1. Scarlett Begonia
8.4
11 W Victoria St #10 (In Victoria Court), Santa Barbara, CA
American Restaurant · Santa Barbara Downtown · 29 tips and reviews
Jaime Heer: Lemon ricotta pancakes are insane!!!
Elizabeth Silva: Spicy brunch option of shrimp, grits & poached eggs proved to be a winner, along w/ lemon ricotta pancakes!
Cameron W: Delicious cinnamon bun. Steak and eggs dish was great. Lemon ricotta pancakes were fluffy and flavorful. Attentive service. Be sure to get a reservation ahead of time. This place gets busy.
4. Lucky Penny
9.0
127 Anacapa St (at Yanonali St), Santa Barbara, CA
Pizzeria · Lower State · 48 tips and reviews
Ben K.: Don't sleep on the great pizza here. When we went there was an amazing heirloom tomato, purple basil, and ricotta pie. They'll also deliver to some of the local wine tasting rooms.
Pleasure Palate: Their Breakfast on Milpitas Pizza is amazing. Ingredients are potatoes, housemade chorizo, spicy tomatillo marinara sauce, cottons and cilantro. A must try!
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.
6. Finch & Fork
7.7
31 W Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
American Restaurant · Santa Barbara Downtown · 42 tips and reviews
Jonathan Park: This place is really cool. Decor and ambience but the brunch was terrible. Ricotta lemon pancakes not that good. The Bloody Mary was also no bueno. Wouldn't recommend this place
Barry Bloom: Excelllent cuisine. Fantastic mushroom soup, chicken with various vegetables. Tastes explode, each one better and better. A must after a day of wine tasting in the hills and valleys above this town.
Daniel Cruz: Explore the back bar and stay away from the common. Lots of gems and of course Anchor Steam Beer!
7. Via Maestra 42
8.4
3343 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
Italian Restaurant · North State · 15 tips and reviews
Burak Loomis Eren: Start out with Americano, get the Milano sandwich and finish with a tartufo al cappuccino. Delicious!
Dan Pardoe: Truffle ravioli. Pesto. All good!
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.
9. Yellow Belly
8.3
2611 DE La Vina St (btwn Constance and Alamar), Santa Barbara, CA
Gastropub · Downtown Santa Barbara · 7 tips and reviews
Stacey Hamer: Place has an amazing menu, small, but covers all appetites. Great happy hour, fabulous wine and crafted beer. And the staff, spectacular!
eric bornemann: Great local brunch and lunch place. Fried chicken is decent as is the beer list.
49ers Coleman: Had the lemon pepper wings - yummy. Will be back. Nice vibe and friendly patrons.