The Lark ★ 4.4
Seasonal sharing menu in the Funk Zone fish market building. Farm, ocean, and ranch from Central Coast. Women-owned, Michelin Guide recognised.
OrderWood-roasted vegetables, Seasonal crudos, Farm-sourced sharing plates
12 restaurants in Santa Barbara, editor-picked for restaurants open monday. Open on monday, the day most kitchens go dark. All restaurants in Santa Barbara.
Bouchon Santa Barbara ★ 4.2
Wine Country cuisine and Channel seafood downtown since 1998. Wine Spectator Award of Excellence since 2002. Garden patio year-round, deep County wine list.
OrderCentral Coast seasonal menu, Santa Barbara Channel seafood, Wine Country cheese course
Loquita ★ 4.1
Spanish tapas, wood-fired meats, seasonal paella on lower State Street. Spanish vermouths, gin and tonics, Santa Barbara County wines. Michelin Guide listed.
OrderSeasonal paella, Wood-fired seafood, Spanish tapas
Olio e Limone Ristorante ★ 4.1
Italian fine dining since 1999 under chef Alberto Morello, with a Sicilian-influenced menu and 230-label wine cellar. Wine Spectator Award since 2002.
OrderSicilian pasta, House-made fresh pasta, Seasonal fish
Los Agaves ★ 4.0
Michelin Guide Mexican on Milpas Street. Freshly made tortillas, complex moles, and ceviche from family recipes. Loyal neighbourhood following since opening.
OrderMole negro, Handmade tortillas, Carne asada
Brophy Bros. ★ 3.9
Third-generation family seafood house on the harbour dock since 1986. Award-winning clam chowder, garlic clams, bar overlooking the marina. No reservations.
OrderNew England clam chowder, Garlic baked clams, Oysters on the half shell
The Palace Grill ★ 3.8
Cajun and Creole downtown since 1985. Authentic New Orleans-style blackened fish, jambalaya, and Bananas Foster. Team service, four-decade loyal following.
OrderBlackened fish, Cajun jambalaya, Bananas Foster
Santa Barbara Shellfish Company ★ 3.8
Fish-shack counter at the tip of Stearns Wharf since 1980. Same-day-landed Channel crab, sea urchin, and shellfish on a communal outdoor deck with bay views.
OrderFresh sea urchin, Steamed rock crab, Lobster bisque
Corazon Cocina ★ 3.8
Michelin Bib Gourmand counter in the Santa Barbara Public Market. Street food tacos, ceviches, and regional Mexican dishes from fresh local ingredients.
OrderStreet food tacos, Regional ceviches, Mexican street snacks
Toma Restaurant and Bar ★ 3.7
Waterfront Italian-California dinner on Cabrillo Boulevard since 2011. Local fishermen, farmers, and artisan sourcing with harbour views across West Beach.
OrderSeasonal pasta, Fresh-caught seafood, Local farm vegetables
Arigato Sushi ★ 3.7
Long-running State Street sushi bar with candlelit energy. Known for the magic mushroom roll and black cod. Japanese technique meets Californian produce.
OrderMagic mushroom roll, Black cod, Nigiri omakase
Jane Restaurant ★ 3.4
Family-owned California dining room on State Street. All sauces, dressings, and breads from scratch daily. Salads, seafood, pasta, house-roasted proteins.
OrderComposed seasonal salads, Fresh pasta, House-roasted proteins
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