Food Guide in Santa Barbara

Practical travel guide for Santa Barbara, United States

Food Guide in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara's food scene reflects its coastal, Spanish, and Californian influences. Try fresh local seafood (uni, spot prawns, halibut) at Stearns Wharf or harbor-front restaurants, California-Mexican fare for burritos and fish tacos, and wine-country farm-to-table dining in the Funk Zone. Santa Maria-style tri-tip barbecue is a regional specialty worth seeking out nearby. Local wine — especially Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Santa Rita Hills — pairs naturally with most menus in town.

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