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The Hungry Cat - Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara | Seafood
47 Reviews
Anchor Woodfire Kitchen and Bar
Santa Barbara | American
43 Reviews
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Downey's
Santa Barbara | Californian
101 Reviews
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Seagrass Restaurant
Santa Barbara | Contemporary American
86 Reviews
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Bouchon - Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara | Californian
221 Reviews
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Novo Restaurant
San Luis Obispo | Global, International
168 Reviews
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481 Reviews
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Thomas Hill Organics
Paso Robles | American
121 Reviews
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Tarpy's Roadhouse
Monterey | American
140 Reviews
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Pacific's Edge Restaurant
Carmel | American
96 Reviews

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the C restaurant + bar
Monterey | Seafood
51 Reviews
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Seagrass Restaurant
Santa Barbara | Contemporary American
86 Reviews
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Anton & Michel Restaurant
Carmel | European
84 Reviews
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76 Reviews
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Finch & Fork: Corner Grill Cocktails
Santa Barbara | American
48 Reviews

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  • 77 reviews
    Santa Barbara | Californian
    I did sooo appreciate the care and respect given by your staff to my elderly parents who are both in wheelchairs ..the servers were patient and attentive .. Oftentimes I feel that they are given little respect and often overlooked on the service .. Thank you for a most enjoyable luncheon !...More
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    Santa Barbara | Contemporary American
    Loved the relaxed beautiful old world feel of the Stonehouse Restaurant. Real log fires were crackling as we arrived even for an early dinner. All the staff are friendly and it is refreshing that they don't ask you every minute "how is your dinner"? Two of us had the special soup of the day...tomato with crab which was really delicious. The salmon dish was not outstanding but good. Highly recommend the baked scallop in the shell. The chocolate souffle and homemade chocolate mint ice cream sublime! A really special place which will always be on our list for special places to go to....More
    OpenTable diner  5/16/2013
  • 57 reviews
    Santa Barbara | Contemporary American
    Recent reviews of the newly reopened Restaurant at The El Encanto Hotel have been mixed, to say the least. But our experience last evening was anything but. The entry, the bar and the terrace are beautiful. The view from our table was breathtaking, the service (Avery was our server and he was great!) was superb, and the food was absolutely delicious and the presentation was outstanding. From the Lobster Gnocchi to the Alaskan Halibut, to the Short Ribs, to the Chocolate Tart, everyting was perfect. The breads were also wonderful. Yes, the Restaurant at The El Encanto Hotel is not cheap, and the somewhat limited menu is not for everyone, but overall it is a great addition to the Santa Barbara culinary scene. We would highly recommend it!...More
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