Top 5 Specialty Food in Santa Barbara County

714 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454, United States

“Great place. They served up some huge portions. The special that night was Tri Tip and linguica. It was delicious. The Chipotle BBQ sauce that it came with was super tasty. We dipped everything in the sauce. Fantail shrimp was hot and crispy. No room for dessert. We walked out of there stuffed. The staff was helpful and friendly”

436 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States

“Absolutely delicious ramen, not your average ramen shop. Very decent portions for the price without compromising the taste. Comes with Hi-Chew snacks afterwards. Service is centrally outside with nice heaters that keep the atmosphere warm and comfortable.”

1198 Coast Village Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108, United States

“Oliver’s has become our go to place every time we visit Montecito. We happened on this place during a visit to SB and fell in love right away. It’s just one of those places that sweeps you off your feet. Our server was best in class. He was passionate about his job and the food, offering us great recommendations which made our experience very special. And the food was just so wonderful. The dishes were so well done from the plating to the colors and the mix of textures; it was truly a great food experience. Whether you’re vegan or not, this place is a must visit!”

2939 Grand Ave, Los Olivos, CA 93441, United States

“Good wine, great atmosphere, and a friendly team. Big thanks to Alyssa for the awesome tasting experience. We really enjoyed the cab!”

3761 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, United States

“👏🙌👏 Team !! This was the first time we ordered catering and we were crazy about the butternut squash, salmon was excellent that I poached in rosé, and the mashed potatoes were nice and creamy!! You deserve recognition that was no small feat pulling off so many orders.”

1618 Copenhagen Dr, Solvang, CA 93463, United States

“The ice cream was just okay. I got recommendation about this place when visiting Solvang. Everyone said it’s the best ice cream in town, but the flavors were not up to par. We ordered a cup and one cone. They were nothing special. I had tasted better chocolate ice cream, so I don’t get the hype of this place. And, to top it off, the line was so long. It was a waste of time, but since it was a special occasion, I gave 3 stars.”

3607 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, United States

“Was only passing through Santa Barbara but I’m so glad I stopped at this place for brunch! Service was great, food was even better and we loved the outdoor seating. Would 100% eat here again!”

1201 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States

“First, the garlic noodles: These were the worst garlic noodles I’ve had and it was essentially elevated-looking ramen without the elevated taste and flavors of good ramen or garlic noodles. Not sure why they were ramen-ish soupey. The KFC and shrimp baos were good but at about $8ish each for a Bao are very over-priced. The japche was OK but also very ramen-style soupey that didn’t work too well, though the flavoring and fresh mushrooms were good. It’s a counter-service restaurant so you order and pay up front and is overall not worth the value, our bill without even any drinks was $75 for three and the portions were small and left much to be desired”

811 State St B, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States

“This has to be one of the best fast casual restaurants for pasta in California. I have never had a pasta dish here I didn’t like. I think the California pasta is the best elegantly light pastas with the white wine sauce. I also really love the zucchini noodle pastas here. Not sure how you got the right texture and perfect shape but don’t stop! Picture is the zucchini noodles with avocado sauce from the store menu.”

17596 Colima Rd, Rowland Heights, CA 91748, United States

“I came here on the recommendation of a friend and had a very delicious meal. Luckily, I was able to seated right away without having to wait(at 11:45am). A friendly server explained how to use the hotpot and once the hotpot and meat were set up, I brought vegetables, fish balls, noodles, etc. from the salad bar. You can put it in and eat it. There is curry in the salad bar, and I enjoyed it. The sauce called taberu rayu was especially delicious. It was really good to put a lot of sesame seeds and green onions on top of the sauce and eat it with meat and rice. I ate at lunchtime and tried 4 types of meat. Among them, the beef short plate was the most delicious. If you want to sit in an additional booth seat, it would be a good idea to make a reservation in advance and keep in mind that an 18% tip is automatically added.”

715 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States

“Half + Half (1st pic) was the better choice, Yuzu missed the Avo (2nd pic) and didn't have enough of the sauce compared to the fish/rice ratio. Fish was otherwise fresh. Buttered Noodles, just that, would probably taste better if fully cooked through. Order at the counter and food served rather quick, no checking in after delivering the food. $3 corkage charge but do have drink options available.”

230 E Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States

“What an incredible meal. Every dish that comes out is crafted with such attention to detail. Every single bite is full of so much flavor. The fresh sushi and sashimi was some of the best I’ve ever had. The chutoro was a slice of butter melting in your mouth…unbelievable! Beyond the food, you sit down in a very unassuming and cozy room. The team are so friendly and accommodating and you can feel the energy they exhume being a part of such a special experience. If you’ve never had a traditional Japanese kaiseki experience, this is as good as any other. Great way to open up your horizons to a new culture and new ways of preparing fine dishes. I highly recommend and I will absolutely be back. Incredible from start to finish.”

120 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States

“On a Saturday afternoon, it was pretty packed as they closed the patio and one section for private events, but we carved out a small space for ourselves in the front. The beers were excellent and grabbed a flight. They were super dog friendly as they had the brewery dog as well.”

1208 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States

“What I REALLY wish I had a picture of is the crispy rice salad.... But I always dive in immediately and forget a photo. It is honestly one of my most favorite dishes, anywhere. Super crunchy and flavorful and I crave it all the time. Order 2 for the table because you won't want to share. Fantastic cocktails and rotating seasonal specials. We keep coming back again and again. Highly recommend for both a quick lunch or romantic dinner date. This spot hits on so many levels.”

734 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States

“This place ROCKS! Great bites, awesome natural wines and great staff that takes care of you. The biggest treat is the Uni caught by the legendary @SeaStephanieFish - I think only on weekends so call ahead and check to make sure they will be serving. IG: You’re the UNI one for me!!! ⚛️🐙🐚🥘🧄🫓 📸 Uni Biryani 📸 Butter Chicken + Garlic Naan 📸 Mysore Bonda 📸 Crispy Cauliflower @BiBiJiSB Indian cuisine + rare natural wines “local delight” from @seastephaniefish 📍Santa Barbara, CA☀️”