Santa Barbara Restaurants

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Restaurants in Santa Barbara

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The Black Sheep
310
French, Wine Bar, Gastropub££ - £££
Bouchon
1,112
French, European££££
Toma Restaurant and Bar
2,052
Italian, Mediterranean, Contemporary, Tuscan££££
Barbareño
277
American, Contemporary, Fusion££ - £££
Opal Restaurant and Bar
929
Italian, American££ - £££
Olio E Limone Ristorante
534
Italian, Mediterranean, Sicilian, Southern-Italian££££
Finch & Fork
529
American, Contemporary££ - £££
Sandbar Cocina y Tequila
804
Mexican, Southwestern, Latin, Bar££ - £££
Olio Pizzeria
389
Italian, Pizza, Mediterranean££ - £££
Stella Mare's
327
French££ - £££
Fine Dining
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Bouchon
1,112
French, European££££
Toma Restaurant and Bar
2,052
Italian, Mediterranean, Contemporary, Tuscan££££
Olio E Limone Ristorante
534
Italian, Mediterranean, Sicilian, Southern-Italian££££
Bella Vista
489
American££££
Wine Cask Restaurant
280
American, Seafood, Mediterranean, Wine Bar££££
The Dining Room And Terrace
288
American, International££££
Tydes
109
American, Seafood££££
the stonehouse
94
American, International££££
Blackbird
64
American££££
Yoichi's
34
Japanese, Sushi, Asian££££
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Kanaloa Seafood
47
Seafood££ - £££
East Beach Tacos
209
Mexican, Fast food£
Brophy Bros.
2,613
American, Bar, Seafood, Soups££ - £££
Barbareño
277
American, Contemporary, Fusion££ - £££
Boathouse at Hendry's Beach
1,362
American, Bar, Seafood££ - £££
Bouchon
1,112
French, European££££
The Lark
1,058
American££ - £££
Santa Barbara Shellfish Company
1,722
American, Seafood££ - £££
Savoy Cafe & Deli
380
Deli, Healthy, Wine Bar, Soups££ - £££
The Black Sheep
310
French, Wine Bar, Gastropub££ - £££
Jane
597
American, International££ - £££
Budget-friendly bites
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The Black Sheep
310
French, Wine Bar, Gastropub££ - £££
Los Agaves
1,264
Mexican, Latin££ - £££
Savoy Cafe & Deli
380
Deli, Healthy, Wine Bar, Soups££ - £££
Zaytoon
416
Lebanese, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern££ - £££
Arigato Sushi
580
Japanese, Sushi, Asian££ - £££
Jeannine's Bakery
226
American, Cafe££ - £££
Barbareño
277
American, Contemporary, Fusion££ - £££
Lilac Patisserie
227
American, Cafe££ - £££
The Palace Grill
647
American, Cajun & Creole, Seafood££ - £££
Bars & pubs
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Santa Barbara Public Market
188
Pizza, Mediterranean, Sushi££ - £££
Armada Wine & Beer Merchant
13
Wine Bar££ - £££
Validation Ale
4
American, Brew Pub, Bar, Pub££ - £££
Dusk Craft Bar
2
Mexican, Bar, Seafood, Pub££ - £££
Aperitivo
1
Italian
Unbearable Skee Lodge
2
American, Bar, Seafood, Pub
Delivery Available
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Los Agaves
1,264
Mexican, Latin££ - £££
Lilac Patisserie
227
American, Cafe££ - £££
Lure Fish House
425
American, Seafood££ - £££
Santo Mezcal
238
Mexican, Latin££ - £££
Santa Barbara FisHouse
1,132
American, Bar, Seafood££ - £££
Sandbar Cocina y Tequila
804
Mexican, Southwestern, Latin, Bar££ - £££
Via Maestra 42
247
Italian££ - £££
Renaud's Patisserie & Bistro
202
French, Cafe, European££ - £££
Outdoor Seating Available
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East Beach Tacos
209
Mexican, Fast food£
Bouchon
1,112
French, European££££
Savoy Cafe & Deli
380
Deli, Healthy, Wine Bar, Soups££ - £££
Zaytoon
416
Lebanese, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern££ - £££
Arigato Sushi
580
Japanese, Sushi, Asian££ - £££
Jeannine's Bakery
226
American, Cafe££ - £££
Barbareño
277
American, Contemporary, Fusion££ - £££
Lilac Patisserie
227
American, Cafe££ - £££
Top Restaurants in Santa Barbara
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French, Wine Bar££ - £££Menu
French-inspired bistro serving a diverse menu including cauliflower, burrata with peaches and tomatoes, and beef bourguignon. Features an extensive, curated wine list in a relaxed atmosphere.
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French, European££££Menu
Savor a mix of French and American flavors, known for its herbed chicken and short ribs, paired with a curated selection of local wines in a refined setting.
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Italian, Mediterranean££££Menu
Near the beach, this Italian eatery serves local seasonal dishes, including fresh seafood and homemade pasta, complemented by a selection of creative desserts.
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Lebanese, Mediterranean££ - £££
Mediterranean venue offering an array of dishes such as chicken kebab and shawarma in a serene courtyard setting with fire-pit tables and ambient lighting.
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American, Contemporary££ - £££Menu
Focusing on local ingredients, the venue presents California Cuisine with dishes such as Miso Black Cod and Baked California dessert in a casual yet refined setting.
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American, Cajun & Creole££ - £££Menu
Savor Southern flavors at this eatery with a variety of seafood and meat platters complemented by a selection of wines. Highlights include Blackened Louisiana Redfish and Jambalaya Pasta. Enjoy desserts like bread pudding.
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Italian, American££ - £££Menu
Surrounded by a vibrant locale, this dining spot features a menu rich in seafood and steak selections, with a notable filet mignon and paella. Pasta, salads, and unique cocktails complement the offerings.
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American, International££ - £££Menu
Behind its rustic facade, this French-style dining spot serves a menu with international flair, featuring dishes like roasted artichoke, sea bass stew, and coconut chiffon cake.
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American, Bar££ - £££Menu
Renowned for its seafood, the menu features ahi tuna, crab cakes, and a generously portioned calamari. Enjoy the beachfront ambiance and varied options, including brunch dishes like French Toast.
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American, Brew Pub££ - £££Menu
Featuring a menu that spans from mushroom truffle pizza to lobster rolls, this eatery by the pier offers a selection of flatbreads, salads, and burgers, including gluten-free options.
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American, Bar££ - £££
Harbor-side dining featuring hearty seafood servings, from creamy clam chowder to crispy fish and chips. Enjoy fresh catches and a convivial atmosphere with harbor views.
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American, Seafood££ - £££
Seafood-focused eatery featuring fresh, creatively prepared dishes such as lobster squid ink ravioli and sand dabs. Pleasant ambiance with rare finds and outdoor seating.
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American££ - £££Menu
Serves inventive shared plates in the Funk Zone, with notable dishes including crispy Brussels sprouts and skillet cornbread. Enjoy a variety of fresh ingredients in a contemporary space.
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American, Contemporary££££Menu
4.7 mi
Montecito
Featuring a mixed menu of American classics, this restaurant highlights dishes like steak Diane and baked Alaska, served with a side of garden views for a scenic dining experience.
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Italian, Mediterranean££££Menu
Italian cuisine takes center stage with homemade pasta and standout dishes like duck ravioli and roasted half chicken. Complimentary desserts and an import store add to the dining experience.
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American, Seafood££ - £££Menu
Casual seaside dining experience featuring an array of local seafood, including whole crab and spiny lobster, complemented by scenic ocean views and ample servings.
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Latin, Mediterranean££ - £££Menu
Courtyard dining with a Spanish flair, featuring a selection of tapas, paella, and creative cocktails. The croquettes and jamon receive favorable mentions amid a vibrant atmosphere.
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Mexican, Latin££ - £££
Serves upscale Mexican cuisine, featuring ribeye and shredded beef tacos, seafood enchiladas, and unique ceviche. Outdoor seating available in the Funk Zone.
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American, Brew Pub££ - £££Menu
Casual dining venue known for its craft beer selection and varied menu, including standout enchiladas and burgers, complemented by live music and happy hour.
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American, Cafe££ - £££Menu
Beach-proximate venue for breakfast with a variety of omelettes, pancakes, and benedicts. Generous portions and options like huevos rancheros and corned beef hash complement the outdoor dining experience.
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American, Bar££ - £££Menu
Seafood-focused eatery serving local catch, highlighted by calamari and macadamia-crusted sea bass. Features local wines and dishes like farmed abalone, with a focus on fresh ingredients.
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Mexican, Southwestern££ - £££
Popular for its lively atmosphere and Mexican fare, this spot is recognized for flavorful shrimp and fish tacos, as well as spicy salsas and bean/cheese dips. Varied seating options include an outdoor patio.
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American, Bar££ - £££
Set against a casual 50s backdrop, this diner-style eatery is noted for its hearty portions of American classics, including prime rib and homemade chips, plus a variety of breakfast options.
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Italian££££
3 mi
Montecito
Cozy spot serving a selection of Italian favorites from tender chicken piccata to truffle gnocchi. Warm bread with olives and notable pasta specials complement the mains, alongside a sweet finish of tiramisu and gelato.
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