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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 a creative chef in the kitchen and you have the Beachside Bar & 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 | Menu
Chef Alessandro Cartumini brings fine Italian cuisine to an idyllic coastal California setting. More...

Blush Restaurant & Lounge Eclectic
12/20
630 State St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-957-1300 | Menu
Nightlife and fine dining collide at this hot-spot in downtown Santa Barbara. More...

Boathouse at Hendry's Beach Seafood
11/20
2981 Cliff Dr.
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
805-898-2628 | Menu
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 | Menu
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 | Menu
Café del Sol offers an eclectic mix of flavors, mainly Mexican, in an attractive setting. More...

Chuck's Waterfront Grill California
13/20
Dining Room at Chuck 113 Harbor Way
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
805-564-1200 | Menu
Chuck's Waterfront Grill is one-stop shopping for some of the best seafood and steak dishes in Santa Barbara, in one of the most beautiful settings in town. More...

Cielito Mexican
13/20
Dining Room at Cielito, Santa Barbara, CA La Arcada Courtyard
1114 State St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-965-4770
An upscale approach to Mexican food in Santa Barbara’s La Arcada Courtyard. More...

El Paseo Mexican
13/20
10 El Paseo
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-962-6050 | Menu
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 | Menu
Local ingredients and a picturesque setting on the Santa Barbara waterfront. More...

Miro Contemporary
16/20
Dining Room at Miro, Goleta, CA Bacara Resort & Spa
8301 Hollister Ave.
Goleta, CA 93117
805-571-4204 | Menu
The fine dining room of an exclusive resort, with Contemporary Basque cuisine featuring high-quality ingredients including produce from its own ranch. More...

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

Root 246 New American
No Rating
Dining Room at Root 246, Solvang, CA Hotel Corque
420 Alisal Rd.
Solvang, CA 93463
805-686-8681 | Menu
A delightfully simple approach to cooking takes full advantage of the region's bountiful ingredients. More...

Scarlett Begonia California
13/20
Victoria Court
11 W. Victoria St., Ste. 10
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-770-2143
Local, organic ingredients are thoughtfully rendered into creative breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner dishes. More...

Sly's Steakhouse
14/20
686 Linden Ave.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
805-684-6666 | Menu
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 | Menu
Stella Mare's offers seafood dishes, hard-to-find game and a lengthy list of local wines in a comfortably elegant country setting. More...

Tupelo Junction Cafe Cajun
13/20
1218 State St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-899-3100 | Menu
Southern food finds a home in Santa Barbara. More...

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