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Downey's Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Website: http://www.DowneysSB.com
  • Email: Dinewell@DowneysSB.com
  • Phone: (805) 966-5006
  • Hours of Operation: Dinner: Sunday: 5:30pm - 9:00pm, Tuesday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 9:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 9:30pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Californian, French
  • Executive Chef: John Downey
  • Dress Code: Smart Casual
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Beer, Farm to Table, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Catering: Classical intimate dinner parties in your home with Chef John Downey for 6-20 guests.
  • Private Party Facilities: Downey's restaurant is yours for the evening. Subject to availability, you may reserve our entire dining room for your dinner party. Chef John will plan a special menu for your party of 20-48 people. No room charges, but minimum expenditure is required. Amount will depend upon day of the week and season.
  • Private Party Contact: John Downey (805) 966-5006

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Victoria
  • Parking: Street Parking
  • Parking Details: On street parking or two public lots available nearby.
A word from Downey's
Fresh produce from the Santa Barbara Farmers' Market is skilfully prepared with sustainable seafood and naturally-raised meats by acclaimed Chef John Downey. We invite you to join us for dinner and taste why Downey's has been Zagat Survey's top-rated Santa Barbara restaurant for 26 consecutive… years. The Downey family take great pride in their small, intimate restaurant. John heads the experienced kitchen staff aided by Liz who also handles the wine list and manages the dining room. You will be served by experienced and knowledgeable professionals who know when to be present and when to leave you to enjoy your dinner.Continued
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Downey's
4.5
103 $31 to $50 restaurant
Awards voted by OpenTable diners
  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Food
  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Service
  • Diners' Choice WinnerCalifornian
Diner Reviews
  • "Our party was celebrating a birthday. The service was great and the food was even better...."
    Dined on 11/25/2013
  • "Both food and service are excellent. It is a bit pricy and the place could use more "atmosphere" but I would recommend i..."
    Dined on 12/2/2013
  • "Cheerfully greeted and made to feel most welcome by Liz, the owner/chef’s wife. There is something to be said when the o..."
    Dined on 12/3/2013
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  • Four Course Prix Fixe Meal for $55.00
    Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM›
    Four Course Prix Fixe Meal for $55.00. Excludes Tax and Tip. . Menu changes daily. Call for details. Not available on special menu nights. Special valid Nov 17, 2013 - Dec 14, 2013 on Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM. Offer valid November 17, 2013 - December 14, 2013
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Diners' Choice Awards
  • Santa Barbara Winners
  • Best Food
  • Best Overall
  • Best Service
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Notable Wine List
  • Romantic
  • Special Occasion
  • California Central Coast Winners
  • Best Food
  • Best Service
  • Californian
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