. Probably would not return unless the staff changes. read more

If you're the type of person whose only prerequisite for a dinner restaurant is nice ambiance--- I've got the place for you! Intermezzo's outdoor courtyard has ambiance for days! It's perfect for a date night, or celebrating something special. Unlike many restaurants in Santa Barbara, the outdoor seating is not right on State Street-- it's a lot more private. Intermezzo didn't only have ambiance, the food itself was delicious too. We made the fortunate/unfortunate mistake of ordering the appetizer special of the night-- peach w burrata. I say unfortunate mistake because we didn't think to ask how much it was and it was $25 (whoa!) but it was absolutely exquisite! So now I'm going to feel compelled to order it in the future if they offer it, though it is way over my typical appetizer spending limits. I ordered the Gambas Al Ajillo as my entree and it had great flavor as well, but the real star of the show was the peach with burrata. Next time I'm in Santa Barbara, I will definitely be paying a visit to Intermezzo! read more

I think I just expected a higher level of a dining experience. The ambiance of the restaurant was was nice, the staff very attentive but sorry to say the 2 Entree items were disappointing. The Panko Breaded Chicken was pounded, and appeared to have been breaded & deep fried resulting in a bland & dry breast. The Salmon was grilled but just was lacking in flavor. Then unfortunately the Crème Brûlée didn't really hold up as well as neither did the Flourless Chocolate Cake. Sorry to say I would have preferred to write a glowing review. read more

This is the best "fancy" restaurant we have ever been to! We celebrated our 23rd anniversary and the staff treated us like royalty. Every staff member wished us happy anniversary. Rose petals on our table. Free champagne. Our waiter, damn I didn't catch his name, was amazing!!! He even bought us a dessert. He was kind and friendly and was attentive by have us space to enjoy our conversation. We can't wait to go back. Simply perfect. read more

Intermezzo By Wine Cask - Champagne and rose petals - New American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Came here for my birthday and had an amazing dinner. Hostess, waiter and other staff were very attentive and friendly the entire time. We made reservations through OpenTable and arrived a bit early and we were seated right away. Our waiter was a huge help in recommendations as it was our first time there and he did not disappoint. The food is absolutely delicious and cooked perfectly. They have a huge selection of wine and we opted for one of the recommended ones by our waiter. It had such an amazing fresh taste. It was a perfect meal finished with delicious dessert. I highly recommend this place! read more

Intermezzo By Wine Cask - Cabernet Sauvignon - New American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Discovered this place with a group of friends a couple of weeks ago, and now finding myself at this spot practically every week ! This is by far my favorite restaurant in SB. Owner and all staff are super accommodating and helpful in making you feel at home. Food is absolutely amazing, always great music, and beautiful restaurant. & Shoutout to my favorite server Sean! I can't recommend this place enough! :) read more

Birthday diner - boy how disappointing - this place was recommended - First of all we tried Open Table to reserve a table - it showed open tables - when we called they said they have no tables - Then they changed their mind. When we arrived the place had plenty of open tables. We waited for our ordered drinks for 30 minutes. We asked for some bread after we placed our food order, because nothing was served. Instead of the requested oil and vinegar, just butter came. We wanted salt and pepper shakers and received a small bowl with loose salt. By the way, regular cooking salt came, not even good coarse salt. We ordered one of the specials, the filet steak Mignon. The Mignon was served, we had it for 10 minutes on our table and still no side dish. We had to point this out ... The prices of this restaurant are $$$, therefore the service has to be adequate. Food was ok - nothing to write home about - we left the restaurant and were very disappointed. read more

Spent NYE at Intermezzo and it was absolutely fabulous! From the Caviar service and Oysters Rockefeller to the Short Ribs and Filet Mignon and Halibut... just to name a few, all wonderful!! Service was great and the rock n roll vibe was killer!! The NYE decorations and party favors were a nice bonus too!! We can't wait to go back again! Cheers and thank you Intermezzo for a most memorable New Years Eve!! read more

AMAZING SERVICE! After eating out for almost every meal this last week on a staycation in Santa Barbara and finding almost every other location severely lacking in the service department, intermezzo was a shining star of excellent service and has been the highlight dining experience of our week!! Our server Paul was very attentive, friendly and had great drink recommendations! The other waitstaff was equally attentive, refills on water, clearing plates, etc. Beyond the stellar staff, the food was delicious and filling, we had the meatballs (delicious) and two pizzas which were way more then enough food! So tasty! I honestly can't recommend this place enough!! We will be back soon! Also we arrived and our table wasn't ready yet so we were handed free glasses of champagne as we waited for our table. Class act! read more

Several friends and I gathered at a large round table in the courtyard area for a birthday dinner party on Saturday evening for my close friend Joey. The place was pretty busy and we were one of the larger groups in the restaurant. I'm always a bit skeptical when I'm part of a large dinner party because its no small task for the wait staff and kitchen to coordinate everything so that everyone has drinks and food to enjoy in unison. In this case and to our delight, the Intermezzo staff handled it perfectly. The dinner went smoothly, without a hitch. My martini was perfect, several appetizers arrived on time and were eagerly devoured by our noisy friends. We also had a round of 3 different pizzas and some salads that seemed to disappear as soon as they landed. Everything tasted fresh and ideally prepared. Their mushroom pizza is outstanding! For my main course I ordered the gambas and a side of asparagus. Both were cooked exactly as they should be and I enjoyed them immensely. Two of the principals, John and Diane, came to our table and checked in on us a couple times. Details like that make an already fun evening even more special. I also got to exchange a few words to Chef Josh Brown. He and his talent are well received in the Santa Barbara food scene and it's really cool to have him land at this iconic restaurant. Cheers to the fine people at Intermezzo. You made our Saturday night and Joey's Six-O a big success. Thank you! read more

Excellent food and and top notch service! We especially love the pizzas, steak, and salmon. Recently came here for our wedding anniversary and Intermezzo made it very special for us. The courtyard is very romantic. Highly recommend this spot l- truly one of the best in Santa Barbara. read more

Intermezzo By Wine Cask - Salmon entree and steak frites - New American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Food was so good!! We ordered the steak and pizza and the fries and dipping sauce were delish

I have had some great food every visit. We really enjoy sharing flatbreads and ordering starters like the brussel sprouts and then passing around one of their delicious burgers to share. Last visit I noticed a few new menu items, but didn't have a chance to try them. They've added some more bar type options like a street dog (bacon wrapped hot dog) and food truck pizza with carnitas. They make a good consistent cocktail. I'm bummed that they don't have a happy hour. In my experience service can be a little on the slow side here, but I like going when I have the time to relax near the fire place and enjoy some upscale bar food. read more

10/10 - that's a review. I made a reservation for my girlfriend's birthday and we were both blown away by the service, food and ambiance. The restaurant felt cozy and classy. As for the food, we ordered the spicy capicola za (it's actually pretty spicy) and Spanish clams and it was delicious. The staff was knowledge and attentive. I highly recommend the Naked and Afraid - a quality cocktail which changed my outlook on gin. At the end of our meal, the restaurant comped the Grasshopper nightcap we ordered as a birthday gift. Overall our evening was everything we hoped for and so much more! read more

We reserved an inside table and put down a credit card for a 5 pm dinner. We were given a high top in the bar by the front door and told there were no other inside tables, as they had private parties. We should have been told that when we reserved. Oh, and we had to sit next to a large dog complete with a large blanket under it. Ugh. We tried to sit at the high top, but it was so uncomfortable, we had to be moved outside. In December. My hands were freezing all night. That's why I asked for an inside table. We ordered a drink, and were told they couldn't put the garnish of cream on top "because of a supply chain issue". Really? What a story . So, the drink came without the topping, and instead there were chunks of lime peel that had been grated and chunks of dried coconut. After a few sips of choking of these items, I sent the whole thing back. The red wine ordered was not in stock, so they brought us a different varietal to try. It was terrible and from some weird place they said was "East of Oakland". This is a wine restaurant. The Pizza was burned, few toppings, no flavor at all. We left it on the table. I have been here several times, and each time, it gets worse. I will not be back again. read more

upscale feel with a casual & comfortable menu. great service. food is fresh and delicious. highly recommend for an easy upscale dinner but not too too fancy. really good wine & definitely would recommend the intermezzo syrah if you want one with a lower price point. read more

Intermezzo By Wine Cask - mixed green salad with salmon added. wine was the intermezzo syrah. - New American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Oh my!! Exceeded our expectations. We were given a gift card before the pandemic to Wine Cask and when the restrictions were lifted we panicked because we didn't think we could use it at Intermezzo to our surprise they honored it and we had the best night out! First off make a reservation for the courtyard! It is so beautiful and comfortable! We came a little early before our table was ready so we sat at the bar and got a drink. They have a great wine selection and the cocktail menu had a great variety of options. We sat at our table luckily it was the perfect night to sit outside not to hot plenty of shade and if we got cold we had heaters. We started with a house salad it was beautifully dressed and the kitchen even split it for us no charge. I got a ricotta and squash blossom pizza I'm vegetarian and I felt very accommodated when I asked our server for the top vegetarian options. We also go to Cask Burger my partner said it was the BEST burger he has ever had. It was cooked perfectly medium rare, a heaping service of French fries, and a really yummy brioche bun. To end our night we saved a little room for dessert and got the Meyer Lemon Créme Brûleé. 10/10 soo delicious. I want to add- some may feel that this place is too nice for a night out. We had 4 drinks, 1 salad shared, 2 full entres, and a dessert and spent under $150 prices are really good and the quality and size of the meal is well worth it. We will be back and we're bringing our friends and family! read more

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What a romantic place. The service was on point and friendly, never felt rushed. Food was excellent, and appealing to the eye. Wine selection was perfect. This was our first visit, we will be returning. read more

Intermezzo By Wine Cask - New American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Went for the $25, 3 course tasting menu during SB restaurant week. Fantastic. Parmesan roasted cauliflower starter, burger (hard to chose all the main options looked great), finished with bread pudding yum. Great wine list at reasonable prices, especially for downtown SB. Liked the long list of half bottles. Service was spot on too. And we had a cozy spot right next to the fireplace. Zero complaints. read more

Intermezzo By Wine Cask - Bread pudding mmmmmm - New American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Love this place! The service is outstanding and the food is fantastic! Highly recommend the New York steak "Misty's Way"!

One of the best restaurants in Santa Barbara! Don't over think the menu- it may seem simple, it never disappoints. Try extra crispy for pizza, or oysters Rockefeller for a treat. Salads are unique, steak or moules frites are perfectly done. Wine list is on point, and cocktails are well balanced. Service is professional yet welcoming. read more

My husband and I had dinner at the Wine Cask last night. We have eaten there many times over the years but last night was unbelievable! We head the best meal of our lives. The hangar steak was perfectly done. Everything was incredible down to the service. Our waiter, Ian, was fun and attentive. I would recommend the restaurant to anyone who wants a special night out. read more

The hidden gem of SB. Seriously. Most tourists think to walk up and down State Street while looking for a dinner spot, but being just one street over nestled in the historic "Paseo", Intermezzo has to be the locals' secret spot. Wines on tap, local brews, craft cocktails, and an AMAZING menu. Our server told us, it's the same chef as their parent restaurant "Wine Cask", and it all made sense. Each dish was elegant like you'd expect from Wine Cask, but a bit more casual. Also, my girlfriend is vegan, and they had plenty of options for her. Apparently the chef is working on a ton of new vegan items for the "Vegan Chef Challenge" in the spring. Highly recommend this spot for a quick drink before the show, or a fun filled dinner with friends. read more

Intermezzo By Wine Cask - Intermezzo Sign - New American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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First time. I will be back for more. Recommend it 100% everything on the menu sounds delicious so I had to try a little bit of everything with a nice glass of Sauvignon Blanc read more

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Amazing ambience, amazing food, and amazing service! Everything tasted amazing! The pizzas are literally so crave worthy you'll want them again the next day! Do your tastebuds a favor and go eat here! read more

I worked across from Intermezzo for 3+ years and never actually went, so when a friend was visiting from out of town and asked for a nicer central restaurant to go to, I decided to give this place a shot. We had a larger group, party of 7, and made a reservation for 8:00, but they were very backed up and we ended up waiting for probably about an hour. That being said, they were incredibly apologetic and gave us two rounds of free champagne while we were waiting, which definitely helped. Once we finally sat down, we had our own little area to ourselves, which was awesome, and thus began probably one of the best restaurant experiences I've ever had. Our server was so charismatic and knowledgeable, and the owner John even came by to check on us and chatted with us for quite a while. We ordered a bunch of dishes to share, including oysters on the half shell, pâté de campagne, steak frites (which was a special), gambas al ajillo, panko herb chicken breast, and sides of pan roasted mushrooms and potato gratin. One of my friends ordered the limoncello and ended up talking to our server about it, which we found out was made on site! He ended up taking us down to the cellar to show us his limoncello and mandarincello batches, as well as a chili-infused vodka, and all of this included free samples! Not only that, but there was a slideshow on the tv in our room, and while we were talking to John, he mentioned that he was in some of the slides, and said that if we were able to guess which ones, he'd give us a free round of shots. I scrutinized the photos and ended up guessing the correct ones, so we got free shots of tequila. We ended up closing out the restaurant and had such a fantastic time with the friendliest people. On top of that, all of the food was AMAZING. The steak frites was so perfectly cooked (and I'm not usually a big steak person), the chicken was delicious, and I absolutely loved the pâté. Oh, we also got the meyer lemon crème brûlée and espresso chocolate mousse for dessert, both incredible as well. Who would have known that a place I literally sat across the street from for years would end up giving me one of the most memorable restaurant experiences I've ever had?! read more

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Been going here for years but with the new beautiful renovation I've noticed a step up in quality, service, menu, and ambiance. Honestly on par with the best in SB or Montecito. The pizza is hands down the best in town, great drinks, and had waiters coming by every 5min for water refills. Wildly on point. The patio is beyond beautiful. Overall beautiful experience read more

Great meal. Great experience. Great atmosphere. Loved the collection of rock and roll photos. Thoughtful menu incorporates seasonal, local ingredients. read more

I made reservations via Opentable for Friday, June 11. We were celebrating a UCSB graduation and our 27th wedding anniversary. I really appreciated the glass of champagne the moment we sat down. Our server was exceptional. We ordered oysters rockefeller, half dozen oysters, little gem salad, beet salad, special steak, clams and the salmon. Every single dish was enjoyed by all. Creme brûlée was beautiful, along with the celebratory ice cream they gave us. I love a restaurant that puts attention to detail from start to finish. I will definitely be back when visiting SB. read more

Intermezzo is quickly becoming one of our favorite go-to spots for dinner. Clearly others feel the same way as reservations are highly encouraged. Outstanding food, service and ambience. if a different twist on a Mai-Tai might entice your palate, give the outrigger a try. read more

We enjoyed an amazing dinner on a Friday evening. The new look of Intermezzo with black & white photo art depicting 80´s and 90´s rock & punk performers is right up my alley! The superb ambiance in the canvas covered court yard, the service, and of course the pre-dinner cocktails and exquisite food made this a perfect way to kick off weekend! We will be back for sure!!! read more

This cafe is very cute and romantic area to spend time with your love one or celebrate a certain occasion. Its quite small outside but there plenty of room in the patio. The service for this cafe is excellent. The server we had was extremely polite and very funny man. He made the evening quite enjoyable. There not a big selection of wine but its quite a good selection. They allow you to have a small sampling of the wine they provided before you can order, which is a bonus! We got the Flying Goat Pinot Noir. Its quite light and smooth tasting. I forgot what he gave us to sample but it was amazing! I wish I could remember it but it was red wine with a perfect drying taste. We didn't order any type of big meal but we got the cheese and charcuterie. I love the cheese selection they gave us. I wish there was slightly bigger selection on the charcuterie but it was still good. The only downside I have on the plate was that I wish the bread was softer. The bread they offer is crunchy and hard. Overall, this place is amazing with a wonderful view. Would come back if I am visiting Santa Barbara. read more

Intermezzo By Wine Cask - New American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Beautifully impressive wine list (cocktails are great too!), food is the best quality and so incredible. Service is so attentive and quick, all the servers also have great wine knowledge and recommendations. My favorites are the oysters (best I've ever had), beet salad, and truffle mushroom pizza! They have a great Som list at the front of the menu that I highly recommend chosing from, we discovered an amazing syrah on there! read more

Intermezzo is a favorite of ours. A few weeks back, we got the pasta special. It was a tortellini dish with a corn sauce and crab on top. I'm not much into pasta, but I will say this was the BEST pasta dish I had ever eaten! I would love to see this on the menu every day. The staff is amazing, remember you when you come back. Sitting in the back outdoor patio is the best. a very special place. Thanks, John, and staff. you are the best, read more

Food was excellent, service was delightful. We were 6 minutes early for the reservation and were given complimentary champagne during our wait and chatted with one of the owners. Staff was great, very informative on the menu and answering questions about wines and wine making. Amazing evening 10/10 recommend. read more

Just need to rave about this lovely restaurant in SB. Fantastic food, ambience, staff and handcrafted cocktails. Big shout outs to bartenders Sean, Nery, Jayme, Wyatt and anyone I may have left out! And forgive spelling but wanted y'all to know how much fun we had and to thank you for being so kind . Dana & Carla read more