Willows

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

American Fine Dining in the Heart of Wine Country

Willows is the fine dining destination at Chumash Casino Resort, set along Highway 246 in Santa Ynez, California — a region better known for its rolling hills and celebrated wine producers than for casino resorts. That combination turns out to be a natural fit. The restaurant earned Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence in 2019, a recognition that speaks directly to the care placed on the wine program and its pairing with American cuisine.

A Resort Setting That Takes Dining Seriously

Chumash Casino Resort holds an AAA Four Diamond rating, and Willows reflects that standard. The resort has grown to 320 rooms and 58 suites, and dining here is positioned as a destination in its own right rather than an afterthought to the casino floor. Guests arriving for dinner find full table service, a chef's table option, and a cocktail program that draws on the same attention to craft evident throughout the property.

The Wine Country Advantage

Sitting in the Santa Ynez Valley means Willows has direct access to one of California's most distinctive wine-growing regions. That geography informs the wine list — the factor that caught Wine Spectator's attention — and gives the American menu a sense of place that a resort restaurant elsewhere might struggle to achieve. For guests staying at the Four Diamond hotel or arriving from the valley's wine estates, Willows offers a polished evening that matches the surroundings.