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Barbareño, Santa Barbara, CA
Award-winning

Barbareño

4.8
4.8
1874 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
At Barbareño we seek to help further shape and define Central Coast cuisine. We take our inspiration from traditions and specialties of our area, delicacies unique to our region, and the many outstanding purveyors with whom we are so fortunate to work. In all of our efforts, we hope to capture the essence of a particular place or local flavor, embracing the nuances that make our food and drink unique to our home.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Contemporary American, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
  • Phone number
    (805) 963-9591
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Julian Martinez
  • Catering
    Please contact us at info@barbareno.com for more information on our catering options.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer both the our patio area and inside dining room as private options.
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Area
    Santa Barbara
  • Cross Street
    De La Vina Street
  • Parking details
    We have a small lot in front of the restaurant, street parking, and the Paseo Nuevo parking structure located just a block away.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,874 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Best Service

  • California Central Coast

    Innovative

  • California Central Coast

    Californian

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Overall

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Food

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Service

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Ambience

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Value

  • Santa Barbara

    Innovative

  • Santa Barbara

    Healthy

  • Santa Barbara

    Great for fine wines

  • Santa Barbara

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Santa Barbara

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Barbareño dazzles with its "inventive and flavorful" dishes, celebrating local ingredients and Santa Barbara's rich food history. The "outstanding" service and cozy atmosphere make it perfect for special occasions or casual dining. Highlights include the "amazing" tomahawk steak, Santa Maria tri-tip, and creative desserts. A true gem in Santa Barbara's dining scene.

1,874 Reviews
  1. Darcy

    Palm Springs

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my absolute favorite placed in Santa Barbara! If you care about what ingredients you put into your body this is the place for you! Homemade breads, dressings, sauces. Locally sourced. All the dishes are truly unique and special. They change the menu so currently my favorites are the Hamburger, lamb dish, persimmon salad. I do miss their smashed crispy potatoes so I DO HOPE they bring those back!!

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  2. Dan

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unbelievably unique food with amazing taste and terrific service. Could not recommend more!!!

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  3. Kara

    Austin

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food! We loved the egg starter, pork belly, and wine!

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  4. Dre

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you want the perfect central California experience from food to ambiance, this is your place. They also went above and beyond when my friend left her purse and called me immediately to get it back to us.

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  5. Jennifer

    Seattle

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely evening enjoying shared dishes. Homemade sourdough was a great way to start. Persimmon salad, lamb, and ricotta was all delicious. Very good service team.

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  6. Steve

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first experience and honestly one of the best meals,wine and service we’ve ever had. Going back again with family and friends!

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  7. Cecily

    Central Coast

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Barbareño is always a favorite, but it had been a while since our last visit. Food was excellent, with the Pork Belly and Persimmon Salad stealing the show. All support staff were gracious and kind - and our server Mitchell was fabulous. Excited about the new menu format and eager to return for the rest of the dishes and platters!

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  8. Mary Kay

    Los Angeles

    50 reviews

    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, lovingly prepared with equally as stellar service!

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  9. Jim

    Central Coast

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, fantastic staff. Excellent............

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  10. Hope

    Salt Lake City

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love the food and the service at Barbarenño. We frequently introduce friends, from out of town and otherwise, to the restaurant and are consistently delighted with our experience. Thank you for bringing the charm, the fun, and the quality of the region to the table!

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FAQs

Barbareño offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 963-9591.

Barbareño is rated 4.8 stars by 1874 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Barbareño

205 W. Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross Street
    De La Vina Street
  • Area
    Santa Barbara
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Contemporary American, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We have a small lot in front of the restaurant, street parking, and the Paseo Nuevo parking structure located just a block away.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Julian Martinez
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (805) 963-9591
  • Catering
    Please contact us at info@barbareno.com for more information on our catering options.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer both the our patio area and inside dining room as private options.
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