Best restaurants near me in Santa Barbara, CA

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1. Bibi Ji

4.3

Awesome(349)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Indian • Santa Barbara

Booked 14 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, 2023 and 2024.

2. Gala

4.7

Exceptional(334)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• European • Santa Barbara

Booked 9 times today

Gala exudes a European meets Santa Barbara charm, where you feel like you’re transported to a beautiful bistro in the Mediterranean. Enjoy shared tapas, farmer's market favorites, pasta and risotto, fresh oysters and the best steak with bone marrow butter & chimichurri. Cozy up for our farm to table craft cocktails, a Pisco sour or martini and a full meal with friends. Curated wine list with local & Spanish wines. Right down the street from the Santa Barbara Courthouse enjoy an evening at Gala. 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, Farm to table, Farmer's market driven, Tapas, Seafood, Steak, Oysters, Happy Hour, Food, Cocktails, Wine, Restaurant, Vegetarian, Friendly, Dog Friendly, Outdoor Patio, Heaters, Warm, Inviting, Hospitable, Modern Design

3. Finch & Fork

4.5

Awesome(1789)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• American • Santa Barbara

Booked 16 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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4. The Black Sheep SB Brasserie

4.6

Exceptional(751)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Santa Barbara

Booked 27 times today

Now featuring a full bar! Locally owned California-French brasserie in Old Town Santa Barbara, blending classic technique with bold, eclectic flavors. Housed in a historic space, we offer an elevated dining experience with a renowned family-style tasting menu, curated wines, craft beer, and full cocktail service. Open Wed-Sun from 5 PM—check daily for our specials!

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5. Holdren's Santa Barbara

4.6

Exceptional(1038)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Santa Barbara

Booked 21 times today

Holdren’s Steaks & Seafood, located on State Street, serves up a delicious and diverse menu of seafood and steaks, where the portions are always generous and the prices always reasonable. Our surf and turf menu, including our favorite bacon wrapped stuffed shrimp or our USDA prime steaks that are charbroiled over a mesquite grill, is complimented by an extensive wine list, a healthy assortment of premium spirits, and a selection of signature drinks. Daily meals can be enjoyed in our cozy, and dark saloon-inspired dining room, or on our outdoor patio. The indoor dining room is adorned with brown leather booths, dark wood paneling, and funky artwork lining the exposed brick walls. Holdren’s has been voted as the best steakhouse multiple times by the Santa Barbara Independent’s Reader’s Poll and by the Santa Barbara News Press’ Reader’s Choice Awards.

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6. Intermezzo By Wine Cask

4.5

Awesome(1813)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Barbara

Booked 17 times today

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

7. Roy

3.8

Excellent(439)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Santa Barbara

Booked 1 time today

In business for more than 30 years, Roy is a bistro-style, Americana restaurant with a frequently changing, handwritten menu. We strive to serve unpretentious cuisine of the highest quality. We use mostly certified organic produce from the local Santa Barbara Farmers Market, free range chicken and Harris Ranch hormone free beef. We bake our own bread, hand roll our pastas and make all of our desserts in house. Our ambiance is retro moderne California casual, and we have rotating art shows that run for a month and a half at a time. Live music once in a while. Full bar all the time.

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8. Sandbar Mexican Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(183)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Santa Barbara

Booked 3 times today

We are a traditional Sonora style Mexican Restaurant and Tequila Bar. Guests will experience the authentic tastes and warm outdoor dining of Mexico. We use homemade sweet and sour with organic agave nectar in our world class margaritas. We also feature handmade tortilla chips and salsas, fresh Ceviche, homemade guacamole and the best fajitas around.We feature a vibrant bar scene and a social atmosphere. We also serve our full menu nightly until 11pm. Stick around after dinner as we transform into one of Santa Barbara's best late night hot spots.

9. Chase Restaurant

4.1

Excellent(792)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Italian • Santa Barbara

Chase Restaurant, a Santa Barbara institution since 1979, is conveniently located at 1012 State Street in the Theater district and showcases a classic elegant Italian décor with an intimate interior bar and an outside patio with high top seating overlooking State Street. Chase Restaurant features the finest meat, seafood and pasta dishes, as well as traditional Italian desserts. Signature dishes include Chicken Piccata served with Fettuccini Alfredo, Eggplant Parmigiana, Veal Valle de Ostra, Penne Carbonara and many more. This warm, romantic Italian restaurant offers a global wine list boasting many Santa Barbara wines which are curated to pair with the bold, rich flavors of classic Italian fare. Custom cocktails featuring spirits blended with seasonal ingredients as well as Italian and craft beer are offered as well. There is free parking in the rear of the restaurant off Anacapa Street.

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10. Toma Restaurant & Bar

4.8

Exceptional(5557)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Italian • Santa Barbara

Booked 31 times today

Toma Restaurant and Bar a waterfront bistro, located along Santa Barbara's picturesque Cabrillo Blvd. Experience Santa Barbara waterfront's most romantic restaurant. Savor exquisite Italian and Mediterranean inspired dishes from Santa Barbara's seasonal bounty, supporting our local fisherman, farmers, foragers and food artisans. Pour over local and Italian wines along with a full bar of handcrafted cocktails and spirits. Enjoy warm and attentive service while dining window side with a view of the enchanting Santa Barbara harbor.

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California Central Coast •1 review
5.0
Dined today
This was our first dining experience at Gala. Overall we had the best time. The restaurant worked with us as we had increased our party. Gala made it so easy to order without stress. The food was amazing in presentation and taste. A wonderful meal. This was a birthday celebration and Gala made it so special and memorable. This was our first but not our last. I highly recommend Gala, especially if you want to celebrate.
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GalaPrice: Expensive• European• Santa Barbara
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AbigailVIP
Los Angeles •8 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Jess and Gonszalo are the best!! Such delicious food and a delightful evening
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The Black Sheep SB BrasseriePrice: Expensive• Contemporary French / American• Santa Barbara
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4.6
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heidi
Los Angeles •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Always good. Went for their burger for burger week. they did not disappoint.
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Finch & ForkPrice: Expensive• American• Santa Barbara
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4.5
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Larry
San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Bibi Ji is a fantastic spot for excellent Indian food. I loved the Makhni Dal, from Rajat Parr's mother's recipe. Everything is delicious and authentic. With the dinner, I enjoyed the Bibi Ji Orange Wine from the Parr's Real Wine company. The chef, Israel Romero, has learned well from founding chefs Jessai and Gary Singh. The new space is lively, bright and modern and very much busier than the old location. Congratulations to Alejandro Medina for a very successful move and renovation.
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Bibi JiPrice: Expensive• Indian• Santa Barbara
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4.3
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Robert
Los Angeles •16 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Always like that they understand a gluten allergy. For the 22nd anniversary they have some great special deals.
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Holdren's Santa BarbaraPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Santa Barbara
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4.6

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1. Bibi Ji

2. Gala

3. Finch & Fork

4. The Black Sheep SB Brasserie

5. Holdren's Santa Barbara

6. Intermezzo By Wine Cask

7. Roy

8. Sandbar Mexican Restaurant

9. Chase Restaurant

10. Toma Restaurant & Bar

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