Restaurants in Santa Barbara
The Best Restaurants
Buena Onda Empanadas | Restaurant in Santa Barbara
724 E Haley St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103first time in this cafe. we enjoyed it very much, nice atmosphere, friendly staff and delicious food. they gave a discount for the first visit. very tasty...
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- Superb288 Reviews4.8
Loquita Santa Barbara
202 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101It was our anniversary/wedding and they surprised us with rosé and a cute postcard with a note! First time being here and we got the Croquette de Queso,...
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- Superb379 Reviews4.7
Mony's Mexican Food
217 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101April 19, 2022 Mony's Mexican Food was a good pick for some delicious tacos. The place is small with only outdoor dining. It was a hot day when we visited...
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- Superb298 Reviews4.7
Oat Bakery
5 W Haley St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101What a delicious find! Santa Barbara on a Tuesday at 10am was super mellow. This was our first stop on our morning walk along State Street. Although not on...
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- Superb185 Reviews4.8
Santo Mezcal
119 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101Went in the other night for dinner with friends. Omg the service and food were amazing! We were sat inside which has a lot of dark wood colors and mostly 2 top...
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- Superb418 Reviews4.6
Cody's Cafe
4898 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111The staff at Cody’s Cafe were very attentive and helpful! My waiter even wrote directions to the best thrift stores near by for me! My cottage fries and...
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- Superb389 Reviews4.6
East Beach Tacos
226 S Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103Stopped here for lunch with my friend before finals, and I was very impressed. The food wasn't overly expensive, especially for Sant Barbara. The tacos...
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- Superb371 Reviews4.6
Corazon Cocina
38 W Victoria St Unit 122, Santa Barbara, CA 93101Amazing!! Had the Sal De Mar ceviche at the recommendation of a friend (fresh albacore sashimi, watermelon, pomegranate seeds, avocado, cucumber, Chile,...
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- Superb363 Reviews4.6
Shalhoob's Funk Zone Patio
220 Gray Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93101First time here and I loved the chicken sandwich. Everyone now has their own version but this is one you would dream about. The ribs were good but not falling...
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- Superb350 Reviews4.6
Satellite SB
1117 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101One of the best salads i've ever had!!!! I love salads but I don't order them when I go out because they never have toppings I like so I'd...
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- Superb198 Reviews4.7
Olio Pizzeria
11 W Victoria St #21, Santa Barbara, CA 93101First meal out in nearly 3 years. Favorite pizzeria. Outdoor terrace setting. Great food. An array of pizza, pastas, and apps. Very attentive service. Place...
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- Superb867 Reviews4.5
Lilly's Taqueria
310 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101Great restaurant, literally some of the most inexpensive food you can get in Santa Barbara for the quality. Some random guy on the street yelled at me for I...
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- Superb316 Reviews4.6
Night Lizard Brewing Company
607 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101we got a flight to share & i believe it was $12. my favorite was the yuzu one, super light and refreshing. the lager was also great & not too bitter....
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- Superb193 Reviews4.7
Cold Spring Tavern
5995 Stagecoach Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105There is no way this place gets anything less than 5 stars. This isn't just a restaurant but a one of a kind experience located in its own patch of the...
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- Superb303 Reviews4.6
Toma Restaurant & Bar
324 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101This was my third visit to Toma. I wanted to treat my friend who had never been and we both really enjoyed it. Starting with the 50/50 martini with olives...
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- Superb653 Reviews4.5
Uncorked Kitchen
432 E Haley St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101This is my favorite place to go to in SB! Chef Michael makes the best food and the wine pairings are spot on. I highly recommend Uncorked, you won't be...
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- Superb122 Reviews4.8
Marty's Pizza
2733 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105I’m a 4th generation here in Santa Barbara and this is my first food review. This company and pizza joint is without a DOUBT the best in town, best pizza and...
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- Superb163 Reviews4.7
The Blue Owl
5 W Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101Wow. This place. Came in on a Friday night and what did I experience? The best food and music!! Fried rice special w a healthy dose of some blues. What a...
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- Superb247 Reviews4.6
Intermezzo by Wine Cask
813 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101First time back at Intermezzo after the last few years, and what delightful changes had occurred! Much more complete menu (now food to share, pizzas and full...
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- Superb501 Reviews4.5
Apna Indian Kitchen
718 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101This place is super authentic and makes amazing food. I typically order the veggie kormeh and the mixed vegetables. They do use a lot of ghee/oil, which makes...
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- Superb233 Reviews4.6
Boathouse at Hendry's Beach
2981 Cliff Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109It's a cute beachside restaurant. Fantastic view and great food, plus the service was on point. Haven't been to SB in years and this was a great stop...
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- Superb474 Reviews4.5
Sushi Bar Montecito
1295 Coast Village Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108My wife and I came here a couple weeks ago on our honeymoon and we were blown away. We did a 2 week food and wine tour of Cali starting from Santa Monica and...
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- Superb151 Reviews4.7
Intermezzo by Wine Cask
813 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101First time back at Intermezzo after the last few years, and what delightful changes had occurred! Much more complete menu (now food to share, pizzas and full...
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- Superb450 Reviews4.5
South Coast Deli-Chapala
1436 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101This place is always busy I have no idea how they do it. I easily see around 30-50 ppl waiting, ordering, and eating on my lunch time and they are killing it....
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- Superb210 Reviews4.6
Los Agaves Restaurant
600 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103Since this is of the State Street / downtown beaten track I suspect that more locals than tourists come here. Likely Yelpers have exposed them to visitors...
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- Superb389 Reviews4.5
American Restaurants
American in Santa BarbaraCody's Cafe
4898 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111The staff at Cody’s Cafe were very attentive and helpful! My waiter even wrote directions to the best thrift stores near by for me! My cottage fries and...
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- Superb389 Reviews4.6
Shalhoob's Funk Zone Patio
220 Gray Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93101First time here and I loved the chicken sandwich. Everyone now has their own version but this is one you would dream about. The ribs were good but not falling...
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- Superb350 Reviews4.6
Cold Spring Tavern
5995 Stagecoach Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105There is no way this place gets anything less than 5 stars. This isn't just a restaurant but a one of a kind experience located in its own patch of the...
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- Superb303 Reviews4.6
Pizza Restaurants
Pizza in Santa BarbaraOlio Pizzeria
11 W Victoria St #21, Santa Barbara, CA 93101First meal out in nearly 3 years. Favorite pizzeria. Outdoor terrace setting. Great food. An array of pizza, pastas, and apps. Very attentive service. Place...
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- Superb867 Reviews4.5
Marty's Pizza
2733 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105I’m a 4th generation here in Santa Barbara and this is my first food review. This company and pizza joint is without a DOUBT the best in town, best pizza and...
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- Superb163 Reviews4.7
4 Eggs & Pizza
1221 State Street Suite 10, E Victoria St Lot 5, Santa Barbara, CA 93101We have tried their pho and bahn mi and both were simply delicious. The owners are super nice and they have a cute outdoor dining area. We will definitely be...
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- Superb88 Reviews4.8
Mexican Restaurants
Mexican in Santa BarbaraMony's Mexican Food
217 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101April 19, 2022 Mony's Mexican Food was a good pick for some delicious tacos. The place is small with only outdoor dining. It was a hot day when we visited...
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- Superb298 Reviews4.7
Santo Mezcal
119 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101Went in the other night for dinner with friends. Omg the service and food were amazing! We were sat inside which has a lot of dark wood colors and mostly 2 top...
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- Superb418 Reviews4.6
Corazon Cocina
38 W Victoria St Unit 122, Santa Barbara, CA 93101Amazing!! Had the Sal De Mar ceviche at the recommendation of a friend (fresh albacore sashimi, watermelon, pomegranate seeds, avocado, cucumber, Chile,...
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- Superb363 Reviews4.6
Chinese Restaurants
Chinese in Santa Barbara
Shang Hai Take-out
830 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103This place is a hidden gem! One of the best Chinese restaurants in town. I ordered the plant based Kung Pao and hot and sour soup. Very good! The owner was...
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- Superb158 Reviews4.4
Meet Up Chinese Cuisine
2251 Las Positas Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105This location is so convenient off the fwy. Easy parking. You can order and pay from scanning this QR code on the table. The robot would bring dishes without...
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- Good133 Reviews4
Madam Lu Chinese Restaurant
3524 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105I love Chinese food and have been to many great ones. This review isn't about their entrees, ( which we enjoyed), but about two menu items that were...
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- Good158 Reviews3.9
Fast Food Restaurants
Fast Food in Santa Barbara
SOFI HOT DOGS FOOD TRUCK STAND
2 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103If you love hot dogs and tacos you will love this place. We got both the carne asada hot dog and al pastor dog and both were super tasty. Hot dog is wrapped in...
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- Good14 Reviews4.1
Carl's Jr.
7 S Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103I have not been there in a long time, before COVID. But I did order through a food delivery service in late 2020 and it was alright. Would like to dine in at...
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- Good99 Reviews3.9
Seafood Restaurants
Seafood in Santa BarbaraBoathouse at Hendry's Beach
2981 Cliff Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109It's a cute beachside restaurant. Fantastic view and great food, plus the service was on point. Haven't been to SB in years and this was a great stop...
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- Superb474 Reviews4.5
Lure Fish House
3815 State St Suite G131, Santa Barbara, CA 93105Great restaurant with a decent selection of wine by the glass. Very nice atmosphere, ki d staff, quick service. Very high food quality especially the oysters. ...
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- Superb373 Reviews4.4
Brophy Bros.
119 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93109Great dinner experience. We had the Seabass and Salmon along with cups of clam chowder and fresh bread. Went during peak hours and only had to wait half an...
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- Superb363 Reviews4.4
Thai Restaurants
Thai in Santa Barbara
Empty Bowl Gourmet Noodle Bar
38 W Victoria St #109, Santa Barbara, CA 93101Stopped in because I saw they have Boat Noodle Soup. I'd say that it really wasn't the best boat noodle I've had but by far not the worst. I was...
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- Superb342 Reviews4.4
Your Choice Restaurant
3404 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105The service was good, but it was hot and stuffy in the restaurant. The food tasted different than usual Thai I am used to. Ambiance was good. I will definitely...
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- Superb188 Reviews4.3
Zen Yai Thai Cuisine
425 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101Had a chance to go to Zen Yai in person the other day, and their food is much better in person than via takeout. The place is small and has little seating, but...
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- Superb178 Reviews4.3
Indian Restaurants
Indian in Santa BarbaraApna Indian Kitchen
718 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101This place is super authentic and makes amazing food. I typically order the veggie kormeh and the mixed vegetables. They do use a lot of ghee/oil, which makes...
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- Superb233 Reviews4.6
Himalayan Kitchen,Santa Barbara
431 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101We ordered a few varieties of food Thali, Sekuwa, momo, and biryani. For someone growing up eating all this food, I must say the food here is surreal. I really...
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- Good228 Reviews4.1
Italian Restaurants
Italian in Santa BarbaraToma Restaurant & Bar
324 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101This was my third visit to Toma. I wanted to treat my friend who had never been and we both really enjoyed it. Starting with the 50/50 martini with olives...
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- Superb653 Reviews4.5
Arnoldi's Cafe
600 Olive St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101Got invited to a surprise birthday dinner and discovered this gem of a place in Santa Barbara! So glad I went! The ambiance was great and the food was tasty...
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- Superb340 Reviews4.4
Via Maestra 42
3343 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105Via Maestra 42 has become of our must go to restaurants when we visit Santa Barbara. We've been a few times and it is consistently delicious. The dishes...
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- Superb279 Reviews4.4
Steakhouses
Steakhouses in Santa Barbara
Jill's Place Restaurant
632 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101We received a very warm welcome and really enjoyed the western decor and delicious steaks. Reasonably priced and not far off of State Street, this restaurant...
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- Superb239 Reviews4.3
Holdren's Steaks & Seafood
512 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101Servers are very attentive and the foods were cooked as requested, drinks are well prepared and not watered down. The ambiance for a midrange establishment was...
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- Good343 Reviews4.2
Chuck's of Hawaii
3888 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105We dined in the new glass enclosed front patio last. While it was pretty windy outside, the patio was very pleasant. Our group of six had a mix of steak and...
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- Good247 Reviews4.1
Sandwich Shops
Sandwich Shops in Santa BarbaraSouth Coast Deli-Chapala
1436 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101This place is always busy I have no idea how they do it. I easily see around 30-50 ppl waiting, ordering, and eating on my lunch time and they are killing it....
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- Superb210 Reviews4.6
Three Pickles Subs & Sandwiches
126 E Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101Reuben was good. Recommend asking for bread a little more toasted as second half got a little soggy. Great service. Relatively cheap ($12). Will go back....
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- Superb149 Reviews4.5
Sam's To Go
315 Meigs Rd Unit I, Santa Barbara, CA 93109We stopped here on our way back to LA just to grab a bite to eat. Reasonably-priced, delicious, and Sam is funny and kind. Sandwiches were ready fast, simple...
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- Superb109 Reviews4.5
Chicken Wings
Chicken Wings in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch
2618 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105The establishment is cool and plenty of seating inside and out. Great location with sufficient parking. Love the salsa bar. Plenty to choose from on the menu...
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- Superb251 Reviews4.3
Wingman Rodeo inside Neighborhood Bar
235 W Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101The food was great and even had leftovers. Ordered through GrubHub because I wasn't aware that if you ordered on their website that they deliver as well,...
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- Good47 Reviews3.9
Wingman Rodeo
730 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103This place is incredible. Saucy, delectable, buffalo chicken sandwiches, top quality wings with a smorgasbord of flavors, indulgent sides like the loaded tots...
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- Good115 Reviews4
Japanese Restaurants
Japanese in Santa Barbara
Teru Japanese Cuisine
1305 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101I love this place! It was my first time coming here, on a drunk night with my roommates. We immediately were seated with no prior reservations. The waitresses...
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- Superb94 Reviews4.7
Sushi Bar 29
1134 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101Sushi date night! My fiancé and I came here on a Friday night around 5 and got right in. They do a great job of transforming the street corner into a pleasing...
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- Superb215 Reviews4.4
Sports Bars
Sports Bars in Santa Barbara
Uptown Lounge
3126 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105Bottom line: This is a really cool, hidden little spot I dont know that it's fair to say that this is a hidden spot but frankly, it kind of is! I have...
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- Superb151 Reviews4.3
NoTown Tavern
5114 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111Nice, friendly, a good amount of tvs. If you need a new local pub, this one would do. It's perfectly blue collar, not exactly a dive bar like I read...
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- Superb19 Reviews4.4
The Neighborhood Bar
235 W Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101People were friendly. I was happy to see ping pong tables for a change insteadof only pool tables and/or darts. It has a lot of open/empty space when you first...
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