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A photo of Thario's Kitchen restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(35)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Italian • Carpinteria
Booked 7 times today
Cosy European Restaurant Made with Love by the Pacific OceanOpening at 3:00 PM
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4.8
Exceptional(5494)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Santa Barbara
Booked 33 times today
Toma Restaurant and Bar a waterfront bistro, located along Santa Barbara's picturesque Cabrillo Blvd. Experience Santa Barbara waterfront's most romantic restaurant. Savor exquisite Italian and Mediterranean inspired dishes from Santa Barbara's seasonal bounty, supporting our local fisherman, farmers, foragers and food artisans. Pour over local and Italian wines along with a full bar of handcrafted cocktails and spirits. Enjoy warm and attentive service while dining window side with a view of the enchanting Santa Barbara harbor.
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4.8
Exceptional(2881)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Montecito
Booked 19 times today
LUCKY'S is widely known for its exclusive selection of USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, farmer's market vegetables, no-nonsense cocktails and world class wine cellar. For take-out, please call the restaurant.We do not accept bar table reservations online, please call the restaurant.For larger parties, please call or email the restaurant directly.
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4.7
Exceptional(270)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Montecito
Booked 19 times today
Incredible outdoor seating with two heated patios, firepit, couches, and a 360 degree bar. Featuring local ingredients and exceptional dishes from multiple cuisines paired with an extensive and rare wine collection, LOCAL has it all in the heart of Montecito.
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4.8
Exceptional(2313)
Price: Expensive
• French • Santa Barbara
Booked 25 times today
French country bistro...Between Montecito and Santa Barbara, Stella Mare's Bistro is located in a historic Victorian home overlooking the Bird Refuge. French country cuisine rules the menu, with dishes like coq au vin, cassoulet, and moules frites. Sip seasonal cocktails amid cozy décor -- all the right ingredients for a great dining experience. Bon appétit!When requesting the greenhouse please note that is considered indoor dining.
A photo of Lilac Montecito restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(144)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary European • Montecito
Booked 6 times today
Welcome to Lilac Montecito. We offer an elevated bistro dining experience featuring some of our favorite foods that nourish the body and soul in a full-service dining ambiance. Our menu is inspired by European and Californian cuisine as well as locally-sourced ingredients for a fresh, delicious take on some classic entrees. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner
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4.4
Awesome(650)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Santa Barbara
Booked 24 times today
The waterfront locals choice in Santa Barbara for premium quality, sustainably sourced seafood! Located at the gateway to Santa Barbara on the beach at State Street and Cabrillo Boulevard with a stunning patio and beach view. Adjacent to the "Funk Zone", Santa Barbara's premiere wine district, the wine list features an extensive selection of local wines in addition to a "no-corkage" policy on the first two bottles. Winner of numerous awards, including Best Seafood, this owner operated gem features lunch, dinner, Happy Hour, a "Kids Live Well" Kid menu, full bar, heated patio, and is pet friendly. Well known for classics like Clam Chowder and Fish & Chips, Oysters on the half shell and numerous varieties of fresh fish, lobster and crab, Bluewater also operates fishing vessel "Pilikia" which specializes in the freshest caught local fish in town! Come in, Get Hooked!
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4.7
Exceptional(763)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Santa Barbara
Booked 12 times today
Oldest Italian restaurant in Santa Barbara! We have two bocce courts on our patio with outdoor dining. Lots of pasta, appetizers, salads, chicken dishes and homemade desserts...Italian wine and local wine on our wine list...indoor or outdoor seating. We are a true local's secret and kid friendly. Open for dinner 7 days a week! We also host rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, and large birthday parties.
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3.8
Excellent(11)
Price: Moderate
• American • Santa Barbara
Enjoy the ocean view and cozy up by the fire pits at Santa Barbara’s best sunset-watching spot. The Set serves a delightful selection of dishes and specialty cocktails for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

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From verified diners like you
  • StephanieVIP
    New York City •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Came for a work holiday celebration and the staff were so wonderful and accommodating. We had a wonderful meal and everyone was so happy to be there! Thank you to the entire team, we will definitely do it again.
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    LOCAL MontecitoPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Montecito
    4.7
  • Kim
    West Palm Beach •38 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Excellent service from the hostess to the bus person. Very low key, quiet, with delicious food and wine. My sister and I stayed at the Beachside Inn next door so this was a lovely way to end a day I’d sightseeing. We recommend the swordfish (special), seafood pasta, all of the salads, and the chocolate torte for dessert. Fantastic wine list.
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    Toma Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• Italian• Santa Barbara
    4.8
  • Sharon
    San Francisco Bay Area •13 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    I love Stella Mare's...have been going there for more than 20 years...and I'm very sad that it is closing on January 1st. The old French country house ambiance is so enjoyable, and the food is wonderful. I truly hope they will find a suitable new location in Santa Barbara and reopen soon. It's especially troubling that the building will become a Mexican restaurant. I love Mexican food, but it's not as if we don't already have more Mexican restaurants than a town the size of Santa Barbara could possibly need! Farewell, Stella...hope to see you again soon.
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    Stella Mare'sPrice: Expensive• French• Santa Barbara
    4.8
  • LorenVIP
    Los Angeles •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    The most phenomenal meal and filet we’ve ever had. 10/10 for special occasion dinner.
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    Lucky'sPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Montecito
    4.8
  • Daniel
    Los Angeles •18 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 13, 2024
    Sat outside in the patio, great seating. Noise level very low; could sit and talk with family without difficulty. Service excellent, very attentive. The food took a little longer than expected to be served. Good quality made up for it. Highly recommend this retaurant to others.
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    Thario's KitchenPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• Carpinteria
    4.8
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