25 Best Wine Bars in Santa Barbara

“Absolutely 💕 fabulous staff.“

“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!!!“

“I was here about a week ago with a friend visiting from Texas. We came in right as it opened and had the awesome pleasure of being served by Mickey! He has a wealth of knowledge about wine, food, the Central Coast and really made our 1st time here an enjoyable and memorable one! I can't say enough good things about my experience and can't wait to go back again next time I'm in Santa Barbara.“

“I had dinner here with my wife, who is vegetarian, and this restaurant absolutely exceeded our expectations! I always thought fine dining vegetarian dishes would be just another standard vegetarian option, but the zucchini farro she had tonight was incredible. Honestly, it was so good that it was even better than my duck dish!

The plating was beautiful, and the service was top-notch as well. Everything was well executed, and you can really appreciate the thought and effort that goes into the food.

Definitely coming back again!“

“Great location, service, wine, family friendly, dog friendly and live music what’s not to love ❤️“

“Great little wine bar, far removed from the chaotic, expensive tourist spots. Sean, the owner, has a fun selection of interesting wines, and tasty snacks to go with them. Great happy hour menu, and live music on Thursdays makes this a hidden gem!“

“Great venue. Wonderful crowd!“

“I've visited Loubud a few times over the last several months and keep reminding myself I need to leave a review for this wonderful stop on the SB wine trail. For something different (all the wines are made with bubbles) this place is guaranteed to put a smile on your face so be sure to drop in. You can also try your hand at the fabulous handmade wooden puzzles while sipping on the sparkles! And yes... Bring the Pooch!“

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

“Wine tasting in a relax, low key, fun place. Excellent wines. Our server explained all the wines to us. We enjoyed the meat and cheese board. It was very relaxing and not rushed. The bathrooms are very clean. They had bottles for sale and a little shop. Pleasant atmosphere.“

“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!“

“I did my book launch at Jamie Sloan wines, it was the absolute perfect place for a private event and a gathering of friends. Jamie and Kim were incredible hosts, and all the wines for the event were so delicious. Kim went out of her way to help me setup (I was running later than scheduled) and Jamie is the ultimate host who makes everyone feel at home. I couldn’t ask for a better way to send my book out into the world! 📖

I would give 10 stars if I could, it was so much fun and I can’t wait to go back for more wine tastings soon! 🥂✨“

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

“We had a fantastic experience at Fox Wine Company. The tasting room is nestled inside the Waterline—a cool, industrial space shared with Topa Topa Brewery, Lama Dog Tap Room, Kiva Cowork, and The Nook Eatery, founded by Master Chef Norbert Guehr. The setup is perfect—guests can enjoy incredible wines and order delicious food from The Nook, which gets delivered right to your table.

A special shoutout to Evett, who made our visit exceptional. He was incredibly informative, professional, and engaging. His knowledge and passion for wine elevated the whole experience, and because of him, we’re already looking forward to coming back. Highly recommend! 🍷“

“what a great night out as far as i can remember 😬😁! Great tasting wine three bottles made me sleep well later , the band The new vibe were great and even took the time for a little chat with us and photos , thanks for looking after us and being so friendly hope to make it back again soon !“

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“love this place, great atmosphere and i love how they have games or you can bring your own!“

“What a great find! It was quiet on a Sunday night and the service was attentive. The fruit salad with burrata was unique and delicious. The branzino was fresh and flaky with a lovely lemon sauce. The scallops were prepared perfectly and the harissa sauce had just the right amount of zing. The desserts looked delicious but we were too full to try them. Next time!“

“Ca'Dario was a delightful experience. High quality Italian cuisine marked by every dish excellently flavored. Antonio, our server, was very accommodating and pleasant. Reasonable pricing“

“One star got taken for a previous experience by my mother in law (a saint of a woman) where reservations had been made and the party was made to wait a ridiculously long time before finally being seated... That said I went in with a critical eye and was overall pleased with the experience. The tower we got was like $90, I think the aesthetic wasn't really worth the pain of not being able to see over the top with the table at chest height. I'm short but, the table came to my husband's chest too haha. Maybe do a larger platter?“

“Dinner at Marisella was absolutely perfect from start to finish. The unbelievable Pacific Ocean views. The food was amazing, our Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon was excellent, and the service was impeccable. I especially appreciated the portion sizes — perfectly balanced and just the right size, with a more European feel rather than oversized portions.

Everything came together beautifully — atmosphere, views, food, wine, and the attention to details 🤍

A truly memorable dining experience at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara.“

“We had an excellent meal at Bibi Ji and I would rate it 10 stars if I could! This is not your usual “cheap and cheerful” Indian curry joint. I lived in India as an expat and grew up eating Indian food all over the US. This is special - complex flavors and some nice heat. We had the tandoori chicken, coconut curry with shrimp, eggplant curry, basmati rice and naan - even the naan was special! Yes, it is a bit pricier than the local Indian joint but well worth it!“

“Great service, great food. And it’s in Santa Barbara!“