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Toma Restaurant & Bar, Santa Barbara, CA

Toma Restaurant & Bar

4.8
4.8
5538 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (805) 962-0777
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Gregorio Bonilla
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Barbara
  • Cross street
    Castillo Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 5,538 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Italian

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Overall

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Food

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Service

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Ambiance

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Value

  • Santa Barbara

    Romantic

  • Santa Barbara

    Great for scenic views

  • Santa Barbara

    Good for special occasions

  • Santa Barbara

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Toma Restaurant & Bar is a charming Santa Barbara gem known for its "amazing atmosphere" and "sublime food." Guests rave about the "truffle gnocchi with shrimp" and the "swordfish special." The intimate setting and attentive service make it perfect for special occasions. Highly recommended for a delightful dining experience.

5,538 Reviews
  1. Bethany

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place! The tuna cones are amazing! Lasagna too.

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  2. Terri

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    80 reviews

    3.0

    80 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I visit Santa Barbara for three months every winter. We always try to go to Toma 2-3 times each year. We were very disappointed in the service this visit. Our waiter was very attentive at first and then forgot about us. We were going to have dessert to celebrate a 75th birthday but the waiter never showed up and when he finally did come we had decided to pay the bill and leave. I was just plain disappointed because it was my brother-in-laws birthday and I wanted to do something special for him. :(

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  3. Beth

    VIP

    Central Coast

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the ambiance. Food is good but expensive. Always enjoy this restaurant.

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  4. Shannon

    VIP

    Sacramento

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    We contacted the Toma several times - requesting a nice table . Newly engaged couple And extended family … (they got engaged at Butterfly Beach an hr before ) Unfortunately , we were placed directly by the front door . Server was great .!! A bit of a let down on the table

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  5. DP

    VIP

    Orange County

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding in every respect. A very special place.

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  6. Kevin

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and the meal was so tasty. The Truffle Gnocchi with shrimp was absolutely amazing!!

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  7. toni

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A classic gourmet Italian restaurant. Everything was delicious. We had stuffed squash blossoms, fabulous. They give you a few olives stuffed with blue cheese as a starter. Delicious. We also had gnocchi with shrimp and a swordfish dinner. All was scrumptious and well prepared and nicely plated. The noise level was comfortable conversational level not like most restaurants today where you need to yell to hear each other. Highly recommend. Dessert was phyllo with raspberry mouse. Fabulous as well.

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  8. Doug

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was exceptional. Service was somewhat slow, probably a little understaffed. Still, we enjoyed ourselves.

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  9. Deb

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved everything about this restaurant! Food and service impeccable!

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  10. Kevin

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience. Can’t wait to go back. Delicious!

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FAQs

Toma Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 5538 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today
Google Map for Toma Restaurant & Bar

324 West Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Castillo Street
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Barbara
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Gregorio Bonilla
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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