The Knock Kitchen + Cocktails

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The Knock Kitchen + Cocktails

A cinematic coastal gastropub where the familiar is quietly disrupted. Tucked inside the heart of the Funk Zone, The Knock pairs elevated technique with a menu anchored in California’s land and sea. The atmosphere is calm yet expectant, and the plates are intuitive but unpredictable. Here, the cocktails serve as fuel for suspense, while the service carries a distinct note of misdirection. Step inside an intimate, seductive space designed for lingering—where the evening begins with the familiar and unfolds into the unexpected.

Hours of Operation:

Tuesday - Saturday 5PM - Close

36 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA

(805) 882-0135

Complimentary valet parking with validation

The Knock is accessible. For more information, please view our Accessibility Statement.

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The Knock Menus

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MODERN ICON A STUNNING DESIGN

This iconic AD100 Martyn Lawrence Bullard-designed space is visually striking yet comfortable and inviting. Red and black tiles sweep the floor, while modern chandeliers fall from the night black ceiling, generating an inviting glow over the tables and elongated bar.

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PRIVATE EVENTS MAKE THE KNOCK YOURS FOR A NIGHT.

Our team will work with you to create a custom menu or coursed seating for special occasions. Call or email our group coordinator at (805) 882-0114 or sales@hotelcalifornian.com.

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