The Chase Restaurant and Lounge, Santa Barbara

A Santa Barbara staple since 1979, The Chase Restaurant & Lounge offers a vast menu of classic New York Italian and American fare, full bar service with hand-crafted cocktails, and a scenic atmosphere perfect for making your next special event unforgettable. And now with award-winning vegan cuisine (2019 Santa Barbara Vegan Chef Challenge "Best Entree--Lasagna"), there's truly something for everyone. Located steps from the Sunken Gardens, The Chase's, old-school vibe lends itself perfectly to enjoying a leisurely meal and drinks either indoors or outside in the California sunshine. Lunch and dinner are offered every day, with options that include chicken Marsala, mussels and shrimp alla diavola, home-made ravioli, Milanese dishes with pork, calamari, chicken, halibut or veal, along with lamb chops, steaks of every variety, and fresh Pacific salmon. Let the bar craft the perfect liquid complement to your meal, like one of their many wine selections or a specialty cocktail. If you come by between 3-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, you can take advantage of Happy Hour specials with deals on domestic, imported, and draft beers, wine, martinis, well drinks, and select appetizers. Also available to host and cater private events, The Chase Restaurant fits perfectly into the Santa Barbara landscape, but still manages to be a departure from the ordinary.