Award-winning

Barbareño

4.8

1874 Reviews

$31 to $50

Californian

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2+ people

25 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 15 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining

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.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Contemporary American, Farm-to-table
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(805) 963-9591
Website
https://bit.ly/2NT5GLK
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Julian Martinez
Catering
Please contact us at info@barbareno.com for more information on our catering options.
Private party facilities
We offer both the our patio area and inside dining room as private options.

Location
205 W. Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Area
Santa Barbara
Cross Street
De La Vina Street
Parking details
We have a small lot in front of the restaurant, street parking, and the Paseo Nuevo parking structure located just a block away.
Additional
Dog Friendly, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Popular dishes

Grilled AvocadoUS$16.00
black garlic ponzu, yuzu mousse, fresh horseradish, avocado leaf salt
Milliken Farms BeetsUS$18.00
cured cherries, pistachio, gooseberry, goat cheese snow, bergamot
Market TomatoesUS$16.00
roasted heirlooms, pickled maglia rosa, smoked tomato toum, fresh herbs
Sourdough Panzanella*US$18.00
grilled watermelon, kale, cucumber, mint, lemon vinaigrette, feta
Local Halibut Crudo*US$24.00
aguachile negro, chia seed, sapote, avocado, finger lime
Hope Ranch Mussels*US$23.00
smoked tomato broth, saffron aioli, 'nduja, chili, sourdough
Ricotta Dumplings US$24.00
strawberry masala, pine nuts, rosemary, nigella seed
Black Olive RavioloUS$28.00
drake goat cheese, fennel purée, fresno chili, farm egg
EspecialUS$24.00
lamb al pastor, fermented corn flatbread, shishitos, goat gouda, salsa verde
Rabbit & Ranch*US$30.00
wild herb brine, carrot, sugar snap peas, buttermilk ranch
Duck BreastUS$36.00
dry-aged mary's duck, parsnip puree, seared treviso, grape bruschetta, sauvignon blanc vinaigrette
Barbareno Burger*US$24.00
house bacon, smoked cheddar, avocado, pinquito miso aioli, pickles

Platters

Market FishUS$76.00
sweet pea curry, ash-fired kuri squash, crispy shallot, jimmy nardello peppers
Pollo AsadoUS$65.00
whole jidori chicken, autumn mole, delicata squash, grilled mushrooms
Santa Maria BBQUS$75.00
prime california tri-tip, pinquito beans, pico de gallo, garlic bread
GauchoUS$165.00
grilled brandt tomahawk steak, smoked chimichurri, potatoes, blistered peppers

What 1,874 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

California Central Coast
Best Service
California Central Coast
Innovative
California Central Coast
Californian
Santa Barbara
Best Overall
Santa Barbara
Best Food
Santa Barbara
Best Service
Santa Barbara
Best Ambience
Santa Barbara
Best Value
Santa Barbara
Innovative
Santa Barbara
Healthy
Santa Barbara
Great for fine wines
Santa Barbara
Great for outdoor dining
Santa Barbara
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Barbareño dazzles with its "inventive and flavorful" dishes, celebrating local ingredients and Santa Barbara's rich food history. The "outstanding" service and cozy atmosphere make it perfect for special occasions or casual dining. Highlights include the "amazing" tomahawk steak, Santa Maria tri-tip, and creative desserts. A true gem in Santa Barbara's dining scene.

1,874 Reviews

D
Darcy
Palm Springs
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my absolute favorite placed in Santa Barbara! If you care about what ingredients you put into your body this is the place for you! Homemade breads, dressings, sauces. Locally sourced. All the dishes are truly unique and special. They change the menu so currently my favorites are the Hamburger, lamb dish, persimmon salad. I do miss their smashed crispy potatoes so I DO HOPE they bring those back!!
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Dan
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unbelievably unique food with amazing taste and terrific service. Could not recommend more!!!
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Kara
Austin
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food! We loved the egg starter, pork belly, and wine!
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Dre
Central Coast
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
If you want the perfect central California experience from food to ambiance, this is your place. They also went above and beyond when my friend left her purse and called me immediately to get it back to us.
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Jennifer
Seattle
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely evening enjoying shared dishes. Homemade sourdough was a great way to start. Persimmon salad, lamb, and ricotta was all delicious. Very good service team.
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Steve
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first experience and honestly one of the best meals,wine and service we’ve ever had. Going back again with family and friends!
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Cecily
Central Coast
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Barbareño is always a favorite, but it had been a while since our last visit. Food was excellent, with the Pork Belly and Persimmon Salad stealing the show. All support staff were gracious and kind - and our server Mitchell was fabulous. Excited about the new menu format and eager to return for the rest of the dishes and platters!
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Mary Kay
Los Angeles
50 reviews
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on 11 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, lovingly prepared with equally as stellar service!
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J
Jim
Central Coast
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, fantastic staff. Excellent............
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Hope
Salt Lake City
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love the food and the service at Barbarenño. We frequently introduce friends, from out of town and otherwise, to the restaurant and are consistently delighted with our experience. Thank you for bringing the charm, the fun, and the quality of the region to the table!
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FAQs

Barbareño offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 963-9591.

Barbareño is rated 4.8 stars by 1874 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2+ people

25 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

205 W. Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Cross Street
De La Vina Street
Area
Santa Barbara
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Contemporary American, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
We have a small lot in front of the restaurant, street parking, and the Paseo Nuevo parking structure located just a block away.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Julian Martinez
Additional
Dog Friendly, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
https://bit.ly/2NT5GLK
Phone number
(805) 963-9591
Catering
Please contact us at info@barbareno.com for more information on our catering options.
Private party facilities
We offer both the our patio area and inside dining room as private options.

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Barbareño

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

68 Monterey Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

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Grilled Avocado

Snacks

Bread & SpreadUS$6.00

Eggamuffins*US$14.00

Ranchero Scotch Eggs*US$15.00

Plates

Grilled AvocadoUS$16.00

Milliken Farms BeetsUS$18.00

Market TomatoesUS$16.00

Sourdough Panzanella*US$18.00

Local Halibut Crudo*US$24.00

Hope Ranch Mussels*US$23.00

Ricotta Dumplings US$24.00

Black Olive RavioloUS$28.00

EspecialUS$24.00

Rabbit & Ranch*US$30.00

Duck BreastUS$36.00

Barbareno Burger*US$24.00

Platters

Market FishUS$76.00

Pollo AsadoUS$65.00

Santa Maria BBQUS$75.00

GauchoUS$165.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Barbareño offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Barbareño restaurant rated?

Is Barbareño currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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