Santa Barbara Outdoor Dining

Group Dining

"Santa Barbara is as much about food and wine as it is about architecture and natural beauty. Make no mistake, the locals take food seriously. You'll see them rifling through boxes of sweet-smelling peaches and ripe figs while they chat each Saturday at the downtown farmers' market. And if they can't make it to Saturday's market? No worries, there's a farmers' market somewhere in town six days a week. Along with one of the largest farmers' markets in California there's also an impressive line-up of restaurants serving local sustainable fare."  Brenda Christian, Qantas

Whether you have a group of 10 or 100, Santa Barbara has group dining options that will work for you.  From affordable, casual and delicious to refined chef dinners. Group dining options are as limitless as your imagination.

  • Pre-fixed menus at a restaurant
  • A winemakers dinner at a vineyard
  • Picnics at a park
  • A clambake on the beach
  • Take-out at Julia Child's favorite taqueria
  • A banquet aboard a sailboat or yacht
  • A catered feast at a historic site

Learn more about Santa Barbara group dining options in The Source, the Santa Barbara Conference and Visitors Bureau's comprehensive guide to inspiring meetings and tours; or let us help you find just the right restaurant or catering option, contact Santa Barbara's Meeting and Event Services Department at 805.966.9222 or sales@santabarbaraca.com.

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Bacara Resort & Spa
  • 8301 Hollister Avenue
  • Santa Barbara, CA 93117
  • Information: (877) 422-4245

Bacara Resort & Spa is located along the Gaviota coastline, nestled between the Pacific Ocean and Santa Ynez Mountains, on a 78-acre coastal bluff. The resort features 311 luxurious guestrooms and ...MORE

BEST WESTERN PLUS Pepper Tree Inn
  • 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 PLUS Pepper Tree ...MORE

Canary Hotel
  • 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

Fess Parker's Doubletree Resort
  • 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

Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara
  • 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

Aldo's Italian Restaurant
  • 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

Arnoldi's Cafe
  • 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

Arts & Letters Cafe
  • 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

Bella Vista at Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara
  • 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

Bistro 1111 (Eleven Eleven) at Hyatt Santa Barbara
  • 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

Blue Agave
  • 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

Bouchon Santa Barbara
  • 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

Chuck's Waterfront Grill/Endless Summer Bar & Cafe
  • 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

Coast Restaurant & Bar at the Canary Hotel
  • 31 W. Carrillo Street
  • Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  • Information: (805) 884-0300

A taste of Shutters on the Beach has landed at Canary Hotel Santa Barbara. COAST Restaurant & Bar is THE gathering spot downtown. Savory, accessible comfort food reflecting Santa Barbara’s seaside ...MORE

Crocodile Restaurant and Bar at the Lemon Tree Inn
  • 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

Downey's
  • 1305 State Street
  • Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  • Information: 805.966.5006

When John Downey opened his namesake restaurant in 1982 the concept was simple... Serve the very best food available, and serve it in a comfortable, unintimidating setting where it would be easy to ...MORE

Eladio's at the Harbor View Inn
  • 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

Enterprise Fish Company
  • 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

Glen Annie Golf Club
  • 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

Harbor Restaraunt
  • 210 Stearns Wharf
  • Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  • Information: (805) 963-3311

The historic Harbor Restaurant on Stearns Wharf offers exceptional food and service and panoramic ocean views.  The freshest fish, prime steaks and creative salads are served for lunch and dinner ...MORE

Hitching Post II Restaurant & Winery
  • 406 East Highway 246
  • Buellton, CA 93427
  • Information: (805) 688-0676

The Hitching Post specializes in Red Oak-Fired Santa Maria Barbecue of perfectly grilled meats, seafood and local farmed vegetables. Visit the famous bar where locals and visitors enjoy conversation, ...MORE

Hollister Brewing Company
  • 6980 Marketplace Drive
  • Goleta, CA 93117-2997
  • Information: 805-968-2810

Hollister Brewing Company located in the Camino Real Market Place in Goleta is the ultimate Craft Brewpub on the Central Coast.  With a brewing facility on premises we offer a selection of 14 fresh, ...MORE

Julienne Restaurant
  • 138 E. Canon Perdido St.
  • Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  • Information: 805-845-6488

Opened in August of 2008 amongst a hell storm of bad economical times Julienne is the realization of Emma and Justin West. Together with a small staff of dedicated professionals we are providing Santa ...MORE

Los Olivos Cafe & Wine Merchant
  • 2879 Grand Ave.
  • Los Olivos, CA 93441
  • Information: 805-688-7265

Looking for a place to enjoy wine-and-food in an upbeat yet casual atmosphere? Then, the Los Olivos Cafe, nestled in the Santa Barbara wine-country, is the place for you!As you approach the Los Olivos ...MORE

Louie's Restaurant at the Upham Hotel
  • 1404 De La Vina Street
  • Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  • Information: (805) 963-7003

There are few more quintessential Santa Barbara experiences than lunch or dinner on the sun- and moon-kissed veranda or in the paddle-fanned dining room of Louie's. The menu is high-end California ...MORE

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