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

Global H. • June 7, 2015Good coffee roaster, with great space, and excellent vegan cowboy cookie.

Campbell B. • June 7, 2016Great ice cream spot. Try two flavors with a single scoop. I got vanilla bean with Turkish Coffee and was not disappointed.

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!

Chris J. • July 2, 2015Chicken shawarma, raspberry lime soda, grapefruit juice all amazing. Love this place. Great atmosphere.

Reid L. • April 26, 2019Amazing nitro cold brew coffee! Pastries are delicious too, seem freshly baked.

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.

Sergio L. • March 27, 2012Best sandwich spot in SB! Their classic chicken club is worth the trip downtown. They also have a grand variety of sandwiches.

Elizabeth W. • September 1, 2015My all-time, absolute favorite restaurant in Santa Barbara! Everything is amazing!

Hamdi B. • March 24, 2015Really nice coffe place in Santa Barbara ! Scones are delicious !

Andrea F. • October 13, 2010I dream about the gorgonzola salmon sashimi. Honestly. Best sushi ever!!

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.

Srikanth K. • May 27, 2013The tacos are delicious. You might have to wait most likely, given their reputation. But it's worth the wait !

Jill W. • January 14, 2016Flat iron steak, fresh pasta with tiger shrimp prawns, creme brulee. Yum.

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

Esther S. • June 25, 2010Grapefruit Ginger Margarita and Spanish Coffee are amazing!

Stacy B. • November 17, 2018Fun atmosphere and cocktails, including a rotating seasonal menu. Best when there’s music playing but can get crowded.

Visit Santa Barbara • January 15, 2013Don’t let the name fool you. Yes, the wine menu is incredible, but so are the signature cocktails! Make sure to try the Blood Orange Margarita for a refreshing summer sip.

Jae C. • January 11, 2016Went on Saturday so we could get the Tugboat, and it was awesome! The side of fruit was surprisingly good too.

Hailey C. • November 3, 2022Great brunch spot, particularly on a weekday. Love the seasonal scrambleIf you've got the appetite, get the cinnamon roll too.

Emilia D. • September 21, 2013Excellent gluten free options. Recommend the GF pancakes for breakfast!

Kai T. • March 11, 2017La gringa quesadilla and chicken mole taco. Sooooo delicious!

Julian N. • November 10, 2012Croissant great. Mmmmm. Salted caramel macaron great. Mmmmm.

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

Dmitrii C. • December 21, 2014High-end restaurant with a local theme: E.g., Acorn Tagliatelle (an excellent dish!) includes acorn flour used by the Chumash for eons. Spacious outdoor patio with mountain views is rare in this town.

Sonia K. • June 26, 2012Super late night in Santa Barbara. High quality fish and plenty of fun 'round eye' rolls for the scardy-cat

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

Stephanie • January 27, 2013Great cupcakes, coffee and baked goods. Also love the adult grilled cheese sandwich at Crushcafe. I'm so glad they finally put it on the permanent menu. So good with jalapenos and tomato soup.

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.

Dfw D. • July 5, 2016Jambalaya with Eggs (over medium) for breakfast (yes, that's an option) and an order of beignets. All of it was very good and I'm very stuffed.

Jim • June 9, 2010Love their Tea Smoked Duck. Great Mai Tais, Zombies and other cocktails.