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Restaurants in Santa Barbara

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1. Bouchon
1,060 reviewsClosed Now
French, European$$$$Menu
“I had the crispy duck breast with duck leg confit.”
“I had French onion soup to start (my favourite) followed by a trio of scallop...”
2. the black sheep
274 reviewsClosed Now
Gastropub$$ - $$$Menu
“Ohh the seared salmon.”
“... Ramen was superb and the confit duck was as good as we get in south west ...”
3. Toma Restaurant and Bar
1,929 reviewsClosed Now
Italian, Mediterranean$$$$Menu
“... linguine with shrimp, perfect scallops and the usually yummy short ribs.”
“Had the sea bass and rigatoni, both were excellent!”
4. Barbareno
250 reviewsClosed Now
American, Contemporary$$ - $$$Menu
“... I thoroughly enjoyed, and he had the burger, which was no plain burger.”
“I had the BBQ beef which was cooked perfectly and very tasty.”
5. Zaytoon
385 reviewsClosed Now
Lebanese, Mediterranean$$ - $$$
“The Baba Ghanouj was exceptional, the shawarma, which is a deconstructed shaw...”
“... Arabic food around I recommend the hummus, grills , the deserts like baklava”
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Kanaloa Seafood
38 reviewsClosed Now
Seafood$$ - $$$Menu
“Love their Food”
“On my way back to San Jose”
6. Savoy Cafe & Deli
366 reviewsClosed Now
Soups, Deli$$ - $$$Menu
“There is an amazing range of freshly baked cakes - we had the carrot cake whi...”
“In love with their breakfast burrito.”
7. Mesa Verde Restaurant
301 reviewsClosed Now
Healthy, Contemporary$$ - $$$Menu
“Fabulous Vegan Restaurant”
“... the very flavorful summer risotto.”
8. Boathouse at Hendry's Beach
1,234 reviewsClosed Now
American, Bar$$ - $$$Menu
“... of clams, mussels, shrimp, scallops and fish, plus a large crab claw to t...”
“Great open air restaurant and bar with killer bay views.”
9. Arigato Sushi
572 reviewsClosed Now
Japanese, Sushi$$ - $$$Menu
“We also loved the hot olive sashimi, gold shot(amazing), gyoza- best ever wer...”
“The uni, bigeye tuna, yellowtail, scallop and salmon contained in these rolls...”
10. Finney's
184 reviews
American, Brew Pub$$ - $$$Menu
“My husband and I were in the mood for fish tacos and some California brews fo...”
“... right up our street (serving everything from pizza, burgers, tacos etc).”
11. Figueroa Mountain Brewery
175 reviewsClosed Now
Bar, Pub$Menu
“... can bring pretzels and also order o...”
“impressed”
12. Cold Spring Tavern
392 reviewsClosed Now
American, Bar$$ - $$$Menu
“If you only want a drink the building next to the restaurant is only a bar.”
“... beaten path combining history, good food, location, and live entertainment.”
13. Loquita Santa Barbara
262 reviewsClosed Now
Latin, Mediterranean$$ - $$$Menu
“Have to try the Seafood Paella!”
“We got a selection of tapas and a seafood paella to share.”
14. Santo Mezcal
166 reviews
Mexican, Latin$$ - $$$
“Delicious Guacamole and Crab Enchiladas”
“... ended up having a delicious prawn salad with mandarins, cranberries and l...”
15. The Palace Grill
632 reviewsClosed Now
Seafood, American$$ - $$$Menu
“My only regret is that red beans and rice are only available for lunch.”
“... to the main courses of Bayou Etouffee, Stuffed Blackened Filet Mignonette...”
16. Jane
566 reviewsClosed Now
American, International$$ - $$$Menu
“Safe, romantic dinner with a view”
“Downtown Lunch”
17. Brophy Bros.
2,487 reviewsClosed Now
American, Bar$$ - $$$
“... cocktail, the clam chowder, & oysters -- everything was fresh & amazing.”
“The kids had pasta with fish, hubby had the Cioppino (best ever) and I a seaf...”
18. Petit Valentien
274 reviewsClosed Now
French$$ - $$$Menu
“The shrimp were tender and flavorful, and the pasta seemed homemade, with a n...”
“Cozy European-style restaurant w/ great...”
19. Opal Restaurant and Bar
878 reviewsClosed Now
Italian, American$$ - $$$Menu
“... were very comfortable We tried the warm seafood salad which was AMAZING.”
“The lemon grass crusted salmon was by far the BEST salmon dish I have ever had.”
20. Santa Barbara Shellfish Company
1,562 reviewsClosed Now
American, Seafood$$ - $$$Menu
“Anytime passing near, we have to stop for...”
“Anniversary getaway”
21. Olio E Limone Ristorante
505 reviewsClosed Now
Italian, Mediterranean$$$$Menu
“... of the pasta dishes as we wanted to...”
“We both had the salmon.”
22. Olio Pizzeria
376 reviewsClosed Now
Italian, Pizza$$ - $$$
“Great Pizza, Pasta, and Salad”
“The pasta dish I ordered was incredible.”
23. Lure Fish House
391 reviewsClosed Now
American, Seafood$$ - $$$
“... the Max with lobster, and that sauc...”
“... , the Ahi tuna was so fresh it was ...”
24. The Lark
1,007 reviewsClosed Now
American$$ - $$$Menu
“We enjoyed the Brussels sprouts, the little gem blue cheese and bacon salad.”
“... include the Grilled California Lamb Ribs - one of the most remarkable dis...”
25. Via Maestra 42
230 reviewsClosed Now
Italian$$ - $$$
“The best and meatiest lasagna I have ever had accompanied by great service”
“The ravioli al tartufo, linguine con vongole, branzino....divine.”
26. Finch & Fork
522 reviewsClosed Now
American, Bar$$ - $$$Menu
“Best Huevos Rancheros Eggs”
“I had the duck and she had the Mac and Cheese and a salad.”
27. Stella Mare's
302 reviewsClosed Now
French$$ - $$$Menu
“A perfect silky Cassoulet, crisp delicious Troute Almondine (twice) and the r...”
“The Escargot, french onion soup, and Pate were standouts.”
28. Holdren's Steaks & Seafood
413 reviewsClosed Now
American, Steakhouse$$ - $$$Menu
“Holdren's Steak & Seafood-LOVE”
“... the grilled artichoke appetizer, I got the lobster tail and she got halibut!”
29. Bella Vista at Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara
489 reviewsClosed Now
American$$$$Menu
“... no particular order): * Salad * Pasta * Omelet * Carving (roast beef and ...”
“... dessert) and I ordered a’la carte, pea soup and a carbonara type pasta.”
30. Enterprise Fish Co.
1,330 reviewsClosed Now
American, Seafood$$ - $$$Menu
“The swordfish was terrific and my girlfriend's pasta shrimp was apparently a...”
“My wife had the Fish skewer I had the swordfish, both were excellent.”
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