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Brasserie Sb
97/100 (130 ratings)
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"This place is an amazing compliment to the world-class​ beer served at Third Window Brewing Company. If you think the beer is good, the food is..."
Alec Sackett
"I’ve really enjoyed everything I’ve ordered from here, including the jalapeño poppers, chicken and waffles, and the pot pies! Seriously well..."
Joshua Shervinski
"A unique spot with absolutely delicious food. Gotta try the hand..."
Colleen McCarthy-Evans
"We visited at noon. On Friday's, they do a very tasty burger. We sat on the pleasant non-pretentious patio. We ordered a few well-crafted beers...."
TJJ
"One of the best casual spots in SB to kick it. The beers are phenomenal and the Smashburger with tomato jam is even better. Great vibes and if..."
Chris Nichols
"Another nice local brewery, hopping on a Thursday evening… and a jolly good Oktoberfest bier too. Came again with friends on a Saturday, and had..."
chris campbell
"Best freaking hamburger I've ever had... and the curry ketchup was absolutely on point. Highly recommend this awesome..."
Jay Halvorson
"Smash wagyu burger with tomato jam? Yes, yes and yes! Visiting family who took us here for dinner. Delish! Can't visit without stopping here. ..."
Sindi McGovern
"Not only does Third Window have amazing beer, but they also have the best burgers I've ever put in my mouth! Do not pass this place up! So worth..."
Melissa Cure
"This place is an absolute must because there's something for both beer and wine enthusiasts. The burgers are absolutely amazing and probably one of..."
craig mossinger
Satellite Sb
95/100 (340 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Cafe
Healthy
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Wine Bar
Wine Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Cold Brew Tea
Cucumber Sour
Focaccia Bread
Chanterelle Toast
Red wine
Panzanella Salad and Mushroom Taco
Gigante Beans
Yoga Pants Salad and Canadian Quesadilla
Pinot Noir
Mushrooms on Polenta
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Focaccia with Roasted Garlic
Brussels Sprouts
Vegan Tacos
Shishito Peppers
Tomato Confit
Farmers Market Salad
Kale Salad
Roasted Broccoli
Sunshine Spritz
Café
Wine Bar
Café
Healthy
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Visa
Private Dining
Accepts American Express
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Street Parking
Wine and Beer
Accepts Discover
Gift Cards Available
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"An amazing little get away with great ambience for a glass of wine or beer, and even a bit of food. Plus, they are open until 10pm for a late drink..."
Tom Doty
"Friendly, knowledgeable, attentive staff providing you a wide array of refreshing drink options along with tasty small plate..."
Darrell Carver
"Santa Barbara has been thoroughly BLESSED by Satellite. Finally a solid, quirky, farmer-focused wine list coupled with THE best food ever. YES! PS do..."
Kayla Picciuto
"Great place to grab a glass of wine. Food is awesome..."
Paula Cavagnaro
"Great spot to hang out with friends and meet new ones!! Food is just as good as the wine!!..."
Shelley Woods
"Amazing service and great cheese board. My wife and I stopped in for a light meal while walking State Street on our honeymoon. The atmosphere was..."
John Hodges
"Contratto Spritzers are a must on a warm eve, to start off the night's..."
Leslie Thomas
"Had a great time making magic happen last night. Looking forward to many Thursday night magic..."
Gene Urban
"Really unique place- love the atmosphere, food options and veg/vegan setup! unique items that taste nice and easy to share. The cake size was huge! I..."
Mayuri Bhandari
"Outstanding food and wine. Many amazing Vegan options on their menu We ended up eating here twice during our stay in SB. Loved the laid back but..."
Whitney Maibach
"I’m not vegan and really enjoyed this spot. The staff were so welcoming and friendly. You order at the counter and pick a table inside or outside...."
Jodi (Foodieinflipflops)
"A playful venue that's not overstated in decor, with evidence of a good wine selection and very vegetarian/vegan friendly menu. I'll be back. The..."
Sigma Starspawn
"Place is so accomadating! I called to see if this spot was pooch friendly, because I had a pup with me that didn't allow me to leave at my place of..."
Michael Gray
"Really enjoyed my giganta beans for vegetarian lunch while working at Kiva co-work behind Satellite. Really tasty, quick, and nutritious. If I wasn't..."
Randy Wilson
"Amazing food and friendly staff. One of the best vegetarian dishes I've ever tasted. Live music and terrific atmosphere. Absolutely must try if you..."
Corey Hugh Highberg (Hughbass Music History)
"So good! One of the best salads ever. Delicious drinks. Awesome staff. Highly, highly..."
Sarah Papp
Norton's Pastrami & Deli
95/100 (1007 ratings)
Quick Bites
American
American
Deli
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Roast Beef
Cheesesteak
Corned Beef
Pastrami Sandwich
Beef
Salad
Tuna
Café
Deli
American
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Accepts Discover
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Wine and Beer
Free off-street parking
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Well happy we were finally able to stop in this trip. We loved the food. My husband is a pastrami lover and he was in heaven with his pastrami Ruben..."
Julie A Johnson
"We love this place! Service is great. Food is fresh and oh! my favorite is their pastrami sandwich...."
Brenda Bennett
"Always a pleasure to come here. We live in the High Desert so this 3 hour drive to Santa Barbara prepares us for an appetite. Besides dining there,..."
April Mendoza
"Our visit to Norton's Deli did not disappoint! We enjoyed our pastrami sandwich, fries & macaroni..."
Maureen Kelley Rotunno-Winchell
"By far the best sandwiches and pastrami in Santa Barbara. Always my first choice when I'm in..."
Kristian Witha-k Squires
"Best pastrami ever!! Get "Mom's PLT" they throw the pastrami on the griddle til all the edges are nice and..."
Coby Turner
"This is our go to spot when in S.B. they never..."
Rosie Veronica Melgoza
"My new favorite place for pastrami. Drove up from Oxnard with my brother and was not disappointed...."
Gabriel Sanchez
"Loved the PLT- it’s as good as Guy says! My husband loved his BBQ beef sandwich,..."
Shama S. Diegnan
"Great for quick lunch, large portions, great staff,..."
Seaward Ace Grant
"I had the east coast philly, it was excellent. My honey had the pastrami dip, and he loved it. Definitely a return visit for us. Plus they had my..."
Nora Contreras-Williams
"Found this place through Diners Drive ins and Dives. Have eaten at both locations. Tried several of their sandwiches and found the Moms PLT the best...."
Bill Smith
"I loved this place. The food was amazing. My only complaint is that it is not close to my home and that they close..."
Randy Selar Packer
"The pastrami was perfect and so were the onion rings!!! Oh let's not forget the pickles too!!! I will go back every time I'm in..."
Kimberly York
"WOW!! Their pastrami and cheese was THE BOMB!! Highly..."
Patrick O'Connor
"Saw Norton's pastrami on diners, drive ins, and dives and had to check it out. It didn't disappoint. The food was amazing and the service was..."
Renee Leon Midwin
"Best sandwich I ever had and those pickles. The 2 hours ride was worth it. We will be..."
David Sanchez
"My cousins place in Santa Barbara Great..."
Joy Miller Nacarato
Hook & Press Donuts
95/100 (411 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Cafe
American
Cafe
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Donuts
Sit down
Café
American
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Gift Cards Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Delivery
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Surprisingly good stuff here between the everything bagel and the vegan breakfast sandwich which was much better than most vegan sandwiches! I got..."
Kyle Lowman
"Everyone has their obsession. For me, it's donuts. I happily traverse the west coast in search of the perfect donut. Well, I no longer have to..."
Garrett Brisbee
"Treated by our daughter and family who live in Santa Barbara. We enjoyed everything tremendously. Great variety and all very good! We will have to..."
Elmien Thom
"Such a cute place and of course good donuts. Love their new location they made it look..."
Carolina Avila
"Very impressed with their donut and the brunch! The biscuits sausage sandwich was amazing!!!! Not dry, crisp outside but moist inside. Lavender latte..."
Fanny Newton
"There is nothing I love more than a good donut and Hook & Press has it DOWN. Their donuts are extremely fresh, fluffy, and delicious. I tried..."
Jenna Cafiero
"yummy donuts :3 love love love the hibiscus rose donut!! highly recommend the sausage egg and cheese breakfast sandwich..."
dalila
"New openings are fresh returns from passionate isolation, where a chef treats a public whose pallate is made common by consensus with the fruits of..."
Sigma Starspawn
Barbareno
94/100 (929 ratings)
Restaurants
Fusion
Contemporary
American
Fusion
Gluten Free Options
American
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Barbecue
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Cobb Salad
Pancakes
Quail
Pasta
Beignets
Salad
California Roll
Duck
Panzanella
Mussels
Cakes
Tuna
Lamb
Salmon
Pesto
Fish
Cod
Burger
Pork
Beef
Ice Cream
Tagliatelle
Sit down
American
Contemporary
Fusion
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Reservations
Free Wifi
Seating
Accepts Credit Cards
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Great food, good service, ok ambiance. Better options out there for the price but you won’t be disappointed. Food: 5/5 From appetizers to entrees..."
Lilly Ong
"What a fantastic experience the food Comes in modern plates with beautiful presentation and tastes delicious way taste amazing! The wine is not..."
Cleia Edwards
"This is hands down the next restaurant I've eaten at in 2021 so far. The food is exceptionally flavors and fresh - we got the avocado and wings for..."
Wendi
"Celebrated my birthday here. Great food, beautiful ambiance and exceptional service. Would definitely recommend eating here and to make a..."
Quinn Gleeson
"Husband and I had a great time there. We have no complaints about the food. Everything we ate was DELICIOUS!! And our server was very attentive on..."
Gloria Quenun
"Great food and excellent service. Seasonal menus. The lamb dish / appetizer was excellent and the steak was..."
Ashish Kelkar
"Loved every single dish!!! Highly recommend if you are visiting Santa Barbara!..."
maria batsis
Pearl Social
91/100 (4076 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Hanger steak
Crab
Roast Chicken
Scallops
Pimento Cheese
Duck
Lamb
Oyster
Pesto
Risotto
Fish
Tuna
Pork
Salmon
pornstar martini
Tapas
Ribs
Beef
Toasts
moscow mule
Confit
Port Wine Nut Cheese Ball
Pasta
Octopus
Ice-Spice
Salad
Sit down
American
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Valet Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Mid-range
"Great place! Ambience is classy and vibrant. Waitress are very sweet and when they bring food on the table they provide details on our ordered meal...."
Priyanka lallu
"Pretty fancy place I went for valentines day. Was a great experience with some food I've never had. Personally everything was top notch and was a..."
Kyle Lowman
"This is one of those places that you go to because it is the best and you hear all about it.. We get there and it's really cool. The server is..."
Kevin Haggerty
"Very high class American restaurant! Things here are a little pricey but you will get a high quality meal. The chicken and Pappardelle were..."
Daniel A
"Dined here recently during our trip to Santa Barbara. Lark came very strongly recommended so we had sky high expectations. Lark has some pretty..."
Michael Weiss
"Good place for sharing food. The food itself is high quality and well cooked. Need to make reservation if you can. Black cod: 10/10. Tender and..."
John Z
"We came here for dinner and had a phenomenal culinary experience! We reserved a table outside on their spacious patio and once we sat down our sever..."
Matt Peppes
Jane
91/100 (1790 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Vegetarian Friendly
International
International
Vegan Options
American
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Fish & Chips
Pancakes
Pasta
Polenta
Salad
Salmon Salad
Crab
Cakes
Scallops
Lamb
Clams
Pesto
Duck
Oyster
Fish
Calamari
Sandwiches
Mussels
Burger
Calamares
Salmon
Fish & chips
Shrimp
Sit down
American
International
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Late Night
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"I love Jane - the staff is friendly and you can't go wrong at any of the seating options. This time we sat upstairs just before the outside balcony...."
Allison Cote
"We've made 165 trips in 8 years. This place has the best onion rings worldwide. Tempura style drizzled with balsamic. And the goat cheese pancakes..."
Ron D Sturgeon
"I absolutely love this place, great food and service. There has been a long streak of birthday dinners from here for me. My favorite dish is the..."
Adrian Armenta
"Loved everything about this restaurant. I can definitely see myself frequenting it, and recommending it to others. Loved the atmosphere, the varied..."
Susie Merry
"Service exceptional! Food even better. Had the filet which was cooked perfectly. Husband had the veal - best he ever..."
Mel Rosenbaum
"Awesome goat cheese pancakes with smoked salmon, sour cream and..."
William A Long III
"Great food! My 4th visit and always leave very happy with food and service. A friendly, professional..."
Jim Matlock
"Amazing food and service. Don't skip the red onion rings. With 5 diners all very happy with their meals says a..."
Lisa Pratt
"Party of 5 including foodies from SFO. We noticed that everyone cleaned their plate. Next time? Please, only 1 piece of coconut cake for..."
Frank Peters
"I've always had such amazing meals and experiences at Jane! All I can say is it's top notch! The scallop salad at lunch is the..."
Kristen Wood
"Fantastic food, service and atmosphere. Portion sizes are just right and we were not rushed at..."
Tony Roberts
"One of my favorite restaurants, the food is superb, the staff is friendly and cheerful every time I come in. I recommend it to all my..."
Gina Marie
"My sister, cousin and I stopped for dinner before the theater next door-Arlington. We didn't have a reservation and the were almost booked, but they..."
Susan Parker Reese
"I was there 4 years ago and fell in love with the chicken piccata... came back 1 week ago, took the chicken piccata again and wow!! Still amazing,..."
Pierre Albert
"Love this place! yummy food, great ambiance and good wine..."
Courtney Joy Nolasco
"My wife and I first dined at Jane back in Nov. 2021. We both loved the food and ambience so much that we ended up having our wedding reception there..."
James Chan
"Found this little gem, completely by luck. The restaurant does not disappoint! The ambiance inside looked great, though we chose to sit outside. Our..."
Hedieh YS
"My favorite upscale restaurant in Santa Barbara. Nice atmosphere and beautiful food - both in taste and presentation. The staff are really nice. We..."
Andreas “Aris” Aristidou
"This place is an absolute dream. I’ve never had anything I didn’t like, BUT you have to get the chicken piccata. I know it’s often left out of..."
Sarah
"Very cozy ambience, good, great steaks,excellent cakes baked by their pastry chef, great food, desserts, overall wonderful experience, worth stopping..."
Mae Reyes
"A Santa Barbara favorite! Family owned at both locations the food is absolutely wonderful. Mark and Margaret do a great job! The chicken piccata was..."
Jim Mannoia
"Not going to run this place down because they were very friendly and accommodating but just not a lot of boldness to the food here. If you like..."
Kevin Brewer
"Gorgeous restaurant. Delicious food , very friendly ..."
Ирина Крайниченко
Live Oak Cafe
90/100 (387 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
American
Cafe
Fusion
Bar
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Fusion
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Salad
Salmon
Toasts
Fish
Fried rice
Café
Fusion
American
Bar
Café
Reservations
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Seating
Television
Table Service
Accepts Mastercard
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Discover
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Free off-street parking
Free Wifi
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"We love this place, food is awesome for breakfast, lunch or dinner...it’s within walking distance for us too, which is a bonus! Very nice..."
Felisa Marie Strickland
"We actually walked almost four miles round trip to enjoy a delicious breakfast here at Live Oak Cafe. The aviary is alive with chirping birds as you..."
Kelley Clay Brymer
"We go every Saturday for breakfast and it never disappoints. We love this..."
Jayne Sigman
"Love the variety, and creativity. Especially the hours; open most of the day into dinner..."
Alice Frame
"Great menu and the service and food was fantastic.. Best..."
Chris Iler Weaner
"Had a fantastic breakfast and 2 evening meals here. All the family loved it, food was excellent and staff very helpful and friendly. Looking..."
Clare Harrison
"Very friendly service, and great food! I ate here the first time because it was close to my hotel, and I was so pleasantly surprised, I kept coming..."
Alisa Ghiora Duimovich
"Phenomenal!! We had the Bacon Fried Rice and the Chorizo Frittata. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. Can't wait to come back and..."
Giuseppe Bonfiglio
"So good and fresh! My new favorite spot in Santa..."
Zack Moran
"Excellent service, good food and welcoming environment! Had a nice breakfast and coffee here while needing to take a few work zoom meetings. There..."
Cyrus Gladstone
"Hidden gem of a place.. everything was fantastic. Service was top notch. I will be coming back to try something new on thier menu.. highly..."
Genevieve Martinez
"Fantastic place, especially for breakfast. Lovely staff and really terrific food. Their orange juice and espresso are especially great. The pancakes..."
Joe Brogan
"An unlikely but surprisingly well diner. We came in for a vacation and stayed at the best western next door. After two days of mediocre seafood on..."
B' D
"Delightful cozy spot, where you eat next to tweeting birds and lots of plants. I liked the chicken piccata and the hearty italian soup. The kids..."
J L
"Very clean, friendly staff. Drinks are good and so is the breakfast. I only had a morning mimosa without OJ, so just sparkling..."
Trinie
"This is a nice restaurant. I went here for dinner and was satisfied with my experience. I walked into this restaurant and saw that there’s an area..."
Emil
"Quiet little restaurant, adjacent to the Best Western Hotel, serving up scratch-made favorites with a creative twist in a cozy cottage-type space..."
Andrew
Figueroa Mountain Brewery
90/100 (1136 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Brew Pub
American
Bar
Pub
Brew Pub
Drinks
Pretzel
Sit down
Pub
Brew Pub
Bar
Street Parking
Live Music
Accepts Discover
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Free off-street parking
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Drinks
Cheap Eats
"Cute spot. The flights were really good. Pizza from next-door was bomb. The hand rails were really dirty though. Beer was good. Kid..."
Rachel Raab
"Great brewpub with a good selection of beers. Music is always on point and the staff is courteous and kind. Great outdoor areas are a plus. The stout..."
Avery Davidson
"Great beers on tap. Highly recommend award Winning flight. Courteous service. Tie up with lucky penny who can deliver pizza and food here. Overall..."
Amrit Soni
"Awesome vibey little spot in Santa Barbara, we had a great time visiting here. They have a great selection of beer and also hard Kombucha. We had a..."
Stephen Ettery
"A required stop when I'm in the area. They always have a great selection of beers on..."
Ron Pollard
"Great beer, very friendly staff, good vibes, and dog..."
Mona Moshtaghi
"Nice Brewery with some tasty beers. Quite busy when we visited, but the staff ensured there wasn't an empty glass in the building with quick friendly..."
Martin C
"Great venue, loads of their own beers on tap. Friendly, fun staff and a cool set up with an outdoor patio and sports on screens at the bar. Loads of..."
Rich Newnham