Barbareño
$$$ • American, Barbeque, Wine Bars Book a table: 7:00 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM MoreAbout Barbareño
Customers' Favorites
Ricotta Dumplings with Strawberry
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Ash Smoked Eggplant
Baked California
Animal Potatoes
Local Ahi Crudo
Grilled Avocado
Tri-Tip Sandwich
Santa Maria BBQ
Lamb Flatbread
Barbareño Reviews
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Our server,Cole R, was awesome-very informed and articulate. Food was amazing-cannot overstate the incredible preparation and presentation of the prime rib!
Barbareño completely delivered for our date night! We started on their patio, which has the perfect casual yet elevated atmosphere, and were taken care of by a warm, friendly staff. We kicked things off with the crudo and the summer vegetables, followed by the fried chicken and ranch and the sea bass for our main courses. Every single dish was packed with noteworthy flavor. For dessert, the vegan, gluten-free avocado mousse was absolutely divine! I also highly recommend their...read full review
And this was the second night - brought my son's friend. Food is great and bonus that they stock one of my favorite Stolpman wines.
Hours
| Monday | 5 - 9:30PM |
| Tuesday | 5 - 9:30PM |
| Wednesday | 5 - 9:30PM |
| Thursday | 5 - 9:30PM |
| Friday | 5 - 9:30PM |
| Saturday | 5 - 9:30PM |
| Sunday | 5 - 9:30PM |
Barbareño offers delicious, innovative food with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The menu, featuring local ingredients, changes frequently while keeping favorite dishes. The staff is knowledgeable and attentive, providing recommendations and explanations of the dishes. Customers enjoy dishes such as mussels, the Especial, and Santa Maria BBQ. The food is very fresh and excellent, creative and incredible. Barbareño is a must for visiting Santa Barbara, offering one of the best food experiences.
The restaurant consistently provides a great experience, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. The service is engaging and friendly, and the staff is attentive to dietary restrictions. The wine recommendations are perfect, and the house special bread, beet salad, and tri-tip are all highly recommended. The tri-tip is a special dish made extra special with seasoning specifically tailored to the beef, resulting in an amazing flavor. Barbareño is a top choice for fantastic food and excellent service, whether for a special occasion or casual dining.