Santa Barbara restuarant recs
 

We're doing a girls weekend in Santa Barbara starting this Thursday and none of us have ever been there. We'll be staying at the Hotel MarMont and will have a rental car but prefer not to travel out of town too far.

Appreciate any recommendations you have! Thanks

One of my favorites over the past few years is Cava in Montecito. They have valet parking, and you can window shop whle waiting for a table! The food and service are impeccable... try the ceviche (its my absolute favorite) and there si always a nice atmosphere. you can sit indoors or out and they have heaters. Everything is good... drinks, dessert, coffee... can't sayy enough good things about it!

It's right on the main drag in Montecito... 5 minutes max from your hotel. Have fun!

Cava is also open for lunch or dinner and I think they're prices are reasonable...

Agree Cava is a good spot. Also consider the Wine Cask, Palace Grill and Enterprise Fish Co.

Thank you both so much! Will definitely check these out!

Also, are there any wineries in the area or winery tours you could recommend?

I would eat at Bella Vista at the Four Seasons Biltmore, make sure you get an outdoor table which will give you a great ocean view.
http://www.fourseasons.com/santabarbara/dining.html

Stonehouse at the San Ysidro Ranch is another great outdoor spot. The food here is the best in the area.
http://www.sanysidroranch.com/dine1.cfm