What Santa Barbara cooks, plate by plate.
18 cuisines represented in our Santa Barbara guide. Click through to the entry to see editor picks, what to order and how to book. Want a wider lens? All cuisines in this country or global cuisines index.
Bakery10 restaurants
Brewery1 restaurant
Cafe10 restaurants
Cajun & Creole1 restaurant
Californian4 restaurants
Cocktail bar6 restaurants
Ice cream1 restaurant
Italian3 restaurants
Japanese1 restaurant
Levantine1 restaurant
Mexican10 restaurants
New American6 restaurants
Pizzeria1 restaurant
Seafood2 restaurants
Southeast Asian1 restaurant
Spanish1 restaurant
Street food1 restaurant
Wine bar4 restaurants
Guided tour · 3 hours
Feast your way through Santa Barbara's award-winning Funk Zone neighborhood while you learn about local history, discover local street art, and pick up a few easy food...
Private tour · 7 hours
A private 90 minute horseback ride through scenic vineyards followed by a wine tasting tour through the Santa Ynez Valley.
Private tour · 4 hours
Immerse yourself in nature with a tea ceremony in a handpicked setting. Enjoy a brief grounding meditation, sip on local herbs or teas during an interactive tea ceremo...