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1. Bouchon - Santa Barbara

4.8

Exceptional(5427)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Barbara

Booked 37 times today

We are delighted to have added additional outdoor seating but Santa Barbara nights are chilly so bring a sweater or light jacket!Fresh, local ingredients, prepared with care. Excellent wines that reflect the quality and character of our region and work in concert with the cuisine. Warm, inviting ambiance, service at a relaxed, leisurely pace. Santa Barbara ‘Wine Country Cuisine’ means we source our ingredients using an ‘as-fresh-and-as-local-as-possible’ approach, with fish from the Santa Barbara Channel and produce from the surrounding countryside. We then take into account how these flavors can be presented in concert with our local wines. We believe you’ll taste the difference. Bon Appètit!

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2. Olio e Limone Ristorante

4.8

Exceptional(2541)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Santa Barbara

Booked 21 times today

Olio e Limone Ristorante, located in downtown Santa Barbara's ARTS District, serves artisanal Italian cuisine. Meaning “oil and lemon” in Italian, their restaurant’s name reflects husband-wife team Alberto and Elaine Morello’s philosophy: rely on the integrity of the ingredients and quality of the preparation to provide Santa Barbara diners “simply sophisticated” Italian cuisine served in an inviting atmosphere with European hospitality. Start with eggplant souffle, then tuck into a plate of house made duck ravioli or Sicilian spaghetti with bottarga. And be sure to take home a bottle of their own olio, an organic extra-virgin olive oil made from Sicilian olive varieties. Bonus: their contemporary Italian breakfast, lunch & retail spot Olio Bottega, and authentic pizzeria next door at Olio Pizzeria. Private dining in the Cucina Room for up to 40 guests.

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3. Opal Restaurant & Bar

4.8

Exceptional(1754)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Barbara

Booked 16 times today

We have inside and limited outdoor sidewalk dining. If you prefer to sit outside, please indicate that with your reservation request. To accommodate our second seating, early parties should plan for a maximum stay of 1.5 to 2hrs, depending on party size. Please call 805 966 9676 for more details. A popular local’s favorite, opal restaurant & bar’s Eclectic California Cuisine fuses creative world cuisine influences with American Regional touches, from a 14 oz. Herb-Grilled Ribeye Steak on Tuscan White Beans, to Fresh Pan-Seared Fish & Seafood, Homemade Pastas, Gourmet Pizzas, fresh Baked Breads, imaginative Salads, & Homemade Desserts. We have a Wine Spectator award-winning wine list, & a full bar with seasonal Craft Cocktails. Our entire dining room staff assists to take care of each table, enabling exceptional service in a warm engaging manner, properly nuanced to your mood & taste. Our staff genuinely cares about giving you the best possible experience!

4. Barbareño

4.8

Exceptional(1876)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Barbara

Booked 20 times today

At Barbareño we seek to help further shape and define Central Coast cuisine. We take our inspiration from traditions and specialties of our area, delicacies unique to our region, and the many outstanding purveyors with whom we are so fortunate to work. In all of our efforts, we hope to capture the essence of a particular place or local flavor, embracing the nuances that make our food and drink unique to our home.

5. Secret Bao

4.8

Exceptional(669)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Santa Barbara

Booked 42 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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6. Ca' Dario Ristorante

4.7

Exceptional(1798)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Santa Barbara

Booked 16 times today

"Anything grilled is divine, and the rest of the menu is delectable at this charming Italian restaurant in Santa Barbara known for its excellent execution of simple pasta, meats and other classics. A fantastic wine list with many available by the glass; its a local favorite, so reservations are a must."

7. Olio Pizzeria

4.5

Awesome(1484)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Santa Barbara

Booked 16 times today

Olio Pizzeria is an upscale-casual pizzeria with salumi bar/wine bar/full bar which was inspired by the myriad neighborhood pizzerie and enoteche found around the corner from just about every piazza in Italy. This idea began to take shape before Alberto and Elaine Morello even opened Olio e Limone Ristorante, their fine dining Italian restaurant next door. Wine bars serving boutique salumi and formaggi are ubiquitous in Italy, as is a regionalism which the Morellos are excited to share with you. Sicily is an emerging powerhouse, and touches of Sicilian food and wine delight their guests. You’ll also find exciting tastes from Campania and other emerging regions on their menus, wine and beer lists. Takeout available. Buon appetito!

8. Finch & Fork

4.6

Exceptional(1762)

Price: Expensive

• American • Santa Barbara

Booked 20 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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9. Intermezzo By Wine Cask

4.7

Exceptional(1774)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Barbara

Booked 11 times today

Intermezzo by Wine Cask New Menu by Executive Chef Mossin SugichModern American cuisine with a Mediterranean twist

10. Bibi Ji

4.2

Awesome(317)

Price: Expensive

• Indian • Santa Barbara

Booked 7 times today

Modern Indian food featuring local produce and seafood paired with a robust low-intervention wine program curated by Alejandro Medina and James Beard Award winner Rajat Parr. Located directly across the street from the historic Granada Theatre in the heart of Santa Barbara's ARTS District. Join us in our lively, signature pastel pink dining room. Michelin Guide Central Coast Selection 2021, 2022 and 2023

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Charlie
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Delicious menu -- almost every item is great. Love this place.
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Secret BaoPrice: Expensive• Asian• Santa Barbara
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Lisavip
Detroit / Eastern Michigan •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The service and food were amazing. We had the perfect celebration for our anniversary!
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Bouchon - Santa BarbaraPrice: Expensive• Californian• Santa Barbara
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Ronaldvip
California Central Coast •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Staff were friendly and helpful. Ambiance is pleasant. Central location. Reasonable prices, and excellent meals.
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Opal Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• Californian• Santa Barbara
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Olga
New York City •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Very interesting place! Creative meals, taste different. And the people working here communicate fantastic! So it was unforgettable experience!
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BarbareñoPrice: Expensive• Californian• Santa Barbara
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Lesvip
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Everything was great for our lunch except the music was too loud and some of it was not relaxing. Otherwise a terrific experience.
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Olio e Limone RistorantePrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Santa Barbara
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4.8

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1. Bouchon - Santa Barbara

2. Olio e Limone Ristorante

3. Opal Restaurant & Bar

4. Barbareño

5. Secret Bao

6. Ca' Dario Ristorante

7. Olio Pizzeria

8. Finch & Fork

9. Intermezzo By Wine Cask

10. Bibi Ji

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