Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Santa Barbara

11 restaurants available nearby

1. Finch & Fork

4.6

Exceptional(1755)

Price: Expensive

• American • Santa Barbara

Booked 16 times today

Here at Finch & Fork, we are inspired by the bounty of Santa Barbara's lush farms and rugged coastline. Our attitude is relentlessly local, influenced by the diverse culinary techniques of our neighbors, the subdued, natural colors of our fog-swept cliffs, and the glow of afternoon sunlight on our grapevines. Begin your day with a nourishing brunch or savor an evening of eclectic wines, ingredient-driven cooking, and good company. Finch & Fork is conveniently located on the corner of Carrillo and Chapala streets in the heart of Santa Barbara’s vibrant downtown. Complimentary valet parking for diners upon availability.

2. Barbareño

4.8

Exceptional(1874)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Barbara

Booked 19 times today

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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3. Bouchon - Santa Barbara

4.8

Exceptional(5415)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Barbara

Booked 23 times today

We are delighted to have added additional outdoor seating but Santa Barbara nights are chilly so bring a sweater or light jacket!Fresh, local ingredients, prepared with care. Excellent wines that reflect the quality and character of our region and work in concert with the cuisine. Warm, inviting ambiance, service at a relaxed, leisurely pace. Santa Barbara ‘Wine Country Cuisine’ means we source our ingredients using an ‘as-fresh-and-as-local-as-possible’ approach, with fish from the Santa Barbara Channel and produce from the surrounding countryside. We then take into account how these flavors can be presented in concert with our local wines. We believe you’ll taste the difference. Bon Appètit!

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4. Toma Restaurant & Bar

4.8

Exceptional(5474)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Santa Barbara

Booked 33 times today

Toma Restaurant and Bar a waterfront bistro, located along Santa Barbara's picturesque Cabrillo Blvd. Experience Santa Barbara waterfront's most romantic restaurant. Savor exquisite Italian and Mediterranean inspired dishes from Santa Barbara's seasonal bounty, supporting our local fisherman, farmers, foragers and food artisans. Pour over local and Italian wines along with a full bar of handcrafted cocktails and spirits. Enjoy warm and attentive service while dining window side with a view of the enchanting Santa Barbara harbor.

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5. Olio e Limone Ristorante

4.8

Exceptional(2535)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Santa Barbara

Booked 15 times today

Olio e Limone Ristorante, located in downtown Santa Barbara's ARTS District, serves artisanal Italian cuisine. Meaning “oil and lemon” in Italian, their restaurant’s name reflects husband-wife team Alberto and Elaine Morello’s philosophy: rely on the integrity of the ingredients and quality of the preparation to provide Santa Barbara diners “simply sophisticated” Italian cuisine served in an inviting atmosphere with European hospitality. Start with eggplant souffle, then tuck into a plate of house made duck ravioli or Sicilian spaghetti with bottarga. And be sure to take home a bottle of their own olio, an organic extra-virgin olive oil made from Sicilian olive varieties. Bonus: their contemporary Italian breakfast, lunch & retail spot Olio Bottega, and authentic pizzeria next door at Olio Pizzeria. Private dining in the Cucina Room for up to 40 guests.

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6. Stonehouse at San Ysidro Ranch

4.8

Exceptional(2594)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Santa Barbara

Booked 22 times today

The Stonehouse, located in a beautiful 19th-century citrus packing house, offers an unparalleled dining experience. Guests can unwind in a relaxing lounge with full bar service or enjoy the ambiance of the separate dining room, complete with a crackling fireplace and world-class views. Chef Matthew Johnson creates evocative regional cuisine, utilizing fresh herbs and vegetables from the Ranch’s organic chef’s garden. The Stonehouse boasts the only Grand Award-winning wine program in Central California, ensuring an unparalleled selection of wines to complement your meal. For a unique twist, visit the restaurant's speakeasy for before or after dinner drinks, where you can enjoy expertly crafted cocktails in an intimate, nostalgic setting.

7. Olio Pizzeria

4.5

Awesome(1480)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Santa Barbara

Booked 17 times today

Olio Pizzeria is an upscale-casual pizzeria with salumi bar/wine bar/full bar which was inspired by the myriad neighborhood pizzerie and enoteche found around the corner from just about every piazza in Italy. This idea began to take shape before Alberto and Elaine Morello even opened Olio e Limone Ristorante, their fine dining Italian restaurant next door. Wine bars serving boutique salumi and formaggi are ubiquitous in Italy, as is a regionalism which the Morellos are excited to share with you. Sicily is an emerging powerhouse, and touches of Sicilian food and wine delight their guests. You’ll also find exciting tastes from Campania and other emerging regions on their menus, wine and beer lists. Takeout available. Buon appetito!

8. Lucky's

4.8

Exceptional(2870)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Montecito

Booked 25 times today

LUCKY'S is widely known for its exclusive selection of USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, farmer's market vegetables, no-nonsense cocktails and world class wine cellar. For take-out, please call the restaurant.We do not accept bar table reservations online, please call the restaurant.For larger parties, please call or email the restaurant directly.

9. Lilac Montecito

4.7

Exceptional(139)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary European • Montecito

Booked 12 times today

A new gluten-free fine dining experience.Now open!

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10. Louie's California Bistro

3.9

Excellent(729)

Price: Expensive

• American • Santa Barbara

Booked 1 time today

Intimate and exclusive due to it's limited seating, Louie’s California Bistro has long been touted as one of Santa Barbara's favorite local secrets. Unconcerned with flashy food trends, the focus at Louie's has always been to take local ingredients and make them shine, often through classic style cooking and recipes. Add in Central Coast wines and a table on the historic wrap around veranda and you have the makings for a truly enjoyable dining experience. Louie's resides within a local landmark: The Upham Hotel. The Upham, built in 1871, is California's longest continuously operating hotel and is one of Santa Barbara's oldest buildings, having survived the earthquake of 1925.

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Irinavip
Washington, D.C. Area •18 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Loved the food a bit overpriced But delicious nicest prepared and great presentation Our waiter was a bit anxious for no apparent reason But he did his best w our requests .. so no complains I would recommend this place as we are passing through was all in all a good choice
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Finch & ForkPrice: Expensive• American• Santa Barbara
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4.6
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joseph
California Central Coast •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We were sat right away at a nice table! Food and service were both impeccable! Place is abit smaller than I thought and seating is close to each other! Overall great!
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Toma Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• Italian• Santa Barbara
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4.8
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Alex
California Central Coast •56 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent service from Tom, one of the waiters. Nice selection from a slightly small menu which means the chef can do an outstanding job on all those preparations. We like that approach rather than 2-3 pages with unlimited choices. The kitchen can never do all those well. Great European ambiance.
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Bouchon - Santa BarbaraPrice: Expensive• Californian• Santa Barbara
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4.8
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Darcyvip
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •22 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
One of my absolute favorite placed in Santa Barbara! If you care about what ingredients you put into your body this is the place for you! Homemade breads, dressings, sauces. Locally sourced. All the dishes are truly unique and special. They change the menu so currently my favorites are the Hamburger, lamb dish, persimmon salad. I do miss their smashed crispy potatoes so I DO HOPE they bring those back!!
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BarbareñoPrice: Expensive• Californian• Santa Barbara
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4.8
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tammy
Alabama •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 Nov 2024
Always excellent, authentic, fresh and seasonal every time!
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Olio e Limone RistorantePrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Santa Barbara
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4.8

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11 restaurants available nearby

1. Finch & Fork

2. Barbareño

3. Bouchon - Santa Barbara

4. Toma Restaurant & Bar

5. Olio e Limone Ristorante

6. Stonehouse at San Ysidro Ranch

7. Olio Pizzeria

8. Lucky's

9. Lilac Montecito

10. Louie's California Bistro

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