Deep Sea Tasting Room is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Santa Barbara.

1. Deep Sea Tasting Room

8.7
217 Stearns Wharf Ste G, Santa Barbara, CA
Winery · 21 tips and reviews

Don G.Don Graham: Did the white wine tasting, they were very good with a killer view

Adam M.Adam Miller: Amazing wine, cheese, service, and views!

Adam M.Adam Miller: Say hi to Lauren!

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

2. Sama Sama Kitchen

8.8
1208 State St (anapamu), Santa Barbara, CA
Asian Restaurant · Santa Barbara Downtown · 26 tips and reviews

JinieJinie: Yum! Fun and memorable brunch. Try the sama sama brunch fried rice. Has just enough heat and flavor.

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.

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!

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

3. The Lark

9.0
131 Anacapa St Ste A (Yanonali Street), Santa Barbara, CA
New American Restaurant · Lower State · 48 tips and reviews

David B.David Bradshaw: This might be the best restaurant in Santa Barbara. Make a reservation or you'll go home hungry

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

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!

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

4. 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

Sofia F.Sofia Figueroa: Hookah, outdoor garden and personal fire pits. Love this place!

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!).

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

5. The Good Lion

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

Amanda L.Amanda Leno: Amazing cocktails! I dislike sweet drinks so gin and tonics always hit the spot for me. I loved "The Bold"!

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.

McConnell's Fine Ice Creams is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Santa Barbara.

6. McConnell's Fine Ice Creams

9.1
728 State St (btw E De La Guerra & E Ortega), Santa Barbara, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Lower State · 74 tips and reviews

David S.David Snabel-Caunt: Can't imagine ice-cream tasting any better. The chocolate and raspberry is a must.

Doug B.Doug Baer: Fantastic ice cream. Each of us tried a different flavor and all were exceptional. Note: "a scoop" is BIG. We saw the "flight" option too late: 3 mini-scoops of 3 different flavors... DO THAT!

Dixon S.Dixon Steele: Once u decide on a few flavors get a "flight" of 3 mini scoops for $4.75

Olio Pizzeria is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Santa Barbara.

7. Olio Pizzeria

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

Natalie G.Natalie Guerra: Always a great time with great amazing food. A good place also to stop before seeing a show at SOHO

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

Fatène B.Fatène Ben-Hamza: Highly recommend to sit at the bar and order the Umbra pizza (mushrooms and truffles), really great service at the bar and great food.

Boathouse at Hendry's Beach is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Santa Barbara.

8. Boathouse at Hendry's Beach

8.7
2981 Cliff Dr, Santa Barbara, CA
American Restaurant · Mesa · 74 tips and reviews

Destination:CentralCoastDestination:CentralCoast: This is a great stop for a drink or bite to eat before or after hitting the water that's only yards away. The Sunday Brunch is also amazing—be sure to try the blood orange margaritas!

ChrisChris: Order the lobster tacos. Thery're the best!!

Rob L.Rob Lettieri: Ask for the blood orange margaritas!!!

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

9. Lure Fish House

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

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 !!! 🙌🏻

Larry N.Larry Nebel: Happy Hour is great

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

10. The Palace Grill

8.2
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!

Scarlett Begonia is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Santa Barbara.

11. Scarlett Begonia

8.4
11 W Victoria St #10 (In Victoria Court), Santa Barbara, CA
American Restaurant · Santa Barbara Downtown · 29 tips and reviews

Elizabeth S.Elizabeth Silva: Spicy brunch option of shrimp, grits & poached eggs proved to be a winner, along w/ lemon ricotta pancakes!

Jaime H.Jaime Heer: Lemon ricotta pancakes are insane!!!

Jens Ole A.Jens Ole Andersen: Lovely place, felt almost like being in France. Very good food but a bit pricey. Visiting summer 2013 from Denmark.

Armada Wine & Beer Merchant is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Santa Barbara.

12. Armada Wine & Beer Merchant

7.9
1129 A State Street, Santa Barbara, CA
Bar · Santa Barbara Downtown · 5 tips and reviews

Kilho P.Kilho Park: Big beautiful space, the staff are kind and know their wines and beers. Great place after shopping and a place to kick it.

Marylou P.Marylou P: Second draft beer was served in the same glass. Bartender petting a dog behind the bar and opened my friends bottle of beer without washing his hands. Disappointing. Slow service. No appetizers.

David W.David Wagner: Everything is awesome here. Great selection, casual atmosphere, good price point. :)

Dargan's Irish Pub is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Santa Barbara.

13. Dargan's Irish Pub

7.8
18 E Ortega St (at State St), Santa Barbara, CA
Irish Pub · Lower State · 39 tips and reviews

Stacy M.Stacy Miller: Try the Magner's over ice. It's how they serve it in Ireland!!

Tony P.Tony Park: If you are in the adventurous mood...try the "Fire Breathing Dragon" (a shot of fireball bombed into a 1/2 pint of Firestone). Bound to make a crazy night into a "woah crazy crazy" night.

James M.James Moline: Have a pint of Strongbow hard cider on tap.

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

14. 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.

Bella Vista is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Santa Barbara.

15. Bella Vista

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

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!

AT&TAT&T: Another great reason to stay here: AT&T Wi-Fi is one of the many amenities here for guests. It’s fast and easy to connect.