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Santa Barbara Restaurants with a Bar

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Rating
 
Tapas/
Fusion/
Small Plates
13/20
 
1812 Cliff Dr.
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
805-962-0337 | Menu
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 Authenticity takes a back seat to international flavors at this small-plates restaurant with a Spanish theme. Read GAYOT's Alcazar Tapas Bar Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian/
Pizza
11/20
 
1031 State St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-963-6687 | Menu
  
 A lovely setting belies an otherwise mediocre restaurant in the heart of downtown. Read GAYOT's Aldo's Italian Restaurant Review

 
 
Seafood12/20
 
608 Anacapa St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-845-2800 | Menu
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 A contemporary approach to seafood dining in Santa Barbara. Read GAYOT's Arch Rock Fish Restaurant Review

 
 
Eclectic/
Southwestern
13/20
 
20 E. Cota St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-899-4694 | Menu
  
 Stylish Old Town boĆ®te for eclectic specialties. Read GAYOT's Blue Agave Restaurant Review

 
 
Eclectic/
California
12/20
 
630 State St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-957-1300
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 Nightlife and fine dining collide at this hot-spot in downtown Santa Barbara. Read GAYOT's Blush Restaurant & Lounge Review

 
 
Seafood/
American/
Breakfast
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. Read GAYOT's Boathouse at Hendry's Beach Restaurant Review

 
 
American/
Brewpub
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. Read GAYOT's The Brewhouse Restaurant Review

 
 
Seafood12/20
 
119 Harbor Way
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
805-966-4418 | Menu
  
 Harbor-view casual dining with a menu featuring fried shrimp, baked clams, oysters on the half-shell and fresh-fish specials. Read GAYOT's Brophy Bros. Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian/
Pizza
14/20
 
436 State St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-957-4177 | Menu
  
 Italian favorites meet al fresco dining in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara. Read GAYOT's Bucatini Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian14/20
 
37 E. Victoria St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-884-9419 | Menu
  
 Classic Northern Italian fare served in a trattoria-style setting. Read GAYOT's Ca' Dario Restaurant Review

 
 
American/
French/
Breakfast
11/20
 
3302 McCaw Ave.
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
805-569-7698
  
 French and American influences merge in Santa Barbara's quiet San Roque neighborhood. Read GAYOT's Le Cafe Stella Restaurant Review

 
 
Middle Eastern11/20
 
209 E. Canon Perdido St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-963-1293
  
 A festive atmosphere is the high point of the dining experience at this Middle Eastern restaurant plagued by inconsistency. Read GAYOT's Cafe Zaytoon Restaurant Review

 
 
Mexican13/20
 
1324 State St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-962-7117 | Menu
  
 Carlitos is the flagship of the Lopez family, their first restaurant in Santa Barbara and still their busiest. Read GAYOT's Carlitos Cafe y Cantina Restaurant Review

 
 
Steakhouse13/20
 
3888 State St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
805-687-4417 | Menu
  
 Rare steaks and strong drinks. Read GAYOT's Chuck's of Hawaii Restaurant Review

 
 
California/
Seafood
13/20
 
113 Harbor Way
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
805-564-1200
  
 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. Read GAYOT's Chuck's Waterfront Grill Restaurant Review

 
 
California11/20
 
Canary Hotel
31 W. Carrillo St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-884-0300 | Menu
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 A beautifully redesigned room is the high point of the dining experience at Coast. Read GAYOT's Coast Restaurant & Bar Review

 
 
Irish/
American/
Pub
11/20
 
18 E. Ortega St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-568-0702 | Menu
  
 The pub is better than the grub at this popular Irish-themed eatery in downtown Santa Barbara. Read GAYOT's Dargan's Irish Pub & Restaurant Review

 
 
Mexican13/20
 
10 El Paseo
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-962-6050 | Menu
  
 Pricey but satisfying Mexican food in an historic setting. Read GAYOT's El Paseo Restaurant Review

 
 
California/
Eclectic/
Contemporary
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. Read GAYOT's Eladio's Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian14/20
 
324 W. Cabrillo Blvd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-966-4426 | Menu
  
 Healthy Mediterranean and Italian cuisine on the Santa Barbara waterfront. Read GAYOT's Emilio's Ristorante & Bar Restaurant Review

 
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