Brunch in Santa Barbara

Choosing just the right brunch spot is a must when it comes to planning a memorable morning with friends or family members. At The Ellwood at Goleta Beach, our focus on locally sourced ingredients helps us offer one of the most unique brunch menus in the Santa Barbara area. Our oceanfront dining experience blends scenic views with a touch of elegance to offer an environment that perfectly blends classy and casual dining. Here are some of the most helpful things to know when planning your next brunch experience at The Ellwood!

Oceanfront Dining: A Feast for the Senses

At The Ellwood, we prioritize offering a memorable dining experience that goes far beyond enjoying some of the tastiest brunch selections that Santa Barbara has to offer. Our panoramic oceanfront views provide a front-row seat to the natural beauty that Southern California is known for, and taking in relaxing waves, a gentle breeze, and the rest of the picturesque coastline while enjoying your meal is sure to delight both locals and visitors to the Santa Barbara area. The Ellwood’s dining space brings the breathtaking and relaxing ocean atmosphere indoors by offering an upscale environment without being uptight.

The Ellwood Menu: Locally Sourced, Seasonally Inspired

Our commitment to choosing locally sourced ingredients whenever possible ensures that our guests enjoy the freshest meals available while sampling the unique dishes that the Santa Barbara area is known for. From California Benedicts with locally sourced avocado to coastal omelets with fresh-caught crab, each of our brunch selections puts quality first and offers something special that you won’t find outside of Southern California.  

The Ellwood’s seafood brunch choices are among our most popular menu items. We are proud to use only fish that are caught in the Santa Barbara area, which ensures peak freshness and maximum flavor. 

Sourcing locally also gives us plenty of flexibility to take full advantage of the most in-season fruits and other products available. We rotate our menu throughout the year to offer seasonal fruit parfaits and other favorites to make every visit a new experience. 

More Than a Meal: An Unforgettable Coastal Getaway

Sometimes your food isn’t the main thing that makes visiting a particular restaurant memorable. Choosing The Ellwood for brunch means enjoying a quintessential Southern California morning, and our fresh fruit, seafood, and other menu items are just the beginning. The Pacific Ocean forms a breathtaking backdrop during your meal, and our convenient Goleta Beach location provides plenty of options for strolling, shopping, or simply sitting on the warm sand after you finish eating. You may even end up spending the rest of the day exploring endless blocks of other beachfront local favorites!

Choose The Ellwood at Goleta Beach for Your Next Santa Barbara Brunch Experience 

At The Ellwood at Goleta Beach, we are proud to offer a dining experience that includes so much more than a fresh, tasty meal. While we do put plenty of thought into getting every menu item just right, we also know that most diners consider their full experience when deciding which restaurants top their list of favorite brunch spots. Our oceanfront views make enjoying a memorable Southern California brunch easy, and our elegant atmosphere can take your experience to the next level. We do tend to fill up quickly, especially on weekends, but a little advance planning can help you enjoy a Santa Barbara brunch experience that is both relaxing and memorable. Book your table today to make sure that we have space for you to enjoy the best fresh brunch selections the Santa Barbara area has to offer sometime this week!