This year, when we polled our staff, contributors, and trusted cadre of restaurant-loving friends, more than 30 nominations poured in for our seventh annual Foodie Awards, from the priciest places in town all the way to tasty, much-easier-on-the-wallet taquerías.
To us, that’s strong evidence that the restaurant scene continues to evolve, expand, and excite in Santa Barbara, where the culinary culture shows no signs of abating.
After much discussion, we trimmed that list of 30-plus down to these 10 Foodie Award winners, which represent a wide variety of dining cuisines, service styles, and price points. Enjoy reading, and then start eating!