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Toma Restaurant & Bar, Santa Barbara, CA

Toma Restaurant & Bar

4.8
4.8
5556 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 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 5,556 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 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

    Neighborhood gem

  • Santa Barbara

    Great for fine wines

  • Santa Barbara

    Romantic

  • Santa Barbara

    Good for special occasions

  • Santa Barbara

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Toma Restaurant & Bar offers a "culinary delight" with unique, flavorful dishes and a romantic ambiance, making it ideal for special occasions. Standout items include the "tuna cones" and "short ribs." The "impeccable service" and prime location enhance the experience, though seating can be crowded. Consistent quality makes it a top pick in Santa Barbara.

5,556 Reviews
  1. victor VIP

    Orange County14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and and staff was great. So was the location in Cabrillo across the street from the beach.

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  2. Marlo

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family and I had a fantastic experience here! The ambience was amazing, the food was very delicious! We would definitely come back again! I can’t say enough great things about this place!

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  3. SharonH

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing menu and service. The Ciopino was superb !

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  4. Shant VIP

    San Francisco4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a delightful experience. Me and my wife were celebrating success and the atmosphere was lovely and romantic. Definitely recommend.

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  5. Laura

    Sacramento61 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Terrific dining experience. Wonderful dishes, really enjoyed the tuna cones starter, frito misto. The lamb chops were excellent. Service was attentive and informative. Highly recommend!

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  6. Sharon

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The beef short ribs were exceptional. Nice cocktails. Ask for wines by the glass. Cozy atmosphere!

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  7. Brett

    Tampa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good was excellent and the ambiance was nice and chill.

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  8. Ash

    Central Coast8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and cocktails were amazing. 100% recommend this restaurant

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  9. TeoT

    San Francisco3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    One of the best meals we enjoyed in the past 5 years.

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  10. Joao Thiago

    Miami1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Unfortunately we had a bad experience by ordering Pasta di Mare. Information in the menu clearly stated this as a linguini pasta. To my total surprise, when the plate was served it had a sort of lamen instead of a linguini. For an Italian restaurant, this is the type of thing completely unexpected and disrespectful. A plate that costs 39 dollars could never have such a gross mistake like this. I don't recommend the experience.

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FAQs

Toma Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 5556 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 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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