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- OTOpenTable DinerCoastal North Carolina •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoJamie was an amazing server and setting up the table with rose pedals was a super unexpected touch being I was celebrating my anniversary. Complimenary pink bubbles were also awesome. The octopus special and peel and eat shrimp were perfectly prepared. 5/5. Will be back again!!!More infoIntermezzo By Wine CaskPrice: Expensive• Californian• Santa Barbara•4.9
- FFFrankFvipLos Angeles •9 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoGreat evening with delicious food. The cocktails were interesting and well prepared. This is a new star in the downtown Santa Barbara scene!More infoGalaPrice: Expensive• European• Santa Barbara•4.6
- MGMaryGvipPhoenix / Arizona •24 reviews5.0Dined on Sep 22, 2023An overall excellent experience. Wonderful food and service.More infoChase RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Italian• Santa Barbara•4.1
- DDDeidreDCalifornia Central Coast •4 reviews5.0Dined on Sep 20, 2023Four of us went to Roy’s It was a wide variety of options on the menu All of our meals were deliciousMore infoRoyPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Santa Barbara•4.3
- GRGenR88California Central Coast •3 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023Very delicious. I got the huevos rancheros and my boyfriend got the smoked salmon bagel. We also shared the fruit plate and a side of bacon and sausage. The sides of bacon and sausage were delicious but it was only 3 pieces of bacon and 2 pieces of sausage for 12 dollars total. Our service was very nice but not very attentive, granted it was New Year’s Day so most people are tired. Overall a very enjoyable experience. Definitely would love to come and try out the dinner menu sometime.More infoFinch & ForkPrice: Expensive• American• Santa Barbara•4.2
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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.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Santa Barbara is Bedda Mia
The best vegan restaurants in Santa Barbara are Stonehouse at San Ysidro Ranch, Bibi Ji and Secret Bao
The best vegetarian restaurants in Santa Barbara are Stonehouse at San Ysidro Ranch, OKU and Convivo
The restaurants with the best service in Santa Barbara are Bedda Mia, The Lark - Santa Barbara and Barbareño
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Santa Barbara are Bedda Mia, The Lark - Santa Barbara and Stonehouse at San Ysidro Ranch
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