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Toma Restaurant & Bar
When your Santa Barbara getaway requires fine dining with stunning views of the Pacific, make a reservation at Toma Restaurant & Bar. Third-generation Santa Barbaran Julian Sanders and San Diego native Sam Grant own the eatery. Julian brings his expertise…
Los Agaves Restaurant
Los Agaves Restaurant is a local Mexican chain restaurant with several locations, two of which are in Santa Barbara. We'll be focusing on the original location on Milpas Street. The eatery was established in 2001 by famed local chef and…
Reunion Kitchen + Drink
When compiling your dining itinerary for your Santa Barbara getaway, one restaurant you should list at the top is Reunion Kitchen + Drink. California restaurateurs created this delightful restaurant with a creative spin on comfort food. Their first eatery opened…
Lure Fish House
When compiling your things-to-do list for Santa Barbara, one restaurant to include is the Lure Fish House. This family-owned eatery is renowned for using local ingredients and fresh seafood to create high-quality dishes in a laid-back atmosphere. It has several…
The Palace Grill
There are plenty of outstanding restaurants on the Central Coast, but when craving New Orleans flavors, add The Palace Grill to your itinerary. This vibrant establishment opened in 1985 and has roots steeped in Creole heritage. From crawfish étouffée to…
Zaytoon
When your dining itinerary calls for authentic Mediterranean flavors, look no further than Zaytoon! The Lebanese restaurant opened in 2005 and has carved a niche in the Santa Barbara dining scene. From its inception, Zaytoon has been dedicated to providing…
Finch & Fork
Finch & Fork is in one of Santa Barbara's premiere hotels, the Kimpton Canary, and is renowned for serving creative fare using locally sourced ingredients. Established in 2013, Finch & Fork emphasizes seasonal produce and sustainable practices, ensuring that each…
Boathouse at Hendry's Beach
Nothing says Central Coast dining with a classic Cali vibe than a meal at Boathouse at Hendry's Beach. This one-of-a-kind eatery, which opened in 2010, is steps from the beach and serves fresh, locally sourced ingredients and seafood. The original…
Jane
Jane is an iconic, family-owned eatery in the Theater Art District of Santa Barbara. Inspiration for the restaurant's name comes from the matriarch of the Huston family, Jane. Growing up in the farmlands of Indiana, she watched passengers whizz by…
Brophy Bros.
Perched in the Santa Barbara Harbor is a family-owned restaurant that has been dishing out quality seafood and good times since 1986. By the Bennett family's account, Brophy Bros. is not a mecca for gourmet seafood. This doesn't mean the…
Loquita Santa Barbara
Did you know you can dine in a Spanish restaurant without boarding a plane or needing a passport? Welcome to Loquita Santa Barbara! This vibrant eatery is in a Spanish-style building and has a patio with terracotta tiled flooring and…
Joe's Cafe
When compiling your Santa Barbara itinerary, adding Joe's Cafe to the list is a no-brainer! The iconic eatery is the oldest restaurant in the area and has an intriguing story. In 1928, Joe Ferrario purchased what was then the Channel…
Santa Barbara Shellfish Company
When scouting the area for dining options, sometimes "less is more" is the answer to your hunger pangs. Santa Barbara Shellfish Company exemplifies this saying with its vintage California fish-shack vibe, seafood-centric menu, and idyllic location. Founded in the early…
Finney's Crafthouse-Santa Barbara
Finney's Crafthouse-Santa Barbara is a family-owned regional chain that offers pub fare in a sports bar atmosphere. Founder Greg Finefrock opened his first eatery in 2016 and named it Finney, based on the phonetic pronunciation of his last name. While…
Cold Spring Tavern
Just north of Santa Barbara, in the wooded mountains, is an eatery steeped in history and lore. Welcome to the Cold Spring Tavern! Once a stagecoach stop in 1886, the rustic cabins have been converted into an eatery serving classic…
McConnell's Fine Ice Creams
There's ice cream, and then there's ICE CREAM! When you want the best-tasting, creamiest, made-from-scratch ice cream, only one shop will do: McConnell's Fine Ice Creams! The California-based chain has been scooping out dishes and cones since 1949 at the…
Shoreline Beach Cafe
Shoreline Beach Cafe is your vacation go-to for toes-in-the-sand dining, tasty drinks, and breathtaking sunsets! Established in 1997, this Santa Barbara hangout has become a staple because of its commitment to quality, contemporary California cuisine, and welcoming atmosphere. The single-story…
Mesa Cafe & Bar
When searching for a restaurant that is a living legend, serves hearty food, and is the area's "go-to" for relaxation, head to Mesa Cafe & Bar! Established in 1984, this restaurant has transformed from a quaint eatery into an iconic…
The Stonehouse Restaurant
The Stonehouse Restaurant offers unparalleled fine dining in a magical and historical setting. Set on the preserved grounds of the historic San Ysidro Ranch, this eatery is in a 19th-century revitalized citrus packing house. From humble beginnings to luxurious renovations,…
Tre Lune
For over twenty years, Tre Lune has served Italian cuisine in the Santa Barbara region. The menu is Mediterranean-inspired, and it features pasta and pizza classics, fresh seafood, and tender steaks. The restaurant's name is an Italian phrase for "three…