Santa Barbara County Restaurants

Family-friendly pizza restaurant with space for group events. Enjoy fresh pizzas, pastas, and sandwiches.

Relaxing ambience, ocean views, and fresh seafood can be found at this casual restaurant which is also open for weekend brunch.

Casual diner, great for families, with comfort foods served buffet style and brunch on weekends.

Joe’s Cafe is an acclaimed American steakhouse and upbeat bar that’s been the centerpiece of Santa Barbara’s dining, drinking, and socializing since 1928. We offer great meals, stiff cocktails, and a friendly ambiance which made it a great destination!

You’ll find several TVs, pool tables, friendly bartenders and a good variety of beers on tap at this casual bar. Come for the burgers and stay for the dancing.

At Lama Dog Tap Room & Bottle Shop we do craft beer a little differently in Santa Barbara. We offer a revolving tap that changes every day and we also offer local wines. We keep our bottle shop full of different craft beers from around the world!

Lilly's Tacos, one of the most popular Mexican places in Santa Barbara, offers good old fashion Mexican tacos. There's always a line out the door but it moves quickly and the food is served promptly.

Appease your appetite with some of the famous Mexican food in Santa Barbara. Meats marinated to perfection for a succulent and tantalizing meal. Their friendly and attentive staff awaits you.

Classy restaurant located in the Upham Hotel with charming patio seating that welcomes dogs, local wine list, and an American menu of fresh seafood and meats.

Lucky Penny is a stand-alone restaurant in the heart of Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone featuring artisanal pizzas from a wood-burning oven, garden fresh salads, house-made hot & cold sandwiches, handcrafted coffees, and house-made baked treats.

This family owned restaurant features Chinese favorites and a daily lunch buffet with delivery and take out options.

Come enjoy some live country music and good drinks to dance and let loose. Be sure to pin a dollar bill to the ceiling to leave your mark!

Family-owned restaurant with a large game room. They serve pizza, pastas, and sandwiches and have a lunch buffet.

Comfortable café serving a classic American menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner, made with locally sourced and sustainable ingredients.

Enjoy white tablecloths and a romantic atmosphere with authentic Sicilian cuisine.

Lively and friendly Italian restaurant that locally sources its meat, produce, coffee and tea. Folks rave about the garlic bread.

Unique restaurant and tourist stop with gift shop that serves its famous pea soup with a variety of toppings, as well as sandwiches and more.

This casual bar is a fun place to hang out and watch the game, play pool and enjoy good drinks. There is a nice patio out back as well.

Upscale, intimate American restaurant decorated with unique artwork and featuring a regularly changing menu.

Charming, casual pizza joint with a family-friendly atmosphere and TVs to watch sports.

This beachside restaurant serves breakfast all day and has patio seating where you can feel the breeze and watch the surf. Enjoy complimentary mini muffins while you wait for your meal.

Enjoy fresh seafood and the salty smell of the air at this waterfront restaurant with ocean views, outdoor seating and a fire pit.