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1. Convivo
4.7
Exceptional(2124)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Santa Barbara
Booked 21 times today
Convivo is a Santa Barbara restaurant and bar with an Italian soul. Chef-Owner Peter McNee's food is best described as ‘Nomad Italian’. It strays from the standard or traditional Italian, sourcing inspiration from many other cultures’ cooking but its soul is thoroughly Italian. The ever-changing menu includes small plates, housemade pasta, wood-fired pizza, rotisserie chicken, fresh seafood and steaks served family-style. McNee’s all-star supplier network provides the freshest produce and local seafood the region is famous for. Inspired by the bounty of the sea, the lush farms and abundant vineyards nearby and the cooking methods of Italy, Convivo is a festive gathering place for locals and visitors alike inside the newly-restored Santa Barbara Inn.
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2. Arnoldi's Cafe
4.7
Exceptional(757)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Santa Barbara
Booked 21 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.
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3. Bluewater Grill - Santa Barbara
4.4
Awesome(640)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Santa Barbara
Booked 17 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!
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4. Secret Bao
4.8
Exceptional(660)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Santa Barbara
Booked 16 times today
Modern Asian American Restaurant from Chefs Peter Lee & Felicia Medina. "Consider the bao. Chinese in origin, it’s most easily described as a steamed bun filled with something savory. Yet, like the American concept of a sandwich, the bao exploded into a flexible format of untold bounds — served at any meal, filled with you-name-it, completely closed or wide open, with endless regional variants from across Asia and far beyond." - Matt Kettmann (SB Independent)1 Block From State Street, Easy Parking, Public Lot Nearby, Free 75 Minute Parking, Walking Distance, El Pueblo Viejo Landmark District, Superior Court, Spanish Colonial Revival Courthouse, Santa Barbara Museum Of Art, Courthouse Gardens, Bell Tower, Bao, Food, Restaurant, Asian, American, New, Modern, Fried, Chicken, Octopus, Vegan, Vegetarian, Paelo, Friendly, Dog Friendly, Outdoor Patio, Heaters, Warm, Inviting, Hospitable, Modern Design
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5. Finch & Fork
4.6
Exceptional(1755)
Price: Expensive
• American • Santa Barbara
Booked 12 times today
Here at Finch & Fork, we are inspired by the bounty of Santa Barbara's lush farms and rugged coastline. Our attitude is relentlessly local, influenced by the diverse culinary techniques of our neighbors, the subdued, natural colors of our fog-swept cliffs, and the glow of afternoon sunlight on our grapevines. Begin your day with a nourishing brunch or savor an evening of eclectic wines, ingredient-driven cooking, and good company. Finch & Fork is conveniently located on the corner of Carrillo and Chapala streets in the heart of Santa Barbara’s vibrant downtown. Complimentary valet parking for diners upon availability.
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6. The Black Sheep SB Brasserie
4.8
Exceptional(699)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary French / American • Santa Barbara
Booked 9 times today
A locally owned and operated, modern-classic California-French Pub. We serve elevated, eclectic, locally sourced Cuisine paired with incredible wines and craft beer. We are NOW OPEN for SUNDAY BRUNCH 10am-1:30pm. Located in Old Town Santa Barbara on 18 East Cota Street, the building boasts a rich history of French restaurants and saloons dating back over a century. We are open for Dinner Wed-Sun from 5PM. We are known for our incredible family style tasting menu’s where multiple dishes are presented to your table for each course.

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  • Jason
    California Central Coast •25 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Really enjoyed a family dinner, the food was great but the service was a little slow with some forgotten orders.
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    Arnoldi's CafePrice: Expensive• Italian• Santa Barbara
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    4.7
  • Larry
    Adelaide •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Our dinner was great! The food was delicious and expertly prepared. Our server, Tanner, exhibited grace and professionalism along the evening enjoyable. We are visiting from Virginia and highly recommend the Bluewater Grill.
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    Bluewater Grill - Santa BarbaraPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Santa Barbara
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    4.4
  • Davidvip
    Dallas - Fort Worth •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Excellent across all categories and good vibe in the space.
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    Secret BaoPrice: Expensive• Asian• Santa Barbara
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    4.8
  • Irinavip
    Washington, D.C. Area •18 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Loved the food a bit overpriced But delicious nicest prepared and great presentation Our waiter was a bit anxious for no apparent reason But he did his best w our requests .. so no complains I would recommend this place as we are passing through was all in all a good choice
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    Finch & ForkPrice: Expensive• American• Santa Barbara
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    4.6
  • Randi
    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •50 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 12, 2024
    Would definitely recommend this restaurant. Pizza was great and special seasonal fish entree was shared among three of us. Fish was spectacular. Great wine list too. Service was excellent. Very beautiful restaurant interior and outdoor patio spectacular (we had breakfast on the patio the next morning). Best restaurant breakfast- food was very fresh and well-prepared.
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    ConvivoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Santa Barbara
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    4.7

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