Restaurants
Loco for Locavores
It's easy as pie (perhaps Solvang-grown apple?) to eat local in Santa Barbara. The locavore movement is thriving here, thanks in part to a year-round growing season that inspires creative chefs to work their magic with locally-grown produce (you'll spy them prowling the farmers' markets, loading up their baskets and carts, and chatting with farmers).
With the ocean in its back (or front!) yard, Santa Barbara serves up fresh catches that make seafood lovers swoon, including scrumptious ridgeback shrimp, spiny lobster, spot prawns, rock crab, halibut, seabass, rockfish, yellowtail, abalone, oysters, mussels, clams and scallops.
With over 400 restaurants to choose from, you'll definitely have a full plate. And with knowledgeable servers to pair the perfect glass (or bottle) of local wine to complement your meal, you'll definitely toasts to exquisite evenings on The American Riviera®.
Don't miss regional specialties such as Solvang's Danish delicacies, Santa Maria-style barbecue and California-Mexican cuisine. Have a hankering for international fare? From Asian to Cajun and Middle Eastern to Spanish, it's all here in Santa Barbara County. Whether you're in the mood for a simple taco stand, burger joint, or swank white-tablecloth spot, slip on your comfy flip-flops or sleek stilettos, head out on the town, and eat up!
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- 8301 Hollister Avenue
- Santa Barbara, CA 93117
- Information: (877) 422-4245
Sea. Sky. Golden days. Glossy Nights.Spanish Colonial Warmth.Old Hollywood Glamour.New California Dreaming.There was a time when getting away for a few days and coming back looking rested, rejuvenated ...MORE
- 2436 Baseline Avenue
- Ballard, CA 93463
- Information: (805) 688-7770
The Ballard Inn and Restaurant, a romantic bed and breakfast located just 35 minutes north of Santa Barbara, offers outstanding upscale and elegant accommodations in the heart of the Santa Ynez ...MORE
- 1260 Channel Dr.
- Santa Barbara, CA 93108
- Information: 805-565-8237
- 3850 State Street
- Santa Barbara, CA 93105
- Information: 805.687.5511
Relaxed Santa Barbara style at its best!If you're looking for top Santa Barbara accommodations business or pleasure, you'll love the warm and welcoming atmosphere of the Best Western Pepper Tree Inn. ...MORE
- 1111 E. Cabrillo Blvd.
- at Hotel Mar Monte
- Santa Barbara, CA 93103
- Information: 805-730-1111
- 9 West Victoria Street
- Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Information: 805.730.1160
The original “Santa Barbara Wine Country” restaurant, bouchon santa barbara searches for the freshest, most local ingredients available. The wine list features local treasures that complement the ...MORE
- 31 West Carrillo St
- Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Information: (805) 884-0300
Welcome to Canary Hotel, perched conveniently one block from trendy State Street in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara.Fly away to our fun and fashionable nest positioned perfectly for business and ...MORE
- 113 Harbor Way, Suite 180
- Santa Barbara, CA 93109
- Information: (805) 564-1200
Experience Stunning Food & Delicious Viewsat one of Santa Barbara’s Best Restaurants! Casual Bistro Dining with Surfing Inspired DecorStunning Harbor Views and Covered Decks. Open Seating from 11am. ...MORE
- 3400 E. Highway 246
- Santa Ynez, CA 93460
- Information: 805-691-1759
An elegant four diamond resort that is both elegant and surprisingly affordable. We are pleased to offer all the amenities you would expect from a recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Rating five years ...MORE
- 1800 Refugio Road
- Goleta, CA 93117
- Information: 805-968-1113
The picturesque Circle Bar B Guest Ranch is located on nearly one thousand acres in the Santa Ynez Mountains on California’s scenic Central Coast. The ranch, which offers magnificent views of the ...MORE
- 31 W. Carrillo Street
- Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Information: 805-884-0300
- 2819 State Street
- Santa Barbara, CA 93105
- Information: 805-687-6444
- 28 W. Cabrillo Blvd.
- Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Information: (805) 963-4466
Serving three meals daily, Eladio's Restaurant & Bar features an unparalleled view of Stearns Wharf and the Pacific Ocean. Al fresco dining on our fountain patio captures the essence of the ...MORE
- 129 E. Anapamu
- Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Information: (805) 884-9218
Elements is one of Santa Barbara's most popular restaurants, serving lunch, Sunday brunch, Happy Hour and dinner. Zagat rated, Elements Restaurant has received numerous awards from readers of the ...MORE
- 225 State Street
- Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Information: 805-962-3313
For over 30 years the original Enterprise Fish Company has prided itself on offering the freshest and finest seafood around at an amazing value.We are located on State Street, only two short blocks ...MORE
- 633 E. Cabrillo Blvd.
- Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Information: (805) 564-4333
This beautiful resort offers a breathtaking location for a vacation getaway. Santa Barbara is a sun-drenched ribbon of beautiful estates, terraced vineyards, mountain canyons and shell-white sand ...MORE
- 1260 Channel Drive
- Santa Barbara, CA 93108
- Information: 805-969-2261
Welcome to Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara, a gracious, oceanfront meeting venue in the heart of "America's Riviera." Four Seasons marries legendary service with the glory of historic ...MORE
- 405 Glen Annie Rd.
- Goleta, CA 93117
- Information: (805) 968-6400
Commanding views of the Pacific and the Channel Islands. A world-class 18-hole championship course. Near-perfect weather, year-round. Experience Glen Annie, the new standard in daily fee golf courses. ...MORE
