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....$9.00

Beef Carpaccio

Sliced Fillet Mignon with a Shiitake Mushroom Relish, White Truffle Oil, Italian Parsley, Imported Parmesan Cheese, and a House Made Bread Stick....$14.00

Clam Steamer

Manila Clams, White Wine, Toasted Garlic and Shallots with Fresh Basil, Butter and Grilled Bread...$14.00

Jumbo Prawn Cocktail

Jumbo Prawns, Fresh Cocktail Sauce, Julienne Greens, Lemon Wrap....$25.00

Hunan Glazed Brochette

Hunan style Beef Brochette, Filet Mignon, Red Bell Pepper, Mushroom, Pineapple, and Onion....$14.00

Rosemary Skewers

Grilled Halibut, Shredded Napa Cabbage, and Cilantro Aioli on Pita Bread....$15.00

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake

Fresh Jumbo Lump Crab Meat tossed with Fresh Herbs and Aromatics, served with Frisee and Cured Red Onion Salad and a Dijon Mustard Butter Sauce....$18.00

Calamari

Calamari, French Green Beans, Onion Pedals and Fennel all encrusted in Semolina and Deep Fried. Served with a Spicy Aiolo Sauce and Lemon....$13.00

Soup & Salads

Slow Roasted Onion Soup Gratinee

Roasted Onions in Brandy and rich Veal Stock, Baked with a Crouton and imported Provolone and Swiss Cheeses....$8.00

Candied Walnut Salad

Point Reyes Blue Cheese, Sweet Onions, Baby Spinach, Aged Sherry Viniagrette, topped with Candied Walnuts....$9.00

Classic Caeser Salad

Whole Leaf Petite Hearts of Romaine, House Made Caeser Dressing, Shaved Parmesan Cheese, Grilled Croutons....$9.00

Lobster Bisque

Rich Lobster Bisque steeped with Tahitian Vanilla Bean and finished with Chunks of Sweet Lobster and Fresh Chives....$9.00

Wedged Iceberg Lettuce

Fresh Iceburg Lettuce Wedge served with Tomatoes, Cucumbers and topped with our own Thousand Island Dressing....$9.00

Willows Salad

Mixed Field Greens, Toasted Sun Flower Seeds, Almonds, Golden Raisins and Goat Cheese in Syrah Viniagrette....$8.00

Pasta

Linguini and Clams

Fresh Manilla Clams, Toasted Garlic, Chardonnay, Oven Roasted Tomatoes, Chile Flakes, and Fresh Herbs....$17.00

Ricotta and Spinach Gnocchi

Fresh Made Spinach and Ricotta Gnocchi served in our House Marinara Sauce with Aged Parmesan Cheese....$16.00

Wine Country Lasagna Polpetta

Layers of fresh made Pasta, Imported Ricotta, Parmesan, and Provolone Cheeses, Sauted Spinach and Mini Meat Balls....$17.00

Prime Steaks

The Willows proudly serves the Finest in "Prime Meats"

Filet Mignon 8oz.

Grilled Center Cut seasoned with Red Hawaiian Seasalt, Fresh Ground Black Pepper, Garlic....$44.00

Top Sirlion Steak 8oz.

Served with Porcini Truffle Butter and a Veal Reduction....$19.00

Osso Bucco

Braised Veal Shank with Roasted Vegetables, Saffron Polenta, Orange Gremolata, and Natural Reduction....$29.00

Filet Mignon 5oz.

Grilled Center Cut seasoned with Red Hawaiian Seasalt, Fresh Ground Black Pepper, Garlic....$34.00

The "Heavy Weight" Steak

16 oz. New York Steak, Blue Cheese Cabernet Butter, Natural Essence....$43.00

All Natural Pork Chop

12 oz. All Natural Berkshire Pork Chop, over Roasted Potatoes, Garlic, and Artichoke Hearts with a Tomato Olive Jus....$20.00

Colorado Rack of Lamb

Saint Andre Arancini, Roasted Apples, Fava Beans, and HydroPonic Watercress with a Mint infused Natural Essence....$38.00

All Steak Entrees available with 7 ounce Austalian Lobster Tail or 11 ounce King Crab Legs (Market Price)

Seafood and Poultry

Australian Lobster Tail

One pound Steamed Australian Lobster Tail served with Truffle Scented Chive Butter Sauce....$54.00

Alaskan King Crab Legs

One and a Half Pounds of Alaskan King Crab Legs with Drawn Butter and Lemon Chive Risotto....$50.00

Alaskan Halibut

Wrapped In Prosciutto on a Bed of Wild Mushrooms with Fresh Pea Sprouts and Lobster Nage....$30.00

Seafood Lasagnette

Lobster, Scallops and Prawns Braised in Tomato Broth and wrapped in Spinach Pasta then finished with a rich Saffron Buere Blanc....$29.00

Grilled Ahi Tuna

Grilled Ahi Tuna seasoned with Red Hawaiian Seasalt and served with Russet Potato Puree, Wilted Spinach and a Sriracha Butter Sauce....$28.00

Scottish Salmon

Pan Roasted Salmon, Grilled Vegetable Hash, Braised Baby Bok Choy and Pinot Noir Beurre Rouge....$23.00

Free Range Chicken

Roasted and served with a Wild Rice Croquette, Wilted Red Swiss Chard, and a Thyme Infused Natural Reduction....$21.00

Diver Scallops

Seared Diver Scallops with White Bean Puree and Endive Salad, Lemon Beurre Blanc and Fresh Chive Oil....$28.00

Accompaniments

Sauteed Spinach

Fresh Wilted Baby Spinach with Toasted Garlic and Grilled Lemon....$7.00

White Cheddar Scallop Potatoes

Thinly sliced Potatoes layered with Cream, Herbs and White Cheddar Cheese....$7.00

"Pint" Sized Baked Potato

One Pound Russet Potato served with an assortment of toppings....$7.00

Willows Jumbo Onion Rings

Sweet Jumbo Onion Rings served with a Spicey Honey and Chipotle Sauce....$7.00

Steamed Fresh Asparagus

Fresh Petite Asparagus with Roasted Pepper in a Scallion Wrap....$7.00

Buttermilk Whipped Potatoes

Russet Potato Puree with Sweet Butter, Roasted Garlic and Buttermilk....$7.00

Desserts

Our chef's daily selections will be presented for your consideration.