Best Date Night Restaurants in Carpinteria

8 restaurants available nearby

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1. Bluewater Grill - Santa Barbara

4.4

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Santa Barbara

Booked 23 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!

2. Blackbird

4.1

Excellent(164)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Barbara

Booked 9 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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3. Toma Restaurant & Bar

4.7

Exceptional(5470)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Santa Barbara

Booked 46 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.

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4. Ca Dario Montecito

4.7

Exceptional(871)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Montecito

Booked 27 times today

Ca' 'Dario's newest restaurant on Coast Village Road promises the same authentic and fresh Italian cuisine as our other locations, now easily accessible for residents of Montecito! Enjoy outdoor dining on our covered patio, or indoor in our elegant dining room.We feature an adjustable roof that keeps out the rain and allows in the sun.Dogs are welcome (we ask that you limit the number to one per guest)

5. LOCAL Montecito

4.7

Exceptional(261)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Montecito

Booked 13 times today

Incredible outdoor seating with two heated patios, firepit, couches, and a 360 degree bar. Featuring local ingredients and exceptional dishes from multiple cuisines paired with an extensive and rare wine collection, LOCAL has it all in the heart of Montecito.

6. Stella Mare's

4.8

Exceptional(2282)

Price: Expensive

• French • Santa Barbara

Booked 30 times today

French country bistro...Between Montecito and Santa Barbara, Stella Mare's Bistro is located in a historic Victorian home overlooking the Bird Refuge. French country cuisine rules the menu, with dishes like coq au vin, cassoulet, and moules frites. Sip seasonal cocktails amid cozy décor -- all the right ingredients for a great dining experience. Bon appétit!When requesting the greenhouse please note that is considered indoor dining.

7. Anchor Rose

3.8

Excellent(86)

Price: Expensive

• American • Santa Barbara

Booked 3 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.

8. Arnoldi's Cafe

4.6

Exceptional(755)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Santa Barbara

Booked 20 times today

Oldest Italian restaurant in Santa Barbara! We have two bocce courts on our patio with outdoor dining. Lots of pasta, appetizers, salads, chicken dishes and homemade desserts...Italian wine and local wine on our wine list...indoor or outdoor seating. We are a true local's secret and kid friendly. Open for dinner 7 days a week! We also host rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, and large birthday parties.

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Mvip
San Francisco Bay Area •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We had Nelson serving us. Everything was seamless. Food was well prepared and very tasty.
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Stella Mare'sPrice: Expensive• French• Santa Barbara
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4.8
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New Orleans / Louisiana •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Wonderful late evening dinner. We will be back! Everything was delicious!
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Bouchon - Santa BarbaraPrice: Expensive• Californian• Santa Barbara
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4.8
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Darcyvip
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •22 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
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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BarbareñoPrice: Expensive• Californian• Santa Barbara
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4.8
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Michael
California Central Coast •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Charming, smaller restaurant across the street from the beach. Excellent food. Good service. Highly recommended. Popular with the locals.
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Toma Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• Italian• Santa Barbara
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4.7
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Alfredo
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
food and service are always excellent, and the moment you walk you feel welcome!
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Ca Dario MontecitoPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Montecito
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4.7

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8 restaurants available nearby

1. Bluewater Grill - Santa Barbara

2. Blackbird

3. Toma Restaurant & Bar

4. Ca Dario Montecito

5. LOCAL Montecito

6. Stella Mare's

7. Anchor Rose

8. Arnoldi's Cafe

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