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Downey's Restaurant
1305 State St.
Santa Barbara Ca.
Phone: (805)966 5006
Serving Dinner
Tues.- Sunday
From 5:30
Award Winning Dining
In the heart of Santa Barbara
Downey's has received
and continues to receive Top Scores with the Zagat Survey in Santa Barbara for both
Food and Service .
Congratulations John & Liz and their talented and loyal staff!
Open since l982, John and Liz and their
staff continue in their passion and hard work at
Downey's
and are always eager to make your evening at
Downey's
a great one!
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Your Hosts,
John and Liz Downey
(pictured above)
"Our restaurant is small, comfortable and personal.
Adorning the soft green walls of
Downey's dining room,
you will find beautiful plein-aire paintings of local scenes by Liz
Downey. If you would like to enjoy a true Santa Barbara Dining
Experience where you will not be rushed, but cared-for, we invite you to
visit
Downey's for dinner.
To paraphrase more than one satisfied guest, you just may have 'the very
best meal of your life' ".
The Menu changes daily with the availability of fine foods and the
creativity of
Chef John Downey.
The majority of the produce used in
Downey's
kitchen is grown
organically by local farmers; their seafood is chosen during the
sustainable guidelines of 'Seafood Watch' and local when available;
meats and poultry sources are classified 'Naturally-raised' wherever
possible.
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Downey's
Sample Menu
(Daily- Changing Menu )
Appetizers
Downey's
Prosciutto
with Bosc Pears & Roasted Walnuts
Santa Rosa Island Crab Salad
with Papaya & Fresh Ginger-Lime Dressing
White Asparagus & Smoked Salmon
with
Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette
Home-smoked Duck Breast
with Fresh Mango Chutney
Artichoke Heart Salad
with Fresh herb Vinaigrette
Lobster & Avocado Salad
with Chiles, Limes & Cilantro
Second Courses
Butternut Soup
with Caramelized Apples
Tom Shepherd's Greens
with Choice of Two Dressings
Watercress & Belgian Endive Salad
with Shepherd's Strawberries & Roasted
Hazelnuts
Entrees
Local Halibut
with Saffron-Lobster Sauce, Artichoke
hearts & Parsley Potatoes
Grilled Duck
with Cabernet Sauce, B.D.'s Baby White Turnips
& Fresh Tarragon
Seared Ahi
with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce, Grilled Sweet
Red Onion & Potato
Prime Boneless Beef Short ribs
with Winter Root Vegetables
Braised Pork Loin
with Bourbon-Blueberry Sauce, Swiss Chard & Roast Potatoes
Local Seabass
with Citrus-Basil sauce, Leafy Greens & Parsley
Potatoes
Colorado Lamb Loin
with Local Chanterelles & Young Green Beans
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AND, don't forget there are some wonderful and
delicious desserts available!
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Downey's
wine list is in the care of Liz Downey, who will be happy to guide you
through some of the California-produced selections (with a proud bias
towards the locally made wines!). The Downeys invite you to see a
recent edition of their constantly-evolving wine list.
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We look forward to seeing you here at
Downey's
We continue to offer the "Chef's Dinner" to
celebrate each of the four seasons:
February (Winter)
May ( Spring)
August ( Summer)
November ( Fall)
The cost for these four-course prix-fixe dinners is $50 per
person, excluding wine, tax and gratuity.
Please call for more information and making your reservation.
John and Liz are pleased to accept your reservations at
Downey's.
They pride themselves with their attention to detail and personal
service. With this is mind, they welcome your telephone calls
during our normal business hours. They believe your dining
experience at
Downey's
starts from that very first phone call at which time they can confirm
your reservation and discuss any special requests.
Consistent with their 'No problem' philosophy, if you prefer to send an
email request, again, they will contact you as soon as they read the
message.
They
look forward to seeing you!
Downey's
805 966 5006 |
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Directions:
Take 101 Freeway to Carrillo Street Exit
From the South turn right on Carrillo
From the North turn left on Carrillo
Proceed 5 blocks to State Street & turn left.
(Left turn not permitted before 6pm - Turn one block earlier at Chapala
St)
Proceed three blocks to Victoria
Cross over Victoria to find Downey's
on your left, 3 doors past the intersection.
1305 State Street
If you are already in Santa Barbara,
Downey's is on State Street,
thirteen blocks up fron the ocean, near Victoria.
Valet parking is not permitted in downtown Santa
Barbara, but there are lots on Victoria St. & Sola St. |