Top rated Food & Drinks in Santa Barbara

Experience the best that Santa Barbara has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 400 places from Food & Drinks category.

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Aperitivo
Wine bar
👍👍 Amazing food. Love how the menu changes weekly. Small kitchen so not a big menu but it won’t disappoint.
5.00 (56 reviews)
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Tondi Gelato
Ice cream shop
👍👍 This gelato is soooo good. My second time here since I first tried it. Super creamy and I always look forward to stopping here when in SB. They give you a lot in the small for the price. My favorite is the mango but I should probably try other flavors too. They also have free pup cups for your dogg...
4.90 (602 reviews)
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St. Bibiana
Pizza restaurant
👍👍 This pizza is killer. My partner and I have tried just about every pizza place in town. The crust is so delicious, mix of sourdough and commercial yeast. The pepperoni is the perfect cup-like crunchy variety. We have told all our friends & fam about this place, going back to try another pizza tonigh...
$ $$$
4.90 (70 reviews)
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Riviera Bar
American restaurant
👍👍 Inviting and relaxed environment. Nice old school vibe, with delicious cocktails and elevated bar food. I tried the Ginger Pimms- refreshing!
4.90 (53 reviews)
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Dusk Bar
Bar
👍👍 Dusk is by favorite bar in Santa Barbara! The Mexican inspired cocktails and bar bites are incredible. The staff are extremely warm and the open concept and ambiance of the space make it so inviting for people walking on State street to pop in. John and Claudia are so kind and have made every experi...
4.90 (50 reviews)
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I Bike Santa Barbara Wine Country Tours
Tour operator
👍👍 A MUST DO! If you’re considering booking this - think no further and do it. William provided the most special day for us; he was knowledgeable about the area and made us feel confident on our bikes. We were so impressed with his professionalism, kindness and relationships with the local wineries and...
4.90 (37 reviews)
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Buena Onda Empanadas | Restaurant • Catering • Events
Argentinian restaurant
👍👍 We decided to do a day trip from Orange County to Santa Barbara and the first stop was going to be lunch. After the miserable drive in bumper to bumper traffic this first stop for lunch had better be amazing to save the day and it was. I've only had empanadas a few times in my life but I really like...
$ $$$
4.80 (462 reviews)
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Third Window Brewing
Brewery
👍👍 One of the best casual spots in SB to kick it. The beers are phenomenal and the Smashburger with tomato jam is even better. Great vibes and if nothing else you can watch the beer and wine getting made. This place is good with friends and fun for tourist to soak up some sun on a Sunday watching footb...
4.80 (324 reviews)
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CAJÉ Coffee Roasters
Coffee roasters
👍👍 The best coffee shop in Santa Barbara, and probably top 3 in California, this place is a must hit. The pictures show all the fancy drinks we tried, with prices ranging from $9-12 and seem like an Influencer's dream. They were all well balanced and deliciously unique. Fancy drinks aside, the cortad...
4.80 (240 reviews)
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Spudnuts and Bagels
Donut shop
Chain supplier of potato flour donuts, along with coffee, croissants & other baked goods.
$ $$$
4.80 (235 reviews)
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Satellite SB
Vegetarian restaurant
Stylish bar & eatery offering refined vegetarian plates accompanied by wine, craft beer & cider.
$$ $$
4.80 (218 reviews)
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Oat Bakery
Bakery
👍👍 Great bread options here and GF choices. The freshest you can get. Felt like Europe with an actual bakery and real bread. Nice service as well!
4.80 (184 reviews)
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Yoichi's
Japanese restaurant
A prix fixe only spot featuring traditional Japanese small plates & sushi in an intimate setting.
4.80 (142 reviews)
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Rascal's
Vegan restaurant
👍👍 Simply amazing! Perfect birthday dinner. Pro (?) tip: get two dishes and share half and half with a friend. We got the cauliflower taco and sopes, and split. All vegan. We cleaned our plates! The horchata and Jamaica were delicious too; perfect for our sweet tooth. Very fun environment and the staff...
$ $$$
4.80 (138 reviews)
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Eat This Shoot That!
Tourist attraction
😠 I don’t think I have ever been so disappointed with a business before I am even able to visit. I saw a Groupon for this food tour and was thrilled because I had looked into them in past and wasn’t able to fit it into my trip at the time. Knowing third parties like Groupon take such a high fee for a...
4.80 (135 reviews)
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Grassini Family Vineyards
Wine bar
Local vineyard's tasting room offering flights of its red and white wines, plus chocolate pairings.
4.80 (114 reviews)
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Lab Social
Cocktail bar
👍 Lab Social is a nice little bar. We tried it for drinks recently and it made for a nice evening out. The drinks were good if not a touch on the expensive side. The flatbread pizza was good. The pork butt tacos OK. The seating is cosy. And they had good music the night we visited. The seating...
4.80 (97 reviews)
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Skyenna Wine Lounge
Wine bar
👍👍 Omg!!! The best wine in a long time! Sweet environment! The owner knows his stuff. Perfect for old friends and new friends on a Friday night!!!
4.80 (80 reviews)
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Old Town Coffee Santa Barbara
Coffee shop
👍👍 This is a great place to chill and get the best service on State St. As a former baker I can only praise the best cinnamon bun I ever had was served here. Light & fluffy and surprisingly; the right amount of sweet and cinnamon; pair a gentle hot chocolate…. Yummy for my Tummy!
4.80 (66 reviews)
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Arroyo Burro Beach County Park
Public beach
This oceanfront beach with seasonal lifeguards & a grassy area for picnicking allows off-leash dogs.
4.70 (2.9K reviews)
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