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1. Opal Restaurant & Bar
4.7
Exceptional(1842)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Santa Barbara
Booked 16 times today
We have inside and limited outdoor sidewalk dining. If you prefer to sit outside, please indicate that with your reservation request. 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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2. Bouchon - Santa Barbara
4.7
Exceptional(5527)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Santa Barbara
Booked 29 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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3. Barbareño
4.9
Exceptional(1959)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Santa Barbara
Booked 20 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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4. Bibi Ji
4.5
Awesome(365)
Price: Expensive
• Indian • Santa Barbara
Booked 6 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.
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5. Finch & Fork
4.5
Awesome(1808)
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.
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6. Olio e Limone Ristorante
4.7
Exceptional(2599)
Price: Very Expensive
• 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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7. Ca' Dario Ristorante
4.5
Awesome(1832)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Santa Barbara
Booked 18 times today
"Anything grilled is divine, and the rest of the menu is delectable at this charming Italian restaurant in Santa Barbara known for its excellent execution of simple pasta, meats and other classics. A fantastic wine list with many available by the glass; its a local favorite, so reservations are a must."
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8. Olio Pizzeria
4.4
Awesome(1522)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • Santa Barbara
Booked 9 times today
Olio Pizzeria is an upscale-casual pizzeria with salumi bar/wine bar/full bar which was inspired by the myriad neighborhood pizzerie and enoteche found around the corner from just about every piazza in Italy. This idea began to take shape before Alberto and Elaine Morello even opened Olio e Limone Ristorante, their fine dining Italian restaurant next door. Wine bars serving boutique salumi and formaggi are ubiquitous in Italy, as is a regionalism which the Morellos are excited to share with you. Sicily is an emerging powerhouse, and touches of Sicilian food and wine delight their guests. You’ll also find exciting tastes from Campania and other emerging regions on their menus, wine and beer lists. Takeout available. Buon appetito!
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9. Gala
4.7
Exceptional(342)
Price: Expensive
• European • Santa Barbara
Booked 5 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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10. Secret Bao
4.8
Exceptional(722)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Santa Barbara
Booked 27 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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  • Isabel
    Los Angeles •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    I absolutely loved the food and ambiance! The desserts were incredible, and our server Jay was amazing—so attentive and friendly. I couldn’t have picked a better place to celebrate my birthday. Toma is a must-visit when you’re in Santa Barbara!
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    Toma Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• Italian• Santa Barbara
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    4.8
  • Pat
    California Central Coast •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We can always count on Oku to provide great food and outstanding service. We know of no better place to enjoy Japanese food - lots of choices and many unique dishes.
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    OKUPrice: Expensive• Asian• Santa Barbara
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    4.7
  • CarlosVIP
    New York City •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Great experience, perfect acoustics, outstanding wine list, menu even though not extensive it was very balanced… service very good… did not rush customers and explained thoroughly when inquired regarding the specials of the day.
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    Bouchon - Santa BarbaraPrice: Expensive• Californian• Santa Barbara
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    4.7
  • Barbara
    California Central Coast •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    This is our second visit in two weeks! We love it! The flavors are incredible. We’re taking our daughter and son-in-law to Barbareno in a couple of weeks. Can’t wait! Had Mitchell again as our server and he is wonderful… and Colin served us our wine and got us started with our order. Everyone is very attentive and the Tyler Chardonnay is divine. Oh, and the sourdough bread… yum.
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    BarbareñoPrice: Expensive• Californian• Santa Barbara
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    4.9
  • Dennis VIP
    California Central Coast •26 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Excellent food and service. No wonder it’s so popular. Certainly a favorite for locals.
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    Opal Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• Californian• Santa Barbara
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    4.7

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