Restaurants near Paseo Nuevo Shopping Center

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1. Barbareño

4.8

Exceptional(1967)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Barbara

Booked 23 times today

At Barbareño we seek to help further shape and define Central Coast cuisine. We take our inspiration from traditions and specialties of our area, delicacies unique to our region, and the many outstanding purveyors with whom we are so fortunate to work. In all of our efforts, we hope to capture the essence of a particular place or local flavor, embracing the nuances that make our food and drink unique to our home.

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2. Intermezzo By Wine Cask

4.6

Exceptional(1838)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Barbara

Booked 7 times today

Intermezzo by Wine Cask New Menu by Executive Chef Mossin Sugich and Chef de Cuisine, Hector BonillaServing Dinner and Sunday Brunch!Modern American cuisine with a Mediterranean twist.A lively atmosphere with an exciting bar, featuring amazing photography of iconic 70's and 80's rock musicians!

3. Bibi Ji

4.5

Awesome(370)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Indian • Santa Barbara

Booked 20 times today

Modern Indian food featuring local produce and seafood paired with a robust low-intervention wine program curated by Alejandro Medina and James Beard Award winner Rajat Parr. Located directly across the street from the historic Granada Theatre in the heart of Santa Barbara's ARTS District. Join us in our lively, signature pastel pink dining room. Michelin Guide Central Coast Selection 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.

4. Gala

4.7

Exceptional(347)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• European • Santa Barbara

Booked 6 times today

Gala exudes a European meets Santa Barbara charm, where you feel like you’re transported to a beautiful bistro in the Mediterranean. Enjoy shared tapas, farmer's market favorites, pasta and risotto, fresh oysters and the best steak with bone marrow butter & chimichurri. Cozy up for our farm to table craft cocktails, a Pisco sour or martini and a full meal with friends. Curated wine list with local & Spanish wines. Right down the street from the Santa Barbara Courthouse enjoy an evening at Gala. 1 Block From State Street, Easy Parking, Public Lot Nearby, Free 75 Minute Parking, Walking Distance, El Pueblo Viejo Landmark District, Superior Court, Spanish Colonial Revival Courthouse, Santa Barbara Museum Of Art, Courthouse Gardens, Bell Tower, Farm to table, Farmer's market driven, Tapas, Seafood, Steak, Oysters, Happy Hour, Food, Cocktails, Wine, Restaurant, Vegetarian, Friendly, Dog Friendly, Outdoor Patio, Heaters, Warm, Inviting, Hospitable, Modern Design

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5. The Black Sheep SB Brasserie

4.7

Exceptional(775)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Santa Barbara

Booked 18 times today

Now featuring a full bar! Locally owned California-French brasserie in Old Town Santa Barbara, blending classic technique with bold, eclectic flavors. Housed in a historic space, we offer an elevated dining experience with a renowned family-style tasting menu, curated wines, craft beer, and full cocktail service. Open Wed-Sun from 5 PM—check daily for our specials!

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6. Holdren's Santa Barbara

4.7

Exceptional(1089)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Santa Barbara

Booked 7 times today

Holdren’s Steaks & Seafood, located on State Street, serves up a delicious and diverse menu of seafood and steaks, where the portions are always generous and the prices always reasonable. Our surf and turf menu, including our favorite bacon wrapped stuffed shrimp or our USDA prime steaks that are charbroiled over a mesquite grill, is complimented by an extensive wine list, a healthy assortment of premium spirits, and a selection of signature drinks. Daily meals can be enjoyed in our cozy, and dark saloon-inspired dining room, or on our outdoor patio. The indoor dining room is adorned with brown leather booths, dark wood paneling, and funky artwork lining the exposed brick walls. Holdren’s has been voted as the best steakhouse multiple times by the Santa Barbara Independent’s Reader’s Poll and by the Santa Barbara News Press’ Reader’s Choice Awards.

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7. Sandbar Mexican Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(186)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Santa Barbara

Booked 4 times today

We are a traditional Sonora style Mexican Restaurant and Tequila Bar. Guests will experience the authentic tastes and warm outdoor dining of Mexico. We use homemade sweet and sour with organic agave nectar in our world class margaritas. We also feature handmade tortilla chips and salsas, fresh Ceviche, homemade guacamole and the best fajitas around.We feature a vibrant bar scene and a social atmosphere. We also serve our full menu nightly until 11pm. Stick around after dinner as we transform into one of Santa Barbara's best late night hot spots.

8. Finch & Fork

4.5

Awesome(1812)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Santa Barbara

Booked 21 times today

Here at Finch & Fork, we are inspired by the bounty of Santa Barbara's lush farms and rugged coastline. Our attitude is relentlessly local, influenced by the diverse culinary techniques of our neighbors, the subdued, natural colors of our fog-swept cliffs, and the glow of afternoon sunlight on our grapevines. Begin your day with a nourishing brunch or savor an evening of eclectic wines, ingredient-driven cooking, and good company. Finch & Fork is conveniently located on the corner of Carrillo and Chapala streets in the heart of Santa Barbara’s vibrant downtown. Complimentary valet parking for diners upon availability.

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9. Rare Society - Santa Barbara

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4.5

Awesome(9)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Santa Barbara

Booked 28 times today

Sink your teeth into Rare Society - a modern homage to the golden age of the American steakhouse. Chef and owner Brad Wise reimagines vintage upscale dining with a bold, contemporary edge: a wood-fired grill fueled by red oak, an in-house dry-aging program, sustainably sourced seafood, and a progressive cocktail menu that nods to the classics while pushing boundaries. The space hums with energy - smoke curling from the grill, the scent of fire and flavor wafting through the air. It’s easy to picture a Rat Pack-era dinner party in full swing: elegant, indulgent, just a little unruly. Rare Society doesn’t just pay tribute to steakhouse tradition - it revives it, reinvents it, and serves it with just a little bit of swagger.

10. Roy

4.5

Awesome(440)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Santa Barbara

Booked 1 time today

In business for more than 30 years, Roy is a bistro-style, Americana restaurant with a frequently changing, handwritten menu. We strive to serve unpretentious cuisine of the highest quality. We use mostly certified organic produce from the local Santa Barbara Farmers Market, free range chicken and Harris Ranch hormone free beef. We bake our own bread, hand roll our pastas and make all of our desserts in house. Our ambiance is retro moderne California casual, and we have rotating art shows that run for a month and a half at a time. Live music once in a while. Full bar all the time.

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Updated on 5/19/2025

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MARSHA
San Diego •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Went with my sister and Husband for my birthday dinner. We had excellent food and excellent service would go again for sure.
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Holdren's Santa BarbaraPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Santa Barbara
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4.7
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DavidVIP
Los Angeles •188 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Food was extraordinarily good. We had the multi course meal and it was really interesting and delicious.
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The Black Sheep SB BrasseriePrice: Expensive• Contemporary French / American• Santa Barbara
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4.7
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StanVIP
California Central Coast •27 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great food. The main rooms and bar area were very noisy. We opted for a table on the patio, which was much quieter and good for conversations across the table.
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Intermezzo By Wine CaskPrice: Expensive• Californian• Santa Barbara
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4.6
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Margaret
San Francisco Bay Area •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
the food is delicious and the presentation is beautiful. The food is beautifully prepared and fresh.
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GalaPrice: Expensive• European• Santa Barbara
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4.7
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randall
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 8, 2025
Outstanding food and friendly attentive service. This is definitely one of our new favorite restaurants. The BBQ Tri tip is outstanding, the Ricotta Dumplings amazing, the beet salad exceptional. Highly recommended.
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BarbareñoPrice: Expensive• Californian• Santa Barbara
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4.8

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