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Downey's

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#8 of 284 restaurants in Santa Barbara
  • Cuisines: French, Californian
  • Average price*: $ 80
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4 of 5 stars
San Francisco Bay Area
Mar 19, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

My husband and I made Downey's our last stop on our three-day food tour of Santa Barbara (having already eaten at Bouchon and Square One). We saved Downey's for last because we anticipated it would be the best. Overall, it offered a tasty but predictable experience. (For comparison sake, the food was comparable to our dishes at Bouchon and Square... more

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5 of 5 stars
Yucaipa, California
Feb 21, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

From the time you walk in to this lovely restaurant, the service is welcoming and friendly. We had a table in the back of the restaurant, so we could see everything. The food was divine. The salads and appetizers were excellent. The wine list is really extensive with a wonderful selection. Our entees were tres magnifique! And we had to... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 12, 2007

Great people, formal but relaxed, epicurean perfection. more

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5 of 5 stars
Santa Barbara, California
Dec 2, 2005
7/7 found this review helpful

Downey's is far and away the best place in town to eat when you balance food quality and inventiveness (excellent), service (excellent), decor (pretty nice), and price (expensive but worth it). The dining experience is quiet and civilized, this is not a bar scene restaurant. Wine list carefully chosen. There is nothing trendy or hip about Downey's, and that is... more

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5 of 5 stars
united states
Jun 5, 2005
8/8 found this review helpful

Ate for the 1st time at Downeys last night..absolutley loved everything about it...ambience,food and service were top-notch. Loved the way the chef took advantage of the wonderful fresh produce available at the local farmers' markets. The fresh seasonal berries used in the desserts were really a treat! This is the perfect special occasion restaurant! Will definitley return soon. more

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Downey's Address

1305 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Tel: (805) 966-5006
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.