Restaurants in Santa Barbara

“Good Food - especially the Paella”

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“Food is fantastic and so delicious!”

“Great dinner at Barbareno! Staff service was super prompt and the food was delicious with really unique flavors. Definitely recommend the carrots and fish platter.”

“Very friendly service.
Food was very good, but not the best Indian food we've ever had. But yes: we are demanding and, as we all know, tastes differ. The butter chicken was too mild for our taste. Actually practically zero sharpness.
Lassi is super delicious, as is the samosa - a dream.”

“triple d, food network, Guy visited it”

“Chicken fajitas were pretty good. Steak guisada was good. Salsa selections were good. Corn tortillas were great, flour tortillas were very thin and didn't seem quite cooked through. Chips were really good.”

“The lightest, buttery moist scones. They also had hamburgers and salads that looked were very generous portions. All was freshly made. The silverware was REAL silverware.”

“I love the food excellent flavor, really good tacos crispy tacos, salsa, salsas are so good”

“The service level was beyond expectations and the menu is mind-blowing. Food was delicious and cocktail menu is irresistible. The atmosphere is wholly unique, authentic, and charming. We can’t wait to come back!”

“Stopped here while in Santa Barbara for the day and DAMN. Some of the best ice cream I've had in my entire life. Tried the earl grey and shortbread, mango sorbet, apple cider and cranberry jam, and eureka lemon and marionberry. All fire, but that lemon one was over the top delicious.”

“I’ve really enjoyed everything I’ve ordered from here, including the jalapeño poppers, chicken and waffles, and the pot pies! Seriously well done, and the prices are super affordable for Santa Barbara too.”

“If I could give this place more stars I would!
It was eight of us yesterday and we get to try many different tapas and everything was amazingly delicious.
It’s not our first time to dine there and the experience is always more than satisfying.
All and all the food is delicious, service is excellent, super friendly people and a great location!
Highly recommend ?
One more: don’t forget to try their Sama Sama “The Peacock Chardonnay”.”

“Delicious high quality plates, selection of wines and great service. We tried all their entrees, one of their desserts, and everything was de-li-cious. Highly recommended.”

“Truly a gem of a restaurant in Santa Barbara. Everything was amazing. Every course and every drink was amazing. Every dish had masterful flavors. A rare treat to see a restaurant nail every dish with such perfection.”

“most amazing restaurant I ever been to”

“good portions in the tacos. very tasty and fast service. the line seems overwhelming at first but moves fast. Will definitely be back, when in the area.”

“Food and service were great, but the atmosphere would have been a lot better if the tables were at least 6" larger and didn't have people standing at window counter within arms reach, while wait staff negotiates access in the in- between space.

Parking: Parking was very scarce, but were lucky to take a space in the alley as someone was vacating it.”

“Everything I’ve tried on the menu is outstanding. Fresh ingredients and creative combinations of flavors, herbs, spices. They make their tacos on site, and all portions are substantial. I love the al pastor tacos with chunks of pineapple on top. The Colima ceviche is sublime perfection, and the plátanos are the perfect sweet compliment. The mango margarita with tajin on the rim was delicious.”

“Gabby, Jacob, Áine, Morgan and Audrey are the best. Always keeping it friendly, offering suggestions, and remembers my orders when I come in. Clean environment and cool aesthetics. Best place in town to get a matcha.”

“This was an experience of a lifetime. Everything was amazing and I couldn’t recommend it more. Cheers”

“This place is great! My non-vegan family members loved it, too! Delicious desserts, also! Definitely recommend!”

“The Mussels are my favorite. For dessert, I always enjoy the crème brûlée. Excellent service and wonderful atmosphere.”

“Wonderful vibes and great wines. Plus, they hosting events suppoing local non-profits and local artisans.”

“Never had tapas like these! Loved it! So sad we live in Europe…would go there everyday! It was soooo jummy!”

“good Mexican food.. burrito's n tacos off the chain!!!”

“Awesome bar where they mix up some awesome drinks! Live music on Tues and it was really good! Loved the drinks, atmosphere was really sweet, and the service was great! Go here to get some expertly mixed Mezcal drinks and enjoy the downtown Santa Barbara vibes!”

“Went here for bingo night, amazing atmosphere and great overall vibe. Ordered a lavender lemonade and it was delicious. Definitely will be coming back for more in the future. Highly recommend.”

“Best tacos ever! Great variety”

“Ensaladas y mariscos en realidad todo está riquísimo”

“Great food and ambiance, we had a great time. You can tell everything was made with great care and precision. Cheers to the Chef and the staff for a great dinner! Can’t wait to return!”

“Absolutely fantastic premium Indian food. I’ve never had Indian food this good. Fresh and high quality ingredients and everything is extremely authentic. You can tell the cooks know good Indian food. Fabulous outdoor patio and real Indian drinks like Lassi, Indian Lemonades, Sodas etc. Didn’t have room for dessert but I’m sure it’s good. The Lamb Korma and crab cakes and garlic cheese naan are out of this world! Best Indian you will ever eat pretty sure. Enjoy! Friendly and efficient service with a smile too! Thanks Apna!”

“Took our youngest for her 16th and the staff was exceptional, the atmosphere was wonderful, and the food was delicious! Thank you!”

“Had the best meal of my life in June on their tasing menu. I'm very passionate about food, so this was life changing for me. It was a birthday dinner and their staff, including an owner, went out of their way to make our experience special and memorable. Thank you!

Wheelchair accessibility: Downstairs area should be accessible, but doorway is smaller and there are stairs to the top area.”

“Buzzy, happy place with splendid fresh food. The traditional margaritas are lethal, and food portions generous. We laughed and made merry while filling our boots. Return guaranteed if we pass this way again!”

“Best view and service in town. Food is outstanding”

“Great food , I did 3 appetizers and a main. Was far too much food, but I wanted to try different things. The 5 spice noodles and Kimchi on the side was my favorite !”

“We had a very friendly and knowledgeable staff member greet us and take us through our wine flight journey. All the wines were as described and exceptional.”

“Wonderful tapas bar with great food and drinks. Everything tonight was excellent. Go with at least 4 friends so you can try a wide variety if dishes. I could eat several orders of the lamburghinis.”

“Great dinner experience... very busy for a Tuesday night. The placed was packed. The service was excellent and our food was wonderful. I had halibut with a coconut curry sauce and the Mrs had Filet Mignon with a brandy peppercorn sauce. Both were really great. Highly recommend Intermezzo.”

“Excellent experience. Highly recommend. Will return again.”

“Very good food very nice”

“We stopped here without reservations and were able to get a table with 30 minutes wait time. We went for a nice stroll and came back. Enjoyed our food and the ambiance. Service was a little slow but it was a very busy night and our waiter apologized for it. We kind of knew going in that we may have to wait for food to come out as it was very busy. We had a lovely evening”

“A great place for celebrating! You always have a great experience at The Palace”

“Nice bar ( take any seat ) order at the counter. Good vibes from the live DJ on the board walk. Delicious Sprizz!”

“True definition of fast food restaurant! Served fast with good food, meanwhile restaurant is playing great music & you'd be enjoying view of one of the busiest avenues in Santa Barbara.....”

“We were not sure cause the parking lot looked sketchy in the back, but we had a wonderful breakfast. The staff was friendly and the food was all cooked well and tasted delicious.”

“This review is long overdue and unfortunately really really wanted it to be a 5 star! I’m a food courier so I come here (as well as all the fast food chains in SB/Goleta) almost every night. I especially come to the 24 hr restaurants bc I work the graveyard. When I come in and see their lead Marcella working I immediately know it’s going to be a pleasant visit! This woman and her team just kill it every single time! It can be wall to wall busy or dead as can be but no matter what Marcella always has a smile and always welcomes me with genuine warmth! She clearly can see how hard I work and she’s even asked me how I was doing as a rude customer was non stop ranting at her for some stupid reason! She works so hard and obviously cares very much about her job here. Her team listens to her and responds so well that you can tell they have much respect for her. It can get really crazy busy there especially on the weekends after the bars close. She handles the insane amount of sudden orders like a boss and keeps the drunkards at bay! If I could I’d write you a novel about the last fiesta weekend where I thought for sure she’d break I would! I was literally stepping over drunk people that Saturday night! She kept her composure, never hesitated, stayed calm and professional and pushed out those orders like it was nothing! If she’s not already she’s deserves max pay! At least a future manager! Bravo Marcella! Easily my favorite late night employee!
So I really dislike giving bad reviews but they lost a star bc on 2 nights a week (I think) there is another lead who is the complete opposite of Marcella. In fact I wouldn’t normally even say anything except that this girl hates me for some reason I’m not aware of. Everytime I come in and she’s the lead I know that she’s going to first give me a super horrible dirty look, ask me what I want or just nod with an eye roll (which I’ve learned means what do you want), act extremely annoyed and put off, put my order on the counter without saying a word or even looking at me (I’ve actually waited for her to tell me it’s my order and the running time is 16 minutes she let me stand there), never saying hello , goodbye thank you just nothing. I’ve tried asking her if I’ve done something? Just looks confused. I make sure I’m polite always greeting her saying thank you but no matter what just loathes my presence! Which would be fine if I deserved it but honestly can’t think of any reason why she’s so rude! I literally avoid going there, decline nice paying deliveries when she’s working…. So I knocked off a star. Ultimately I recommend this location I’ll just hope that the rude girl likes you more than she likes me. Marcella is a rockstar!!”

“Wow! Hands down the fastest, quickest, most efficient drive through in Santa Barbara! Always amazed at how quickly I get thru the long line in the drive thru late at night!”

“It was a cute and asthetic coffee shop.
The coffee is really good. I had the black sesame latte and strawberry milk.
We went on a Sunday afternoon, and the line was long. Sadly, they had sold out on all baked goods, but drinks were still available.”

“great beers and atmosphere from the newest brewpub in town. It's cool because there will always be different brews on tap along with a great menu.”

“Best pretzels in town!!!!”

“Great pizza and toppings. Crust is thicker than I normally like but it still tastes great. Prices are a bit high but pizzas are larger. Location is small and can take 30 minutes to make so order ahead or be patient.”

“I love the local pastries here!! The bagel, morning bun, and chocolate croissant are the bomb!! The people who work here are always so kind and friendly. Not to mention that the interior is so aesthetic. <3”

“Great food and service. Beautiful location.”

“It’s hard to describe perfect. Everything from the extraordinary staff, to the comfortable atmosphere, to the perfectly prepared food was spot on. We are greatly appreciative for the work that goes into an operation like this.”

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“Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Great service and delicious food.”

“Staying in the Santa Barbara area? This is the perfect quaint little stop for a good meal. Nestled on the side of a mountain road, the main old stage coach restaurant is open until 4PM and serves amazing wild game chili. Outdoors they also serve the best BBQ tri tip sandwiches. I highly recommend topping the sandwiches with their horseradish sauce. Service was very good and kind, I also thoroughly enjoyed the ambiance with a live band playing outside the bar while we were eating.”

“I didn’t realize this was a Hillstone restaurant until we arrived, but it lives up to the brand. Service was wonderful, the food was delicious and we had a lovely afternoon on the patio.”

“Lots of flavors to try and they are tasty”

“Open Mic on Tuesdays 7p-11p. The best, hands down, working Open Mic in Santa Barbara. The attending Audience here is phenomenal. The selection of Artists extensive.”

“Passing through and needed to charge across the street. Figured tacos would be a safe bet, turns out these are not just safe, but amazing. Some of the best street tacos we have had. Al Pastor is top notch, and the salsa bar has some super tasty choices. The habanero salsa verde is so good I am sneaking out 2 little sauce cups for the rest of my road trip. Staff is friendly, everything is super fresh, even the pineapple.”

“Great food n services! Amazing”

“Wines are a bit young and fruit forward for us. We always enjoyed the cellar raid. Great snacks and discounted aged wines. Their wines age very well. We always loved their 5 to 10 year old bottles.”

“The older Asian lady here is so nice.I come here just to say hi.The food is what you expect from any Yoshinoya operated properly.If you don't mind the thinly sliced beef, I absolutely love their beef bowls.Large beef, no juice, extra grilled onions is the way to go!”

“The kindest woman runs this coffee truck. She made my morning so much better. The mocha was hot and delicious, and chocolate croissant was fresh and chocolaty. Great location.”

“Starbucks La Combre is a cozy tall seat cafe in Santa Barbara. The baristas are amazing and kind hearted and I had a great discussion with them while my coffee was prepared about the other services I heard about first time, so I am also giving a hint to your events!

This cafe has a lot of beautiful mugs for instance for parties and great coffees for events.

Believe me, people want to have coffee even after the dinner with the dessert. In the events where the event order hasn't contained coffee with dessert after the dinner has been improvising from something out of nothing so it is better to br prepared.

Starbucks coffee beans can be ordered in so called travelers boxes, where fresh brewed beans are delivered to events or even for an office for summer time picnic, get together, brainstorming event, private luxury buses with espresso machines etc., so your event team do not have to brew the coffee onsite.

People do love coffee and high quality coffee is indeed one of the high lights with any event dessert.

The mug prices pays itself back as the coffee when you "bring your own mug" has a discount for the coffee in most of the places.

With Love,

Joanna”

“It's always good as spected.. very good overall if I'am not wrong I saw the owner talking very disrespectful towards 2 of his employees Wich is not the right way to discuss if something was wrong.. isn't easy to work as a cook. Favorite plate chicken piccata.”

“Our favorite Indian restaurant! We have been coming for 10 years and will keep going back again and again. Food is excellent and their service is very friendly and prompt.”

“fun open atmosphere. staff friendly kids menu drinks specials”

“We always stop here for lunch when we go from SF to SB to LA. This time they had locks on the bathrooms. The person at the front didn't know the code and then we found out the code was different guys from gals. Kinda a pain.”

“They call their own burger the best one in SB, but I would say about the classical hamburger I tasted, that it is rather on the nivel of fastfood like BK ?. However, you can add very tasty hot Peperoni, jalapeños and several (hot) salsas for free. To conclude, a nice meal with fair prices.

This restaurant is located directly at the state street in the very central downtown, which leads to a large spectrum of customers. Old ans young, students and retired people hispanics, tourists...
Dont worry about parking, the garage directly adjacent to the restaurant offers free parking for the first 75 minutes.

Wheelchair accessibility: Streetlevel”

“If I could give 6 stars I would. This is singlehandedly the best taco bell I've ever been to, amazing portion sizes and friendly staff. Every worker here deserves a massive bonus and I would recommend this place to anyone :)

Parking: Asphalt”

“I visit this spot a lot since I work in the area. I love how their service is always awesome and they keep the place well kept constantly. Pricing is convenient and they serve generous portions.”

“It’s just a regular Panda Express, though i would say some of my rice was a little bit dry but it didn’t bother me that much. Pretty cheap, good place to go if you’re a student like me. I paid $13 for a plate and a small drink, I could say that they could add more stuff to make the atmosphere less, plain?Staff was nice, another good thing is that this place is a lot less busy than the one in la cumbre since most people go all the way over there and forget there’s one in state but other than that, it’s just a normal Panda Express?”

“Great place to stop by if you are heading to Lake Cachuma for camping. Or if you are heading to Santa Inez or Solvang. Always stop here for coffee and breakfast or lunch if I am arriving later in the day.”

“This has got to be one of the craziest locations I've been to. Thought it looked a bit chaotic, they knew what they were doing. Service was quick and friendly. We were in and out within 10 mins.

Parking: 3 drive thru lanes available, cannot block street if utilizing the drive thru.”

“It's nice to see a familiar face behind the counter. I recognized the lady from the Milpas Street location. I've never been to this one.

Parking: Unlike Milpas Street. This HABIT is located in a mall area. So there's plenty of parking to choose from.”

“Tondi Gelato was the perfect touch for our rehearsal picnic 4 months ago! James is so passionate about what he does and he only works with fruits that are in season. When we went in for our tasting, he had so many great flavors for us to try that it was hard to pick just a few! His gelato comes in a cute little wooden cart and his service is fast so your guests won’t be waiting in line for very long and will even be able to enjoy seconds. James is extremely friendly and professional and we’re so happy we hired him for our picnic.”

“I can't even say I have a favorite. It's all good. When you bring home a warm loaf, all is well with the world.”

“Cool vibe at this place. Lot of laptops around tables. Also roasting machinery that you can view.

Matcha Latte - very good
Latte with almond milk

Recommended”

“Today's lunch was truly memorable for our family at Cali-Forno Pizzeria. We were fortunate enough to encounter Alberto Diaz, @betodiaz60 the YouTuber who has won us over with his engaging videos. It was truly a pleasure to meet him in person. He truly is committed to providing exceptional service and exceeding customer expectations with his remarkable energy and scrumptious pizza. Cali-Forno Pizzeria.”

“Never been to Santa Barbara but I believe this is the parent of the Los Arroyos in Carmel, Indiana. I could not find a page for them, so please forward my message if you can. I wanted to extend a huge thank you for the outstanding food and service we received at the Los Arroyos in Carmel last Friday afternoon to celebrate my husband’s and another’s retirement, you all did your very best to make it special and I truly appreciate you all!! Thank you so much!”

“Cute local deli with indoor and outdoor seating, fun art on the wall. Great vegan options!! I had the “Tall dark and vegan”, super tasty panini and large enough for two meals. Would definitely come back”

“Wonderful empanadas and beer”

“We really highly recommend the avocado toast on wheat bread and fresh smoothies.”

“Petrini's has the best pizza EVER!!”

“There are a lot of good ice cream options in the area, but this is THE place for us. A local institution, great selection with interesting flavors, friendly. Their peppermint stick is a family favorite. The parking lot is not great, streetside in the neighborhood is usually easier. Worth the outdoor line at rush times.”

“I've been going to the Blue Owl with my daughters since it opened. The food is fantastic. The vibe is the closest to being in a late night New York eater. I always feel home here. And of course I love the Tuesday night open mic comedy. A staple in the Santa Barbara Comedy Scene.”

“The place is very nice and the tacos are great! It’s at the heart of the beautiful city of Santa Barbara Ca. I took a picture with one of the owners of Casa Comal. He knows hospitality!”

“Muy buena la comida de este lugar.”

“Sweet perfection! These colorful lokum are a feast for the eyes and the taste buds. 10/10”

“We enjoyed fresh seafood we were cravin for. A friend recommended this place as it is near the hotel were staying at in Downtown SB. We're very pleased with great food and excellent service.”

“We love Chuck’s of Hawaii. Service is perfect, everyone is so pleasant. Last night, on my 88th birthday, our son Chuck and son fChris, not here, took us there for dinner. We all raved about the ribeye steaks, cooked perfectly with a superb flavor, delicious hot baked potato and a surprise cheesecake for my birthday. That was very nice. Thank you so much. Janice Haines”

“If you are looking for an Amazing And Beautiful event venue for a wedding reception, a birthday party, a bachelorette, or any occasion venue. I Highly Highly recommend State and Fig in Santa Barbara! From planning to execution, Patrick and Serina made my niece’s wedding Perfect! I don’t use Perfect lightly, as I am known to be critical and a perfectionist especially when it comes to events. They made my niece's wedding planning experience so easy, from booking the venue to providing Customized menu options, and ALWAYS received quick responses any time we had questions as well as added personal touches of their own to the wedding. Serina and Patrick were extremely helpful, detailed, and knowledgeable and knew exactly what we wanted and how they could help. On the wedding day, The whole staff was very friendly, attentive, communicative, accommodating, Extremely helpful, and responsive, from assisting with centerpiece decorations, to serving hors d’oeuvres Always with a smile, making sure Each and Every guest was taken care of throughout the night, I was very impressed! Now for the food, EXCEPTIONAL, the taste was phenomenal, the meat was tender, the salmon was cooked perfectly, Nothing was over/undercooked, so delicious and the guests would not stop talking about how good the hors d’oeuvre and main courses were! Thank you, Serina, Patrick, and your staff from the bottom of our hearts for helping to make my niece’s wedding day beyond wonderful, and Perfect! We certainly will be back even for a weekend getaway! 😊”

“First time going to this restaurant with my daughter to celebrate her graduation. Food and hospitality was amazing and I would recommend this to anyone who likes Korean bbq and all you can eat! :)”

“Excelente lugar buen ambiente y excelente trato del personal”

“Absolutely excellent quality and freshness . If your looking for high quality food this is the spot .”

“Love this restaurant, great service and their menu keeps getting better.”

“Delicious meal however the waitress forgot to order a dish. Once she realized this she told us you just have to share the first while waiting for the 2nd to arrive... and for your information a real limoncello is served iced and not at room temperature.”

“Very friendly service.
Food was very good, but not the best Indian food we've ever had. But yes: we are demanding and, as we all know, tastes differ. The butter chicken was too mild for our taste. Actually practically zero sharpness.
Lassi is super delicious, as is the samosa - a dream.”

“Great afternoon spent sat outside, drinking superb local beers and nibbling on fantastic local seafood. The service was impeccable from Eva our waitress. Cant recommend this place enough.”

“I absolutely loved this restaurant! The service was exceptional, and the food was outstanding. Everything was perfectly seasoned, and the portions were generous—no complaints there. We especially loved the short rib and steak. I highly recommend visiting Angel Oak, even if you're not staying at the Ritz-Carlton.”

“Fast service and friendly staff .”

“I love the food excellent flavor, really good tacos crispy tacos, salsa, salsas are so good”

“Tondi Gelato was the perfect touch for our rehearsal picnic 4 months ago! James is so passionate about what he does and he only works with fruits that are in season. When we went in for our tasting, he had so many great flavors for us to try that it was hard to pick just a few! His gelato comes in a cute little wooden cart and his service is fast so your guests won’t be waiting in line for very long and will even be able to enjoy seconds. James is extremely friendly and professional and we’re so happy we hired him for our picnic.”

“Stopped here while in Santa Barbara for the day and DAMN. Some of the best ice cream I've had in my entire life. Tried the earl grey and shortbread, mango sorbet, apple cider and cranberry jam, and eureka lemon and marionberry. All fire, but that lemon one was over the top delicious.”

“Passing through and needed to charge across the street. Figured tacos would be a safe bet, turns out these are not just safe, but amazing. Some of the best street tacos we have had. Al Pastor is top notch, and the salsa bar has some super tasty choices. The habanero salsa verde is so good I am sneaking out 2 little sauce cups for the rest of my road trip. Staff is friendly, everything is super fresh, even the pineapple.”

“A wonderful place to meet friends for a delightful bite to eat”

“excellent macadamia nut encrusted salmon in a light curry sauce. garlic mash potatoes and vegetables”

“Great food n services! Amazing”

“This diner has been around for a long time. You can tell it is popular amongst the locals. Service was a little slow but were apologetic Only complaint would be that the food was not cold, but it was fresh off the presses hot.”

“The food is very good at Chad's and on a nice sunny day you can sit outside and it's almost as if you're eating right on the beach. I did give Chad's 4 stars for the atmosphere because they are always so busy and the parking lot is small. Chad's is well worth the wait and if you have to park a short distance from the restaurant the walk is right along a beautiful Santa Barbara Beach.”