Best restaurants Santa Barbara (US)

Sandbar Cocina y Tequila - Santa Barbara is most popular around 10 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 45 min to 2 hr here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Escape to the laid-back charm of Santa Barbara at Sandbar Cocina y Tequila. Our beachfront restaurant offers a unique blend of Mexican cuisine and coastal vibes. Indulge in fresh seafood, succulent steaks, and a wide variety of tequila and mezcal options. From classic tacos and enchiladas to more adventurous options like seafood ceviche and mole-marinated chicken, our menu has something to satisfy every palate.

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Lilly's Taqueria is most popular around 1 PM on Sundays. Visitors usually stay 30 min here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

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Lure Fish House is most popular around 5 PM on Fridays. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Lure Fish House is a family-owned restaurant featuring the freshest sustainable seafood from trusted sources. We always strive to serve locally caught seafood, organically grown local produce, and wines from local vineyards whenever possible. We also feature a full bar with specialty cocktails made with freshly squeezed fruit juices and a raw bar serving a variety of fresh oysters.

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Visitors usually stay 45 min to 1,5 hr here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Our dishes are always prepared with simple, yet sophisticated presentation, using only the best ingredients available. We believe in classic dishes with a creative twist, which is reflected in our signature dishes such as our Los Agaves Enchiladas—filled with fresh halibut and shrimp, red pepper, onions, and topped with our smoky chipotle sauce—or our Chiles Nortenos—stuffed with shrimp and Oaxaca cheese and topped with chipotle dressing.

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Zaytoon is most popular around 7 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 1-2 hours here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

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Carlitos Café y Cantina is most popular around 7 PM on Saturdays. It's most quiet on Mondays.

EST. 1978 CARLITOS is located in the heart of the ARTS District of Santa Barbara and features a vibrant mix of contemporary Mexican cuisine, and award-winning margaritas, rooted in Mexican flavors and traditional recipes that celebrate local ingredients.

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