ALCHEMY ARTS CAFE
CHUCK’S OF HAWAII 3888 State
St., Santa Barbara, 805-687-4417, chucksofhawaii.com; open daily for dinner. Since 1967, locals have loved this steak house for its distinguishing menu printed on the side of sherry bottles and salad bar.
EL ENCANTO 800 Alvarado Pl.,
prepared sandwiches and salads incorporating wholesome and seasonal ingredients. THE GARDEN MARKET
CIELITO RESTAURANT 1114 State
Santa Barbara, 805-845-5800, belmond.com/el-encanto-santabarbara; open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Sun. for brunch.
3811 Santa Claus Ln., Carpinteria, 805-7455505; open daily for breakfast and lunch. A stop
St., Santa Barbara, 805-965-4770, cielitorestaurant.com; open Tues.-Sun. for lunch and dinner. This high-end
The hotel’s lounge, wine room, bar, and terrace all boast romantic settings California-coastal cuisine and stunning views.
at this seaside boutique yields sandwiches, quiches, and salads in the lovely garden.
raw bar, taqueria, and tequila lounge offers gourmet Mexican-inspired dishes.
EL PASEO RESTAURANT 10 El
GIANNFRANCO’S TRATTORIA 666 Linden
CLEMENTINE’S STEAKHOUSE
4631 Carpinteria Ave., Carpinteria, 805-684-5119; open Wed.-Sun. for dinner. This steak house is old school, no nonsense, and always serves a big meal— make sure to save room for pie. COLD SPRING TAVERN 5995
Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967-0066, coldspringtavern.com; open Mon.-Fri. for lunch and dinner, Sat.-Sun. for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Tucked into the trees off the scenic Highway 154, this historic stagecoach stop is a rustic spot offering live music, authentic barbecue, and traditional Western fare. CORKTREE CELLARS WINE BAR & BISTRO 910 Linden Ave., Carpin-
teria, 805-684-1400, corktreecellars .com; open Tues.-Sun. for lunch and dinner. This comfy, cozy spot is known for its farmers market-inspired entrees, afternoon tapas, charcuterie and cheeses, and wine flights such as Drawing a Blanc? ($13.50) of Sauvignon Blancs. CRUSHCAKES & CAFE 1315
Anacapa St., Santa Barbara, 805963-9353, crushcakes.com; open daily for breakfast and lunch. Enjoy a cupcake and cup of Intelligentsia coffee, or grab an omelet, sandwich, or salad with friends.
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high-end Santa Barbara staple is known for its comfortably charming dining room and seasonal Cal-French cuisine.
Paseo, Santa Barbara, 805-9626050, elpaseosb.com; open daily for dinner, Sun. for brunch. Head to this Spanish-style courtyard for an agave martini, warm chips, and fresh guacamole. EMPTY BOWL GOURMET NOODLE BAR 38 West Victoria St., Santa
Barbara, 805-335-2426, empty-bowlnoodle.com; open daily for lunch and dinner. Located in the
Santa Barbara, 805962-3313, enterprise fishcosantabarbara .com; open daily for lunch and dinner. This lively, family-friendly restaurant—a local and tourist favorite since 1977—is known for its fresh seafood and unbeatable happy hour. EUREKA! 601 Paseo
Nuevo, Santa Barbara, 805-6183388, eurekarestaurant group.com; open daily for lunch and dinner.
cone full of cheese, salumi, or prosciutto to enjoy while walking around the Santa Barbara Public Market? Cold sandwiches and panini are also available to go. D’ANGELO’S BREAD & BAKERY
FINCH & FORK 31 W. Carrillo St., Santa Barbara, 805-879-9100, finchandforkrestaurant.com, open Mon.-Fri. for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Sat.-Sun. for brunch and dinner. This restaurant has fun with modern
25 W. Gutierrez St., Santa Barbara, 805-962-5466; open daily for breakfast and lunch. Hit this relaxing breakfast/
comfort food such as fish tacos ($4) and flatbreads (from $13) paired with carefully crafted cocktails and wine.
Barbara, 805-966-5006, downeyssb .com; open Tues.-Sun. for dinner. This
THE HARBOR RESTAURANT 210 Stearns Wharf,
ENTERPRISE FISH CO. 225 State St.,
Discover great burgers and craft beer in a contemporary/rustic setting.
DOWNEY’S 1305 State St., Santa
Tuscan grill specialties and Sicilian dishes are the draw.
heart of the Santa Barbara Public Market, this Thai spot offers madeto-order salads, noodle dishes, and more.
CULTURE COUNTER 38 West Victoria St., Santa Barbara, 805770-7778, culturecountersb.com; open daily. What is not to like about a
lunch spot for fresh pastries, poached eggs, and more.
Ave., Carpinteria, 805-6840720, giannfrancos.com; open Wed.-Mon. for lunch and dinner. Creative takes on
FINCH & FORK
EMPTY BOWL GOURMET NOODLE BAR
FLAGSTONE PANTRY 38 W. Victoria St., Santa Barbara, 805617-4568, flagstonepantry.com; open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This counter offers a selection of
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