Where to eat in Santa Barbara after midnight. kitchens that keep going, post-bar staples and the classic 2am move.

After-hours picks

SOhO Restaurant and Music Club ★ 3.8

$$ CaliforniaDowntown Santa BarbaraUntil 01:00 Sun-Thu, 02:00 Fri-Sat

Second-floor live music venue and restaurant on State Street. Nightly blues, funk, rock, reggae sets. California fare, wines. Doors until 02:00.

TryCalifornia fare, gourmet pizza, fresh seafood

The James Joyce ★ 3.5

$$ Cocktail barDowntown Santa BarbaraUntil 02:00 daily

Santa Barbara's original Irish pub since 1996 with live music six nights a week. 30,000-song jukebox, pool, darts, sidewalk patio. Pints until 02:00.

TryBar snacks, wings

The Press Room ★ 3.2

$ Cocktail barDowntown Santa BarbaraUntil 02:00 daily

Long-running English-style pub on Ortega Street open until 02:00. The go-to for Premier League football in Santa Barbara. Dog-friendly, no-frills.

TryBar snacks

Sandbar Cocina y Tequila ★ 3.1

$$ MexicanDowntown Santa BarbaraUntil 02:00 daily

Late-night Mexican restaurant and tequila bar on lower State Street. Elevated tacos, seafood enchiladas. Reopened June 2026 after full renovation.

TryTacos, seafood enchiladas, handcrafted margaritas

Book food experiences in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara: Funk Zone Food & Photo Tour★ 4.9 (8)

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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Santa Barbara: Wine Country Tour with Lunch★ 5.0 (14)

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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