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Best restaurants in Santa Barbara

Recommended restaurants (169)

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#21
Finney's Crafthouse - Santa Barbara

Finney's Crafthouse - Santa Barbara

Modern gastropub with creative pub fare and craft cocktails.

4.4 American Restaurant
#22
Tino's Italian Grocery

Tino's Italian Grocery

Tino's Italian Grocery: Subs, Meats, Cheeses & Imported Goods

4.5 Restaurant
#23
Opal

Opal

Opal: Eclectic Californian Cuisine & Cocktails

4.5 American Restaurant
#24
Barbareño

Barbareño

Upscale American eatery with California-inspired fare.

4.5 American Restaurant
#25
Bouchon Santa Barbara

Bouchon Santa Barbara

Acclaimed Cal-French cuisine with local ingredients and wines.

4.5 Restaurant
#26
Santo Mezcal

Santo Mezcal

Lively Mexican spot with a modern twist and impressive taco list.

4.4 Mexican Restaurant
#27
The Blue Owl

The Blue Owl

Casual Asian Fusion Spot with Late Hours

4.5 Fusion Restaurant
#28
The Black Sheep Restaurant + Bar

The Black Sheep Restaurant + Bar

Eclectic American cuisine in a stylish, cozy Santa Barbara setting.

4.5 Restaurant
#29
The Lark Santa Barbara

The Lark Santa Barbara

The Lark: Upscale New American Dining in Santa Barbara

4.4 American Restaurant
#30
Flor De Maiz

Flor De Maiz

Relaxed Mexican restaurant with a lively bar and patio.

4.4 Mexican Restaurant
#31
Jill's Place Restaurant

Jill's Place Restaurant

Santa Barbara's beloved family-owned steakhouse for over 30 years.

4.5 Steakhouse
#32
Milk & honey

Milk & honey

Cozy Spanish tapas bar with creative cocktails.

4.5 Spanish Restaurant
#33
Jane

Jane

Upscale Californian dining in a cozy Santa Barbara setting.

4.5 American Restaurant
#34
The Stonehouse Restaurant

The Stonehouse Restaurant

Elegant dining in a historic stone house with garden-fresh ingredients.

4.5 American Restaurant
#35
Yoichi's | Japanese Cuisine

Yoichi's | Japanese Cuisine

Gourmet Japanese small plates and sushi in an intimate setting.

4.5 Japanese Restaurant
#36
Cajun Kitchen

Cajun Kitchen

A taste of New Orleans in Santa Barbara.

4.3 Cajun Restaurant
#37
Santa Barbara FisHouse

Santa Barbara FisHouse

Oceanfront Seafood Dining with Sunny Patio

4.3 Seafood Restaurant
#38
Shalhoob's Funk Zone Patio

Shalhoob's Funk Zone Patio

Shalhoob's Funk Zone Patio: Outdoor BBQ & American Eats

4.3 American Restaurant
#39
Chad’s Cafe

Chad’s Cafe

Santa Barbara's favorite spot for all-day breakfast with ocean views.

4.3 Breakfast
#40
Harry's Plaza Cafe

Harry's Plaza Cafe

Harry's Plaza Cafe: A Santa Barbara Comfort Food Staple Since 1968

4.3 American Restaurant