Dining
Dining in Santa Barbara is an experience like no other. The dining scene here combines several delectable elements: an extraordinarily beautiful setting; an emphasis on the very freshest local ingredients; world-class training, expertise, and dedication to excellence among the county's chefs; and the variety of fare, from Santa Maria style barbecue to Santa Barbara Wine Country gourmet to peerless nouvelle cuisine. Mixed together, these ingredients have made Santa Barbara nationally famous as a dining destination.
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A.J. Spurs
350 E. Highway 246 Buellton, CA 93427
Phone: (805) 686-1655
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Abdi's
30 W. Anapamu Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone: 805.568.1420
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Trattoria Vittoria
| Trattoria Vittoria |
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30 E. Victoria Street - Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Great Italian food and centrally located in Santa Barbara |
Milk & Honey
Downtown Brewing Company
Hollister Brewing Company
Quantum
Jake's
Bay Cafe
Storke Ranch Deli
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Plow & Angel
Bougainvillea
Giannfranco's Trattoria
Panino
New Restaurants in 2006
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All India Cafe
L & L Hawaiian Barbecue
L & L Hawaiian Barbecue located at 7127 Hollister Ave., #21 in The Plaza in Goleta was founder in 1976 by Eddie Flores, Jr. and Kwock Yum Kam. L & L Hawaiian Barbecue offers concocted delectable plate lunches that captivated the islands. The Hawaiian plate lunch is a huge, gastronomically challenging mixture of Asian and American starches (two scoops rice and one scoop macaroni salad) supplemented by a United Nation of entrees such as chicken katsu, beef curry, deep fried shrimp, mahi mahi, lemon chicken, barbecue shortribs, hamburger steak, etc.
L&L is known for its large portions, freshly cooked food, and reasonable prices. For hefty appetites try the regular plate lunch which is said to easily feed two people, from $5.50. For a smaller portion, try the mini plate lunch which starts from $3.75.
El Caballo
Naan Stop
New Restaurants in 2005
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Cities Barbecue
Kampai
DogHouse
El Cazador
Square One
Sushiya Express
StarBucks
Tiramisu
Tiramisu is a new restaurant that opening in Santa Barbara's Paseo Nuevo Mall at the end of 2005. It features fresh homade rustic Italian cuisine with elegant hand crafted pastries. Privately owned by Head Chef Victor Carranza, Tiramisu is a casual dining experience with upscale service.
Savoy Truffles
Savoy Truffles surprising food boutique opened in November, and is packing 'em in. The food is very creative, tasty, and remarkably affordable. The service is warm and professional, and theambiance is
European bistro chic. It's locate just across the street from the Santa Barbara city parking lot near Norton's Pastrami shop .
Zaytoon
Zaytoon from the Arabic word meaning olive is a welcome surprise to Santa Barbara as it is one of the only Middle Eastern restaurants in the area. Located at 209 East Canon Perdido Zaytoon offers lunch and dinner from 11:30 am to at least 11 pm, nightly. Lunch prices average $9.50, dinner $15 plus drinks and appetizers.
Golden China
Golden China is located at 3130 State Street, Santa Barbara.
New Restaurants in 2004
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31 West
Locate at the new Andalucia Hotel in downtown Santa Barbara 31 West offers dining intending to be a power breakfast and lunch spot and a destination restaurant in the evening. 31 West will showcase American cuisine at its best. Seating 80 in the dining area and an additional 40 at the adjoining bar 31 West is a great location for small to medium size events.
Los Gallos
Los Gallos open for lunch and dinner was established by the same family that owns the local favorite Daily Grind, right next door. Los Gallos may become a favorite as well. Prices sound reasonable with a tri-tip taco $7.50, veggie taco $5.95, and chile relleno platter $6.25
Tuttini
Location in downtown Santa Barbara, at 10 East Carrillo Street, Tuttini serves Italian sandwiches at lunch time and fresh baked pastries. They are also open for breakfast and are famous for a breakfast cookie available all day, a grape nut/date concoction.
La Marina
With beautiful panoramic ocean views La Marina, Santa Barbara's only Four Diamond restaurant features seasonal California cuisine with an international flair prepared by Chef Jesse Olsen. Wine Spectator Magazine has noted La Marina as having one of the most outstanding restaurant wine lists in the world. La Marina is located at the Four Seasons Biltmore and is open Tuesday through Saturday 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m
Kaliman's
Kahuna Grill
Siam Elephant
Siam Elephant an authentic Thai restaurant opens in Carpentaria serving dishes from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. ranging in price for $6.95 to $8.95. The word is that it's good, but not as good as the Santa Barbara offerings such as Zen Yai and Your Place.
Itsuki
Camomile Cafe
Cavalli's
L'ombretta
L'ombretta an “authentic Venetian wine bar” Opens its doors September 2004 servicing small bites, “Venetian style” for breakfast, lunch and dinner at 1134 Chapala Street the former location of Jojo's Cafe.
Elements
Elements opens at former Figaro location in Santa Barbara across from the Court House sunken gardens. Offering a high end menu Elements is becoming well known as a trendy hot spot for happy hour.
La Brisas
Another Mexican restaurant pops up in Santa Barbara on Milpas Street. From feedback that DiningSantaBarbara.com has received La Brisas is well on its way to be coming one of the finest choices for authentic high quality low cost Mexican food. La Brisas is a highly recommended for lunch.
Willows
Located at the Chumash Casino in Santa Ynez Willows spells out jackpot offering fine dining selections such as porterhouse steak, surf and turf, and seared ahi prepared by the former Chef of the Ritz Carlton in Hawaii, Thomas Meyer.
Zeno Mamue
Right as one Santa Barbara Peruvian restaurant, Papagallo's, closed this year another one opens. The word on the street is that Zeno Manue is becoming a great replacement.
European Deli
Specializing in German Cuisine the European Deli brings you a wide variety of delicious continental favorites. Try the Reuben Sandwich with sauerkraut and potato salad. Located in the Fairview shopping center the European Deli is a welcome new arrival to the Goleta area.
Norton's Pastrami
A great new Santa Barbara restaurant located at 18 West Figeuroa Street. It serves up high end lunch sandwiches, their pastrami sandwich is top notch.
Saigon
The only authentic Vietnamese restaurant in the Santa Barbara area offering fresh dishes with stylish presentation.
Sakana
Dishing out Sushi in Montecito Sakana Japanese restaurant became an instant hit with it's fresh food and fast service. A Santa Barbara restaurant recommended visit
Quantum
Modern San Francisco style decor with an Asian twist; contemporary American cuisine offers a menu of small plates designed for sharing. A Santa Barbara restaurant Must Visit !
Spiritland Bistro
Gourmet organic food catering dishes to vegetarians and offering a fun casual atmosphere, a good alternative to the popular Santa Barbara Sojourner restaurant.
Deli 101
Located at 130 North Calle Cesar Chavez in Santa Barbara.
Beachbreak Cafe
Located at 324 State Street Santa Barbara, CA. Very Close to the beach and Stearn Wharf.
New Restaurants in 2003
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Good Cup
Rizona's
If you're looking for dishes that will tantalize your taste buds with tropical flavors why not try Rizona's in Santa Barbara. Coconut cream of rice for breakfast and wild caught salmon with coconut-chili sauce for dinner are some of the tasty selections.
Abdi's
Only Persian dining in Santa Barbara, bring your own wine No corkage charge!
Bellyboards
A-Ru
Chef Rick's
Spice Avenue
Authentic Indian cuisine offering an affordable lunch buffet and wine by the glass.
Holdrens
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Dish
Atlas Market
Kimochi
Cafe Delight
New Restaurants in 2002
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Mondial
Private Dining Seating up to 40, Catering available. Great location for business dining.
City Kitchen
Go Fish
Natural Cafe
Chipotle
Maeda
jojo
Primo
Hibiki Sushi Cafe
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