Best Value Restaurants
Santa Barbara

Bucatini Italian
14/20
436 State St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-957-4177
A vast pizza menu and a number of can’t-lose daily specials. More...

D'Angelo Bakery
Quick Bite
25 W. Gutierrez St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-962-5466
This working bakery turns out the best loaves in town, while also serving a sophisticated breakfast and lunch. More...

Edomasa Japanese
13/20
2710 De La Vina St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
805-687-0210
Santa Barbara’s only late-night sushi bar, Edomasa serves traditional Japanese cuisine in a mellow atmosphere. More...

Flavor of India Indian
13/20
3026 State St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
805-682-6561
Warm service and traditional northern Indian food made from scratch keep the locals coming back year after year. More...

Fresco Café California
13/20
Five Points Shopping Center
3987 State St., Ste. B
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
805-967-6037
Known for healthy California cuisine, Fresco Café offers myriad combinations of fresh and organic salads, sandwiches, tortilla wraps and pizzas. More...

Intermezzo California
13/20
813 Anacapa St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-966-9463
Cal-Italian fare, a wonderful selection of domestic and imported cheeses, and an unbeatable wine list. More...

La Super-Rica Taqueria Mexican
Quick Bite
622 N. Milpas St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-963-4940
A humble Mexican restaurant, housed in a tin roof shack, with a first-rate reputation. More...

Los Arroyos Mexican
Quick Bite
14 W. Figueroa St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-962-5541
It's small, but hard-working Tony Arroyo and Maria Rickard pride themselves on serving nothing but the freshest ingredients. More...

The Natural Café Healthy
Quick Bite
5892 Hollister St.
Goleta, CA 93117
805-692-2363
Creative health food including fresh salads, sandwiches, pastas, chicken, seafood and a juice bar. More...

Petit Valentien French
14/20
La Arcada
1114 State St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-966-0222
A delightful downtown setting with French cuisine draws an eclectic crowd. More...

Pierre Lafond Bistro California
13/20
516 State St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-962-1455
This State Street landmark has a menu featuring local produce and creative fare. More...

Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch Barbecue
Quick Bite
2618 De La Vina St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
805-569-1872
The Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch is a casual dining spot popular for its home-style approach to quality barbecue and Mexican specialties. More...

Sojourner Café Healthy
12/20
134 E. Canon Perdido
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-965-7922
A vegetarian favorite since 1977, serving hearty soups, satisfying main courses and outrageous home-baked desserts. More...

Trattoria Grappolo Italian
12/20
Dining Room at Trattoria Grappolo, Santa Ynez, CA 3687C Sagunto St.
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
805-688-6899
A favorite with locals, the atmosphere of this Italian eatery is loud but communal. More...

Your Place Thai
13/20
22 N. Milpas St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
805-966-5151
Your Place satisfies cravings for genuine Thai food with consistent home-style cuisine, despite frequently inattentive service. More...

 

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