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Booked 5 times todayFood was really tasty, the Branzino fish was excellent ( and spicy which we like ), but took awhile to come, so be aware of that. The service was just ok, but they were pretty busy, as it was a Saturday night. More
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This restaurant is excellent for food, service,wine and about everything else. Don’t miss it if you are in santa Barbara. A real gem! More
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Our evening at Olio e Limone was delightful. The service was exceptional. The cocktails were perfect. The meal was memorable. We will happily return whenever we visit Santa Barbara More
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Had a great tasty lunch in the rain. Inside a very warm, affable room. More
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Great experience. More
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My husband and I went here on New Year's Eve. We had a table for two in the back. The booths are small and have curtains that divide each table. Very private vibe. The food was awesome. Each dish we tried was great. Highly recommend the brie dish and tuna tartare. More
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We were seated at a wonderful table with fresh rose petals on it, so romantic. Rack of lamb was cooked to perfection, and duck breast was very good as well, prepared in a delicious sauce. Waiter was attentive and friendly, nice wine list, all good. More
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Great food and service. There is a lively bar scene that opens into the dining room. I would suggest a later dinner if you are looking for quiet conversation. More
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Food was incredible, mix of flavours. Service was impecable and atmosphere W was great.solo diner. More
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Lovely atmosphere and beautifully prepared local, organic ingredients. More
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Great service from Clayton! Felt well taken care of by him and Manager Michael Brand. Ordered a few bottles of wine, all served at the perfect temperature and in Riedel glasses! Food was exceptional! Had the wagyu tataki (basically thin slices of steak plated like sushi) & bison ribeye a very unique, but flavorful cut. Highly recommended! More
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We’ve been going to Cá Dario’s for 18 years now. The food, service and ambiance continues to be the best. More
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The Mgr was extremely nice and knowledgeable. Small pours on the white wine. The Brussel Sprouts were too sweet for a veggie. We will try it again. More
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Fantastic service ~ waiter was amazing. Ambiance a bit on the cold side ~ too much stonework? Could do with warming up a bit/get an interior decorator in there....?? More
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Three friends met at Jane for lunch on a rainy day; the place was hopping. Clearly locals know a good place for a good lunch. We had Kale and Greek salads, both excellent. The burger at the other table looked enormous! Something on the menu for everyone. More
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The benches need to be restuffed, too soft! Otherwise, great food, good weekly specials for locals Mon-Thr, great value!. More
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New favorite in SB. Scott was fantastic and the food is fresh, interesting and perfect proportions. More
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Top notch ! My favorite in Santa Barbara. Amazing food, drinks, ambiance. Very romantic, real Mediterranean restaurant. More
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The food was great and the servers made up for our earlier troubles. We arrived for a 7pm reservation. No one greeted us. Eventually we walked up to the bar to ask did help. They seemed frazzled and the hostess offered us a makeshift table in the walkway. We asked if we could wait for a more comfortable table. She said sure. We were seated at 7:45pm. We appreciated the drink brought to us and the yummy food but the table situation was strange. We will try them again. More
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Food and drinks were excellent. Room was cold and a bit noisy though. More
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Our waiter Jamie made the meal most enjoyable. Ambiance was warm and food very good. More
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We are a family of 4 and our brunch was super. Very good servings for a hungry crowd. We don't have our pet but good to see people are allowed to bring their pet in the restaurant. More
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We brought friends who had not been to Joe's before and we all had a great time, the food was excellent. The only issue we had was a table of four guys next to us who were way too loud. More
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Every time I visit Santa Barbara I enjoy going to Olio Pizzeria for their salumi e frommagi assortiti and a glass of Sangiovese (or 2). Love the atmosphere, decor, and ambiance. Pizzas are also diverse and delicious. More
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Extensive menu and quality Chinese food. Traditional offerings well prepared. More
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We got to El Encanto 15 minutes early, so we walked through the pathways around the “Turtle Pond” and the Cottages back to the restaurant. Charming! Robin our server was a delight and the food was fresh, delicious and beautifully presented. First time there for my wife and now she’s thinking of reasons we should go back soon. More
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Fantastic spot! We loved sitting out back in the outdoor patio. Very cozy and romantic to be sure. The food was also first rate! Service was exceptional! We’ll be back soon! More
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Fantastic pizza and selections off the CaDario menu next door. Best food in Santa Barbara and great service. More
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Everything was very tasty and well prepared. Handsome portions and great service. More
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Nice & Accommodating staff More
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Great food, great service, great ambience. The first place to eat when you visit SB! More
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This was my second visit to Mollie’s. The food was excellent. The service was good however there was only one girl taking care of the whole room at lunch. So I gave the rating a 4 rather than 5. I thought there should have been two people helping with the floor. Other than that, Mollie herself graciously greeted us as she did during my first visit. And that was very nice of her. It was nice to see her smiling face again. I would highly recommend Mollie’s to my friends. More
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Creative, delicious, perfectly cooked but some quirks and deficits. Flatbread starters are not flatbread. These are hot, poofy, chewy, mini pita pockets or naan with nothing on them however a dip is provided. Cinnamon chicken had no sides, just chicken. Desert menu is sparse and uninspiring. For example, the "Milk and Cookies" was deconstructed style with a tiny dollop of cookie dough, chocolate chip ice cream, and a frozen puck of dulce d leche. The latter was impossible to penetrate. The server acknowledged this was not right. Nevertheless, what we could scrape was not sweet at all and tasted like pure fat. I would go back again for another try since my salmon with risotto dish was excellent. Incidentally, it was broiled and not pan seared as the server has said. I actually preferred it broiled. BTW. the red wine by the glass offerings were stellar. They know their wines. More
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We had a great girlfriends get together at Chase. Beautiful ambience, good food, good service and an all around good evening. More
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Pizza was good, so was meatballs. It was a bit chilly since it is an open restaurant. There is a bar with tv screens featuring sports events. A lot of families. Service was excellent. More
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Seven of us had a graduation lunch at Harbor, and the view, the food and the service all were spectacular! We loved the restaurant, the wharf on which it is perched, and the pelicans outside. What a classic but relatively informal ambience with classic seafood specials and large portions. More
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Really good food. Great service. More
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Great service from Adam. Manager was on top of things. Great view of the harbor. Kitchen had trouble reading the order so a couple of do-overs. Will definitely eat here again. More
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What a fabulous Mexican restaurant that we’ve never been to All three of us had the fajitas, which were amazing. The chips And salsa was delish And we will for sure go back. More
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Amazing food: delicious, fresh, excellent seafood and poke. We'll be back. More
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We have a group of 10 friends and we go out every Sat. nite. This is perfect prices, food & local. Lots of TVs so guys can watch sports if they want while girls talk. More
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The All You Can Eat BBQ PopUp hosted by Chef Ross of HopeRanchGrill will be an unusual pop-up event that will take place on a gorgeous afternoon. On Saturday, February 10th, 2018 - 75 people, casually dressed will come to dine in a public, yet secret place in Santa Barbara, California. All guests will eat in splendor at a location they’ll only learn about minutes before they arrive.
All the produce is organic and locally grown and picked the day of the event from John Givens Farm.More
Discover Santa Barbara
Only a two-hour jaunt from Los Angeles, Santa Barbara is a busy seaside town with a relaxed vibe and proximity to California's booming wine region. Sometimes called the American Riviera, Santa Barbara exudes alfresco charm while benefiting from local, fresh produce and sustainably harvested seafood. From the taco trail to cracked fresh crab at the pier to eclectic wine bars with delicate snacks, Santa Barbara is a culinary delight for a range of tastes. One thing you won't find much of is pretentious, black-tie dining; Santa Barbara prefers it low-profile. Fresh and local is the name of the game here. Copious nearby ranch land, wine country and independent distillers and breweries keep chefs inspired to design their menus with a distinctly local bent.
