Santa Barbara Restaurants
Santa Barbara Restaurants & Dining - Loco for Locavores
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®.
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.
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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- 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
- Scheduled to re-open March 2013
- 800 Alvarado Place
- Santa Barbara, CA 93103
- Information: (805) 845-5800
Slated to reopen in March 2013, this iconic luxury hotel is being meticulously restored to capture all the romance and glamour that endeared it to both the local Santa Barbara community and ...MORE
- 35 West Haley Street
- Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Information: (805) 899-8811
"Our mission is to support our clients to live increasingly healthy, vigorous, meaningful and happy lives." Alchemy Arts Center is a world-class Urban Retreat located in Santa Barbara, an ideal ...MORE
- 1031 State Street
- Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Information: 805.963.6687
Hi, my name is Mark Sherman and I own and manage Aldo’s. I have been in the restaurant business since 1977, when as a fifteen year old I got my first job as a bus boy in an Italian Restaurant in ...MORE
- 21 West Victoria Street
- Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Information: (805) 770-2626
Arlington Tavern brings the traditional tavern experience to modern day, in a contemporary atmosphere. Chef Ron True serves his hand-crafted, seasonal, farm fresh take on American Tavern classics, ...MORE
- 600 Olive Street
- Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Information: (805) 962-5394
Santa Barbara's oldest Italian restaurant...a true local's secret...we have 2 bocce ball courts, a large patio with outdoor dining....we are very family friendly...we accommodate large groups and ...MORE
- 7 East Anapamu Street
- Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Information: (805) 730-1463
The Arts & Letters Café serves classic California cuisine with an emphasis on local seafood, all set in our beautiful courtyard in the heart of Historic Arts District in downtown Santa Barbara. We ...MORE
- 525 State Street
- Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Information: 805-963-9680
Sharkeez is the creation of Ron Newman- founder of the red onion chain of casual restaurants that flourished in the 1970’s and ‘80s- and his son Greg. After Greg graduated from USC, Ron ...MORE
- 1260 Channel Drive
- Santa Barbara, CA 93108
- Information: (805) 565-8237
Bella Vista showcases organic, Italian-inspired California coastal cuisine, courtesy of Executive Chef Alessandro Cartumini. The restaurant’s décor – with its fireplaces, hand-carved wine wall, rich ...MORE
- 1111 E. Cabrillo Blvd
- Santa Barbara, CA 93103
- Information: 805-730-1111
Open daily for breakfast and lunch 630am -2pm. Reopens at 5pm-10pm for dinner Bistro 1111 specializes in innovative California coastal cuisine. The menu draws on the bounty of the sea, and dishes are ...MORE
- 20 E. Cota Street
- Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Information: 805-899-4694
Welcome to Blue Agave of Santa Barbara, California Blue Agave: Traditional Supernatural Gastronomique Blue Agave is an elegantly decorated two-story restaurant with a famous bar noted for its ...MORE
- 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
- 509 State St.
- Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Information: (805) 770-2760
ABOUT CADIZ ~ Italian, Spanish, and California Inspired Cuisine ~ ...MORE
- 330 State Street
- Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Information: (805) 845-8966
Hours: Mon-Sun 9am to Close Now serving brunch every Saturday and Sunday Full NFL Package Happy Hour: All day Saturday & Sunday and Mon-Wed 3 to 8, Thu-Fri 3 to 8, 9 to Close
- 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
- 1114 State Street
- Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Information: (805) 965-4770
Cielito Restaurant brings the flavors of authentic, regional Mexican cuisine to Santa Barbara. Drawing inspiration from his childhood in Guadalajara, Mexico, Executive Chef Ramon Velazquez captures ...MORE
- 31 W. Carrillo Street
- Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Information: (805) 884-0300
COAST Restaurant & Bar is THE gathering spot downtown. Savory, accessible comfort food reflecting Santa Barbara’s seaside access and plentiful bounty—sourced from local farms and ...MORE
- 2819 State Street
- Santa Barbara, CA 93105
- Information: (805) 687-6444
The Crocodile Restaurant and Bar has just announced it's new Menus and Decor. The Restaurant Decor is Modern Italian, also reflected in our new menus. Our new cuisine features authentic Italian Dishes ...MORE
- 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
- 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
- 5000 Zaca Station Road
- Los Olivos, CA 93441
- Information: (805) 688-3940
Welcome to Firestone Vineyard! With a focus on optimal physiological balance in the vines yielding wines that are brightly flavored, crisp and delicious. Wines produced at Firestone include Cabernet ...MORE
- 405 Glen Annie Road
- Santa Barbara, CA 93117
- Information: (805) 968-6400
Frog Bar & Grill at Glen Annie Golf Club is one of Santa Barbara’s most popular dining venues. Our first class restaurant & bar is housed in award winning architecture and features ...MORE
- 405 Glen Annie Rd.
- Goleta, CA 93117
- Information: (805) 968-6400
Glen Annie Golf Club is a championship golf course situated in the rolling foothills of scenic Santa Barbara. This challenging layout is enhanced by breathtaking panoramic ocean and mountain views and ...MORE
- 1450 Mission Drive
- Solvang, CA 93463
- Information: 805-457-5373
The Hadsten House Inn & Spa experience includes a wonderful and romantic dining room for your enjoyment. It’s original wine country gourmet menu is great for any occasion. Our wine list is ...MORE
