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1. Bouchon
1,092 reviews
Closed Now
French, European
$$$$
Menu
“I had the
duck
and it was fall-off-the-bone delicious, just amazing.”
“The entrees were absolute standouts: Braised short rib with
risotto
, rack of...”
Reserve
2. Toma Restaurant and Bar
2,004 reviews
Closed Now
Italian, Mediterranean
$$$$
Menu
“My uncle had the
lamb
chops and also sa...”
“Delicious
gnocchi
”
Reserve
3. The Black Sheep
290 reviews
Closed Now
Gastropub
$$ - $$$
Menu
“... Ramen was superb and the confit
duck
was as good as we get in south west ...”
“... in sauce that begs for more
crostini
to soak it up; savory and stunning d...”
4. Barbareno
260 reviews
Closed Now
American, Contemporary
$$ - $$$
Menu
“... rich and delightful to the
palate
.”
“... for any
special occasion
or just to...”
Reserve
5. Savoy Cafe & Deli
373 reviews
Closed today
Soups, Deli
$$ - $$$
Menu
“Good
Sandwiches
, Services and Outdoor Dining”
“Good for lunch as they have good
sandwiches
and bakery items.”
6. Zaytoon
403 reviews
Closed Now
Lebanese, Mediterranean
$$ - $$$
“I had the chicken kebab and my husband had the
lamb
- both were superb.”
“Authentic Lebanese
cuisine
”
7. Arigato Sushi
574 reviews
Closed Now
Japanese, Sushi
$$ - $$$
Menu
“Very happy taste buds”
“Good to visit back”
8. Loquita Santa Barbara
299 reviews
Open Now
Latin, Mediterranean
$$ - $$$
Menu
“The
seafood paella
was one of the best we've ever had.”
“
Patatas Bravas
: we initially were going to order something else instead of th...”
9. Cold Spring Tavern
392 reviews
Open Now
American, Bar
$$ - $$$
Menu
“best onion rings EVER!”
“Classic”
10. Finney's
220 reviews
American, Brew Pub
$$ - $$$
Menu
“
Nachos
, tacos, beers and good service”
“... reduce the capacity of the basket... COME ONE
tater tots
are not expensive!”
11. Jane
577 reviews
Closed today
American, International
$$ - $$$
Menu
“I’m a
pasta
lover and thoroughly enjoyed the chicken fettuccine.”
“The
Salmon salad
was another excellent...”
12. Opal Restaurant and Bar
906 reviews
Closed Now
Italian, American
$$ - $$$
Menu
“My husband then had their perfectly prepared seared Ahi
Tuna
on a bed of Asia...”
“... with a small
salad
, delicious, foll...”
Reserve
13. Boathouse at Hendry's Beach
1,297 reviews
Open Now
American, Bar
$$ - $$$
Menu
“Fresh fish done right, yummy cocktails, great
chowder
.”
“*pictured is crab cakes and lobster mac’n’ cheese and a few pieces of
calamari
”
14. The Palace Grill
638 reviews
Closed Now
Seafood, American
$$ - $$$
Menu
“Our mains were Blackened Redfish ($32), Blackened
Catfish
($24), Blackened Sa...”
“Platter includes your choice of
bread pudding
soufflé or dark choc.”
15. Brophy Bros.
2,546 reviews
Open Now
American, Bar
$$ - $$$
“Fun energetic
bar
restaurant overlooking the marina.”
“Our selections included the
clam chowder
(just wonderful), crab cake entree (...”
16. The Lark
1,029 reviews
Closed Now
American
$$ - $$$
“... buttermilk
salad
, the squash, the s...”
“We started with that little gym
salad
,...”
17. Santo Mezcal
206 reviews
Open Now
Mexican, Latin
$$ - $$$
“We ordered coffee, the
Breakfast Burrito
and Chilaquiles with 2 Over Easy Eggs.”
“Try the steak
tacos
- they were fantastic!”
Order online
18. Olio E Limone Ristorante
523 reviews
Closed Now
Italian, Mediterranean
$$$$
Menu
“... which many of us ordered - the
duck
ravioli, rabbit ravioli, and halibut.”
“For dinner we had ravioli stuffed with
eggplant
and goat cheese and rack of l...”
Reserve
19. Santa Barbara Shellfish Company
1,678 reviews
Open Now
American, Seafood
$$ - $$$
Menu
“Excellent
lobster roll
and shrimp tacos - fresh, delicious & v generous porti...”
“... scallops, crab, shrimp,
clam chowder
, lobster bisque... are the best in t...”
20. Lure Fish House
413 reviews
Open Now
American, Seafood
$$ - $$$
“... outer and tender interior, the sand dabs, and the charbroiled
oysters
.”
“My wife and I had the crispy calamari and the
cioppino
.”
Order online
21. Finch & Fork
524 reviews
Closes in 15 min
American, Bar
$$ - $$$
Menu
“I had the NY strip steak as my entree & my mom had the
trout
.”
“The food was excellent: big and juicy sea scallops, tender
duck breast
... Lov...”
Reserve
22. Olio Pizzeria
382 reviews
Open Now
Italian, Pizza
$$ - $$$
“
Meatballs
were good as was the sauce.”
“Lovely pizza average service”
Reserve
23. Mesa Verde Restaurant
318 reviews
Open Now
Healthy, Contemporary
$$ - $$$
Menu
“Best food in town”
“Great vegetarian meal in an...”
24. Santa Barbara FisHouse
1,093 reviews
Open Now
American, Bar
$$ - $$$
Menu
“We had 2 excellent lunches: a large macademia crusted
mahi mahi
with rice & e...”
“She chose the Sea
Bass
and I chose the Salmon: delicious!”
Order online
25. Petit Valentien
279 reviews
Open Now
French, European
$$ - $$$
Menu
“... if you see the
quail
, veal, sea bas...”
“Intimate Birthday Dinner”
26. The Brewhouse
489 reviews
Open Now
Brew Pub, Bar
$$ - $$$
“
Salmon
sammy”
“
Great beer selection
, tastes offered.”
27. Stella Mare's
311 reviews
Closes in 15 min
French
$$ - $$$
Menu
“
Escargot
was served in the shell.”
“The
Escargot
, french onion soup, and Pate were standouts.”
Reserve
28. Via Maestra 42
235 reviews
Open Now
Italian
$$ - $$$
“... lasagna, the bucatini all'amatriciana and the
tiramisu
(sooooo yum!!!).”
“My other go-to meal is the
Toscana
sandwich and one of their delicious vegeta...”
Order online
29. Bella Vista
489 reviews
Open Now
American
$$$$
Menu
“Pleasant Lunch in the Sun”
“Relaxed dining overlooking the Pacific...”
30. Chad's Cafe
1,150 reviews
Open Now
American, Cafe
$$ - $$$
Menu
“... brunch options like
eggs benedict
.”
“Loved the latte,
eggs benedict
and panc...”
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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Barbara
What are the best restaurants in Santa Barbara that deliver?
Some of the most popular restaurants in Santa Barbara that deliver are:
Savoy Cafe & Deli
Eureka!
Persona Pizzeria
What are the best restaurants in Santa Barbara that provide takeout?
Some of the most popular restaurants in Santa Barbara that provide takeout are:
East Beach Tacos
Handlebar Coffee Roasters
McConnell's Fine Ice Creams
What are the most popular restaurants in Santa Barbara?
The best restaurants in Santa Barbara include:
East Beach Tacos
Handlebar Coffee Roasters
McConnell's Fine Ice Creams
What are the best restaurants in Santa Barbara for families with children?
Some of the best restaurants in Santa Barbara for families with children include:
Los Agaves
McConnell's Fine Ice Creams
Mony's Mexican Food
What are the best restaurants in Santa Barbara for cheap eats?
Some of the most popular restaurants in Santa Barbara for cheap eats include:
East Beach Tacos
Handlebar Coffee Roasters
Mony's Mexican Food