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1. Opal Restaurant & Bar
4.8
Exceptional(1749)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Santa Barbara
Booked 19 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
4.8
Exceptional(5419)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Santa Barbara
Booked 19 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. Olio e Limone Ristorante
4.8
Exceptional(2537)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Santa Barbara
Booked 18 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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4. Corazon Comedor
4.6
Exceptional(180)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Santa Barbara
Booked 16 times today
Corazon Comedor emerged from the longing of nostalgic food from the streets, markets, and homes of Mexico. We look forward to bringing this experience in each dish.
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5. Secret Bao
4.8
Exceptional(661)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Santa Barbara
Booked 18 times today
Modern 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, Paelo, Friendly, Dog Friendly, Outdoor Patio, Heaters, Warm, Inviting, Hospitable, Modern Design
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6. Ca' Dario Ristorante
4.7
Exceptional(1795)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Santa Barbara
Booked 24 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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7. Olio Pizzeria
4.5
Awesome(1481)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • Santa Barbara
Booked 16 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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8. Louie's California Bistro
3.9
Excellent(729)
Price: Expensive
• American • Santa Barbara
Booked 3 times today
Intimate and exclusive due to it's limited seating, Louie’s California Bistro has long been touted as one of Santa Barbara's favorite local secrets. Unconcerned with flashy food trends, the focus at Louie's has always been to take local ingredients and make them shine, often through classic style cooking and recipes. Add in Central Coast wines and a table on the historic wrap around veranda and you have the makings for a truly enjoyable dining experience. Louie's resides within a local landmark: The Upham Hotel. The Upham, built in 1871, is California's longest continuously operating hotel and is one of Santa Barbara's oldest buildings, having survived the earthquake of 1925.
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9. Barbareño
4.8
Exceptional(1874)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Santa Barbara
Booked 17 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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10. Finch & Fork
4.6
Exceptional(1757)
Price: Expensive
• American • Santa Barbara
Booked 21 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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  • Lisavip
    San Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Delectable food and great service. Creative bao flavors and everything from cocktail to noodles to baos to desserts were perfectly flavoured with nothing too sweet, salty or overpowering. Love that they offered happy hour until 6pm, even on a Friday.
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    Secret BaoPrice: Expensive• Asian• Santa Barbara
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    4.8
  • Lizvip
    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •19 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    3 course prix fixe menu for Thanksgiving. Fabulous luxurious menu. Turkey dinner was delicious and I had the perfectly cooked duck. They had numerous choices for appetizer, main and dessert. Every one was outstanding. The other nice Santa Barbara restaurants had prix fixe dinners costing much more, but the food Here was perfection. In addition, I had made the res a month ago so didn’t remember that I had told them it was also my husband’s birthday. They brought both of us dessert platters with chocolate fudge writing saying Happy Birthday and a note for me too. We were delighted! We are big fans of this restaurant and their outstanding service.
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    Opal Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• Californian• Santa Barbara
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    4.8
  • Pamelavip
    Denver / Colorado •37 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Do not Miss Olio e Limone! It is truly a neighborhood gem! The food is consistently delicious, prepared with fresh ingredients, and the service impeccable! The ambiance is cozy with a casual elegance.
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    Olio e Limone RistorantePrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Santa Barbara
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    4.8
  • LeAnn
    Greater Boston •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    We had a fabulous meal. The French onion soup was amazing. Morgan our server was awesome. Very attentive and friendly. We had an incredible duck dinner… the best we have ever eaten.
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    Bouchon - Santa BarbaraPrice: Expensive• Californian• Santa Barbara
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    4.8
  • Carol
    Hawaii •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 23, 2024
    Great place for a casual meal in a cosy indoor space. We visited on a Friday night at 6 and the place was full. Fortunately we had booked a table and were promptly seated. We shared the olive trio to nibble on while we waited and enjoyed a rosso di Montalcino. We then shared a generous chopped salad and a special pizza offering, the Wueen Margarita. Food and wine were delicious, the atmosphere was convivial, and the service was excellent.
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    Olio PizzeriaPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Santa Barbara
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    4.5

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