Restaurants in Santa Barbara
Best Restaurants
Spanish • $$$
Mexican • $$
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American • $$$
“Really good all around. A bit over seasoned on the black garlic ponzu on the avocados and the pickle was too salty on the tomatoes in the wonderful tomato dish. Everything else was great especially the mussels and the local sea bass platter. I look forward to making it back there soon.”
American • $$
“OPAL is one of our top 3 FAV spots in Santa Barbara hands down! The owners and staff are like a family and that translates down to an incredible experience every time! I can't thank Richard and Tina enough for creating such a magical iconic Santa Barbara institution for us all to enjoy year after year! Paul and Lisa and Shannon are just the best too! Thx for making our celebration last night another memorial time at OPAL! Love y'all......”
Restaurants by Cuisine
Seafood • $$
“I LOVE Brophy Brothers. The atmosphere is fun (but LOUD). The food is great. We were seated and served so quickly but it took a little more time to get our check. I had the scallops and chips. My partner had the calamari and chips. Delicious!”
French • $$
“The Mussels are my favorite. For dessert, I always enjoy the crème brûlée. Excellent service and wonderful atmosphere.”
Breakfast • $$
“The lightest, buttery moist scones. They also had hamburgers and salads that looked were very generous portions. All was freshly made. The silverware was REAL silverware.”
Restaurants with Delivery
Mexican • $$
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American • $$$
“Really good all around. A bit over seasoned on the black garlic ponzu on the avocados and the pickle was too salty on the tomatoes in the wonderful tomato dish. Everything else was great especially the mussels and the local sea bass platter. I look forward to making it back there soon.”
Indian • $
“We had the Combination Plates which include a curry, rice, naan bread, raita and the veg of the day, which for us was vegetable korma. It was all absolutely delicious. Some of the best Indian food we've eaten. The staff were friendly and efficient and we enjoyed sitting outside watching the world go by.”
Mexican • $
“Popped by for lunch - super reasonably priced and delicious! Love their outdoor seating - some well-shaded options. The chips and guacamole are great. I went with the crispy tortilla shells and grilled shrimp and it was great! Fast service, great meal.”
Breakfast • $$
“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.”
Ice Cream Shop • $$
“$13 for a Milkshake and the most horrendous parking situation due to road closure for construction?! With that being said, I'd come back for the service and quality of ice cream both of which are way beyond Rori's in Santa Barbara.”
Mexican • $
“Everything I’ve tried on the menu is outstanding. Fresh ingredients and creative combinations of flavors, herbs, spices. They make their tacos on site, and all portions are substantial. I love the al pastor tacos with chunks of pineapple on top. The Colima ceviche is sublime perfection, and the plátanos are the perfect sweet compliment. The mango margarita with tajin on the rim was delicious.”
Pizza • $$
“Wonderful vibes and great wines. Plus, they hosting events suppoing local non-profits and local artisans.”
Mexican • $
“I love the food excellent flavor, really good tacos crispy tacos, salsa, salsas are so good”
American • $$
“OPAL is one of our top 3 FAV spots in Santa Barbara hands down! The owners and staff are like a family and that translates down to an incredible experience every time! I can't thank Richard and Tina enough for creating such a magical iconic Santa Barbara institution for us all to enjoy year after year! Paul and Lisa and Shannon are just the best too! Thx for making our celebration last night another memorial time at OPAL! Love y'all......”
Seafood • $$
“I LOVE Brophy Brothers. The atmosphere is fun (but LOUD). The food is great. We were seated and served so quickly but it took a little more time to get our check. I had the scallops and chips. My partner had the calamari and chips. Delicious!”
Coffee Roasteries • $
“For the best coffee in town that is tasty, doesn't give you acid reflux, smooth, and wakes you up come here. Great quality. I go here every time I am in town. You can sit outside in the beautiful courtyard drinking your strong, yet smooth coffee. I hope they stay here because it's a great place to wake up too.”
Cocktail Bar • $$
“Wonderful Place!
The Bar looks amazing, the Drinks are on point and the food is exactly what I want to eat, if I am visiting a Bar.
Perfect experience ❤️”
Indian • $$
“The food was delicious and great service. The food is Also Halal.
Parking: There is a Parking structure 3 mins walking and it’s free for 75 mins”
Brewery • $$
“great beers and atmosphere from the newest brewpub in town. It's cool because there will always be different brews on tap along with a great menu.”
Outdoor Dining
Mexican • $
“good portions in the tacos. very tasty and fast service. the line seems overwhelming at first but moves fast. Will definitely be back, when in the area.”
French • $$
“The Mussels are my favorite. For dessert, I always enjoy the crème brûlée. Excellent service and wonderful atmosphere.”
Cocktail Bar • $$$
““This is the best meal we’ve had here” he said. And he was right, all 10s given to the wings, bok choy n duck salad, crispy rice, coconut braised chicken, and the service (thanks Izzy!)
Leaving a bit sad, my cooking will never taste this good”
Spanish • $$
“Never had tapas like these! Loved it! So sad we live in Europe…would go there everyday! It was soooo jummy!”
Cocktail Bar • $$
“Wonderful Place!
The Bar looks amazing, the Drinks are on point and the food is exactly what I want to eat, if I am visiting a Bar.
Perfect experience ❤️”
Indian • $$
“The food was delicious and great service. The food is Also Halal.
Parking: There is a Parking structure 3 mins walking and it’s free for 75 mins”
Sushi • $$$$
“This was an experience of a lifetime. Everything was amazing and I couldn’t recommend it more. Cheers”
French • $$$
“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.”
Italian • $$$
“Took our youngest for her 16th and the staff was exceptional, the atmosphere was wonderful, and the food was delicious! Thank you!”
American • $$$
“A wonderful evening with great food, incredible service and a beautiful setting. We dined on the back patio for the first time, and that will be our go-to place for the future. Black Sheep, from owner, to staff make you feel very welcome and so happy to be dining with them. A favorite Santa Barbara restaurant!”
French • $$$
“Delicious high quality plates, selection of wines and great service. We tried all their entrees, one of their desserts, and everything was de-li-cious. Highly recommended.”
Italian • $$$
“Took our youngest for her 16th and the staff was exceptional, the atmosphere was wonderful, and the food was delicious! Thank you!”
American • $$$
“A wonderful evening with great food, incredible service and a beautiful setting. We dined on the back patio for the first time, and that will be our go-to place for the future. Black Sheep, from owner, to staff make you feel very welcome and so happy to be dining with them. A favorite Santa Barbara restaurant!”
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Mexican • $$
“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!”
Asian • $$
“Great food , I did 3 appetizers and a main. Was far too much food, but I wanted to try different things. The 5 spice noodles and Kimchi on the side was my favorite !”
Fine Dining • $$
“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.”
Tapas Bar • $$
“Wonderful tapas bar with great food and drinks. Everything tonight was excellent. Go with at least 4 friends so you can try a wide variety if dishes. I could eat several orders of the lamburghinis.”
Brewpubs • $$
“Excellent experience. Highly recommend. Will return again.”
New American • $$
“A great place for celebrating! You always have a great experience at The Palace”
Mexican • $
“Food and service are great!
Salsas are fantastic and they have a variety.
Love that they had a DJ on the patio area! Good vibes here
We tried chile relleno burrito ??
Birria burrito ??
Tacos de asada ??”
Mexican • $$
“Amazing delicious drinks! Marcos was the best bartender, highly recommend the ceviche and signature cocktails!”
Cocktail Bar • $$
“Very nice place, the atmosphere is really chill goog vibes. The food was good, perfect flavor , very good breakfast i had here. The drink was refreshing and really good. The service was great, everyone has this good mood that make you feel comfortable”
Vegetarian • $$
“Nice bar ( take any seat ) order at the counter. Good vibes from the live DJ on the board walk. Delicious Sprizz!”
Italian • $$$
“Omar was a fantastic server and the special osso bucco was out of this world tasty. Have always wanted to try pannecotta and it did NOT disappoint. One of our favorite restaurants in SB!”
Wine Bar • $$
“I had a fantastic experience at the Grassini Family Vineyards wine tasting! The selection of wines was impressive, each with its own unique flavor profile, and the staff was knowledgeable and friendly. The atmosphere was relaxed and inviting, making it the perfect place to enjoy a leisurely afternoon. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to explore some great wines in a beautiful setting!”
Brewery • $$
“I’ve really enjoyed everything I’ve ordered from here, including the jalapeño poppers, chicken and waffles, and the pot pies! Seriously well done, and the prices are super affordable for Santa Barbara too.”
Mexican • $$
“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!”
24 Hour Restaurants
Fast Food • $
“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.....”
Fast Food • $
“Ok so I've written before about this jack in the box and it wasn't pretty neither the photo I posted on it but now I think it's new management who seem to have it together fast employees and a pretty good flow I also haven't been told there out of things like before. Oh and I also get my change back ....not only the money but the correct amount instead of me have to tell them so they getting better keep it up”
Fast Food • $
“Definitely the best branch I have visited in the USA.It's a little smaller but it's super clean, the staff is super friendly, nice and accommodating.The food was fresh and hot.”
Asian • $$
“Great food , I did 3 appetizers and a main. Was far too much food, but I wanted to try different things. The 5 spice noodles and Kimchi on the side was my favorite !”
Bar • $$
“First time here and spent a lovely rainy evening here with John and Ian who were tending the bar. First and foremost, the drinks are creative and SO well made; even a classic like the paloma was such a joy to drink. We also got a few round of their oysters which were pretty much perfect. The the ambiance and atmosphere fit the vibe 100%Check this place out, super good for a chill evening out. ?”
Takeout Restaurants
Bakery • $
“During my few days in Santa Barbara, I came here every day
Matcha einspanner and hojicha einspanner are so delicious
The donut is a mochi donut, and the small muffin is also made of mochi. It has a unique texture and taste.
I bought a lot of them before going back to the Bay Area. They were so delicious.”
Brewery • $$
“great beers and atmosphere from the newest brewpub in town. It's cool because there will always be different brews on tap along with a great menu.”
Brewery • $$
“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.”
Pizza • $
“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.”
Bakery • $$
“It’s hard to describe perfect. Everything from the extraordinary staff, to the comfortable atmosphere, to the perfectly prepared food was spot on. We are greatly appreciative for the work that goes into an operation like this.”
Bakery • $$
“This morning had a strong and rich latte with a delectable lemon blueberry tart. Simply scrumptious!”
American • $$
“Staying in the Santa Barbara area? This is the perfect quaint little stop for a good meal. Nestled on the side of a mountain road, the main old stage coach restaurant is open until 4PM and serves amazing wild game chili. Outdoors they also serve the best BBQ tri tip sandwiches. I highly recommend topping the sandwiches with their horseradish sauce. Service was very good and kind, I also thoroughly enjoyed the ambiance with a live band playing outside the bar while we were eating.”
Brewery
“Open Mic on Tuesdays 7p-11p. The best, hands down, working Open Mic in Santa Barbara. The attending Audience here is phenomenal. The selection of Artists extensive.”
Coffee Shops • $
“In search of my morning cappucino on our trip to Santa Barbara, I found Dawn cafe. Of 4 different cafes in the last 2 days, this was the highlight. Not only did the barista make the perfect cappucino, but the beans (they roast their own) were that perfect medium roast that highlighted both the "bean" and the "burn"; a well balanced taste that got me ordering a second cup. Well done, and I went back the next day.”
Asian Fusion • $
“I've been going to the Blue Owl with my daughters since it opened. The food is fantastic. The vibe is the closest to being in a late night New York eater. I always feel home here. And of course I love the Tuesday night open mic comedy. A staple in the Santa Barbara Comedy Scene.”
Mexican • $$
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Wineries • $$
“We had a very friendly and knowledgeable staff member greet us and take us through our wine flight journey. All the wines were as described and exceptional.”
American • $$
“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.”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
Wineries • $$
“We absolutely loved our time at this tasting room. Vanessa was incredible - fun, informative and excited to share about the wines. I would go in and request her!”
Coffee Shops • $
“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”
Coffee Shops • $
“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.”
Japanese • $
“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!”
Italian • $
“Very good place. Love the restaurant and the variety, maybe disappointed on the dessert choices but the food was really good so it’s okay.
Was in SB for a work trip and went to this place more than once because you eat well for a good price!”
Indian • $$
“Absolutely wonderful! All of the food was delicious and the service was excellent! They have a separate menu for all of their vegan options which made ordering a breeze! Would absolutely recommend and return!”
Sports Bar • $$
“fun open atmosphere. staff friendly kids menu drinks specials”
Fast Food • $
“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.”
Fast Food • $
“If anything goes wrong, talk to the manager or the owner )often there) and it will get fixed. Some of the cashiers can't follow instructions for putting orders into the machine e.g. if you're a regular and know what your $total should be, double check your total before leaving, because the staff will press the 'extra' button and add $0.50 here and there vs.put in the order how you tell them to for the best price for the customer. But that currently happens at every single Taco Bell location. Otherwise, this location in terms of spaciousness and willingness to work with customers, is the best I've ever encountered.”
Chinese • $
“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.”
Hamburger • $
“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”
Chinese • $
“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?”
Fast Food • $
“Hey, what else can you say it is? McDonald's, if you've been in one, you'll know exactly how it is. But this one is a little bit better newer updated.”
Fast Food • $
“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.”
Burgers • $
“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.”
Pizza • $$
“Wonderful vibes and great wines. Plus, they hosting events suppoing local non-profits and local artisans.”
Fine Dining • $$
“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.”
Cheap Eats
Ice Cream Shop • $
“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.”
Bakery • $
“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.”
Cafe • $
“Amazing place, the coffee ist really good and they constantly roast their own coffee in the same big industrial but stylish hall where everyone sits and you can drink your coffee. Outside spaces are available too of course”
Tacos • $
“Amazing graduation lunch . Friendly crew. Chef came out to say hi and explain dishes. Definitely recommend. I will be back and spread the word. Thanks, guys.
HATS OFF TO WHOEVER DECIDED TO PUT PICANHA ON THE ”
American • $
“Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Great service and delicious food.”
Coffee Shops • $
“It was busy when I got there but the service was great, the people were nice and the service was quick. Great coffee, scone was excellent, and the atmosphere relaxing. A variety of seating from couches, chairs and tables. There is something for everyone.
It was nice to see a variety of people visiting the place from professionals, to families, and just people meeting up.”
Deli • $
“Had a wonderful Turkey Panini sandwich with great toppings and amazing sourdough bread. I usually prefer cold sandwiches, but this panini was killer. Generous portions and great prices. Will definitely come again.”
Sandwich Shop • $
“I have tried most of the items off the menu, and I have enjoyed everything I have had. I am a little bummed that they removed the Cobb Salad Sammie from the menu.”
Argentine • $
“Wonderful empanadas and beer”
Coffee Shops • $
“We really highly recommend the avocado toast on wheat bread and fresh smoothies.”
Pubs • $
“What an awesome spot! Elsie's has a great vibe - very chill and eclectic, but energetic if you've got friends there and you want it to be more upbeat. The servers are super cool and the service is excellent. This place is a hidden gem right off Anapamu. Prices are great for the area too.”
Ice Cream Shop • $
“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.”
Cafe • $
“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.”
Pizza • $$
“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!”
Brewpubs • $$
“Excellent experience. Highly recommend. Will return again.”
Mexican • $$
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New American • $$
“A great place for celebrating! You always have a great experience at The Palace”
Spanish • $$
“Never had tapas like these! Loved it! So sad we live in Europe…would go there everyday! It was soooo jummy!”
Seafood • $$$
“This is a great place located in a lovely city …very comfortable. Good food, delicious choices, wonderful service and fair prices and happy hours. Really good too.
Vegetarian options: Vary but they are happy to amend choices to accommodate your desires!”
German • $$
“Really some of the best German fair I’ve had. Better than Solvang, better than places I’ve been to in Germany. Got the pretzel, the schnitzel and the Bratwurst. The beer selection is very good and the staff very friendly and attentive . Atmosphere is very relaxing with plenty of seating indoors outdoors and bar seating”
Wine Bar • $$
“Stopped by a few weeks ago to check it out and glad we did! Small place which makes it cozy and intimate. The outside seating is nice too. Service is awesome as well, they really make you feel welcome... We had red wine and porchetta, which is delish!!! highly recommended...and its local!!!”
New American • $$$
“Being an old school food and beverage professional my experience at Honor Bar was
AMAZING.
Devin, our exceedingly classy and beautiful bar tender delivered amazing service.
For the first time ever- my martini class was exchanged for a new chilled vessel.
WHAT?
Damn girl- you had me at chilled martini glass.
Thank you for your commitment to the ultimate customer experience.
Please come to Seattle and share your grace!”
Sushi • $$$$
“This was an experience of a lifetime. Everything was amazing and I couldn’t recommend it more. Cheers”
Mexican • $$
“Amazing delicious drinks! Marcos was the best bartender, highly recommend the ceviche and signature cocktails!”
Cocktail Bar • $$
“Very nice place, the atmosphere is really chill goog vibes. The food was good, perfect flavor , very good breakfast i had here. The drink was refreshing and really good. The service was great, everyone has this good mood that make you feel comfortable”
Vegetarian • $$
“Nice bar ( take any seat ) order at the counter. Good vibes from the live DJ on the board walk. Delicious Sprizz!”
Lebanese • $$
“Food and service are great. Have to make a reservation, but worth it. Highly recommend bringing a great bottle of wine and having a great time.”
Italian • $$$
“Omar was a fantastic server and the special osso bucco was out of this world tasty. Have always wanted to try pannecotta and it did NOT disappoint. One of our favorite restaurants in SB!”
Wine Bar • $$
“I had a fantastic experience at the Grassini Family Vineyards wine tasting! The selection of wines was impressive, each with its own unique flavor profile, and the staff was knowledgeable and friendly. The atmosphere was relaxed and inviting, making it the perfect place to enjoy a leisurely afternoon. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to explore some great wines in a beautiful setting!”
Wine Bar • $$
“Stopped in here for the first time to try a wine flight. The wine did not disappoint. I had a nice time in there. Very cool then you and super cool staff. Really enjoyed the Tempranillo and the Mourvedre was fantastic”
Brewery • $$
“Jazz is a beast! Took care of my whole family with efficiency and super personable! Next time I visit, I will make it a point to come to Cruisery!
Parking: Easy to find!”
Japanese • $$
“We ordered toro with uni special, yellow tail kama, eggplant dish, yellow tail with jalapeño, and a hot saki. I did not get a headache with the saki so it was a good quality. The Toro was high quality, melts in your mouth. The uni has a taste of a rich ocean flavor with a creamy buttery texture, abosutely ideal combo of tantalizing perfection. It's a must if you are an afficionado of Japanese cuisine. Chef Hiro is outstanding, by far the best Japanese food so far from San Diego to Carmel. The service was excellent. Rio was our waitress so helpful, quick, and professional. Ellie was so attentive and wonderful too. We will be back. My new favorite discovery in Santa Barbara.
Vegetarian options: The egg plant and salad was delicious and great vegetarian option.”
Gastropubs • $$
“This place is off the beaten path, but the service was exceptional, and the schnitzel was among the best I’ve had. I’ve lived in Europe for many years, and spent a lot of time in Austria and Germany. This was as good as the best I’ve had over there. I would recommend this place any day of the week! It’s no frills when it comes to atmosphere inside, but you can sit out on the street and watch trains go by, or you can sit in the back out on a patio. I would recommend this to anyone!”
American • $$
“...an absolute must culinary experience! Neptune Radio reporting. ...”
Japanese • $$
“I lived in SB my whole life up until 4 years ago and have been going to edomasa for near 30 years now. The food is incredible!! Santa Barbara offers many other sushi restaurants but none come close to comparing to edomasa. They are mostly too expensive, not fresh, extremely packed with tourists, etc. Edomasa is the real deal when it comes to a locals spot with even the famous that live there frequenting (they skip the fancy frills for quality too �)... Edomasa will always be my FAVORITE restaurant in SB! �”
Italian • $$
“It was incredible! Wait staff is great and it had an incredible ambience! The food was delicious!!!”
Wineries • $$
“We absolutely loved our time at this tasting room. Vanessa was incredible - fun, informative and excited to share about the wines. I would go in and request her!”
Steak House • $$
“We have been here a few times now, and this place just keeps on getting better. The split pea soup is amazing. The staff is friendly, and the ambiance is perfect. We will be back soon.”
Mexican • $$
“Celebrated my niece and her husband's wedding reception here. The servers were friendly and attentive. They had plenty of good food options for the wedding party. I chose El Ranchero steak plate, and I loved it. The appetizers were delicious, too. If you just want drinks, the drinks were refreshing and tasty.”
Thai • $$
“Had a pleasant experience at Menu Fan. We visited couple of times during our trip to SB. Service was very attentive, food was tasty (with no MSG!).
Although, the drunken noodle which we specially requested to be "Mild spicy" was quite spicy due to the chili flakes seasoning. The quantity is on the lesser end and would be nicer if it were more.
Overall, a solid 4/5”
Italian • $$$
“We shared 3 items-the summer peach flatbread, and 2 salads. All delicious!! And the lemon torte was excellent!”
Cocktail Bar • $$$
““This is the best meal we’ve had here” he said. And he was right, all 10s given to the wings, bok choy n duck salad, crispy rice, coconut braised chicken, and the service (thanks Izzy!)
Leaving a bit sad, my cooking will never taste this good”
Seafood • $$
“I really liked the place, we had tables outside and it was very good, just a little windy but pleasant and incredibly wonderful. The food tastes excellent, the portions are good. Their menu is good and extensive and we tried the Clam Chowder and it was super delicious, I would give it a 5 but I left it at 4.5 because the bread is soft and a little chewy and I was expecting something more crunchy. I would still order it again. Delicious oysters. They have two types Kumamoto and Laguna, the Laguna is smaller but has more flavor. Many people ordered onion rings, but they look more like onion halves, they are very big ?. As you can see, the crabs are so fresh that they live until you order them, just like the hedgehogs . It's at the bottom of the Santa Barbara pier. There is ample and secure parking. IG: foodie_girl_mx”
Gastropubs • $$
“Friendly staff. Great Happy Hour specials.”
Tapas Bar • $$
“Wonderful tapas bar with great food and drinks. Everything tonight was excellent. Go with at least 4 friends so you can try a wide variety if dishes. I could eat several orders of the lamburghinis.”
American • $$
“Food, service & location is amazing. Blackened halibut sandwich was delicious.”
Mexican • $$
“Been coming here since the early 80's. Food has been on point for 40+ yrs! Get the chicken / shrimp fajitas or the carne asada. Best we've had of the above anywhere.”
Italian • $$
“Great service, great food. And it’s in Santa Barbara!”
Wine Bar • $$
“Most authentic Santa Barbara restaurant and wine bar. Owners are amazing, offering fresh delicious food and great wine and beer selection. Feels like a little bit of ”
Chinese • $$
“Gansu's Mala Tang and Mapo Tofu are simply outstanding. The Mala Tang is perfectly spiced, with fresh ingredients and a warming heat. The Mapo Tofu is silky and packed with rich, authentic flavors. Both dishes are a true taste of traditional Chinese cuisine—delicious and satisfying. Highly recommended!”
Mediterranean • $$
“Like the food. Good for reasonable priced Mediterranean.”
Sushi • $$
“Found this place when my daughter was going to city college. So every time I come back I have to stop here. Delicious! One of the best sushi restaurants I have ever eaten at.”
Japanese • $$
“Located where Hungry Cat used to be. Wonderful food and outstanding service. Went for the Summer Fresh Roll (No Rice Roll) and it did not disappoint. And the baked mussels were to die for. Highly recommend this place. So happy they are open for lunch. Hard to find these days. Can’t wait to go back. ❤️”
Indian • $$
“The food was great and the staff very friendly. I’ll definitely be back when I return to Santa Barbara!”
Wine Bar • $$
“Great location, service, wine, family friendly, dog friendly and live music what’s not to love ❤️”
Cocktail Bar • $$
“Good cocktails and a nice place to relax especially for Friday Happy Hours.”
Bar & Grill • $$
“Great relaxing evening with beautiful view of the course. Great food and great service, highly recommend”
Pizza • $$
“I grew up in NY and this is absolutely NOT a NY slice by any means. That being said, the pizza is pretty good and the staff is wonderful. I do wish their menu had a few more options. No point in returning to choose from only two vegetarian options.”
Pizza • $$
“The deep dish pizza was really good! Great size and price!
Parking: There are public parking lots avaliable near by! Up to 75 min is free after that, you do need to pay!”
Cafe • $$
“Wonderful French pastries in California with beautiful setting.”
American • $$
“In town to see family and they took me to Eurika. Sat at the bar and Cyrel did a great job. New to bartender work but he’ll be a good one! Give him a try..great drinks and atmosphere”
Brewery • $$
“Good Vibes and Good beer ! First time stopping by and dont regret a dayuuummm Thang ... Logan thanks for the great suggestions on beers and bieng very attentive!!”
Wine Bar • $$
“Attended a rehearsal dinner here last week. Atmosphere was lovely and food was awesome. The best part was the staff- I left behind a very expensive pair of sunglasses and woke up the next morning in a panic when I realized they weren't in my bag. I went back by the restaurant and the nicest lady, Tamara, took my number and said she would reach out to the staff to see if anyone had found them. An hour later, she called and had my sunnies! Lot of integrity with their staff and it made my trip!”
American • $$
“Dancing Salsa and Batchata to live music is wonderful, and I am excited to come back! The DJ's are also wonderful to dance to as well. It was a good reason to go out of town to Santa Barbara.”
French • $$$
“Go there on the weekends and get the combination plate. The menu changes every 2 weeks but we had the spicy chicken, the beef with the butternut squash, eggplant, okra and cauliflower. Absolutely incredible food. Friendly unobtrusive service. Total joy.”
Steak House • $$$
“Best place for Steak! I really love their dishes here at Holdren's Steaks & Seafood. Staff was amazing! Highly recommended!”
Bar • $$
“This is a little slice of heaven. What a nifty joint. A little swanky spot with yummy hand crafted cocktails. Such a great atmosphere. Get here early though. The place tends to fill up. Another great feature is that it connects to the wildcat around back. So you can always start your evening here and then transition to the kitty later. Really enjoy their drinks in this cool retro-like place.
Parking: take an uber or lyft. cops are just waiting to get you here on ortega.”
Steak House • $$$$
“Service was so slow. Apparently some issue with the grill, but nobody bothered to say anything until our meal was almost done. Then we asked to order dessert and were told the restaurant was closing. This was 8:15pm on a Friday night. Gotta do better. Communication to customers when things are going poorly in the kitchen can go a long way.”
Cocktail Bar • $$
“We had a pre-wedding party of 8 on Friday (8/9). Everything about the meal was outstanding. The service was great and food was delicious - all 8 dishes. The dessert was chocolate filled churros. I usually don't eat churros because I have been disappointed so many times - I had 3 of these - they were that good. Augie came over to our table as well as the cook - couldn't have been nicer.
I highly recommend Augie's if you are in Santa Barbara”
American • $$
“We were there on an evening where they had more customers than they could deal with due to their process of ramping up staff after being closed for sometime due to a lost liquor license, now restored. In spite of this, they were very gracious, and the food was outstanding. Fortunately, our patience paid off.”
Vegan • $$
“So sad to just finding out this restaurant CLOSED forever since July 1st ???. This restaurant was part of some of the most amazing moments of my life. We always came from far just to come here. We are now moving out of state and it is so sad I did not get to try it one more time.”
Korean • $$
“First time going to this restaurant with my daughter to celebrate her graduation. Food and hospitality was amazing and I would recommend this to anyone who likes Korean bbq and all you can eat! :)”
Bar • $$
“I love the Crocodile Restaurant!! I found this place last year when I was asked to perform for a birthday there. I knew it would be the right atmosphere for my vocal entertainment. I'm there every THURSDAY & FRIDAY night! (5:30-7:30) I sing mostly romantic songs but change it up for the kids to enjoy the fun of live music. I love taking requests to make the evening what the guests want it to be. The extensive food menu as well as the variety on the song menu make this restaurant a really cool place.”
Wineries • $$
“This is a great small winery. The location is awesome and their wines are very good. Great place to have a tasting or pick up a unique brand for yourself or a gift.”
Cocktail Bar • $$
“The Pickle Room is a "must visit" to enjoy an old-school Santa Barbara bar. I have no idea how I've lived in SB so many years without visiting the Pickle Room. It enjoys a prominent spot downtown in a well-known historical building. It is surprisingly small. There is a bar and a handful of booths. Upon entry, you are hit by the red color and intimate size of the place. We visited on a slow night and shared the space with locals and tourists. The drinks were all good and the service was friendly enough. I would not call the Pickle Room a dive. Leave those boring fern bars behind and try an SB original. We will return.”
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Steak House • $$
“We love Chuck’s of Hawaii. Service is perfect, everyone is so pleasant. Last night, on my 88th birthday, our son Chuck and son fChris, not here, took us there for dinner. We all raved about the ribeye steaks, cooked perfectly with a superb flavor, delicious hot baked potato and a surprise cheesecake for my birthday. That was very nice. Thank you so much. Janice Haines”
Cafe • $
“If you are looking for an Amazing And Beautiful event venue for a wedding reception, a birthday party, a bachelorette, or any occasion venue. I Highly Highly recommend State and Fig in Santa Barbara! From planning to execution, Patrick and Serina made my niece’s wedding Perfect! I don’t use Perfect lightly, as I am known to be critical and a perfectionist especially when it comes to events. They made my niece's wedding planning experience so easy, from booking the venue to providing Customized menu options, and ALWAYS received quick responses any time we had questions as well as added personal touches of their own to the wedding. Serina and Patrick were extremely helpful, detailed, and knowledgeable and knew exactly what we wanted and how they could help. On the wedding day, The whole staff was very friendly, attentive, communicative, accommodating, Extremely helpful, and responsive, from assisting with centerpiece decorations, to serving hors d’oeuvres Always with a smile, making sure Each and Every guest was taken care of throughout the night, I was very impressed! Now for the food, EXCEPTIONAL, the taste was phenomenal, the meat was tender, the salmon was cooked perfectly, Nothing was over/undercooked, so delicious and the guests would not stop talking about how good the hors d’oeuvre and main courses were! Thank you, Serina, Patrick, and your staff from the bottom of our hearts for helping to make my niece’s wedding day beyond wonderful, and Perfect! We certainly will be back even for a weekend getaway! 😊”
Korean • $$
“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! :)”
Restaurant • $$
“Absolutely excellent quality and freshness . If your looking for high quality food this is the spot .”
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Seafood • $$
“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.”
Seafood • $$
“Great afternoon spent sat outside, drinking superb local beers and nibbling on fantastic local seafood. The service was impeccable from Eva our waitress. Cant recommend this place enough.”
Indian • $
“We had the Combination Plates which include a curry, rice, naan bread, raita and the veg of the day, which for us was vegetable korma. It was all absolutely delicious. Some of the best Indian food we've eaten. The staff were friendly and efficient and we enjoyed sitting outside watching the world go by.”
American • $$$$
“First of all the service is excellent. Belle the hostess was friendly. Our servers Alan and Elle were really great. The ambiance of the restaurant is great and the piano music was so nice! As far as the food goes: The poached lobster was delicious. The coconut lobster bisque was good but needed a little more seasoning/spice. The truffle pasta was ok but probably wouldn't order again. My husband said his steak was cold and lacking in seasoning. The prices are high and therefore expectations high.”
Ice Cream Shop • $
“Tondi Gelato was the perfect touch for our rehearsal picnic 4 months ago! James is so passionate about what he does and he only works with fruits that are in season. When we went in for our tasting, he had so many great flavors for us to try that it was hard to pick just a few! His gelato comes in a cute little wooden cart and his service is fast so your guests won’t be waiting in line for very long and will even be able to enjoy seconds. James is extremely friendly and professional and we’re so happy we hired him for our picnic.”
Ice Cream Shop • $$
“$13 for a Milkshake and the most horrendous parking situation due to road closure for construction?! With that being said, I'd come back for the service and quality of ice cream both of which are way beyond Rori's in Santa Barbara.”
American • $$
“excellent macadamia nut encrusted salmon in a light curry sauce. garlic mash potatoes and vegetables”
New American • $$$
“Whenever we visit a new city, I google the top restaurants and try out #1 and #2 and it just so happened that Finch and Fork was #1. We arrived early for our reservation, so we had a drink at the bar and were greeted by Sebastian. He was very personable and knowledgeable and we felt that he cared and enjoyed what he does for his customers. We were then greeted by the manager and escorted to our table and wished my husband a Happy Birthday. Oddly enough, our waiter also was the person who served us breakfast at the hotel we were staying at. Being in the hotel industry myself, this was very common for food and beverage employees to work at multiple establishments. Since we had viewed the menu while sitting at the bar, we already knew what we wanted to order for dinner. We had the F&F Deviled Eggs, Black Garlic Caesar, Fried Chicken and Hope Ranch Mussels. Everything was amazing and delicious. We would definitely refer this restaurant to our family and friends.”
Bakery • $$
“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.”
Cafe • $
“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.”
Mexican • $
“I love the food excellent flavor, really good tacos crispy tacos, salsa, salsas are so good”
“Good Food - especially the Paella”