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1. OKU
4.7
Exceptional(1737)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Santa Barbara
Booked 33 times today
Tina Takaya, proprietor, welcomes you to our newest two story restaurant on the water. We feel the key to success is our passion for creating the highest quality food and warm friendly service. We hope you will enjoy your experience as much as we enjoyed creating it for you."We want Locals to feel like Family and Visitors to feel like Locals"Our menu draws from Asian favorites that inspire and excite such as Wagyu Steak, Japanese Sushi, Chinese Dumplings, Garlic Noodles and fresh local seafood.We are located in the heart of Santa Barbara’s Waterfront and Funk Zone Districts. Come enjoy lunch or dinner, soak in the sun by day at our waterfront rooftop bar while sipping on a refreshing cocktail surrounded by our beautiful ocean vista and by night, enjoy lounging by the fireplace after a delicious meal and a great glass of wine.Our chef uses the freshest ingredients from central coast farmers and local fisherman to create dishes with the best of what California has to offer.
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2. LOCAL Montecito
4.7
Exceptional(261)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Montecito
Booked 12 times today
Incredible outdoor seating with two heated patios, firepit, couches, and a 360 degree bar. Featuring local ingredients and exceptional dishes from multiple cuisines paired with an extensive and rare wine collection, LOCAL has it all in the heart of Montecito.
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3. Bluewater Grill - Santa Barbara
4.4
Awesome(640)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Santa Barbara
Booked 14 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. Anchor Rose
3.7
Very Good(86)
Price: Expensive
• American • Santa Barbara
Booked 5 times today
Life is better when you're on the water.Located directly overlooking the historic harbor with 360-degree views of the Pacific Ocean and downtown Santa Barbara, Anchor Rose is the perfect place to share a cocktail, enjoy a fresh seafood dinner, and people watch or catch one of the American Riviera’s signature sunsets. Come for the drinks. Stay for the tapas.Drawn from the seafaring roots that have shaped the Santa Barbara area for hundreds of years, our craft cocktails and scratch-made plates are inspired by the sea, the surf, and the laid-back atmosphere for which this area is famous. Flip-flops welcome.Anchor Rose is Santa Barbara’s best restaurant, with a view of the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Barbara Harbor. Whether you’re looking for the best fresh seafood or a restaurant with a view, Anchor Rose has quickly become the favorite Santa Barbara restaurant for locals and tourists alike.

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  • 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
  • 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
  • Kristin
    Los Angeles •19 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    I had the fixed price menu which was wonderful and reasonably priced. The food was absolutely wonderful along with the service. We had a cute window table and the experience could not have been better! Would highly recommend and would return! This was already my second trip! I brought somebody who eats at many high end restaurants and she was very mpressed!
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    The Black Sheep SB BrasseriePrice: Expensive• Contemporary French / American• Santa Barbara
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    4.8
  • Emily
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    The experience was exactly whay we hoped for and then some. We asked to be seated near a heater since they only had outdoor seating left (late November) and this request was met! I’m told they also have blankets if the heater isn’t enough for you. The waiter was extremely accommodating and happily answered ~10 questions for us about the menu before we actually ordered. The food is wonderful as is the service. The free valet is a great perk as well, especially during busy season. All around great experience.
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    OKUPrice: Expensive• Asian• Santa Barbara
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    4.7
  • Ralphvip
    Chicago / Illinois •44 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 19 Nov 2024
    Excellent food in a very nice setting with good service
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    LOCAL MontecitoPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Montecito
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    4.7

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