Our Finest Restaurants

Montecito Cafe 1295 Coast Village Road Montecito, CA (805) 969-3392		This comfortable restaurant still serves up sensational California Cuisine at bargain prices. Margaret manages the front while husband Mark Huston cooks each dish to order. Everything here is consistent and creative. The only drawback is getting a reservation which can be a challenge. On a weekend plan on standing in line. But once seated you'll find dishes like the grilled chicken breast, roasted Anaheim chilies, red onion & tomato, ($8.25), has a magical contrast between the spicy chili and succulent chicken. Don’t miss the New York pepper steak with cabernet sauce and sun-dried tomatoes, ($14.95). The fresh fish, which changes daily such as sea bass ($12.95), is a great choice. Also save room for desserts which are homemade and almost always worth the calories.
Palace Grill American, Cajun/Creole 8 E Cota St Santa Barbara, CA (805) 963-5000		"One of - America's Best Restaurants" according to the Zagat National Restaurant Survey. The Palace is the definitive contemporary American grill, featuring fine grilled steaks and fresh seafood, a large selection of delicious pastas., American Regional specialties, such as our popular Blackened Crawfish-stuffed Filet mignon, and our Louisiana Bread Pudding Souffle, with Whiskey Cream Sauce. Lively, high-energy atmosphere, featuring fun spontaneous events such as our group sing-a-long, "special event" nights, and guest entertainers. Limited reservations 963-5000. Valet Parking available evenings.
Pane E Vino 1482 East Valley Road Montecito, CA (805) 969-9274		This charming trattoria in upper Montecito, which serves fine northern Italian cuisine, is a favorite among the community's elite and their guests. At night, the green-shuttered windows in the patio outside are illuminated by tiny white lights strung in an old oak tree, while the space indoors is more elegant. Both areas are busy with real Italian waiters.
Paradise Cafe Inc. American, Californian, Seafood 702 Anacapa St Santa Barbara, CA (805) 962-4416		Steaks, chops, fresh fish, burgers and salads are featured in this unique Old Santa Barbara setting. Oak wood and garlic from the grill permeate the patio and dining rooms. Lively bar and casual ambiance. Cocktails and excellent wine list. Lunch daily from 11 a.m. Dinner every day from 4:30 'til 11 p.m. Sunday breakfast from 8:30 a.m. Patio Dining.
The Stonehouse Restaurant 900 San Ysidro Lane Montecito, CA (805) 969-5046 Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.		The Stonehouse is located at the breathtakingly beautiful San Ysidro Ranch in the foothills of Montecito. A waystation for monks in the 1700s, the ranch has been the location for John and Jackie Kennedy's honeymoon and a hideaway for celebrities since the 1930s. It is now a member of Relais & Chateaux and is considered one of the 300 best hotels in the world.
Trattoria Mollie 1250 Coast Village Road Santa Barbara, CA (805) 565-9381		If I was going to die tomorrow, tonight I'd want to have dinner at Trattoria Mollie. And I would order seconds of most of my favorite dishes. It's enough that Mollie is one of the most dynamic and charming people in the restaurant business, but she has a talent in the kitchen that even rivals her bubbly personality. Start with a pizza margarita. It is simple and perfect, the way a great pizza tastes in Europe. Then order an arugula and bresola salad. Savory and refreshing. Mollie's bread will bring tears to your eyes, it is always warm, fresh from the oven and the olive oil dipping sauce is addictive. For a main course, her fresh homemade pastas are excellent and she grills a wonderful streak Florentine style. Don't miss her homemade gelatos, especially the chocolate, crema and coffee. Dress: Jackets in the evening
The Wine Bistro French, Mediterranean 1280 Coast Village Rd Montecito, CA (805) 969-3955		For 10 years a favorite among Santa Barbara locals and tourists, the Wine Bistro offers excellent Provincial French & Mediterranean Rim cuisine. Dine on the beautiful patio or Indoors among local artwork In a comfortable bistro setting. The menu features such entrees as the pan roasted chicken with haricots verts and housemade frites or delicately seared sea scallops on asparagus risotto with osetra caviar and forest mushrooms. Chef Katherine DIttmann's inventive daily specials are paired with wines from the extensive Wine list; up to 30 wines by the glass available. Lunch and dinner daily