Best Restaurants with a Happy Hour in Santa Barbara

12 restaurants available nearby

1. Finch & Fork

4.6

Exceptional(1754)

Price: Expensive

• American • Santa Barbara

Booked 18 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.

2. Gala

4.7

Exceptional(287)

Price: Expensive

• European • Santa Barbara

Booked 8 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

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3. The Black Sheep SB Brasserie

4.8

Exceptional(695)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Santa Barbara

Booked 28 times today

A locally owned and operated, modern-classic California-French Pub. We serve elevated, eclectic, locally sourced Cuisine paired with incredible wines and craft beer. We are NOW OPEN for SUNDAY BRUNCH 10am-1:30pm. Located in Old Town Santa Barbara on 18 East Cota Street, the building boasts a rich history of French restaurants and saloons dating back over a century. We are open for Dinner Wed-Sun from 5PM. We are known for our incredible family style tasting menu’s where multiple dishes are presented to your table for each course.

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4. Intermezzo By Wine Cask

4.8

Exceptional(1767)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Barbara

Booked 6 times today

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

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5. Holdren's Santa Barbara

4.5

Awesome(969)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Santa Barbara

Booked 20 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.

6. Secret Bao

4.8

Exceptional(659)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Santa Barbara

Booked 24 times today

Modern Asian American Restaurant from Chefs Peter Lee & Felicia Medina. "Consider the bao. Chinese in origin, it’s most easily described as a steamed bun filled with something savory. Yet, like the American concept of a sandwich, the bao exploded into a flexible format of untold bounds — served at any meal, filled with you-name-it, completely closed or wide open, with endless regional variants from across Asia and far beyond." - Matt Kettmann (SB Independent)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, Bao, Food, Restaurant, Asian, American, New, Modern, Fried, Chicken, Octopus, Vegan, Vegetarian, Paelo, Friendly, Dog Friendly, Outdoor Patio, Heaters, Warm, Inviting, Hospitable, Modern Design

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7. Bluewater Grill - Santa Barbara

4.4

Awesome(635)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Santa Barbara

Booked 19 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. Anchor Rose

3.9

Excellent(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.

9. LOCAL Montecito

4.7

Exceptional(261)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Montecito

Booked 15 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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10. Sandbar Mexican Restaurant

4.3

Awesome(180)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Santa Barbara

Booked 1 time 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.

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Davidvip
San Francisco Bay Area •18 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We LOVE Black Sheep SB Brasserie! Food is great and service is awesome. In the winter months we slide in for their Early Dinner 3 course Prix Fix with 20% off all wine. We had an amazing Samasura Pinot Noir from Sta. Rita Hills that I want to find for my cellar. Need to plan our next visit.
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The Black Sheep SB BrasseriePrice: Expensive• Contemporary French / American• Santa Barbara
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4.8
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Bobvip
Hawaii •96 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The 21st anniversary special was a great deal. The sand dabs and salmon that we ordered were cooked perfectly. Service is professional and friendly.
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Holdren's Santa BarbaraPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Santa Barbara
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4.5
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Garrett
California Central Coast •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
I could eat at Gala every night, especially the tempura zucchini flowers and fried green tomatoes
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GalaPrice: Expensive• European• Santa Barbara
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4.7
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mojdeh
San Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 15, 2024
The manager was extremely nice and professional. Very attentive and checked back to make sure we were happy. The food was excellent as was the service. It was our first time at Finch & Fork but plan to come back again for sure
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Finch & ForkPrice: Expensive• American• Santa Barbara
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4.6
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Barbaravip
California Central Coast •28 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 14, 2024
Outstanding, as always. The food was wonderful - the oysters Rockefeller are just so delicious. I wish they would add another slice or two to the bread we ordered. Two pieces for two people - one piece per person - is a little skimpy. The wine list is wonderful and the cocktails, perfect! And the service couldn't have been more spot on. Than you Mia - you are delightful. We will be back soon.
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Intermezzo By Wine CaskPrice: Expensive• Californian• Santa Barbara
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4.8

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12 restaurants available nearby

1. Finch & Fork

2. Gala

3. The Black Sheep SB Brasserie

4. Intermezzo By Wine Cask

5. Holdren's Santa Barbara

6. Secret Bao

7. Bluewater Grill - Santa Barbara

8. Anchor Rose

9. LOCAL Montecito

10. Sandbar Mexican Restaurant

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