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Easter Brunch SANTA BARBARA

Celebrate Easter Sunday with friends and family at one of the best brunch restaurants in the Santa Barbara area. Whether you're looking for an intimate affair to share with close family, or an out-of-doors afternoon spent soaking in the springtime with orange juice and omelets, you're sure to find that perfect place for Easter brunch with the help of our extensive list of Santa Barbara restaurants, bistros, and cafés.

Beachside Bar & Cafe American
13/20
5905 Sandspit Rd.
Goleta, CA 93117
805-964-7881
Take a knockout oceanfront location, add an impressive menu and a creative chef, and you have the Beachside Café. More...

Bella Vista Italian
14/20
Dining Room at Bella Vista , Montecito, CA Four Seasons Resort, The Biltmore Santa Barbara
1260 Channel Dr.
Montecito, CA 93108
805-969-2261
Chef Alessandro Cartumini brings fine Italian cuisine to an idyllic coastal California setting. More...

The Bistro American
13/20
Dining Room at The Bistro, Goleta, CA Bacara Resort & Spa
8301 Hollister Ave.
Goleta, CA 93117
805-571-4217
Enjoy the luxurious atmosphere and glorious view at Bacara's more casual dining venue. More...

Boathouse at Hendry's Beach Seafood
11/20
2981 Cliff Dr.
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
805-898-2628
Food plays second fiddle to views at this seaside restaurant, where an idyllic location is the main draw. More...

The Brewhouse American
13/20
229 W. Montecito St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-884-4664
A lively hub of local energy, where the mixed crowd enjoys international comfort food and a full bar. More...

Cafe del Sol Mexican
11/20
30 Los Patos Way
Montecito, CA 93108
805-969-0448
Café del Sol offers an eclectic mix of flavors, mainly Mexican, in an attractive setting. More...

Cafe Shell California
11/20
1112 State St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-965-5742
Hearty breakfast and lunch dishes and homegrown fare that's made fresh every day. More...

El Paseo Mexican
13/20
10 El Paseo
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-962-6050
Pricey but satisfying Mexican food in an historic setting. More...

Eladio's California
13/20
Harbor View Inn
28 W. Cabrillo Blvd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-963-4466
Local ingredients and a picturesque setting on the Santa Barbara waterfront. More...

Elements Contemporary
13/20
129 E. Anapamu St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-884-9218
American bistro within a cork's throw of the courthouse. More...

Paradise Cafe American
12/20
702 Anacapa St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-962-4416
Chili, burgers, seafood, chops and steaks, best enjoyed under umbrella-shaded tables. More...

Root 246 New American
15/20
Dining Room at Root 246, Solvang, CA Hotel Corque
420 Alisal Rd.
Solvang, CA 93463
805-686-8681
Chef Bradley Ogden's delightfully simple approach to cooking takes full advantage of the region's bountiful ingredients. More...

Sly's Steakhouse
14/20
686 Linden Ave.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
805-684-6666
Prime steak and topnotch seafood mark the culinary evolution of Carpinteria. More...

Stella Mare's Contemporary
13/20
50 Los Patos Way
Montecito, CA 93108
805-969-6705
Stella Mare's offers delicious seafood dishes, hard-to-find game and a lengthy list of local wines in a comfortably elegant country setting. More...

Stonehouse Contemporary
No Rating
Dining Room at Stonehouse, Montecito, CA San Ysidro Ranch
900 San Ysidro Ln.
Montecito, CA 93108
805-565-1724
Rustic elegance at one of Santa Barbara’s most storied properties. More...

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