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The Dining Room at El Encanto

(805) 770-3530
  • 800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
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(805) 770-3530
  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Light Bites
    • Assorted Dry Cereals $6

      El encanto housemade granola, special k cheerios, raisin bran

    • Steel-Cut Oatmeal $8

      Brown sugar, golden raisins, warm milk

    • Smoked Salmon $16

      Bagel, cream cheese, sliced tomato, capers, cucumber

    • Greek Yogurt Sundae $14

      Seasonal berries, el encanto housemade granola

    • Fruit and Berry Plate $16

      Selection of seasonal fruits and berries

  • Savories
    • Two Eggs (Any Style) $14

      Marinated heirloom tomatoes, crispy hash brown potatoes

    • Omelette (Any Style) $18

      Crispy hash brown potatoes. Choice of: farm fresh eggs, egg whites, cholesterol-free eggs ham, bacon, smoked salmon, chorizo tomatoes, onions, mushroom, spinach cheddar cheese, feta, mozzarella, gruyere

    • Eggs Benedict $22

      English muffin, canadian bacon, hollandaise crispy hash brown potatoes

    • Hearty Breakfast Buritto $24

      Farm fresh eggs, chorizo, onions, tomatoes pepper jack cheese, salsa, sour cream, guacamole

    • Huevos Rancheros $18

      Corn tortilla, queso fresco, black beans, avocado scallions, sour cream

    • Steak and Eggs $24

      New york steak, eggs your way, crispy hash brown potatoes marinated heirloom tomatoes

  • Breakfast Menu
    • The Quick Continental $23

      Fresh juice, coffee, tea or hot chocolate toast, preserves, seasonal fruit

  • Sides
    • Freshly Baked $4

      Croissant, pain au chocolat, blueberry muffin, bran muffin assorted toast, bagel or english muffin

    • Meats $8

      Bacon, ham, chicken-apple sausage, pork sausage

  • Sweets
    • Buttermilk Pancakes $16

      Seasonal berries, powdered sugar vermont maple syrup

    • Belgian Waffle $16

      Vermont maple syrup, powdered sugar, fresh berries

    • Brioche French Toast $16

      Nutella & banana stuffed, powdered sugar vermont maple syrup, fresh berries

  • Quench
    • Assorted Juices $8

      Orange, grapefruit, pineapple, tomato, cranberry

    • Acai Berry Smoothie $10

      Orange juice and agave nectar

    • El Encanto Signature Coffee or Teas $5

  • To Begin the Feast - Family Style
    • Smoked Salmon

      Potato salad, capers chive creme fraiche

    • Ahi Tuna Salad

      Asian salad, soy-ginger dressing

    • Chilled Prawns

      Charred corn salad cilantro-lime dressing

    • Smoked Duck

      Chilled pasta salad, sun dried tomatoes, basil dressing

    • Vegetable Salad

      Baby spinach, aged balsamic vinaigrette

    • Marinated Berries

      Fresh mint, lemon zest

  • To Continue The Feast
    • Brioche French Toast $21

      Nutella & banana stuffed, powdered sugar vermont maple syrup, fresh berries

    • Steak and Eggs $27

      New york steak, eggs your way, crispy hash brown potatoes marinated heirloom tomatoes

    • Buttermilk Pancakes $21

      Seasonal berries, powdered sugar vermont maple syrup

    • Eggs Benedict $26

      English muffin, canadian bacon, hollandaise crispy hash brown potatoes

    • Lobster Frittata $27

      Portobello mushrooms, asparagus, heirloom tomatoes midnight moon cheese, crispy hash brown potatoes

    • Duck Confit Chilaquiles $26

      Eggs your way, corn tortilla, mild spiced salsa, avocado black beans, pico de gallo, queso fresco

    • Santa Barbara Seafood Cioppino $32

      Clams, mussels, shrimp, scallops, salmon, crab claws tomato-saffron sauce, herb-rouille crostini

    • Roasted Salmon $29

      Artichoke ratatouille, braised spinach preserved lemon vinaigrette

    • Crispy Seared Branzino $32

      Asparagus risotto, olive-citrus sauce steamed seasonal vegetables

    • Veal Scallopini $36

      Roasted garlic mashed potatoes forest mushroom-piccata sauce, steamed asparagus

    • Roasted Jidori Chicken Breast $26

      Brown butter mashed potatoes, garden vegetables minute dried tomatoes

    • Seared Rare Ahi Tuna Sandwich $25

      Toasted ciabatta, avocado, marinated cucumber wasabi tobiko aioli

    • Classic Cobb Salad $24

      Romaine and butter lettuces, avocado, eggs, bacon blue cheese, tomatoes, creamy herb vinaigrette

  • From the Garden
    • Grains and Greens Chicken Salad $22

      Baby greens, brown rice, broccolini, feta, garbanzo beans balsamic marinated tomatoes

    • Classic Cobb Salad $24

      Romaine and Butter lettuces, avocado, eggs, bacon blue cheese, tomatoes, creamy herb vinaigrette

    • Caesar Salad $17

      Hearts of romaine, shaved parmigiano reggiano, herb croutons, parmesan crostini

    • Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken Breast $21

    • Caesar Salad with Cajun Spiced Grilled Prawns $25

    • Caesar Salad with Roasted Salmon $22

    • Ahi Tuna Salad $22

      Napa cabbage, greens, bell peppers, crispy wontons, ginger-soy dressing

  • Small Plates
    • Roasted Tomato Soup $13

      Opal basil, goat cheese crostini

    • Kale and California Pear Salad $13

      Toasted brioche, orange dressing

    • Chef's Garden Salad $14

      Marinated vegetables, white balsamic vinaigrette

  • Large Plates
    • BLT $19

      Brioche bun, avocado, shallot aioli, French fries

    • The 21 Burger $19

      Angus beef, brioche bun, cheddar, leaf lettuce 21 secret sauce, French fries

    • Seared Rare Ahi Tuna Sandwich $22

      Toasted ciabatta, marinated cucumber, wasabi tobiko aioli

    • London-Style Beer Batter Fish and Chips $22

      Malt vinegar, tartar sauce, french fries

    • Steak Frites $28

      New york steak, french fries

    • Roasted Salmon $29

      Artichoke ratatouille, braised spinach, preserved lemon vinaigrette

    • Roasted Jidori Chicken Breast $26

      Brown butter mashed potatoes, garden vegetables, minute dried tomatoes

    • Pasta Pomodoro $21

      Angel hair, Italian plum tomatoes, fresh basil

    • Wild Mushroom Risotto $24

      Black truffles, parmesan tuile

  • Bento-Style Box
    • The American Bento $26

      Chef's garden salad, petite New York steak, mashed potatoes heirloom tomatoes with feta cheese, Madeleine cheesecake

    • The Hawaiian Bento $28

      Ahi tuna tartare, wasabi tobiko aioli, Napa cabbage salad, ginger-soy dressing teriyaki glazed chicken breast, warm almond raspberry cake

  • Soups and Salads
    • A Soup and Sandwich $12

      Heirloom tomato soup fresh brioche grilled cheese sandwich

    • Central Coast Clam Chowder $14

      Corn and clam chowder with smoked bacon and chipotle cream

    • Chef's Garden Salad $14

      Marinated vegetables, white balsamic vinaigrette

    • Kale and California Pear Salad $15

      Tossed with orange dressing, fennel pollen croutons

    • Roasted Beet Salad $16

      Buratta cheese, hydroponic watercress, blood orange vinaigrette

  • Small Plates
    • Ahi Tuna Tartare $16

      Wasabi tobiko aioli, crispy taro, micro shizo

    • Sherwood's Landing Crab Cake $18

      Panko crusted with savory remoulade

    • Sauteed Local Farm-Raised Abalone $20

      Mushrooms, parsley-garlic puree, crispy shallots

    • Seasonal Oysters (1/2 Dozen) $18

      Hog island oyster sauce

    • Smoked Salmon $14

      Atop twice cooked potatoes, capers, chive creme fraiche

    • Hamachi Sashimi $20

      Citrus ponzu, sliced jalapeno, cilantro

    • Crispy Calamari $16

      Shisito peppers, sweet chili, lime

  • From the Sea
    • Pan Seared Diver Scallops $37

      Seasonal succotash, merlot farro, lemon-herb emulsion

    • Local Black Cod $37

      Artichoke and heirloom tomato ratatouille with fresh basil

    • Pan Roasted Salmon $36

      Butternut squash, celery root, roasted beets brown butter vinaigrette

    • Baked Whole (Market) Fish $36

      Wrapped and baked in banana leaf, ginger-soy glaze jasmine rice, stir-fry vegetables

  • From the Land
    • Jidori Farms Chicken $32

      Roasted breast with stuffed thigh mushroom risotto, port wine reduction

    • Rack of Lamb $36

      Grilled with early spring vegetables, feta Weiser Family Farms potatoes, salsa verde

    • Short Ribs Sous Vide $32

      48-Hours of soy with rum sous vide braising mashed potatoes, black kale

  • Prime Cut Steaks
    • Prime New York Steak, 14 oz. $54

      U.S.D.A. Prime mid-west corn-fed dry aged 28 days

    • Prime Rib Eye Chop, 18 oz $62

      U.S.D.A. Prime Nebraska corn-fed wet aged 40 days

    • Bone In Filet Mignon, 12 oz. $56

    • Filet Mignon, 7 oz. $48

  • From the Earth
    • Local Vegetable Fricassee $22

      Chef's garden herbs, pink peppercorn vinaigrette

    • Wild Mushroom Risotto $28

      Parmigiano reggiano cheese. Add winter black truffles $10.00

    • Executive Chef $28

      Leo andres ayala

  • Scones with Preserves
    • Plain Scones

    • Raisin-Saffron Scones

    • Clotted Cream, Fig and Orange Marmalade

  • Savory Sandwiches
    • Savory Egg Salad

      With snipped chive, French cornichons and whole grain mustard on a pink peppercorn bun

    • Satiny Smoked Salmon and Crispy

      Watermelon radish on a bun infused with preserved lemons

    • Classic Cucumber Tea Sandwich with Minted Cream Cheese

  • French Pastries
    • Confit Orange El Encanto Macaroon

    • Coffee-Caramel Opera Cake

    • Butter-Green Tea Financier

    • Almond Berry Tart

  • Side Dishes
    • Creamed Spinach $8

    • Vegetable Fricassee $8

    • Lemon-Garlic Broccolini $8

    • Grilled Jumbo Asparagus $8

    • Sauteed Wild Mushrooms $8

    • Housemade Truffle Fries $8

    • Mashed Potatoes $8

  • Desserts and Cheeses
    • Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee

      Compressed apples, milk ice cream

    • Enchanted Oeuf a La Neige

      El encanto's floating island

    • White Chocolate Panna Cotta

      Blood orange, raspberry, almond crunch caramelized white chocolate ice cream

    • Dark Chocolate Cake

      Mexican spices, liquid center salted caramel ice cream

    • Maple Mascarpone Donuts

      Strawberry preserves, sous vide strawberries dark amber maple ice cream

    • Ellie's Silver Mountain Aged Cheddar

      Grilled fig bread dried fruit, balsamic

    • French and American Cheeses

      Dried fruit, grapes

    • Signature Desserts $10

    • Artisanal Cheeses $10

  • Tea
    • Light Tea $20

      Selection of teas and two scones with preserves or three savory sandwiches

    • Traditional Tea $32

      Selection of teas and two scones with preserves three savory sandwiches four french pastries

    • The Bellini Tea $46

      Selection of teas and two scones with preserves three savory sandwiches four french pastries bellini

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