Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near West Downtown, Santa Barbara

Ashley A. • August 7, 2016Best tacos in Santa Barbara. Get everything. Be adventurous and try the lengua.

Frances A. • February 21, 2013Best place in SB for vegetarian tacos! Two rajas options -- with potatoes or with mushrooms.

eric b. • April 24, 2018The best restaurant in Santa Barbara - the Oak Tagliatelle and “plate of pork” are incredible. Such a great cozy local place - don’t miss it!

Deepti A. • December 30, 2017Tacos are absolutely delicious! Very earthy and fresh. We tried chicken , shrimp and fish and loved them. He serves it with fresh mild and spicy salsa. Iliked the tamarind juice as well.

Zack F. • November 30, 2012Free Pool table attracts some of the best sharks in town. With great beer and great atmosphere, Elsie's is a truly great locals spot.

Jonathan W. • April 24, 2016The upstairs party space would be a great location for a Game of Thrones viewing party.

Allison C. • May 22, 2013New crunchy rool sooo good! Fish is really fresh! Love the patio. My favorite location.

Guha A. • June 10, 2017The lasagna, Mac and cheese, and roasted bell peppers are out of this world. Matcha latte was perfect. Desserts were definitely on the bitter, richer side.

Thomas V. • December 8, 2012Great location. Close to downtown with plenty of off street parking.

Bryant T. • September 15, 2021Happy Hour 4-6. Try to get a seat on the upstairs patio for the view.

Daniel B. • September 7, 2020My wife really liked her vanilla latte (and she’s a vanilla latte snob). I felt the Gibraltar was well made, though I should have had it there (i.e., not in a paper cup).

Reggie A. • September 1, 2011Awesome spot after hours...very friendly

Greg S. • December 1, 2020Chashi tonkatsu spicy black garlic ramen. ‘Nuff said.

Chris B. • April 16, 2010They will filet any fresh fish upon request.