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1. Bar Le Côte
4.9
Exceptional(274)
$$$$
• Seafood • Los Olivos
Booked 25 times today
Bar Le Côte is a stylish seafood tavern located in Los Olivos, California. Inspired by the daily catch of the Central Coast and the modern cuisine of Europe’s seaside capitals, our team prepares thoughtful maritime fare in a casual, social atmosphere.We have very limited patio seating and do not allow dogs to dine indoors. If you would like to reserve an outdoor table please email us at info@barlecote.com and we will do our best to accommodate your request.We hold a portion of our tables for walk-ins, however we do recommend a reservation to guarantee being seated. We give all reservations a 15 minute grace period before being released to other guests. Thank you for your understanding!* Please note that ride shares and taxis can be hard to come by in the valley, especially later in the evening. We will always do our best to assist in getting you a ride, but please plan accordingly *
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2. Coast Range & Vaquero Bar
4.5
Awesome(128)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Santa Ynez
Booked 25 times today
Central Coast steak and seafood restaurant from accomplished chefs. Amazing wine list. Full bar, open 10 am to 12 am. Excellent steaks and fresh, local seafood. Brunch Wednesday through Monday. Michelin mentioned since 2022.
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3. OKU
4.7
Exceptional(2055)
$$$$
• Asian • Santa Barbara
Booked 60 times today
Tina Takaya, proprietor, welcomes you to our newest two story restaurant on the water. We feel the key to success is our passion for creating the highest quality food and warm friendly service. We hope you will enjoy your experience as much as we enjoyed creating it for you."We want Locals to feel like Family and Visitors to feel like Locals"Our menu draws from Asian favorites that inspire and excite such as Wagyu Steak, Japanese Sushi, Chinese Dumplings, Garlic Noodles and fresh local seafood.We are located in the heart of Santa Barbara’s Waterfront and Funk Zone Districts. Come enjoy lunch or dinner, soak in the sun by day at our waterfront rooftop bar while sipping on a refreshing cocktail surrounded by our beautiful ocean vista and by night, enjoy lounging by the fireplace after a delicious meal and a great glass of wine.Our chef uses the freshest ingredients from central coast farmers and local fisherman to create dishes with the best of what California has to offer.
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4. Dom's Taverna
4.7
Exceptional(165)
$$$$
• Basque • Santa Barbara
Booked 22 times today
Nestled in the heart of Santa Barbara’s historic El Pueblo Viejo, DOM’S Taverna celebrates the bold, soulful flavors of Basque cuisine made with the freshest ingredients from California’s central coast. From wood-grilled seafood to rustic stews and vermouth-driven cocktails, we bring together fire, salt, and story.From 3:00 to 5:00 PM & 9:00 to 11:00 PM, we offer a limited bar bites menu. Our full lunch menu is only available up until 3:00 PM, and our full dinner menu is only available from 5:00 to 9:00 PM. We hold reservations for 15 minutes. Please note, dining time ends at the original booking time to honor all guests.
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5. The Oak - Ojai Valley Inn
4.7
Exceptional(871)
$$$$
• Californian • Ojai
Booked 27 times today
The Oak offers daily breakfast, lunch and dinner experiences featuring locally sourced products and ingredients. Guests have a choice of indoor dining or al fresco dining under the pergola. The Oak offers dramatic views overlooking 200-year-old oak trees and our championship golf course. In keeping with the relaxed atmosphere of the restaurant, the dress code is Resort Casual. We kindly request no pool wear.
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6. Caya Restaurant
4.1
Excellent(413)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Santa Barbara
Booked 6 times today
Inspired by the fresh coastal flavors of Santa Barbara, CAYA restaurant invites everyone to “Come As You Are” for a modern culinary adventure paired with a mood as relaxed and inviting as a California sunset.Embark on a delectable journey through the West Coast with our seasonal menus influenced by sustainably sourced local ingredients and global cuisine inspirations. From social gatherings to intimate dinners, indulge in the relaxed and inviting indoor and outdoor atmosphere while your tastebuds savor the culinary traditions of the west through nostalgic homemade dishes and signature craft cocktails.
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7. Far Western Tavern
4.7
Exceptional(1156)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Orcutt / Santa Maria
Booked 3 times today
Far Western Tavern is a foodie's paradise. Their menu, inspired by local traditions, is full of California ranch cuisine and Santa Maria Style Barbecue. Reviews rave about the 'excellent food, great drinks', 'superb food', and 'delicious surf and turf'. The 'superb, satisfying dining extravaganza' and 'great service' consistently make the dining experience 'consistently wonderful'. So, if you're in Orcutt, it's definitely a must-visit place!
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  • Bill
    California Central Coast •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Really good, everything was exceptional from food to the service, just a little noisy
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    Far Western Tavern$$$$• Steakhouse• Orcutt / Santa Maria
    •
    4.7
  • Aaron
    Los Angeles •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Always an amazing experience…the food the service, everything
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    Coast Range & Vaquero Bar$$$$• Steakhouse• Santa Ynez
    •
    4.5
  • Allison
    California Central Coast •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Dom’s was incredible! Our waitress was very knowledgeable about all the dishes, drinks and wines. The food was amazing! Ever dish we shared was so tasty! Especially loved the fried artichokes, arugula snap pea salad, whole cooked fish and we tried two beautiful deserts! There were 3 of us and we all enjoyed every bite! Can’t wait to return!
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    Dom's Taverna$$$$• Basque• Santa Barbara
    •
    4.7
  • Thomas
    Seattle / Eastern Washington •115 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Service was great and the food was wonderful. We shared four small plates- a scallop and yellowtail crudo, a salad and some roasted oysters. All were great. The interior design was also a plus.
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    Bar Le Côte$$$$• Seafood• Los Olivos
    •
    4.9
  • Carly
    Kansas City / Kansas •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Amazing! Everybody loves Raymond roll was so good
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    OKU$$$$• Asian• Santa Barbara
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    4.7

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