Award-winning

Barbareño

4.8

1880 Reviews

$31 to $50

Californian

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 20 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$6.00
house sourdough, cultured butter, local olive oil, bacon-date jam
Eggamuffins*$14.00
cornmeal blini, whipped seascape, country ham, cured egg yolk
Ranchero Scotch Eggs*$15.00
quail eggs, chorizo, chipotle cream, cilantro
Pantry Board$24.00
Chef's selection of cured meats and California cheeses, brioche crostini, smoked walnuts, honeycomb

Plates

Grilled Avocado$16.00
black garlic ponzu, yuzu mousse, fresh horseradish, avocado leaf salt
Persimmon Salad$18.00
market greens, pistachio relish, urfa pepper vinaigrette, goat cheese snow
Sunflower$16.00
roasted sunchoke, petal pesto, seed crisps, sprouts
Sourdough Panzanella*$18.00
market tomato, kale, cucumber, fennel vinaigrette, toum, feta
Avocado Roulade*$24.00
local halibut crudo, aguachile negro, caviar lime
Hope Ranch Mussels*$23.00
smoked tomato broth, saffron aioli, 'nduja, chili, sourdough
Ricotta Dumplings $24.00
strawberry masala, pine nuts, rosemary, nigella seed
Acorn Pappardelle*$28.00
Wolfe ranch mushrooms, wild herbs, mezzo secco, amaro
Especial$24.00
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
Tortellini$28.00
dry-aged duck confit, gooseberry, parsnip, treviso, pistachio
A5 wagyu tri-tip$45.00
tomato coulis, cremosa, onion toum, shishitos
Barbareno Burger*$24.00
house bacon, smoked cheddar, avocado, pinquito miso aioli, pickles

Platters

Market Fish$76.00
sweet pea curry, ash-fired kuri squash, crispy shallot, jimmy nardello peppers
Pollo Asado$65.00
whole jidori chicken, autumn mole, delicata squash, grilled mushrooms
Santa Maria BBQ$75.00
prime california tri-tip, pinquito beans, pico de gallo, garlic bread
Rack of Lamb$80.00
sun-dried olives, fennel purée, fresno chili, cacao, mint

What 1,880 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

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
Innovative
Santa Barbara
Healthy
Santa Barbara
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Barbareño in Santa Barbara offers an "inventive and flavorful" culinary experience with exceptional service and a welcoming atmosphere. Guests rave about the "amazing" Tri-tip and the creative menu that supports local businesses. While some find portions small or prices high, the overall dining experience is "exceptional" and "highly recommended."

1,880 Reviews

J
Jerrol
VIP
Los Angeles
42 reviews
4.0
42 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Really well prepared food. The Hope Ranch Mussels were outstanding as was the fish of the day. Perfectly cooked is a delicious sauce. Really enjoyed the sunchokes but a bit too oily and too much of whatever dressing they used. Overall, great dinner. Also wines by the glass are very nice quality. Barabareno is our monthly rotation!
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Brian
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The highlight of our meal was the lamb Al pastor with fermented corn flatbread. Flavors on point. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable in food and beverage. Very attentive to our table. Excellent atmosphere! Will be back!
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Aaron
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great dinner in an enjoyable space. The wine list had some good locals and enjoyed the structure of the food that allowed my partner and I to just shared everything as it came out. Made for a good date night.
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Julia
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It is always a pleasure to have a meal at Barbareno. We celebrated our recent elopement with my parents and everyone was very impressed with the high quality and interesting dishes.
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Olga
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very interesting place! Creative meals, taste different. And the people working here communicate fantastic! So it was unforgettable experience!
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Georgette
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, amazing service. Thanks for making my birthday a great night!
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Darcy
VIP
Palm Springs
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my absolute favorite placed in Santa Barbara! If you care about what ingredients you put into your body this is the place for you! Homemade breads, dressings, sauces. Locally sourced. All the dishes are truly unique and special. They change the menu so currently my favorites are the Hamburger, lamb dish, persimmon salad. I do miss their smashed crispy potatoes so I DO HOPE they bring those back!!
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Dan
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unbelievably unique food with amazing taste and terrific service. Could not recommend more!!!
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Kara
VIP
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food! We loved the egg starter, pork belly, and wine!
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Dre
VIP
Central Coast
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
If you want the perfect central California experience from food to ambiance, this is your place. They also went above and beyond when my friend left her purse and called me immediately to get it back to us.
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FAQs

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

Barbareño is rated 4.8 stars by 1880 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 20 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

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Grilled Avocado

Snacks

Bread & Spread$6.00

Eggamuffins*$14.00

Ranchero Scotch Eggs*$15.00

Pantry Board$24.00

Plates

Grilled Avocado$16.00

Persimmon Salad$18.00

Sunflower$16.00

Sourdough Panzanella*$18.00

Avocado Roulade*$24.00

Hope Ranch Mussels*$23.00

Ricotta Dumplings $24.00

Acorn Pappardelle*$28.00

Especial$24.00

Crispy Pork Belly$26.00

Tortellini$28.00

A5 wagyu tri-tip$45.00

Barbareno Burger*$24.00

Platters

Market Fish$76.00

Pollo Asado$65.00

Santa Maria BBQ$75.00

Rack of Lamb$80.00

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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