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SANTA BARBARA

Bay Café Seafood Restaurant & Fish Market Seafood
13/20
131 Anacapa St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-963-2215
Nestled two blocks from the beach, the Bay Café serves fish dishes from one of the city's most extensive menus. More...

Beachside Bar & Café American
13/20
5905 Sandspit Rd.
Goleta, CA 93117
805-964-7881
Take a knockout location at Goleta Beach Park, add a wonderful seafood menu and a creative chef, and you have the Beachside Café. More...

Bella Vista California
15/20
Dining Room at Bella Vista , Montecito, CA Four Seasons Resort, The Biltmore Santa Barbara
1260 Channel Dr.
Montecito, CA 93108
805-969-2261
California wine country cuisine in one of Santa Barbara's most beautiful settings. 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...

Café Shell American
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, eclectic creations. 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 Café 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...

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
15/20
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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