Restaurants near Skater's Point

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1. OKU

4.8

Exceptional(1837)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Santa Barbara

Booked 71 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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2. The Harbor Restaurant

4.0

Excellent(50)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Santa Barbara

Booked 8 times today

International Coastal Cuisine with Local Ingredients. Located on Santa Barbara's famous Stearns Wharf, the Harbor Restaurant is a 12,850-square-foot establishment on two floors that can seat 500 guests. Valet parking is available during dinner service. The restaurant features upstairs casual dining with an outdoor ocean view patio while the downstairs features a proper bar with craft cocktails, an exceptional dining room with international dishes featuring local ingredients, and two private event spaces including an 80+ person room and a private dining room for 20 guests.

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3. Rare Society - Santa Barbara

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4.5

Awesome(7)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Santa Barbara

Booked 34 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.

4. Flor De Maiz

4.7

Exceptional(5)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Santa Barbara

Booked 4 times today

Flor de Maiz is the latest concept from the creators of Los Agaves Restaurants, located on Santa Barbara’s waterfront. Oaxacan inspired cuisine + modern mixology. Xochimoyahuatl is the flower or spigot of the milpa, inspiration whose name, Flor de Maíz, has its origin. It is now how the tribes of pre-Hispanic Mexico venerated corn as the seed of life, between the creation and the sacred.

5. Blackbird

4.2

Awesome(183)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Barbara

Booked 3 times today

Blackbird offers an inventive take on dishes, highlighting hyper-local and hyper-seasonal offerings. Leaning into the locality and freshness of the fare continues to be a focus of the restaurant’s story. In 2025, we will focus on redefining and developing the personality of Blackbird, including highlighting the talent to create the semblance of a relationship for locals looking for somewhere to go. A revamped cocktail menu will aim to drive additional local interest and traffic into the spaces. We continue to strive to position Blackbird as a favorite in town, and to that end are finding new ways to activate the venues each night and draw both locals and hotel guests in. Complimentary hotel valet parking with validation.

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6. Goat Tree Restaurant

4.1

Excellent(457)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Santa Barbara

Booked 2 times today

Located at the front door of the Funk Zone and one block from the beach, Goat Tree at Hotel Californian is a gourmet café with al fresco seating offering fresh, local fare, including superb pastries and baked goods made in house daily by our Pastry Chef Ron Viloria. Our all-day brunch menu features Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Shakshuka, Baby Kale Caesar and our famed GT Smashburger. Sip on cold-pressed juices from Pressed Juicery, lattes and coffee by Caffe Luxxe or organic hot teas by Rishi. Curating seasonal picnic baskets for a day at the beach or wine tasting as well as dine in, take out or delivery for brunch and dinner, Goat Tree pleases everyone's palate. Join us on our spacious patio into the evening for a glass of wine or a cocktail and a bite. Our dinner menu includes Rigatoni Pasta, New York Steak Frites and Faroe Island Salmon among other delectable dishes. Don't let the day end without some Rori's Ice Cream or a seasonal dessert from Chef Ron.

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7. Toma Restaurant & Bar

4.8

Exceptional(5600)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Santa Barbara

Booked 51 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.

8. Barbareño

4.9

Exceptional(1966)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Barbara

Booked 28 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.

9. Convivo

4.7

Exceptional(2190)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Santa Barbara

Booked 25 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. The Black Sheep SB Brasserie

4.7

Exceptional(772)

$$$$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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Robert
Fresno / San Joaquin Valley •3 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Everything was good food was great , I did reserve outside balcony seating but we got seated inside was the only bummer .
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OKUPrice: Expensive• Asian• Santa Barbara
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4.8
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JasonS
Las Vegas •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 6, 2025
Always a great experience at Rare Society. Trevor is awesome!
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Rare Society - Santa BarbaraPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Santa Barbara
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4.5
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JoelVIP
California Central Coast •18 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 6, 2025
Excellent food, great views, wonderful service. Great place to take in the views of Santa Barbara, and the harbor!
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The Harbor RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Santa Barbara
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WilliamVIP
Denver / Colorado •73 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 2, 2025
Validated valet parking was a blessing. Service was inconsistent and slow despite 1/3 occupancy. The decor was inspired but noise level was excessive despite low occupancy and would be intolerable if fully occupied.
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BlackbirdPrice: Expensive• Californian• Santa Barbara
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4.2
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle / Eastern Washington •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 28, 2025
The tacos had wonderful homemade tortillas and the margaritas were delicious. The ambiance was elegant, perfect for lunch with the ladies.
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Flor De MaizPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Santa Barbara
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4.7

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