Best Restaurants for Lunch in Santa Barbara, California

Guest praise · Santa Barbara, California

Explore best restaurants for lunch in Santa Barbara, California, with the meal between a busy morning and the rest of the day in mind. Before visiting, decide how much time you want at the table before choosing between a quick meeting and a longer lunch. For more ideas, compare Best for Business Dining in Santa Barbara or broaden the search through Best Lunch in California.

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Best Lunch · Santa Barbara, California

Top 3 · Best Lunch in Santa Barbara, California

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#4

The Blue Owl

Santa Barbara, California

66.0
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#5

South Coast Deli-Carrillo

Santa Barbara, California

73.0
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#6

Scarlett Begonia

Santa Barbara, California

69.3
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#7

Flavor of India | Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California

72.4
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#8

State & Fig

Santa Barbara, California

67.9
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#9

Rascal's

Santa Barbara, California

75.2
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#10

Jeannine's Restaurant & Bakery

Santa Barbara, California

78.8
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#11

IHOP

Santa Barbara, California

77.9
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#12

Cajun Kitchen

Santa Barbara, California

70.2
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#13

Garrett's Old Fashioned Restaurant

Santa Barbara, California

70.7
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#14

Mandarin Palace

Santa Barbara, California

64.2
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#15

Green Table

Santa Barbara, California

15.3
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#16

Natural Cafe

Santa Barbara, California

68.1
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#17

Chad’s Cafe

Santa Barbara, California

70.6
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#18

Mulligan's Cafe & Bar

Santa Barbara, California

64.5
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#19

Farmer Boy

Santa Barbara, California

72.5
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#20

Brasil Arts Café

Santa Barbara, California

15.1
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#21

Lilac Montecito

Santa Barbara, California

66.1
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#22

Etty's Jewish Deli & Bakery

Santa Barbara, California

74.1
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#23

Aura | Chinese Restaurant 瑞轩中餐厅

Santa Barbara, California

66.4
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#24

Happy Cat Eats

Santa Barbara, California

71.2
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#25

Luna's Cafe

Santa Barbara, California

65.2
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