Corktree Cellars

Wow, where do I begin?! Our company reserved the entire restaurant for our annual party celebration. The service was incredible, the drinks were flowing at the bar and the food was awesome! The entire staff worked tirelessly to serve and accommodate our requests. Thank you for such an amazing night!

Corktree Cellars has really upped their game recently! The cocktails are made with passion, the shrimp tacos are the best in town, and it's a great place to go hang out with friends and watch a game at the bar! I love the outdoor seating area as well, great for the kids to run around and play. Service is warm and friendly! I would highly recommend swinging by here for dinner and drinks! Andre, John, and Chris will take good care of you!!

Always very nice ! Great steaks. Fries, fog salad, nice music

Really great place for seemingly simple food made great. Pair your food up with wine and you've got a good time. My partners only had salad but were very satisfied. My beef tacos were beyond satisfying. Big recommendation

We tried Corktree Cellars because it's one of the few places in town that takes reservations, since I had family coming and didnt want everyone stuck waiting for a table. We had a large party of 10 and we were pleasantly surprised with a nice table, friendly staff and great food and wine! Definitely coming back!!

Great Happy Hour! $4 beer $5 wine I love the artichoke dip, sweet potato fries, Employees friendly, food excellent. Quick to take initial orders, and sometimes slow with follow up.

Amazing happy hour ! We got everything ! Great service and space heaters outdoors. Yummy veggie taco and Aolis for fries. I had a delicious Syrah. Husband loved his lobster Mac. If we let bed there we would be there all the time!! Yummy fries fried risotto!!

We loved the live music in the bar. We have a new favorite--the quinoa burger. Creme Brulee is excellent. Dining room is just plain loud. We're definitely going back, probably earlier in the evening.

Loved it here. They have live bands at times.

Really great food and atmosphere! Highly recommended!

Good food and a good wine selection. The flights of wine have tasty selections with some locally sourced options.

The place is very comfortable to spend a delicious dinner, I loved the music and the attention of the waitresses, only if they need to recommend their specialties or drinks when someone is new to the place but from then on everything is perfect I recommend it 100%

My mom and I spent Mother's Day weekend in Carp and stopped in here for dinner one night. The staff were all lovely to interact with, the food was absolutely delectable, and the wine warmed the cockles as the evening cooled. I would highly recommend stopping in for drinks or food (or both). They even had blankets on pegs outside for use on the numerous cozy couches.

Love the ambiance, the charcuterie and steak tacos were delicious, as well as the Hob Nob pino noir. Service was great too! We will be back!

Took my daughter and some friends to Corkytree, Sat, March 8th, and was quite impressed with their wine and drink offerings. Although we didn't dine-in on this occasion, the restaurant was full, and so was the seating area around the bar. I must say, the music talent this night really added a lively atmosphere throughout the restaurant, with a male acoustic guitarist playing original and cover songs, and accompanied on several songs by a female acoustic guitarist, and beautiful vocals. If you live in town, near town, are in town, or from out of town, you won't be disappointed with the many food establishments on Linden Ave ....and no, I wasn't paid or asked to promote this or any other business. good job corktree cellars.

I came to see Jayden Secor and the music was absolutely amazing. I ordered a skinny margarita with Tajin from their full bar and it was delicious. I ordered the the Cobb salad and it was so fresh and filled with chicken, bacon in every bite but, that red dragon cheese was burst of flavor and made this salad even more tasty. I've been here before and I had the lobster bisque soup and it's so flavorful. I will be back again.

Good place to grab a drink. I like to unwind here and watch sports. Great place to eat, listen to music and socialize. I enjoy this place its my go-to when in town. Thank You, to the owner and the staff keep up the quality food spirits and atmosphere....

Best bar in town. Love this place!! And an actual bar, not just beer and wine. Andre is amazing.

What a find! Lunch stop on the drive from SB to Ventura. Steak tacos are legit! And the lobster bisque....I could lick the bowl. Extensive list of wine by the glass. Cute, warm atmosphere. ❤️

This is a great little place! The food was stellar, the service great and they even had a live music on a Wednesday! I had the shrimp fettuccine which highly recommend. The old fashions were also amazing!

The servers are always extremely nice and they pay attention to all my allergies.

Corktree Cellars is hands down one of the best spots in town! From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with warm, friendly service that makes you feel right at home. The staff goes above and beyond to ensure an amazing experience every time. The food? Absolutely to die for. Every dish is packed with flavor, beautifully presented, and made with top-quality ingredients. Whether you’re there for a casual bite or a full meal, you really can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. One of my favorite things about Corktree Cellars is their drink selection—especially their hard kombucha. They serve Booch Craft, the best hard kombucha out there, and it’s the perfect refreshing complement to their incredible food. And to top it all off, the live music is always fantastic! The vibe is just unbeatable—great food, great drinks, and amazing entertainment all in one place. If you haven’t been to Corktree Cellars yet, do yourself a favor and go. You won’t be disappointed!

The food was incredible. You can tell that they are truly using fresh ingredients. Every bite was so rich and savory. I ordered the Ahi Salad and ate it so fast I couldn't get a picture. Perhaps some of the freshest Ahi Tuna I've ever had. My husband got the Steak Frittes and he loved it... He's very particular about his steak but they cooked this exactly to his liking. It is a hefty price but the quality was there. Would definitely recommend to others.

Wine flight was great. They had just changed over their selections for the reds. And the food was incredible. We recommend the bacon wrapped dates and lobster Mac and cheese.

I am so thankful that my Carp Girlfriends introduced me to this palate pleasing place. The ladies & I shared one of the scrumptious Cheese-Deli Mix Platters which as you can see in my pic looks great. Our yummy snack platter was the perfect arrangement mix that paired well with my wine tasting experience. <3 Another notable menu item at the Corktree Cellar is the Sesame Crusted Seared Ahi Salad. Yum! I highly recommend this wine spot in Carpinteria. <3

Angie Alicia Hernandez

I came to see Jayden Secor and the music was absolutely amazing. I ordered a skinny margarita with Tajin from their full bar and it was delicious. I ordered the the Cobb salad and it was so fresh and filled with chicken, bacon in every bite but, that red dragon cheese was burst of flavor and made this salad even more tasty. I've been here before and I had the lobster bisque soup and it's so flavorful. I will be back again.

James

Good place to grab a drink. I like to unwind here and watch sports. Great place to eat, listen to music and socialize. I enjoy this place its my go-to when in town. Thank You, to the owner and the staff keep up the quality food spirits and atmosphere....

Kim Farkas

What a find! Lunch stop on the drive from SB to Ventura. Steak tacos are legit! And the lobster bisque....I could lick the bowl. Extensive list of wine by the glass. Cute, warm atmosphere. ❤️

Spencer Kissick

Best bar in town. Love this place!! And an actual bar, not just beer and wine. Andre is amazing.

Kitty Finn

The servers are always extremely nice and they pay attention to all my allergies.

Tracey Stewart

This is a great little place! The food was stellar, the service great and they even had a live music on a Wednesday! I had the shrimp fettuccine which highly recommend. The old fashions were also amazing!

Cassandra Mullins

Corktree Cellars is hands down one of the best spots in town! From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with warm, friendly service that makes you feel right at home. The staff goes above and beyond to ensure an amazing experience every time. The food? Absolutely to die for. Every dish is packed with flavor, beautifully presented, and made with top-quality ingredients. Whether you’re there for a casual bite or a full meal, you really can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. One of my favorite things about Corktree Cellars is their drink selection—especially their hard kombucha. They serve Booch Craft, the best hard kombucha out there, and it’s the perfect refreshing complement to their incredible food. And to top it all off, the live music is always fantastic! The vibe is just unbeatable—great food, great drinks, and amazing entertainment all in one place. If you haven’t been to Corktree Cellars yet, do yourself a favor and go. You won’t be disappointed!

Sophia Forte

The food was incredible. You can tell that they are truly using fresh ingredients. Every bite was so rich and savory. I ordered the Ahi Salad and ate it so fast I couldn't get a picture. Perhaps some of the freshest Ahi Tuna I've ever had. My husband got the Steak Frittes and he loved it... He's very particular about his steak but they cooked this exactly to his liking. It is a hefty price but the quality was there. Would definitely recommend to others.

Julianna Wooley

Wine flight was great. They had just changed over their selections for the reds. And the food was incredible. We recommend the bacon wrapped dates and lobster Mac and cheese.

Patti Juarez

I am so thankful that my Carp Girlfriends introduced me to this palate pleasing place. The ladies & I shared one of the scrumptious Cheese-Deli Mix Platters which as you can see in my pic looks great. Our yummy snack platter was the perfect arrangement mix that paired well with my wine tasting experience. <3 Another notable menu item at the Corktree Cellar is the Sesame Crusted Seared Ahi Salad. Yum! I highly recommend this wine spot in Carpinteria. <3

This is great place for lunch and dinner. Great drinks and an excellent wine selection. They also have live entertainment some days and nights. Every time I'm in Carp I make an effort to stop in. Sorry I was eating and drinking a forgot to take pics.

A Great Hidden Gem in Carpinteria Corktree Wine Cellars is a true gem tucked away in the heart of Carpinteria. Walking in you’re welcomed to a good atmosphere and a wonderful staff who make you feel right at home. The wine selection is top-notch and curated with a mix of local favorites and wines from around the world. They also have a good cocktail selection if I do say so. Great for a night out on the town or spot to eat for lunch! Open late on the weekends, one of the only spots in town to stay open past 9!

Great fish tacos and friendly atmosphere. Andrea the owner is amazing! When you’re in Carp a must place to go. FYI: they have a full bar too.

My families favorite spot and we live in Ventura ! The patio is a wonderful spot for a birthday dinner with a group or a girls gathering . Great food and drinks!!!!!!

Fast friendly service here for lunch or dinner. Great atmosphere, good food, and live music, too! A favorite place on a main street with nearby parking. People enjoy themselves and the food and wine here. Corktree Cellar has all the right ingredients!

Absolutely love this place! I recently visited Carpinteria for the first time over Valentines weekend and when we arrived we wanted to walk the downtown near our rental and stumbled upon this place for happy hour. We were greeted with the amazing Andre. We noticed that everyone (locals) knew her, come to find out she was the owner. Her energy, the music, the drinks were superb! We ended up coming back later that night after dinner and again the next day. If you are ever in the area, be sure to stop by- you won’t regret it! Can’t wait to visit again just to come by this place.

Sue Danielson

Fast friendly service here for lunch or dinner. Great atmosphere, good food, and live music, too! A favorite place on a main street with nearby parking. People enjoy themselves and the food and wine here. Corktree Cellar has all the right ingredients!

Peter M

This is great place for lunch and dinner. Great drinks and an excellent wine selection. They also have live entertainment some days and nights. Every time I'm in Carp I make an effort to stop in. Sorry I was eating and drinking a forgot to take pics.

Mary

My families favorite spot and we live in Ventura ! The patio is a wonderful spot for a birthday dinner with a group or a girls gathering . Great food and drinks!!!!!!

skylar donahue

A Great Hidden Gem in Carpinteria Corktree Wine Cellars is a true gem tucked away in the heart of Carpinteria. Walking in you’re welcomed to a good atmosphere and a wonderful staff who make you feel right at home. The wine selection is top-notch and curated with a mix of local favorites and wines from around the world. They also have a good cocktail selection if I do say so. Great for a night out on the town or spot to eat for lunch! Open late on the weekends, one of the only spots in town to stay open past 9!

Patrick

They make a great Old Fashioned! The bartender and food were great! I’m going back again. Looking forward to the music!

Sheralyn O’Connor CPA

Great fish tacos and friendly atmosphere. Andrea the owner is amazing! When you’re in Carp a must place to go. FYI: they have a full bar too.

My wife and I arrived to see if we could get a table around 3:30 on this past Saturday afternoon just as a party of about 25 who, we were told, also arrived that afternoon without reservations. The small restaurant’s resources appeared to be somewhat depleted ~ even though I worked in the industry while going through college, I have never seen any establishment run completely out of silverware! Despite being ill-prepared to provide us the service that we were hoping to receive, the workers who greeted us, Christian, Jamie, and Gio all met us with a smile and demonstrated eagerness to provide friendly, professional service in as fast a manner as possible. There were occasions when we had to be patient such as when the silverware was being washed, but their efforts to rise above the circumstances was obvious and overpowered our frustration. The food was wonderful! The lobster bisque was rich, fantastically flavorful, and was actually served hot enough for my taste, which is a rarity. The salads were large and had a terrific variety of ingredients. I had the balsamic dressing while my wife had bleu cheese; they were equally delicious. The coup-de-gras, though, was the baked artichoke dip. That was the best. To sum it up, the food was extremely good, well worth the trip from Ojai. The food would not have been enough for us to enjoy our meal had it not been for the professional, friendly demeanor of those three wonderful teammates who made our experience memorable.

We really like this place. Good food. Great wine selection. Fast, friendly service. We keep going back.

Great for a night out with your gal pals. Drinks & tapas. Try the wine flight! And bacon wrapped dates

Claire Hobika

Great for a night out with your gal pals. Drinks & tapas. Try the wine flight! And bacon wrapped dates

I'd like to say that it was a great experience. I've had better experiences previous to Covid. Unfortunately, the food was sub-par. The grilled Ahi was a little too grilled for my taste. So was the creme brulee The service was slow. I think maybe because they were a little shorthanded. Bottom line. A little overpriced for what was offered. Maybe next time.

Friendly neighborhood spot with live music and karaoke, great service and an awesome location. The food was uninspiring but we had a lovely time.

Unfortunately I'm changing my review from a year ago. We live really close and want to love Corktree, but the last couple of times haven't been the greatest. Over the weekend we brought some friends and service was not the best, despite being not that busy. Our table was never bussed...we put our empty plates on the table next us. Our friend ordered a burger cooked medium and it was way overdone and dry. Our bill was $350 for 5 adults with drinks and appetizers. We ordered the charcuterie board, wings, 2 salads, 2 steak sandwiches and a burger. Great place for some drinks, food, and amazing music!! Friendly and knowledgeable staff and full bar!

Adorable place with outside seating for people and their pups. Great music that you can hear sitting outside. They must have had an off night because other than thr positives I just mentioned, everything else was just off. Appetizers came before the drinks, they were out of glassware, cocktails were not well balanced, entrees needed basic seasoning...like salt, their chicken piccata is made like fried chicken (too much breading), frites (fries) were soggy. Hopefully it was just an off night for them.

Betty Fraser

Adorable place with outside seating for people and their pups. Great music that you can hear sitting outside. They must have had an off night because other than thr positives I just mentioned, everything else was just off. Appetizers came before the drinks, they were out of glassware, cocktails were not well balanced, entrees needed basic seasoning...like salt, their chicken piccata is made like fried chicken (too much breading), frites (fries) were soggy. Hopefully it was just an off night for them.

Dean DeCrease

Friendly neighborhood spot with live music and karaoke, great service and an awesome location. The food was uninspiring but we had a lovely time.

First time client and I was concerned about the hygiene of the place. The host touches his face and hair constantly, touches the phone, the menus, etc. and WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS, touches and wraps the silverware in the napkins that clients are going to use. He also brings the glasses of water to the tables, assists with the cleaning of the tables, etc. All while touching his face and hair, and going back to wrapping the silverware in between tasks. So disgusting!! The food was just fine, nothing special. The decoration and ambience is nice but seeing the host and his unsanitary behaviors really made lower the high expectations I had about this place.

Our server Joshua was sweet, prompt, and thorough. The kitchen could have used some help. We dined on a Saturday evening, so maybe we caught them at a bad time. My friend's BLAT came with like 2.5 pieces of bacon on store-bought bread. The different fries sound alluring, but the only one with flavor coming through was the garlic parm. Our table ordered one of each flavor of fries. The tuna melt was dry (not enough mayo in the mix) and loaded with all the dill they could find. Chipotle aioli comes runny and extra light on the chipotle. Our table loved their burgers so if you choose this place, go with a burger. They're usually the easiest thing to "perfect" anyways. We made reservations for 6 for outside, but when we arrived the host put us inside to accommodate a larger party outside. We said we were cool with it, but there was a live band inside so we had no ability to talk because we couldn't hear each other. Overall, this place is meh. It's cute inside, but you'd find better execution for the price you're paying at a Cheesecake Factory IMO.

Kylie Magpusao

Our server Joshua was sweet, prompt, and thorough. The kitchen could have used some help. We dined on a Saturday evening, so maybe we caught them at a bad time. My friend's BLAT came with like 2.5 pieces of bacon on store-bought bread. The different fries sound alluring, but the only one with flavor coming through was the garlic parm. Our table ordered one of each flavor of fries. The tuna melt was dry (not enough mayo in the mix) and loaded with all the dill they could find. Chipotle aioli comes runny and extra light on the chipotle. Our table loved their burgers so if you choose this place, go with a burger. They're usually the easiest thing to "perfect" anyways. We made reservations for 6 for outside, but when we arrived the host put us inside to accommodate a larger party outside. We said we were cool with it, but there was a live band inside so we had no ability to talk because we couldn't hear each other. Overall, this place is meh. It's cute inside, but you'd find better execution for the price you're paying at a Cheesecake Factory IMO.

Severely disappointed. The $23 salmon & mushroom risotto consisted of a portion of 6 bites of salmon & 8 bites of risotto, absent any noticeable mushrooms. My wife ordered the “kale” & Caesar salad with the dressing on the side. When she opened the container there was no dressing, requiring a second trip to the restaurant, & the salad contained no kale. The other family members ordered steak frites, medium rare. The portion was extremely small & overcooked. The excuse provided was a shortage of staff & busier than expected. I understand delays, but the food quality & value will mean that we won’t eat there again.