Eat Drink Local Guide
Where to eat and drink in Santa Barbara County
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Food & Restaurants
Bob’s Well Bread
550 Bell St., Los Alamos2449 Baseline Ave, Ballard
805 344-3000
BobsWellBread.com
Making bread the old-fashioned way: handcrafted in small batches with the finest ingredients and baked to perfection in a custom-built stone-deck oven. Drop in to taste what visitors and journalists are raving about as “worth the drive”—signature Pain au Levain, award-winning artisanal breads, croissants and specialty pastries. All-day menu of made-to-order breakfast, lunch and weekly special dishes. Indoor-outdoor picturesque café. Thu–Mon 7am–6pm. Café closes at 3pm. Closed Tue and Wed.
Chocolate Maya
15 W. Gutierrez St., Santa Barbara
805 965-5956
ChocolateMaya.com
In times of duress, it’s good to know that you don’t have to go without chocolate. Chocolate Maya offers many different sizes and assortments of chocolate confections as well as chocolate bars that can be ordered online.
Chocolate Maya handmade chocolate confections: a variety of velvety truffles and chocolate-dipped temptations that are made from the highest-quality chocolate (Valrhona, Felchlin, Mesocacao including some small bean-to-bar artisans couverture) fresh local ingredients and some exotic findings from their travels overseas.
Olive Hill Farm
2901 Grand Ave., Los Olivos
805 693-0700
OliveHillFarm.com
Olive Hill Farm has a large assortment of olive oils, flavored olive oils, vinegars and table olives available online. Special tip: The bulk olive oil available in either a half or full gallon jug is a great value.
Specializing in local olive oils, flavored oils and balsamic vinegars as well as many locally produced food products. Olive oil and vinegar tastings with fresh local bread available. Open daily 11am–5pm.
Plow to Porch
805 895-7171
PlowToPorch.com
There is probably nothing more important to your health than making sure you are getting enough fruits, vegetables and other high quality whole foods. Having them delivered to your door every week makes it easy, safe and enjoyable. And supports our local farmers, too! If you haven’t already done so, this might be the perfect time to sign up for Plow to Porch. In addition to a variety of sizes of produce boxes, they offer many add-ons, such as local eggs, meat, seafood, condiments and prepared meal options.
Plow to Porch Organics is a local organic/pesticide-free produce and grocery delivery service to members who subscribe. They simplify the purchase of local fresh organic produce and other organic, local foods in order to inspire good nutrition, support local farmers, protect the environment and make eating healthy food fun!
Wine and Beer
Au Bon Climat
813 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara
805 963-7999
AuBonClimat.com
The tasting room and the Jim Clendenen Wine Library are known for world-class Chardonnays and Pinots. Jim Clendenen has been making wines of vision and character for over 30 years, along with other varietals. Amazing lineup of current releases and library wines available. Tasting room open Mon–Fri noon–6pm, Sat and Sun 11am–6pm.
Barden Wines
BardenWines.com
Barden focuses exclusively on wines sourced from Sta. Rita Hills, handcrafted by Margerum Wine Company. Select from current releases or exclusive Library Wines.
Buttonwood Farm Winery
1500 Alamo Pintado Rd., Solvang
805 688-3032
ButtonwoodWinery.com
In 1968 Betty Williams came to Buttonwood, creating a life that found expression through a connection with the land. The vineyard now has 33,000 vines with a mix of Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Marsanne, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Syrah. Tasting room open daily 11am–5pm.
Clementine Carter Wines (formerly Casa Dumetz)
388 Bell St., Los Alamos
805 344-1900
ClementineCarterWine.com
A boutique winery specializing in Rhône varietals crafted with premier Santa Barbara County fruit. Their wines are sold almost exclusively at their tasting room in historic Los Alamos and through their wine club. Open Thu noon–7pm; Fri–Sat 11am–7pm; Sun 11–6pm, Mon noon–4pm. Vineyard tours and barrel sampling available by appointment.
Margerum Wine Company
Tasting Room at the Hotel Californian, corner of Mason & Helena, Santa Barbara, 805 845-8435
Winery Tasting Room: 59 Industrial Way, Buellton, 805 686-8500
MargerumWines.com
Enjoy wine tasting at the new Tasting Room venue at the Hotel Californian in the Santa Barbara Funk Zone. Indoor and outdoor patio seating, with an indoor mezzanine that can host private events. Handcrafted Rhône varietal wines from Margerum Estate vineyard grapes and from grapes grown at top Santa Barbara County vineyards. The winery in Buellton is open on Sat–Sun for wine tasting and winery tours.
Riverbench Vineyard & Winery
137 Anacapa St., Ste. C., Santa Barbara, 805 324-4100
6020 Foxen Canyon Rd., Santa Maria, 805 937-8340
Riverbench.com
Established in 1973, when the first Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes were planted on the property. For years since then, some of the most renowned wineries have purchased Riverbench fruit for their wines. In 2004, Riverbench began producing their own still and sparkling wines in limited quantities, with many available exclusively through their tasting rooms in Santa Maria and Santa Barbara.
Specialty Retail
Ella & Louie
240 E. Hwy. 246, Suite 105, Buellton,
805 691-9106
EllaAndLouie.com
Floral designer Tracey Morris has two great loves: flowers and people. Relying on more than 25 years of design experience, Morris helps clients celebrate their big occasions with exquisite and expressive floral arrangements. Ella & Louie produces a range of looks from classic elegant designs or brightly colored flower crowns to unusual yet stylish.
Professional Services
American Riviera Bank
525 San Ysidro Rd., Montecito, 805-335-811
1033 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara, 805 965-5942
AmericanRivieraBank.com
It’s now more important than ever to support our local businesses and to bank local. And it’s reassuring to know American Riviera Bank immediately put in place procedures for ensuring the safety and support of their employees, customers and the community as a whole. They are now offering limited in-person visits and full support for online banking, ATMs, night drops and drive-up windows, as well as their excellent telephone customer service.
Offering a local and sustainable approach to banking. The founders of American Riviera Bank are a carefully selected group of successful, prominent, experienced and influential community and business leaders who understand the unique needs of the Santa Barbara community. Montecito branch open Mon–Thu 9am–5pm; Fri 9am–5:30pm. Santa Barbara branch open Mon–Thu 8am–5pm, Fri 8am–6pm.
SBCC Foundation
805 730-4401
SBCCFoundation.org
The SBCC Foundation was established in 1976 to provide Santa Barbara City College with private philanthropic support. The foundation acts in partnership with the college and bridges the gap between available public funding and institutional need, as determined by the college leadership. The SBCC Foundation provides more than $4 million annually for student success programs, scholarships, book grants and other critical needs of the college in order to support SBCC students as they prepare for careers, transfer to four-year universities and pursue lifelong learning goals.