Cafe Zaytoon is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Groups in Santa Barbara.

1. 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

AlisonAlison: Batatas were amazing. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Sit outside on the patio. Each table has its own fire pit and if you're still nippy, they have a great selection of teas (unlimited).

Thomas M.Thomas Meyer: Get the fries as your side.

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

Lure Fish House is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Groups in Santa Barbara.

2. Lure Fish House

9.0
3815 State St., Suite G131 (La Cumbre), Santa Barbara, CA
Seafood Restaurant · North State · 6 tips and reviews

Solène G.Solène G.: I had the sesame seared ahi tuna, with almond pesto cauliflower and brown rice and loved it! Service is great and we were served quickly. One of my favorite places to eat fish in SB.

Natalie G.Natalie Guerra: Wow, oysters galore. We got their signature oysters and they were out of this world! I got the salmon with a side of grilled spinach which was also the bomb. This place is amazing for any occasion!

Gleymar L.Gleymar Loyo: So delicious everything !!! 🙌🏻

Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Groups in Santa Barbara.

3. Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company

8.7
137 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA
Brewery · Lower State · 43 tips and reviews

Doug d.Doug de Wet: Wide ranging lineup with something for every taste, from crisp, refreshing pilsner, to malty ales and hoppy IPAs, even juicy shandies.

Nic V.Nic Viz: Their patio is dog friendly ❤️🐶

Matt V.Matt VL: Great beer. Really talented live music, but uncomfortably loud.

Los Agaves is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Groups in Santa Barbara.

4. Los Agaves

8.7
2911 DE La Vina St (at W Arden), Santa Barbara, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Samarkand · 28 tips and reviews

LeanneLeanne: As a Texan I am harsh critic of Mexican but this place is amazing. The food is fresh and there is a large selection of homemade salsas. Get the Agaves Burrito with fresh fish and shrimp.

Ted C.Ted Cabeen: The agaves burrito is out of this world!

Marc C.Marc C: Best Mexican food in SB... Actually best overall food in SB!

The Lark is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Groups in Santa Barbara.

5. The Lark

8.9
131 Anacapa St Ste A (Yanonali Street), Santa Barbara, CA
New American Restaurant · Lower State · 48 tips and reviews

Meredith B.Meredith Blechman: Great outdoor seating or indoor bar scene. Food is phenomenal. Get the Brussels sprouts and hazelnut praline ice cream sandwich for dessert. Can't go wrong with everything in between. And make a res!

Taryn M.Taryn Matthews: My favorite restaurant in SB! The brussel sprouts are out of this world!

Danielle H.Danielle Hunt: Brussels sprouts are insanely tasty. The hanger steak is phenomenal but could have had more steak and less broccoli. The beef cheeks with bone marrow is rich and decadent. The ice cream sandwich OMG

Santa Barbara Winery is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Groups in Santa Barbara.

6. Santa Barbara Winery

7.8
202 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA
Winery · Lower State · 16 tips and reviews

Steven T.Steven Thomas: I liked hanging out in the barrel room! Crowded yes, but all good places in SB in Summer are though - so you know the wine's good in advance. I imagine it's crowded due to name as well as wine.

Alex G.Alex G: Great wine and you can choose between sitting on the patio or in the cool barrel room

Jennifer L.Jennifer Lai: Free bread sticks, and they have a small parking lot across the street

Sama Sama Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Groups in Santa Barbara.

7. Sama Sama Kitchen

8.9
1208 State St (anapamu), Santa Barbara, CA
Asian Restaurant · Santa Barbara Downtown · 26 tips and reviews

Geoffrey G.Geoffrey Gray: Great food great music great service. A new fav in SB!! Get the sama sama cocktail and the pork belly bao. And the fries are insane!

Varun S.Varun Shetty: Sama Sama cocktail is bourbon, jasmine sweet tea and lemon. Super refreshing. Fried noodle and rice dishes are 💯. So are the brussel sprouts.

Trammell M.Trammell Mark: Pork Butt Porridge at brunch is delicious!

The Good Lion is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Groups in Santa Barbara.

8. The Good Lion

8.8
1212 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
Cocktail Bar · Santa Barbara Downtown · 7 tips and reviews

Doug d.Doug de Wet: Well made classic cocktails in a attractive, comfortable space, my Martini (pictured) was excellent, and you will be warmly welcomed with a complimentary glass of punch.

Stacy B.Stacy Bo Bacy: Fun atmosphere and cocktails, including a rotating seasonal menu. Best when there’s music playing but can get crowded.

AllenAllen: Montenegro daiquiri and the Kon-tiki Kentucky are both delicious.

The Palace Grill is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Groups in Santa Barbara.

9. 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

Alp Ü.Alp Üstün: I loved this place. One of my best grill dish I've ever eaten. Stop thinking and have your Fri/Saturday dinner here!

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!

Los Agaves Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Groups in Santa Barbara.

10. Los Agaves Restaurant

9.0
600 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Lower East · 108 tips and reviews

Alan S.Alan Stebbens: A great restaurant for great Mexican food, with excellent salsas, surrounded by pleasing murals of the agaves farms.

Arch Rock FishArch Rock Fish: One of the Best Mexican Food Places in SB. This Place is Phenomenal.... Arch Rock Fish loves Los Agaves.

NmNm: Burrito Mojado is highly recommended .. Crowded at night ..

Barbareño is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Groups in Santa Barbara.

11. Barbareño

8.4
205 W Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara, CA
American Restaurant · West Downtown · 6 tips and reviews

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

Lauren A.Lauren Adams: Get the grilled avocado!

Rob B.Rob Bilson: Pork and acorn flour sourced from Winfield Farms.

Lucky Penny is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Groups in Santa Barbara.

12. Lucky Penny

9.0
127 Anacapa St (at Yanonali St), Santa Barbara, CA
Pizzeria · Lower State · 48 tips and reviews

Pleasure PalatePleasure Palate: Their Breakfast on Milpitas Pizza is amazing. Ingredients are potatoes, housemade chorizo, spicy tomatillo marinara sauce, cottons and cilantro. A must try!

Matthew C.Matthew Cassinelli: If you're not paying attention, you might miss this nestled in the parking lot of The Lark. Not a ton of seating but it's high quality.

Abby A.Abby Anderson Jones: Really quick unique wood fired pizzas! They even have cookie ice cream sandwiches made with homemade chocolate chip cookies!

La Super-Rica Taqueria is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Groups in Santa Barbara.

13. La Super-Rica Taqueria

8.6
622 N Milpas St (at Alphonse St), Santa Barbara, CA
Taco Restaurant · Lower East · 94 tips and reviews

Koko Y.Koko Young: THE best tacos in town! i always get #12 or the super rica special. i dont remember the #. best mexican food!

Bill M.Bill Macomber: Julia child made this taco stand famous by visiting and standing in line w everybody else! It is excellent and the more adventurous you get the better!

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Adam devoured the La Super-Rica Especial. As seen on Travel Channel’s Man v. Food Nation.

The Habit Burger Grill is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Groups in Santa Barbara.

14. The Habit Burger Grill

8.8
628 State St (btw E Ortega St & E Cota St), Santa Barbara, CA
Burger Joint · Lower State · 32 tips and reviews

S M.S Marsh: REALLY GOOD BURGERS. The teriyaki char (sticky sweet Asian bbq sauce with pineapple ring) and 50/50 onion rings and fries with ranch is the way to go!

Zach L.Zach Low: If you can't decide on fries or rings, then order their 50/50. You will get the best of both worlds...

Haz 0.Haz 0: Veggie burger is pretty bomb

Pizza Guru is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Groups in Santa Barbara.

15. Pizza Guru

8.4
3534 State St (btw N Ontare Rd & Toyon Dr), Santa Barbara, CA
Pizzeria · Upper State · 4 tips and reviews

Veggie A.Veggie Alchemy: Great vegan options! They even have vegan ranch dressing, not to mention tons of fun mock meat toppings. Pineapple & Canadian "bacon" is awesome!

Elaine S.Elaine Schoepf: great gluten free and veggie pizza - 'spensive, tho.

PatrickPatrick: Happy hour till 6 is a great deal... Large pizza and drinks for $17!