9 Best Cozy Restaurants in Carpinteria

9 restaurants available nearby

1. Thario's Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(36)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Carpinteria

Booked 9 times today

Cosy European Restaurant Made with Love by the Pacific OceanOpening at 3:00 PM

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2. Toma Restaurant & Bar

4.8

Exceptional(5497)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Santa Barbara

Booked 38 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.

3. Lucky's

4.8

Exceptional(2882)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Montecito

Booked 54 times today

LUCKY'S is widely known for its exclusive selection of USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, farmer's market vegetables, no-nonsense cocktails and world class wine cellar. For take-out, please call the restaurant.We do not accept bar table reservations online, please call the restaurant.For larger parties, please call or email the restaurant directly.

4. Stella Mare's

4.8

Exceptional(2314)

Price: Expensive

• French • Santa Barbara

French country bistro...Between Montecito and Santa Barbara, Stella Mare's Bistro is located in a historic Victorian home overlooking the Bird Refuge. French country cuisine rules the menu, with dishes like coq au vin, cassoulet, and moules frites. Sip seasonal cocktails amid cozy décor -- all the right ingredients for a great dining experience. Bon appétit!When requesting the greenhouse please note that is considered indoor dining.

5. LOCAL Montecito

4.7

Exceptional(271)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Montecito

Booked 26 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.

6. Lilac Montecito

4.7

Exceptional(147)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary European • Montecito

Booked 12 times today

Welcome to Lilac Montecito. We offer an elevated bistro dining experience featuring some of our favorite foods that nourish the body and soul in a full-service dining ambiance. Our menu is inspired by European and Californian cuisine as well as locally-sourced ingredients for a fresh, delicious take on some classic entrees. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner

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7. Bluewater Grill - Santa Barbara

4.4

Awesome(652)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Santa Barbara

Booked 39 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!

8. Arnoldi's Cafe

4.7

Exceptional(763)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Santa Barbara

Booked 25 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.

9. The Set

3.7

Very Good(12)

Price: Moderate

• American • Santa Barbara

Booked 8 times today

Enjoy the ocean view and cozy up by the fire pits at Santa Barbara’s best sunset-watching spot. The Set serves a delightful selection of dishes and specialty cocktails for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

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9 restaurants available nearby

1. Thario's Kitchen

2. Toma Restaurant & Bar

3. Lucky's

4. Stella Mare's

5. LOCAL Montecito

6. Lilac Montecito

7. Bluewater Grill - Santa Barbara

8. Arnoldi's Cafe

9. The Set

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