Barbareño

Barbareño Join us in celebrating California's Central Coast. We want this to be a restaurant that could not exist anywhere else.
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The word Barbareño comes from the name of the original Chumash dialect that was spoken in the area, which now lies on the coast of California's Santa Barbara Channel between Rincon Point and Point Conception. A place that embodies where we are, how we got here, and the moment in which we're living. Where the food is not only locally sourced, but also locally inspired. And where our guests can slow

down and fully appreciate all that our home has to offer. With our cuisine, we strive to shed new light on familiar foods and ingredients. Ranch dressing, avocados, Santa Maria barbeque--these foods, along with many others, are all rooted in this area. By taking these as a starting point and applying the creativity of our chefs, we hope to reinterpret these well known foods in a new way, to help further define a modern micro-regional style of cooking specific to Santa Barbara and the Central Coast.

We’re really excited to welcome Chef Jason Carter to Barbareño as our new Chef de Cuisine.Carter is a familiar face in S...
08/20/2026

We’re really excited to welcome Chef Jason Carter to Barbareño as our new Chef de Cuisine.

Carter is a familiar face in Santa Barbara’s culinary community, and we’ve long admired his deep understanding of the Central Coast, thoughtful approach to seasonal cooking, and genuine appreciation for the ingredients and traditions that make this place so special.

We’re excited to have his perspective, experience, and leadership in our kitchen, and to see where he helps take Barbareño next.

Please join us in welcoming Carter to the team! We’re very happy to have him here.

08/18/2026

Rincon Pergola ☀️

this weekend, we had the pleasure of catering a lovely wedding at a stunning venue. it’s moments like these that make summer unforgettable.

To our Barbareño community,We’re honored to be nominated in three categories for this year’s Best of Santa Barbara®: Ste...
08/14/2026

To our Barbareño community,

We’re honored to be nominated in three categories for this year’s Best of Santa Barbara®: Stellar Service, Best Barbecue, and Best Wine List.

While we’re proud of all three nominations, we’re especially hoping to earn your vote for Stellar Service.

If you’ve dined with us, you know that our team is the heart of Barbareño. The warmth, hospitality, and genuine care they bring to service every night are what make this restaurant special.

Voting is open through August 26.

Thank you for supporting local restaurants, local hospitality, and our incredible team. We truly couldn’t do this without you.

It’s all in the details... and this tablescape is looking grape. 🍇💜 Every bloom, bunch, and place setting was thoughtful...
07/03/2026

It’s all in the details... and this tablescape is looking grape. 🍇💜 Every bloom, bunch, and place setting was thoughtfully curated to create a celebration as beautiful as the memories made.

06/08/2026

A place for life’s special moments and what’s more special than graduation weekend?

We still have limited availability remaining. Call now to reserve one of our final spots and celebrate your graduate the right way!

05/07/2026

Our favorite weekly moments are the little ones

Address

205 W Canon Perdido Street
Santa Barbara, CA
93101

Opening Hours

Wednesday 5pm - 9pm
Thursday 5pm - 9:30pm
Friday 5pm - 9:30pm
Saturday 5pm - 9:30pm
Sunday 5pm - 9:30pm

Telephone

+18059639591

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