Our Favorite Local Restaurants
California's reputation as a culinary center is well-deserved: its production of and access to fresh, quality ingredients allows for flavorful dishes that shine with chefs' creativity.
Boathouse at Hendry's Beach
This upscale seafood and brunch spot offers a beach location, outdoor seating and panoramic views.
Lucky Penny Pizza
The menu here is simple but good: Wood-fired pizza and craft coffee, beer and wine.
Lama Dog
This tap room offers a changing selection of craft brews and wines in an urban setting.
The Lark
Set within the historic Santa Barbara Fish Market building, this restaurant offers a menu of shareable plates created with locally sourced, responsibly grown and seasonal ingredients. Craft cocktails feature seasonal fruits and vegetables.
Loquita
This dinner-only restaurant celebrates the Spanish dining experience with hot and cold tapas, wood-fired seafood, grilled meats, paella, Spanish wines, vermouth and sangria.
The Nook
This hotspot offers contemporary American cuisine in a unique space: a repurposed shipping container.
Seven Bar & Kitchen
Local cuisine and live music (weekend nights only) are staples at this urban hangout.
Los Agaves
Traditional Mexican food offered in a bright, welcoming space with tile-topped tables and vibrant artwork.
Jane at the Marketplace
This family-owned and operated restaurant offers homemade dishes including pizzas, sandwiches, grilled meats and desserts.