• Wine Cask - Santa Barbara
      • 1. Wine Cask

      • Take a 20-year-old wine shop, a large 1920s landmark dining room with a big stone fireplace, an outdoor dining patio, and outstanding Italian fare,...

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        • Cuisines:
        • Italian
        • Californian
    • Hungry Cat - Santa Barbara
      • 2. Hungry Cat

      • The daily catch is taken to a whole new level at this sleek and intimate downtown restaurant-a sister location to the legendary Hungry Cat in Los... read more
        • Cuisines:
        • Seafood
    • milk & honey - Santa Barbara
      • 3. milk & honey

      • Bold local art adorns the walls of Milk & Honey, a hip meets edgy (at least for Santa Barbara) tapas bar located downtown. Cool libations-from... read more
        • Cuisines:
        • Tapas / Small Plates
    • Arnoldis Cafe - Santa Barbara
      • 4. Arnoldis Cafe

      • Founded in 1937, Arnoldi's Cafe has been in favorite in town for more than 70 years. Classic Italian dishes are prepare to a tee-the lasagna is... read more
        • Cuisines:
        • Italian
    • Cold Spring Tavern - Santa Barbara
      • 5. Cold Spring Tavern

      • Built in the 1860s, Cold Spring Tavern was once a way station for stagecoach passengers traveling over the San Marcos Pass-at the time, known for... read more
        • Cuisines:
        • American
    • Sojourner Cafe - Santa Barbara
      • 6. Sojourner Cafe


      • Located downtown, this Santa Barbara staple hasn't changed since it opened in 1978. The Sojourner Cafe's ambiance is not what you'd call sleek,... read more
        • Cuisines:
        • American
    • Palazzio - Santa Barbara
      • 7. Palazzio

      • I should tell you up front: This family-style restaurant is not a good place for a first date. The fresh garlic bread, which is this State Street...

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        • Cuisines:
        • Italian
    • Brewhouse - Santa Barbara
      • 8. Brewhouse

      • The Brewhouse is known for its greasy comfort food, live music, and of course frosty home brews, fermented to perfection on site in seven-gallon... read more
        • Cuisines:
        • Pub food
    • La Super-Rica Taqueria - Santa Barbara
      • 9. La Super-Rica Taqueria

      • Looking at this humble street-corner shack, you'd never guess it was blessed with an endorsement by the late Julia Child. The tacos here are authentic...

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        • Cuisines:
        • Mexican
    • Brophy Bros. Restaurant & Clam Bar - Santa Barbara
      • 10. Brophy Bros. Restaurant & Clam Bar

      • Brophy Bros. is known for its delicious seafood preparations. The daily changing "Fresh Fish" menu is available in the restaurant area and a special... read more
        • Cuisines:
        • Seafood
  • The Best of NileGuide
  • With century-old cattle ranches, and family farms and vineyards surrounding Santa Barbara, the city's cuisine thrives on local meat, seasonal veggies, and organic vintages. Spicy Latin fare and the daily catch are favored on local menus, and chefs delight in whipping up harvest meals with farmers market finds. But remember, while five-star culinary creations are served at a variety of posh spots downtown, off the beaten track eateries dish up pub grub, gourmet pizza, ethnic eats, and other affordable favorites.

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