31 Best Salad Restaurants in Santa Barbara

“Fresh food served fast. I had the Chopped Salad that comes with a lemon vinaigrette. All the veggies were crunchy and tasted fresh. No wait, served to me in about 5 minutes after ordering.
Would come back when I’m craving some Greek food.“

“Ordered ahead to beat the lunch crowd - good thing I did, this place was poppin! The T’N A Panini is where it’s at - literally the best sandwich I’ve ever had. It’s a large sandwich, you may only eat half right away, but get the whole sandwich, you’ll want that other half later - SO BOMB! Highly recommend this place, and definitely use the site to order ahead. Lots of parking, easy to get to since it’s right off the freeway. Will be back when I’m in the area.“

“Great place for breakfast with generous portions, delicious food, and really good coffee! The staff were super friendly and welcoming, and the outdoor seating is fantastic. Sitting in the sunshine with a beautiful view of the ocean and marina makes the whole experience even better. Definitely a lovely spot to relax and enjoy a great breakfast. Highly recommended!“

“I have this the perfect place for happy hour i order the soft steak tacos it was deelish cozy patio, super friendly staff, tasty pineapple margarita, so refreshing, gotta luv chips and guac. Follow your taste buds i highly recommend you give this restaurant a whirl.“

“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.“

“Not like the good Olde dayz...but habe at it...hard to enjoy when you used to eat here before the franchise mania....og location but even they are getting really sloppy. Chargrilled....not hardly anymore..most places only use a flat top. Not the same as I remember. But then that's life. I like Sam's to go up the street now...“

“The food is absolutely out of this world. I had the wings when I was there this time, but I have to come back for the Smashburger. It looks amazing. The prices are very good for the area and the strawberry margarita is to die for. Free Valley parking in the back and the staff is very friendly courteous and very professional. I would absolutely recommend this place 100%..“

“Food, service & location is amazing. Blackened halibut sandwich was delicious.“

“We have we our company holiday lunch the attention was excellent as the service all the staff is super friendly el señor the Manager Marciano is awesome 👏 Felipe as well I highly recommended this place and the food and drinks just awesome 👏👏👏👏was a great time“

“Good food and friendly staff“

“This is a wonderful spot for fresh and delicious fare. Not a big place, so best for take out or delivery. Cash, credit/debit card payments.

Known for take & bake pizzas (which are, indeed, quite good) this was my go to for sandwiches. Fresh baked bread and plenty of fresh ingredients and quality meats. Design your own or request one of their signature options. Salads as well, if you're in to that sort of thing.

Highly recommended!“

“The food is BUT… it is rather expensive and the side dishes cost extra. And while I know EVERYTHING is expensive these days, I find it rather offensive that they charge $5 each for teeny tiny containers of coleslaw and beans. Each one is barely enough for one person to enjoy. To get enough of either, you need to spend another $10 on top of the meat. It’s good, but it bothers me every time I order them.“

“Panino in Downtown Santa Barbara is an absolute gem! The moment you step in, the welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff make you feel right at home. Their sandwiches are a must-try; the fresh ingredients and unique combinations burst with flavor, leaving you craving more. I highly recommend the turkey pesto with provolone—it's a flavor explosion! The cozy ambiance and perfect location make it an ideal spot to relax with friends or grab a quick bite. Overall, a fantastic dining experience that I can't wait to repeat!“

“Our family of five really enjoyed our food and the great service. We all have a gluten allergy and find it hard to eat out. Thai is usually safe for us, so we eat a *lot* of Thai. Meun Fan was one of our favorite every-day places to eat. Our server was very knowledge and careful to make sure our food was safe - which it was. No one had a reaction. Plus, the food was excellent. Complex, flavorful sauces; lots of veggies and meat; everything tasted very fresh; generous portions. (My husband couldn't quite finish his meal, and my teenage sons left full, which is quite a feat.) Definitely one of our go-tos in the area.“

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

“Great little place. Very clean. Service was friendly and fast. We ordered a burrito with a diablo sauce. We added steak and it came with a spoonful of sourcream on the side. The sauce was definitely homemade. We'd never had Diablo sauce.. not really a fan, but we ate it all up cause we were hungry. Maybe try a different one next time“

“Was so good. We loved having dinner under the olive trees. Can’t wait to go back.“

“Best Pizza I have ever tried.“

“Wow what a hidden gem! Really tasty, flavorful offerings and so affordable. I was impressed with the variety and quality. I got a half sushi tofu sandwich and a half turkey cranberry sandwich and was full for $8. Both dishes were really thoughtful and looked nice, too. I happen to live nearby and I will be stopping in frequently.“

“Super fast service, great food, great price. Highly reccomend the milkshakes, I had the oreo milkshake and its one of the best I've ever had. I don't really reccomend the mac n cheese or the chicken sandwiches, they're just okay, but the burgers are good.“

“The pizzas are so delicious!!“

“Great quality meat in their burger. Not that, cheap meat, thin smash burger, that seems to be trending everywhere. The biggest sleeper is their salmon salad. It's awesome with great quality fish, dressing, and veggies, which makes sense being that the proprietor used to be the executive Chef at Wine Cast and Bouchon. All ingredients are quality which really matters to me. It's also right by the back bar in the Public Market so you can sit at the bar and have a cocktail or glass of wine while you eat as well. Love it!“

“We had a wonderful family meal, the service was excellent, the staff was friendly and accommodating!“

“Got a asada combo burrito to go & it’s definitely the best in town and most authentic. The meat is perfectly seasoned, the beans taste 100% authentically made. Guacamole is perfectly melted into the burrito and all contents are evenly matched nothing overpowers. If you go to Super Cucas their meat is overly seasoned, too salty and you get a handful of onions. Los agaves burrito taste plain and taste like it needs sauce. Los arroyos burrito won’t make you remember and get you bloated. All other burritos in town definitely taste super processed, salty or plain, or not seasoned right but this burrito will give you flashbacks of your mom smashing the beans in the kitchen and cutting nice chunks of meat. I spent $16 all other places charge $4 more“

“Best pizza in Santa Barbara by far 🙌👍“

“Luis, the general manager, was incredibly busy handling everything, yet he stayed friendly, fast, organized, and accurate the entire time. I made a mistake with my order, and he was genuinely happy to help fix it without making me feel bad. His professionalism, kindness, and customer service were outstanding. He definitely deserves five stars—and a raise! Thank you, Luis, for making our experience such a great one.“

“推薦BBQ口味好吃😋“

“Great 👍🏼 pizza 🍕 & cold beers 🍻“

“Here from Santa Maria, worked up an appetite walkin around the zoo. What a wonderful experience it was, the lady Kerri made sure the order for a group of eleven was perfect, didn't hold back on the sauce, Mac n cheese amazing, all washed down with refreshing lemonade.
Appreciate the time n effort all the employees put in dealing with the drive thru and dine in customers.“

“Great 👍🏼 pizza 🍕 & cold beers 🍻“

“Loved it. Should have started there. They had the cutest Valentine menus. Love the vibe and the servers were polite given the long wait. It was worth the wait food was delightful, clean and perfect portions. Love us some CPK. They let us sit at tables that were comfy even tho the place was packed. Might even make our reservations there next year.“