Guidebook for Santa Barbara
Food Scene
Best mexican food in town. Be sure to get shredded beef or chicken. The homemade chips are stellar too! For something simple, get a combo with at least one sope!
18 locals recommend
Los Arroyos Downtown Mexican Restaurant
14 W Figueroa StBest mexican food in town. Be sure to get shredded beef or chicken. The homemade chips are stellar too! For something simple, get a combo with at least one sope!
Want something on the healthier side? Natural Cafe has an assortment of delicious and wholesome items. I'm a big fan of the veggie stir-fry with tofu or chicken.
34 locals recommend
Natural Cafe
508 State StWant something on the healthier side? Natural Cafe has an assortment of delicious and wholesome items. I'm a big fan of the veggie stir-fry with tofu or chicken.
For some upscale pasta most locals recognize this as one of the best spots in town. The ravioli al burro e salvia (spinach & ricotta ravioli with sage) are a treat!
40 locals recommend
Ca' Dario
37 E Victoria StFor some upscale pasta most locals recognize this as one of the best spots in town. The ravioli al burro e salvia (spinach & ricotta ravioli with sage) are a treat!
No trip to Santa Barbara is complete without a stop here. It's always packed, but you can wait at the bar. The food is good, but you really come for the stiff drinks and bustling atmosphere!
203 locals recommend
Brophy Bros.
119 Harbor WayNo trip to Santa Barbara is complete without a stop here. It's always packed, but you can wait at the bar. The food is good, but you really come for the stiff drinks and bustling atmosphere!
An unusual sushi restaurant that specializes on creative sauces and presentation. Not necessarily cheap, but definitely worth trying.
23 locals recommend
Sakana Sushi Bar & Japanese
1046 Coast Village RdAn unusual sushi restaurant that specializes on creative sauces and presentation. Not necessarily cheap, but definitely worth trying.
Most locals agree this is the best sushi in town, but it can have a long wait and a bit pretentious. That being said, the sushi is delicious!
150 locals recommend
Arigato Sushi
1225 State StMost locals agree this is the best sushi in town, but it can have a long wait and a bit pretentious. That being said, the sushi is delicious!
Good seafood, but try to make the happy hour (half-price before 6) for some of the best cocktails in town! You've never had a greyhound until you've had one here.
16 locals recommend
The Hungry Cat
1134 Chapala StGood seafood, but try to make the happy hour (half-price before 6) for some of the best cocktails in town! You've never had a greyhound until you've had one here.
Mony's Mexican Food
217 Anacapa StBest tacos in town, hand's down!
Handlebar Coffee Roasters
128 E Canon Perdido StGreat coffee!
Dune Coffee Roasters
528 Anacapa StGreat coffee with nice outdoor seating
My favorite restaurant in Santa Barbara. American-French fusion with great wine and beer selection.
12 locals recommend
Petit Valentien
1114 State StMy favorite restaurant in Santa Barbara. American-French fusion with great wine and beer selection.
Drinks & Nightlife
Start an urban wine trail adventure at Cork & Crown. Their wine is good, but even better is that they have Figueroa Mountain Brewery beers on tap (a local microbrew)!
21 locals recommend
Corks n' Crowns
32 Anacapa StStart an urban wine trail adventure at Cork & Crown. Their wine is good, but even better is that they have Figueroa Mountain Brewery beers on tap (a local microbrew)!
A great place to watch the sunset over a glass of wine. Or bring your own for a small corking fee.
43 locals recommend
Deep Sea Wine Tasting Room
217 Stearns WharfA great place to watch the sunset over a glass of wine. Or bring your own for a small corking fee.