🇺🇸 Santa Barbara Food Guide 🍷 Must-Try Spots!

Don’t miss these gems in Santa Barbara—bookmark them now! 📝 1️⃣ Santa Barbara Shellfish Company 📍 230 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, CA 93109 A iconic seafood spot on the pier—always busy! Their lobster 🦞 and crab 🦀 are huge, and the uni/scallops are freshly shucked. Abalone rice has a tangy twist, and the fried calamari is crispy perfection. 💰$70-80 per person. 2️⃣ Brophy Bros. 📍 119 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93109 Locals love this place! Outdoor glasshouse seating with harbor views ⛵🌊. The Clam Chowder is the richest ever—must-order! 🥣 Also try grilled oysters, seafood pasta, and salmon. Perfect for brunch. 💰$40-50 per person. 3️⃣ Lucky’s 📍 1279 Coast Village Rd, Montecito, CA 93108 A classic American steakhouse 🥩🔥 hidden in nearby Montecito. Upscale yet cozy—great for celebrations! Their black pepper steak is legendary (huge peppercorns!). Escargot and mushroom soup are also wins. 💰$100+ per person. 4️⃣ Cuso's Creamery 📍 620 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 A 4.9⭐ ice cream shop on State Street! Hand-drawn menu 🎨 with unique flavors like Ube Cotton Candy, Hot Honeycomb, Pistachio, and Cherry Chocolate. Generous scoops—everything is memorable! 🍦💖 5️⃣ Loquita Santa Barbara 📍 202 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Spanish tapas spot 🥘—so popular that reservations are essential! ⏰ (We missed out, but you shouldn’t!) #HiddenGems #SantaBarbaraEats #SeafoodLovers #Steakhouse #IceCreamDream