Santa Barbara

Best Restaurants in Santa Barbara

Eleven spots worth eating at in Santa Barbara. One Michelin One Star, ten Damn Good.

Santa Barbara
August 10, 2026
Caruso's tops the list at Delicious as F*ck, a Michelin One Star running the Italian room at $$$$. Behind it, ten Damn Good spots with real Michelin backing — eight Selected, two Bib Gourmand, spanning seafood, Mexican, sushi, and more. This is a neighborhood with one headliner and a deep bench underneath it.