50 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Santa Barbara

“Food is fantastic and so delicious!“

“Good Food - especially the Paella“

“Our server,Cole R, was awesome-very informed and articulate. Food was amazing-cannot overstate the incredible preparation and presentation of the prime rib!“

“My evening at Caruso’s was a world class dining experience. I have been raving to family and friends about my new favorite place to eat on the west coast. The food was plated to perfection and served with a love for customer service unlike anywhere else.
Christian and Tre took wonderful care of my wife and I as we celebrated our anniversary. We were completely surprised and delighted when Christian asked the chef to come out and visit with us toward the end of the meal. I cannot wait to visit Santa Barbara again JUST to come enjoy the Caruso experience again.

With gratitude and thanks,
Jon and Jenn P

PS…I am still dreaming about the carbonara and crudo! I can still picture each perfectly placed vegetable and amazingly prepared fruit that were woven into each dish with absolute perfection.“

“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.“

“We made a weekend trip from Miami to Santa Barbara mostly just to visit Kin lol. I had seen them on socials and reddit and I'm a sucker for great food and an even better experience. Kin is such a special place. Yes, the line is long but it is oh so worth it. We literally visited every day, twice a day over the long weekend and tried almost every drink and baked treat on the menu LOL. Can't go wrong with anything. Everyday I had a new favorite, it's THAT GOOD. The coconut cloud matcha, and pandan matcha are the best I've ever had. The cookie butter cream top is also stellar. The donuts speak for themselves, but trust me, the flavors taste just as good as they sound reading them on a menu. So thankful we got to try Kin and thank you a million times over to the staff and the amazing owner. I don't know how they do it but they manage to still be warm and friendly even with how insanely busy they are non-stop. For anyone complaining about the lines or prices, this is prob not your vibe. Those of us who get it, 'get it.' I really hope to be able to come back and visit in the future. I wish sooooo much success for this team and hope Kin sticks around and expands (hopefully to Miami lol)“

“This is a great spot in the scenic mountain area of Santa Barbara California. Awesome food and the staff is amazing. Perfect stop for lunch while on a motorcycle ride.“

“Parking can be a struggle, but it's totally worth it. One of, if not, the best places to eat in town.“

“I was looking for a quick take out lunch and this place came up as highly recommended. I’m so glad I went by! The family owned establishment was very clean and the people were very friendly. The gentleman behind the counter took time to find out my sushi preferences and suggested the Hungry roll. It was very fresh and delicious! I’ll definitely be back and hope to try a sandwich. Everything I saw being prepared looked excellent. The photo isn’t the best, but I wanted to share how vibrant the fish was in the roll. Fantastic!“

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

“Good food 👍 Great service!“

“Great pizza spot in Santa Barbara! The pizza was very tasty, fresh, and full of flavor. The crust was perfect, the ingredients tasted high quality, and everything was served nicely. Great atmosphere and friendly service. Definitely recommend Saint Bibiana if you’re looking for delicious pizza.“

“Best tacos ever! Great variety“

“Great service, delicious food and nice atmosphere. The guys who was playing guitar on a street was fantastic 🤗!“

“Ensaladas y mariscos en realidad todo está riquísimo“

“Awesome spot. The bar has an amazing happy hour. Of course you have to get the Paloma. Grab a few Palomas and the nuts and pickles and you have yourself an awesome time. Everything is high quality, I can imagine the restaurant to amazing. Great place to grab a drink before walking the Main Street.“

“My new favorite coffee shop!! Made from scratch flavors for lattes, made from scratch almond milk, amazing menu, staff and variety of exquisite drinks!. 💛“

“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.“

“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.“

“Food was great! We tried the sweet breads- my favorite, lobster gnocchi-daughters fave, ramen-good, scallops-super lite and fresh, and the catch of the day-very tasty. The amazing menu doesn’t necessarily lend itself to picky kid eaters (my son) but he loved the catch of the day with the sauce on the side. The food took a while as they were pretty busy so the manager comp’d 2 desserts which were both spectacular! We will be back!!“

“Chef Ramon Velasquez has done it again. We have enjoyed his other restaurants (Corazon and Comedor), and this one is just as special. We tried Ceviche Cuixmala, Tuna Tostada, Suadero taco, and the Wagyu Ribeye. All were fantastic, but the Wagyu Ribeye taco might have been one of the best tacos I have ever had. It was amazing. This place will now be a regular stop whenever we are in town.“

“Wonderful place for dinner and a drink. Relatively small menu but the food is fabulous. Carnitas street tacos, smash burger, Korean wings, brussel sprouts - all were excellent. Service is on point and pretty much any drink in the book is available and well made. My only knock, and it has more to do with my age than anything, is that the music is a tad loud when trying to hold a dinner conversation. I have been there twice now and will definitely be back. Highly recommend.“

“🤩🤩🤩 Hands down the best ice cream ever!! I’m not that crazy about ice cream in general, but this place is incredible!! Vibrant flavor and super smooth consistency!! And let’s talk about the cinnamon waffle cone 🫠 we will be going back before we leave Santa Barbara!! It’s been settled… it’s 6am and it’s our first decision of the day… Cuso creamery for the win!“

“Tasty food at reasonable prices served by super friendly people - a winning combination!

We were shopping in the area and decided to eat here based on the ratings. It has a small indoor dining area but is heavily focused on outdoor seating. We ordered and paid at the counter and they brought our food out to us once seated. From the order to the food delivery, everyone we encountered was very pleasant and helpful.

The food was freshly prepared, had good portion sizes and tasted great. Everyone commented on how good it was. I had the ham torta and it was delicious. Nice combo of ingredients, excellent bread and just a hint of heat.“

“We went because we saw you on Diner Drive in and Dives. We've always we wanted to try a restaurant previewed on this show but they were all back east or mid west to far for dinner. So when we saw this In our own back yard we were in. Amazing food great atmosphere staff impressive and cocktails yummy too. Some many great options too. DEFINITELY coming back. thanks Bettina.😘“

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

“I logged in and happened to notice that this place had a 4.3 rating, and I thought to myself how absurd that is. This restaurant is nothing short of wonderful - from the location, to the ingredients, to the drinks/vibe. Also sneaky has some of the best desserts in Santa Barbara (that Pavlova!). Compliments to the owners for keeping up the quality and experience for over a decade.“

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

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“Actually impressed with their Deli style Sandwiches , had a Veit nom nom , impressed and tasty and very filling. More stuff with the Italian roll.“

“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.“

“Stopped to charge the car nearby and had lunch. Food was fantastic! Highly recommend the meatloaf and double toad in the hole! Hash browns were crispy and buttery. Will be back when we’re in town next! ❤️“

“Had an absolutely fantastic dinner at Siam Street Food while in Santa Barbara.

I’ve traveled to Thailand and have eaten at a lot of Thai restaurants throughout LA and Orange County, so I have a pretty good frame of reference. The food here was excellent across the board. We ordered the Pad See Ew, Spicy Basil, Tom Yum Soup, Mango Sticky Rice, and Thai Tea. Every dish was packed with flavor and tasted fresh and authentic. The Thai tea was especially good because it wasn’t overly sweet, which is how I prefer it.

What stood out just as much as the food was the hospitality. The owner and staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. Our server, April, was so sweet and took great care of us throughout the meal.

They were kind enough to comp the Thai tea after hearing my compliments, but honestly, I had already planned on leaving a review before they even brought it up. Great food and great service deserve recognition.

Also, sorry that the only picture I have is of the mango sticky rice. I was too busy enjoying the rest of the meal to stop and take photos, which probably tells you everything you need to know.

Looking forward to coming back the next time I’m in Santa Barbara.“

“Best pretzels in town!!!!“

“I had a fantastic time celebrating my birthday 🎂🎈at Buena Onda last night! I wanna give a shoutout 🙌to Matias and all the team at Buena Onda for providing us with delicious food, excellent service, music for dancing and great atmosphere. Thank you so much! Muito obrigada! 💐💗“

“This is my local coffee shop. I come here daily. Coffee is strong and good. One thing has bugged me for awhile though: the staff has started the habit of storing chairs and tables more than an hour before closure and I feel this is not the service level expected when you pay more than $5 for a coffee. Cleaning in restaurants and bars should never happen before closure anyway. It is implicitly telling customers they are not welcome. Hopefully the leadership picks up on it because overall it is a good spot and I would hate going somewhere else.“

“So much fun! The original soft serve wheel grew to Love dipped cones of all sorts of varieties. They do have dairy-free ice cream for those who need that. My daughter got the dairy-free chocolate ice cream with peanut butter topping and it was very good. They have great variety and good prices. Something for everyone.“

“Friendly staff. Great Happy Hour specials.“

“Wonderful food. Friendly staff. Beautiful atmosphere.“

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

“This place rocks! This small intimate environment allows for everyone to feel closer to the performer and close to their friends. Singing, dancing and drinks what more could you want for a great night out? I will come again and every time I am in SB.“

“Lots of flavors to try and they are tasty“

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

“Best bands,great people and the best partner“

“Best Food in Santa Barbara.12/10 ⭐️’s.“

“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.“

“I’ll be honest. I could have eaten anything in Santa Barbara. I hadn’t eaten anything since 9am and it was 5pm when I arrived in Santa Barbara. I walked one mile away because of the great things I heard about Jill’s Place. And you know what? I was not disappointed! I was stoked and impressed greatly 🥰😁 I had two wonderful, dazzling, and sweet waitresses (lucky me!). I was served a yummy chicken breast sandwich and it was the best one I had ever! No seriously! It wasn’t too salty and the bread was golden brown and ready to be munched on. The tator tots had the perfect texture. It’s almost as I had food from some amazing restaurant, which, hello, I did 😅 The place was packed, since it was Fiesta, but I imagine it always is. It sucks I live 45 minutes from this great establishment. The atmosphere was fun and a little country, but I love that. It’s casual, and not some elegant place like Lucky’s is. I’d still show up in a suit, if I could and would. Definitely check this place out and ask for the two blonde sisters who work there. They’ll dazzle you with their charm and diction 😉 Hope to be back again one day!“

“What a treat! This restaurant was conveniently located near our hotel, and we’re so glad we stopped by. The pistachio-crusted salmon was absolutely amazing—cooked to perfection and now my favorite type of crusted fish!

My husband had the smashburger and really enjoyed it. Just a heads-up: the burger doesn’t come with a side, so be sure to order one.

Their happy hour drinks were fantastic—strong margaritas and great deals! Our waiter was awesome, and the service overall was excellent. Bonus points for being super dog-friendly—they even have a dog menu! Highly recommend this spot for a great meal and atmosphere!“

“Love this place so much. Staff is chill and awesome. The crowd is so friendly and fun. Wonderful place for a quick coffee or a relaxing hour in the sun. Can’t recommend highly enough“

“Amazing food and service 😊“