2024 Best Steakhouses in Santa Barbara Area

Best Steak Dinners in Santa Barbara

From old-fashioned meat joints sporting red leather booths to modern chophouses that serve globally-inspired fare, these steakhouses that have made the cut all have one thing in common: great steak.

So tuck into your favorite cuts, or try new ones, at one of GAYOT's Best Steakhouses in Santa Barbara, presented in alphabetical order.

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Brothers Restaurant at the Red Barn
13/20
Traditional meat and potatoes fare in the heart of Santa Barbara cowboy country. See More

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Chuck's of Hawaii
12/20
This old-school steakhouse with dependable food has kept locals happy since 1967. See More
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14/20
Classic American country fare served in a charming, family-run setting. See More
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Cold Spring Tavern
12/20
A rustic setting and weekly game dishes, steaks, burgers and barbecue. See More
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Harbor Restaurant
12/20
Decent food is second to the ocean views. See More

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The Hitching Post II
14/20
A bastion of oakwood-fired barbecue, grilled artichokes, fresh fish, seasonal game --- and own-label Pinot Noirs. See More

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Holdren's Steaks & Seafood
14/20
A classic locally owned steakhouse in downtown Santa Barbara. See More

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Jill's Place
12/20
Jill’s Place features a home-style approach to steaks and other classic grilled fare. See More
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Lucky's
14/20
Lucky's is a sophisticated steakhouse with an impressive wine and spirits list. See More

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The Willows
14/20
Unexpected elegant dining is tucked away upstairs at The Chumash Casino Resort Hotel. See More

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