Bouchon Santa Barbara ★ 4.2
Wine Country cuisine and Channel seafood downtown since 1998. Wine Spectator Award of Excellence since 2002. Garden patio under string lights, 50 seats.
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Tasting menus, Michelin stars, and the kitchens redefining what fine dining means in Santa Barbara.
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Olio e Limone Ristorante ★ 4.1
Italian fine dining since 1999 under chef Alberto Morello, with a Sicilian-influenced menu. Over 230-label wine cellar, Wine Spectator Award since 2002.
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The Lark ★ 4.4
Most ambitious room in the Funk Zone. Seasonal sharing menu across farm, ocean, and ranch. Women-owned, Michelin Guide listed, in the fish market building.
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Guided tour · 3 hours
Santa Barbara: Funk Zone Food & Photo Tour
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...
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Day trip · 6 hours
Santa Barbara: Wine Country Tour with Lunch
Join the group as we explore wines from boutique, family-owned wineries. We give you the full wine tasting experience by visiting a mixture of vineyards and small prod...
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Day trip · 7 hours
Santa Barbara: E-bike wine tour w/ transport, tasting, lunch
Experience the Santa Barbara Wine Country in the most immersive way possible, via e-bike. Enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch at a winery, and savor a flight of five wines at...
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Fine Dining in Santa Barbara, FAQ
Where should I eat fine dining in Santa Barbara?
Editor picks in Santa Barbara include Bouchon Santa Barbara, Olio e Limone Ristorante, The Lark, plus the full fine dining chapter on TableJourney.