The Santa Barbara Area
Restaurants (22)
Hotels (14)
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
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
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, California
”20 terrific getaways—one “Save” and one “Splurge” idea for 10 U.S. cities...” More
L'Ombretta
Santa Barbara, California
”Nearby L'Ombretta, a recently opened Venetian wine bar, just might be the only place in town that doesn't feature local...” More
Mattei's Tavern
Los Olivos, CA
”This longtime favorite features a great list of local wines....” More
Maverick Saloon
Santa Ynez, CA
”What makes a perfect escape? Whether it's a hidden California wine valley, a white-sand beach in Mexico, or a not-to-be-...” More
Patrick's Side Street Café
Los Olivos, California
”...Payne also recommends Patrick's Side Street Café, which is famous for its fresh trout....” More
Quantum Kitchen & Cocktails
Santa Barbara, CA
”Burgers, fish, sandwiches, fun cocktails, a short but nice local wine list and spiked milk shakes....” More
The Ranch House
Ojai, California
”The spectacularly well-priced wine list and romantic garden were the draw at this classic spot, where my family celebrated my...” More
Santa Barbara Shellfish Company
Santa Barbara, California
”I was already full when I got to the Santa Barbara Shellfish Company, an adorable restaurant favored by Julia Child...” More
Sevilla
Santa Barbara, California
”The one place I didn't get to try was Sevilla, the just-opened restaurant from E. Michael Reidt (an F&W Best...” More
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