Barbareño - (Near Santa Barbara, CA)

5 /5 Gorland G.: We had a great time here. The service was superb, and the food was excellent. We liked the sourdough with cultured butter/local olive oil/bacon-date jam. The crispy potato skin chips that came with the burger were delicious and creative — absolutely one of a kind! I also enjoyed the mussels; this was the only place I’ve been to where they removed the beards (the hairy part) from the mussels before cooking. The only thing I would point out is that the portions for the mussels dish and the pasta dish were really small — more like appetizer size instead of entrée size. Keep that in mind when you order. Overall, it was a great experience for us!

5 /5 mike AP: Excellent restaurant with authentic and great service and delicious food with amazing flavors. We got the pork belly, sweet corn tagliatelle and the Mcmuffins. I had no idea they were invented in Santa Barbara but thanks to our waitress who explained their take on the McMuffin. For dinner we had the ranch chicken which was delicious and filling and of course I had to get that baked California as it was so striking in the pictures. It was delicious and full of so many different flavors, loved it. It was a lovely day trip to Santa Barbara for food, wine and cocktails!

5 /5 Dan Sherman: This is not Mexican or south American food. The service is excellent and the atmosphere on the balcony is great but the food isnt traditional in anyway. My wife liked it but had a challenge because it was so different from her culture food. The lamb is gamey but good, the avocado is a bit odd, and the mcgriddle thing is way off. I dont recommend the mcgriddle thing, its a pancake with whip cream (yes ricotta and something else but taste like whipped cream). We liked the risotto but thought it was squash. Our server and the service was very good and we enjoyed the patio with the heaters. It was just unusual overall but fun.

5 /5 Kress F: Exquisite culinary experience, amazing flavors and creative preparation. The Chipotle eggs were wonderful, highly recommended. The fried chicken is very, very good - wonderful quality ingredients throughout, and the sauces are outstanding. The steak is stellar, like somebody massaged those baby cows just for us to consume. The service was outstanding, and the atmosphere cozy and unique. The Baked California is an experience all its own. Homage to cannabis and Baked Alaska all at once... It was not what we expected, and it was very tasty. Delicious all around, we will definitely return. Loved this place.

5 /5 Eliza Priluzki: What an amazing experience! We had a fantastic time at Barbareno. Everything we ordered was delicious. My daughter has celiac disease, and Cole was able to accommodate our dishes to make them gluten-free. He was attentive and went above and beyond. When my son mentioned that he felt sore and needed magnesium, Cole suggested to bring pickles, as they can also be helpful. Additionally, when my daughter accidentally ate a chili pepper, he immediately brought her milk to relieve the burning sensation. We had such an amazing time and truly enjoyed the service and conversations with Cole. Thank you!