Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Downtown Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara

Lyle R. • September 16, 2013They have Renaud's croissants and know how to make cappuccino.

Matei P. • August 18, 2015Excellent, American style ice cream! A local institution well worth experiencing. Incredible Flavors!

Stephanie • August 24, 2012One of two restaurants in Santa Barbara that I know of where you can get banh mi. They offer some pretty unique menu items too with an interesting twist. Love this place!

Arielle • March 25, 2022Can’t go wrong with any ice cream flavors. Favorites are peanut butter chocolate and fresh mint patty. Don’t forget to get a chilly dog for you furry friend too.

Maayan S. • November 6, 2014Great food, romantic atmosphere, open fire, fountain. Awesome tequila with jalapeño

Jen R. • August 23, 2018Fantastic sandwiches & friendly staff. Will be a go to spot whenever I’m in Santa Barbara.

Morgan M. • June 27, 2013Seriously, best pastrami I've ever had! Number 5 combo is the way to go..

Katie E. • June 28, 2016Great room, killer cocktails and delicious food. Loved the cauliflower

Doug d. • January 12, 2016Well made classic cocktails in a attractive, comfortable space, my Martini (pictured) was excellent, and you will be warmly welcomed with a complimentary glass of punch.

Jean-Claudette F. • October 14, 2013Cute little coffee spot in downtown Santa Barbara. Their vanilla latte is my favorite. Simple, and not too sweet. And I'm a sucker for latte art!

Fatène B. • July 9, 2014Highly recommend to sit at the bar and order the Umbra pizza (mushrooms and truffles), really great service at the bar and great food.

Doug M. • September 30, 2014Great natural and heathful hot meals. Hot entre and 1 or 2 side lunch deal is a good deal! Chicken Marsalla is yummy; curry chicken is great too.

eric b. • January 20, 2020Great if incredibly popular location. Good selection of pastries/scones and you can skip the line if you just want food or drip coffee.

Indranil G. • December 30, 2011Warm seafood salad is excellent. So is mushroom stuffed chicken. Great cocktails.

Tatiana M. • January 16, 2013The Market Roasted Veggies and the Wild mushroom & pancetta flat bread are delicious!!!!!

Travis M. • January 15, 2016The Brie sauce is amazing. The perfect sweet/savory dish.

Jenny • July 27, 2013Magic Mushroom roll and the Gold Shot (uni + quail egg) are good!

Kyle T. • July 3, 2020the adobada, asada and fajitas de pollo were all great. amazing value

Toni F. • May 3, 2012Love the dog friendly outdoor seating - that is what initially brought us there and it, as well as the incredible vegetarian-friendly food - will keep us there!

Jenna N. • July 16, 2013Huge menu with lots of options, delicious, and friendly staff. Snag a table or get it to go.

David H. • May 28, 2018Sal de mer ceviche tostada is one of the best ive eaten anywhere. So good.

Shannon F. • February 24, 2012The tortellini with veal and cream sauce is amazing. A must have

Marisol S. • July 19, 2016Super cute. Well stocked wine selection and lots of beers on tap. Buy a bottle or have a glass. Great prices too.

roderick t. • April 11, 2010Tri-tip burrito, a local favorite!

lemonjelly l. • October 4, 2010Sunday Supper offers a prix fixe: $24 for three courses. Sometimes the main is kobe hanger steak! Awesome deal.

S. Courtney W. • October 2, 2010ZOMGosh! The Strawberry Lemonade Crushcake frosting is to die for!

Steve L. • December 1, 2013Kid-friendly, fantastic sushi, and reasonably priced too. Try the sushi/sashimi combo for a great sampling.

Rachel H. • June 14, 2013Free danish as a starter! Food is really good and the proportions are just right! Definitely a good place to get breakfast!

Noreen H. • August 28, 2022Amazing assortment of pastries and croissants. We had duck hash and lemon-blueberry blintzes with chicken sausages. Just fabulous.