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Barbareño, Santa Barbara, CA
Award-winning

Barbareño

4.9
4.9
1923 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
At Barbareño we seek to help further shape and define Central Coast cuisine. We take our inspiration from traditions and specialties of our area, delicacies unique to our region, and the many outstanding purveyors with whom we are so fortunate to work. In all of our efforts, we hope to capture the essence of a particular place or local flavor, embracing the nuances that make our food and drink unique to our home.

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Additional information

  • Location
    205 W. Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Phone number
    (805) 963-9591
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Contemporary American, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–20:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We have a small lot in front of the restaurant, street parking, and the Paseo Nuevo parking structure located just a block away.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Julian Martinez

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Menu

Barbareño's menu was last updated 2025-02-18.

Snacks

  • Bread & SpreadUSD 8.00

    house sourdough, cultured butter, local olive oil, bacon-date jam

    • Eggamuffins*USD 15.00

      cornmeal blini, whipped seascape, coppa, cured egg yolk

      • Ranchero Scotch Eggs*USD 16.00

        quail eggs, chorizo, chipotle cream, cilantro

        • Pantry BoardUSD 25.00

          Chef's selection of cured meats and California cheeses, brioche crostini, smoked walnuts, honeycomb

          Plates

          • Grilled AvocadoUSD 16.00

            black garlic ponzu, yuzu mousse, half moon bay wasabi, avocado leaf salt

            • Golden Beet SaladUSD 19.00

              market greens, pistachio relish, urfa pepper vinaigrette, goat cheese snow

              • Market VegetablesUSD 15.00

                roasted cauliflower, poblano pepper, smoked chanterelles, crema

                • Sourdough Panzanella*USD 18.00

                  market tomato, kale, cucumber, fennel vinaigrette, toum, feta

                  • Hope Ranch Mussels*USD 24.00

                    smoked tomato broth, saffron aioli, 'nduja, chili, sourdough

                    • Ricotta Dumplings USD 24.00

                      strawberry masala, pine nuts, rosemary, nigella seed

                      • Acorn Pappardelle*USD 24.00

                        wolfe ranch mushrooms, wild herbs, mezzo secco, amaro

                        • EspecialUSD 25.00

                          lamb al pastor, fermented corn flatbread, shishitos, goat gouda, salsa verde

                          • Crispy Pork BellyUSD 26.00

                            celery root purée, apple, bbq beignet, young ginger, sage

                            • Uni Carbonara*USD 28.00

                              udon, sea urchin, smoked dulse, neonata, pecorino

                              • Barbareno Burger*USD 26.00

                                house bacon, smoked cheddar, avocado, pinquito miso aioli, pickles

                                Platters

                                • Market FishUSD 76.00

                                  sweet pea curry, ash-fired kuri squash, crispy shallot, sweet peppers

                                  • Pollo AsadoUSD 66.00

                                    whole jidori chicken, twenty-four blackbirds mole, delicata squash, grilled mushrooms

                                    • Santa Maria BBQUSD 75.00

                                      brandt tri-tip, pinquito beans, pico de gallo, garlic bread

                                      Last updated: 18 February 2025

                                      What 1,923 people are saying

                                      Barbareño reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                      Overall ratings and reviews

                                      Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                      4.9
                                      4.9 based on recent ratings
                                      • 4.8Food
                                      • 4.9Service
                                      • 4.8Ambience
                                      • 4.5Value

                                      Noise • Moderate

                                      Loved For

                                      • California Central Coast

                                        Innovative

                                      • California Central Coast

                                        Californian

                                      • Santa Barbara

                                        Best Overall

                                      • Santa Barbara

                                        Best Food

                                      • Santa Barbara

                                        Best Service

                                      • Santa Barbara

                                        Best Ambience

                                      • Santa Barbara

                                        Best Value

                                      • Santa Barbara

                                        Innovative

                                      • Santa Barbara

                                        Great for outdoor dining

                                      • Santa Barbara

                                        Romantic

                                      Review summary

                                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                      Barbareño offers an exceptional dining experience, highlighted by "excellent service" and "delicious, innovative food." The staff is "knowledgeable" and the atmosphere is "cozy and welcoming." The menu celebrates local flavors with standout dishes like the "Santa Maria tri-tip" and "black cod." A beloved destination for "special occasions" and everyday indulgence alike.

                                      1,923 Reviews

                                      1. Luckygirl

                                        Los Angeles4 reviews

                                        5.0

                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        Absolutely delicious muscles never had anything better. The scotch eggs were superb and our server was amazing.

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                                      2. Kristy VIP

                                        Central Coast31 reviews

                                        5.0

                                        Dined 5 days ago

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        Wonderful. Had the tri tip, bbq avocado, hamachi crudo, beet salad. All great and creatively prepared.

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                                      3. James

                                        Dallas6 reviews

                                        5.0

                                        Dined 6 days ago

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        The ambiance, food, and service were perfect. Truly one of the best places to eat in SB. We had the beet salad, grilled avocado, mixed veggies, and the Bbq. Truly delicious.

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                                      4. Nancy

                                        Central Coast12 reviews

                                        5.0

                                        Dined 6 days ago

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        Wonderful, wonderful flavors through multiple shared courses over three hours!

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                                      5. Cheryl VIP

                                        Denver27 reviews

                                        5.0

                                        Dined on 3 March 2025

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        Always spot on! The food is wonderful with seasonal changes. Their service was perfect! Can’t wait to go again!!

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                                      6. Marc

                                        Los Angeles16 reviews

                                        5.0

                                        Dined on 27 February 2025

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        Great food. Platters are large, feed 3, worth the cost. Very friendly, excellent service.

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                                      7. Beth VIP

                                        Greater Boston6 reviews

                                        5.0

                                        Dined on 26 February 2025

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        We LOVE Barbareno! The outdoor ambience is wonderful, and the food is always creative and delicious. Our server this time was spot on- attentive but not overbearing, with a nice spirit. Last year our server was a bit stiff, unwelcoming, and inattentive. It was nice to be welcomed back! Thanks so much! ~Beth

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                                      8. OpenTable Diner VIP

                                        Seattle3 reviews

                                        5.0

                                        Dined on 25 February 2025

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        Unbelievably spectacular evening. Food, service, ambience. Collin was the BEST.

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                                      9. Dani

                                        Los Angeles2 reviews

                                        5.0

                                        Dined on 22 February 2025

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        Every dish was a 10 out of 10. The service was gracious and warm and we felt very taken care of (Alvaro was amazing!). Each detail from the decor to plate settings was perfect. I can’t wait to go back and try everything else on the menu!!

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                                      10. Richard VIP

                                        Atlanta18 reviews

                                        5.0

                                        Dined on 22 February 2025

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        Just an incredible taste experience and our server was enthusiastically well informed and added very nicely to the overall experience. Highly recommend.

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                                      FAQs

                                      Barbareño offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 963-9591.

                                      Barbareño is rated 4.9 stars by 1923 OpenTable diners.

                                      Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                      2 people
                                      7:00 pm
                                      Booked 22 times today
                                      Google Map for Barbareño

                                      205 W. Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

                                      Dining areas

                                      Additional information

                                      • Award-winning
                                        1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
                                      • Phone number
                                        (805) 963-9591
                                      • Price
                                        $31 to $50
                                      • Cuisines
                                        Californian, Contemporary American, Farm-to-table
                                      • Hours of Operation
                                        Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–20:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:00
                                      • Dress code
                                        Smart Casual
                                      • Parking details
                                        We have a small lot in front of the restaurant, street parking, and the Paseo Nuevo parking structure located just a block away.
                                      • Payment Options
                                        AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                      • Executive Chef
                                        Julian Martinez

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