Dining Out for New Year's Eve
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Besides attending one of the world's Top 10 Hot Spots for New Year's Eve, what could be better than celebrating the end of the year with a memorable meal? Whether you're looking for a party scene full of revelers or a more romantic space to share a midnight Champagne toast with someone special, we've compiled a list of the best restaurants in Santa Barbara to ring in the New Year.

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Blue Agave Southwestern
13/20
20 E. Cota St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-899-4694
Stylish Old Town boîte for eclectic specialties. 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...

Cava Restaurant & Bar Mexican
13/20
1212 Coast Village Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
805-969-8500
Latin cuisine from Spain, Mexico and South America served in a cozy Montecito setting. More...

Chef Karim's Moroccan Restaurant Moroccan
14/20
Victoria Court
1221 State St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-899-4780
A dimly lit oasis where belly dancers and traditional Moroccan fare mingle. More...

Harry's Plaza Café American
11/20
3313 State St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
805-687-2800
Fierce cocktails and local color make up for the lackluster food at this Santa Barbara classic. More...

Holdren’s Steaks & Seafood Steakhouse
13/20
512 State St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-965-3363
A classic steakhouse for downtown. More...

Joe's Café American
10/20
536 State St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-966-4638
Come for a beer, the stiffest drinks in town, to gobble spaghetti, and see and be seen. More...

Lucky's Steakhouse
14/20
1279 Coast Village Rd.
Montecito, CA 93108
805-565-7540
Lucky's is a sophisticated steakhouse with an impressive wine and spirits list. More...

The Palace Grill Cajun
13/20
8 E. Cota St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-966-3133
A local stronghold of traditional New Orleans cooking, featuring gumbos, Cajun crayfish popcorn and blackened redfish. More...

Roy American
13/20
7 W. Carillo St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-966-5636
An artfully styled neighborhood restaurant known for its hip vibe and late-night dinners. More...

Soho California
13/20
1221 State St., Ste. 205
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-962-7776
A hopping nightlife and wonderful California cuisine are the selling points for this Santa Barbara hotspot, tucked away off one of downtown's charming alleys. More...

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