Inspired Oceanfront Dining

Caruso's

Seasonal menus, crafted with fresh ingredients, paired with fine wines and signature cocktails.

Inspired Oceanfront Dining

Caruso's

Seasonal menus, crafted with fresh ingredients, paired with fine wines and signature cocktails.

Seasonal menus crafted with fresh ingredients. Indulge in Central Valley wines & signature cocktails. A luxurious dining experience awaits.

 

HOURS

 

5pm - 9 pm daily

At Caruso's, we aim to provide an exceptional dining atmosphere that exudes refined elegance. To ensure a delightful experience for all our guests, we maintain a dress code.


Gentlemen are required to wear a collared shirt and all our guests are encouraged to wear trousers or denim pants, sports coats or blazers, dresses, pantsuits, or elegant skirts and blouses.


Please note we do not allow hoodies, athletic or sportswear, beachwear, sports sneakers, caps of any kind, shorts, or flip-flops. We thank you for your cooperation in maintaining the standards of our dining environment and look forward to hosting you at Caruso’s for a memorable culinary experience.

At Caruso’s, our culinary team takes great care in crafting a seasonal tasting menu that celebrates our local farm, apiary, and Grain-to-Fork program. Due to the nature of a set multi-course menu, we kindly ask for your understanding regarding dietary restrictions and allergies.

We are able to accommodate all 10 FDA-recognized major food allergens with advance notice:

Dairy, Fish, Crustacean Shellfish, Molluscan Shellfish, Tree Nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, Soy, Sesame.

Guests with very severe allergies or a combination of multiple restrictions (e.g., Dairy and Gluten) may not be able to be accommodated within the integrity of our Chef Tasting menu, however, we will be able to accommodate with the Four Courses A la Carte.

Upon request we will be able to accommodate a full dining experience Plant Based.

Please note, there are certain ingredients we cannot fully exclude from our menu:

Sugar, salt, vinegar

Dairy (may be limited, but not completely excluded)

Cooked-off alcohol (we can exclude raw alcohol)

Alliums and mushrooms (often present in stocks, sauces, or vegetarian preparations)

We appreciate your understanding as we balance the creativity of our cuisine with the highest standards of safety and hospitality. Thank you for reviewing this information ahead of your visit—it allows us to provide the best possible dining experience for you and your party.

Complimentary valet parking

Festive Dining

Join us at Caruso’s for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve celebrations featuring seasonal coastal menus, fine wines, and live music—an unforgettable way to savor the holidays by the sea.

 

Reservations:

 

Christmas Eve 
 

Christmas Day
 

New Year's Eve

 

Awards & Accolades

Caruso’s strives for excellence in both service and quality, and we are proud to be recognized with distinguished accolades that celebrate our culinary integrity and commitment to sustainability.

 

2025 One Michelin Star
and Michelin Green Star
MICHELIN Guide

2025 3-Star Rating
The Sustainable Restaurant Association

2025 Smart Catch Partner
James Beard Foundation

Local Partners

 

Caruso’s is deeply rooted in the Central Coast, partnering with hyper-local farmers, ranchers, fishermen, and artisans whose seasonal ingredients shape our menu and reflect the vibrant agricultural landscape of our region.

 

  • Caitlin Ranch — Goleta
  • Harry’s Berries — Oxnard
  • Energy Bee Farm — Buellton
  • Earthtrine Farm — Camarillo
  • Cosecha Farming — Carpinteria
  • Mud Creek Ranch — Carpinteria
  • Ebby’s Organic Farm — Santa Paula
  • McGrath Family Farm — Ojai, California
  • Coleman Family Farm — Ojai & Carpinteria
  • Milliken Family Farms — Santa Barbara County
  • Her Garden & Produce — Santa Barbara County
  • Eric Hodge, Fisherman — Lompoc & Coachella Valley
  • Ojai Roots — Atascadero
  • Penryn Orchard — Bakersfield
  • San Marcos Farm — Ojai Valley
  • Ojai Microgreens — Los Olivos
  • Sea Stephanie Fish — Carpinteria
  • Rocky Canyon Farm — Sacramento
  • Roots Organic Farm — Ojai, California
  • Murray Family Farms — Nipomo & Dinuba
  • Rancho Santa Cecilia — Santa Barbara County
  • Peacock Family Farms — Santa Barbara Harbor
  • Santa Barbara Fish Market — Santa Barbara Harbor
  • La Puma Farms — Santa Barbara
  • See Canyon Fruit Ranch — San Luis Obispo
  • The Garden Of… — Littlerock
  • Sun Coast Farms — Tehachapi
  • Solymar Seafood — Santa Ynez
  • Tuttifrutti Farms — Santa Ynez
  • Tenerelli Orchards — Bakersfield
  • Weiser Family Farms — Santa Maria
  • Two Peas in a Pod Farm — San Luis Obispo
  • Tehachapi Heritage Grain Project — Los Angeles, California

Culinary
Programs
 

  • Farmer’s Market Program
    Weekly visits to the local farmer’s market, fostering collaboration with more than 100 farmers and ranchers throughout Santa Barbara County.

  • Apiary Program
    Home to four on-property beehives, Caruso’s produces roughly 25 pounds of honey each month, harvested and used across the restaurant’s menu.

  • Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Program
    From Hawaiian cacao to Montecito-crafted chocolate, our bean-to-bar program offers guests an exclusive, one-of-a-kind tasting experience.

  • Bread Fermentation Program
    A mill-to-table initiative producing California wheat and naturally fermented sourdough crafted in Northern California’s Wine Country.


Private Dining

Events at Caruso's

Caruso’s offers unforgettable special events, from full restaurant buyouts and Frontemare semi-private dining to beachside celebrations and our exclusive Sapore di Stelle experience.

Chefs