Smithy

Enjoy a spring lunch on a quiet courtyard shaded by 100-year old olive trees right in the middle of busy downtown. Smithy Kitchen + Bar is a completely remodeled bar and restaurant in the arts district of downtown Santa Barbara. Just across the street from the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, this eatery features a bright interior with equally bright menu items. Grab a bite at one of the numbered tables or post up at the bar for a cocktail or two (they're really quite good). But the true gem here is the back courtyard, peaceful and strung with lights. Completely hidden from the street, this is one of the best private patios in Santa Barbara, ideal for a casual meal or memorable special occasion.