Restaurants near Santa Barbara Zoo

37 restaurants available nearby

1. Convivo

4.6

Exceptional(1891)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Santa Barbara

Booked 18 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.

2. OKU

4.7

Exceptional(1468)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Santa Barbara

Booked 41 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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3. Toma Restaurant & Bar

4.8

Exceptional(5081)

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.

4. Tre Lune

4.7

Exceptional(1721)

Price: 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.

5. Lucky's

4.8

Exceptional(2646)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Montecito

Booked 41 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.

6. Stella Mare's

4.8

Exceptional(2031)

Price: Expensive

• French • Santa Barbara

Booked 25 times today

French country bistro...Between Montecito and Santa Barbara, Stella Mare's Bistro is located in a historic Victorian home overlooking the Bird Refuge. French country cuisine rules the menu, with dishes like coq au vin, cassoulet, and moules frites. Sip seasonal cocktails amid cozy décor -- all the right ingredients for a great dining experience. Bon appétit!When requesting the greenhouse please note that is considered indoor dining.

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7. Ca Dario Montecito

4.9

Exceptional(708)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Montecito

Booked 19 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 patio, or indoor in our elegant dining room.

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8. Bluewater Grill - Santa Barbara

4.3

Awesome(431)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Santa Barbara

Booked 10 times today

The waterfront locals choice in Santa Barbara for premium quality, sustainably sourced seafood! Located at the gateway to Santa Barbara on the beach at State Street and Cabrillo Boulevard with a stunning patio and beach view. Adjacent to the "Funk Zone", Santa Barbara's premiere wine district, the wine list features an extensive selection of local wines in addition to a "no-corkage" policy on the first two bottles. Winner of numerous awards, including Best Seafood, this owner operated gem features lunch, dinner, Happy Hour, a "Kids Live Well" Kid menu, full bar, heated patio, and is pet friendly. Well known for classics like Clam Chowder and Fish & Chips, Oysters on the half shell and numerous varieties of fresh fish, lobster and crab, Bluewater also operates fishing vessel "Pilikia" which specializes in the freshest caught local fish in town! Come in, Get Hooked!

9. Gala

4.7

Exceptional(137)

Price: Expensive

• European • Santa Barbara

Booked 12 times today

An eclectic mix of our favourite dishes! Small bites, main courses, seafood specials and a great steak with bone marrow butter & chimichurri. Chilled oysters with an apple cucumber mignonette. Pulled pork sandwich or a duck confit. Lot's of farm to table cocktails with fresh juices and house infused liquors. Local and Spanish wines. Craft beers. Lively atmosphere with cozy indoor seating, beautiful patio with heaters and a wrap around bar with indoor and outdoor seats.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

10. Barbareño

4.8

Exceptional(1624)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Barbara

Booked 7 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.

Restaurants near Santa Barbara Zoo

Price

Cuisine (20 of 32)

37 restaurants available nearby

1. Convivo

2. OKU

3. Toma Restaurant & Bar

4. Tre Lune

5. Lucky's

6. Stella Mare's

7. Ca Dario Montecito

8. Bluewater Grill - Santa Barbara

9. Gala

10. Barbareño

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