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Santa Barbara Shellfish Company
230 Stearns Wharf
966-6676
Located on Santa
Barbara’s historic
Stearns Wharf
overlooking the harbor,
the ocean, the
hillsides, and nearby
mountains, the
Shellfish Company has
been the destination for
fresh shellfish in Santa
Barbara for over 25
years. Santa Barbara Shellfish Company is open for lunch
and dinner and specializes in steamed crab, local lobster and
ridgeback shrimp. Other popular items include New England
Clam Chowder, Lobster Tacos, Coconut Shrimp, and other
traditional seafood items.
GOLETA
Pastavino
6920 Marketplace Drive 685-7300
This new Goleta eatery
offers traditional Italian
food such as calamari
fritti, buffalo di Mozzarella,
and bruschetta as
appetizers, and Fettuccini
with Mushroom, Cream
Sauce, and Penne Pasta
with Chicken, but “with a
twist” that includes lobster and shrimp crepes. Entrées include
New York Strip, Veal Chop Parmesan and other treats. Open for
Lunch and Dinner. Happy Hour 4-6pm with specials on wine,
martinis, and beer.
OJAI
Ojai Valley Inn
905 Country Club Road (888) 697-8780
Inspired by the many
microclimates of the area and
the bounty they bring, a rich
California harvest is served
each day in its restaurants.
Rosemary, basil, tarragon,
thyme, lavender and lemon
grass are harvested from the
Inn’s herb gardens. Local
farmers and ranchers supply
fresh, wholesome menu
ingredients for which Ojai has
become famous. Dining at any
of the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa’s four distinctive restaurants is a
worthwhile endeavor, as would be a day on the links at the
excellent Ojai Valley Inn Golf Course!
WINERIES
Carr Winery
414 North Salsipuedes Street 965-7985
Carr Winery is a small
ten-year-old
handcrafted winery
located in a 1940’s
Quonset Hut in
downtown Santa
Barbara. It produces
2500 cases annually
and all of its
production is handled
at the downtown
location. Guests can enjoy a glass of wine in the grotto with
a view of the barrel room. Late night in the barrel room guests
can indulge in bottle service, wines by the glass, and library
wines in the candlelit winery until 11pm. Live music every
Thursday, Friday and Saturday night.
Moby Dick
220 Stearns Wharf 965-0549
We all miss
the late
Sonny and Al
Steinman,
longtime
part-owners/
managers of
this quirky
but charming
eatery at the
far end of
Stearns Wharf that features spectacular views of Santa
Barbara’s harbor and coastline. Moby Dick is virtually
surrounded in glass, with views from every table, but when a
guest insisted upon a “window” seat and there simply were
none available, Al would haul out a portable window and set it
alongside the table. Moby Dick offers fish, lobster, clam
chowder, fish and chips and plenty more. A great place to
watch the sunset. Happy Hour 4-7pm.
Olio e Limone Ristorante
17 West Victoria Street 899-2699
Olio e Limone (“Oil and
Lemon,” in Italian) is
the brainchild of the
husband-and-wife
team of Alberto and
Elaine Morello, who
rely on the integrity of
their ingredients and
the quality of the
preparation to offer
“Santa Barbara
creative, authentic Zagat-rated Italian cuisine served in an
inviting atmosphere with European hospitality.” Visible through
a glass wall is the dining room’s focal point, the wine cellar,
which represents the eatery’s 250-plus selection award-
winning wine list. Private dining in the Cucina Room is
available for up to 40 guests.
Renaud’s Bakery
3315 State Street, 569-2400
This authentic
French bakery,
with its absolutely
delectable
croissants, is
busy all the time
and the first-rate,
buttery, flaky
croissants are the
first to go, so get
here early for a
real Gallic treat.
Renaud’s is located in Loreto Plaza, and specializes in a
wide selection of wholesome French pastries. The
breakfast and lunch menu is composed of egg dishes,
sandwiches and salads and represents Renaud’s personal
favorites. Renaud’s brewed coffees and teas are proudly
100% Organic. Come smell the air and practice your
French.
Santa Barbara FisHouse
101 East Cabrillo Blvd
966-2112
Open daily for
lunch and
dinner and
located on
Santa Barbara’s
East Beach
waterfront,
across from
Stearns Wharf,
the Santa
Barbara
FisHouse is a
perfect destination for ocean-side dining, and features patio
seating by an open fire pit. Specialty drinks include a Lemon
Drop or Key Lime Pie Martini, Mojitos, Mai Tais, and more.
Along with an extensive seafood selection, the FisHouse offers
Rib-Eye and New York steaks, baby back ribs, Hawaiian
chicken and many other land-based offerings.
Elements
129 East Anapamu Street 884-9218
Across the street from, and
overlooking one of America’s
most beautiful public
buildings, the Santa Barbara
Courthouse and its Sunken
Gardens, Elements serves
lunch, Sunday Brunch, dinner
and offers a lively Happy
Hour Monday through Friday.
Elements is also one of Santa Barbara’s premier caterers, and
offers exceptional wines for sale at its online wine store - www.
elementsrestaurantandbar.com.
Holdren’s Steakhouse
512 State Street 965-3363
6920 Marketplace Drive 685-8900
The top-sirloin steak
sandwich, grilled
chicken sandwich, fresh
Ahi tuna sashimi salad,
and grilled chicken
Caesar are just a few of
the items available on
the lunch menu. Dinner
includes jumbo scallops
over risotto,
Bouillabaisse, pan-
roasted salmon,
Jalapeno and Pepperjack
crusted pork chop, rack
of lamb, and, of course,
steak specials, all of
which are made from
U.S.D.A. Prime Midwestern corn-fed beef, aged to their chefs’
exact specifications. Holdren’s also boasts an extensive wine
list with over 200 selections, enough to choose from to
accompany any meal. Sunday brunch is also served.
The Melting Pot
608 Anacapa Street 845-4444
It’s all about
fondue at The
Melting Pot, where
diners are
encouraged to dip
into something
different, like a Big
Night Out four-
course dinner
featuring a cheese
fondue, salad, filet
mignon, lobster
tail, shrimp Diablo
and any number of items fondue style, and a fondue dessert.
A la carte is also offered. Specialty drinks and local wines by
the glass are featured and Sunday through Thursday from 5
pm to 7 pm is Happy Hour.
Miró
8301 Hollister Ave at Bacara Resort & Spa 968-0100
Miró is a refined
refuge with stunning
views, featuring two
genuine Joan Miro
sculptures, a top-
rated chef offering a
sophisticated
Basque-Catalonian
menu that accents
fresh, organic, and
native-grown
ingredients, and a world-class wine cellar. Special items include
oak-grilled lamb chops, pan-roasted lobster, foie gras, and local
items depending upon the time of year and the inclination of the
chef. Herbs and vegetables grown on Bacara’s 1,000-acre ranch
adjacent to the resort are used extensively.
EATERIES GUIDE