2. Cold Spring Tavern

SANTA BARBARA.   In a past life, Cold Spring was a stagecoach stop, a place for travelers to rest beside the stream, warm up at the fireplace, and steel themselves for the trip ahead. These days, the character-laden restaurant welcomes everyone from professionals to motorcycle-riders, and it's a long-time favorite for game offerings, live music, and weekend breakfasts. Quail, rabbit, and bear go hand-in-hand with steaks, burgers, and other American fare. Breakfast fare ranges from venison sausage to omelettes with black bean-wild game chili to huevos rancheros.   (© 10Best)

At this historic tavern in the oak-strewn mountains behind Santa Barbara, it's easy to feel as if you've stepped back into an older, slower, and considerably less slick California. The former 1860s stagecoach stop offers rustic comfort food — the tavern claims to have been the first to serve ranch dressing — and exotic meats like boar and venison. With animal heads adorning the wood-paneled walls and lanterns lighting your table, the place packs unbeatable charm. It's no wonder little has changed in more than 60 years. (from Sunset)

Hours:

Mon-Fri 11am-3pm, 5pm-9pm; Sat-Sun 8am-3pm, 5pm-9pm

Pricing:

Average Main Course Price: $15.00

Payment Methods:

Website: Visit the Cold Spring Tavern website »

Alcohol Served: Beer, Liquor, Wine

Ambiance: Casual, Cozy, Entertainment, Great View, Mountain Setting, Outdoor Dining, Romantic, Rustic

Cuisine: American

Dress: Business Casual, Casual

Features: Bar / Lounge, Family Friendly, Live Music, Non-Smoking, Take Out

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Parking: On-site

Reservations: Recommended / Suggested

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