25 Essential Santa Barbara Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Santa Barbara.
Jeannine's Restaurant & Bakery
California
an everyday essential american restaurant address in Santa Barbara, pairing editorial magnetism with a Beam Score of 82.2.
Apna Indian Kitchen
California
an everyday essential table known for disciplined indian restaurant cooking, strong local gravity, and Beam Score momentum at 81.5.
Zaytoon
California
an everyday essential favorite for readers tracking Santa Barbara's most persuasive lebanese restaurant rooms, anchored by a Beam Score of 80.6.
Indian Tandoori Kingdom
Santa Barbara, California
4.9 stars from 3,071 reviews for this indian restaurant address in Santa Barbara.
Sushi by Scratch Restaurants: Montecito
Santa Barbara, California
4.8 stars from 161 reviews for this sushi restaurant address in Santa Barbara.
Brophy Bros. Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, California
4.5 stars from 2,645 reviews for this seafood restaurant address in Santa Barbara.
Loquita Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, California
4.5 stars from 1,162 reviews for this spanish restaurant address in Santa Barbara.
Chick-fil-A
Santa Barbara, California
4.3 stars from 1,165 reviews for this fast food restaurant address in Santa Barbara.
Buena Onda Empanadas | Restaurant • Catering • Events
Santa Barbara, California
4.8 stars from 628 reviews for this argentinian restaurant address in Santa Barbara.
Yoichi's
Santa Barbara, California
4.8 stars from 174 reviews for this japanese restaurant address in Santa Barbara.
The Black Sheep Restaurant + Bar
Santa Barbara, California
4.6 stars from 413 reviews for this restaurant address in Santa Barbara.
milk & honey
Santa Barbara, California
4.6 stars from 520 reviews for this spanish restaurant address in Santa Barbara.
Arigato Sushi
Santa Barbara, California
4.5 stars from 780 reviews for this sushi restaurant address in Santa Barbara.
Jane
Santa Barbara, California
4.6 stars from 338 reviews for this californian restaurant address in Santa Barbara.
Finch & Fork
Santa Barbara, California
4.4 stars from 685 reviews for this restaurant address in Santa Barbara.
Teru Japanese Cuisine
Santa Barbara, California
4.5 stars from 116 reviews for this japanese restaurant address in Santa Barbara.
Mezza Thyme
Santa Barbara, California
4.7 stars from 108 reviews for this restaurant address in Santa Barbara.
The Lark Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, California
4.5 stars from 1,178 reviews for this californian restaurant address in Santa Barbara.
Alcazar Tapas Bar
Santa Barbara, California
4.7 stars from 155 reviews for this tapas bar address in Santa Barbara.
Oku
Santa Barbara, California
4.6 stars from 978 reviews for this sushi restaurant address in Santa Barbara.
Santo Mezcal
Santa Barbara, California
4.5 stars from 1,146 reviews for this mexican restaurant address in Santa Barbara.
Happy Cat Eats
Santa Barbara, California
4.7 stars from 118 reviews for this american restaurant address in Santa Barbara.
Blackbird
Santa Barbara, California
4.3 stars from 178 reviews for this restaurant address in Santa Barbara.
bouchon Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, California
4.6 stars from 700 reviews for this restaurant address in Santa Barbara.
Satellite SB
Santa Barbara, California
4.7 stars from 290 reviews for this vegetarian restaurant address in Santa Barbara.