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Upscale Restaurants in Santa Barbara and the Central Coast
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71 Palm Restaurant
This elegant restaurant occupies a 1910 house, and it still has... Be the first to write a review |
$$-$$$ French |
Ventura
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Arigato Sushi
You might have to wait 45 minutes for a table at this trendy... Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.8/5 |
$-$$$ Japanese |
Santa Barbara
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Big Sur Roadhouse
In their colorful, casual bistro, Marcus and Heather Foster serve... Be the first to write a review |
$-$$$ Eclectic |
Big Sur
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Bistro Laurent
Owner-chef Laurent Grangien has created a handsome, welcoming... Be the first to write a review |
$$$-$$$$ French |
Paso Robles
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The Black Cat
Jazz wafts through the several small rooms of this intimate East... Write a review | Avg. member rating: 5.0/5 |
$$-$$$ American |
Cambria
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Bouchon
This upscale restaurant showcases fine local wines, produce... Write a review | Avg. member rating: 2.2/5 |
$$$-$$$$ American |
Santa Barbara
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Brothers Restaurant at Mattei's Tavern 
In the stagecoach days, Mattei's Tavern provided wayfarers with... | Reserve Online Be the first to write a review |
$$$-$$$$ American |
Los Olivos
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Buona Tavola
Homemade pasta with river shrimp in a creamy tomato sauce and... Be the first to write a review |
$$-$$$ Italian |
San Luis Obispo
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Giuseppe's Cucina Italiana
The classic flavors of southern Italy are highlighted at this... Be the first to write a review |
$$-$$$ Italian |
Pismo Beach
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The Hitching Post II
You'll find everything from grilled artichokes to ostrich at... | Reserve Online Be the first to write a review |
$$-$$$$ American |
Solvang
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Jonathan's at Peirano's
The main dining room here has a gazebo where you can eat surrounded... | Reserve Online Be the first to write a review |
$$-$$$ Mediterranean |
Ventura
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McPhee's Grill
The grain silos across the street and the floral oilcloths on... | Reserve Online Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.0/5 |
$$$-$$$$ American |
Paso Robles
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Nepenthe
It may be that no other restaurant between San Francisco and... Be the first to write a review |
$$-$$$$ American |
Big Sur
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Olde Port Inn
Locals swear by this old-fashioned fish house at the end of the... Write a review | Avg. member rating: 5.0/5 |
$$$-$$$$ Seafood |
Avila Beach
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Olio e Limone
Sophisticated Italian cuisine (with an emphasis on Sicily) is... Be the first to write a review |
$$-$$$ Italian |
Santa Barbara
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Palace Grill
Mardi Gras energy, team-style service, lively music, and great... Be the first to write a review |
$$-$$$ Southern |
Santa Barbara
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The Park Restaurant
This is one of the most sophisticated restaurants in the county... Be the first to write a review |
$$$-$$$$ American |
San Luis Obispo
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The Ranch House
This elegant yet laid-back eatery—said to be the best in... Write a review | Avg. member rating: 5.0/5 |
$$$ American |
Ojai
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Roy
Owner-chef Leroy Gandy serves a $25 fixed-price dinner—a... Be the first to write a review |
$-$$$ Eclectic |
Santa Barbara
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The Sea Chest
By far the best seafood place in town—readers give it a... Be the first to write a review |
$$-$$$ Seafood |
Cambria
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Suzanne's Cuisine
Peppered filet mignon, linguine with steamed clams, and grilled... Be the first to write a review |
$$-$$$ Continental |
Ojai
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Trattoria Grappolo
Authentic Italian fare, an open kitchen, and festive, family-style... | Reserve Online Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.5/5 |
$$-$$$ Italian |
Santa Ynez
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Villa Creek
With a firm nod to the Southwest, chef Tom Fundero conjures distinctly... | Reserve Online Be the first to write a review |
$$-$$$ Southwestern |
Paso Robles
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Windows on the Water
From giant picture windows at this second-floor spot, watch the... Write a review | Avg. member rating: 3.3/5 |
$$$-$$$$ Seafood |
Morro Bay
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Wine Cask
Seared peppercorn ahi tuna and grilled filet mignon are among... | Reserve Online Be the first to write a review |
$$$-$$$$ American |
Santa Barbara
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