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Most Viewed Restaurants in Santa Barbara

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La Super Rica Taqueria

La Super Rica Taqueria, Santa Barbara

 4 Reviews  An unpretentious shack, la Super Rica Taqueria serves some of the best Mexican food in southern California. Never without a queue, this restaurant is a goldmine, partly because it was endorsed by... 

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Jeanniee’s Café

Jeanniee’s Café, Santa Barbara

 3 Reviews  Jennine's is one of the best breakfast places I've been in Santa Barbara. So warm and quaint, it's were the locals flock to. On Upper State street, the food never ceases to be grand. A great place to... 

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THE PALACE GRILL

THE PALACE GRILL, Santa Barbara

 4 Reviews  Is everybody happy! That could be the theme for the Palace Grill, a honest to goodness cajun-creole with a little Italian thrown in for good measure restaurant. The fun begins by ordering a "Dean... 

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The Brown Pelican

The Brown Pelican, Santa Barbara

 1 Review  I noticed there already are a couple of reviews for this restaurant, but I thought I should add mine as well as it reflects a dinner experience and my opininon is slightly different from the others I... 

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Cafe Buenos Aires

Cafe Buenos Aires, Santa Barbara

 4 Reviews  Like all good things that come to an end, the Cafe Buenos Aires is CLOSED. I leave the review for my memory of a excellent restaurant of 19 years. It follows: "Driving on State Street is visiting... 

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El Encanto restaurant

 1 Review  The restaurant is on the El Encanto hotel grounds in the hills above Santa Barbara. There is both indoor and patio seating, and hardly a seat without an ocean view. The decor is elegant and... 

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Chad's

 1 Review  You will find Chad's in an old Victorian which lends to a warm dining experience. I have been her for New Years Eve, dinner for two and even a Smoker (cigars). The service and food has been excellent... 

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Santa Barbara Brewing Co.: Mediocre, flashy brewpub

Santa Barbara Brewing Co.: Mediocre, flashy brewpub, Santa Barbara

 WulfstanTraveller Says:  This is a brewpub in the heart of downtown on State St. It looks pretty good, in an attractive old building with brick walls, nice windows on the street, etc.... 

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Rose Cafe: Very good simple Mexican food

Rose Cafe: Very good simple Mexican food, Santa Barbara

 WulfstanTraveller Says:  this is an old, long-time Mexican restaurant in town. Apparently, there is a fancier second one ikn another area, but this review is for the old one on E Haley... 

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http://www.andersenssantabarbara.com/: Great Danish-based restaurant & bakery

http://www.andersenssantabarbara.com/: Great Danish-based restaurant & bakery, Santa Barbara

 WulfstanTraveller Says:  This is a great restaurant and bakery serving mostly Danish and Danish-influenced food mixed with a bit of California and American. The food is excellent and... 

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Brophy Bros. Restaurant & Clam Bar: Nice views~

Brophy Bros. Restaurant & Clam Bar: Nice views~, Santa Barbara

 Yaqui Says:  I have mixed feeling about his place. I am not a fan of seafood, although I do try some from now and then. We ate here to spend some time with my best friends... 

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McConnell's Ice Cream~: Local Favorite~

McConnell's Ice Cream~: Local Favorite~, Santa Barbara

 Yaqui Says:  My best friend loves this place. She thinks this is the best place for ice cream. I haven't found a place that didn't have good ice cream..lol! Yet, if she... 

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Fish House~: Great chowder!

Fish House~: Great chowder!, Santa Barbara

 Yaqui Says:  We used our ticket from the Trolley tour and took it here and received a free cup of New England clam chowder ($3.50) it was really good. Had a nice cup of... 

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Zelo Restaurant: Closed:(

Zelo Restaurant: Closed:(, Santa Barbara

 Yaqui Says:  Update, this restaurant is now closed:(We were strolling along and couldn’t decide where to eat and we came upon this place. It looked very quiet, so we... 

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Cold Tavern Springs 1865: Old Stage Coach Stop~

Cold Tavern Springs 1865: Old Stage Coach Stop~, Santa Barbara

 Yaqui Says:  This little place is nestled in the mountains of Santa Barbara. Built in 1865 as a stagecoach stop, it still serves as a place to stop relax and refresh. We... 

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Eladio's Restaurant and bar: located directly across the beach

Eladio's Restaurant and bar: located directly across the beach, Santa Barbara

 tvdandy Says:  This is a great place if you are staying by the beach and you don't want to hike all the way up State Street. Located next door to the Ala Mar Motel, this... 

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Shaloob's: Nice Family Run Restaurant

Shaloob's: Nice Family Run Restaurant, Santa Barbara

 nkhong Says:  A local bar and restaurant, Shaloob’s is a family run joint that offers unique dishes that are tasty and at a good price. Dimly lit dining area, with a long bar... 

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The Boathouse at Hendry's Beach: Locals' place at the Beach

The Boathouse at Hendry's Beach: Locals' place at the Beach, Santa Barbara

 trvlrtom Says:  The Boathouse at Hendry's Beach is a good place to stop at if you are at this beach or even for a destination of its own. They are known for seafood and the... 

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The Matador Tapas Bar and Latin Steakhouse: Tapas!

The Matador Tapas Bar and Latin Steakhouse: Tapas!, Santa Barbara

 Cammel11 Says:  Great new restaurant in town, opened up in April 2008. Has a great selection of well known classic tapas but with their own twist to it. For example: chicken... 

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Ruby's Cafe: Lunch was Great!

Ruby's Cafe: Lunch was Great!, Santa Barbara

 GracesTrips Says:  I usually gauge how good a restaurant may be by seeing how many people are there. So, this looked like it would be a good restaurant. We were going to have... 

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Spiritland Bistro: Winner of a 2005 "Green Award"

Spiritland Bistro: Winner of a 2005 "Green Award", Santa Barbara

 Cammel11 Says:  Spiritland Bistro is a beautiful small place in the older part of downtown Santa Barbara. The cusine is absolutely delicious! They serve all kinds of dishes... 

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Endless Summer: Harbor restaurants

Endless Summer: Harbor restaurants, Santa Barbara

 trvlnurse Says:  More of a local's spot, it is located above the maritime museum on the harbor pier. The prices are reasonable and the seafood quite tasty, not to mention the $3... 

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El Paseo Restaurant: El Paseo Restaurant

El Paseo Restaurant: El Paseo Restaurant, Santa Barbara

 califdweller Says:  It is known as Santa Barbara's most romantic restaurant...located in the historic El Paseo shopping area...indoor/outdoor feel to it with spanish... 

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Santa Barbara Shellfish Company: A Place Worth Going to Again and Again

Santa Barbara Shellfish Company: A Place Worth Going to Again and Again, Santa Barbara

 nkhong Says:  Be prepared for a wait if you go during the peak rush hours of lunch and dinner. You can’t make reservations at the Santa Barbara Shellfish Company, however it... 

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Inn Of The Spanish Garden

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The Upham

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 Piere Lafond Bistro has excellent food! My favorite is their breakfast. Throughout the day they serve great tapas, sandwiches, soups, meat dishes etc.. Sit... 

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