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Category: Californian - Santa Barbara Restaurants
Address: 9 W Victoria St, near State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Making the most of its rich coastal location, Bouchon takes the region's best produce, meats, and wines and crafts them into dishes infused with West Coast flavor. Venison carpaccio updates the classic, and Roquefort souffle finds a nice counterpoint in caramelized Bartlett pears. Main courses include Dijon-crusted rack of lamb, bourbon and...
Category: Californian - Santa Barbara Restaurants
Address: 1305 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
For more than two decades, John and Liz Downey's eponymous restaurant has earned raves from practically everyone. Their focus steadfastly remains on food – not scene, not decor, not celebrity. As a result, dishes are finely created and executed, as evidenced by ragout of local lobster with chanterelles and smoked bacon, Carpenter Ranch squab with...
Category: Californian - Santa Barbara Restaurants
Address: 1404 de la Viña St, Upham Hotel, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Dinner at this charming hotel restaurant is, thankfully, a privilege not just reserved for overnight guests. The establishment, just off the main lobby, boasts candlelight, historic character, and a great menu that capitalizes on fresh local seafood. In fact, an oft-requested main course is potato-crusted sea bass. If that doesn't suit, succulent...
Category: Californian - Santa Barbara Restaurants
Address: 8301 Hollister Ave, Bacara Resort & Spa, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
Much is made of the wonders of spa cuisine, especially in California, and Miró does its best to confirm the perception. This marvelous restaurant, named for the Spanish surrealist whose sculpture it boasts, takes house-grown produce and transforms it into beautiful, healthy dishes fit for royalty. Seafood is a particular inclination, perfectly...
Category: Californian - Santa Barbara Restaurants
Address: 1295 Coast Village Rd, Montecito Inn, Montecito, CA 93108-2748
Capably managed by a talented husband-wife team, this popular restaurant boasts the irresistible combination of fantastic food and eminently affordable prices. Folks flock to the place for its animated ambience, great crowds, and varied menu. The fresh catch never fails to please, and tender steaks, lamb, chicken, and pastas also satisfy hungry...
Category: Californian - Santa Barbara Restaurants
Address: 1325 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Decidedly comfortable, Opal benefits from charming owners, an accomplished menu, and an all-around good feel. The Californian menu delights in tasty, fragrant ingredients and offers everything from a chile-crusted filet mignon to risotto with artichokes, asparagus, walnuts, and wild mushrooms. Wood-fired pizzas are a favorite with regulars, as are...
Category: Californian - Santa Barbara Restaurants
Address: 900 San Ysidro Ln, San Ysidro Ranch, Montecito, CA 93108
Sibling to the estimable Stonehouse Restaurant, Plow & Angel offers contemporary bistro fare amid charming environs that include a cozy, romantic fireplace. Well-heeled patrons especially love weekend evenings, when live jazz bands and performers fill the place with music. On these occasions, a grilled, double-cut pork chop – or perhaps pan-seared...
Category: Californian - Santa Barbara Restaurants
Address: 50 Los Patos Way, Montecito, CA 93108
Buttery colors, a crackling fireplace, and a charming greenhouse-like setting romance diners at this wonderful restaurant. Relaxed and friendly, Stella Mare's is reminiscent of a French country farmhouse – one that serves excellent Californian cuisine and great local wines. Oak-grilled artichokes make a savory appetizer, as do crab cakes with...
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