Best Restaurants for Casual Hangouts in Santa Barbara, California

Guest praise · Santa Barbara, California

Explore best restaurants for casual hangouts in Santa Barbara, California, with easy company without a formal occasion in mind. Before visiting, find a restaurant that fits the way you want to spend time together rather than inventing a special reason to meet. For more ideas, compare Coziest Atmosphere in Santa Barbara or broaden the search through Best for Casual Dining in California.

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Best for Casual Dining · Santa Barbara, California

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#4

Santa Barbara Pizza House

Santa Barbara, California

62.4
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#5

Brophy Bros. Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California

81.4
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#6

The Shop Brunch

Santa Barbara, California

71.1
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#7

Azul Cocina Artesanal & Cantina

Santa Barbara, California

72.4
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#8

Oku

Santa Barbara, California

77.3
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#9

Blaze Pizza

Santa Barbara, California

17.2
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#10

Ca’Dario Pizzeria Veloce

Santa Barbara, California

63.8
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#11

Gino's Sicilian Express

Santa Barbara, California

77.4
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#12

Jeannine's Restaurant & Bakery

Santa Barbara, California

78.8
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#13

Saint Bibiana

Santa Barbara, California

70.3
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#14

Happy Cat Eats

Santa Barbara, California

71.2
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#15

Bettina

Santa Barbara, California

73.3
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#16

Petit Valentien

Santa Barbara, California

70.2
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#17

Masala Spice - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California

68.7
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#18

Rusty's Pizza Parlor

Santa Barbara, California

69.6
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#19

State & Fig

Santa Barbara, California

67.9
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#20

The Blue Owl

Santa Barbara, California

66.0
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#21

The Daisy

Santa Barbara, California

72.7
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#22

Rascal's

Santa Barbara, California

75.2
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#23

Cali-Forno Pizzeria

Santa Barbara, California

71.9
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#24

Mulligan's Cafe & Bar

Santa Barbara, California

64.5
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#25

Le Cafe Stella

Santa Barbara, California

14.8
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