Chase Restaurant

3.5

792 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining

Chase Restaurant, a Santa Barbara institution since 1979, is conveniently located at 1012 State Street in the Theater district and showcases a classic elegant Italian décor with an intimate interior bar and an outside patio with high top seating overlooking State Street. Chase Restaurant features the finest meat, seafood and pasta dishes, as well as traditional Italian desserts. Signature dishes include Chicken Piccata served with Fettuccini Alfredo, Eggplant Parmigiana, Veal Valle de Ostra, Penne Carbonara and many more. This warm, romantic Italian restaurant offers a global wine list boasting many Santa Barbara wines which are curated to pair with the bold, rich flavors of classic Italian fare. Custom cocktails featuring spirits blended with seasonal ingredients as well as Italian and craft beer are offered as well. There is free parking in the rear of the restaurant off Anacapa Street.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Steakhouse, Seafood
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(805) 965-4351
Website
https://www.chaserestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Up to 70 people.

Location
1012 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Neighborhood
Santa Barbara
Cross street
Carrillo St.
Parking details
We have a public parking lot located directly behind our building just off Anacapa St. 75min complimentary parking.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Spaghetti Marinara$20.00
Homemade Ravioli$22.00
Fettuccine Alfredo$22.00
Pappardelle Vodka Sauce$22.00
Linguine with Clams$24.00
Chicken Alfredo$24.00
Penne Carbonara$24.00
Pappardelle Primavera$22.00
Angel Hair Puttanesca$22.00
Rigatoni Bolognesa$22.00
Baked Zitti Mostaccioli$24.00
Made with Mild Italian Sausage

Chase Classics

Fresh Grilled Salmon$32.00
Served over a bed of Fresh Vegetables & Roasted Red Peppers Sauteéd in Olive Oil, Garlic & Lemon
Chicken Marsala$28.00
Sauteéd with Marsala Wine & Mushrooms Served with Fettuccine or Spaghetti
Veal Valle de Ostra$29.00
Veal Cutlet, Italian Ham, Mozzarella, Breaded & Grilled. Served with Penne Carbonara
Jalapeño Gorgonzola Frenched Pork Chop$32.00
With Baked Potato or Pasta
Spinach & Veal Ravioli$23.00
Made In-House and Served w/Choice of Sauce
Lasagne alle Tre Carni$24.00

Milanese

Breaded and Grilled and served with lemon wedges Served with Fettuccine or Spaghetti

Chicken$28.00
Pork$28.00
Veal$29.00
Jack's Gourmet Bacon Cheeseburger$29.00
Choice of Fries and Ortega Chilis, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion

Piccata or Provencal

Piccata - sauteéd in Lemon, Wine & Caper Sauce. Provençal - sauteéd in Lemon, Sherry & Garlic Sauce. Served with Fettuccine or Spaghetti

Chicken$28.00
Calamari Steak$29.00
Shrimp$29.00
Veal$29.00
Snapper$29.00
Salmon$32.00

Parmigiana Dishes

Breaded and Baked topped with Marinara sauce and Mozzarella cheese. Served with Fettuccine or Spaghetti

Chicken$28.00
Eggplant$26.00
Eggplant Rolletini$27.00
Stuffed with Ricotta Cheese
Veal$29.00

Fresh Seafood

Fresh Grilled Salmon$29.00
w/ Pasta Baked in a lemon Sherry & Garlic Sauce
Shrimp Scampi$31.00
Cioppino$34.00
Shrimp, fish, mussels, clams and calamari in a red sauce. Served over a bed of Linguine
Fresh Catch of the Day
market price
Fresh Local Grilled Halibut w/ pasta$39.00
Baked in a lemon Sherry and Garlic Sauce

Steaks & Chops

1 day aged, grain fed, 100% Angus beef Served with pasta, baked potato or fries. Loaded baked add $2

8 oz. Filet Mignon$44.00
Frenched Pork Chop$29.00
Lamb Chops$34.00
12 oz. New York Steak$42.00
The Chase Tomahawk Rib Eye Steak$46.00
Huge 24 oz. Bone-In Rib Eye

Sides

French Fries$6.00
Sweet Potato Fries$6.00
Onion Rings$6.00
Sauteed Spinach$6.00
Asparagus$6.00
Steamed Broccoli$6.00

Soups & Salads

Add Sausage or Meatballs $4, Shrimp $6, Meat Sauce $1.50

Cup of Soup$8.00
Bowl of Soup$9.00
Dinner Salad$10.00
Large Caesar Salad$15.00
Large Caesar Mediterranean Style$17.00
with Kalamata olives, boiled egg and tomato
Classic Chopped Cobb$17.00
Classic Bleu Cheese Bacon Wedge$16.00
Warm Spinach w/ Crispy Chicken$17.00

Desserts

Tiramisu$9.00
Italian classic with mascarpone and dark chocolate. Made in house from the original recipe.
Chocolate Lover's Decadent Chocolate Cake$7.00
Rich yummy dark chocolate cake with shaved chocolate on top.
Cannoli$8.00
Thin crispy shell with sweet ricotta cheese filling made from the original recipe.
Cheesecake$9.00

What 792 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.5

3.5 based on recent ratings

3.6Food
3.8Service
3.8Ambience
3.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Santa Barbara
Good for special occasions
Santa Barbara
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Chase Restaurant in Santa Barbara offers an authentic Italian dining experience with "great food & service." Known for its "amazing" dishes like chicken Marsala and Branzino, it draws diners with its nostalgic ambiance featuring Dean Martin tunes. Service is often praised, though occasional delays occur. Overall, a delightful spot for Italian cuisine lovers.

792 Reviews

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Lisa
Central Coast
52 reviews
5.0
52 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Caesar Salad was fresh and the dressing was a tasty surprise. The Veal Milanese breading was crispy and paired nicely with the buttery, cheesy fettuccine. My friends both enjoyed their Spinach Ravioli and Pappardelle Vodka. Topped it off with us all sharing the Warm Lava Cake...delish!
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Peter
San Francisco
9 reviews
vip
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I had the veal in a garlic sauce, with papperdelle pasta, which was delicious. The canoli to follow were ok, though over-large, and very sweet. The place certainly has a vibe, but we found it a bit loud - I've noticed on my visit here that Americans can't speak to the person next to them without yelling. Not sure what that's about. The one inexcusable is that they were out of espresso. An Italian restaurant, early in the weekend, and no espresso. Ridiculous! We were offered regular coffee, but if they knew anything about Italy, they'd know that espresso IS the regular coffee!
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Tom
Los Angeles
38 reviews
vip
3.0
38 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Reminds me of a down-sized Buca di Pepo. Small space with dark wood and deep burgundy booths with Frank Sinatra music playing. The lights annoyingly flickered all night. The food was good, but unlike Buca the portion size was small. I sat at the bar and the bartender/server was personable. Good, but not a memorable experience.
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richard
Central Coast
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
After enjoying this restaurant for around 40 years of consistently good food, something has changed. The dressing on my usually loved Caesar salad was so strongly tasting that I just couldn't eat it. The veal in my veal parmigiana was overcooked and so tough it was like shoe leather. Otherwise, the same nice relaxed ambiance and excellent service. Don't think we'll be back.
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Nancy
Central Coast
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
We had dinner reservations at 8pm but did not receive our food until 9:40pm. The restaurant closed at 10pm, so the staff was taking down tables and umbrellas around us as we ate our food! Our waitress disclosed that she actually forgot to submit our food order after first telling us that the kitchen was backed up. On the positive side, the food was delicious when it arrived and the portions were very generous. This is our second time dining here and our experience has been the same both times - the food is excellent but the restaurant seems to be lacking proper management and low on staff. It feels like the restaurant is being run by people with no experience in hospitality and absolutely no oversight by the owners. I'm sorry to say this, as I really hope this restaurant will survive in Santa Barbara. If they could get a great manager and well-trained staff, it would make all the difference.
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tamara
Central Coast
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
What music they are playing makes all the difference in the vibe and overall experience.
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Rasem
Sacramento
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The waitress Rachelle was very helpful; professional; kind and knowledgeable.
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L.A.
Los Angeles
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Nice restaurant in Santa Barbara on State street The atmosphere and ambience is truly Italian and the food is good. I don’t think there’s a bad choice for dinner selection so enjoy, relax and have fun.
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Steve
Phoenix
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Was seated promptly at a table of my choice, service throughout the meal was great and the veal piccata was outstanding
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Julie
Orange County
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious and the service was excellent. We would definitely go there again!
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FAQs

Chase Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 965-4351.

Chase Restaurant is rated 3.5 stars by 792 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

1012 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Additional information

Cross street
Carrillo St.
Neighborhood
Santa Barbara
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Steakhouse, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We have a public parking lot located directly behind our building just off Anacapa St. 75min complimentary parking.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.chaserestaurant.com/
Phone number
(805) 965-4351
Private party facilities
Up to 70 people.

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Chase Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

68 Monterey Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Tiramisu

Fettuccine Alfredo

Chicken Marsala

Appetizers

Garlic Bread$7.00

Bruschetta$11.00

Fresh Steamed Mussels$16.00

Pesto Bread$11.00

Deep-Fried Raviolis$11.00

Calamari$15.00

Brussels Sprouts$16.00

Fresh Steamed Clams$17.00

Fresh Mozzarella Caprese$16.00

Flatbreads

Margherita$16.00

Three Cheese$12.00

Sausage & Peppers$16.00

Prosciutto & Arugula$16.00

Shrimp & Pesto$16.00

Chicken Carbonara$16.00

Entrees

Pasta

Spaghetti Marinara$20.00

Homemade Ravioli$22.00

Fettuccine Alfredo$22.00

Pappardelle Vodka Sauce$22.00

Linguine with Clams$24.00

Chicken Alfredo$24.00

Penne Carbonara$24.00

Pappardelle Primavera$22.00

Angel Hair Puttanesca$22.00

Rigatoni Bolognesa$22.00

Baked Zitti Mostaccioli$24.00

Chase Classics

Fresh Grilled Salmon$32.00

Chicken Marsala$28.00

Veal Valle de Ostra$29.00

Jalapeño Gorgonzola Frenched Pork Chop$32.00

Spinach & Veal Ravioli$23.00

Lasagne alle Tre Carni$24.00

Milanese

Chicken$28.00

Pork$28.00

Veal$29.00

Jack's Gourmet Bacon Cheeseburger$29.00

Piccata or Provencal

Chicken$28.00

Calamari Steak$29.00

Shrimp$29.00

Veal$29.00

Snapper$29.00

Salmon$32.00

Parmigiana Dishes

Chicken$28.00

Eggplant$26.00

Eggplant Rolletini$27.00

Veal$29.00

Fresh Seafood

Fresh Grilled Salmon$29.00

Shrimp Scampi$31.00

Cioppino$34.00

Fresh Catch of the Day

Fresh Local Grilled Halibut w/ pasta$39.00

Steaks & Chops

8 oz. Filet Mignon$44.00

Frenched Pork Chop$29.00

Lamb Chops$34.00

12 oz. New York Steak$42.00

The Chase Tomahawk Rib Eye Steak$46.00

Sides

French Fries$6.00

Sweet Potato Fries$6.00

Onion Rings$6.00

Sauteed Spinach$6.00

Asparagus$6.00