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1. Barbareño

4.8

Exceptional(1968)

$$$$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.

2. Finch & Fork

4.5

Awesome(1812)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Santa Barbara

Booked 18 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.

3. Secret Bao

4.8

Exceptional(738)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Santa Barbara

Booked 22 times today

Contemporary Asian American Restaurant from Chefs Peter Lee & Felicia Medina. "Consider the bao. Chinese in origin, it’s most easily described as a steamed bun filled with something savory. Yet, like the American concept of a sandwich, the bao exploded into a flexible format of untold bounds — served at any meal, filled with you-name-it, completely closed or wide open, with endless regional variants from across Asia and far beyond." - Matt Kettmann (SB Independent)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, Bao, Food, Restaurant, Asian, American, New, Modern, Fried, Chicken, Octopus, Vegan, Vegetarian, Paleo, Friendly, Dog Friendly, Outdoor Patio, Heaters, Warm, Inviting, Hospitable, Modern Design

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4. Intermezzo By Wine Cask

4.6

Exceptional(1838)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Barbara

Booked 9 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!

5. 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

6. Bibi Ji

4.5

Awesome(371)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Indian • Santa Barbara

Booked 11 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.

7. Roy

4.5

Awesome(440)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Santa Barbara

Booked 5 times 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.

8. Chase Restaurant

4.1

Excellent(792)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Santa Barbara

Chase Restaurant, a Santa Barbara institution since 1979, is conveniently located at 1012 State Street in the Theater district and showcases a classic elegant Italian décor with an intimate interior bar and an outside patio with high top seating overlooking State Street. Chase Restaurant features the finest meat, seafood and pasta dishes, as well as traditional Italian desserts. Signature dishes include Chicken Piccata served with Fettuccini Alfredo, Eggplant Parmigiana, Veal Valle de Ostra, Penne Carbonara and many more. This warm, romantic Italian restaurant offers a global wine list boasting many Santa Barbara wines which are curated to pair with the bold, rich flavors of classic Italian fare. Custom cocktails featuring spirits blended with seasonal ingredients as well as Italian and craft beer are offered as well. There is free parking in the rear of the restaurant off Anacapa Street.

9. OKU

4.8

Exceptional(1837)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Santa Barbara

Booked 69 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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10. Bouchon - Santa Barbara

4.7

Exceptional(5532)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Barbara

Booked 33 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!

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Charlotte •3 reviews
5.0
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This is one of the most amazing meals we have ever had. All four of us were cleaning our plates to the last drop of food. Amazing
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4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Very good breakfast for our group of 8. The preparation was very good and the presentation was beautiful.
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Finch & ForkPrice: Expensive• American• Santa Barbara
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Tracy
California Central Coast •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Fantastic place to eat. 5 Star. The crab curry is phenomenal. Their service is on point. Employees are very kind and helpful. Very flavorful menu.
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Secret BaoPrice: Expensive• Asian• Santa Barbara
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4.8
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StanVIP
California Central Coast •27 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 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 4 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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