Taste the best of the Central Coast’s food and drinks in The American Riviera®. From the Santa Ynez Valley to downtown Santa Barbara you’ll find the freshest ingredients on your table and in your glass at restaurants in Santa Barbara. Locally sourced, farm-to-table meals, craft brews and criticallyacclaimed wines await your palate. When it comes to food and drink here, perhaps the hardest choice you’ll make is where to dine. Fresh-off-the-boat seafood, Santa Maria-style barbecue, authentic Mexican cuisine and other coastal-inspired creations all pair perfectly with local wines and beers.
If you’re looking for a new way to discover Santa Barbara, plan an unforgettable foodie feast through town and indulge in unique, creative, and delectable dishes. You’ll be hard-pressed to find chain restaurants in our neck of the woods!
For more of a hands-on experience, treat yourself to a fun and educational cooking class or book a food touror wine tour where you’ll go behind the scenes, meet the makers and find out why our restaurants and tasting rooms are so special. And keep Santa Barbara on your calendar during the month of October, as the abundance of harvest is celebrated with food- and libation-centric festivals.
Dig in and discover new places to dine and drink every time you come to Santa Barbara. Every meal is a reason to celebrate.
Sip back in time. 1926 is the lobby bar at Hotel Santa Barbara, offering morning coffee, pastries, and all-day service with beer, wine, craft cocktails, and small plates. Inspired by the city’s Roaring Twenties charm, 1926 blends timeless…
Apples to Zucchini Cooking School offers hands-on cooking classes for all ages and skill levels, featuring seasonal, local ingredients from the Central Coast. Join a public class to learn new techniques and connect with fellow food lovers, or book a…
Brass Bear Brewing is a family-owned, locally-rooted spot proud to call Santa Barbara home. We have two locations designed to fit whatever kind of gathering you’re dreaming up—our lively Funk Zone location in the heart downtown and our…
Immerse yourself in the heart of Santa Ynez's flourishing wine country with expertly curated tours, offering a chance to sample the region’s finest wines and learn about local vintages. Santa Ynez Wine Tour (Most Popular!)Experience…
Lulio, the newest culinary destination at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, offers a fresh take on Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, highlighting local produce and sustainable seafood. Named after the Latin and Greek words for “July,” Lulio…
Captain Jack’s offers custom wine tours, beer tours, historical and architectural tours, kayaking, hiking, horseback riding, sailing, and whale watching. The company prides itself in making sure each tour is suited to the individual needs and…
Loquita serves authentic Spanish food including hot and cold tapas, wood-fire grilled seafood and meats, and seasonal paella. The Mediterranean climate and terroir of Santa Barbara County mirror that of Spain, making the translation of locally…
