Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.6 out of 5
Outstanding | 5403 reviews

What OpenTable Diner likes about Barbareño:
Ricotta Balls amazing, Ranch Chicken delicious, Santa Maria BBQ tender and delicious, Pork Chop dry and lacked flavor, ESPECIAL Lamb Flat Bread was amazing best item we tried, Beet salad was decent. Baked California tasted like Marijuana. Service and Location are great! View all feedback. What Lorenzo C doesn't like about Barbareño:
Our group was really looking forward to trying this restaurant, and while the food was decent overall, there was nothing truly exceptional—except for the tri-tip, which was absolutely delicious. The bread was fresh, and it came with a garlic butter that was outstanding. I have to admit that I’m not a huge fan of uni, but we decided to try the Uni Caesar. Unfortunately, it was quite bitter and had an unusual aftertast... View all feedback.

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Menu
3.6 ★ from 20 reviews
Corine
12.01.2023 - 16:54

Amazing service, really high quality local products. We enjoyed some of the dishes more than others (the cod was too sweet and the carrots too heavily spiced) b...

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Edgardo
12.01.2023 - 16:54

We couldn't eat there. the restaurant cried and canceled our reservation due to a personal outbreak of covid. I hope I can eat it soon one day.

Orland
12.01.2023 - 16:54

We had a wonderful dinner! the ricotta dumpling and market vegetables were the highlight of the meal so delicious! our server cole was great, we will be back!

Yazmin
12.01.2023 - 16:54

Wanted to like it based on the menu. But pretty much every dish disappointed. Dessert was best part. Uni pasta was decent but overall everything was forgettable...

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Mikel
12.01.2023 - 16:54

Very creative menu and friendly staff. Food was delicious

Opentable
4.9 ★ from 9 reviews
OpenTable
05.08.2023 - 12:33

We love this place! Great food, excellent service, love the smokey wood smell of the grill. We’ll be back!

ojaicutie
05.08.2023 - 12:33

Really nice food, service and (outside) ambiance. A little pricey and could use a broader wine selection at the low end

gayleb
05.08.2023 - 12:33

Unique delicious dishes Great service Both indoor and outdoor dining options

Lifeisshorteatwell
05.08.2023 - 12:33

Very good early Sunday dinner. Lots of flavors and layers to the dishes fun and innovative.

OpenTable
05.08.2023 - 12:33

Ricotta Balls amazing, Ranch Chicken delicious, Santa Maria BBQ tender and delicious, Pork Chop dry and lacked flavor, ESPECIAL Lamb Flat Bread was amazing best...

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Google
4.6 ★ from 515 reviews
Sam
19.11.2023 - 05:49

Fantastic food and service as always. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Santa Maria BBQ, Black Cod, Grille...

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ashley
19.11.2023 - 05:49

Just come here! Everything was amazing and a full experience. Loved that everything felt special to the restaurant Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $50–100 F...

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JONATHAN
19.11.2023 - 05:49

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 outsid...

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Anna
18.11.2023 - 18:43

I've visited this restaurant several times, and each visit just keeps getting better. I recently went with my family and enjoyed outstanding food and service. T...

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Doug
19.11.2023 - 05:49

Barbareño is a restaurant that you simply cannot miss. If you find yourself in Santa Barbara, don't hesitate—just go. I was in Santa Barbara for the first time...

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Yelp
4.6 ★ from 513 reviews
Mia
19.11.2023 - 05:49

Exquisite food, remarkable service, and quintessential Santa Barbara ambiance make this restaurant a true favorite. Low attitude, high class, with genuine staff...

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Jaime
19.11.2023 - 05:49

The animal potatoes had a gourmet twist reminiscent of Animal Fries from In-N-Out. They featured an intriguing mix of textures and were seasoned perfectly. The...

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Elizabeth
19.11.2023 - 05:49

We celebrated our anniversary at this restaurant, and it was absolutely delightful! We started with the dumplings, which were bursting with flavor. I had the tr...

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Lorenzo
19.11.2023 - 05:49

Our group was really looking forward to trying this restaurant, and while the food was decent overall, there was nothing truly exceptional—except for the tri-ti...

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Facebook
4.3 ★ from 244 reviews
Foursquare
4.4 ★ from 45 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.5 ★ from 303 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.5 ★ from 1408 reviews
Gastroranking-us
4.0 ★ from 436 reviews

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