Boathouse at Hendry's Beach is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Santa Barbara.

1. Boathouse at Hendry's Beach

8.8
2981 Cliff Dr, Santa Barbara, CA
American Restaurant · Mesa · 74 tips and reviews

Bobby G.Bobby Gilchrist: The Signature Bloody Mary is like an appetizer and drink in one!

Stephanie C.Stephanie Cook: Reasonably priced for Oceanside dining in SB. Clam chowder could've been better but the sirloin tip appetizer and crab spinach dip were great!

Tim I.Tim In The House: Location on beach is great. Nice for happy hour and appetizers

Cafe Zaytoon is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Santa Barbara.

2. Cafe Zaytoon

9.0
209 E Canon Perdido St (at Santa Barbara St.), Santa Barbara, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Downtown Santa Barbara · 53 tips and reviews

RinaRina: Go to Cafe Zaytoon. Sit at a fire pit and enjoy a Hookah (and perhaps some tasty appetizers!).

Raj S.Raj Suri: Incredible food and atmosphere. One of the best things on the menu is the Batata Harra appetizer. The potatoes have a crispness on the outside that make them so addictive.

Anna Dia A.Anna Dia Adriani: Wonderful garden and seating, and the vegetarian platter was great! Would definitely recommend going here :)

Les Marchands is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Santa Barbara.

3. Les Marchands

131 Anacapa St Ste B, Santa Barbara, CA
Wine Bar · Lower State · 12 tips and reviews

jeajeajeajea: Quaint setting, laid-back friendly somm, europhile wine list by the (Riedel) glass, broad local selection (bottles and bottleshop), nice small appetizers are prepared by restaurant next door. Visit!

SallySally: Just...awesome. Lovely space, music, atmosphere, people, food and of course wine. My go-to place for a drink with friends.

Kilho P.Kilho Park: Great hidden wine and beer bar behind the lark. The owners are great, one being a master sommelier. They know what they are doing and it's a great place for a date or business drink.

The Palace Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Santa Barbara.

4. The Palace Grill

8.1
8 E Cota St (btw State & Anacapa St), Santa Barbara, CA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Lower State · 43 tips and reviews

Kimberly Cameron, V.Kimberly Cameron, Valencia, CA: Kim Cameron, Valencia, CA - This place is EXCELLENT! Calamari appetizer & Blackened Filet Mignon, which comes w/ these buttery-garlic mashed potatoes, sooooo good! Can't wait to go back again!!

ᴡ F.ᴡ Freeman: Make sure to go on a Friday or Saturday night and talk to the magician. Not only are his acts amazing, he's hilarious to talk to as well.

Kevin K.Kevin K: I preferred this place years ago before they started the singing nonsense in the evenings. Now I'll just go for lunch if I know what's good for me!

Brophy Bros. is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Santa Barbara.

5. Brophy Bros.

8.5
119 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 145 tips and reviews

Ben K.Ben Krasnow: The Garlic baked clams appetizer is awesome.

Nat L.Nat LeMoss: Make sure to get the calamari appetizer!

Mike L.Mike Lyons: Incredible. A must visit when in Santa Barbara.

Toma Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Santa Barbara.

6. Toma Restaurant

8.2
324 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
Italian Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews

Seph M.Seph M.: Baby artichoke appetizer is amazing. So is the shrimp gnocchi.

Sophia F.Sophia Farrag: This is a cute Italian restaurant. All the ingredients have been carefully selected and the choices are quintessentially Italian. Excellent service and wonderful atmosphere! A must in Santa Barbara

Jane B.Jane Borderud: Everything!

Harbor Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Santa Barbara.

7. Harbor Restaurant

7.0
210 Stearns Wharf (Santa Barbara), Santa Barbara, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews

Justin S.Justin Satzman: Get the crab cakes for an appetizer, swordfish for an entree and chocolate lava cake for dessert. Throw in the pinot grigio and you will have one amazing meal.

Ralph A.Ralph Anastasio: Food was good. It was packed so the service wasn't the best I ever had. I had to eat with my appetizer dish that was finished along with my main course. But I would go again.

Cathy H.Cathy Hamel: The sizzling platter was delicious! Also, the lobster tacos were fantastic and well done. Plus, the view from the window is gorgeous. I highly recommend the clam chowder as well.

Enterprise Fish Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Santa Barbara.

8. Enterprise Fish Company

7.5
225 State St (at Montecito), Santa Barbara, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Lower State · 49 tips and reviews

GMoneyGMoney: To die for boston clam chowder. Love the bass and swordfish. The poke ahi tuna appetizer and calamari are both great.

Emma L.Emma Lawrence: Yummy! Shrimp tacos and scallop risotto are delicious.

Stefanie B.Stefanie Bautista San Miguel: Sunday is happy hour from 5pm- close

Olio Pizzeria is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Santa Barbara.

9. Olio Pizzeria

8.7
11 W Victoria St #21 (State St.), Santa Barbara, CA
Pizzeria · Santa Barbara Downtown · 26 tips and reviews

Allison F.Allison F.: Asparagus appetizer was great.

Michael S.Michael Schofield: Meatballs taste pretty close to grandma's, and that's impressive. Margarita DOC pie was delicious! Great cocktails too.

Hannah R.Hannah Raphael: tomato soup & umbra pizza are incredible!!

Stella Mare's is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Santa Barbara.

10. Stella Mare's

8.3
50 Los Patos Way (Cabrillo blvd), Santa Barbara, CA
French Restaurant · East Beach · 17 tips and reviews

Michael M.Michael Muse: Scallops au gratin appetizer

LilaLila: They converted an old house into a fancy restaurant and did such a great job! Good food, wine, service was excellent, great for a celebratory dinner!

Josh W.Josh Weir: Get the lamb, the filet, the salmon, whatever... It will be awesome!!! Best French food in CA!

Opal Restaurant & Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Santa Barbara.

11. Opal Restaurant & Bar

8.5
1325 State St (btw W Sola & W Victoria St), Santa Barbara, CA
New American Restaurant · Santa Barbara Downtown · 30 tips and reviews

Czara J.Czara J: Get the crab cake appetizer. Entree? Mushroom stuffed breast of chicken is off. the. hook.

Jill W.Jill Wolf: Flat iron steak, fresh pasta with tiger shrimp prawns, creme brulee. Yum.

Alex D.Alex D.: Try the Opal Syrah by Santa Barbara Vinyards. Really good!

Bella Vista is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Santa Barbara.

12. Bella Vista

8.6
1260 Channel Dr, Santa Barbara, CA
Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

Laura D.Laura Denenholz: Sausage ravioli was excellent! As was the parma ham and goat cheese pizza!

Lewis K.Lewis Kay: One of the best Sunday brunches I have ever had. Incredible variety and dessert table.

Jenny K.Jenny K: Amazing bread service with delicious ricotta instead of butter!

TAP Thai is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Santa Barbara.

13. TAP Thai

7.3
2611 DE La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA
Thai Restaurant · Downtown Santa Barbara · 14 tips and reviews

Stein V.Stein Van Stichel: Tasty, refined Thai. Portions at the small side though, so do not forget the delicious appetizers.

Jon W.Jon Wu: Delicious food, big portions. Don't think you'll need an appetizer in addition to your entree to fill you up.

Elke D.Elke De Pourcq: Green curry is the best! Portion doesn't seem big at first, but definitely enough. If yoy're really hungry, do order the tap rolls! Nice atmosphere too, very cool.

Santa Barbara FisHouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Santa Barbara.

14. Santa Barbara FisHouse

8.2
101 E Cabrillo Blvd (at Anacapa), Santa Barbara, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Lower State · 57 tips and reviews

Sara J.Sara Jusino-Terry: Personally thought it was overpriced. We waited forever just for a salad and fish and chips. The quality of the food was poor. The crab cake appetizer was fake to me. All fillers and no crab.

Paula B.Paula Buzzo: Macadamia Nut Sea Bass is perfect. Very good attendance

Kevin C.Kevin Colopy: Got to have the halibut!