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]]>This is an institution for anyone who went to UCSB. It’s located in the middle of Isla Vista and is open (pre-COVID) 24 hours. We ordered the nachos and a bowl – both with chicken and all the fixings. Everything is fresh and made in house. Don’t forget to ask for the cripsy onions and a side of BBQ sauce (trust us on this one) for the nachos! They did recently open a location in Los Angeles (by USC), but we both agree the SB location is better.
Location: 879 Embarcadero Del Norte, Isla Vista, CA, 93117
2. Zaytoon
This was a recommendation from a friend and it did not disappoint. First of all their outdoor seating is absolutely gorgeous and has several fire pits and a fountain in the middle of the patio. Their popular Mashawi Combo was delicious and included a bit of everything – lamb, steak, chicken, tabbouleh, baba ganoush, hummus and garlic sauce. We also ordered the lentil soup (if you didn’t know already, i LOVE all things soup) and a salad, but the star of the show was this labneh dip (pictured below) mint, za’atar and with little gems of pomegranate seeds.
Location: 209 E Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
3. Oku
This is probably one of the best japanese/sushi restaurants in Santa Barbara. Not only is their view spectacular, but their drinks and food are amazing. All their sushi is super fresh, but one of their best dishes that you will find on every table is their fried cauliflower and it is fabulous. Make sure to reserve a table on their upstairs patio for one of the best view in Santa Barbara!
Location: 29 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
4. Brophy Bros
I do not have enough great things to say about Brophy Bros! Not sure if it’s the classic fish house vibe, the gracious wine pours, or the fresh seafood, but we always stop here when in town. We always start with a cup of chowder (with black pepper and Tabasco) and then share a few items such as the Cold Seafood Combo (pictured below), the fish and chips, and the salmon combo plate. This is definitely one of the places that make me wish I had a couple extra stomachs.
Location: 119 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
5. Loquita
Who doesn’t love tapas? Basically it means that you can try a lot more dishes since the portion sizes are smaller. Their amazing food and gorgeous patio transported us back to Spain. The cocktails were seasonal and delicious, but my favorite drink of the evening was their horchata made with oat milk…omg they could have left the pitcher. As for food, you can’t really go wrong with anything here. Their paella and tortilla espanola were drool-worthy, but the most surprising bite we had was the el bulli (just get it).
Location: 202 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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