The Victor Restaurant and Bar front patio
Birds eye view of a table with a steak, oysters, deviled eggs, and shrimp cocktail
The Victor Restaurant and Bar back patio with tables set and the main fireplace blazing during sunset.
Avocado Toast on the brunch menu
The Victor Bar area with cocktail tables and bar stools

Live Fire · Land · Sea

Set on the grounds of The Genevieve (formerly the Santa Ynez Inn), The Victor is here to share his love of all things food, wine, cocktails, and more. Open for weekend brunch and dinner, our Santa Ynez restaurant highlights unique, chef-driven renditions of flavors found on the coast of California. At the heart of his menus — a Josper charcoal oven imported from Barcelona allowing guests to enjoy offerings focused on live fire, land, and sea.

*Please note that reservations are highly recommended.

Location

3631 Sagunto Street
Santa Ynez, CA 93460

Hours

WEEKEND BRUNCH
Sat & Sun: 10am – 2pm

HAPPY HOUR
Mon-Fri: 4:30pm - 6:30pm

DINNER
Daily: 5pm – 9pm
*bar closes at 10pm Fri & Sat

Birds eye view of a table full of food including: roasted chicken, deviled eggs, oysters, shrimp cocktail, filet mignon, and wine.

His Handsome Splendor

Refined dining in a relaxed atmosphere. Each dish is a masterpiece, meticulously crafted to ignite your senses and create lasting dining memories in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley. With sizzling delights from land and sea, our menu promises an unforgettable dining experience that blends casual elegance with exquisite flavors.

Woman sitting at the bar looking over her shoulder with an espress martini in hand.

We’ll Drink To That

A fusion of playful sophistication, The Victor crafts a casual-chic ambiance that beckons local souls to unwind and indulge.

Sip on classic cocktails, learn of local beers, or indulge in a diverse wine list featuring world-renowned wines alongside the best of Santa Barbara Wine Country.

Whether you're seeking respite after a demanding day or simply yearning for an inviting atmosphere, everyone is welcome.

Press & Accolades

A table with catering food on top including a salamit tray, marcona almonds, olives, honeycomb, long crackers, plates, and florals.

Special Events &
Private Dining

When it comes to wining and dining, our team can work with you to curate catering and libations packages perfect for your guests. To make planning easier, we have a list of preferred vendors and partners to provide exclusive experiences for your event in the Santa Ynez Valley.

We want to hear from you! For more information about hosting an experience with us, click below.

Visit us

Whether you're in the mood for our signature Gimlit (cue the bubble blaster) or celebrating with champagne, we've got you covered. All you have to do is sit back and relax -- your drink is on its way.

An illustration of a google map showcasing where The Genevieve and The Victor are with street names

Ready For His Close Up

Your fried bird fix is here. New-ish to our brunch menu, it's a 10/10. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Shucking 🦪 perfection $2 oysters // $10 bubbles // every Thursday 📸: @carterhiyama