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20 restaurants in Santa Barbara recognised by Forbes Travel Guide, Michelin and Wine Spectator. The ones most guides agree on come first.
3 guides · 1773 South Jameson Lane, Montecito, California 93108
Caruso's, an oceanfront Italian kitchen at Rosewood Miramar Beach in Montecito, holds a 2026 Michelin One Star. Local produce, an eight-course tasting menu and a plant-based menu.
3 guides · 900 San Ysidro Ln., Santa Barbara, CA, 93108, USA
Stonehouse Restaurant in Santa Barbara serves Californian and American cooking at San Ysidro Ranch, with Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026) recognition.
1 guide · 1759 S. Jameson Ln., Montecito, CA, 93108, USA
Chef Scott Yonamine brings two decades of Edomae tradition to Montecito. Michelin-recommended omakase and à la carte dining at Rosewood Miramar Beach.
1 guide · 205 W. Canon Perdido St., Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, USA
Barbareño brings the flavors of California’s Central Coast to downtown Santa Barbara, earning a Michelin recommendation for its refined yet casual dining.
1 guide · 1014 Coast Village Rd., Santa Barbara, CA, 93108, USA
In Santa Barbara’s Montecito, Bettina serves naturally leavened wood-fired pizzas and seasonal Italian dishes, earning a Michelin Bib Gourmand since 2021.
1 guide · 1213 State St., Ste. B, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, USA
At Bibi Ji in Santa Barbara, chef Alejandro Medina and sommelier Rajat Parr pair local seafood and produce with traditional Indian curries and rare natural wines.
1 guide · 36 State St., Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, USA
At Blackbird in Santa Barbara, coastal, seasonal cuisine meets moody elegance. Michelin Recommended for its precise, market-driven menu. Dine on oysters, wagyu, and local seafood in an intimate setting.
1 guide · 9 W. Victoria St., Santa Barbara, California
Since 1998, Bouchon Santa Barbara has paired French-inspired Californian cuisine with one of the most focused Santa Barbara wine lists in the region.
1 guide · 38 W. Victoria St., #122, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, USA
Corazon Cocina in Santa Barbara earns a Michelin Bib Gourmand for its flavorful Mexican and seafood dishes, served in a welcoming setting.
1 guide · 202 State St., Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, USA
Loquita brings authentic Spanish cuisine to Santa Barbara with wood-fired seafood, seasonal paella, and a Michelin Bib Gourmand. Chef Cristian Granada leads the kitchen.
1 guide · 600 N. Milpas St., Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, USA
Discover Los Agaves in Santa Barbara, a Michelin Recommended spot for authentic Mexican cuisine with bold flavors and handmade dishes. Family-owned since 2008.
1 guide · 11 W. Victoria St., Santa Barbara, California
Chef Alberto Morello's Italian and Sicilian cooking earns Wine Spectator recognition in downtown Santa Barbara's historic arts district.
Casual yet carefully crafted Italian pizza and wine bar in Santa Barbara, recognized by Wine Spectator for an exceptional bottle list.
1 guide · 1325 State St., Santa Barbara, California
A Santa Barbara local's favorite on State St., Opal blends Californian cuisine with global influences and a Wine Spectator award-winning wine list.
1 guide · 1208 State St., Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, USA
Sama Sama Kitchen on State Street in Santa Barbara serves Asian fare with a Michelin Bib Gourmand nod. Outdoor seating available.
1 guide · 224 Helena Ave., Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, USA
Chef Lennon Silvers Lee guides guests through a distinctive Japanese omakase in Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone. Michelin-starred, intimate, and ingredient-driven.
1 guide · 1295 Coast Village Rd., Santa Barbara, CA, 93108, USA
An intimate 10-seat omakase bar in Santa Barbara, where chefs Phillip Frankland Lee and Margarita Kallas-Lee serve inventive nigiri with house-fermented soy sauce.
1 guide · 131 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, USA
The Lark in Santa Barbara offers a shared dining experience with seasonal, artisanal Californian cuisine from the Central Coast. Michelin Recommended.
1 guide · 1151 Coast Village Road, Montecito, California
Honest, high-quality Italian cooking on Coast Village Road in Montecito. Wine Spectator-recognized, open for breakfast through dinner.
1 guide · 230 E. Victoria St., Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, USA
Traditional Japanese multi-course kaiseki experience in Santa Barbara. Nine or eight courses, reservations required. Michelin Recommended.
