There are few places better to enjoy a picnic lunch than on the beautiful grounds of the Brander Vineyard. Pack a picnic or pick up sandwiches, salads, cheeses and gourmet items at the deli’s in Los Olivos – or right up the street at the Los Olivos Grocery on Highway 154. Relax in the shady picnic area with a bottle of fine Brander Vineyard wine and feel your troubles melt away.

Here's a list of some of our favorite local fine dining establishments:

Santa Ynez Valley

Trattoria Grappolo 3867 Sagunto Avenue, Santa Ynez
(805) 688-6899
Lunch: Tuesday - Sunday, 11.30 to 2.30
Dinner: 5 to 10, Reservations required for Friday and Saturday

The Brothers' Restaurant at Mattei's Tavern Railway Avenue, Los Olivos
(805) 688-4676.
Dinner daily from 5pm

Patrick's Side Street Café, 2375 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Los Olivos
(805) 693-1941.
Lunch Tuesday to Saturday
Dinner Tuesday to Sunday

The Hitching Post II, 406 East Highway 246, Buellton
(805) 688-0676
Dinner nightly

The Vineyard House 3631 Sagunto Avenue, Santa Ynez
(805) 688-2886
Closed Tuesday. Lunch 11:30-3:00
Dinner 5 - 9 Reservations suggested

The Ballard Inn Restaurant, 2436 Baseline Avenue, Ballard
(805) 688-7770
Dinner only Wednesday to Sunday. Reservations recommended for Friday and Saturday

Los Olivos Café, 2879 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos
(805) 688-7265
Lunch and Dinner every day. Reservations suggested

Santa Barbara

Chuck's of Hawaii 3888 State Street, Santa Barbara
(805) 687-4417
Dinner weekdays 5:30-11:00 and until 11:30 weekends

Downeys 1305 State Street, Santa Barbara
(805) 966-5006
Dinner Tuesday - Sunday. Reservations required

Four Seasons Biltmore Hotel (La Marina), 1260 Channel Drive, Montecito
(805) 969-2261
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily. Reservations recommended

Pane e Vino, 1482 East Valley Road, Montecito
(805) 969-9274
Lunch, Monday - Saturday and Dinner daily. Reservations required

Paradise Café, 702 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara
(805) 962-4416
Lunch, Monday - Friday and Dinner daily

Stella Mare's, 50 Los Patos Way, Montecito
(805) 969-6705
Lunch, Tuesday - Saturday, Sunday Brunch, Dinner Tuesday - Sunday. Reservations recommended

Stonehouse Restaurant (at San Ysidro Ranch). 900 San Ysidro Lane, Montecito
(805) 565-1724
Open daily for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Reservations recommended

Wine Cask, 813 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara
(805) 966-9463
Lunch and Dinner daily. Reservations recommended