Third Window Kitchen

Fall, football, smashburgers, beer ... do we have your attention yet? For the best burgers in Santa Barbara, head straight to Third Window Kitchen. Available Thursday through Sunday, these California riffs on a classic Oklahoman smashburger marry locally raised Wagyu beef with thinly sliced onion on a sizzling hot flat top. The patty is topped with cheese and nestled into a perfectly soft potato bun. Optional add-ons include extra patties, tomato jam, house-made jalapenos and more.

Pair your burger with some double-dipped Belgian fries and a solid range of beer brewed on site. (Non-meat eaters have some nice options too, like a black bean vegan patty or a local cheese plate.)

Other pop-ups use the kitchen Monday through Wednesday, and they're tasty too, but nothing tops the smashburgers.