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Our first time at Les Marchands (though we had heard good things about it in the paper and from other friends.) We enjoyed a lovely table out on the patio and were unexpectedly treated to an impromptu short set of music by Kenny Loggins (who lives in SB and sometimes does these things.) The food was uniformly delicious from the get-go: a bowl of the most wonderful Castelvetrano olives in a spicy/garlicky oil and a charcuterie platter that we all shared that was plentiful and with just the right combinations of sweet, savory, and salty notes. The skirt steak was cooked perfectly mid-rare and came enveloped in a slightly sweet, mostly savory/flavorful sauce. Wine was a little pricey, even for SB, but otherwise it was a hit. We'll be back! On a night with no live music, it would be a moderate noise level or even quiet, probably, but the music (and the music maker) made it an energetic evening. More
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Das Essen war absolut perfekt. Das Filet Mignon verging auf der Zunge so zart war es More
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Anniversary breakfast, stopped in Santa Barbra for a quick breakfast on our way to Solvang. It was fast, the service was great and tasted delicious. More
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We had the fried chicken and it was light, crispy, and delightful. The ambiance was enjoyable and the service warm. Highly recommend. More
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Wondering food and very attentive service. My favorite restaurant in Santa Barbara More
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The food and service here is just wonderful and we are never disappointed when we eat here. We decided to eat at the bar this time even though we had Open Table Reservations and a nice table because we like to talk to folks while we eat. The It was a great night everything was good and they have some great values on their wine list. More
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Opal is our go-to restaurant for our office lunches. Consistently good. More
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Excellent food and cocktails More
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OUTSTANDING! DELICIOUS! GOOD FOOD! GOOD LOCATION. GOOD SERVICE More
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Superb food and excellent service at this new fine dining spot in upscale Montecito! Jeff greets you and makes you feel at home. The chef, one of the finest we have encountered in CA or anywhere, stops at your table to check on you and make sure you are pleased. Waiter makes excellent suggestions from the innovative menu. We cannot wait to return! More
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Ca'Dario is one of our favorite restaurants in downtown Santa Barbara - it's equally great for a date or with clients. The service is the best in town as well. The costata alla Fiorentina is superb and my wife loves the pollo nel coccio. More
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Great food, Ribeye steak cooked to perfection with a double baked potato. Very good wine selection and excellent service delivered by helpful efficient knowledgeable staff. Would definitely eat here again. More
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Amazing food and fabulous service. We had the tasting menu, with the wine pairing. One of the best places to eat in Santa Barbara! More
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We always enjoy the pizza and the atmosphere. Also like the fact that you can create a pizza from tons of different ingredients. The squid ink calamari is a fantastic starter. The service is always good and the do their best to accommodate table requests. More
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The food was good, the service was good, and the experience was good. No complaints. I will revisit... More
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Great food and service! Really enjoyed our meal here. Good was pretty healthy and yummy. Service was quite attentive. Definitely recommend. More
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Joe’s is always a great choice! We’ve been coming to Joe’s for over 40 years and it never disappoints. More
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Beautiful spot for a delicious lunch! The service is impeccable. More
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Outstanding service and sommelier. You must get the baked Alaska for dessert! More
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Arnoldi's is never a disappointment! While some meals on the menu are more pricey than others, they are worth the extra $$. The filet mignon so tender and cooked exactly to how I like it paired with potatoes, artichokes and garlic spinach. My mouth starts to water as I relive that amazing meal! Service was fantastic and knowledgeable, helping to pick out a nice bottle of wine. Also, they managed to pull off the perfect secret birthday dessert. My boyfriend has the best birthday thanks to Arnoldi's :) More
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The ambiance was great, classic dining room, exquisite decor, delicious food and great service. More
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Got to meet the owner who was so kind and sweet to introduce himself and to make sure that we were having a great time. I would definitely go again! More
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I really enjoy my meeting there, the services is ok More
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50th Anniversary. Italian was the choice and Chase Restaurant took great care of us. More
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This was our second visit, and the only disappointment is that I noted on my OpenTable reservtion that we were celebrating a birthday, but the restaurant didn’t recognize that in any way. More
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A lovely patio with excellent food, very attentive service, quiet enough to converse. It's a great combination. More
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Another excellent meal at Convivo, on the Santa Barbara waterfront (well, across the street, which is about as good as you can do here). The food is creative and generally delicious, and there are ample vegetarian options, although not if you want to order a larger plate. But there are enough smaller plate/tapas choices to make the large plate unnecessary. The wine list is ok -- the 'affordable' by the glass wines were a bit young (a 2017 Stolpman Syrah, for example). Service was excellent, and the outdoor ambience is attractive and dog friendly, if a bit marred by road noise from Cabrillo Blvd. so near. More
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Great food choice and fantastic service, will defineatly go back again. More
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Birthday and so much fun! Our waiter was the best! More
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Always excellent Chinese cuisine! Great for lunch or dinner. Dim Sum on Sunday is amazing. More
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It was my husbands birthday, and I gave them a heads up before making the reservation. They were so sweet! They brought him a free dessert and were over all incredibly kind. I highly recommend Creekside to anyone looking for a relaxed and fun night out! More
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Delicious! Started with the baked avocado-so good! I had the swordfish with and herbed sauce, again, delicious. My husband had the Parmesan halibut, he thought it was also very good, I had a taste, and I would choose that option too. The building the restaurant is in is interesting and the location looked like it was a close walk to other bars for an after dinner drink. More
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This is the yummiest Italian food in Santa Barbara. I've loved Mollie's food for the longest time. The closing of her Montecito location is all kinds of sad, but having a downtown version is awesome. The food is still impeccable, the service is stellar. The new location is bright and attractive. Mollie was there to greet everyone and check on the tables. I left feeling very special. More
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Great experience and great food. Went for my girlfriends birthday and they made it very special for us. Ricky was an awesome waiter. Definitely worth it. More
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Visiting from Boston we wanted a tapas style dinner to pair with a variety of local wines and this is what we got and much more. Tiziano was a great host and made excellent suggestions for us on what to select and in which order. The wines he chose were all delicious and the food was fabulous. With excellent Spanish and Italian meats and cheeses paired together with only fresh local herbs, fruits and vegetables it was the perfect way to showcase CA’s amazing ingredients. Everything was truly top quality here, don’t hesitate, just go. More
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Suggest a reservation to be able to sit outside on the patio overlooking the people walk and the boats. Note the valet parking validation enhances the value. More
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We just stopped here for lunch after a road trip to Santa Barbara. I didn't want to let the reviews deter us from giving it a shot. It is decorated well and the atmosphere makes you feel like a little vacation. The music was cool. They played reggae, 80s and 90s pop, Ska and even some Marvin Gaye. It was in the early afternoon so I was enjoying the vibe. I think this would be even better during a happy hour, evening, and weekend. To sum it all up, if this afternoon is indicative of those aforementioned times then you'll be in for a good time. The service was fast and the staff was cool. I'm not really a drinker but I ordered a Horchata Piña Colada (since they didn't have a plain Horchata) , my girl ordered a Mango Margarita and we both enjoyed the presentation and flavor of our drinks. We ordered Queso Fundito as our appetizer and it was delicious. For our actual mains I ordered a chicken tostada and my girl ordered chicken taquitos. Our food and drinks were delicious! Everything was really good and the service was great. Considering what we ordered I thought that it would have been a lot more. The value of the experience makes me feel good suggesting this place or returning next time we're in Santa Barbara. More
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California Pizza Kitchen welcomes you by PRIORITY SEATING to reduce your wait time in the restaurant.
California Pizza Kitchen is a casual-dining restaurant serving up California creativity through its innovative menu items. CPK provides a range of California-inspired dishes, from signature hand-tossed and hearth-baked pizzas, to imaginative salads, pastas, entrees, soups, sandwiches and cocktails.More
We went to Moby Dick to grab breakfast before heading to the airport and wanted a hearty breakfast for the day. The waiter seated us promptly, grabbed our drinks and submitted our order all in a timely fashion allowing us to head out, filled up with great food that was freshly made and served with a kind, friendly manner. We would definitely go back if we were ever in the area! More
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Name has changed, but food and service is impeccable. Everything on the menu was great, and our server helped us sort out our favorites (as well as getting every drink perfect at our table). Pork osoboco was an amazing crowd pleaser! Can't wait to go back! More
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The service at this restaurant was wonderful. Very attentive and knowledgeable waitstaff. I had a fish however that had many tiny bones and I accidentally swallowed one. It was supposed to be deboned but Were warned that they probably didn’t remove all of them. The ambience is just OK and I have a feeling it will be loud if it was during a really busy time. I thought the food was delicious and interesting and I am glad that Goleta is enjoying some nicer restaurants. More
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Intermezzo is Wine Cask's casual venue, open for lunch and dinner nightly. Reservations are available for lunch; dinner is a walk-in basis only (no reservations are accepted for dinner in Intermezzo due to high volume). Intermezzo has an outside area, if you prefer outside dining please request it with your lunch reservation. More
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.
