Restaurants near Carpinteria City Beach

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1. Thario's Kitchen

4.6

Exceptional(42)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Carpinteria

Booked 1 time today

Cosy European Restaurant Made with Love by the Pacific OceanOpening at 3:00 PM

A photo of Stonehouse at San Ysidro Ranch restaurant

2. Stonehouse at San Ysidro Ranch

4.9

Exceptional(2755)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Santa Barbara

Booked 65 times today

The Stonehouse, located in a beautiful 19th-century citrus packing house, offers an unparalleled dining experience. Guests can unwind in a relaxing lounge with full bar service or enjoy the ambiance of the separate dining room, complete with a crackling fireplace and world-class views. Chef Matthew Johnson creates evocative regional cuisine, utilizing fresh herbs and vegetables from the Ranch’s organic chef’s garden. The Stonehouse boasts the only Grand Award-winning wine program in Central California, ensuring an unparalleled selection of wines to complement your meal. For a unique twist, visit the restaurant's speakeasy for before or after dinner drinks, where you can enjoy expertly crafted cocktails in an intimate, nostalgic setting.

A photo of RH Firehouse Grill at RH Montecito restaurant

3. RH Firehouse Grill at RH Montecito

4.7

Exceptional(130)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Montecito

Booked 28 times today

The RH Firehouse Grill is an indoor-outdoor restaurant located at RH Montecito, The Gallery at the Old Firehouse. Enjoy a menu of signature salads and classics from our hearth in our courtyard restaurant, which seamlessly extends into a beautifully landscaped garden. Dine beneath the warm glow of handwoven pendants amid heritage olive trees, birds of paradise, a grand fireplace and cascading limestone fountains.

4. Lucky's

4.7

Exceptional(2961)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Montecito

Booked 33 times today

LUCKY'S is widely known for its exclusive selection of USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, farmer's market vegetables, no-nonsense cocktails and world class wine cellar. For take-out, please call the restaurant.We do not accept bar table reservations online, please call the restaurant.For larger parties, please call or email the restaurant directly.

5. Tre Lune

4.8

Exceptional(2090)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Montecito

Booked 52 times today

"Upbeat and comfortable, serving real-deal pastas and pizzas that make you feel like you're in Italy again." - ZAGAT 2010 Fresh fish, veal scaloppini, osso buco, prime steaks, Kobe-beef burgers, organic salads, and house-made desserts. Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner-Cocktails. Award Winner of Italian wines list.Please call to make reservations.

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6. Clark's Oyster Bar - Montecito

4.5

Awesome(138)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Montecito

Booked 46 times today

Clark’s Montecito is a stylish all-day restaurant celebrating coastal American classics spanning from New England to California. In addition to its flagship menu of oysters and raw bar, a signature burger, daily catch specials, lobster rolls, chowder and refreshing crudo, this California location features seasonal bounty from the Pacific Ocean. The wine list highlights California classics alongside French whites and reds primarily from Burgundy and the Loire. Clark’s signature martinis and cocktails are always available. A collaboration between Lambert McGuire Design and Santa Barbara-based architect Jeff Shelton, the space offers a seamless indoor-outdoor dining experience that marries Clark’s classic coastal design features with the more whimsical ceramic tile traditions of Portugal and Mexico and a Mediterranean-inspired design that pays homage to its coastal setting and historic Spanish Colonial Revival architecture.

7. OKU

4.8

Exceptional(1837)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Santa Barbara

Booked 65 times today

Tina Takaya, proprietor, welcomes you to our newest two story restaurant on the water. We feel the key to success is our passion for creating the highest quality food and warm friendly service. We hope you will enjoy your experience as much as we enjoyed creating it for you."We want Locals to feel like Family and Visitors to feel like Locals"Our menu draws from Asian favorites that inspire and excite such as Wagyu Steak, Japanese Sushi, Chinese Dumplings, Garlic Noodles and fresh local seafood.We are located in the heart of Santa Barbara’s Waterfront and Funk Zone Districts. Come enjoy lunch or dinner, soak in the sun by day at our waterfront rooftop bar while sipping on a refreshing cocktail surrounded by our beautiful ocean vista and by night, enjoy lounging by the fireplace after a delicious meal and a great glass of wine.Our chef uses the freshest ingredients from central coast farmers and local fisherman to create dishes with the best of what California has to offer.

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8. Toma Restaurant & Bar

4.8

Exceptional(5604)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Santa Barbara

Booked 33 times today

Toma Restaurant and Bar a waterfront bistro, located along Santa Barbara's picturesque Cabrillo Blvd. Experience Santa Barbara waterfront's most romantic restaurant. Savor exquisite Italian and Mediterranean inspired dishes from Santa Barbara's seasonal bounty, supporting our local fisherman, farmers, foragers and food artisans. Pour over local and Italian wines along with a full bar of handcrafted cocktails and spirits. Enjoy warm and attentive service while dining window side with a view of the enchanting Santa Barbara harbor.

9. Convivo

4.7

Exceptional(2191)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Santa Barbara

Booked 16 times today

Convivo is a Santa Barbara restaurant and bar with an Italian soul. Chef-Owner Peter McNee's food is best described as ‘Nomad Italian’. It strays from the standard or traditional Italian, sourcing inspiration from many other cultures’ cooking but its soul is thoroughly Italian. The ever-changing menu includes small plates, housemade pasta, wood-fired pizza, rotisserie chicken, fresh seafood and steaks served family-style. McNee’s all-star supplier network provides the freshest produce and local seafood the region is famous for. Inspired by the bounty of the sea, the lush farms and abundant vineyards nearby and the cooking methods of Italy, Convivo is a festive gathering place for locals and visitors alike inside the newly-restored Santa Barbara Inn.

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10. Ca Dario Montecito

4.8

Exceptional(938)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Montecito

Booked 24 times today

Ca' 'Dario's newest restaurant on Coast Village Road promises the same authentic and fresh Italian cuisine as our other locations, now easily accessible for residents of Montecito! Enjoy outdoor dining on our covered patio, or indoor in our elegant dining room.We feature an adjustable roof that keeps out the rain and allows in the sun.Dogs are welcome (we ask that you limit the number to one per guest)

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JerryVIP
Phoenix / Arizona •13 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Celebrated my wife’s birthday with wonderful ambiance and amazing meal. Our waiter, Eric, was professional, very attentive with great personality. We enjoyed the experience and would come back.
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Lucky'sPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Montecito
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4.7
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PamelaVIP
California Central Coast •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
An extraordinary birthday dinner at one of our favorite local restaurants.
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Tre LunePrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Montecito
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4.8
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CatherineVIP
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Everything about the food, service and ambience was perfect! Great for any occasion!
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Clark's Oyster Bar - MontecitoPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Montecito
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4.5
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Corina
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Beautiful setting, delicious food, and incredible service. Thank you.
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RH Firehouse Grill at RH MontecitoPrice: Very Expensive• American• Montecito
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4.7
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Mikayel
Los Angeles •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 5, 2025
My dinning experience was great. Very friendly and professional staff. They know their food and can give very good recommendations. The food very delicious. If I’ll in area again and I’ll dine in again.
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Thario's KitchenPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• Carpinteria
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4.6

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