Restaurants in Santa Barbara

From cozy brunch spots with coffee that actually hits to dimly lit bistros made for lingering, the city’s packed with places worth every bite (and every Uber across town).

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Santa Barbara staples you somehow missed — until now. The kind of spots that instantly earn a spot in your regular rotation.
The Lark Santa Barbara

The Lark Santa Barbara

$$$

Santa Barbara
🍔 American
4.5
Urbane New American eatery with wood-lined interiors, patio seating, and dishes like brown butter cornbread and fried chicken share plates in Santa Barbara.
Bettina

Bettina

$$

Santa Barbara
🍕 Pizza
4.5
Trendy pizzeria in Santa Barbara’s Montecito offers fresh, wood-fired pizzas, great cocktails, and a cozy, casual vibe with attentive service.
Oku

Oku

$$

Santa Barbara
🍣 Sushi
4.6
Stylish sushi spot with Asian-fusion bites, cocktails, rooftop seating, and ocean views for a vibrant Santa Barbara dining vibe.
Arnoldi's Cafe

Arnoldi's Cafe

$$

Santa Barbara
🍝 Italian
4.5
Old-school Italian cafe with jumbo portions, lively outdoor patio, and bocce courts. Classic dishes and inviting hospitality await.

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Best Brunch in Santa Barbara

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From diner counters to garden patios, these are the breakfasts, brunches, and midday stops in Santa Barbara.
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milk & honey

milk & honey

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Santa Barbara
4.6
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ah juice organic cafe (100 % organic cafe & pressed juice)

ah juice organic cafe (100 % organic cafe & pressed juice)

$$
Santa Barbara
4.3
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Zocalo

Zocalo

$$
Isla Vista
4.8
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Zaytoon

Zaytoon

$$
Santa Barbara
4.6
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Zapp Thai food truck

Zapp Thai food truck

$$
Goleta
4.9
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ZENSHI Handcrafted Sushi

ZENSHI Handcrafted Sushi

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Goleta
None
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Yummy Thai Restaurant

Yummy Thai Restaurant

$$
Goleta
4.1
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Your Place Restaurant

Your Place Restaurant

$$
Santa Barbara
4.3
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Your Choice Restaurant

Your Choice Restaurant

$$
Santa Barbara
4.4
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Yoshinoya UCSB

Yoshinoya UCSB

$
Santa Barbara
4.0
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Yona Redz

Yona Redz

$$
Santa Barbara
4.3
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Yoichi's

Yoichi's

$$$$
Santa Barbara
4.8
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Dinner with a View

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Good food hits different when you’ve got ocean views and salty air — these are the meals that define Santa Barbara.
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Ellwood Mesa Open Space & Sperling Preserve

Ellwood Mesa Open Space & Sperling Preserve

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Goleta
4.8
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Lassen Open Space

Lassen Open Space

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Goleta
4.5
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Summerland Beach

Summerland Beach

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Summerland
4.6
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Palermo Open Space

Palermo Open Space

$
Santa Barbara
None
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Campus Point Beach

Campus Point Beach

Santa Barbara
4.8
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Goleta Beach Park

Goleta Beach Park

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Goleta
4.5
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Mesa Lane Beach

Mesa Lane Beach

Santa Barbara
4.7
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Winchester I Open Space

Winchester I Open Space

$
Goleta
5
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Thunderbird Open Space

Thunderbird Open Space

$
Goleta
3.8
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Tabano Hollow Open Space

Tabano Hollow Open Space

$
Santa Barbara
4.4
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Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

$$
Santa Barbara
4.7
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West Beach

West Beach

Santa Barbara
4.8
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Leadbetter Beach

Leadbetter Beach

Santa Barbara
4.6
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Greek Park

Greek Park

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Isla Vista
4.0
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Santa Barbara County Courthouse Gardens

Santa Barbara County Courthouse Gardens

Santa Barbara
4.8
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Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

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Santa Barbara
4.6
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Arroyo Burro Beach County Park

Arroyo Burro Beach County Park

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Santa Barbara
4.7
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Via Regina Open Space

Via Regina Open Space

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Santa Barbara
None
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Window to the Sea Park

Window to the Sea Park

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Goleta
4.7
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Armitos Park and Community Gardens

Armitos Park and Community Gardens

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Goleta
4.4
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Tarragona Open Space

Tarragona Open Space

Goleta
4.6
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Leadbetter Beach Cove

Leadbetter Beach Cove

Santa Barbara
None
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Fine Dining in Santa Barbara

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Seasonal menus, candlelight, and city views that turn every meal into an occasion.
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milk & honey

milk & honey

$$
Santa Barbara
4.6
Saved
ah juice organic cafe (100 % organic cafe & pressed juice)

ah juice organic cafe (100 % organic cafe & pressed juice)

$$
Santa Barbara
4.3
Saved
Zocalo

Zocalo

$$
Isla Vista
4.8
Saved
Zaytoon

Zaytoon

$$
Santa Barbara
4.6
Saved
Zapp Thai food truck

Zapp Thai food truck

$$
Goleta
4.9
Saved
ZENSHI Handcrafted Sushi

ZENSHI Handcrafted Sushi

$$
Goleta
None
Saved
Yummy Thai Restaurant

Yummy Thai Restaurant

$$
Goleta
4.1
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Your Place Restaurant

Your Place Restaurant

$$
Santa Barbara
4.3
Saved
Your Choice Restaurant

Your Choice Restaurant

$$
Santa Barbara
4.4
Saved
Yoshinoya UCSB

Yoshinoya UCSB

$
Santa Barbara
4.0
Saved
Yona Redz

Yona Redz

$$
Santa Barbara
4.3
Saved
Yoichi's

Yoichi's

$$$$
Santa Barbara
4.8
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