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1. Toma Restaurant & Bar
4.8
Exceptional(5663)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Santa Barbara
Booked 38 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.
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2. The Harbor Restaurant
4.4
Awesome(73)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Santa Barbara
Booked 17 times today
Stunning ocean views and exceptional food abound in this newly renovated and completely reimagined over the water restaurant serving international coastal cuisine with fresh Local ingredients. You will love this menu with award winning clam chowder, Santa Barbara’s best filet mignon, delicious fish & chips, tender steamed mussels, mouth watering duck confit, fun and tasty Harbor crispy rice, luscious lobster risotto, and so much more! Desserts are exceptional including a creamy Tarta Vasqua cheesecake and a Crepe Suzette that would make Paris jealous. Located on Santa Barbara's famous Stearns Wharf, the Harbor Restaurant can seat 500 guests. The restaurant features upstairs casual dining at Longboard’s Grill with an outdoor ocean view patio while downstairs boasts a vibrant bar with craft cocktails, a gorgeous dining room, and two private event spaces including an 80+ person oceanfront venue and a private dining room for 20 guests. Truly excellent!
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3. Moby Dick Restaurant
4.2
Awesome(297)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Santa Barbara
Booked 5 times today
Welcome to Moby Dick Restaurant in Santa Barbara—where dining is more than just a meal; it’s an experience. Perched right on the iconic pier, we invite you to indulge in fresh, expertly prepared seafood, exceptional service, and breathtaking ocean views. Whether you’re enjoying a leisurely weekend brunch, a satisfying lunch, or a relaxed dinner, our inviting atmosphere and picturesque surroundings will make every moment unforgettable.
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4. OKU
4.8
Exceptional(1860)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Santa Barbara
Booked 88 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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5. Rare Society - Santa Barbara
4.6
Exceptional(22)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Santa Barbara
Booked 20 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.
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6. Gala
4.6
Exceptional(362)
Price: Expensive
• European • Santa Barbara
Booked 17 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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7. The Black Sheep SB Brasserie
4.7
Exceptional(800)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary French / American • Santa Barbara
Booked 15 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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8. La Paloma Cafe
new
4.5
Awesome(5)
Price: Moderate
• American • Santa Barbara
Booked 20 times today
Tucked in Santa Barbara’s historic Presidio neighborhood, Paloma is a true locals’ haunt with deep roots and fresh energy. Executive Chef John Parker, known for his wood-fired cooking and ingredient-driven menus, creates bold, seasonal dishes like oak-grilled tri-tip, citrusy carnitas, and fresh-caught fish that celebrate the Central Coast. Housed in a 100-year-old building near State Street and downtown theaters, Paloma blends a warm, welcoming vibe with vibrant flavors and standout service. Guests love the cozy dining room, lively bar, and plant-filled patios—voted Best Sidewalk Cafe and Best Mocktails by the Santa Barbara Independent. Whether it’s date night, a family meal, or drinks with friends, this is a neighborhood spot you’ll want to return to again and again.
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9. Holdren's Santa Barbara
4.7
Exceptional(1124)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Santa Barbara
Booked 19 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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10. Anchor Rose
3.9
Excellent(108)
Price: Expensive
• American • Santa Barbara
Booked 6 times today
Life is better when you're on the water.Located directly overlooking the historic harbor with 360-degree views of the Pacific Ocean and downtown Santa Barbara, Anchor Rose is the perfect place to share a cocktail, enjoy a fresh seafood dinner, and people watch or catch one of the American Riviera’s signature sunsets. Come for the drinks. Stay for the tapas.Drawn from the seafaring roots that have shaped the Santa Barbara area for hundreds of years, our craft cocktails and scratch-made plates are inspired by the sea, the surf, and the laid-back atmosphere for which this area is famous. Flip-flops welcome.Anchor Rose is Santa Barbara’s best restaurant, with a view of the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Barbara Harbor. Whether you’re looking for the best fresh seafood or a restaurant with a view, Anchor Rose has quickly become the favorite Santa Barbara restaurant for locals and tourists alike.

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