Best Santa Barbara Outdoor Dining |
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Enjoy dining al fresco? Let yourself be romanced by the sidewalk sounds of a big city or pampered by the peacefulness of a patio garden. Flock to the terrace, deck or boulevard table and share a bite, under the sun, an oversized patio umbrella or the stars. Be it a brunch in the breeze, sunset supper or long lunch, all of it tastes best outside. Visit a few of these top airy hot spots for the best outdoor dining in Santa Barbara. |
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Santa Ynez Valley
1031 State St.
Santa Barbara,
CA 93101
805-963-6687 |
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A lovely setting belies an otherwise mediocre restaurant in the heart of downtown. More... |
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Sullivan Goss
7 E. Anapamu St.
Santa Barbara,
CA 93101
805-730-1463 |
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Arts & Letters Café features gallery artwork on the walls, matched by culinary artistry on the plate. More... |
5905 Sandspit Rd.
Goleta,
CA 93117
805-964-7881
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Take a knockout oceanfront location, add a creative chef in the kitchen and you have the Beachside Bar & Café. More... |
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Four Seasons Resort, The Biltmore Santa Barbara
1260 Channel Dr.
Montecito,
CA 93108
805-969-2261 |
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Chef Alessandro Cartumini brings fine Italian cuisine to an idyllic coastal California setting. More... |
2981 Cliff Dr.
Santa Barbara,
CA 93109
805-898-2628 |
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Food plays second fiddle to views at this seaside restaurant, where an idyllic location is the main draw. More... |
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Victoria Court
9 W. Victoria St.
Santa Barbara,
CA 93101
805-730-1160 |
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Central Coast cuisine at its best. More... |
119 Harbor Way
Santa Barbara,
CA 93109
805-966-4418 |
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Harbor-view casual dining with a menu featuring fried shrimp, baked clams, oysters on the half-shell and fresh-fish specials. More... |
436 State St.
Santa Barbara,
CA 93101
805-957-4177 |
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Italian favorites meet al fresco dining in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara. More... |
30 Los Patos Way
Montecito,
CA 93108
805-969-0448 |
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Café del Sol offers an eclectic mix of flavors, mainly Mexican, in an attractive setting. More... |
1324 State St.
Santa Barbara,
CA 93101
805-962-7117 |
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Carlitos is the flagship of the Lopez family, their first restaurant in Santa Barbara and still their busiest. More... |
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113 Harbor Way
Santa Barbara,
CA 93109
805-564-1200 |
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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... |
205 W. Canon Perdido St.
Santa Barbara,
CA 93101
805-963-9591 |
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A popular spot for lingering lunches, this little café has earned a loyal following. More... |
1118 E. Cabrillo Blvd.
Santa Barbara,
CA 93109
805-965-8805
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Burgers, burritos and breakfast fronting the sands of East Beach. More... |
10 El Paseo
Santa Barbara,
CA 93101
805-962-6050 |
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Pricey but satisfying Mexican food in an historic setting. More... |
Stearns Wharf
210 Stearns Wharf
Santa Barbara,
CA 93101
805-963-3311 |
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Great place for beers and burgers. More... |
1280 Coast Village Rd.
Montecito,
CA 93108
805-969-9059 |
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Uptown Mexican food in an elegant setting. More... |
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The Upham Hotel
1404 De La Vina St.
Santa Barbara,
CA 93101
805-963-7003 |
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A quintessential Santa Barbara experience featuring California Wine Country-style cuisine in a country cottage setting. More... |
1279 Coast Village Rd.
Montecito,
CA 93108
805-565-7540 |
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Lucky's is a sophisticated steakhouse with an impressive wine and spirits list. More... |
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Montecito Upper Village Shops
1482 E. Valley Rd.
Montecito,
CA 93108
805-969-9274 |
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Tucked away in one of Santa Barbara's poshest communities, Pane e Vino offers a genuine taste of Italy. More... |
702 Anacapa St.
Santa Barbara,
CA 93101
805-962-4416 |
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Chili, burgers, seafood, chops and steaks, best enjoyed under umbrella-shaded tables. More... |
4795 Carpinteria Ave.
Carpinteria,
CA 93013
805-684-2212 |
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Mexican food is done right at this longstanding restaurant-market in Carpinteria. More... |
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Hotel Corque
420 Alisal Rd.
Solvang,
CA 93463
805-686-8681 |
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A delightfully simple approach to cooking takes full advantage of the region's bountiful ingredients. More... |
2618 De La Vina St.
Santa Barbara,
CA 93105
805-569-1872 |
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The Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch is a casual dining spot popular for its home-style approach to quality barbecue and Mexican specialties. More... |
1221 State St., Ste. 205
Santa Barbara,
CA 93101
805-962-7776 |
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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... |
2294 Lillie Ave.
Summerland,
CA 93067
805-969-1019
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Summerland Beach Café offers home-style breakfast and lunch dishes in a casual setting with a beautiful view. More... |
2026 De La Vina St.
Santa Barbara,
CA 93105
805-687-3083 |
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A classic California version of the family-style pizzeria. More... |
1250 Coast Village Rd.
Montecito,
CA 93108
805-565-9381 |
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Refined Italian dining in an elegant location characterizes this Montecito eatery, a favorite haunt of local celebrities. More... |
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1483 E. Valley Rd., #20
Montecito,
CA 93108
805-565-9393 |
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Wood-fired pizzas and other rustic Italian specialties are especially winning in an outdoor-patio setting. More... |
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2879 Grand Ave.
Los Olivos,
CA 93441
805-688-7265 |
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Tucked away in the heart of Santa Barbara's wine country, Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Café offers Mediterranean-themed cuisine and an impressive array of wines. More... |
2900 Grand Ave.
Los Olivos,
CA 93441
805-688-9304
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A casual yet topnotch deli in the heart of the wine country. More... |
3631 Sagunto St.
Santa Ynez,
CA 93460
805-688-2886 |
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Local produce and the bounty from the on-site herb garden factor into the cooking at this Santa Ynez Valley restaurant. More... |
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