Award-winning

Barbareño

4.9

1910 Reviews

$31 to $50

Californian

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining

At Barbareño we seek to help further shape and define Central Coast cuisine. We take our inspiration from traditions and specialties of our area, delicacies unique to our region, and the many outstanding purveyors with whom we are so fortunate to work. In all of our efforts, we hope to capture the essence of a particular place or local flavor, embracing the nuances that make our food and drink unique to our home.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Contemporary American, Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(805) 963-9591
Website
https://bit.ly/2NT5GLK
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Julian Martinez
Catering
Please contact us at info@barbareno.com for more information on our catering options.
Private party facilities
We offer both the our patio area and inside dining room as private options.

Location
205 W. Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighborhood
Santa Barbara
Cross street
De La Vina Street
Parking details
We have a small lot in front of the restaurant, street parking, and the Paseo Nuevo parking structure located just a block away.
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Bread & Spread$8.00
house sourdough, cultured butter, local olive oil, bacon-date jam
Eggamuffins*$15.00
cornmeal blini, whipped seascape, coppa, cured egg yolk
Ranchero Scotch Eggs*$16.00
quail eggs, chorizo, chipotle cream, cilantro
Pantry Board$25.00
Chef's selection of cured meats and California cheeses, brioche crostini, smoked walnuts, honeycomb

Plates

Grilled Avocado$16.00
black garlic ponzu, yuzu mousse, half moon bay wasabi, avocado leaf salt
Golden Beet Salad$19.00
market greens, pistachio relish, urfa pepper vinaigrette, goat cheese snow
Market Vegetables$15.00
roasted cauliflower, poblano pepper, smoked chanterelles, crema
Sourdough Panzanella*$18.00
market tomato, kale, cucumber, fennel vinaigrette, toum, feta
Hope Ranch Mussels*$24.00
smoked tomato broth, saffron aioli, 'nduja, chili, sourdough
Ricotta Dumplings $24.00
strawberry masala, pine nuts, rosemary, nigella seed
Acorn Pappardelle*$24.00
wolfe ranch mushrooms, wild herbs, mezzo secco, amaro
Especial$25.00
lamb al pastor, fermented corn flatbread, shishitos, goat gouda, salsa verde
Crispy Pork Belly$26.00
celery root purée, apple, bbq beignet, young ginger, sage
Uni Carbonara*$28.00
udon, sea urchin, smoked dulse, neonata, pecorino
A5 Wagyu Tri-Tip$46.00
tomato coulis, cremosa, onion toum, shishitos
Barbareno Burger*$26.00
house bacon, smoked cheddar, avocado, pinquito miso aioli, pickles

Platters

Market Fish$76.00
sweet pea curry, ash-fired kuri squash, crispy shallot, sweet peppers
Pollo Asado$66.00
whole jidori chicken, twenty-four blackbirds mole, delicata squash, grilled mushrooms
Santa Maria BBQ$75.00
brandt tri-tip, pinquito beans, pico de gallo, garlic bread

What 1,910 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

California Central Coast
Californian
Santa Barbara
Best Overall
Santa Barbara
Best Food
Santa Barbara
Best Service
Santa Barbara
Best Ambiance
Santa Barbara
Best Value
Santa Barbara
Innovative
Santa Barbara
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Barbareño delights with "excellent food," "impeccable service," and a "wonderful vibe," making it a standout in Santa Barbara's dining scene. Known for its "locally sourced" ingredients and "creative" dishes, favorites include the Santa Maria BBQ and baked Alaska. The cozy atmosphere and knowledgeable staff ensure a memorable experience.

1,910 Reviews

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Kevin
VIP
Seattle
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food!! We go there every time we visit Santa Barbara
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Valarie
VIP
Las Vegas
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great staff and excellent food and service Will go there again!
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Sarah
Los Angeles
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The team at Barbareño was so lovely! Thank you for making my husband feel special on his birthday. We enjoyed their signature Santa Maria BBQ platter the most of anything we ordered and their homemade sourdough is out of this world delicious.
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Jan
Central Coast
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This is a terrific place for many reasons, starting with a location that's off State St. and not engulfed in intoxicated foot traffic. The food is very inventive and careful with concepts and ingredients. The staff is unified in friendliness and preparation to serve food that may very well evoke questions from diners. Wine list is fantastic. We return to Barbareño over and over for occasions and just a great meal anytime. My only knock would be that the menu seems a bit static. There are plenty of delights to savor, but things change very seldom. It is not pretentious in the slightest, but perhaps could be somewhat more ambitious.
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Brenda
Seattle
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, service, atmosphere. Can’t rave enough about the 5 star experience
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Darcy
VIP
Palm Springs
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Usually get the hamburger, which I love, so decided to try the fish this time and it was delicious as well. Loved the entire dish with mashed yams and sweet Pea sauce. Beautiful presentation Also love the beet salad. You can’t go wrong with Barbareno😍
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Judith
VIP
Central Coast
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was excellent. The food was wonderful. The ambiance is perfect. The outside heaters do their job perfectly. Who could ask for anything more?
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Birgitta
Columbus
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was great! We loved our waiter. Food was delicious, especially the Santa Maria BBQ! The tritip melted in your mouth! Bread and spread could have used a couple of more slices of bread for the spreads they gave you. Still delicious, and homemade butter, *chef’s kiss*
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J
VIP
San Francisco
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Locally sourced, delicious and creative food with excellent service!
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Jamie
VIP
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
INCREDIBLE DINNER! We are so happy we tried a new spot for this trip to SB. Very very good. Waitress was the best!
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FAQs

Barbareño offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 963-9591.

Barbareño is rated 4.9 stars by 1910 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

205 W. Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Cross street
De La Vina Street
Neighborhood
Santa Barbara
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Contemporary American, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
We have a small lot in front of the restaurant, street parking, and the Paseo Nuevo parking structure located just a block away.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Julian Martinez
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://bit.ly/2NT5GLK
Phone number
(805) 963-9591
Catering
Please contact us at info@barbareno.com for more information on our catering options.
Private party facilities
We offer both the our patio area and inside dining room as private options.

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Barbareño

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

68 Monterey Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Santa Maria BBQ

Baked California

Grilled Avocado

Snacks

Bread & Spread$8.00

Eggamuffins*$15.00

Ranchero Scotch Eggs*$16.00

Pantry Board$25.00

Plates

Grilled Avocado$16.00

Golden Beet Salad$19.00

Market Vegetables$15.00

Sourdough Panzanella*$18.00

Hope Ranch Mussels*$24.00

Ricotta Dumplings $24.00

Acorn Pappardelle*$24.00

Especial$25.00

Crispy Pork Belly$26.00

Uni Carbonara*$28.00

A5 Wagyu Tri-Tip$46.00

Barbareno Burger*$26.00

Platters

Market Fish$76.00

Pollo Asado$66.00

Santa Maria BBQ$75.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Barbareño offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Barbareño restaurant rated?

Is Barbareño currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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