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#21 of 282 restaurants in Santa Barbara
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- 24 Mar 2008 "helloooooo!"
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#22 of 282 restaurants in Santa Barbara
Cuisine: American
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- 20 May 2008 "Still great value for a..."
- 24 Mar 2008 "favorite"
- 19 Jan 2008 "My heart sings for..."
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#23 of 282 restaurants in Santa Barbara
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- 28 Mar 2008 "Make the kids..."
- 24 Mar 2008 "always a great"
- 8 Mar 2008 "Best cheap burger in..."
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#24 of 282 restaurants in Santa Barbara
Cuisines: American, Seafood, Steakhouse
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- 1 Apr 2008 "always delicious, but..."
- 29 Mar 2008 "Burger and an El Tesoro..."
- 23 Mar 2008 "Mixed experience this time."
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#25 of 282 restaurants in Santa Barbara
Cuisine: Thai
- Traveller Reviews:
- 12 Jan 2008 "YUMMIE!!! XD"
- 31 Dec 2007 "Great Duck Padang..."
- 7 Oct 2007 "Yummy Thai Restaurant in great downtown location"
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#26 of 282 restaurants in Santa Barbara
Cuisines: Pizza, Californian
Average price:
$30
Recommended For: Child-friendly
- Traveller Reviews:
- 30 Apr 2008 "Not too bad for a chain..."
- 3 Apr 2008 "nice place,,,"
- 24 Mar 2008 "Good for a chain."
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#27 of 282 restaurants in Santa Barbara
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range:
$20-35
Recommended For: Child-friendly, Outdoor seating
- Traveller Reviews:
- 30 Apr 2008 "Little pricey, great..."
- 20 Jan 2008 "way over priced go to..."
- 19 Jan 2008 "I went to Buenos Aires..."
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#28 of 282 restaurants in Santa Barbara
Price range:
$5-10
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- 14 May 2008 "4 Crunchy Chicken Tacos"
- 1 Apr 2008 "my wallet's best friend"
- 27 Jan 2008 "Nice, simple and yummy."
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#29 of 282 restaurants in Santa Barbara
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Traveller Reviews:
- 24 Mar 2008 "great change up for once..."
- 16 Feb 2008 "Had my bday weekend..."
- 19 Jan 2008 "Cool hooka restraunt and..."
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#30 of 282 restaurants in Santa Barbara
Cuisines: Café, Californian, Café
Recommended For: Breakfast/Brunch, Outdoor seating
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- 30 Apr 2008 "I go to the De la Vina..."
- 24 Mar 2008 "BANANA CARAMEL!"
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#31 of 282 restaurants in Santa Barbara
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- 28 Mar 2008 "Used to be better but..."
- 8 Mar 2008 "Food and pastries are..."
- 23 Dec 2007 "i like this place, they..."
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#32 of 282 restaurants in Santa Barbara
Cuisines: Sushi, Japanese
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- 3 Apr 2008 "free ice cream !!"
- 30 Mar 2008 "Great food, great..."
- 8 Feb 2008 "This is my favorite..."
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#33 of 282 restaurants in Santa Barbara
Price range:
$20-35
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- 16 Mar 2007 "Wonderful little place!"
- 8 Jan 2007 "Very tasty, very pleasant"
- 20 Mar 2006 "Superb for Lunch or Dinner"
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#34 of 282 restaurants in Santa Barbara
Cuisine: American
- Traveller Reviews:
- 15 Jun 2008 "The food was good and..."
- 16 Feb 2008 "Ok, this is our..."
- 23 Jan 2008 "Delectable. They..."
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#35 of 282 restaurants in Santa Barbara
Cuisine: Japanese
- Traveller Reviews:
- 9 Apr 2008 "Great healthy food grilled in front of your eyes with showmanship and flames"
- 1 Apr 2008 "used to love it, REALLY..."
- 24 Mar 2008 "pretty good, pricey and..."
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#36 of 282 restaurants in Santa Barbara
Cuisine: Italian
Average price:
$20
- Traveller Reviews:
- 3 Jun 2008 "generic italian food"
- 29 Mar 2008 "Great fun. The..."
- 24 Mar 2008 "good italian"
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#37 of 282 restaurants in Santa Barbara
Cuisine: Italian
Price range:
$35-50
Recommended For: Romantic, Outdoor seating
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- 9 Jul 2008 "Ordinary and Overpriced"
- 18 Mar 2008 "A decent experience but not great."
- 22 Jan 2008 "Such good Italian food!"
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#38 of 282 restaurants in Santa Barbara
Cuisines: American, Vegetarian, Eclectic, Healthy, Family Fare
Average price:
$20
Recommended For: Child-friendly, Outdoor seating
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- 9 Jul 2008 "Bland and boring"
- 30 Apr 2008 "If you're on a health..."
- 24 Mar 2008 "too pricey for what you..."
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#39 of 282 restaurants in Santa Barbara
Cuisines: American, Cajun & Creole
Price range:
$5-10
Recommended For: Breakfast/Brunch, Outdoor seating
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- 24 Mar 2008 "great for breakfast!"
- 11 Mar 2008 "Wha....2's and 3's..."
- 19 Jan 2008 "Had a rough night last..."
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#40 of 282 restaurants in Santa Barbara
Cuisines: French, Californian
Average price:
$75
- Traveller Reviews:
- 24 Mar 2008 "super expensive, but..."
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#41 of 282 restaurants in Santa Barbara
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- 1 Apr 2008 "sooo good, but pricey..."
- 19 Jan 2008 "Try anything there..."
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#42 of 282 restaurants in Santa Barbara
Cuisine: Italian
Price range:
$20-35
Recommended For: Child-friendly, Outdoor seating
- Traveller Reviews:
- 31 May 2008 "Haven't been there in a..."
- 3 Apr 2008 "I really love a white..."
- 27 Mar 2008 "Sad to Say..."
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#43 of 282 restaurants in Santa Barbara
Cuisines: American, Contemporary
Average price:
$35
Recommended For: Romantic, Outdoor seating, Local cuisine
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- 1 Apr 2008 "when i have free money..."
- 24 Feb 2008 "Awesome service and good..."
- 13 Jan 2008 "Blueberry lemon drop!"
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#44 of 282 restaurants in Santa Barbara
Cuisines: Bakery, Family Fare
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- 1 Apr 2008 "love it, but pricey"
- 24 Mar 2008 "pretty good. . . wasnt..."
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#45 of 282 restaurants in Santa Barbara
Cuisine: Contemporary
Price range:
$50-75
Recommended For: Romantic
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- 2 May 2008 "Not worth the money"
- 24 Mar 2008 "great lamb!"
- 23 Jan 2008 "Another excellent..."
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#46 of 282 restaurants in Santa Barbara
Cuisines: American, Mediterranean, Californian
Average price:
$35
Recommended For: Romantic, Child-friendly, Outdoor seating
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- 16 Feb 2008 "Really hidden gem..."
- 16 Jan 2008 "Cosmo Salad Addict"
- 11 Oct 2007 "Delicious food and charming ambience!"
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#47 of 282 restaurants in Santa Barbara
Cuisine: American
Price range:
$10-20
Recommended For: Outdoor seating
- Traveller Reviews:
- 30 Apr 2008 "Pulled-Pork sandwich is..."
- 16 Feb 2008 "Fun brewhouse -- great..."
- 27 Jan 2008 "great food but bad..."
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#48 of 282 restaurants in Santa Barbara
Cuisine: Mexican
- Traveller Reviews:
- 24 Mar 2008 "LOVE THEM"
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#49 of 282 restaurants in Santa Barbara
Cuisine: Healthy
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- 28 Mar 2008 "Healthy but boring"
- 16 Feb 2008 "Ok, great, fresh, fast..."
- 13 Feb 2008 "Great food. I have not..."
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#50 of 282 restaurants in Santa Barbara
Cuisine: French
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- 24 Jul 2008 "A great experience all the way around"
- 29 Apr 2008 "Elementini's are nice"
- 21 Feb 2008 "Food so far has been..."
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#51 of 282 restaurants in Santa Barbara
Cuisine: American
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- 3 May 2008 "Yummy!"
- 28 Mar 2008 "Good food, but they..."
- 16 Feb 2008 "Good fried green..."
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#52 of 282 restaurants in Santa Barbara
Cuisines: American, Hamburgers, Fast food
Price range:
$1-20
- Traveller Reviews:
- 1 Apr 2008 "my little bro LOVES this..."
- 23 Dec 2007 "Love coming here for..."
- 12 Dec 2007 "fun for families with..."
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#53 of 282 restaurants in Santa Barbara
Cuisines: Sushi, Japanese
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- 15 Jan 2008 "oh yummms!"
- 6 Jan 2008 "THE BEST PLACE FOR..."
- 23 Dec 2007 "fresh sushi, tatami rooms"
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#54 of 282 restaurants in Santa Barbara
Cuisines: American, Eclectic
Average price:
$22
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- 2 Jul 2008 "Fantastic new appetizer menu...!"
- 28 Mar 2008 "Best place for dinner..."
- 16 Feb 2008 "GREAT food, really fun..."
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#55 of 282 restaurants in Santa Barbara
Cuisine: Dessert
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- 16 Feb 2008 "Incredible ice cream and..."
- 1 Feb 2008 "This place has been..."
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#56 of 282 restaurants in Santa Barbara
Cuisines: Healthy, Fast food
Price range:
$1-20
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- 15 Jan 2008 "Although i prefer juice..."
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#57 of 282 restaurants in Santa Barbara
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- 8 Mar 2008 "Delightful Euro pastries"
- 28 Jan 2008 "Delicious!"
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#58 of 282 restaurants in Santa Barbara
Cuisines: American, Californian
Average price:
$50
Recommended For: Romantic, Outdoor seating
- Traveller Reviews:
- 23 Jun 2008 "A 3 hour wait!"
- 31 Mar 2008 "Pricey but the quality of the food is good"
- 24 Mar 2008 "mmmmm mmmm$$$$"
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#59 of 282 restaurants in Santa Barbara
Cuisine: Italian
- Traveller Reviews:
- 8 Feb 2008 "Should Have Been Better"
- 20 Dec 2007 "MOST AMAZING RESTAURANT..."
- 14 Dec 2007 "Mediocre for the price"
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#60 of 282 restaurants in Santa Barbara
Cuisines: Italian, Pizza
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- 16 Feb 2008 "YUM amazing authentic..."
- 15 Nov 2007 "I love this neighborhood..."
- 26 Jul 2007 "go somewhre else...."
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#61 of 282 restaurants in Santa Barbara
Cuisine: Seafood
Price range:
$31-40
- Traveller Reviews:
- 24 Mar 2008 "Good place for fish."
- 19 Jan 2008 "All I have to say, HAPPY..."
- 23 Dec 2007 "really delicious..."
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#62 of 282 restaurants in Santa Barbara
Cuisines: Delicatessen, Soups
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- 3 Mar 2008 "It's a great sandwhich..."
- 19 Jan 2008 "Good sandwhichs, a..."
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#63 of 282 restaurants in Santa Barbara
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- 19 Jan 2008 "Now I say this is the..."
- 15 Jan 2008 "YUMMMMMSSS... is all I..."
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#64 of 282 restaurants in Santa Barbara
Cuisines: American, Hamburgers
Price range:
$5-10
Recommended For: Outdoor seating
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- 27 May 2008 "we liked it."
- 5 May 2008 "Kahuna Grill is AMAZING..."
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#65 of 282 restaurants in Santa Barbara
Cuisines: Delicatessen, Soups
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- 31 May 2008 "My son's favorite place..."
- 28 Jan 2008 "GREAT sandwiches!!"
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#66 of 282 restaurants in Santa Barbara
Cuisines: American, Continental
Average price:
$20
Recommended For: Romantic, Outdoor seating
- Traveller Reviews:
- 14 Apr 2008 "a chill place to eat..."
- 6 Apr 2008 "A Bad End to a Great Santa Barbara Weekend"
- 7 Dec 2007 "Breakfast place for me..."
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#67 of 282 restaurants in Santa Barbara
Cuisine: Mexican
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- 1 Apr 2008 "best guacamole EVER!"
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#68 of 282 restaurants in Santa Barbara
Cuisine: American
Average price:
$20
- Traveller Reviews:
- 8 Mar 2008 "First one to rank as a..."
- 27 Jan 2008 "best burgers in town!!"
- 23 Jan 2008 "Great beer. SB Blonde..."
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#69 of 282 restaurants in Santa Barbara
Cuisine: Steakhouse
- Traveller Reviews:
- 8 Jun 2008 "GREAT Place for dinner"
- 9 May 2008 "Aspires to the quality of the national chain"
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#70 of 282 restaurants in Santa Barbara
Cuisines: Mexican, Fast food
Price range:
$1-20
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