Restaurants near Los Banos Del Mar

16 restaurants available nearby

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1. Toma Restaurant & Bar

4.8

Exceptional(5511)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Santa Barbara

Booked 51 times today

Toma Restaurant and Bar a waterfront bistro, located along Santa Barbara's picturesque Cabrillo Blvd. Experience Santa Barbara waterfront's most romantic restaurant. Savor exquisite Italian and Mediterranean inspired dishes from Santa Barbara's seasonal bounty, supporting our local fisherman, farmers, foragers and food artisans. Pour over local and Italian wines along with a full bar of handcrafted cocktails and spirits. Enjoy warm and attentive service while dining window side with a view of the enchanting Santa Barbara harbor.

2. Anchor Rose

3.9

Excellent(90)

Price: Expensive

• American • Santa Barbara

Booked 7 times today

Life is better when you're on the water.Located directly overlooking the historic harbor with 360-degree views of the Pacific Ocean and downtown Santa Barbara, Anchor Rose is the perfect place to share a cocktail, enjoy a fresh seafood dinner, and people watch or catch one of the American Riviera’s signature sunsets. Come for the drinks. Stay for the tapas.Drawn from the seafaring roots that have shaped the Santa Barbara area for hundreds of years, our craft cocktails and scratch-made plates are inspired by the sea, the surf, and the laid-back atmosphere for which this area is famous. Flip-flops welcome.Anchor Rose is Santa Barbara’s best restaurant, with a view of the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Barbara Harbor. Whether you’re looking for the best fresh seafood or a restaurant with a view, Anchor Rose has quickly become the favorite Santa Barbara restaurant for locals and tourists alike.

3. OKU

4.8

Exceptional(1776)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Santa Barbara

Booked 65 times today

Tina Takaya, proprietor, welcomes you to our newest two story restaurant on the water. We feel the key to success is our passion for creating the highest quality food and warm friendly service. We hope you will enjoy your experience as much as we enjoyed creating it for you."We want Locals to feel like Family and Visitors to feel like Locals"Our menu draws from Asian favorites that inspire and excite such as Wagyu Steak, Japanese Sushi, Chinese Dumplings, Garlic Noodles and fresh local seafood.We are located in the heart of Santa Barbara’s Waterfront and Funk Zone Districts. Come enjoy lunch or dinner, soak in the sun by day at our waterfront rooftop bar while sipping on a refreshing cocktail surrounded by our beautiful ocean vista and by night, enjoy lounging by the fireplace after a delicious meal and a great glass of wine.Our chef uses the freshest ingredients from central coast farmers and local fisherman to create dishes with the best of what California has to offer.

4. Barbareño

4.8

Exceptional(1896)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Barbara

Booked 33 times today

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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5. The Black Sheep SB Brasserie

4.8

Exceptional(725)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Santa Barbara

Booked 20 times today

A locally owned and operated, modern-classic California-French Pub. We serve elevated, eclectic, locally sourced Cuisine paired with incredible wines and craft beer. We are NOW OPEN for SUNDAY BRUNCH 10am-1:30pm. Located in Old Town Santa Barbara on 18 East Cota Street, the building boasts a rich history of French restaurants and saloons dating back over a century. We are open for Dinner Wed-Sun from 5PM. We are known for our incredible family style tasting menu’s where multiple dishes are presented to your table for each course.

6. Bibi Ji

4.1

Excellent(326)

Price: Expensive

• Indian • Santa Barbara

Booked 19 times today

Modern Indian food featuring local produce and seafood paired with a robust low-intervention wine program curated by Alejandro Medina and James Beard Award winner Rajat Parr. Located directly across the street from the historic Granada Theatre in the heart of Santa Barbara's ARTS District. Join us in our lively, signature pastel pink dining room. Michelin Guide Central Coast Selection 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.

7. Gala

4.8

Exceptional(303)

Price: Expensive

• European • Santa Barbara

Booked 11 times today

Gala exudes a European meets Santa Barbara charm, where you feel like you’re transported to a beautiful bistro in the Mediterranean. Enjoy shared tapas, farmer's market favorites, pasta and risotto, fresh oysters and the best steak with bone marrow butter & chimichurri. Cozy up for our farm to table craft cocktails, a Pisco sour or martini and a full meal with friends. Curated wine list with local & Spanish wines. Right down the street from the Santa Barbara Courthouse enjoy an evening at Gala. 1 Block From State Street, Easy Parking, Public Lot Nearby, Free 75 Minute Parking, Walking Distance, El Pueblo Viejo Landmark District, Superior Court, Spanish Colonial Revival Courthouse, Santa Barbara Museum Of Art, Courthouse Gardens, Bell Tower, Farm to table, Farmer's market driven, Tapas, Seafood, Steak, Oysters, Happy Hour, Food, Cocktails, Wine, Restaurant, Vegetarian, Friendly, Dog Friendly, Outdoor Patio, Heaters, Warm, Inviting, Hospitable, Modern Design

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8. Holdren's Santa Barbara

4.5

Awesome(997)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Santa Barbara

Booked 31 times today

Holdren’s Steaks & Seafood, located on State Street, serves up a delicious and diverse menu of seafood and steaks, where the portions are always generous and the prices always reasonable. Our surf and turf menu, including our favorite bacon wrapped stuffed shrimp or our USDA prime steaks that are charbroiled over a mesquite grill, is complimented by an extensive wine list, a healthy assortment of premium spirits, and a selection of signature drinks. Daily meals can be enjoyed in our cozy, and dark saloon-inspired dining room, or on our outdoor patio. The indoor dining room is adorned with brown leather booths, dark wood paneling, and funky artwork lining the exposed brick walls. Holdren’s has been voted as the best steakhouse multiple times by the Santa Barbara Independent’s Reader’s Poll and by the Santa Barbara News Press’ Reader’s Choice Awards.

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9. Bluewater Grill - Santa Barbara

4.4

Awesome(662)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Santa Barbara

Booked 16 times today

The waterfront locals choice in Santa Barbara for premium quality, sustainably sourced seafood! Located at the gateway to Santa Barbara on the beach at State Street and Cabrillo Boulevard with a stunning patio and beach view. Adjacent to the "Funk Zone", Santa Barbara's premiere wine district, the wine list features an extensive selection of local wines in addition to a "no-corkage" policy on the first two bottles. Winner of numerous awards, including Best Seafood, this owner operated gem features lunch, dinner, Happy Hour, a "Kids Live Well" Kid menu, full bar, heated patio, and is pet friendly. Well known for classics like Clam Chowder and Fish & Chips, Oysters on the half shell and numerous varieties of fresh fish, lobster and crab, Bluewater also operates fishing vessel "Pilikia" which specializes in the freshest caught local fish in town! Come in, Get Hooked!

10. Blackbird

3.8

Excellent(171)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Barbara

Booked 10 times today

A mainstay of the Funk Zone, Blackbird offers a beverage-forward atmosphere featuring inventive cocktails by legendary mixologist Devon Espinosa alongside a thoughtfully curated menu that pays homage to the culinary bounty of the Central Coast. Enjoy an extensive list of local wine and craft beer that highlights the terroir of the region and pairs seamlessly with our iconoclastic take on local, sustainable cuisine. With its striking brass fixtures and black box-like aesthetic, Blackbird upends the conventional upscale dining experience in Santa Barbara and offers a subtle nod to Alfred Hitchcock’s haunting, yet timeless thrillers. Here guests are offered a pulse on contemporary Santa Barbara.

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Iwaso
California Central Coast •1 review
5.0
Dined today
The best restaurant I have ever been to. The sushi and sashimi were very good and the staff was very attentive! Great for important events and parties!
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OKUPrice: Expensive• Asian• Santa Barbara
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AshleyVIP
Atlanta Metro •67 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great dinner! Highly recommend! Food was delicious. Service was very friendly and welcoming. Restaurant was busy but not overcrowded or loud. Very pleasant atmosphere. Would dine often if I lived in Santa Barbara.
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Bouchon - Santa BarbaraPrice: Expensive• Californian• Santa Barbara
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Nancy
Washington, D.C. Area •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Our favorite restaurant in Santa Barbara. Cozy atmosphere and attention to detail make it a memorable night out. One of the owners is always buzzing around making sure everyone is enjoying themselves. Food is always great.
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Toma Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• Italian• Santa Barbara
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4.8
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Judy
Cincinnati / Dayton •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We had a great dinner at Barbareno. Fresh and creative ingredients, good wine, and great service in a cute cozy atmosphere! Both indoor and outdoor seating. Great for a date night or dinner with friends.
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BarbareñoPrice: Expensive• Californian• Santa Barbara
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steven
San Diego •5 reviews
4.0
Dined on 25 Dec 2024
Came on Xmas eve. Wasn’t to busy most probably most had family plans or travel. Billy our server did an excellent job making sure all was attended too and we were satisfied. Food was decent, mixed drink seemed ok, had better cocktails. Would come back during warmer weather.
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Anchor RosePrice: Expensive• American• Santa Barbara
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3.9

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16 restaurants available nearby

1. Toma Restaurant & Bar

2. Anchor Rose

3. OKU

4. Barbareño

5. The Black Sheep SB Brasserie

6. Bibi Ji

7. Gala

8. Holdren's Santa Barbara

9. Bluewater Grill - Santa Barbara

10. Blackbird

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