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The 25 Best Restaurants & Bars In Santa Barbara
There's lots to do in Santa Barbara, but no matter what, you've got to eat.
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The 25 Best Restaurants & Bars In Santa Barbara
There's lots to do in Santa Barbara, but no matter what, you've got to eat.
Maíz Picante
Maíz Picante is a modern taquería in Oak Park that you can take anyone to, vegans included.
Tyger Tyger
Tyger Tyger is a casual Southeast Asian restaurant in the Funk Zone that offers a good mix of plant-based and not-so-plant-based options.
Augie's
Augie's is a modern Mexican cantina on State Street with great tequila cocktails and solid food.
Oat Bakery
Oat Bakery is a small Scandinavian bakery on Lower State Street that makes gorgeous seed-crusted bread loaves.
Hook & Press
Hook & Press is a gourmet doughnut shop in Downtown Santa Barbara that offers all kinds of creative—and incredibly delicious—flavors.
Ama Sushi
Ama Sushi is a high-end sushi restaurant inside the Rosewood Miramar with a great omakase at a fairly reasonable price.
Taqueria La Unica
Taqueria La Unica is a modern taquería in North State that offers all kinds of Mexican street food classics, like excellent tacos al pastor.
The Dutch Garden
The Dutch Garden is an old-school German beer garden in North State with a long beer list and excellent schnitzel.
Casa Comal
Casa Comal is a small Mexican restaurant on Lower State Street with a not-so-small menu. Get the tacos.
Saint Bibiana
Saint Bibiana is a pizza shop right off State Street that’s a solid option for a quick slice.
Cold Spring Tavern
Cold Springs is an old stagecoach stop turned restaurant that serves some of the best tri-tip on the Central Coast.
Bar Le Côte
Bar Le Côte in Los Olivos is one of the biggest restaurants to ever open in Santa Ynez Valley. And it delivers on the hype.
Test Pilot
Test Pilot in the Funk Zone is all about fruity-but-potent cocktails served in kitschy mugs.
Lokum
Lokum is a Turkish bakery in Santa Barbara where you can hang out and eat baklava on State Street.
Bossie’s Kitchen
Bossie's Kitchen is an all-day cafe, restaurant, and doughnut shop that you should prioritize.
Broad Street Oyster Co. Santa Barbara
Broad Street Oyster Co. in Santa Barbara is one of our favorite places to hang out and eat shellfish.
Secret Bao
Secret Bao is a fast-casual Chinese spot that's perfect for a group lunch in Santa Barbara.
Flor De Maiz
Flor de Maiz is a Mexican spot near the Santa Barbara wharf serving excellent mole and cocktails.
Satellite
Satellite is a laid-back natural wine bar on State Street where you can sip on pet-nats and people-watch all day long.
Loquita
Loquita is a tapas restaurant with a great patio in Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone, and a very good upscale dinner option.
Lilly’s Taqueria
Located next to a freeway overpass, Lilly's Taqueria is a great, no-frills taqueria in Santa Barbara.