Best Restaurants for Date Night in Santa Barbara, California

Guest praise · Santa Barbara, California

Explore best restaurants for date night in Santa Barbara, California, with an evening with room for just the two of you in mind. Before visiting, choose a room that suits your idea of a date and check reservation details before making the invitation. For more ideas, compare Best Atmosphere in Santa Barbara or broaden the search through Best for Romantic Dates in California.

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Best for Romantic Dates · Santa Barbara, California

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#4

Jane

Santa Barbara, California

76.1
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#5

Sushi by Scratch Restaurants: Montecito

Santa Barbara, California

76.1
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#6

Yoichi's | Japanese Cuisine

Santa Barbara, California

82.7
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#7

Intermezzo by Wine Cask

Santa Barbara, California

70.3
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#8

Stella Mare's

Santa Barbara, California

16.6
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#9

Barbareño

Santa Barbara, California

71.6
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#10

State & Fig

Santa Barbara, California

67.9
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#11

Arnoldi's Cafe

Santa Barbara, California

73.9
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#12

Lucky's - Montecito

Santa Barbara, California

70.1
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#13

Toma Restaurant & Bar

Santa Barbara, California

76.7
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#14

Opal restaurant and bar

Santa Barbara, California

72.3
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#15

Rare Society

Santa Barbara, California

70.6
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#16

Bistro Amasa

Santa Barbara, California

75.2
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#17

The Palace Grill

Santa Barbara, California

70.4
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#18

Holdren's Steaks & Seafood

Santa Barbara, California

77.2
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#19

Lilac Montecito

Santa Barbara, California

66.1
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#20

Olio e Limone Ristorante

Santa Barbara, California

69.0
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#21

Semi Private Chef

Santa Barbara, California

56.4
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#22

Azul Cocina Artesanal & Cantina

Santa Barbara, California

72.4
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#23

The Dining Room at El Encanto

Santa Barbara, California

60.7
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#24

Loquita Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California

80.7
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#25

Oku

Santa Barbara, California

77.3
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