Guidebook for Santa Barbara
Food Scene
Breakfast/Lunch. Serves Intelligentsia coffee. Locally owned & operated. Has gluten free & vegan options.
39 residents recomanen
Crushcakes & Cafe
1315 Anacapa StBreakfast/Lunch. Serves Intelligentsia coffee. Locally owned & operated. Has gluten free & vegan options.
Dinner. Great selection of fresh, local and often organic ingredients. You won't be disappointed.
46 residents recomanen
Opal
1325 State StDinner. Great selection of fresh, local and often organic ingredients. You won't be disappointed.
Arigato Sushi
1225 State StBest sushi in town!
Dinner. My favorite! Fresh, organic, local, sustainable ingredients and a phenomenal wine list.
7 residents recomanen
Julienne
138 E Canon Perdido StDinner. My favorite! Fresh, organic, local, sustainable ingredients and a phenomenal wine list.
Go for happy hour....and then for happy hour! Late night happy hour starts up again at 9pm.
7 residents recomanen
Arch Rock
608 Anacapa StGo for happy hour....and then for happy hour! Late night happy hour starts up again at 9pm.
Los Agaves Restaurant
600 N Milpas StBest Mexican food in town!
Lunch/Dinner. Casual dining Mexican food. A local favorite.
18 residents recomanen
Los Arroyos Downtown Mexican Restaurant
14 W Figueroa StLunch/Dinner. Casual dining Mexican food. A local favorite.
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner/Happy Hour. Everything here is good, you can't go wrong. Cajun delicious.
17 residents recomanen
Tupelo Junction Cafe
1218 State StBreakfast/Lunch/Dinner/Happy Hour. Everything here is good, you can't go wrong. Cajun delicious.
Dinner. A dining experience + delicious food. Order the souffle - you'll be glad you did!
38 residents recomanen
The Palace Grill
8 E Cota StDinner. A dining experience + delicious food. Order the souffle - you'll be glad you did!
Petit Valentien
1114 State StGood food + value + atmosphere.
If you're looking to grab a burger, this is your spot. Over 40 beers on tap, indoor/outdoor seating and a lively crowd in the heart of downtown.
21 residents recomanen
Eureka!
601 Paseo NuevoIf you're looking to grab a burger, this is your spot. Over 40 beers on tap, indoor/outdoor seating and a lively crowd in the heart of downtown.
Local microbrewery. Great for sampling the local fare or catching the game.
6 residents recomanen
Santa Barbara Brewing Company
Local microbrewery. Great for sampling the local fare or catching the game.
If you have a car, this place is worth the drive for happy hour at sunset, brunch, or dinner and a walk along the beach (make sure it's low tide).
223 residents recomanen
Boathouse at Hendry's Beach
2981 Cliff DrIf you have a car, this place is worth the drive for happy hour at sunset, brunch, or dinner and a walk along the beach (make sure it's low tide).
Brophy Bros.
119 Harbor WayHands down, best Bloody Mary in town.
The Hungry Cat
1134 Chapala StLike Oysters? Eat them here.
Interesting Indonesian food with a California flare. Fun cocktails too.
60 residents recomanen
Sama Sama Kitchen
1208 State StInteresting Indonesian food with a California flare. Fun cocktails too.
My favorite place for happy hour. 5-7pm Try the crepes! Beautiful view of the Courthouse from the heated patio. Great for brunch too!
The French Table
129 E Anapamu StMy favorite place for happy hour. 5-7pm Try the crepes! Beautiful view of the Courthouse from the heated patio. Great for brunch too!
Sightseeing
Walk by at night. The same guy who designed the lighting for the Empire State Bldg also did our courthouse. You can also climb the tower during the day for the classic red rooftop postcard shot.
10 residents recomanen
Saigon Restaurant
1230A State StWalk by at night. The same guy who designed the lighting for the Empire State Bldg also did our courthouse. You can also climb the tower during the day for the classic red rooftop postcard shot.
Drinks & Nightlife
Nectar Eatery and Lounge
20 E Cota StMy favorite place for a margarita.
Joe's Cafe
536 State StStiffest drinks in town.
My favorite place for happy hour. Great drinks/great atmosphere & a delicious happy hour menu.
11 residents recomanen
Blush Restaurant + Lounge
630 State StreetMy favorite place for happy hour. Great drinks/great atmosphere & a delicious happy hour menu.
1212 State St
1212 State StreetGreat place for a cocktail!
Dargan's
18 E Ortega StMy favorite place for a casual drink. Pool/Darts/Live music.
When you've had your fill of vino from Carr winery next door, head here and sample the local brew.
16 residents recomanen
Telegraph Brewing Company
418 N Salsipuedes StWhen you've had your fill of vino from Carr winery next door, head here and sample the local brew.
Everything Else
The only place on the pier worth going to. Great wines, even better view. Get your classic Santa Barbara "postcard" shot while enjoying a glass of vino on the patio.
43 residents recomanen
Deep Sea Wine Tasting Room
217 Stearns WharfThe only place on the pier worth going to. Great wines, even better view. Get your classic Santa Barbara "postcard" shot while enjoying a glass of vino on the patio.
Pali Wine Co. Tasting Room
116 E Yanonali StGreat wine tasting in the Funk Zone.
Fun and funky atmosphere, good wines, and the Burger Bus stops there on the weekends! (Try the chipotle burger & yam fries.)
43 residents recomanen
Municipal Winemakers
22 Anacapa StFun and funky atmosphere, good wines, and the Burger Bus stops there on the weekends! (Try the chipotle burger & yam fries.)
The Winery that started it all....Santa Barbara's County's first and oldest winery and arguably still makes some of the best wines in the county.
50 residents recomanen
Santa Barbara Winery
28 Anacapa StThe Winery that started it all....Santa Barbara's County's first and oldest winery and arguably still makes some of the best wines in the county.
Where can you buy a carafe poured from a keg of wine? Here. And you can sip on your carafe while enjoying food from Georgia's BBQ food truck, parked right outside.
18 residents recomanen
Carr Winery Santa Barbara
414 N Salsipuedes StWhere can you buy a carafe poured from a keg of wine? Here. And you can sip on your carafe while enjoying food from Georgia's BBQ food truck, parked right outside.