Location: Summerland
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Find out what American restaurants to try in Summerland. This town’s name says it all: Summerland is a classic California beach town. Just five miles south of Santa Barbara, swing off Highway 101 to meander down Lillie Avenue, dotted with antique stores, cozy cafes and locally owned shops punctuated by charming cottages. The town’s central beach is framed by Lookout Park, where you can watch the breakers from above and take in the breathtaking views.
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10. Montecito Wine Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 75 reviews
We are a casual bistro with a California farm-to-table influence in a casual, family friendly environment
Reviewed By Mozo4ever
Nice little wine bistro with outside seating - perfect for nice warm sunny afternoon. And, as a bonus - wonderful live music adding to the atmosphere.
9. the stonehouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By gigistravelstheworld
We wanted to see San Ysidro Ranch but was not staying there so we booked Sunday Brunch there. I must say it was lovely. It is a three course brunch with so many great selections to choose from and so much food. Great service. I did get to see one of the rooms they were cleaning and it was nice but where we stayed (Belmond El Encanto) had more level grounds and the rooms were just as nice.
8. Tydes
Overall Ratings
4 based on 108 reviews
Overlooking Butterfly Beach, inside the Coral Casino Beach and Cabana Club, Tydes offers intimate indoor and outdoor oceanfront dining exclusively to Resort guests and members of the Club. Located on the historic cabana deck, with panoramic views atop the
Reviewed By BlakievanHemert
This restaurant is located in the Coral Casino Beach & Cabana Club, a private membership club, situated atop Butterfly Beach at Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara. The most recent menu had 3 choices for a stater, 4 choices plus a vegetarian option for the main course and 2 dessert choices. I was with 13 others and everyone was pleased with their selections.Our wait staff personnel were efficient and accommodating. The view and sound of the surf when seated outside provides an incredible ambience. Inside is special too with a large bar with an aquarian wrapped around it. The decor is thoughtfully well done.This is a classy place.
7. Plow & Angel Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 85 reviews
Enjoy a comfortable, convivial atmosphere in this locals' favorite. Famous for its mac 'n cheese and award winning ribs, the Plow and Angel is the place to see and be seen. The cozy ambiance is enhanced with original artwork, including gorgeous stained-gl
Reviewed By CaTraveler7777
This place is on the grounds of the San Ysidro Ranch, where we were staying. We ate outside under the trees that are laced with lights at night, making for a really romantic meal. The outside is much quieter and much more beautiful that the indoor seating. I had the quail, the octopus and the abalone for dinner and everything was great. Highly recommended.
6. Nugget
Overall Ratings
4 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By ransom007
There is free street parking in the area. The restaurant is decorated like a hunting lodge with trophy animal heads, license plates, photographs, and other items on the walls. There is full bar service. There are a few televisions, but I would not call it a sports bar. There are tables and booths as well as seating at the bar. The service is friendly and accommodating. The food was very good.
5. Bella Vista at Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara
Overall Ratings
4 based on 482 reviews
Bella Vista Restaurant is Santa Barbara's most beautiful premier al fresco oceanfront dining experience. With panoramic ocean and island views across Montecito's Butterfly Beach, guests will enjoy a contemporary Italian menu showcasing fresh California in
Reviewed By guybeau2016
Great selection off the menu and the buffet. I opted for the menu and was not disappointed. The food is excellent. It is simply a great spot.
4. Lucky's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 347 reviews
LUCKY'S is widely known for its exclusive selection of USDA Prime steaks, live Maine lobsters, no-nonsense cocktails and world class wine cellar. LUCKY'S remains one of a rare few to honor the no nonsense steak dinner traditions. From the moment youâre gr
Reviewed By chadesigndiva
This place has been special to me since I had a milestone birthday there and they went above and beyond to make it special, anytime we are anywhere near we have to go! The food is fabulous and the service is fantastic, patient and always ready with a great recommendation. I highly recommend it, you won't be sorry!
3. Honor Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 210 reviews
Reviewed By H7794NMdonnah
Love this place. Nice ambiance, great service and incredibly good food and drinks.Seafood cocktail that was just added as a special, is the best we have ever had. Also tried the buttermilk crispy chicken sandwich, which is a clear winner as well.Deviled eggs were excellent, but I recommend the seafood cocktail and chicken sandwich as the most recommended and clear stars!
2. Stonehouse Restaurant at San Ysidro Ranch
Overall Ratings
4 based on 329 reviews
Located in a 19th-century citrus packing house, The Stonehouse features a relaxing lounge with full bar service and a separate dining room with crackling fireplace and creek side views. Guests can dine under the romantic gaze of Southern California's star
Reviewed By MrGaucho1987
We visited the Stonehouse for our 30th Wedding Anniversary. We left with a special memory. Here's why. The SYR property, Stonehouse waiting area and dining room itself are straight out of a design magazine. Every manicured, spare-no-expense, square inch of this property is designed to welcome guests in luxury. The restaurant waiting area and dining patio seem endlessly poised, just waiting for the architectural digest photographer to show up. The service, from the kid at the front gate to the valets to the hostess to Robert our waiter all appeared well-schooled in the art of solid, unpretentious service. The food and drinks are not cheap. But given the premium setting, I did not expect bargain prices. The food was all good. My steak Diane was well prepared and flavorful, as was my wife's lamb, and we both enjoyed the bananas foster. The only downgrades (and they were few), was the 30-minute wait after our reservation due to a lingering table, and my forgotten after-dinner coffee. Both are certainly pardonable sins, but a perhaps a touch less so at $150 per person for dinner. All-in, this is a special occasion restaurant that deserves its outstanding reputation. Birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, proposals or just a special night out, do not forget the Stonehouse.
Top 10 Italian food in Summerland, California, United States
1. Summerland Beach Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 221 reviews
Reviewed By Ronald H
First of all, this restaurant is NOT on Summerland Beach; but rather on the opposite side of noisy Highway 101. Views from the deck are OK looking southeast; but blocked by the freeway traffic looking straight out to the ocean. Host was alert, friendly and efficient. Our server was fairly proficient, well trained; but short on personality and had zero peripheral vision. We were seated in the main thoroughfare between the kitchen and east dining room, so she had to pass our table frequently. No eye contact contact at all. I had to literally put my arm out into the aisle to ask for water, pico de gallo, a bigger spoon for my oatmeal and the check. Speaking of which, if you want a glass of water, it costs $1 to buy a bottle of water. They claim this is due to the drought, which was declared officially over last year. My wife ordered the Scrambled Egg dish with toast and fruit and I ordered the Oatmeal with sautéed bananas. The scrambled eggs were over-cooked, dry and rubbery, even the pico de Gallo couldnât help, so she just ate the toast and fruit. My Oatmeal was good, great bananas and plenty of walnuts and raisins. The spoon they gave me was really a childâs spoon, the handle so short I couldnât mix in the cream without getting my fingers into the oatmeal. I asked for a larger spoon; but that was all they had.When I asked our server to clear our plates, no mention of the uneaten eggs was forthcoming. Then we sat until our server came by with food for another table before I could literally wave my hand in front of her face to ask for the check. Then we sat some more. Finally the check arrived and the good news was we hadnât been charged for the pico de gallo. Good spot for locals that are used to the âlocal flavor â; but our last time to put up with the quirks and barely survivable service.
