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- SStuartVIPGreater Boston •5 reviews4.0Dined 1 day agoThe deviled eggs and Caesar Salad were 10/10! The fried chicken dinner looked fabulous but was way too much with the excessive extra crispy fried coating. And the short rib pappardele was too rich with the oversized dollop of sour cream et al. Service and ambience were great so look forward to returning to try other dishes!More infoFinch & ForkPrice: Expensive• American• Santa Barbara•4.4
- DDarcyVIPPalm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •24 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoI love your food! I am not sure why this is the second time I have been to BiBi Ji when they have been out of the Murg Chicken and the only other chicken dish aside from the butter chicken has cheese on it. The Murg Chicken is a staple and if you can’t keep that there should be a ready equal substitute. At the very least kabobs or something. Anyway the positive side to this was I did try a new dish with SHRIMP and it was very delicious although I’m not a big shrimp eater I loved the vegetables and the sauce in the dish the most. ❤️ Thank you for making great food consistently and not changing the quality!!More infoBibi JiPrice: Expensive• Indian• Santa Barbara•4.3
- PPhyllisLos Angeles •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoWe love to come here when we go to concerts at the Lobero Theater. Food, service and ambiance are great. I had the salmon with the artichoke salad and my husband had the burger. Both very good and the service was excellent. And, we go for wine tasting next door at Au Bon Climat Highly recommendMore infoIntermezzo By Wine CaskPrice: Expensive• Californian• Santa Barbara•4.5
- JJamesCalifornia Central Coast •3 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoGreat service , great food , great fun . Went on a pop-up 9 course tasting menu night and had a blast . Very reasonable and very complete way to navigate the menu . Place was absolutely buzzing with happy diners on on a rainy gloomy evening . Lovely foodie experience that didn’t break the bank . Will be back !!More infoThe Black Sheep SB BrasseriePrice: Expensive• Contemporary French / American• Santa Barbara•4.7
- GGlennLos Angeles •73 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoThe food was terrific. We ordered cornbread, barata salad, fried zucchini blossoms, and flourless chocolate cake. All were fresh and perfectly prepared. The service was excellent. A definite 5-star choice. We can't wait to return and try more items.More infoGalaPrice: Expensive• European• Santa Barbara•4.8
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Santa Barbara is a true melting pot of cultures, and the culinary possibilities for you to enjoy in this coastal city are representative of the city’s incredible diversity. American options for steak lovers and vegetarians alike are available in sophisticated dining rooms as well as casual restaurants. With Santa Barbara's unique location close to the Pacific Ocean, you can enjoy fresh seafood dishes at your choice of elegant restaurants or cafes overlooking the coast. European eateries feature Mediterranean, French, and Italian options that will delight you. You can also enjoy dining at a Chinese, Japanese or Thai restaurant with an Asian vibe. You will never tire of the options available when you are in Santa Barbara.
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