Restaurants near San Marcos Pass Ranger Station

26 restaurants available nearby

1. Caya Restaurant

4.5

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Santa Barbara

Booked 1 time today

Inspired by the diversity of Southern California and the bounty of the coast, the menu strikes a balance between the land and the sea. Approachable, yet trend-forward, dinner lends itself to social interaction, equally suited to happy hours and night time noshing as to sit-down dinner. The cultural melting pot is most evident with selections like our tasty seared ahi, carnitas sliders or mouth watering pork chop. Raw plates, salads and entrees round out the menu with nods to healthfulness, familiarity and cool California comfort on our beautiful heated patio.

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2. Bouchon - Santa Barbara

4.7

Exceptional(4569)

$$$$

• Californian • Santa Barbara

Booked 28 times today

We are delighted to have added additional outdoor seating but Santa Barbara nights are chilly so bring a sweater or light jacket!Fresh, local ingredients, prepared with care. Excellent wines that reflect the quality and character of our region and work in concert with the cuisine. Warm, inviting ambiance, service at a relaxed, leisurely pace. Santa Barbara ‘Wine Country Cuisine’ means we source our ingredients using an ‘as-fresh-and-as-local-as-possible’ approach, with fish from the Santa Barbara Channel and produce from the surrounding countryside. We then take into account how these flavors can be presented in concert with our local wines. We believe you’ll taste the difference. Bon Appètit!

3. Angel Oak

4.7

Exceptional(868)

$$$$

• Steak • Santa Barbara

Booked 12 times today

The signature fine dining restaurant located at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara, Angel Oak brings elevated California coastal cuisine to the perfect venue. The oceanfront restaurant offers an elegant 3-course prix fixe menu at $105 or a gastronomic 5-course tasting menu by our Chef Josh Kellim.Accompanying the cuisine is an ambiance of pure scenic beauty, with floor-to-ceiling ocean views and a striking 25-seat bar topped with vibrant blue Amazonite quartz. Seating on the outdoor patio is also offered, showcasing some of the most captivating sunsets over the Pacific. Complementing the Angel Oak dining experience is a premier cocktail program and exclusive wine cellar that houses the restaurant's 12,000-bottle collection.

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4. Ca' Dario Cucina Italiana

4.6

Exceptional(487)

$$$$

• Italian • Goleta

Booked 11 times today

Anything grilled is "divine" and the rest of the menu is "delectable" at the "charming" Italian in Santa Barbara known for its "excellent" execution of "simple" pasta, meats and other classics plus a "fantastic" wine list with many available by the glass; it's a local "favorite", so reservations are a must.

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5. The Bistro at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

4.6

Exceptional(428)

$$$$

• American • Santa Barbara

Booked 8 times today

Named “Top 100 Best Al Fresco Dining Restaurants in America” by OpenTable, The Bistro offers a casual and relaxed atmosphere to dine and enjoy sweeping views of the coastline. Local produce and sustainable seafood highlight an acclaimed menu of traditional bistro favorites, including brick oven flatbreads, seasonal salads and the signature Santa Barbara burger.Recent upgrades to The Bistro’s patio include the addition of a cozy wood-burning fireplace, direct access to an oceanfront pool bar, and enhanced outdoor heating to enjoy breathtaking ocean vistas all year long.Please note that dining on holidays are only available for in-house guests, and room confirmation number is required to officially confirm your dining reservation.

6. Barbareño

4.8

Exceptional(1346)

$$$$

• Californian • Santa Barbara

Booked 15 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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7. Louie's California Bistro

4.6

Exceptional(530)

$$$$

• American • Santa Barbara

Booked 6 times today

Intimate and exclusive due to it's limited seating, Louie’s California Bistro has long been touted as one of Santa Barbara's favorite local secrets. Unconcerned with flashy food trends, the focus at Louie's has always been to take local ingredients and make them shine, often through classic style cooking and recipes. Add in Central Coast wines and a table on the historic wrap around veranda and you have the makings for a truly enjoyable dining experience. Louie's resides within a local landmark: The Upham Hotel. The Upham, built in 1871, is California's longest continuously operating hotel and is one of Santa Barbara's oldest buildings, having survived the earthquake of 1925.

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8. Opal Restaurant & Bar

4.7

Exceptional(1212)

$$$$

• Californian • Santa Barbara

Booked 14 times today

Limited Inside and Outside dining. Choose Outside Dining or Standard for inside dining. Either choice is a commitment to dine in that area.To accommodate our second seating, early parties should plan for a maximum stay of 1.5 to 2hrs, depending on party size. Please call 805 966 9676 for more details. A popular local’s favorite, opal restaurant & bar’s Eclectic California Cuisine fuses creative world cuisine influences with American Regional touches, from a 14 oz. Herb-Grilled Ribeye Steak on Tuscan White Beans, to Fresh Pan-Seared Fish & Seafood, Homemade Pastas, Gourmet Pizzas, fresh Baked Breads, imaginative Salads, & Homemade Desserts. We have a Wine Spectator award-winning wine list, & a full bar with seasonal Craft Cocktails. Our entire dining room staff assists to take care of each table, enabling exceptional service in a warm engaging manner, properly nuanced to your mood & taste. Our staff genuinely cares about giving you the best possible experience!

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9. Olio e Limone Ristorante

4.6

Exceptional(2131)

$$$$

• Italian • Santa Barbara

Booked 19 times today

Olio e Limone Ristorante, located in downtown Santa Barbara's ARTS District, serves artisanal Italian cuisine. Meaning “oil and lemon” in Italian, their restaurant’s name reflects husband-wife team Alberto and Elaine Morello’s philosophy: rely on the integrity of the ingredients and quality of the preparation to provide Santa Barbara diners “simply sophisticated” Italian cuisine served in an inviting atmosphere with European hospitality. Start with eggplant souffle, then tuck into a plate of house made duck ravioli or Sicilian spaghetti with bottarga. And be sure to take home a bottle of their own olio, an organic extra-virgin olive oil made from Sicilian olive varieties. Bonus: their contemporary Italian breakfast, lunch & retail spot Olio Bottega, and authentic pizzeria next door at Olio Pizzeria. Private dining in the Cucina Room for up to 40 guests.

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10. El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel Dining Room

4.5

Awesome(1317)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Santa Barbara

Booked 9 times today

Enjoy California coastal cuisine with a side of stunning ocean views. Belmond El Encanto Dining Room features comfortable indoor seating and al fresco indulging on The Terrace. The Wine Room is the perfect venue for your private gatherings. Light dining, sunset hour cocktails, extensive California wines by the glass and Afternoon Tea happen at The Lounge. The Bar is your place for handcrafted cocktails complemented by live entertainment.

Restaurants near San Marcos Pass Ranger Station

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26 restaurants available nearby

1. Caya Restaurant

2. Bouchon - Santa Barbara

3. Angel Oak

4. Ca' Dario Cucina Italiana

5. The Bistro at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

6. Barbareño

7. Louie's California Bistro

8. Opal Restaurant & Bar

9. Olio e Limone Ristorante

10. El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel Dining Room

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