Santa Barbara Restaurants
With century-old cattle ranches, and family farms and vineyards surrounding Santa Barbara, the city's cuisine thrives on local meat, seasonal veggies, and organic vintages. Spicy Latin fare and the daily catch are favored on local menus, and chefs delight in whipping up harvest meals with farmers market finds. But remember, while five-star culinary creations are served at a variety of posh spots downtown, off the beaten track eateries dish up pub grub, gourmet pizza, ethnic eats, and other affordable favorites.
Hungry Cat
1134 Chapala Street
Creative cocktails and fresh fish draw crowds to this sleek and modern downtown eatery...
Arnoldis Cafe
600 Olive Street
One of the oldest restaurants in Santa Barbara, this cafe serves up authentic Italian fare...
Cold Spring Tavern
5995 Stagecoach Road
This onetime stagecoach is located on San Marco Pass and has been serving cold brews and hearty steaks since the 1940s...
Sojourner Cafe
134 East Canon Perdido Street
Since 1978, Sojourner Cafe has been serving healthy organic dishes that tempt the palate...
Brewhouse
229 West Montecito Street
Home brews and live music draw crowds at this lower Westside hangout...
Brophy Bros. Restaurant & Clam Bar
119 Harbor Way
Off Cabrillo Blvd. in the Waterfront Center
Fish time...
The Burger Bus
Organic, made-to-order burgers from a mobile kitchen at different locations around town...
French Press
1101 State Street
Strong lattes, local art, and Santa Barbara coffee addicts fill this cozy State Street cafe every morning...
Shoreline Beach Cafe
801 Shoreline Drive
Feast on fish tacos and margaritas while dining on the sand...
