There's something to starting the night off properly at the right restaurant, why take the chance of choosing wrong? These romantic places get an A+ for ambiance as well as having commendable cookery.
1325 State St (btw W Sola & W Victoria St), Santa Barbara, CA
New American Restaurant · Santa Barbara Downtown · 30 tips and reviews
Max August: The food is great ... Tiger prawn pizza with the sea food salad was perfect to share ... My friend had a filet and he said it was one of the best he's ever had.
630 State St (btw Ortega & Cota), Santa Barbara, CA
New American Restaurant · Lower State · 27 tips and reviews
Josh Lewis: New menu with lots of great seasonal items. Spanish Paella, Grilled New York, and Pulled Pork Sandwich are all must try's!!! While you're at it order up a Blooming Monk or The Black Rose Bramble... de
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Santa Barbara Downtown · 22 tips and reviews
Kevin K: This place regularly wins "best desserts in SB" awards. They do a full range of coffee concoctions and stock a range of teas, possibly to pair with a dessert.