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Ranch House Wine and Cheese Pairing Experience
Alma Rosa Private Estate ExperienceBuellton$51.05 per personReserveSpecial menu
Bubbles & Brunch
Finch & ForkSanta Barbara$28.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
Botanica High Tea - Steeped in Enchantment
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel Dining RoomSanta Barbara$95.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
Whiskeys of the World Pairing Dinner
Black Angus Steakhouse - VenturaVentura$42.99 per personReserveSpecial menu
Chef's Five Course Seasonal Tasting
First & Oak at the Mirabelle InnSolvang$85.00 per personReserve
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- AAnonymousvipCalifornia Central Coast •28 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoAlways a great time… food and service is always some of the best in town. And surprisingly some of the best pizza in SB!More infoIntermezzo By Wine Cask$$$$• Californian• Santa Barbara•4.8
- TNThomasNvipOrange County •23 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoWe wanted some Italian food during the I Madonnari event at the Mission and found Chase on OpenTable on State Street. What a cool vibe. The service was excellent and the food delicious. This section of State Street is closed to car traffic so we enjoyed the outdoor dining and people watching while enjoying Chicken Marsala and Jalapeño Gorgonzola French Pork, both with pasta.More infoChase Restaurant$$$$• Italian• Santa Barbara•4.2
- OTOpenTable DinervipWashington, D.C. Area •18 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoFirst time to this new restaurant in Santa Barbara. The service team was very accommodating when our table wasn’t ready. Our waiter, Alberto, was top notch…personality, charm, personal touch, attentiveness. The crudo, oysters, quinoa potatoes and tempura squash blossoms were excellent. Sat outside which was wonderful. Plenty of heaters so not too cold. Will definitely be back!More infoGala$$$$• European• Santa Barbara•4.5
- RLRobinL1 review4.0Dined on May 8, 2023See at Tripadvisor were I have left a reference already.More infoOppi'z Bistro and Natural Pizza$$$$• Italian• Santa Barbara•4.1
- GRGenR88California Central Coast •2 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023Very delicious. I got the huevos rancheros and my boyfriend got the smoked salmon bagel. We also shared the fruit plate and a side of bacon and sausage. The sides of bacon and sausage were delicious but it was only 3 pieces of bacon and 2 pieces of sausage for 12 dollars total. Our service was very nice but not very attentive, granted it was New Year’s Day so most people are tired. Overall a very enjoyable experience. Definitely would love to come and try out the dinner menu sometime.More infoFinch & Fork$$$$• American• Santa Barbara•4.1
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.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Santa Barbara is The 'O' Bar + Kitchen at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
The best vegan restaurants in Santa Barbara are Stonehouse at San Ysidro Ranch, Convivo and OKU
The best vegetarian restaurants in Santa Barbara are OKU, Stonehouse at San Ysidro Ranch and Opal Restaurant & Bar
The restaurants with the best service in Santa Barbara are The 'O' Bar + Kitchen at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara, Bedda Mia and Barbareño
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Santa Barbara are The 'O' Bar + Kitchen at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara, Stonehouse at San Ysidro Ranch and El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel Dining Room
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