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CalifornianDowntown Santa Barbara
Wine Country cuisine and Channel seafood downtown since 1998. Wine Spectator Award of Excellence since 2002. Garden patio year-round, deep County wine list.
SignatureCentral Coast seasonal menu, Santa Barbara Channel seafood, Wine Country cheese course
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ItalianDowntown Santa Barbara
Italian fine dining since 1999 under chef Alberto Morello, with a Sicilian-influenced menu and 230-label wine cellar. Wine Spectator Award since 2002.
SignatureSicilian pasta, House-made fresh pasta, Seasonal fish
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Southeast AsianDowntown Santa Barbara
Michelin Bib Gourmand on State Street. Indonesian-inspired Southeast Asian food from French-trained owners using Bali recipes and Central Coast farm produce.
SignatureBraised pork noodles, Nuri ribs, Tamarind-glazed wings
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SeafoodHarbor
Third-generation family seafood house on the harbour dock since 1986. Award-winning clam chowder, garlic clams, bar overlooking the marina. No reservations.
SignatureNew England clam chowder, Garlic baked clams, Oysters on the half shell
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ItalianWaterfront
Waterfront Italian-California dinner on Cabrillo Boulevard since 2011. Local fishermen, farmers, and artisan sourcing with harbour views across West Beach.
SignatureSeasonal pasta, Fresh-caught seafood, Local farm vegetables
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CajunDowntown Santa Barbara
Cajun and Creole downtown since 1985. Authentic New Orleans-style blackened fish, jambalaya, and Bananas Foster. Team service, four-decade loyal following.
SignatureBlackened fish, Cajun jambalaya, Bananas Foster