For those looking to explore the local Santa Barbara food and drink scene, we've rounded up our favorite restaurants, breweries, wineries and cocktail spots. Check out our recommendations and enjoy. Cheers to good eats and great drinks!
Aperitivo
7 West Haley Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, +1 (805) 869-2937
A small authentic Italian restaurant!
Please note: no reservations or large parties
Santo Mezcal
119 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, +1 (805) 883-3593
Modern Mexican cuisine and cocktails
Lunch or dinner
Rare Society
214 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, +1 (805) 335-2088
Upscale American food and cocktails
Lunch or Dinner
Oku
29 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Waterfront California-Asian inspired cuisine & sushi bar. Rooftop dining and lounge.
The Lark
131 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Located in the Funkzone
A shared dining experience celebrating the bounty of the central coast
Flor De Maiz
29 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, +1 (805) 770-2963
Mexican dining and cocktails
Lunch or dinner
La Paloma Cafe
702 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Cuisine that celebrates California with Spanish and Mexican influence
Finney's Crafthouse
35 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, +1 (805) 845-3100
Classic American food and bar
Lunch or dinner
The Shop Kitchen
730 North Milpas Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103, +1 (805) 845-1696
Local brunch spot
Jeannine's Breakfast & Bakery
1 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, +1 (805) 770-3344
Local breakfast and pastries
Handlebar Coffee Roasters
128 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, +1 (719) 201-3931
Local coffee and pastry shop
The Good Lion
1212 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Contemporary cocktail bar
Dusk Bar
524 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
A mezcal bar serving craft cocktails
Test Pilot
211 Helena Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
A tropical island inspired cocktail bar
Shaker Mill
418 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
A Lower State Street cocktail bar and eatery inspired by the fusion of Coastal California, and al fresco drinking
Cutler's Artisan Spirits
137 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Distillery, Cocktail bar
Located in the Funkzone
The Cruisery
501 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Great bites and handcrafted cocktails
Validation Ale
102 East Yanonali Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Brewery centered in Santa Barbara Funkzone
Pali Wine Co.
205 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Tasting room located in the Funkzone.
Enjoy seasonal wine tasting experience with a wide selection of Central Coast wines and locally-sourced dishes
Pearl Social Cocktail Club
131 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
A vibrant, energetic cocktail bar in the Funkzone
Dawn Cafe
524 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Dawn serves up the finest drip coffee, cold brews, espresso classics, and pastries
McConnell's Fine Ice Creams
728 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Amazing Ice cream! A Santa Barbara staple.
Cuso's Creamery
620 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Family-owned, all-natural ice cream shop located downtown
Dune Coffee Roasters
528 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Local coffee shop
Satellite
1117 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Satellite is a Farmer to Table / Farmer to Glass Restaurant & Natural Wine Shop