Restaurants near The Wayfarer

11 restaurants available nearby

1. OKU

4.8

Exceptional(1787)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Santa Barbara

Booked 38 times today

Tina Takaya, proprietor, welcomes you to our newest two story restaurant on the water. We feel the key to success is our passion for creating the highest quality food and warm friendly service. We hope you will enjoy your experience as much as we enjoyed creating it for you."We want Locals to feel like Family and Visitors to feel like Locals"Our menu draws from Asian favorites that inspire and excite such as Wagyu Steak, Japanese Sushi, Chinese Dumplings, Garlic Noodles and fresh local seafood.We are located in the heart of Santa Barbara’s Waterfront and Funk Zone Districts. Come enjoy lunch or dinner, soak in the sun by day at our waterfront rooftop bar while sipping on a refreshing cocktail surrounded by our beautiful ocean vista and by night, enjoy lounging by the fireplace after a delicious meal and a great glass of wine.Our chef uses the freshest ingredients from central coast farmers and local fisherman to create dishes with the best of what California has to offer.

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2. Bluewater Grill - Santa Barbara

4.4

Awesome(665)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Santa Barbara

Booked 21 times today

The waterfront locals choice in Santa Barbara for premium quality, sustainably sourced seafood! Located at the gateway to Santa Barbara on the beach at State Street and Cabrillo Boulevard with a stunning patio and beach view. Adjacent to the "Funk Zone", Santa Barbara's premiere wine district, the wine list features an extensive selection of local wines in addition to a "no-corkage" policy on the first two bottles. Winner of numerous awards, including Best Seafood, this owner operated gem features lunch, dinner, Happy Hour, a "Kids Live Well" Kid menu, full bar, heated patio, and is pet friendly. Well known for classics like Clam Chowder and Fish & Chips, Oysters on the half shell and numerous varieties of fresh fish, lobster and crab, Bluewater also operates fishing vessel "Pilikia" which specializes in the freshest caught local fish in town! Come in, Get Hooked!

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3. Holdren's Santa Barbara

4.6

Exceptional(1009)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Santa Barbara

Booked 36 times today

Holdren’s Steaks & Seafood, located on State Street, serves up a delicious and diverse menu of seafood and steaks, where the portions are always generous and the prices always reasonable. Our surf and turf menu, including our favorite bacon wrapped stuffed shrimp or our USDA prime steaks that are charbroiled over a mesquite grill, is complimented by an extensive wine list, a healthy assortment of premium spirits, and a selection of signature drinks. Daily meals can be enjoyed in our cozy, and dark saloon-inspired dining room, or on our outdoor patio. The indoor dining room is adorned with brown leather booths, dark wood paneling, and funky artwork lining the exposed brick walls. Holdren’s has been voted as the best steakhouse multiple times by the Santa Barbara Independent’s Reader’s Poll and by the Santa Barbara News Press’ Reader’s Choice Awards.

4. Blackbird

3.9

Excellent(172)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Barbara

Booked 5 times today

A mainstay of the Funk Zone, Blackbird offers a beverage-forward atmosphere featuring inventive cocktails by legendary mixologist Devon Espinosa alongside a thoughtfully curated menu that pays homage to the culinary bounty of the Central Coast. Enjoy an extensive list of local wine and craft beer that highlights the terroir of the region and pairs seamlessly with our iconoclastic take on local, sustainable cuisine. With its striking brass fixtures and black box-like aesthetic, Blackbird upends the conventional upscale dining experience in Santa Barbara and offers a subtle nod to Alfred Hitchcock’s haunting, yet timeless thrillers. Here guests are offered a pulse on contemporary Santa Barbara.

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5. Sandbar Mexican Restaurant

4.2

Awesome(181)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Santa Barbara

Booked 1 time today

We are a traditional Sonora style Mexican Restaurant and Tequila Bar. Guests will experience the authentic tastes and warm outdoor dining of Mexico. We use homemade sweet and sour with organic agave nectar in our world class margaritas. We also feature handmade tortilla chips and salsas, fresh Ceviche, homemade guacamole and the best fajitas around.We feature a vibrant bar scene and a social atmosphere. We also serve our full menu nightly until 11pm. Stick around after dinner as we transform into one of Santa Barbara's best late night hot spots.

6. Flor De Maiz

4.7

Exceptional(4)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Santa Barbara

Booked 1 time today

Flor de Maiz is the latest concept from the creators of Los Agaves Restaurants, located on Santa Barbara’s waterfront. Oaxacan inspired cuisine + modern mixology. Xochimoyahuatl is the flower or spigot of the milpa, inspiration whose name, Flor de Maíz, has its origin. It is now how the tribes of pre-Hispanic Mexico venerated corn as the seed of life, between the creation and the sacred.

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7. Goat Tree Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(456)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Santa Barbara

Booked 1 time today

Located at the front door of the Funk Zone and one block from the beach, Goat Tree at Hotel Californian is a gourmet café with al fresco seating offering fresh, local fare, including superb pastries and baked goods made in house daily by our Pastry Chef Ron Viloria. Our all-day brunch menu features Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Shakshuka, Baby Kale Caesar and our famed GT Smashburger. Sip on cold-pressed juices from Pressed Juicery, lattes and coffee by Caffe Luxxe or organic hot teas by Rishi. Curating seasonal picnic baskets for a day at the beach or wine tasting as well as dine in, take out or delivery for brunch and dinner, Goat Tree pleases everyone's palate. Join us on our spacious patio into the evening for a glass of wine or a cocktail and a bite. Our dinner menu includes Rigatoni Pasta, New York Steak Frites and Faroe Island Salmon among other delectable dishes. Don't let the day end without some Rori's Ice Cream or a seasonal dessert from Chef Ron.

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8. Toma Restaurant & Bar

4.8

Exceptional(5526)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Santa Barbara

Booked 38 times today

Toma Restaurant and Bar a waterfront bistro, located along Santa Barbara's picturesque Cabrillo Blvd. Experience Santa Barbara waterfront's most romantic restaurant. Savor exquisite Italian and Mediterranean inspired dishes from Santa Barbara's seasonal bounty, supporting our local fisherman, farmers, foragers and food artisans. Pour over local and Italian wines along with a full bar of handcrafted cocktails and spirits. Enjoy warm and attentive service while dining window side with a view of the enchanting Santa Barbara harbor.

9. Gala

4.8

Exceptional(309)

Price: Expensive

• European • Santa Barbara

Booked 16 times today

Gala exudes a European meets Santa Barbara charm, where you feel like you’re transported to a beautiful bistro in the Mediterranean. Enjoy shared tapas, farmer's market favorites, pasta and risotto, fresh oysters and the best steak with bone marrow butter & chimichurri. Cozy up for our farm to table craft cocktails, a Pisco sour or martini and a full meal with friends. Curated wine list with local & Spanish wines. Right down the street from the Santa Barbara Courthouse enjoy an evening at Gala. 1 Block From State Street, Easy Parking, Public Lot Nearby, Free 75 Minute Parking, Walking Distance, El Pueblo Viejo Landmark District, Superior Court, Spanish Colonial Revival Courthouse, Santa Barbara Museum Of Art, Courthouse Gardens, Bell Tower, Farm to table, Farmer's market driven, Tapas, Seafood, Steak, Oysters, Happy Hour, Food, Cocktails, Wine, Restaurant, Vegetarian, Friendly, Dog Friendly, Outdoor Patio, Heaters, Warm, Inviting, Hospitable, Modern Design

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10. The Black Sheep SB Brasserie

4.7

Exceptional(733)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Santa Barbara

Booked 33 times today

A locally owned and operated, modern-classic California-French Pub. We serve elevated, eclectic, locally sourced Cuisine paired with incredible wines and craft beer. We are NOW OPEN for SUNDAY BRUNCH 10am-1:30pm. Located in Old Town Santa Barbara on 18 East Cota Street, the building boasts a rich history of French restaurants and saloons dating back over a century. We are open for Dinner Wed-Sun from 5PM. We are known for our incredible family style tasting menu’s where multiple dishes are presented to your table for each course.

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Kate
California Central Coast •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Fantastic food and service. Recommend sharing cauliflower, brussel sprouts and spicey edamame, sitting outside, upstairs makes the evening even more special - great view!!
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OKUPrice: Expensive• Asian• Santa Barbara
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4.8
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Rick
California Central Coast •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We came to the restaurant for the 22 year anniversary specials. Both of our meals were great - Filet Mignon medallions for me and the Salmon for my partner. Server was attentive and very helpful. Always a great experience.
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Holdren's Santa BarbaraPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Santa Barbara
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4.6
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AnjaliVIP
New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Fun experience, good food, great service, nice vibes
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BlackbirdPrice: Expensive• Californian• Santa Barbara
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3.9
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Jack
Phoenix / Arizona •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Food was very good. I went with the misoyaki butterfish cod and it was absolutely delicious! The service was fantastic and accommodating our request to move from the patio into the dining room as the temperature dropped. They even pitch in a delicious ice cream treat for my wife’s birthday.
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Bluewater Grill - Santa BarbaraPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Santa Barbara
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4.4
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AmyVIP
California Central Coast •3 reviews
4.0
Dined on Dec 28, 2024
Our food was delicious as always but the service was super slow and not so great. We had eaten all the chips by the time our two orders of ceviche arrived and I had to ask four times before they brought another basket. We had drinks and apps before ordering meals, and it took the waiter 45 minutes before he came back for the food order. Also the music was good but SO loud, we couldn’t hear each other talk. Just a slightly lower volume would be much better for everyone!
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Flor De MaizPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Santa Barbara
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4.7

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11 restaurants available nearby

1. OKU

2. Bluewater Grill - Santa Barbara

3. Holdren's Santa Barbara

4. Blackbird

5. Sandbar Mexican Restaurant

6. Flor De Maiz

7. Goat Tree Restaurant

8. Toma Restaurant & Bar

9. Gala

10. The Black Sheep SB Brasserie

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