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These are the top 10 spots we’d recommend to our best friend visiting Santa Barbara. No fluff, just greatness at different price points.

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These are the top 10 spots we’d recommend to our best friend visiting Santa Barbara. No fluff, just culinary greatness at different price points.

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Test Pilot

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4.4
Handcrafted exotic cocktails served in kitschy mugs with a breezy tiki vibe and cozy outdoor seating in Santa Barbara.
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Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. Santa Barbara

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4.5
Taproom with a fresh family-brewed lineup, lively live music, themed nights, and a spacious patio ideal for relaxing with friends.
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Café Lido

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🥐 Café & Bakery

3.7
Charming café with great coffee, cocktails, and live music by the pool. It offers quick service, a casual cozy vibe, and a scenic beachside setting.
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La Lieff Wines

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5
A lively, female-owned Santa Barbara wine bar featuring an impressive selection and inviting, friendly vibe perfect for relaxed tastings.
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Margerum Santa Barbara Tasting Room

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🍷 Wine Bar

4.7
Upscale Santa Barbara wine bar with cozy seating, unique wine flights, attentive service, and live music in a trendy, relaxed setting.
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Mulligan's Cafe & Bar

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🍳 Breakfast

4.4
A cozy bar & grill with a scenic golf course view, featuring a diverse drink menu, quick service, and inviting patio seating.
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La Pachanga

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4.6
Trendy Santa Barbara nightclub with fast service, great cocktails, beer, wine, and a lively dance scene for groups and celebrations.
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Aperitivo

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4.9
A cozy and trendy wine bar with an excellent Italian wine list, fresh pastas, and great cocktails, offering fast, friendly service in a casual, romantic setting.
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Elsies Tavern

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4.6
Cozy pub with a cash-only beer & wine bar, pool table, arcade games, and a laid-back vibe with outdoor patio seating.
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Chesterfield Cellars

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Chesterfield Cellars offers an intimate winery experience with onsite tastings highlighting their curated wine selection in Goleta.
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L'Antica Pizzeria

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🍕 Pizza

4.1
Authentic Italian pizzas with a cozy vibe, featuring wood-fired ovens, fast service, and a sunny outdoor patio in Santa Barbara Downtown.
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Roundin Third Sports Bar

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4.7
Lively local bar with a great drink selection, pool tables, and plenty of TVs for the game. Casual vibe with fast service and spacious seating.
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Lieu Dit Winery

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5
Charming Santa Barbara tasting room offering exquisite Cabernet Franc and pickled market salads in a beautiful, welcoming space.
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Frequency Wine Company

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4.8
Chill wine bar with a sunny outdoor patio offering a diverse wine selection and knowledgeable staff in a relaxed Santa Barbara setting.
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Break Time

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4.4
Dive bar with a lively local vibe, great bartenders, pool tables, and solid beer and cocktail selections in Goleta's casual setting.
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M Special Brewing Company - Downtown

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4.4
Brewery with a diverse tap list and Mexican street food taqueria, featuring friendly staff and a relaxed, gaming-friendly vibe.
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Topa Topa Brewing Co.

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4.7
Airy brewery with a lively mix of craft beers, live music, and a welcoming vibe, boasting a spacious patio and friendly service.
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SAMsARA Wine Co.

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4.9
Boutique winery with a welcoming tasting room focused on Santa Rita Hills wines, featuring knowledgeable staff and rich Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
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Orgullo Wine

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4.4
Charming tasting room with expertly blended local wines, friendly vibe, and a lively atmosphere perfect for casual sips in Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone.
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Corks n' Crowns Tasting Room and Wine Sales

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4.6
Craft beer and small-batch wine flights served in a casual, cozy space with patio seating and live music vibes.
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Au Bon Climat

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4.6
Elegant Santa Barbara winery with expert staff guiding tastings of complex Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays in a relaxed, inviting atmosphere.
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Mecca Sports Bar

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3.9
Casual sports bar with great cocktails and beer selection, offering fast service in a lively group-friendly setting.
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Silver Wines LLC

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4.8
Cozy winery offering exceptional Italian varietals and expert tastings with passionate hosts in Santa Barbara's intimate El Paseo district.
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The James Joyce

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4.2
An exposed-brick Irish bar with strong beer and cocktails, lively karaoke, live music, and bar games creating a casual, cozy vibe.
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The Society: State & Mason

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4.9
Santa Barbara wine bar with well-curated local flights, cozy patio, and attentive service for a relaxed afternoon or evening wine tasting.
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Valley to the Sea Winery

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4
Cozy winery with carefully crafted, delicious wines and friendly service in a sleek, minimalist space perfect for wine lovers downtown.
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Shaker Mill

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4.5
Trendy, cozy cocktail bar with casual vibe, known for great drinks and fast, attentive service in Santa Barbara.
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Press Room

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4.5
Modest English-style pub with lively sports on multiple TVs, great beer selection, cocktails, and a cozy vibe.
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Melville Winery Tasting Lounge

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4.6
Relaxed tasting lounge offering well-crafted wines, friendly knowledgeable staff, and a cozy atmosphere ideal for wine flights and casual visits.
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Santa Barbara Wine Collective

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4.4
Relaxed, industrial-chic wine bar with tasting flights, bar games, live music, and a cozy atmosphere to savor regional wines.
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Lama Dog Tap Room + Bottle Shop

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4.4
Hip Santa Barbara taproom with a rotating craft beer and wine selection, casual vibe, and inviting outdoor patio seating.
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Dargan's

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4.4
Traditional Irish dishes and drinks served in a cozy brick-walled pub with pool tables, darts, and live music in Santa Barbara.
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The Cliff Room

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4.5
Casual dive bar featuring great cocktails, pool tables, karaoke nights, and a laid-back vibe with quick service and outdoor seating.
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Third Window Brewing Santa Barbara

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🍻 Brewpub

4.7
Laid-back brewery with crafted beers and smash burgers in a courtyard setting. Chill vibe, self-seating, and a solid selection of local brews.
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M Special Brewing Company

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4.7
Spacious Goleta brewery with stellar beer selection, a long natural wood bar, lively patio, and regular live music events.
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Santo Mezcal

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🌮 Mexican

4.5
Hip, lively Mexican spot with a seafood-centric modern twist and an extensive tequila list in Santa Barbara.