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  • kristinaVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Amazing experience. Beautiful restaurant with delicious food and service! Highly recommended for any evening!
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    GalaPrice: Expensive• European• Santa Barbara
    4.8
  • Fred
    San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We came for the 3-course Apero dinner. We added the marrow bone, which was amazing! My only complaint was that the stroganoff was too salty. The flavors were great, otherwise.
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    The Black Sheep SB BrasseriePrice: Expensive• Contemporary French / American• Santa Barbara
    4.8
  • CynthiaVIP
    California Central Coast •49 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    I have Christmas lunch with my dear sister & our 95 dear Mom every year…..we had a great experience at the Finch & Fork this year. Wonderful attentive server, Jamey & most delicious food. Thank you!
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    Finch & ForkPrice: Expensive• American• Santa Barbara
    4.6
  • JohnnyVIP
    California Central Coast •77 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Great experience at Intermezzo. Staff was very accommodating over a few dietary restrictions and the food was delicious. Shrimp pasta was excellent as was the Filet Mignon with pepper cream sauce. We will be back again. Definitely recommend.
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    Intermezzo By Wine CaskPrice: Expensive• Californian• Santa Barbara
    4.7
  • Lee
    California Central Coast •10 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Dec 14, 2024
    The food here is delicious, definitely different from and a cut above traditional Indian restaurants in America. The service was also very attentive. I really appreciate the number of vegan dishes and the fact that everything is clearly marked. My two caveats are that there’s a lot of heat in this food so if you can’t stand that this is not the restaurant for you. Even the mild chutney was hot rather than flavorful. It’s also a noisy set up with little thought given to sound management in the design of the space. The pink themed walls are kind of cute but also slightly nauseating. 
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    Bibi JiPrice: Expensive• Indian• Santa Barbara
    4.1

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Discover Santa Barbara

Only a two-hour jaunt from Los Angeles, Santa Barbara is a busy seaside town with a relaxed vibe and proximity to California's booming wine region. Sometimes called the American Riviera, Santa Barbara exudes alfresco charm while benefiting from local, fresh produce and sustainably harvested seafood. From the taco trail to cracked fresh crab at the pier to eclectic wine bars with delicate snacks, Santa Barbara is a culinary delight for a range of tastes. One thing you won't find much of is pretentious, black-tie dining; Santa Barbara prefers it low-profile. Fresh and local is the name of the game here. Copious nearby ranch land, wine country and independent distillers and breweries keep chefs inspired to design their menus with a distinctly local bent.

Frequently asked questions

The best reviewed restaurant in Santa Barbara is Enterprise Fish Co. - Santa Barbara

The best vegan restaurants in Santa Barbara are Bibi Ji, Olio e Limone Ristorante and The Black Sheep SB Brasserie

The best vegetarian restaurants in Santa Barbara are Opal Restaurant & Bar, Gala and The Black Sheep SB Brasserie

The restaurants with the best service in Santa Barbara are Goat Tree Restaurant, El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel Dining Room and Enterprise Fish Co. - Santa Barbara

The restaurants with the best ambiance in Santa Barbara are El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel Dining Room, China Pavillion at Chapala and Stonehouse at San Ysidro Ranch

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