Recommended Restaurants
Breakfast and Brunch
The Shop Kitchen
Location: Eastside
Phone: (805) 845-1696
Menu: www.yourshopkitchen.com/menu
Team favorite! Emily says: The Shop is full of good surprises. Their dishes are innovative and the patio is perfect for Saturday brunch!
Jeannine’s Bakery
Locations: Montecito, Downtown, Uptown
Phone: (805) 966-1717
Menu: https://www.jeannines.com/pages/menus
Scarlett Begonia
Location: Downtown
Phone: (805) 770-2143
Menu: www.scarlettbegonia.net/web
Crushcakes
Locations: Downtown, Goleta
Phone: (805) 963-9353
Menu: www.crushcakes.com/menu/
Summerland Beach Café
Location: Summerland
Phone: (805) 969-1019
Menu: www.summerlandbeach.cafe.com
Mesa Café
Location: Mesa
Phone: (805) 966-5303
Menu: www.mesacafesb.com/menu
Team favorite! Kiffaya enjoys coming to this “local’s favorite” spot.
Casual Lunch
Lucky Penny
Location: Funk Zone
Phone: (805) 284-0358
Menu: www.luckypennysb.com/food
Team favorite! Emily loves the hip, outdoor atmosphere and great food and drink offerings.
Panino
Locations: Montecito, Downtown, Goleta
Phone: (805) 963-3700
Menu: www.paninorestaurants.com/menus
South Coast Deli
Locations: Downtown, Goleta
Phone: (805) 560-9800
Menu: www.southcoastdeli.com
Los Arroyos
Locations: Montecito, Downtown, Goleta
Phone: (805) 962-5541
Menu: www.losarroyos.net
Team favorite! Caitlin loves the atmosphere and good food.
Shoreline Café
Location: Mesa
Phone: (805) 568-0064
Menu: www.shorelinebeachcafe.com/
Team favorite! Samantha loves the fresh food and the fact that you can literally enjoy your meal while sitting on the beach!
Gluten-Free, Vegan, and Vegetarian
Lilac Patisserie (GF)
Location: Downtown
Phone: (805) 845-7400
Menu: www.lilacpatisserie.com/menus
Oliver’s (Vegan)
Location: Montecito
Phone: (805) 969-0834
Menu: www.oliversofmontecito.com/dinner
Team favorite! Emily says: As someone who isn’t strictly vegan, I was a little skeptical of this place. However, my mind was thoroughly changed after the first bite. Absolutely delicious.
Mesa Verde (Vegetarian)
Location: Mesa
Phone: (805) 963-4474
Menu:www.mesaverderestaurant.com/dinner
Green Table (Mostly Vegan & GF)
Location: Downtown
Phone: (805) 618-1233
Menu: www.green-table.com/menu
Formal Dining
Jane
Location: Downtown
Phone: (805) 962-1311
Menu: www.janesb.com/menus
Bouchon
Location: Downtown
Phone: (805) 730-1160
Menu: www.bouchonsantabarbara.com/menus
Team favorite! Wendy and her husband love coming here for special occasions.
The Lark
Location: Funk Zone
Phone: (805) 284-0370
Menu: http://www.thelarksb.com/menu/
Opal Restaurant & Bar
Location: Downtown
Phone: (805) 966-9676
Menu: www.opalrestaurantandbar.com/menu
Team favorite! Samantha and her husband love the great food and central location of this fabulous spot.
American
The Honor Bar
Location: Montecito
Phone: (805) 969-6964
Menu: www.honorbar.com/locations/montecito
Finney’s Crafthouse
Location: Downtown/ Funk Zone
Phone: (805) 845-3100
Menu: www.finneyscrafthouse.com/menu/santa-barbara-menu
Shalhoob’s Funk Zone Patio
Location: Funk Zone
Phone: (805) 256-7353
Menu: www.funkzonepatio.com/menu
State & Fig
Location: Downtown
Phone: (805) 965-1730
Menu: www.stateandfig.com
Steak House
Lucky’s
Location: Montecito
Phone: (805) 565-7540
Menu: www.luckys-steakhouse.com/menu
Holdren’s Steaks and Seafood
Location: Downtown
Phone: (805) 965-3363
Menu: www.holdrens.com/sb/menus/dinner
Team favorite! Wendy loves coming here for a great meal.
Clementine’s Steak House
Location: Carpinteria
Phone: (805) 684-5119
Menu: www.zmenu.com/clementines-steak-house-carpinteria-online-menu
Indian
Flavor of India
Location: Uptown
Phone: (805) 682-6561
Menu: www.flavorofindiasb.com/menu
Bibi Ji
Location: Downtown
Phone: (805) 560-6845
Menu: www.bibijisb.com
Himalayan Kitchen
Location: Downtown
Phone: (805) 882-1000
Menu: www.himalayankitchensantabarbara.com
Fusion
Sama Sama Kitchen (Asian fusion)
Location: Downtown
Phone: (805) 965-4566
Menu: www.samasamakitchen.com
The Black Sheep (American Asian fusion)
Location: Downtown
Phone: (805) 965-1113
Menu: www.blacksheepsb.com/menu
Team favorite! The farm to table food is fantastic!
Italian
Ca’Dario
Location: Downtown
Phone: (805) 884-9419
Menu: https://www.cadariorestaurants.com/
Pascucci
Location: Downtown
Phone: (805) 963-8123
Menu: www.pascuccirestaurant.com/dinner.html
Team favorite! Samantha loves coming here for a delicious night out.
Petrini’s Italian Restaurant
Location: Uptown
Phone: (805) 687-8888
Menu: www.petrinis.com/menu
Team favorite! Kiffaya loves this family restaurant and its’ authentic cuisine.
Bettina
Location: Montecito
Phone: (805) 770-2383
Team favorite! Amber likes to celebrate here and enjoys their outdoor dining options!
Pizza
Rusty’s Pizza
Locations: Downtown, Eastside, Uptown, Goleta, Carpinteria
Phone: (805) 564-1111
Menu: www.rustyspizza.com/santa-barbara/menu
Team Favorite! Josh enjoys it here, truly a classic local spot!
Giovanni’s Pizza (Montecito, Upper State, Mesa)
Locations: Montecito, Uptown, Mesa
Phone: (805) 682-3621
Menu: www.giovannispizzasb.com/menu
Taffy’s Pizza
Location: Downtown
Phone: (805) 687-3083
Website: www.taffyspizza.com/menu
Team Favorite! Meagan loves the whole wheat crust & casual family friendly dining.
Seafood
Brophy Bros
Location: Harbor/ Downtown
Phone: (805) 966-4418
Menu: www.brophybros.com/welcome-santabarbara
Team favorite! Linda and Samantha say this is by far a local favorite in the harbor.
Lure Fish House
Location: Uptown
Phone: (805) 618-1816
Menu: www.lurefishhouse.com/menu
Team favorite! Meagan and Samantha love the happy hour selection and is often a destination for dates!
The Drunken Crab
Location: Downtown
Phone: (805) 845-2986
Menu: www.thedrunkencrab.com
Kanaloa Seafood Market
Location: Downtown
Phone: (805) 845-2986
Menu: www.kanaloaseafood.com/menu
Team favorite! Wendy loves this cute restaurant run by the first certified sustainable seafood company in the United States!
Enterprise Fish Co.
Location: Downtown
Phone: (805) 962-3313
Menu: www.enterprisefishcosantabarbara.com/dinner
Mexican
Super Cuca’s
Locations: Westside, Mesa
Phone: (805) 962-4028
Menu:www.cucasrestaurant.com/images/menu-web.pdf
Lilly’s Taqueria
Locations: Downtown, Goleta
Phone: (805) 966-9180
Menu: www.lillystacos.com
This taco place is so popular, they’re closed on Tuesdays!
Romanti-Ezer
Location: Downtown
Phone: (805) 730-1612
Menu: www.romanti-ezer.com/menu-category/food-menu
Team favorite! Emily says: I’m not one to finish a whole burrito in one sitting, but I manage to do so at Romanti-Ezer. SO good.
Mony’s Mexican Food
Location: Funk Zone
Phone: (805) 895-2978
Menu: www.monyssb.com
Los Agaves
Location: Eastside, Uptown, Goleta
Phone: (805) 564-2626
Menu: www.los-agaves.com/menu
Team favorite! Samantha enjoys the contemporary Mexican food and fresh ingredients.
Sushi & Japanese
Arigato Sushi
Location: Downtown
Phone: (805) 965-6074
Menu: www.arigatosb.com/menu
Shintori Sushi Factory
Phone: (805) 898-0177
Menu: www.shintorisushisb.com
Team Favorite! Pat says this place is great to-go!
Thai
TAP Thai Cuisine
Location: Uptown
Phone: (805) 682-1114
Menu: www.tapthaicuisine.com/menu
Team favorite! Kiffaya and her family enjoy coming here.
Empty Bowl Gourmet Noodle Bar
Location: Downtown
Phone: (805) 335-2426
Menu: www.emptybowlnoodle.com/menu
Team Favorite! Linda loves the robust atmosphere & casual dining experience.
Chinese
China Palace
Location: Montecito
Phone: (805) 565-9380
Menu: www.chinapalacesb.com/ChinaPalaceSB/Menu.html
China Pavilion
Location: Downtown off State St. (Dim Sum | Family Style | Fine Dining)
Phone: (805) 560-6028
Team Favorite! Anne-Marie loves this place especially for their takeout.
Mediterranean
Zaytoon
Location: Downtown
Phone: (805) 963-1293
Menu: www.zaytoon.com/menu
Team favorite! Meagan & Lisa’s favorite place to celebrate. Ample outdoor seating with fire pits and twinkling lights !
Happy Hour
Convivo
Location: Downtown/ Eastside
Phone: (805) 845-6789
Menu: www.convivorestaurant.com/#menus
Team favorite! Sit on the patio and enjoy the sunshine!
Milk & Honey Tapas
Location: Downtown
Phone: (805) 275-4232
Menu: www.milknhoneytapas.com
Team favorite! This place is a delight! Located conveniently downtown, the atmosphere is cozy and inviting, and the service is always top-notch! Not to mention the tapas and drinks are always delicious!
Gala
Location: Downtown ( NEW | Dinner & Cocktails )
Phone: 805-869-2813
Team Favorite! Tommie raves about the chic atmosphere and delicious food and drinks here!
Wine, Beer, and Cocktail Bars
Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co.
Location: Funk Zone
Phone: (805) 694-2252
Draft list: www.figmtnbrew.com/taprooms/santa-barbara-taproom
Team favorite! Samantha and Tommie love visiting Fig Mountain, especially when they have live music! “It’s so good!”
Lama Dog Tap Room
Location: Funk Zone
Phone: (805) 880-3364
Draft list: www.lamadog.com/beer-wine-food
Team favorite! Emily loves catching up with friends at Lama. The staff and atmosphere are so inviting!
Test Pilot
Location: Downtown
Phone: (805) 845-2518
Cocktail menu: www.testpilotcocktails.com
Third Window Brewing
Location: Downtown
Phone: (805) 979-5090
Draft list: thirdwindowbrewing.com/our-beers/
Pali Wine Co
Location: Funk Zone
Phone: (805) 845-8600
Website: www.paliwineco.com
Team Favorite! We hosted our annual owner appreciation event here in 2024 and had a wonderful time on their outside patio.
Topa Topa
Location: Funk Zone
Phone: (805) 324-4150
Website: www.topatopa.beer
Dessert
McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams
Locations: Downtown, Uptown
Phone: (805) 324-4402
Menu: www.mcconnells.com/collections/fine-ice-cream
The Andersen’s Danish Bakery
Location: Downtown
Phone: (805) 962-5085
Menu: www.andersenssantabarbara.com/cakes
Chocolate Maya
Location: Downtown ( Close to Beach | Gift Idea | Specialty Chocolates)
Phone: (805) 965-5956
Website: www.chocolatemaya.com
Late Night
The Cruisery
Location: Downtown (Gastropub | Fusion | Cocktail Bar | Seated Dining)
Phone: (805) 729-3553
Website: www.thecruisery.com
Dave’s Dogs
Locations: Eastside, Goleta
Phone: (805) 895-2802
Information: www.davesdogsgrill.business.site
Edomasa
Location: Uptown
Phone: (805) 687-0210
Menu: www.edomasasushi.com/sushi
Coffee/Tea
Dune Coffee
Locations: Downtown, Goleta
Phone: (805) 962-7733
Team favorite! Emily says: I LOVE Dune. The atmosphere, the people, and the coffee are all consistently warm and full of those good Santa Barbara vibes.
Handlebar
Locations: Downtown, Uptown
Phone: (719) 201-3931
Renaud’s Patisserie and Bistro
Locations: Downtown, Uptown
Phone: (805) 569-2400
Team Favorite! Meagan thinks their pastries are elite, you must try the almond croissant!
Helena Bakery
Location: Funk Zone
Phone: (805) 880-3383
Bree’osh
Location: Montecito
Phone: (805) 705-7415
Santa Barbara Roasting Company
Location: Downtown
Phone: (805) 962-5213
The Daily Grind
Locations: Uptown
Phone: (805) 687-4966