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Barbareño in Santa Barbara

Barbareño in Santa Barbara

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4.6 (549)
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12:00 am - 8:30 pm
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10:42 am - 12:00 am
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12:00 am - 8:30 pm
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12:00 am - 8:30 pm
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12:00 am - 9:00 pm
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12:00 am - 9:00 pm
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12:00 am - 8:30 pm
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Barbareño

205 W Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

 https://www.barbareno.com/?utm_source=google
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Barbareño, the premier Californian restaurant in Santa Barbara, CA, offers a unique fusion of flavors and cuisines. Our chefs blend traditional American comfort food with modern twists and fresh, locally-sourced ingredients to create an unforgettable dining experience. As a Barbecue restaurant, we're passionate about slow-cooking meats to perfection, and our menu features a range of mouth-watering options to satisfy any craving. But we're more than just a BBQ joint - our Fusion approach means you'll find innovative dishes that blend the best of New American cuisine with international flair. At Barbareño, we're committed to sustainability and serving only the freshest, Organic ingredients. Our menu changes seasonally to reflect the best of what California has to offer, and our expert bartenders craft creative cocktails to pair perfectly with your meal. Join us at Barbareño, located in the heart of Santa Barbara at 205 W Canon Perdido St, CA 93101. Come taste the difference that fresh, locally-sourced ingredients and a passion for innovation can make.

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Daniel C Evans
Daniel C Evans -Local Guide
7 months ago
I've had the privilege of knowing Julian since we were undergraduates at the Claremont Colleges. After nearly a decade of operation, I finally got to eat at the beautiful restaurant he and Jesse have in Santa Barabara. This was without a doubt the...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Nicola
Nicola -Local Guide
5 years ago
Uninspiring interior for this Santa Barbara restaurant, which was too cold to eat in. The entrance door was always open while it was 49F outside.All the salads were excessively dressed with sauces covering up part of the taste.The fried chicken was the most disappointing dish...Read More
Joon Park
Joon Park -Local Guide
a year ago
We loved this restaurant. I had the grapefruit sake spritz and Kombucha (alcoholic). They were so subtle and refreshing. They used big chunks of tuna for Crudo. The New York stripe came with infused smoke, which made already amazing meat tastes even better. The BBQ...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Carole Scott
Carole Scott -Local Guide
5 years ago
Delicious food at Barbareño! I was very surprised at the size of the portions, they were significantly big. By the end of the meal, I could barely manage the dessert, which was amazing by the way. The mussels were excellent, the salad I got (can’t...Read More
Darlene Yao
Darlene Yao -Local Guide
4 months ago
Overall, great place that I would come back to and bring friends. The outdoor patio is lovely and it is dog friendly.The service was excellent and the best I've experienced in recent memory. Our waitress Sarah was friendly, attentive, proactive, and very knowledgeable of the...Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5
L G
L G -Local Guide
8 months ago
One of the most special meals we had in a long time. First time visiting this beautiful restaurant and could not have been better. We were helped by a very friendly and professional who made us feel comfortable and welcomed. The food is incredibly good,...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Monique Klemm
Monique Klemm -Local Guide
a year ago
I took my boyfriend here for his birthday at the end of January 2023. We enjoyed our first experience here.Since our first visit I’ve been looking forward to returning. He made a reservation for an early Mother’s Day celebration for me.We sat outside. I recommend...Read More
Wendi
Wendi -Local Guide
3 years ago
This is hands down the next restaurant I've eaten at in 2021 so far. The food is exceptionally flavors and fresh - we got the avocado and wings for appetizers, and then the acorn tag and Santa Maria bbq for the main. There is...Read More
Ekaterina O
Ekaterina O -Local Guide
2 years ago
Excellent service and incredible foodOur waitress was beyond knowledgeable and an excellent storyteller on the ingredients of all our meals. Everything is fresh and I believe most ingredients are locally sourced. Dessert was delicious!Reservations recommended.
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Corinne Walter
Corinne Walter -Local Guide
3 years ago
Excellent restaurant with food that will knock your foodie socks off! Every single dish we ate was phenomenal! It’s one thing to have food that is well prepared but quite another to artfully present unexpected flavors next to each other and create an experience. The...Read More
JONATHAN POTTER
JONATHAN POTTER -Local Guide
a year ago
Barbarenño was a delight – it is just far enough away from the bustle of State St to feel peaceful, but not too far to feel in the middle of nowhere. The outside seating was relaxed and yet classy. The service was perky...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Lilly
Lilly -Local Guide
2 years ago
Great food, good service, ok ambiance. Better options out there for the price but you won’t be disappointed.Food: 5/5From appetizers to entrees to dessert, everything was fantastic. The wagyu entree is rich and filling despite small portion size, especially with appetizers. The menu features enough...Read More
Andrea Estoque
Andrea Estoque -Local Guide
a month ago
This was our first time in Santa Barbara, and we chose to celebrate our anniversary dinner at Barbareño—and it was amazing! The food was absolutely delicious, with generous portions that left us completely satisfied. The Santa Maria BBQ was hands down our favorite—perfectly cooked and...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Milan Norling
Milan Norling -Local Guide
a year ago
I've tried many of the wonderful dining establishments in Santa Barbara, but Barbareño has taken the place as my favorite restaurant in town.We visited on a Wednesday evening, and enjoyed an intimate experience. From the moment you walk through the door, the service is remarkable....Read More
Sydney Goldrick
Sydney Goldrick -Local Guide
a week ago
What a cute spot! We used to live in Santa Barbara but had never been here. Funny enough, we were actually recommended this place by our bartender in Miami!Back for a visit, we made a reservation for a group of 5.The atmosphere was so cozy,...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Dan Maffucci
Dan Maffucci -Local Guide
a year ago
An exceptional dining experience. While the narrative behind the dishes, rooted in Santa Barbara’s history, sometimes felt a touch overstated, it hardly detracted from the overall brilliance of the meal. Our waiter was attentive without being overbearing, consistently refilling our water and checking in. The...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 3/5
Kathleen Azzopardi
Kathleen Azzopardi -Local Guide
a year ago
We went for our anniversary and were excited to try a new restaurant. They had imaginative dishes, but their sauces were very salty and overpowered their dishes. I was disappointed not being able to taste their acorn ravioli due to an intense miso (salty) sauce....Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
David Fleck
David Fleck -Local Guide
10 months ago
This is a no-brainer for a food experience that easily out classes many other restaurants. We did everything family style for a table of four. Everything was excellent and easily surpassed expectations. The tri-tip, grilled avocado, animal potatoes, ricotta dumplings, black cod,...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Cody Kwok
Cody Kwok -Local Guide
3 years ago
This is a very unique restaurant with chefs own twist on recipes. The techniques are top notch if nothing else, and to me they taste great but of the kind that infuse a new experience rather than pure flavor. First we had the eggamuffin that...Read More
Nandi
Nandi -Local Guide
2 years ago
Delicious local California fare in a warm and elegant setting. The food is partially grilled and smoked in their custom smoker, which makes for a delicious flavor of all their local and seasonal ingredients.In true California Style, the staff is incredibly attentive and relaxed, making...Read More
kevin johnson
kevin johnson -Local Guide
8 months ago
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Megan Scrimshaw- Hailey
Megan Scrimshaw- Hailey -Local Guide
4 months ago
Incredibly rich flavors. We had the halibut crudo (so fresh!!!) and the tomahawk platter. It was a great meal, nice quality fresh ingredients, and the service was good. They had non alcoholic cocktail options on the menu (ghia Mocktails) which were interesting to try.Dietary restrictions:...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Crafted Cocktails
Crafted Cocktails -Local Guide
6 months ago
From the moment we were greeted by the host to the very last goodbye, everybody on this staff was nice, welcoming, hard-working. The food is great, but the service is perfect and as far as I’m concerned, the reason I would come back many many...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
John Strasswimmer MD PhD
John Strasswimmer MD PhD -Local Guide
7 months ago
What a creative team. ** focus is on the flavors and textures. This photo of the mushroom “ lasagna” will not draw any visually-motivated instagram or tictok users. Rather the focus is on great food. First of all the chef restricts the team to source...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5
MrPeoplefirst
MrPeoplefirst -Local Guide
a year ago
First time to Barbareno and what an amazing experience. The wait staff was absolutely exceptional. She was very professional in every way and had a complete knowledge of her menu. We totally enjoyed a sharing of several suggested starters among the 4 of us followed...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Meredith W
Meredith W -Local Guide
a month ago
When I think of an ideal night- Barbareño provided that experience. We arrived much earlier than our initial reservation and Robbie kindly adjusted to seat us early. Cole then waited on our table and his general knowledge of the menu, area, food etc was SO...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Dylan Wright
Dylan Wright -Local Guide
3 weeks ago
A wonderful experience in every way possible. Our server went above and beyond to make sure we were happy and that we had everything we need. She even talked the kitchen into letting us take a loaf of their amazing sourdough bread after we loved...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Carol Bowar
Carol Bowar
a month ago
We LOVED this place! Six of us coming in at the last minute, the food was truly incredible, every bite was delicious, we shared a salad, two entrees and the Chicken Platter, AMAZING! The service is top notch and the bill affordable. We...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Shawn Daugherty
Shawn Daugherty
3 months ago
Perfection! We went to Barbareño for our wedding dinner after a small ceremony at the Santa Barbara Courthouse, and it was exactly what we hoped for! The food was delicious and the service was wonderful. The restaurant wasn't too loud or crowded so it still...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Bret Kitchell
Bret Kitchell -Local Guide
4 months ago
Food was decent, but the pricing seemed considerably higher than other comparable restaurants in Santa Barbara (The Lark, for example). I don’t mind paying a premium for a fine meal, but the price to quality ratio felt off here. It’s not bad food, but it...Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Kathleen Reynoso
Kathleen Reynoso
4 months ago
Our only issue is with the waitress. She kept saying to order 2-3 plates because they're small and would barely feed the two of us. She then told us we should order 3-5 platters because they're shareable and would be a few bites for...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Ojai Valley Brewery
Ojai Valley Brewery
5 months ago
Simultaneously impeccable, precise, casual, welcoming, soulful, and quite simply one of the best restaurants in Santa Barbara, full stop. It’s everything that people who know how to dine want, and it’s all given to you with easy, exceptional service. I say this as a...Read More

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