Bistro Amasa

Excellent experience! The food was incredible. Ghnocci was so tasty. Steak was cooked to perfection. We loved our servers Oliver and Amanda, they really brought a special vibe. And the owner Nathaniel was a joy and so personable!

Don’t sleep on hidden gem in downtown SB in the Upham Hotel. The music and environment was so good and loved the Californian cuisine with a creative twist led by great chefs. Waldorf salad and Pork and Beans were so good! Carrot cake to top it all off was the right move. Will be back for more…

I’m still happy with how delicious all the food was. The steak tartare, the wedge salad, roasted chicken, salmon with quinoa, the s’mores dessert~ nothing was “good” it was food that makes life great! I am definitely returning and highly recommend. 5 stars on every metric you can use to rate a restaurant. Thank you Bistro Amasa!

We have been visiting all the new restaurants openings in SB over the past 6-8 months and this one is by far the BEST and our new favorite. Their warm marinated olives Starter is something not to miss. Great presentation and lovely tastes with confit garlic, orange peel, fromage blanc and grilled bread. Mmmm, good! As a foursome we tried three of their mains: chicken, salmon and steak tartare! All the were excellent, tasty, generous portions, well presented and recognizable food, unlike so many restaurants trying to 'invent' something new. Wine selection by the glass or bottle with local SB county choices included, all at very fair prices. The menu is so extensive we have already booked out next visit so we can try some of the other dishes. We are also hoping to get Amanda, our ef

We had such a great experience at Bistro Amasa on Wednesday January 7th. My husband treated me to a little getaway in Santa Barbara for my birthday. Sadly the hotel (The Upham) was a disappointment, the room was subpar. BUT to our surprise Bistro Amasa was a little gem! The staff were so pleasant and welcoming. The food and cocktails were delightful! We will return to Bistro Amasa because of the great experience, outstanding service and delicious food. Our waiters Lucas & Oliver were professional, pleasant and provided exceptional customer service. They made it a point to make my birthday dinner fun and so special. They sat us at the veranda with ambiance light on our table and nice heaters. Our favorites: _the margaritas made with a delicate smoky mezcal with a fresh cucumber f