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Toma Restaurant & Bar, Santa Barbara, CA

Toma Restaurant & Bar

4.8 (5594)
$31 to $50
Italian
324 West Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Gregorio Bonilla
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Barbara
  • Cross street
    Castillo Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 5,594 people are saying

Toma Restaurant & Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Italian

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Overall

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Food

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Ambiance

  • Santa Barbara

    Great for fine wines

  • Santa Barbara

    Romantic

  • Santa Barbara

    Good for special occasions

  • Santa Barbara

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Toma Restaurant & Bar in Santa Barbara offers an exceptional dining experience with "excellent food and service." Its intimate atmosphere makes it ideal for celebrations. Guests rave about unique dishes like the "tuna cones" and "lamb chops." The charming location near the ocean provides beautiful views, enhancing the dining experience.

5,594 Reviews
  1. Bob

    Chicago10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful meal. If we here another day we would come back again. We are visiting and truly found a gem.

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  2. Larry

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific restaurant with linen table covers, outstanding service and great food. Highly recommend!

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  3. Scott VIP

    Houston24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came here for our 10th Anniversary ( 2nd and 5th too!) Our server was just a wonderful woman, the food was outstanding! We got the tuna appetizer, nothing like it anywhere! Followed with the pasta Del Mar for the lady and Ragu for me, so much flavor and attention to every detail. Can’t wait until next trip to SB to visit my favorite place on the coast!

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  4. Isabel

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    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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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food and wine. Server was professional but had too many tables and was slow to top off drinks. However, it’s in a great location and the food was excellent.

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  6. kitty

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous ambiance, excellent food and service. Owner Sam is a GEM, not the bus boy! Relaxing and enjoyable. Ready to go back soon!

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  7. Debra

    Central Coast3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Toma is a lovely restaurant with limited space, allowing for a peaceful atmosphere. My son & I had Easter dinner at Toma, and we both enjoyed the food. He had the New Zeland lamb chop & I had the pork chop. We shared a Caesar salad, garlic bread, & the tuna cones. Everything was delicious! I read so many reviews on the tuna cones so those were a must! The tuna was delicate and light and the sesame cones added a nice little crispy texture. The pork chop and lamb chops were cooked to perfection! Both were tender and juicy with wonderful flavor. The restaurant was busy so the manager stepped up and took our order. I would highly recommend Toma.

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  8. Michele

    Los Angeles25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My family and I choose Toma for special occasion dinners. This year, we came for Easter when my mother-in-law was in town. The manager, Sam, greeted us and spoke with us during dinner. Our waiter and the serving staff were friendly and attentive. The food was delicious.

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  9. Ken VIP

    San Francisco152 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A new favorite in Santa Barbara. Beautiful views, excellent food and service.

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  10. Keith

    Orange County12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic posta. Great cocktails. Really great experience!

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 times today
Google Map for Toma Restaurant & Bar

324 West Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Castillo Street
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Barbara
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Gregorio Bonilla
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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