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- KkristinaVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoAmazing experience. Beautiful restaurant with delicious food and service! Highly recommended for any evening!More infoGalaPrice: Expensive• European• Santa Barbara•4.8
- FFredSan Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoWe came for the 3-course Apero dinner. We added the marrow bone, which was amazing! My only complaint was that the stroganoff was too salty. The flavors were great, otherwise.More infoThe Black Sheep SB BrasseriePrice: Expensive• Contemporary French / American• Santa Barbara•4.8
- CCynthiaVIPCalifornia Central Coast •49 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoI have Christmas lunch with my dear sister & our 95 dear Mom every year…..we had a great experience at the Finch & Fork this year. Wonderful attentive server, Jamey & most delicious food. Thank you!More infoFinch & ForkPrice: Expensive• American• Santa Barbara•4.6
- JJohnnyVIPCalifornia Central Coast •77 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoGreat experience at Intermezzo. Staff was very accommodating over a few dietary restrictions and the food was delicious. Shrimp pasta was excellent as was the Filet Mignon with pepper cream sauce. We will be back again. Definitely recommend.More infoIntermezzo By Wine CaskPrice: Expensive• Californian• Santa Barbara•4.7
- LLeeCalifornia Central Coast •10 reviews4.0Dined on Dec 14, 2024The food here is delicious, definitely different from and a cut above traditional Indian restaurants in America. The service was also very attentive. I really appreciate the number of vegan dishes and the fact that everything is clearly marked. My two caveats are that there’s a lot of heat in this food so if you can’t stand that this is not the restaurant for you. Even the mild chutney was hot rather than flavorful. It’s also a noisy set up with little thought given to sound management in the design of the space. The pink themed walls are kind of cute but also slightly nauseating. More infoBibi JiPrice: Expensive• Indian• Santa Barbara•4.1
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Santa Barbara is a true melting pot of cultures, and the culinary possibilities for you to enjoy in this coastal city are representative of the city’s incredible diversity. American options for steak lovers and vegetarians alike are available in sophisticated dining rooms as well as casual restaurants. With Santa Barbara's unique location close to the Pacific Ocean, you can enjoy fresh seafood dishes at your choice of elegant restaurants or cafes overlooking the coast. European eateries feature Mediterranean, French, and Italian options that will delight you. You can also enjoy dining at a Chinese, Japanese or Thai restaurant with an Asian vibe. You will never tire of the options available when you are in Santa Barbara.
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