A-ru Restaurant
Buellton, California
It's in a strip mall, the best sushi I've ever had in my life.... More
Bacara Resort's Bistro
Santa Barbara, California
Hey, squirt, how about some mac and mascarpone? It's on the kids' menu at the Bacara Resort's Bistro, along with... More
Ballard Inn
Ballard, California
Chef Budi Kazali at the Ballard Inn in Ballard, California, tops tuna carpaccio with peppery wasabi sprouts.... More
Blue Owl
Santa Barbara, CA
Three nights a week, from 11:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., Thai restaurant Zen Yai becomes the Blue Owl... More
Bouchon
Santa Barbara, CA
Keller's French bistro was Tarlov's first bespoke client. The red blend is featured on the... More
Brothers Restaurant at Mattei's Tavern
Los Olivos, California
Brothers Restaurant at Mattei's Tavern Jeff and Matt Nichols opened Mattei's Tavern two years ago, and it's still the hottest restaurant... More
Deco
Ventura, California
At Deco, restaurateur Norbert Furnee has created his own cuisine, a marriage of French and SoCal styles that he calls... More
The French Press
Santa Barbara, CA
The French Press, an artisanal coffee shop, is the place to try Fair Trade... More
Grappolo
Santa Ynez, California
This excellent Italian trattoria, sandwiched between a popular greasy spoon and a notorious country-and-western bar, has a wood-burning oven that... More
The Hitching Post II
Buellton, California
Truckers, cowboys and Los Angeles socialites converge at this unpretentious roadside steak house. Santa Maria-style barbecue (assorted cuts of beef... More
Hungry Cat
Santa Barbara, CA
20 terrific getaways—one “Save” and one “Splurge” idea for 10 U.S. cities... More
Jalama Beach Cafe
Lompoc, CA
Home of the famed Jalama burger. Bottles on the mostly Central Coast wine list rarely... More
Julienne
Santa Barbara, CA
The young husband-and-wife team behind this 40-seater serves an adventurous seasonal menu of dishes... More
La Super-Rica Taqueria
Santa Barbara, CA
Julia Child was famously a fan of this authentic Santa Barbara taqueria. Locals know to go on... More
L'Ombretta
Santa Barbara, California
Nearby L'Ombretta, a recently opened Venetian wine... More





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