8 Best Cozy Restaurants in Carpinteria

8 restaurants available nearby

1. Thario's Kitchen

4.5

Awesome(40)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Carpinteria

Booked 4 times today

Cosy European Restaurant Made with Love by the Pacific OceanOpening at 3:00 PM

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2. Stonehouse at San Ysidro Ranch

4.8

Exceptional(2677)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Santa Barbara

Booked 27 times today

The Stonehouse, located in a beautiful 19th-century citrus packing house, offers an unparalleled dining experience. Guests can unwind in a relaxing lounge with full bar service or enjoy the ambiance of the separate dining room, complete with a crackling fireplace and world-class views. Chef Matthew Johnson creates evocative regional cuisine, utilizing fresh herbs and vegetables from the Ranch’s organic chef’s garden. The Stonehouse boasts the only Grand Award-winning wine program in Central California, ensuring an unparalleled selection of wines to complement your meal. For a unique twist, visit the restaurant's speakeasy for before or after dinner drinks, where you can enjoy expertly crafted cocktails in an intimate, nostalgic setting.

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3. Toma Restaurant & Bar

4.8

Exceptional(5540)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Santa Barbara

Booked 30 times today

Toma Restaurant and Bar a waterfront bistro, located along Santa Barbara's picturesque Cabrillo Blvd. Experience Santa Barbara waterfront's most romantic restaurant. Savor exquisite Italian and Mediterranean inspired dishes from Santa Barbara's seasonal bounty, supporting our local fisherman, farmers, foragers and food artisans. Pour over local and Italian wines along with a full bar of handcrafted cocktails and spirits. Enjoy warm and attentive service while dining window side with a view of the enchanting Santa Barbara harbor.

4. LOCAL Montecito

4.6

Exceptional(288)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Montecito

Booked 19 times today

Incredible outdoor seating with two heated patios, firepit, couches, and a 360 degree bar. Featuring local ingredients and exceptional dishes from multiple cuisines paired with an extensive and rare wine collection, LOCAL has it all in the heart of Montecito.

5. Tre Lune

4.8

Exceptional(2034)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Montecito

Booked 51 times today

"Upbeat and comfortable, serving real-deal pastas and pizzas that make you feel like you're in Italy again." - ZAGAT 2010 Fresh fish, veal scaloppini, osso buco, prime steaks, Kobe-beef burgers, organic salads, and house-made desserts. Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner-Cocktails. Award Winner of Italian wines list.Please call to make reservations.

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6. Bluewater Grill - Santa Barbara

4.5

Awesome(668)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Santa Barbara

Booked 48 times today

The waterfront locals choice in Santa Barbara for premium quality, sustainably sourced seafood! Located at the gateway to Santa Barbara on the beach at State Street and Cabrillo Boulevard with a stunning patio and beach view. Adjacent to the "Funk Zone", Santa Barbara's premiere wine district, the wine list features an extensive selection of local wines in addition to a "no-corkage" policy on the first two bottles. Winner of numerous awards, including Best Seafood, this owner operated gem features lunch, dinner, Happy Hour, a "Kids Live Well" Kid menu, full bar, heated patio, and is pet friendly. Well known for classics like Clam Chowder and Fish & Chips, Oysters on the half shell and numerous varieties of fresh fish, lobster and crab, Bluewater also operates fishing vessel "Pilikia" which specializes in the freshest caught local fish in town! Come in, Get Hooked!

7. Arnoldi's Cafe

4.7

Exceptional(773)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Santa Barbara

Booked 23 times today

Oldest Italian restaurant in Santa Barbara! We have two bocce courts on our patio with outdoor dining. Lots of pasta, appetizers, salads, chicken dishes and homemade desserts...Italian wine and local wine on our wine list...indoor or outdoor seating. We are a true local's secret and kid friendly. Open for dinner 7 days a week! We also host rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, and large birthday parties.

8. The Set

3.6

Very Good(13)

Price: Moderate

• American • Santa Barbara

Booked 2 times today

Enjoy the ocean view and cozy up by the fire pits at Santa Barbara’s best sunset-watching spot. The Set serves a delightful selection of dishes and specialty cocktails for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

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8 restaurants available nearby

1. Thario's Kitchen

2. Stonehouse at San Ysidro Ranch

3. Toma Restaurant & Bar

4. LOCAL Montecito

5. Tre Lune

6. Bluewater Grill - Santa Barbara

7. Arnoldi's Cafe

8. The Set

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