Silvergreens is a locally owned restaurant with a goal “to be involved, contribute, and give back to our community.” Becoming a certified green business fits their vision of contributing and giving back. The restaurant was designed to Built Green Santa Barbara standards, and achieved their highest certification rating of three stars. The restaurant's table tops are made from local, reclaimed wood from fallen trees. Much of the food service equipment and appliances are Energy Star certified, and they utilize lighting systems that are energy efficient.

Silvergreens has also eliminated the use of Styrofoam to-go containers, uses biodegradable products, and even features organic coffee from a local coffee roaster, Green Star Coffee. As part of becoming a certified Green Business, management developed a Commuter Benefit Package for their associates, featuring a prize raffle for those who use alternative transportation and offering pre-purchased bus passes to their employees who choose to ride the bus to work.

     " Even though completing the certification was a great milestone for us as a company and restaurant, there are always areas to improve and learn more about making economically sound choices and sustainable business practices. The Green Business Program helps in being this local resource for us, and that support serves as a great asset to our team. ” - Brian A. Rocha, Operating Partner

Downtown Location:

791 Chapala Street
Santa Barbara, CA  93101
(805) 962-8500

Information sourced reliably from Green Business - Santa Barbara