Palazzio's, 1026 State St., Generous portions of pastas and salads. One entree and a half salad is enough to feed up to three people. Every fifteen minutes waiters walk around with freshly baked garlic rolls that are to die for.
Arigato Sushi, 1225 State St., Unbelievably good sushi.
East Sushi & Thai, 1208 State St. Across the street from Arigato, very good and a lot less crowded than Arigato.
Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 Stagecoach Rd., Stop for lunch on your way out to wine taste -- off the 154. Great location and great food. Fun atmosphere on weekend nights with live music. Dinner is more expensive, $17-29.
Brophy Bros., Breakwater at the Harbor, great seafood, known for clam chowder, the setting cannot be beat.
Montecito Café, 1295 Coast Village Rd., Montecito. Try the coconut cake.
Pascucci, 729 State St., Santa Barbara's best affordable Italian food.
Café Buenos Aires,1316 State St., Serves the tastiest parts of the tastiest animals. Good Argentinian beef; the empanadas are great. Chicken, pork, all good. Definite focus on meat here. Good mojito's. The outdoor dining is nice in almost all weathers-it has heaters although not every seat feels the warmth. Pretty courtyard with lighted fountain (the water is a bit dirty and it splashes on the tables next to it). Live Argentinian band some nights, beautiful music.
Chuck's of Hawaii, 3888 State St., 113 Harbor Way, (805) 564-1200, A great cut of beef. Try anything with artichokes.
The Palace Grill, 8 E. Cota St. This place celebrates the cuisine of New Orleans. It has a fun, yet laid back atmosphere with great service. Try the Caribbean coconut shrimp!
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