Must-see restaurants in Santa Barbara County

  • Rabalais' Bistro

    Santa Barbara County

    A bakery, bistro and coffee shop in one, with a menu that gives a nod to Southern cuisine – not Southern California, but Southern as in New Orleans. Po'…

  • Ellen’s Danish Pancake House

    Santa Ynez Valley

    West of Hwy 101, just off Hwy 246, this old-fashioned, always-busy diner is where locals congregate for friendly service and the Wine Country’s best…

  • Lazy Acres

    Santa Barbara

    High-quality supermarket standards, plus a salad and soup bar. It's a short drive southwest of town, follow W Carrillo St which turns into Meigs Rd.

  • New Frontiers Natural Marketplace

    Santa Ynez Valley

    To keep things healthy, organic and local, pick up a tasty variety of deli sandwiches, salads and takeout dishes for picnicking.

  • Mortensen’s Danish Bakery

    Santa Ynez Valley

    Share (they're big) a Danish butter ring or keep a fruit-filled pastry or apple strudel all to yourself. It makes for a great breakfast or afternoon treat…