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Closes earlier than advertised.
I'm a guest at the rosewood Miramar. Came to Caruso's after dinner for a drink around 730pm. An employee said we can sit down. After about 5-10 minutes another employee comes and says they already did last call. I get it if you guys are closed but update your hours to reflect that. Love the Miramar but would never go back to Caruso's
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We had one of the best dining experiences ever at Caruso's!
We had one of the best dining experiences ever at Caruso's! The restaurant is located at the beautiful Rosewood Miramar Hotel and has a full ocean view! Unfortunately, we had a reservation after the sunset so next time we will definitely go earlier so we can take full advantage of the incredible views. There is covered patio seating with heating lamps so it is very cozy and comfortable.We selected the Chef's Tasting Menu with 8 courses at $275pp which I think is a much better choice than the Prix Fixe Dinner menu with 4 courses at $165pp because you get so much more variety with your meal. Although they indicated that the quantity of the food is the same, I prefer to try all the various creations that the chef has to offer.Our server Dan and his team are superb! We truly had a great time conversing with staff. Furthermore, the restaurant manager and Chef Massimo also came out to greet us and they were super friendly and down-to-earth! We were very impressed by the warm welcome and believe that their service and hospitality is why Caruso's was awarded a Michelin star. The tasting menu was exquisite! We were astounded by how delicious each course was and the quality of the seafood. For example, we loved the uni dish as well as the lobster. The sauces that accompanied each dish were so flavorful. The pasta also had a unique burst of flavor inside and the amuse bouche was also delectable. We were even impressed by their house-made bread and butter. We also ordered the soufflé as a supplement which was perfect. The desserts such as 'Our bees went to Ojai' and the house made chocolates were amazing as well. Chef Massimo is a culinary genius. We had an incredible time at Caruso's and believe that they are on their way to more Michelin stars!
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Amazing, amazing, amazing!! And did I mention that it was
Amazing, amazing, amazing!! And did I mention that it was amazing? It turned out to be such a pleasant evening. We arrived just before sunset, and it is spectacular even after 23 years in California. The restaurant is very classy in every respect. The staff was formal and as such expectedly a little stiff and nonetheless very personable and attentive. And even after sunset, the ambience remained just wonderful.But most importantly, the food was spectacular. Eight course tasting menu with tiny little bites each time. We asked the staff to go slow and hence had absolutely no trouble with the total amount of food. Everything was visually beautifully arranged and had a broad and beautiful contrast of different flavors. Only the pasta could be a little bit less al dente and a little bit less salty for our taste, but the rest of was spotless. Well deserved Michelin star! And definitely a place to come back for more.
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As always, outstanding service, Innovative menu and an
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C D. on 03/03/2023
As always, outstanding service, Innovative menu and an unsurpassed setting... if you want to show out of town guests the very best of what our elite enclave has to offer ... take them here..
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Truly beautiful experience from service, ambiance, and care
Truly beautiful experience from service, ambiance, and care of food & plating. We did the four course as a group of three - highly recommend coming in a group and sharing. Portions are fair and delightful, with an included amuse bouche to start, bread service featuring caviar, and dessert bites at the end. While every course was great (fresh seafood and spectacular Wagyu) the pasta course shines. We added truffles and it's a hefty portion that continues to elevate the meal. Wine pairing was thoughtful and enhanced the experience but did not steal the show, as it should, and the sommelier was approachable, hospitable, and luckily not stuffy. Service was attentive but did not crowd and touched the table just enough. We were also happy to have the Chef deliver a course and you could see how he is also part of the team, happy to see his vision on the floor and not just a figure head. Also pre ordered a cake (three day notice minimum) for a birthday and the buttermilk frosting was spectacular. Get as much as you can, take the suggestions from staff, and enjoy the seamless evening - as a local we will be back
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Lovely experience! We came for dinner so it was already
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M G. on 02/25/2023
Lovely experience! We came for dinner so it was already dark but we got to sit on the patio with the warm heater and the sound of the waves. We took the simple 4-course menu and found it delicious! The highlights were the uni gnocchi, the duck and the chocolate mousse but every dish was unique. A great dining experience and reasonably priced. Thank you!
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We went here on Valentine's day and were presented with a
We went here on Valentine's day and were presented with a very cute and intimate experience. The Rosewood hotel, which houses this restaurant, is huge and the walk over was peaceful (and very cold). There's valet parking but it's free if you get your ticket validated by a server.For the food, we both ordered the chef's tasting menu which started off at $275. We opted out of the wine pairing, which was surprisingly almost as much as the tasting menu itself, and got 4 cocktails which did the trick for much cheaper.In addition to the base menu, there were supplemental courses you could also order. The first being a caviar dish which was an incredibly expensive add-on that was more than the base menu... We did not get this one and for how expensive the tasting menu was, I would have expected the base menu to have included some kind of main caviar dish. We ordered the supplemental pasta course, which was just okay. The interior of the pasta tasted good but nothing to warrant an extra $45. The last supplemental course was a cheese souffle and we were struggling to finish this one due to its strange oily feel and taste. The inside also wasn't that soft for a souffle.Going back to the original tasting menu, it was actually pretty good for the most part. There were a lot of courses and we left pretty full. My favorite courses were the bluefin ahi tartare and the A5 tenderloin. The tartare was nicely salted and meshed perfectly with the lemon and almond granita on top. The tenderloin was juicy and buttery as expected.Now for dessert, the small bites were great. Some were sweet chocolatey bites but a certain coconut pastry was exceptional with it's fruity interior. However, along with the disappointing supplemental souffle course preceding the dessert, there was also another pre-dessert course: the kumquat tartare. We can honestly say this was one of the worst dishes we've tasted and we almost could not finish it even with how small it was. My girlfriend thinks it was not cooked all the way through due to its bitter taste.Overall, it was a good Valentine's day experience. The decor and location was excellent and we felt very comfortable dining here. Most of the food was great overall, but for its high price tag, we expected a bit more quality. The supplemental courses were also both not worth the additional price and not that good.
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We went here Saturday night for my birthday.
After seeing all the pictures, and reading the reviews, I had high expectations. Unfortunately, I left very unimpressed. To start, our service was very bad. We had to ask for our waiter on at least 3 different occasions, and we saw other people complaining as well. We did the 4 course pre fixe, but before that came out we had Amuse-bouche of really dry flavorless bites that felt like they had been sitting out for a while. Then our first courses were the burrata and yellowtail crudo. They both lacked salt, but the yellowtail with tangerines just tasted like eating candy on fish and wasn't pleasant. It needed some spice to break up all the sweetness. Next, was the risotto with prawns & gnocchetti with uni. My risotto was under done and had a whipped sheep ricotta that had the worst texture - it ruined the entire dish. The gnocchetti also had an odd tang to it. Our third courses were the halibut and the duck. These were actually the only two savory dishes that were done really well. The duck was cooked to perfection, but it was drowning in a sweet orange sauce. When you cook meat that perfectly you need only a hint of sauce. To finish it off we had desserts which were also done well. Overall this meal was not worth its price tag. The service especially sucked. I enjoyed my meal at the Honor Bar down the road way better.
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Came for an early Valentines dinner.
The hotel and restaurant was beautiful! Service, food, and drinks were amazing! We got the 4 course tasting menu which was perfect for my partner and I. The food came out perfect timing each course. Their bread, olive oil, and caviar butter was my favorite! I'm a sucker for housemade bread and butter! We ordered a bottle of brut and split an espresso martini. They even split our martini, which was nice! All their dishes were very elegant. I loved the bowl they used for the soup. I usually dont have patience for fine dining but Carusos was worth it. The only thing i can say i didn't really like was how confusing it was to find the restaurant. The GPS directed us BEHIND the hotel, there was a sign that said "CARUSOS" but there was no valet or parking. We asked a couple workers we found and they directed us to the front of the hotel. When we got to the front of the hotel, there was no direction on how to actually get to the restaurant, we had to ask the front desk, and they directed us to the other side of the hotel. We will definitely be back to enjoy the menu instead of the tasting menu.
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WOW! One of the best meals/ date nights we have ever had.
The location is truly beautiful. Listening to the ocean while sitting outside under the heat lamps is my kind of experience. We had two waiters taking care of us, not sure if that is normal but it was lovely. They even took care to escort us to the restroom. The food itself was so delicious. Everything was so unique and tasty. I don't even like oysters but enjoyed the oyster appetizer. I got the burrata salad, risotto, and the steak. The only thing I didn't absolutely love, but still thought was good, was the desert. I forget what it is called now, but it tasted like butterscotch, it was good, but just not my favorite. My husband love his tiramisu ball. Overall it was a truly amazing night and would happily go back! So grateful for the beautiful and exquisite experience.
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We went for my birthday dinner the other night, and had a
We went for my birthday dinner the other night, and had a less than great experience. The restaurant was dead so the vibe was nothing to speak of and then the food was also average at best. We did not enjoy the octopus, the lobster course was overcooked, the artichoke was hard to even find in the bowl, the halibut was one piece of fish and barely and turnip purée and to top it all off the desserts were nothing special. Having said it was my birthday, we expected, at least to have a candle or something special for the celebration and the restaurant didn't do anything to acknowledge the big event other than a simple "happy birthday when we sat down." We are big foodies and have been to some of the best restaurants in NYC, DC and Miami, and we definitely would not return. It's certainly not worth the $700 price tag for two.
Birthday dinner. A little tricky to find the restaurant in the hotel spread over expansive grounds, but after that, heaven on meals. (Hint - don't park on Jameson. Find the entrance to the Miramar hotel, and they will take you from there) . Better food and attention than anywhere I have ever eaten (I'm over 70). Won't try to describe the food - their new Michelin star says it all.
Everything is beautiful here: the setting, the food, the service and the patrons. It’s evident that the chef and his sous chefs are painstaking in their level of attention to detail. Everything has been fussed over to the “nth” degree and the plating and presentation is superb. The wait staff is professional but warm and friendly. There’s just one little problem. Sometimes the look of the food far exceeds the taste of the food. At a recent meal three out of four of us didn’t finish our entrees and didn’t want to take our leftovers home. This is a very nice restaurant but when the taste doesn’t match the presentation the whole experience falls a little flat.
Caruso’s was d-licious! IDK why it isn’t ranked higher on TA. Best meal I had during my two week stay in Southern California. It has it all- food, drinks, heaters/blankets if needed, impeccable service and a view! While there is a price fixe 4 course option, I opted for the chefs tasting menu and it was exceptional. 8 courses of smaller bites over 3 hours allowed me to be in the moment and savor the experience. I have a food allergy and chef was able to make accommodations with the tasting menu which I greatly appreciated. The margarita, while pricey, is not to be missed. The courses consisted of an amuse bouche pastry, fish with passion fruit, persimmon burrata, octopus with beans, prawns (think tomato bisque soup with the freshest most tender lobster meat only it isnt, its better), carbonara ravioli, local fish, chicken, and sorbets. The only dish I wouldn’t recommend is the chicken; it was a little tough and a bit salty. Everything else was fantastic. My absolute favorites were the prawns (tender and sweet reminds me of ones I had in Iceland), carbonara ravioli (intense flavor in one bite), and local fish (light and flakey with a crispy top). Lastly, the staff is truly phenomenal. Caruso’s is a definite treat not to be missed during your visit to the area!
Customer service never lacked in any area. Can't wait to visit again.
Nice restaurant with a gorgeous view on the Ocean. The food is “eccellente” and wine list is superb. The price is fine considering the four courses menu. The staff is very attentive.
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Went here for my 21st & I was very excited to try the
4/5 by
Vy P. on 08/03/2022
Went here for my 21st & I was very excited to try the tasting menu! The location is extremely pretty and definitely picturesque. Be sure to come around sunset to take a few pictures before dining here! Service 5/5The waiter was extremely welcoming and accommodating!! I really liked that he was honest about each dish and gave good recommendations on what to order. Starters A5 Beef TarTare 4/5 Delicious, but a little unappetizing since the meat was not as red as I would like it to be. I would avoid eating the crisps that come with it unless you want to break a tooth. Halibut Carpaccio 5/5Definitely a must if you enjoy sashimi! It was very light & fresh! Pasta Carbonara 3/5I personally would not order the carbonara since I've had better. It was personally too salty for me and the guanciale was chewy. Cacio e Pepe 5/5However, I would recommend the cacio e pepe since it was pretty simple and authentic! MainsPan Roasted Hokkaido Scallops 5/5The cook on the scallops were perfect: silky and sweet. I did not really care for the peperonta since it was too sweet. Dry-Aged Liberty Duck 3/5I was extremely disappointed by the cook on the duck. Although it was medium rare (more on the medium side), it was tough to eat since the cook was uneven. Thankfully, the peach mostrada and nectarine are were delicious! Channel Islands White Sea Bass 3/5This was also a huge disappointment. I've had many sea bass in my life & this was the worse one yet. It was so overcooked that I mistook it for a tougher fish. DessertRJC'S Favorite 3/5I personally did not enjoy this dessert since it was not sweet at all. However, if you like something that is rich and not sweet then I would recommend! My French Friend Made Tiramisu 4/5This was okay for tiramisu. I think it's creative, but it didn't really wow me. I would've preferred a traditional tiramisu. Overall, I do think the service & the scenery are way beyond my expectations. However, the food was not the best I've had especially for a set course dinner starting at $145. I was unhappy that our mains needed to be sent back due to the lack of quality. I did, however, appreciate our waiter for bringing us a different dish that we really enjoyed!!
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Every time at Caruso's is the absolute best.
Everything from the beach views and location, hospitality, handcrafted drinks and of course the amazing food, is to die for! This is mine and my husband's favorite restaurant and every time somehow seems better than the time before. We will continue coming back here as long as we can! Our compliments to the chef for his superb dishes!
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Great culinary experience
Well, it was not just a fine dinner it was an epicurean experience. The ambiance, menu and of course the staff made our anniversary dinner an event that can’t be forgotten. Chem Massimo congratulations, you brought fine dining within reach so I do not have to drive far. Best Regards, Roman Krupa
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Well, it was not just a fine dinner it was an epicurean
Well, it was not just a fine dinner it was an epicurean experience.The ambiance, menu and of course the staff made our anniversary dinner an event that can't be forgotten. Chef Massimo congratulations, you brought fine dining within reach so I do not have to drive far.Best Regards,Roman Krupa
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We visited Caruso's for our 10 year wedding anniversary and
We visited Caruso's for our 10 year wedding anniversary and while the food and drinks were incredible, we had a few unfortunate mishaps occur that really soured our experience. Between our final course and dessert, there was a 45 minute gap. We are unsure why, as we had no drinks and were just sitting there waiting as all other diners finished their meals. When we were finally presented with our check (over 3 hours after arriving), after flagging someone down, we were given another table's bill. We were then informed the following day that my mother-in-law as a surprise to us for our wedding anniversary called the hotel and restaurant in advance to cover a portion of our meal with her credit card and leave us a special message. She even filled out paperwork and provided her driver's license to the restaurant, and called 10 minutes before our reservation to make sure everything was in order. She was assured it was, however no such thing occurred. It wasn't until the following day when she asked us how our anniversary dinner was that we were even made aware that she had set everything up to cover our meal. We will be watching our credit cards carefully to make sure we aren't double charged (both her and us), which at this point wouldn't surprise me.For the caliber of Caruso's, I expected more quite frankly. Especially for a 10 year wedding anniversary. We are generally easygoing, happy diners, but unfortunately, we likely won't be returning.
On 23rd April I made reservation online using restaurants website for a dinner at Caruso’s restaurant. I received email that someone will contact me to confirm it. On 25 April my wife called about the status of the reservation (It supposed to be a special occasion event), all she got is placement on waiting list, with assurance that someone will call. I would be traveling over 50 miles to get there. On 26 April I called again to check status of the reservation, agent was apologizing profusely for the inconvenience, and assuring that he will contact the manager, I asked for an answer within next 30 minutes and if not received I will cancel the reservation. No one called me. I am no longer thinking of dining at Caruso’s, if the treatment a received is a reflection of rest what I can expect when I arrive. It is peculiar that reservation system is not blocking booked time slots, and in “confirmation” email tell that I am on the waiting list.
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A table practically on the beach.
Best food and service in Santa Barbara. Caruso's is always impeccable and worth the price.
I had heard from others about the first rate dining experience to expect at Caruso’s. So I went with high expectations. I was surprised to see such limited choices for a $145 pre-fixed menu. And, the food combinations just didn’t work. I was looking forward to the abalone Primi, and felt it was overpowered by the sea urchin…not as was advertised. Could barely find any shavings of abalone in my dish. Main course was the duck breast…or should we say the slab of fatty duck…which was very underdone. Struggled through that. I was equally surprised at their price gouging. When the waiter suggested a Pinot Noir for my duck, and described the three choices, I went with the one with which I was familiar: Sea Smoke. I had this fine wine before, but NEVER expected to be charged $58 for a glass! I also found the decor of the restaurant lacking…it had a mismatch of table styles and chairs; the sliding glass doors seemed flimsy and lacked a quality feel. Overall, very disappointed and see no reason to return.
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It can be under your name or a name you choose! Some reservation offers already include the AppointmentTrader Transfer Service which will transfer the reservation in to your name. If its not included you can add it on after buying the reservation for a small fee. One thing on that though: As many reservations become available at last minute, taking a reservation in someone else name is quick and great for privacy. Most reservations on AT are listed with a virtual phone number, so all you need to do is present the phone number at the hostess stand and you are good to go!
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