Santa Barbara BBQ Restaurants

Discover Santa Barbara BBQ—smoky ribs, charred brisket, tangy sauces, and hearty sides at top pitmaster kitchens across the city.

Smoked Meats Mastery

Slow-smoked ribs, brisket, and pulled pork with rich smoke rings and spice blends.

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📍 Scratch-Made Barbecue Central in RiNo

Smōk Barbecue at The Source Hotel brings Chef Bill Espiricueta’s fine-dining rigor to down-home smokehouse classics—think tender brisket, fall-off-the-bone ribs, Nashville hot chicken sandwiches, and house-made sausages alongside Southern sides and house-pickled veggies. This counter-service spot pairs its “no reservations” vibe with a craft cocktail menu and casual patio seating, making it the go-to for amazing BBQ in RiNo.

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Tangy BBQ Sauces

Vinegary, sweet, and spicy sauces complement smoky meats and grilled favorites.

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Hearty BBQ Sides

Classic baked beans, creamy coleslaw, and crispy cornbread round out meals.

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West Beach

West Beach

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Santa Barbara

4.8
Wells-Elings Marsh Trail

Wells-Elings Marsh Trail

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Goleta

5
Waterline

Waterline

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$$

🍻 Brewpub

Santa Barbara

4.1
Wabi Sabi Santa Barbara

Wabi Sabi Santa Barbara

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$$

🍣 Sushi

Santa Barbara

3.5
Vino Divino

Vino Divino

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$$

Santa Barbara

4.9
Villa Wine Bar and Kitchen

Villa Wine Bar and Kitchen

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🍷 Wine Bar

Santa Barbara

4.7
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Shalhoob's Funk Zone Patio

Shalhoob's Funk Zone Patio

$$

🍗 BBQ

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara

4.5
Creative American eats from regional ingredients served outdoors with local beers & wines in a trendy casual atmosphere.
Jonesy's Fried Chicken

Jonesy's Fried Chicken

$$

🍗 BBQ

Goleta

Goleta

4.7
Casual spot serving Southern-style fried chicken and comfort sides with quick service in Goleta.
Wingstop

Wingstop

$$

🍗 BBQ

Goleta

Goleta

3.7
Casual counter-serve spot offering a variety of flavorful chicken wings and classic sides in Goleta.
KFC

KFC

$

🍗 BBQ

Goleta

Goleta

3.7
Classic fast-food chicken chain known for its fried chicken buckets, combo meals, and sides in a casual setting.
Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch

Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch

$$

🍗 BBQ

Goleta

Goleta

4.2
Local counter-serve BBQ chain with mesquite-grilled chicken and tri-tip burritos and plates, offering fast, casual dining in Goleta.
It's Just Wings

It's Just Wings

$$

🍗 BBQ

Goleta

Goleta

2.7
Casual chicken wings spot in Goleta offering quick bites, diverse sauces, and a solid beer selection for lunch and dinner cravings.
KFC

KFC

$$

🍗 BBQ

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara

3.3
Classic fast-food chicken joint offering buckets, sandwiches, and sides in a casual Santa Barbara setting.
Shalhoob's Magnolia

Shalhoob's Magnolia

$$

🍗 BBQ

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara

3.6
Casual spot with open-air seating known for tri-tip sandwiches, street corn, and solid beer selection in Santa Barbara.
Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch

Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch

$$

🍗 BBQ

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara

4.5
Local counter-serve BBQ chain known for mesquite-grilled chicken, tri-tip burritos & plates in a casual Santa Barbara setting.
Wingstop

Wingstop

$$

🍗 BBQ

Goleta

Goleta

3.8
Casual counter-serve spot specializing in chicken wings and sides with bold flavors and quick service in Goleta.
Shalhoob's Butcher Shop Only

Shalhoob's Butcher Shop Only

$$

🍗 BBQ

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara

4.7
Santa Barbara butcher shop known for quality tri-tip, sandwiches, jerky, and friendly service with a casual vibe and outdoor seating.

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