Restaurants in Santa Barbara
The Best Restaurants
Olio Pizzeria
11 W Victoria St #21, Santa Barbara, CA 93101Everything was great. We were seated promptly for our reservation. Tried a few Italian beers and loved them. Excellent fried cauliflower and Caesar salads for...
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- Superb620 Reviews4.7
Cody's Cafe
4898 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111This was the first time I've been to a sit down waiter serviced restaurant since the covid shutdown, I had lunch with a couple of friends and hung out for...
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- Superb332 Reviews4.6
Loquita Santa Barbara
202 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101Outdoor seating is beautiful, overall great service, and the food is delicious! My husband and I started with the beet citrus salad which was super delicious...
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Corazon Cocina
38 W Victoria St Unit 122, Santa Barbara, CA 93101Unexpectedly the best shrimp quesadilla (the Chicana) I have ever had. My husband and I were just browsing the SB public market and decided to split a snack....
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- Superb284 Reviews4.6
Santo Mezcal
119 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101This spot was really good walked up on a Saturday evening and was seated right away. Outside seating was good. Food was excellent, great taste, seasoned well...
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- Superb276 Reviews4.6
Shalhoob's Funk Zone Patio
220 Gray Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93101Food was great...a fusion of BBQ with Mexican. Great nachos (pulled pork and tri-tip). Corn was good, so fresh. Tacos were excellent, and nice that you could...
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Toma Restaurant & Bar
324 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101First time here. We try to go to a different restaurant when ever in town, which is very often. The squash blossoms were delicious. The black spaghetti was...
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- Superb265 Reviews4.6
Boathouse at Hendry's Beach
2981 Cliff Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109This is a really good breakfast spot with amazing views. It’s a bit out of town, maybe 10 minutes, but worth the drive. They have a good selection of...
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Mesa Verde Restaurant
1919 Cliff Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109First thing first! THE SMOOTHIE IS 10/10. Get the " CALYPSO " MY ASS IS LACTOSE INTOLERANT. I guap that shit down and it's homemade almond milk...
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- Superb217 Reviews4.7
bouchon Santa Barbara
9 W Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101Went there a couple of nights ago and we had a great experience. We had dinner on the last time frame, at 10 p.m. and the service was excellent. They had...
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- Superb278 Reviews4.5
Los Agaves Restaurant
600 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103Hands down one of the best Mexican food restaurants. All their locations are fantastic so I wouldn't bother distinguishing one from the other. There are...
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Cold Spring Tavern
5995 Stagecoach Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105A great rustic place for drinks and dinner. An old stagecoach stop in a beautiful natural setting. Weekends pre-pandemic and all the back to the '80s...
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East Beach Tacos
226 S Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103Quick, cheap, and yummy! Triple play FTW! It's three tacos, where I chose battered fish and two with grilled fish. There are many filling options. It also...
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The Palace Grill
8 E Cota St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101My favorite Cajun place. Not only a great atmosphere but exceptional food. I've been coming almost my whole life and food has not gone downhill. U can...
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Buena Onda Empanadas | Restaurant in Santa Barbara
724 E Haley St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103Can't wait to go back and consume some more of these delicious empanadas. These guys know what's up and are straight up locking down the Argentine...
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- Superb211 Reviews4.8
the black sheep
26 E Ortega St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101The tasting menu is a great choice. Great variety that highlights the diversity of the chef. Service is friendly but can be a bit slow as more tables are...
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- Superb234 Reviews4.5
Lure Fish House
3815 State St Suite G131, Santa Barbara, CA 93105Great food, great service! We made a reservation for a special occasion about a month or so out. Super easy to make the reservation and kind employees. I felt...
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- Superb266 Reviews4.4
Chads Cafe
216 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101Definitely worth the visit! Food was delicious. We ordered Blackened Ahi Benedict (I'd ce back for this alone soo flavorful!), French toast, and of course...
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The Habit Burger Grill
3890 La Cumbre Plaza Ln Ste 200, Santa Barbara, CA 93105Cmon Santa Barbara habits!! Get with the program and offer the spicy fried chicken sandwich like all of the other habits in the country. It's soooo good!...
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- Superb277 Reviews4.6
Finney's Crafthouse & Kitchen - Santa Barbara
35 State St a, Santa Barbara, CA 93101Of all the locations we walked through on States Street and a couple blocks surrounding this place, they win the medal for most affordable. I wish I had taken...
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- Superb291 Reviews4.3
Santa Barbara FisHouse
101 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101Good place! I have been coming here for years. I was recently asked by family where should we meet to reacquaint after the pandemic? Fish house here we come!...
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- Superb255 Reviews4.4
Brophy Bros.
119 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93109Everyone from LA recommends this place when visiting! I love their baked clam dish. They have a beautiful view! Super friendly service. We went when opened and...
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- Superb251 Reviews4.4
South Coast Deli-Chapala
1436 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101Best sandwiches in town! Amazing and sizeable sandwiches and so many options. There's a reason there is always a line out the door here. Even across all...
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- Superb165 Reviews4.7
The Lark Santa Barbara
131 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101What a great time. My sister and I had an amazing experience here while on vacation. The food, the service, even the ambience was on point- particularly...
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Helena Avenue Bakery
131 Anacapa St c, Santa Barbara, CA 93101We got eggs with green, the salmon bagel, and cappuccino. The eggs were so good. The salmon was so tasty but was a little bit salty for me. My husband liked...
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American Restaurants
American in Santa Barbara
Scarlett Begonia
21 W Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101Food was delicious, friendly staff and all around beautiful experience!We got the cinnamon roll to start, a must try. Sorry not photos we ate it soo fast. Then...
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The Shop Kitchen
730 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103OMG! Their food is awesome. Love their Salmon and my son always orders their Diner burger with fries. The meet has so much flavor. Great customer service and...
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- Superb215 Reviews4.3
Pizza Restaurants
Pizza in Santa Barbara
Marty's Pizza
2733 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105Best pizza in town! This place is run as well as any classic pizza joint I've ever run into. Great guy there who made the pizza his name escapes me. Phenomenal...
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- Superb139 Reviews4.7
Barb's Pies
18 E Cota St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101This pizza was absolutely delicious! I ordered the saint malo along with the pesto aioli, chimichurri and ahí amarillo sauces. There was a slight kick of...
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Mexican Restaurants
Mexican in Santa Barbara
Los Agaves
2911 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105Went here for Margs with my friends (I'm 3rd wheelin' and was camera boy, but they bought my dinner) and was not disappointed! Got an enormous epic...
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Carlitos Café y Cantina
1324 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101Really great ambience at this place. Went out for dinner here last night & we sat outdoors near some heaters, mood lighting & music in the background....
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Lilly's Taqueria
310 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101My family and I are visiting from out of town. We went to Lilly's for quick tacos and it did not disappoint! Their service was friendly and fast. We got...
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Seafood Restaurants
Seafood in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Shellfish Company
230 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, CA 93109Fresh seafood right on the pier so you can really enjoy the ocean. We had the clam chowder in a bowl with bread on the side, crab cakes with side of onion...
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- Superb258 Reviews4.3
Shoreline Beach Cafe
801 Shoreline Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109Came here late afternoon to watch the kite surfing, being local had never been and wanted to get a bite to eat. EXCELLENT service by Sarah! Super friendly,...
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- Superb212 Reviews4.3
Bluewater Grill
15 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101First time at Bluewater Grill in Santa Barbara, not to be confused with the one in NYC that recently closed that was an institution. We were in town for a few...
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Sushi Bars
Sushi Bars in Santa Barbara
Arigato Sushi
1225 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101My girlfriend and I loved our meal at Arigato. The food was amazing. The flavor combinations and presentation were perfect. Beyond the incredible food, the...
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Sushi Bar 29
1134 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101Everything we had was amazing!! My husband and I came to Santa Barbara’s with no dinner reservations for our first night. Stumbled upon this place and I can...
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- Superb172 Reviews4.5
Thai Restaurants
Thai in Santa Barbara
Empty Bowl Gourmet Noodle Bar
38 W Victoria St #109, Santa Barbara, CA 93101This is our favorite Asian/Thai restaurant in Santa Barbara. You wouldn't find authentic Thai flavor here. But it's still a nice place to try if you...
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Your Choice Restaurant
3404 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105Omg.... I seriously have not felt this way about a restaurant in so long!! We ordered the honey sriracha and Thai chili lime wings and DAMNNN hands down one of...
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Zen Yai Thai Cuisine
425 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101First off, their tom yum soup and Panang curry were top notch! I'm not exaggerating when I say that this tom yum soup is the best I have ever had -- it...
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Burger Restaurants
Burgers in Santa Barbara
Mesa Burger - Santa Barbara, Mesa
315 Meigs Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93109A fun, clean, and delicious experience that I will definitely recommend to the locals and visitors of Santa Barbara. First thing I noticed was the modern look...
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- Good182 Reviews4.2
Chubbies Hamburgers
2908 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105The hamburger was good. The bread was awesome! The meat is bigger than In n Out! I like the idea that the burger is being cooked just as we were ordering our...
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Italian Restaurants
Italian in Santa Barbara
Convivo Restaurant & Bar
901 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103A delicious and delightful dinner. We requested a quiet table, and it was quiet. The mixed grilled fish was smoky and perfectly cooked, even if the octopus was...
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- Good269 Reviews4.2
Mizza Artisan Pizza & Italian Cuisine
1112 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101The restaurant is gorgeous. The food was even better, very flavorful and fresh. The best Italian I've had! And to top it off our server was very helpful,...
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- Superb210 Reviews4.3
Chase Restaurant
1012 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101This is one restaurant I've been enjoying since I was a kid and where we brought everyone visiting us from far away to. The outdoor patio is very charming...
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- Good286 Reviews3.8
Steakhouses
Steakhouses in Santa Barbara
Holdren's Steaks & Seafood
512 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101Spent a month in Santa Barbara and Holden's was a casual, yet reliably high quality eatery. Attentive wait staff and always friendly. Also a good place...
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- Good260 Reviews4.2
Jill's Place Restaurant
632 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101We have been hearing good things about Jill's Place and so this is where I had my belated Mother's Day meal. It was not a disappointment. I was...
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- Superb182 Reviews4.3
Chuck's of Hawaii
3888 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105I believe that Chuck's of Hawaii is an absolutely top-notch restaurant! Their steak and chicken it's absolutely terrific! I'm afraid I am not a...
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- Good182 Reviews4.2
Sandwich Shops
Sandwich Shops in Santa Barbara
Pickles & Swiss
811 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101SO FAR. My absolute favorite casual food place in Santa Barbara. Guys honestly, I would be a weekly customer if I did not live 3.5 hours away!!!! The staff is...
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Plaza Deli
140 S Hope Ave A-105, Santa Barbara, CA 93105Love coming here, best sandwiches in town. Selection of drinks and snacks is great and also great social distancing in line and for outdoor eating. Owner is...
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Renaud's Patisserie & Bistro
3315 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105Wonderful breakfast selections and coffee. The croissants and pastries and so delicious and fresh. The staff is very attentive. The outdoor tables make for a...
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Japanese Restaurants
Japanese in Santa Barbara
Kyoto Japanese Restaurant
3232 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105Amazing sushi! Great prices and portions! Lots of vegan options (genroku roll and vegetable tempura roll). They also have fried ice-cream and mochi! All the...
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Hibachi Steak House & Sushi Bar
502 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101Amazing!! Everything was so good, the fried rice could have been better but other than that the food was great, we also had a Christmas roll and it definitely...
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- Good183 Reviews3.8