Chef Ricardo Zarate of Chef Zarate Restaurant Group opened Blue Tavern on Tuesday November 19th, 2013. The restaurant is situated just two blocks from the ocean amid Santa Barbara’s most coveted real estate on State Street. Showcasing a natural progression of Zarate’s proficiency for blending cultures, Blue Tavern features quintessential Californian fare, such as Seafood, pizza, pasta, and grilled meats, envisioned through the culinary lens of a native Peruvian.