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Best Santa Barbara Steakhouses


Whether you enjoy your steak prepared rare, medium or well-done, you can satisfy your carnivorous cravings and dig into a fine filet mignon or juicy rib-eye at one of these top steakhouses in Santa Barbara.


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Chuck's of Hawaii Steakhouse
13/20
3888 State St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
805-687-4417 | Menu
Rare steaks and strong drinks. More...

Clementine's Steak House Steakhouse
14/20
4361 Carpinteria Ave.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
805-684-5119
Classic American country fare served in a charming, family-run setting. More...

The Hitching Post II American
14/20
406 E. Hwy. 246
Buellton, CA 93427
805-688-0676
A bastion of oakwood-fired barbecue, grilled artichokes, fresh fish, seasonal game---and own-label Pinot Noirs. More...

Holdren’s Steaks & Seafood Steakhouse
13/20
512 State St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-965-3363 | Menu
A classic steakhouse for downtown. 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 Palms Steakhouse
12/20
701 Linden Ave.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
805-684-3811 | Menu
Local character and a unique cook-it-yourself concept distinguish this Carpinteria institution. More...

Rodney's Steakhouse Steakhouse
14/20
Dining Room at Rodney Fess Parker's Doubletree Resort
633 E. Cabrillo Blvd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
805-884-8554 | Menu
One of Santa Barbara's best-kept secrets for quality steaks and libations. More...

Shalhoob's Restaurant & Jill’s Place Steakhouse
12/20
632 Santa Barbara St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-963-0378
Shalhoob's Restaurant & Jill’s Place features a home-style approach to steaks and other classic grilled fare. 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...

The Willows American
14/20
The Chumash Casino Resort Hotel
3400 E. Hwy. 246
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
805-686-0855 | Menu
An unexpectedly elegant dining experience away from the bells and whistles of the Chumash Casino. More...


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