Santa Barbara, California Restaurants
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Where to Eat in
Santa Barbara
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WHERE
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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... |
The Ballard Inn
2436 Baseline Ave.
Ballard,
CA 93463
805-688-7770 |
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The Restaurant at Ballard Inn emphasizes fresh flavors in original dishes that pair comfortably with locally produced wines. More... |
20 E. Cota St.
Santa Barbara,
CA 93101
805-899-4694 |
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Stylish Old Town boîte for eclectic specialties. More... |
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9 W. Victoria St.
Santa Barbara,
CA 93101
805-730-1160 |
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Central Coast cuisine at its best. More... |
2350 Railway Ave.
Los Olivos,
CA 93441
805-688-4820 |
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Meats take the spotlight at dinnertime at this restaurant within a former hotel. More... |
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37 E. Victoria St.
Santa Barbara,
CA 93101
805-884-9419 |
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Classic Northern Italian fare served in a trattoria-style setting. 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... |
1212 Coast Village Rd.
Montecito,
CA 93108
805-969-8500 |
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Latin cuisine from Spain, Mexico and South America served in a cozy Montecito setting. More... |
4361 Carpinteria Ave.
Carpinteria,
CA 93013
805-684-5119
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Classic American country fare served in a charming, family-run setting. More... |
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5995 Stagecoach Rd.
Santa Barbara,
CA 93105
805-967-0066 |
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Weekly game dishes, hamburgers, meaty chili and barbecue sandwiches. More... |
Frederick's Court
485 Alisal Rd.
Solvang,
CA 93463
805-691-9195 |
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Kansas City-style barbecue finds a home amongst the Danish fare and wine country cuisine of Solvang. More... |
25 W. Gutierrez St.
Santa Barbara,
CA 93101
805-962-5466 |
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This working bakery turns out the best loaves in town, while also serving a sophisticated breakfast and lunch. More... |
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1305 State St.
Santa Barbara,
CA 93101
805-966-5006 |
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A quiet place for diners who appreciate good, innovative cooking. More... |
406 E. Hwy. 246
Buellton,
CA 93427
805-688-0676
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A bastion of oakwood-fired barbecue, grilled artichokes, fresh fish, seasonal game---and own-label Pinot Noirs. More... |
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1134 Chapala St.
Santa Barbara,
CA 93101
805-884-4701 |
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A small seafood and raw bar menu with East Coast influences served in an intimate urban atmosphere. More... |
536 State St.
Santa Barbara,
CA 93101
805-966-4638
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Come for a beer, the stiffest drinks in town, to gobble spaghetti, and see and be seen. 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... |
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... |
The Montecito Inn
1295 Coast Village Rd.
Montecito,
CA 93108
805-969-3392 |
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Characterized by quality food at sensible prices, The Montecito Café is a locals’ favorite. More... |
17 W. Victoria St.
Santa Barbara,
CA 93101
805-899-2699 |
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Friendly neighborhood trattoria with an adequate wine list. More... |
11 W. Victoria St.
Santa Barbara,
CA 93101
805-899-2699
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A casual yet first-rate pizzeria and enoteca. More... |
1325 State St.
Santa Barbara,
CA 93101
805-966-9676 |
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Opal offers eclectic, wine-friendly California cuisine in the heart of Santa Barbara's downtown theater district. More... |
8 E. Cota St.
Santa Barbara,
CA 93101
805-966-3133 |
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A local stronghold of traditional New Orleans cooking, featuring gumbos, Cajun crayfish popcorn and blackened redfish. More... |
701 Linden Ave.
Carpinteria,
CA 93013
805-684-3811 |
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Local character and a unique cook-it-yourself concept distinguish this Carpinteria institution. 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... |
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... |
1531 Mission Dr.
Solvang,
CA 93463
805-688-2867 |
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Pancakes thick and thin attract a well-deserved breakfast crowd to Paula’s each morning. More... |
516 State St.
Santa Barbara,
CA 93101
805-962-1455 |
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This State Street landmark has a menu featuring local produce and creative fare. More... |
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Hotel Corque
420 Alisal Rd.
Solvang,
CA 93463
805-686-8681 |
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Chef Bradley Ogden's delightfully simple approach to cooking takes full advantage of the region's bountiful ingredients. More... |
Stearns Wharf
230 Stearns Wharf
Santa Barbara,
CA 93101
805-966-6676 |
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Fresh local seafood in an unbeatable setting at the end of the pier. More... |
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30 E. Ortega St.
Santa Barbara,
CA 93101
805-963-1012 |
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Seagrass offers a limited menu built on locally sourced seasonal ingredients. More... |
686 Linden Ave.
Carpinteria,
CA 93013
805-684-6666 |
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Prime steak and topnotch seafood mark the culinary evolution of Carpinteria. 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... |
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3687C Sagunto St.
Santa Ynez,
CA 93460
805-688-6899 |
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A favorite with locals, the atmosphere of this Italian eatery is loud but communal. 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... |
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... |
The Chumash Casino Resort Hotel
3400 E. Hwy. 246
Santa Ynez,
CA 93460
805-686-0855 |
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An unexpectedly elegant dining experience away from the bells and whistles of the Chumash Casino. More... |
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