S.Y. Kitchen

S.Y. Kitchen S.Y. Kitchen was created and developed by Toscana, Bar Toscana owners, Kathie & Mike Gordon, along with executive chef and owner/partner, Luca Crestanelli.
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The Santa Ynez Valley restaurant and bar, which opened April 18, 2013, has been described as "a California version of a little Italian farmhouse". The restaurant has four main dining areas, and ample outdoor seating options: the Front Room (bar); the Porch (always hopping); the intimate Dining Room; and the recently-refreshed rear Courtyard, as well as a sweet alcove with a cozy sofa and beautiful

fire pit for guests waiting for tables, or simply wanting to sip a glass of wine while the sun sets. Kitchen is typically closed on the following holidays: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Fourth of July

08/28/2026

Opening night at Indah Gallery for Jorge Hernandez, one of our favorite and long time servers with SY Kitchen and Nella Kitchen & Bar. When he’s not at the restaurants, he is creating beautiful art for the community and beyond. Jorge will be showing his work at the Indah Gallery on the grounds of the Roblar Winery now through September 20th. Come out to the gallery on Refugio Road in Santa Ynez and see his extraordinary paintings!

Marcial’s Cilantro Margarita is just what you need to cool off on a hot afternoon. Try one with our T-bone Truffle Slide...
08/25/2026

Marcial’s Cilantro Margarita is just what you need to cool off on a hot afternoon. Try one with our T-bone Truffle Sliders and crispy potatoes for lunch today!

08/11/2026

A great afternoon at SYK hosting the Luxury Rally Club on their way to Pebble Beach!

The Tuna Nicoise Salad - A favorite lunch special at S.Y.K. Pair it with a tall cocktail and soak in the last bit of sum...
08/04/2026

The Tuna Nicoise Salad - A favorite lunch special at S.Y.K. Pair it with a tall cocktail and soak in the last bit of summer!

Solid Gold! The Fleur D’or, the newest add on to the cocktail menu,  is created with Vodka, Peruvian Pisco, lavender, le...
07/31/2026

Solid Gold! The Fleur D’or, the newest add on to the cocktail menu, is created with Vodka, Peruvian Pisco, lavender, lemon and edible gold. Amazing!

Cacio E Pepe Ricotta Gnocchi tossed in creamy butter, pecorino and Parmigiano and topped with fresh ground pepper. Littl...
07/28/2026

Cacio E Pepe Ricotta Gnocchi tossed in creamy butter, pecorino and Parmigiano and topped with fresh ground pepper. Little pillows of goodness! A must have on your next visit to SYK.

07/25/2026

The Peach Margarita is a welcomed new addition to the cocktail menu at S.Y. Kitchen. Created with tequila, housemade peach and pineapple puree, lime and topped with a sprig of mint. Cheers my friends!

A dramatic dish of fire and flavors!  Chef Alex Sweet adds the wine at the last minute to the Cavatelli Ai Gamberi, a ne...
07/24/2026

A dramatic dish of fire and flavors!
Chef Alex Sweet adds the wine at the last minute to the Cavatelli Ai Gamberi, a new shrimp and pasta dish added to the menu this week.

Tahitian Vanilla Panna Cotta with a cookie crumble and fresh berries is a must have taste treat after a great meal at S....
07/18/2026

Tahitian Vanilla Panna Cotta with a cookie crumble and fresh berries is a must have taste treat after a great meal at S.Y. Kitchen.

The low light luminescence after dark at S.Y. Kitchen is the perfect backdrop for this beautifully crafted  El Viejo.   ...
07/13/2026

The low light luminescence after dark at S.Y. Kitchen is the perfect backdrop for this beautifully crafted El Viejo. A mix of Madre Espadin Mezcal, jalapeño, cilantro, pineapple and lime with a chipotle salted glass.

Address

1110 Faraday Street
Santa Ynez, CA
93460

Opening Hours

Monday 11:30am - 2pm
4:30pm - 9pm
Tuesday 11:30am - 2pm
4:30pm - 9pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 2pm
4:30pm - 9pm
Thursday 11:30am - 2pm
4:30pm - 9pm
Friday 11:30am - 2pm
4:30pm - 9pm
Saturday 11:30am - 2pm
4:30pm - 9pm
Sunday 11:30am - 2pm
4:30pm - 9pm

Telephone

+18056919794

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