RESTAURANTS TO TRY THIS SUMMER
New restaurants worth your summer nights: here's a list of the newest dining spots in Santa Barbara that have caught our attention - from cozy happy hour patios to wood-fired kitchens. Whether you're celebrating or just craving something new, here's where Santa Barbara's dining scene is heading this season.
Mendocino Farms: The popular fast-casual lunch spot just opened a new location in Santa Barbara's La Cumbre Plaza. Sandwiches, salads, wraps, and more - all made with quality local ingredients.
Montes: Montecito's Lower Village recently welcomed Montes, a farm-to-table neighborhood restaurant exploring California cooking. Using produce from Rincon Hill Farms in Carpinteria, Montes offers a variety of delicious meals including burgers, steak, seafood and more. Plus an extensive beverage and wine list.
Little Mountain: Another new Lower Village addition, Little Mountain is a vibrant and healthful new restaurant celebrating the flavors of California's Central Coast. Offering a curated menu of fresh seafood, vegetable dishes, and wood-fired meats, in an elegantly rustic Spanish-Colonial setting.
Aegean: This new Downtown restaurant serves all your Mediterranean favorites, including hummus, falafel, kebab, and more. A curated wine list + Indoor and outdoor seating is available for guests.
Bistro Amasa: A neighborhood bistro inside Santa Barbara's historic Upham Hotel, providing lunch, dinner, and cocktails. Serving modern American Fare, like steak frites and twice baked potatoes, in a classic Victorian style setting.
Sunstone Wine Lounge: This organic Santa Ynez vineyard, winery, and villa opened an off-site tasting room on Montecito's Coast Village Road. Choose from a wide selection of award-winning wines and enjoy tasting flights or wine by the glass + small bites in a relaxed, lounge setting.
Sandbar: This recently renovated local favorite returned with a new look, blending chic and coastal aesthetics with a laidback atmosphere. Serving elevated Mexican food + premium drinks in a sun-soaked patio & expansive bar area.
