Location Spotlight: Marisella
Marisella is Chef Danny Grant’s coastal Italian restaurant, where timeless hospitality meets relaxed elegance. Inspired by Amalfi Coast traditions and the bounty of California’s land and sea, the menu features handmade pastas, local seafood, and fire-grilled specialties—served in a dimly lit space that channels the romance of seaside living.
Set against sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, the design draws from the rich heritage of California’s Spanish missions, with handmade terracotta tile floors, limewash plaster walls, and arched, hand-painted details. Oversized booths with pillows, deep green accents, and lush plantings create a layered, Mediterranean-inspired setting that’s both casual and refined. With a curated martini program and thoughtful wine list, Marisella invites guests to linger in the glow of a long goodbye.
Pricing: $$$ ($2,000-$50,000)
Type of Venue:
Elopement
Private Event Space
Outdoor
Indoor
Rehearsal Dinner
Reception
Restaurant
Resort
What is provided:
Tables
Chairs
China
Glass
Silver
Catering
Requirements:
Contract
Deposit Amount/ Percentage
Amplified Music Allowed: No
Bridal Dressing Room Available On Site: No
Guest Restrooms available? Yes
Parking Available: Yes
Alcohol Policy: All beverages much be purchased through the restaurant. Up to (4) 750ml bottles of wine may be brought in for a $75 corkage each. Bottles may not be on our current wine list.
Decoration Policy: Allowed with prior approval from restaurant. Balloons, glitter, confetti, signs and any other disruptive items are not permitted in the restaurant.
Time Allotment: 3-5 hours
Cancellation Policy: Deposit of 50% of food & beverage minimum due at signing.
If the event is cancelled 60 days or more prior to the event date, the deposit may be transferred to a future date within 90 days, subject to restaurant availability. If the event is cancelled 59-30 days prior, the deposit will be forfeited. If the event is cancelled within 29 days prior to the event date, the client will be responsible for 100% of the food & beverage minimum, plus the applicable 6% administrative fee. If the event is cancelled within 5 days of the event, the client will be responsible for 100% of the contracted food & beverage minimum, plus the applicable 6% administrative fee and 20% service charge.
Contact Information:
NAME: Erica Pohl
PHONE: (805) 778-8288
WEBSITE: https://www.marisellarestaurant.com/
ADDRESS: 8301 Hollister Ave Santa Barbara, CA 93117

