Restaurants with the Best Food in Santa Barbara, California

Guest praise · Santa Barbara, California

Explore restaurants with the best food in Santa Barbara, California, with flavour, balance, and care on the plate in mind. Before visiting, choose for the dishes you are excited to try rather than the most familiar restaurant name. For more ideas, compare Freshest Food in Santa Barbara or broaden the search through Best Food in California.

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Best Food · Santa Barbara, California

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#4

Barb's Pies

Santa Barbara, California

14.7
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#5

Luna's Cafe

Santa Barbara, California

65.2
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#6

East Beach Tacos

Santa Barbara, California

80.1
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#7

Mony's Mexican Food

Santa Barbara, California

70.2
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#8

Sushi by Scratch Restaurants: Montecito

Santa Barbara, California

76.1
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#9

Maiz Picante Taqueria

Santa Barbara, California

76.6
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#10

Rozzi Pizza

Santa Barbara, California

71.4
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#11

Los Agaves Restaurant

Santa Barbara, California

75.8
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#12

Poke House - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California

71.5
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#13

South Coast Deli-Carrillo

Santa Barbara, California

73.0
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#14

Yoichi's | Japanese Cuisine

Santa Barbara, California

82.7
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#15

Tacos Pipeye

Santa Barbara, California

67.9
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#16

Lilly's Taqueria

Santa Barbara, California

71.8
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#17

Jeannine's Restaurant & Bakery

Santa Barbara, California

78.8
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#18

Apna Indian Kitchen

Santa Barbara, California

81.7
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#19

Bistro Amasa

Santa Barbara, California

75.2
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#20

Chubbies Hamburgers

Santa Barbara, California

67.6
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#21

Nick The Greek

Santa Barbara, California

72.0
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#22

The Palace Grill

Santa Barbara, California

70.4
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#23

Los Agaves

Santa Barbara, California

70.3
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#24

Petit Valentien

Santa Barbara, California

70.2
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#25

Corazón Comedor

Santa Barbara, California

73.2
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