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Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch


Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch

Various Locations

The Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch has been serving up the best Mesquite Bar-B-Q’d chicken and tri-tip for over 25 years, in both our Santa Barbara and Goleta restaurants. We cook with only real Mesquite charcoal imported from Mexico. No gas grill, no frying. Nothing gives you that delicious, smoky, Mesquite grilled flavor like real wood charcoal. We serve our tasty tri-tip and chicken with traditional Mexican sides like whole pinto beans, warm tortillas, spicy salsas and pico de gallo made fresh daily. We also serve up some of the biggest and tastiest burritos in town. Locations include 2618 De la Vina Street and 149 N. Fairview Avenue (Goleta).
Chuck's of Hawaii


Chuck's of Hawaii

Chuck’s of Hawaii takes great pride in our unwavering commitment to meeting each and every guest’s individual taste and exceeding expectations. We accomplish this by: Serving only the highest quality hand-cut steaks , and an array of the best local and imported seafood; Procuring the freshest produce for our salad bar; Offering an award-winning wine selection - Winner of the Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence, 36 years and counting; and Providing exemplary service and hospitality. Chuck’s of Hawaii—a monument of Santa Barbara’s Upper-State Street, leaving a lasting impression on the heart, mind, and palate.
Ca' Dario


Ca' Dario

Various Locations
805-884-9419

Ca' Dario Ristorante at 37 E. Victoria Street, Ca' Dario Ristorante at 1187 Coast Village Road in Montecito, and Ca' Dario Cucina Italiana at 250 Storke Road in Goleta now offer a family menu in addition to their regular menu. Ristorante and Cucina Italiana are now open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner and Sunday evening from 4-8 pm. Service is available for take-out, curbside pickup, and delivery with Restaurant Connection and GrubHub. DoorDash will be added soon. Ca' Dario Ristorante and Cucina Italiana are offering 20% off all delivery and phone orders. Call to order, or follow the link on any of our restaurant pages and enter the code DARIOTWENTY at checkout. Visit cadariorestaurants.com
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New Restaurants

Lulio at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara8301 Hollister Ave, Goleta 2025-06
Marisella at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara8301 Hollister Ave, Goleta 2025-06
The Win~Dow701 Chapala St, Santa Barbara 2025-06
Zapp Thai-Asian Food Truck51 Santa Felicia Dr, Goleta 2025-06
Drippin' Chicken416 State St Suite B, Santa Barbara 2025-05
Pascucci1230-A State St, Santa Barbara 2025-05
Corazon Cocina700 Linden Ave, Carpinteria 2025-05
Ospi1801 E Cabrillo Blvd #F, Santa Barbara 2025-05
Rozzi Pizza233 W Montecito St, Santa Barbara 2025-05
Starbucks402 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara 2025-05
Third Window Brewing700 Linden Ave, Carpinteria 2025-05
Tina's Pizza700 Linden Ave, Carpinteria 2025-05
Chop Chinese Food966 Embarcadero del Mar Unit C, Isla Vista 2025-04
Cutler's Distillery & Public House418 N Salsipuedes St, Santa Barbara 2025-04
El Rey Market101 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara 2025-04
Haas's Fine Ice Cream3987 State St Unit B, Santa Barbara 2025-03
Rusty's Pizza6583 Pardall Rd., Isla Vista 2025-03
Yetz's Deli901 Embarcadero del Mar, Isla Vista 2025-03
The Ellwood5905 Sandspit Rd, Goleta 2025-02
Elubia's Kitchen6578 Trigo Rd Unit A, Isla Vista 2025-02
Mission City Sandwich Shop1826 Cliff Dr Suite A, Santa Barbara 2025-02
Takashi Ramen7060 Hollister Ave Suite 102, Goleta 2025-02
White Caps Beach Club6769 Hollister Ave, Goleta 2025-02
Big T's Deli38 W. Victoria St, Santa Barbara 2025-01
Old Town Coffee955 Embarcadero del Mar, Isla Vista 2025-01
Masala Spice1919 Cliff Dr, Santa Barbara 2025-01
Mother Dough Bagels604 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara 2025-01
Clark's Oyster Bar1212 Coast Village Rd., Montecito 2024-12
Finney's Crafthouse & Kitchen6980 Market Place Dr., Goleta 2024-12
J's Hot Chicken inside Dave's Drip House199 S. Turnpike Rd Ste. 104, Goleta 2024-12
RH Firehouse Grill1486 E. Valley Rd., Montecito 2024-12
Bar Lou1198 Coast Village Rd. Montecito 2024-11
Validation Ale2840 De la Vina St. Ste. D, Santa Barbara 2024-11
Wingstop129 N. Fairview Ave., Goleta 2024-11
Cuso's Creamery620 State St. Santa Barbara 2024-10
Happy Cat Eats23 E. Cabrillo Blvd. Santa Barbara 2024-10
Lama Dog Tap Room3435 State St, Santa Barbara 2024-10
Namaste Indian Bistro1218 State St. Santa Barbara 2024-10
Sama Sama3435 State St, Santa Barbara 2024-10
Slodoco Donuts290 Storke Rd. Ste A, Goleta 2024-10
Alma Fonda Fina1024 Coast Village Rd., Ste. A, Montecito 2024-09
La Cantina199 S. Turnpike Rd., Ste. 106 2024-09
Santa Playa Mariscos1230 State St., Ste. C, Santa Barbara 2024-09
Teddy Rice966 Embarcadero Del Mar, Isla Vista 2024-08
Big Boss Burgers3007 De la Vina St. Santa Barbara 2024-08
Etty's Jewish Deli & Bakery524 Chapala St. Santa Barbara 2024-08
Pang Zi Noodle Shop4427 Hollister Ave. Santa Barbara 2024-07
Poke House811 State St, Ste. D, Santa Barbara 2024-07
Seven Bar & Kitchen235 W. Montecito St. Santa Barbara 2024-07
White Caps Beach Club120 E. Yanonali St. Santa Barbara 2024-07
Antojitos La Paloma6543 Pardall Rd., Isla Vista 2024-06
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Permanently Closed Restaurants

Namaste Indian Bistro1218 State St. Santa Barbara 2025-07
Soul Bites423 State St, Santa Barbara 2025-06
IHOP 1114 Casitas Pass Rd, Carpinteria 2025-06
Shintori Sushi3001 State St, Santa Barbara 2025-06
The Bistro at the Bacara Resort8301 Hollister Ave, Goleta 2025-06
Starbucks 1235 State St, Santa Barbara 2025-06
Thrifty Ice Cream/Rite Aid 199 N. Fairview Ave, Goleta 2025-06
Three Monkeys38 W. Victoria St, Santa Barbara 2025-06
Oaxaca Fresh721 Linden Ave, Carpinteria 2025-05
Pascucci509 State St, moved to 1230-A State 2025-05
Blaze Pizza 3925 State St, Santa Barbara 2025-05
The Cookie Plug918 State St, Santa Barbara 2025-04
Big T's Deli38 W. Victoria St, Santa Barbara 2025-04
Red Pepper966 Embarcadero Del Mar, Isla Vista 2025-03
Zen Yai Thai Cuisine425 State St, Santa Barbara 2025-02
PokeCeviche 901 Embarcadero del Mar, Isla Vista 2025-02
Fala Bar38 W. Victoria St, Santa Barbara 2025-01
Vons Chicken955 Embarcadero del Mar, Isla Vista 2025-01
Judge For Yourself Cafe1218 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara 2025-01
Kyle's Kitchen791 Chapala St, Santa Barbara 2025-01
Angel Oak at the Bacara Resort8301 Hollister Ave, Goleta 2025-01
Breakwater Restaurant107 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara 2025-01
Dawn Patrol324 State St, Santa Barbara 2025-01
Stella Mare's50 Los Patos Way, Montecito 2024-12
Louie's at the Upham Hotel1404 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara 2024-12
Pickles and Swiss 811 State St, Santa Barbara 2024-11
Wexler's Deli38 W. Victoria St., Santa Barbara 2024-11
Salty at the Beach113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara 2024-11
White Caps Beach Club120 Hollister St., Summerland 2024-10
Sweetie's Ice Cream Shop1826A Cliff Dr., Santa Barbara 2024-10
Green Table113 W. De la Guerra St, Santa Barbara 2024-10
Big Boss Burgers3007 De la Vina St. Santa Barbara 2024-09
Yona Redz Queso Tacos532 State St, Santa Barbara 2024-09
Rosarito966 Embarcadero Del Mar, Isla Vista 2024-08
Pueblo Pollo6578 Trigo Road, Isla Vista 2024-08
Recipes Bakery604 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara 2024-07
Old Town Coffee1131 State St, Santa barbara 2024-07
Pickles and Swiss 7060 Hollister Ave, Goleta 2024-07
Mesa Verde 1919 Cliff Dr, Santa Barbara 2024-07
Coast & Olive at Montecito Inn1295 Coast Village Rd, Santa Barbara 2024-06
Derf's2000 De la Vina St, Santa Barbara 2024-06
Pizza Mizza1114 State St, Santa Barbara 2024-06
Social Eats6521 Pardall Rd, Isla Vista 2024-05
Arnoldi's Cafe600 Olive St, Santa Barbara 2024-05
Jamba JuiceAt the UCen on the UCSB Campus 2024-05
Trattoria Vittoria30 E. Victoria St, Santa Barbara 2024-05
Oliver's1198 Coast Village Rd, Montecito 2024-04
Shalhoob's at the Market38 W. Victoria St, Santa Barbara 2024-04
Foxtail Kitchen and Bar14 E. Cota St, Santa Barbara 2024-04
Via Vai Trattoria & Pizzeria1483 East Valley Rd, Montecito 2024-04
Dank Bowl Kitchen901 Embarcadero Del Mar, Isla Vista 2024-03
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The Restaurant Guy

For aficionados of Santa Barbara's ever-evolving culinary scene, The Restaurant Guy blog has been required reading for openings, closings, and assorted in-betweens since the early 2000s.

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