Visit Campus Restaurants
This is a list of just some of our favorite local restaurants. We have tried to provide a list that includes many different cuisines at different price points. If you have a favorite that you would like to share with us, please email us at alumni@132072.com.
| Restaurant | Address | Phone | Type/Description | Cost |
| Montecito | ||||
| Bree’osh Bakery Café Montecito | 1150 Coast Village Rd | 805-570 - 9151 | Breakfast/Brunch. Enjoy fresh pastries and brioches served at this French bakery and coffee shop. Note: Closes at 2pm. |
$$ |
| China Palace | 1070 Coast Village Rd | 805-565-9380 | Lunch/Dinner. Try Crispy Walnut Shrimp, Garlic Sautéed Green Beans or General’s Chicken. | $$ |
| the Honor Bar | 1255 Coast Village Rd | 805-969 - 6964 | Lunch/Dinner. Offers a more formal dining experience. | $$ |
| Jeannine’s Bakery | 1253 Coast Village Rd | 805-969 - 0088 | Breakfast/Brunch. A local favorite! Yummy pastries. Montecito and Santa Barbara Note: All locations close at 3 pm. |
$$ |
| Panino | 1212 Coast Village Rd | 805-963-3700 | Lunch/Dinner. Enjoy the vast selection of delectable soups, salads, and sandwiches at this favorite shop. Another location 834 Santa Barbara St Santa Barbara | $$ |
| Montecito Wine Bistro | 516 San Ysidro Rd | 805-969-7520 | Lunch/Dinner. Here you can enjoy farmer's market vegetables and a mostly Californian wine list. | $$ |
| Rori’s Artisanal Creamery | 1024 Coast Village Rd | 805-770 - 2266 | Dessert. Right down the road from campus is this incredible ice cream! (also in Santa Barbara & Carpinteria) | $$-$$$ |
| Via Vai Trattoria | 1483 East Valley Rd | 805-565 - 9393 | Lunch/Dinner. A family favorite for traditional Italian cuisine. Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan. | $$ - $$$ |
| Santa Barbara | ||||
| Backyard Bowls | 331 Motor Way | 805-845 - 5379 | Lunch/Snack. Enjoy an acai bowl here! Multiple locations throughout Santa Barbara and Goleta. | $ |
| Boathouse at Hendry’s Beach | 2981 Cliff Dr | 805-898 - 2628 | Lunch/Dinner. Enjoy the delicious upscale atmosphere & seafood. | $$ |
| Crushcakes & Café | 1315 Anacapa St | 805-963 – 9353 | SB & Goleta - Lunch/Dessert. Enjoy one of the many cupcake creations they have to offer! They also offer sandwiches and soups. Note: Closes at 4 pm. | $$ |
| East Beach Tacos | 3608, 226 S Milpas St | 805-770 - 2761 | Lunch/Dinner. A local favorite! Enjoy some tacos and watch the neighboring batting cages. | $ |
| El Paseo Mexican Restaurant | 813 Anacapa St | 805-962-6050 | Lunch/Dinner. Nestled in a beautiful historic courtyard, the guacamole is prepared tableside. | $$ |
| Eureka! | 601 Paseo Nuevo | 805-618-3388 | Lunch/Dinner. An one-of-a-kind burger bar experience serving a wide selection of burgers & sides. This is a student favorite! | $$ |
| Flavor of India | 3026 State St | 805-682 - 6561 | Lunch/Dinner. Enjoy Indian cuisine at this local, family-run restaurant! Voted best for 25 years! | $$ |
| 503 State St | 805-845 - 9039 | Lunch/Dinner. Another student favorite for good and inexpensive food! Enjoy their Japanese cuisine. | $ | |
| Jack’s Bistro & Famous Bagels | 3305, 53 S Milpas St | 805-564 – 4331 | Breakfast/Brunch. Grab some of the best bagels in town over in the Milpas Shopping Center. It is a student favorite! (also in Carpinteria) | $$ |
| Jill’s Place | 632 Santa Barbara Street | 805-963-0378 | Lunch/Dinner. A local parent favorite with a friendly staff and environment! Most known for its tasty steaks and cocktails but offers a variety of culinary delights. Note: Closed Sunday | $$ |
| Longboard’s Grill | 210 Stearns Wharf | 805-963-3111 | Lunch/Dinner. Surf-side dining on the wharf. Fun place for late night fish ‘n chips or deep fried oreos. | $$ |
| Loquita | 202 State St | 805-880 - 3380 | Lunch/Dinner. Spanish tapas with a cozy vibe and a beautiful patio out back. | $$$ |
| Los Agaves | 600 N Milpas St | 805-564-2626 | Lunch/Dinner. Serving authentic Mexican dishes filled with flavor and a home-feel style. 600 N Milpas St, 2911 De La Vina St.,7024 Market Place Drive | |
| Lucky Penny | 127 Anacapa St | 805-284 - 0358 | Lunch/Dinner. Enjoy this pizzeria and coffeehouse combo that our students love! | $$ |
| McConnell’s | 728 State St | 805-324 - 4402 | Dessert. Locals rave about this ice cream! The original is located on 201 W Mission St. | $$ |
| Panino | 834 Santa Barbara St | 805-963-3700 | Lunch/Dinner. Enjoy the vast selection of delectable soups, salads, and sandwiches at this favorite shop. Another location right in Montecito at 1212 Coast Village Rd! | $$ |
| Pascucci | 509 State St | 805-963-8123 | Lunch/Dinner. Affordable and delicious Italian cuisine. Start with the basil tomato soup. | $$ |
| Sama Sama Kitchen | 1208 State St | 805-965 - 4566 | Dinner. A menu meant to share of Southeast Asian cuisine can be enjoyed indoors or out in their courtyard strung with lights! Note: the courtyard is closed on Sundays. | $$-$$$ |
| Scarlett Begonia | 11 W Victoria St #10 | 805-770 – 2143 | Breakfast/Brunch.A casual eatery downtown offering American style breakfast and lunch. Note: Closes at 2 pm. |
$$-$$$ |
| Soho Restaurant & Music Club | 1221 State St | 805-962 - 7776 | Dinner. Enjoy your meal with some live music! (Maybe even music from Westmont musicians) | $$-$$$ |
| South Coast Deli | 1436 Chapala St | 805-560-9800 | Lunch - One of Santa Barbara’s best sandwich shops. Quick bites, American, Vegetarian Friendly | $ |
| Taffy’s Pizza | 2026 De La Vina St | 805-687 - 3083 | Lunch/Dinner. Every year our Spring Sing winners have a pizza party here! Try out their delicious pizza, pasta, and hot sandwiches indoors or in their garden patio. | $ |
| The Lark | 131 Anacapa St | 805-284 - 0370 | Dinner. With a menu that is made to share and a fancy atmosphere. | $$-$$$ |
| The Palace Grill | 8 E. Cota St | 805-963-5000 | Lunch/Dinner. Spicy Cajun & Creole dishes. Don’t be surprised if the wait staff bursts into song. | $$-$$$ |
| Via Maestra | 3343 State St | 805-565 – 9381 | Lunch/Dinner. Great upscale Italian eatery. | $$-$$$ |
| Goleta | ||||
| Cajun Kitchen | 6831 Hollister St | 805-571-1517 | American, Café, Vegetarian | $$-$$$ |
| Crushcakes & Café | 5392 Hollister Ave | (805) 845-2780 | Breakfast/Lunch Cafes, Bakeries, Desserts (Also 2nd location in Santa Barbara) | SS |
| Del Pueblo Café | 5134 Hollister Ave | 805-692-8800 | Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner, Mexican, Spanish, Vegan Friendly | $$-$$$ |
| Goleta Coffee Co | 177 S Turnpike | 805-964-8344 | American, Café - 7 - 3 PM | $ |
| Goleta Sushi House | 5744 Hollister Ave | Japanese, Sushi, Asian. Lunch/Dinner | $$-$$$ | |
| Jane at the Market Place | 6940 Market Dr | 805-770-5388 | Lunch/Dinner, American, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options | $$-$$$ |
| Kyle's Kitchen | 7000 Hollister | 805-845-3436 | Lunch/Dinner, American, Fast Food, 4 locations | $ |
| Rockfire Grill | 6583 Pardall Rd | (805) 770-3432 | Pizza, Burgers, Chicken Wings | $ |
| Carpinteria | ||||
| Corktree Cellars Wine Bar & Biastro | 910 Linden Ave | 805-684-1400 | American, Lunch/Dinner Closed Sundays | $$-$$$ |
| Giannfranco's Trattoria | 666 Linden Ave | 805-684-0720 | Italian, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options. Lunch/Dinner | $$-$$$ |
| Jack’s Bistro & Famous Bagels | 5050 Carpinteria Ave | 805-566-1558 | Breakfast/Brunch. Grab some of the best bagels in town over in the Milpas Shopping Center. It is a student favorite! | $ |
| Lucky Llama Coffee | 5100 Carpinteria Ave | 805-684-8811 | Quick BitesCafeVegetarian Friendly | $$-$$$ |
| Padaro Beach Grill | 3765 Santa Claus Ln, Carpinteria | 805-566-9800 | American(traditional), Juice Bars & Smoothies, Seafood --Lunch Dinner | $$ |
| Siam Elephant Thai Restaurant | 509 Linden Ave | 805-684-2391 | Asian, Thai, Vegetarian Friendly (Lunch/Dinner) | $$-$$$ |
| Sushi Teri | 970 Linden Ave | 805-745-1314 | Japanese, Sushi, Asian. Lunch/Dinner | $$-$$$ |
| Teddy's By the Sea | 5096 Carpinteria Ave | 805-566-0567 | American, Bar, Seafood - Lunch/Dinner | $$-$$$ |
| Uncle Chen Restaurant | 1025 Casitas Pass Rd | 805-566-3334 | Asian, Chinese, Taiwanese - Lunch/Dinner | $$-$$$ |
| Worker Bee Café | 973 Linden Ave | 805-745-1828 | American, Café, Breakfast & Brunch | $$, $$$ |
| Zookers Restaurant | 5404 Carpinteria Ave | 805-684-8893 | American, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options - Lunch/Dinner | $$-$$$ |
| Summerland | ||||
| Nugget | 2328 Lillie Ave | 805-969-9135 | American, Lunch/Dinner | $$-$$$ |
| Red Kettle Coffee | 2275 Ortega Hill Rd, #A | Quick Bites. Café Open: Mon-Thurs 7AM - 2 PM, Fri-Sun 7AM-4PM | $$-$$$ | |
| Summerland Beach Café | 2294 Lillie Ave | 805-969- 1019 | Breakfast/Brunch. A 1800’s style Victorian beach house turned café serves delicious breakfast! | $$ |