Award-winning

Barbareño

4.9

1921 Reviews

$31 to $50

Californian

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 27 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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Contemporary American, Farm-to-table
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–20:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:00
Phone number
(805) 963-9591
Website
https://bit.ly/2NT5GLK
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.

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

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Popular dishes

Bread & SpreadUS$8.00
house sourdough, cultured butter, local olive oil, bacon-date jam
Eggamuffins*US$15.00
cornmeal blini, whipped seascape, coppa, cured egg yolk
Ranchero Scotch Eggs*US$16.00
quail eggs, chorizo, chipotle cream, cilantro
Pantry BoardUS$25.00
Chef's selection of cured meats and California cheeses, brioche crostini, smoked walnuts, honeycomb

Plates

Grilled AvocadoUS$16.00
black garlic ponzu, yuzu mousse, half moon bay wasabi, avocado leaf salt
Golden Beet SaladUS$19.00
market greens, pistachio relish, urfa pepper vinaigrette, goat cheese snow
Market VegetablesUS$15.00
roasted cauliflower, poblano pepper, smoked chanterelles, crema
Sourdough Panzanella*US$18.00
market tomato, kale, cucumber, fennel vinaigrette, toum, feta
Hope Ranch Mussels*US$24.00
smoked tomato broth, saffron aioli, 'nduja, chili, sourdough
Ricotta Dumplings US$24.00
strawberry masala, pine nuts, rosemary, nigella seed
Acorn Pappardelle*US$24.00
wolfe ranch mushrooms, wild herbs, mezzo secco, amaro
EspecialUS$25.00
lamb al pastor, fermented corn flatbread, shishitos, goat gouda, salsa verde
Crispy Pork BellyUS$26.00
celery root purée, apple, bbq beignet, young ginger, sage
Uni Carbonara*US$28.00
udon, sea urchin, smoked dulse, neonata, pecorino
Barbareno Burger*US$26.00
house bacon, smoked cheddar, avocado, pinquito miso aioli, pickles

Platters

Market FishUS$76.00
sweet pea curry, ash-fired kuri squash, crispy shallot, sweet peppers
Pollo AsadoUS$66.00
whole jidori chicken, twenty-four blackbirds mole, delicata squash, grilled mushrooms
Santa Maria BBQUS$75.00
brandt tri-tip, pinquito beans, pico de gallo, garlic bread

What 1,921 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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
Great for outdoor dining
Santa Barbara
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Barbareño offers an exceptional dining experience, highlighted by "excellent service" and "delicious, innovative food." The staff is "knowledgeable" and the atmosphere is "cozy and welcoming." The menu celebrates local flavors with standout dishes like the "Santa Maria tri-tip" and "black cod." A beloved destination for "special occasions" and everyday indulgence alike.

1,921 Reviews

J
James
Dallas6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ambiance, food, and service were perfect. Truly one of the best places to eat in SB. We had the beet salad, grilled avocado, mixed veggies, and the Bbq. Truly delicious.
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Nancy
Central Coast12 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful, wonderful flavors through multiple shared courses over three hours!
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Cheryl VIP
Denver27 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always spot on! The food is wonderful with seasonal changes. Their service was perfect! Can’t wait to go again!!
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Marc
Los Angeles16 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Platters are large, feed 3, worth the cost. Very friendly, excellent service.
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Beth VIP
Greater Boston6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We LOVE Barbareno! The outdoor ambience is wonderful, and the food is always creative and delicious. Our server this time was spot on- attentive but not overbearing, with a nice spirit. Last year our server was a bit stiff, unwelcoming, and inattentive. It was nice to be welcomed back! Thanks so much! ~Beth
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Seattle3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unbelievably spectacular evening. Food, service, ambience. Collin was the BEST.
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Dani
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every dish was a 10 out of 10. The service was gracious and warm and we felt very taken care of (Alvaro was amazing!). Each detail from the decor to plate settings was perfect. I can’t wait to go back and try everything else on the menu!!
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Richard VIP
Atlanta18 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Just an incredible taste experience and our server was enthusiastically well informed and added very nicely to the overall experience. Highly recommend.
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Ellen VIP
Central Coast53 reviews
4.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The menu is very limited. Not like it used to be.
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Steven
Central Coast2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The meal was wonderful -- beet salad, ricotta balls, BBQ platter. Perfectly prepared, hot and delicious. The wine recommendations were top notch. The service was quick, friendly, helpful and non-intrusive. The table lighting is a bit low, so iPhones were employed to read the menu -- no surprise there. Overall, we were delighted with the restaurant.
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FAQs

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

Barbareño is rated 4.9 stars by 1921 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 27 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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 17:00–20:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:00
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

Website
https://bit.ly/2NT5GLK
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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Barbareño

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

68 Monterey Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Santa Maria BBQ

Baked California

Grilled Avocado

Snacks

Bread & SpreadUS$8.00

Eggamuffins*US$15.00

Ranchero Scotch Eggs*US$16.00

Pantry BoardUS$25.00

Plates

Grilled AvocadoUS$16.00

Golden Beet SaladUS$19.00

Market VegetablesUS$15.00

Sourdough Panzanella*US$18.00

Hope Ranch Mussels*US$24.00

Ricotta Dumplings US$24.00

Acorn Pappardelle*US$24.00

EspecialUS$25.00

Crispy Pork BellyUS$26.00

Uni Carbonara*US$28.00

Barbareno Burger*US$26.00

Platters

Market FishUS$76.00

Pollo AsadoUS$66.00

Santa Maria BBQUS$75.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Barbareño offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Barbareño restaurant rated?

Is Barbareño currently accepting bookings?

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Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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