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

Vittorio G. • November 18, 2012Truly artisan coffee & a great little place to have a cozy afternoon pick me up coffee & chat with a friend. Next to Three Pickles sandwiches (great subs!) my favorite Goodland Club

Ryan G. • January 16, 2013Santa Barbara's great little gourmet secret. For lunch you want a Duck Croissant or savory salad, with a Mexican coke or house soda.. But you must come back late night for a Thai Basil Burger.

Billy A. • August 7, 2017Ice Cream at its finest! Get what everyone else is writing about: Salted Caramel Chip! 🍦

Alison • January 2, 2015Batatas were amazing. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Sit outside on the patio. Each table has its own fire pit and if you're still nippy, they have a great selection of teas (unlimited).

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.

Geoffrey G. • December 11, 2013Great food great music great service. A new fav in SB!! Get the sama sama cocktail and the pork belly bao. And the fries are insane!

Graham H. • December 25, 2017Try a Gibraltar. Perfect amount of espresso and milk ratio.

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.

Rachel K. • March 15, 2015The pourover coffee and iced chai teas are the way to go.

Jamie S. • October 7, 2013Pumpkin muffins. Spinach Feta Scramble. The Forbidden Salad. White Peony and Earl Green Teas. These are my top favs!

Natalie G. • September 7, 2015Always a great time with great amazing food. A good place also to stop before seeing a show at SOHO

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

Ashley A. • August 7, 2016Best tacos in Santa Barbara. Get everything. Be adventurous and try the lengua.

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.

EclecticKim • April 6, 2013With an outdoor fireplace and kitchy 30s cartoons playing, all you need is a mango passionfruit mojito and chicken brioche to have a great night.

Sally • August 15, 2011Best. Sushi. Anywhere. The biggest menu of varied and delicious sushi rolls, sashimi, hand rolls, salads, hot and cold dishes. Always busy and bustling with some good people watching. A personal fav.

Robert S. • September 2, 2013Hands down the best dinner out in years. Amazing service, great drinks, delicious food. The filet is to die for, chicken pesto goat cheese salad was great, risotto yum. Desserts too! Perfect!

Jeff C. • July 31, 2013The most amazing breakfast : red velvet pancakes! You must have this.

Katie D. • February 1, 2013The lunchbox cheeseburger is a really delicious chargrilled burger a la 'In N Out ' with perfectly crispy and salty fries. The Cecelia is also delicious if you want something on the lighter side.

Howard L. • April 3, 2016A hidden gem. Outstanding beet salad with goat cheese. And best pork loin ever. Also dog-friendly patio.

Frances A. • February 21, 2013Best place in SB for vegetarian tacos! Two rajas options -- with potatoes or with mushrooms.

eric b. • April 24, 2018The best restaurant in Santa Barbara - the Oak Tagliatelle and “plate of pork” are incredible. Such a great cozy local place - don’t miss it!

Thomas W. • July 16, 2013Amazing. Everything. The Food, The Service, The Location. And the bread Amazing. I'm lovin it.

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.

samantha l. • August 5, 2013The croissant breakfast sandwich is amazing! They have the best croissants in town. My friend born in France even thinks these are as just as good from back home.

Noemi J. • August 30, 2018BEST Mexican food in Santa Barbara, especially for vegetarians. We went to all the top rated spots and this one is by far the best. So good we had it twice 🙌🏽.

Justin O. • March 1, 2020The store specializes in Turkish delight and Turkish coffee. There’s a wide variety of sweets with a myriad of flavors.

Matt W. • August 30, 2011Buffalo Volcano!!! The udon & ramen are great as well.

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