Pickles & Swiss is one of The 9 Best Places for Pastrami in Santa Barbara.

1. Pickles & Swiss

8.0
811 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
Sandwich Spot · Santa Barbara Downtown · 11 tips and reviews

Fran C.Fran Cormack: Hot pastrami sandwich is a winner

Makayla W.Makayla Webster: Went here for the first time today. It was delicious and the employees are super helpful and nice! So many choices. We shared the Chipotle Turkey Club and the Crispy Chicken West! Yummy!

BradBrad: Great place! I ha the pickles & Swiss sandwich and really enjoyed! Try the pickle flavored popcorn available for free! It's astoundingly tasty!

Plaza Deli is one of The 9 Best Places for Pastrami in Santa Barbara.

2. Plaza Deli

7.5
140 S Hope Ave (Le Cumbre Plaza), Santa Barbara, CA
Sandwich Spot · North State · 18 tips and reviews

Rob D.Rob Davis: If you like hot dogs, ask for the BombDiggity Dog - hot dog w/ pastrami, bacon, cheddar cheese and grilled onions.

Bradley P.Bradley Pirman: Great sandwiches and killer service make this place a fantastic eatery. Bring your cash because they don't take credit cards or checks.

Rob D.Rob Davis: The staff here work hard to keep up with business and get your food to you quickly, especially at the lunch hour, so be sure to give them a tip when you pay.

Via Maestra 42 is one of The 9 Best Places for Pastrami in Santa Barbara.

3. Via Maestra 42

8.4
3343 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
Italian Restaurant · North State · 15 tips and reviews

Burak Loomis E.Burak Loomis Eren: Start out with Americano, get the Milano sandwich and finish with a tartufo al cappuccino. Delicious!

Dan P.Dan Pardoe: Truffle ravioli. Pesto. All good!

lemonjelly l.lemonjelly luukkanen: If the guy at the counter is pimping his caffe lattes, do not ignore him. They are good, and he is really friendly.

The Habit Burger Grill is one of The 9 Best Places for Pastrami in Santa Barbara.

4. 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

Cajun Kitchen2 is one of The 9 Best Places for Pastrami in Santa Barbara.

5. Cajun Kitchen2

8.3
901 Chapala St (at W Canon Perdido St), Santa Barbara, CA
Café · Santa Barbara Downtown · 39 tips and reviews

Hee-wonHee-won: Favorite breakfast spot in the entire world. Excellent service and cajun food. If you're up for spicy food, try the cajun scramble with cornbread. So yummy!

MattersOfGrey.comMattersOfGrey.com: If you can handle spicy, it is a no-brainer: the jambalaya with eggs (and cornbread) is your answer.

Kilho P.Kilho Park: Cajun breakfast and Cajun lunch. The seafood jambalaya is SO GOOD. Also ask for the corn bread. This place is the perfect breakfast lunch joint in Santa Barbara.

Farmer Boy is one of The 9 Best Places for Pastrami in Santa Barbara.

6. Farmer Boy

7.6
3427 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
American Restaurant · North State · 8 tips and reviews

Sponge Q.Sponge Queenie: Must try the Fried chicken and Waffles ! Love the spicy syrup !

JimJim: Step back in time to a place where walkers and canes outnumber the waitstaff. This place is retro. True retro. The food is pure 1960s greasy spoon diner fare, atmosphere is prison commissary.

Trim S.Trim Surf Shop SB: This place is great. You absolutely should try it.

Giovanni's is one of The 9 Best Places for Pastrami in Santa Barbara.

7. Giovanni's

7.3
1187 Coast Village Rd (at Middle), Montecito, CA
Pizzeria · 5 tips and reviews

Kilho P.Kilho Park: Also having an 805 beer while waiting for your food truly keeps it local. This place is perfect.

Kilho P.Kilho Park: The Giovanni special is worth every penny. Order it every time I come here

Joshua E.Joshua Englsih: Ask for extra cheese and extra pepperoni... It's a fatty mess of deliciousness !!!!!!!!! I love PIZZA!!

Petrini's Italian Restaurant - Santa Barbara is one of The 9 Best Places for Pastrami in Santa Barbara.

8. Petrini's Italian Restaurant - Santa Barbara

7.4
14 W Calle Laureles (btw State St & De La Vina St), Santa Barbara, CA
Italian Restaurant · Upper State · 11 tips and reviews

Katie S.Katie Schuette: The calzones are amazing! We ordered a medium to share but it was so delicious we had to order a second one! The marinara dipping sauce is also fantastic!

Tyler B.Tyler Beerman: The Spicy Chicken Fettucini Alfredo is amazing!

Randy B.Randy Brown: Best Minestrone in SB! Make sure you say hi to the owner Joe and the chef Manny, tell them Randy sent you and they may give you some free bread

Garrett's Old Fashioned Restaurant is one of The 9 Best Places for Pastrami in Santa Barbara.

9. Garrett's Old Fashioned Restaurant

7.5
2001 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
Breakfast Spot · Downtown Santa Barbara · 17 tips and reviews

Brian G.Brian Garwood: Great diner atmosphere. Perfect for a rainy day. Food is priced well and tastes good. Nothing fancy, but you wouldn't want that for a place like this anyway. Huge portions.

Gisela R.Gisela Rojas: Their biscuits & sausage gravy are delish!!!!

Emma L.Emma Lawrence: Pancakes are heavenly 🥞