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A-ru Restaurant
225 McMurray Road
Buellton, California

”It's in a strip mall, the best sushi I've ever had in my life....” MORE>>
 
 
Bacara Resort's Bistro
8301 Hollister Avenue
Santa Barbara, California

”Hey, squirt, how about some mac and mascarpone? It's on the kids' menu at the Bacara Resort's Bistro, along with...” MORE>>
 
 
Ballard Inn
2436 Baseline Avenue
Ballard, California

”Chef Budi Kazali at the Ballard Inn in Ballard, California, tops tuna carpaccio with peppery wasabi sprouts....” MORE>>
 
 
Brothers Restaurant at Mattei's Tavern
2350 Railway Avenue
Los Olivos, California

”Brothers Restaurant at Mattei's Tavern Jeff and Matt Nichols opened Mattei's Tavern two years ago, and it's still the hottest restaurant...” MORE>>
 
 
Cava
1212 Coast Village Road
Santa Barbara, California

 
 
Deco
394 Main Street
Ventura, California

”At Deco, restaurateur Norbert Furnee has created his own cuisine, a marriage of French and SoCal styles that he calls...” MORE>>
 
 
Grappolo
3687 Sagunto Street
Santa Ynez, California

”This excellent Italian trattoria, sandwiched between a popular greasy spoon and a notorious country-and-western bar, has a wood-burning oven that...” MORE>>
 
 
The Hitching Post II
406 East Highway 246
Buellton, California

”Truckers, cowboys and Los Angeles socialites converge at this unpretentious roadside steak house. Santa Maria-style barbecue (assorted cuts of beef...” MORE>>
 
 
Hungry Cat
1134 Chapala Street
Santa Barbara, California

”20 terrific getaways—one “Save” and one “Splurge” idea for 10 U.S. cities...” MORE>>
 
 
L'Ombretta
1134 Chapala Street
Santa Barbara, California

”Nearby L'Ombretta, a recently opened Venetian wine bar, just might be the only place in town that doesn't feature local...” MORE>>
 
 
Mattei's Tavern
2350 Railway Ave.
Los Olivos, CA

”This longtime favorite features a great list of local wines....” MORE>>
 
 
Maverick Saloon
3687 Sagunto St.
Santa Ynez, CA

”What makes a perfect escape? Whether it's a hidden California wine valley, a white-sand beach in Mexico, or a not-to-be-...” MORE>>
 
 
Montecito Cafe
1295 Coast Village Rd.
Montecito, California

 
 
Patrick's Side Street Café
2375 Alamo Pintado Avenue
Los Olivos, California

”...Payne also recommends Patrick's Side Street Café, which is famous for its fresh trout....” MORE>>
 
 
Quantum Kitchen & Cocktails
201 W. Carrillo St.
Santa Barbara, CA

”Burgers, fish, sandwiches, fun cocktails, a short but nice local wine list and spiked milk shakes....” MORE>>
 
 
The Ranch House
S. Lomita Avenue
Ojai, California

”The spectacularly well-priced wine list and romantic garden were the draw at this classic spot, where my family celebrated my...” MORE>>
 
 
Santa Barbara Shellfish Company
230 Stearns Wharf
Santa Barbara, California

”I was already full when I got to the Santa Barbara Shellfish Company, an adorable restaurant favored by Julia Child...” MORE>>
 
 
Sevilla
428 Chapala Street
Santa Barbara, California

”The one place I didn't get to try was Sevilla, the just-opened restaurant from E. Michael Reidt (an F&W Best...” MORE>>