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1. Convivo
4.7
Exceptional(2124)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Santa Barbara
Booked 29 times today
Convivo is a Santa Barbara restaurant and bar with an Italian soul. Chef-Owner Peter McNee's food is best described as ‘Nomad Italian’. It strays from the standard or traditional Italian, sourcing inspiration from many other cultures’ cooking but its soul is thoroughly Italian. The ever-changing menu includes small plates, housemade pasta, wood-fired pizza, rotisserie chicken, fresh seafood and steaks served family-style. McNee’s all-star supplier network provides the freshest produce and local seafood the region is famous for. Inspired by the bounty of the sea, the lush farms and abundant vineyards nearby and the cooking methods of Italy, Convivo is a festive gathering place for locals and visitors alike inside the newly-restored Santa Barbara Inn.
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2. The Set
3.8
Excellent(10)
Price: Moderate
• American • Santa Barbara
Booked 5 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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3. Toma Restaurant & Bar
4.7
Exceptional(5470)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Santa Barbara
Booked 46 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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4. Stella Mare's
4.8
Exceptional(2282)
Price: Expensive
• French • Santa Barbara
Booked 30 times today
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.
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5. OKU
4.7
Exceptional(1735)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Santa Barbara
Booked 58 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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6. Tre Lune
4.8
Exceptional(1980)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Montecito
Booked 39 times today
"Upbeat and comfortable, serving real-deal pastas and pizzas that make you feel like you're in Italy again." - ZAGAT 2010 Fresh fish, veal scaloppini, osso buco, prime steaks, Kobe-beef burgers, organic salads, and house-made desserts. Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner-Cocktails. Award Winner of Italian wines list.Please call to make reservations.
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7. Lucky's
4.8
Exceptional(2867)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Montecito
Booked 42 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.
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8. Barbareño
4.8
Exceptional(1874)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Santa Barbara
Booked 14 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.
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9. Bouchon - Santa Barbara
4.8
Exceptional(5410)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Santa Barbara
Booked 31 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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10. Stonehouse at San Ysidro Ranch
4.8
Exceptional(2587)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Santa Barbara
Booked 29 times today
The Stonehouse, located in a beautiful 19th-century citrus packing house, offers an unparalleled dining experience. Guests can unwind in a relaxing lounge with full bar service or enjoy the ambiance of the separate dining room, complete with a crackling fireplace and world-class views. Chef Matthew Johnson creates evocative regional cuisine, utilizing fresh herbs and vegetables from the Ranch’s organic chef’s garden. The Stonehouse boasts the only Grand Award-winning wine program in Central California, ensuring an unparalleled selection of wines to complement your meal. For a unique twist, visit the restaurant's speakeasy for before or after dinner drinks, where you can enjoy expertly crafted cocktails in an intimate, nostalgic setting.

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  • Emily
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 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
  • kerrievip
    California Central Coast •25 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Always a pleasure to dine with friends at Lucky’s Great service, great food/drinks and happy professional staff.
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    Lucky'sPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Montecito
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    4.8
  • Michael
    California Central Coast •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Charming, smaller restaurant across the street from the beach. Excellent food. Good service. Highly recommended. Popular with the locals.
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    Toma Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• Italian• Santa Barbara
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    4.7
  • Randi
    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •50 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 12, 2024
    Would definitely recommend this restaurant. Pizza was great and special seasonal fish entree was shared among three of us. Fish was spectacular. Great wine list too. Service was excellent. Very beautiful restaurant interior and outdoor patio spectacular (we had breakfast on the patio the next morning). Best restaurant breakfast- food was very fresh and well-prepared.
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    ConvivoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Santa Barbara
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    4.7
  • OpenTable Dinervip
    London •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jul 17, 2024
    Great staff, and make sure you get the outside fire pit tables if you want s’mores for dessert!! 🤩
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    The SetPrice: Moderate• American• Santa Barbara
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    3.8

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