Classic Menu

The Willows

Setting a new standard for fine dining in the Santa Ynez Valley, The Willows restaurant features a distinctive menu of wine country fare in an elegantly appointed setting. To whet your appetite, here is a sample of our dinner menu.

Appetizers

Half Yard of Fries

Shoestring French Fries cooked until golden, tossed with toasted Garlic, Parsley and Kosher
Salt, served in a cone with Willows Signature Ketchup....$9

Jumbo Prawn Cocktail

Jumbo Prawns gently steamed and chilled, served with fresh made Cocktail Sauce, Julienne of Lettuce Greens and Lemon Wrap....$26

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, served with a Frisee and Cured Red Onion Salad and a Dijon Butter Sauce....$18

Calamari Friti

Calamari, Asparagus, Onion Petals and Fennel all encrusted in Semolina Flour and deep fried, served with a Spicy Aiolo Sauce ....$14

Soup & Salads

Slow Roasted Onion Soup

Slow roasted Onions with Brandy and rich Veal Stock, baked with a toasted Crouton and imported Provolone and Swiss Cheeses....$8

Classic Caesar Salad

Whole Leaf Petite Hearts of Romaine, housemade Caesar Dressing, shaved Parmesan Cheese, and grilled Croutons....$10

Lobster Bisque

Rich Lobster Bisque scented with Tahitian Vanilla Bean and finished with chunks of Sweet Alaskan Lobster Tail and Chives....$11

Willows Salad

Mixed Field Greens tossed with Sunflower Seeds, toasted Almonds, Golden Raisins, chopped Tomatoes, Goat Cheese and Syrah Vinaigrette....$8

Steaks and Seafood

Create your own Surf and Turf Entree by selecting an add-on Lobster Tail or Crab Legs. All meats are seasoned with the Willow' signature Hawaiian Red Sea Salt Spice Rub.

Filet Mignon 8 oz. Cut

Half pound center cut Filet Mignon grilled to perfection and served with Willows' traditional garnish....$47

Top Sirloin Steak 8 oz. Cut

Half pound Top Sirloin grilled and topped with Wild Mushroom Truffle Butter served with Willows' traditional garnish....$28

Rib Chop 22 oz. Cut

Served Tuscan Style over a bed of Arugula with grilled Lemon, shaved Parmesan Cheese, and White Truffle Oil....$60

The "Heavy Weight" Steak

One pound center cut New York Strip Steak topped with Blue Cheese Cabernet Butter and served with Willows' traditional garnish....$58

Australian Lobster Tail

One pound steamed Lobster Tail with Potato Croquette, Asparagus Bundle and Truffle scented Chive Beurre Blanc....$60

Alaskan Red King Crab Legs

One and a half pounds of Alaskan Red King Crab Legs with drawn Butter, Lemon Chive Risotto and Asparagus Bundle....$50

Alaskan Halibut

Alaskan Halibut served atop a Paella Style Rice, with fresh Clams, and a Saffron Infused Broth....$30

Seafood Lasagnette

Lobster, Scallops and Prawns braised in Tomato Broth, encased in sheets of Spinach Pasta, garnished with Saffron Beurre Blanc and Chives....$34

Accompaniments

White Cheddar Scallop Potatoes

Potatoes layered and baked with Herbs, White Cheddar Cheese and Cream....$8

"Pint" Sized Baked Potato

One Pound Russet Potato baked and served with Willows' garnishes....$8