Barbareño in Santa Barbara, California
Californian, New American, Santa Maria-style barbecue • New American fine-casual dining
205 W Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, US
What people say about Barbareño
Most diners who frequent Barbareño do not usually recall the establishment on account of a menu filled with well-known dishes but rather because of its unique Central Coast cuisine. The ricotta dumplings, eggamuffins, seafood, vegetables, and the Santa Maria-style barbecue seem to get mentioned the most, while the laid-back outdoor setting is a plus too. Many customers like it when the waiters can help them understand some of the more obscure dishes; however, a few find that the small portions cost a lot of money.
About Barbareño
Barbareño defines itself through the culinary heritage and foods found in the Central Coast of California. Instead of recreating one regional cuisine, the restaurant starts from local products, seafood, ranch influence, and Santa Maria barbeque.
This approach leads to the creation of the menu, which is connected to Santa Barbara but does not include all the tourist attractions. The ingredients that everyone knows might take surprising forms here, and the restaurant pays as much attention to the vegetables as to meats and seafood.
Travellers who are interested in dining focused on the farm produce will find the place especially suitable, as the menu features the products available in the area rather than the same dishes throughout the year. This means that visitors might find their favorite dish different from visit to visit.
The atmosphere is casual enough for a relaxing dinner, while the cuisine is elaborate. It would be a good choice for those who are interested in trying the tastes of the local California cuisine and do not mind ordering a few dishes to share.
What to try at Barbareño
- Bread and spread
- Eggamuffins
- Ranchero Scotch eggs
- Grilled avocado
- Local ahi crudo
- Ricotta dumplings
- Hope Ranch mussels
- Channel Island halibut
- Kurobuta pork chop
- Santa Maria BBQ
- Prime ribeye
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