The SB Public Market has a nice assortment of restaurants. We didn't really expect such a…read morewonderland of food and drink, and yet here it is. Went in to visit the new Seoulmate Kitchen. We kept hearing how authentic their food is, and they also have a delicious menu of Matcha and Cafe Specials. After walking in and noticing all the other food options, we all split up to visit the other spots within, and we then met at one of the many communal tables to share each other's selections. At our large table we had food from Corazon Cocina, Empty Bowl Gourmet Noodles, Wabi Sabi, Little Bird Kitchen, and Que (West Coast BBQ). They all paired nicely with draft beers and cocktails from Cooney's at the Market, and we even got desserts from Rori's Artisanal Creamery. Staff at each venue was very helpful making food suggestions, and even pointed out some of their own favorites there at the SBPM.

My first impression is that Whatever you are craving for you can get it here. A diverse selection…read moreof food vendors under one building. Not fast food type but a decent meal in a quick pace environment. Friendly and quick service. Like a food court type of arrangement but so much more. My favorite is seoul mate kitchen which offers some classic dishes with a fusion twist. I love the bento box here. Pick a protein among beef, pork belly, chicken Or tofu. It also comes with rice, half marinated egg, cucumber, carrots , and three veggie side dishes. A full meal without the need to do much thinking. Next is the ca'dario pizza, we got the parma pizza. I cannot stop eating it... maybe it is the crust Want to try the rori's artisanal creamery. There was a "be backed" sign on the register. We Waited for 10mins or so and had to go. Now i have one more reason to come back and visit. Parking is pretty convenient. City parking close by and offer first 45 minutes free parking,

I love olive oil stores, especially the ones in California have wonderful products. Viva Oil on…read moreState Street in the heart of Santa Barbara didn't disappoint! The store has a nice decor, airy, it's welcoming, has a wide variety of olive oils and balsamic vinegars with nice flavors (some fruit based - fig anyone?), nice staff and reasonable prices. Great place to shop at, you can get a set for a nice gift or a couple of bottles for dipping and salads at home!

I live in Santa Barbara, planning an out-of-town trip, and was looking for gift for a host at…read morewhose home I would be spending a couple of nights. Viva Oliva was perfect. A small, local company, they offer a large variety of very reasonably priced gift choices. The sales associate was very friendly and helpful. (I chose a beautiful gift box of gourmet olive oil/vinegar pairings.)

Such a wonderful little International Grocery, and chock full of specialty food items. Pretty much…read moresomething for everyone, and for every occasion. Nestled on the corner of East De La Guerra and Santa Barbara Streets, it's just a block off of State Street, and right across the street from the Santa Barbara Historical Museum. Thanks to Lea and her staff for keeping it all so well stocked, and with such out-of-the-ordinary items. We actually went in to prepare an upscale Charcuterie Board, and ended coming out with so many other things. Take note of their specialty beverage items. Along with plenty of different juices, we purchased several of the Tilden non-alcoholic Cocktails. Each one more delicious than the next. We've also visited to fill up with different lotions and potions. Our bathroom has never been so well stocked with quality items. And just when we thought we'd seen everything, we discovered the Sardine Pate in Spiced Olive Oil, and assorted Albacore Tuna and Smoked Salmon. Really, everytime we go in to The Eddy we discover another delicious treat. They also offer some fun gift boxes as perfect gift ideas, as well as some well crafted pottery. Can't say enough about how much The Eddy has to offer. You simply have to experience it yourself.

Excellent array of beautiful products from candles to food items. It is a delight just to enter…read morethe store. Great hostess gifts. Hope they might carry zeroe plant based caviar, unique plant cheeses and more plant based. But is still fun to peruse for a favorite salt or unique gift

We visited today from Chino Hills...and we had the most amazing experience…read more We walked in and asked to taste some oils. Cynthia helped us and allowed us to sample every single one. It sure made my parents first tasting experience so fun. They bought 3 large bottles, I bought 2....and they were all so good!!! Will definitely bring them back. Thank you so much Cynthia for your kindness!

After being to Il Fustino a couple times before, our family walked in to purchase more bottles of…read moreoil and vinegar as gifts. This visit, we were met with a very rude elderly woman that did not seem to appreciate customers at all. I asked for her name twice and she refused to give it to me. We have been here before and had a very pleasant experience, but this may have ended our shopping here. It was embarrassing.

We had a private omakase at our home. We opted for the 25 course. Julian was great! He's very…read moreattentive and detailed, the experience was also well paced. The Fish is very high quality and fresh, He has a wide variety and great selection. It was well worth the price and one of the bests omakases we have had in LA. If you were looking to book with him, this is your sign to do it! you won't regret it.

I booked Julian for my bachelorette party. Sadly, due to unforeseen cancellations I had to cancel…read moreat the last minute. Julian handled it with professionalism and was so helpful throughout the whole thing. He will certainly be my next call once I finally get to have this event!

What a great cheese shop! We purchased a container of La Tur, from Italy. We asked for a sample…read morebefore buying because it was a bit pricey and we wanted to be sure. One taste and we knew it was going home with us. We also bought a bag of Jose Andrés potato chips from Spain, that happened to complement the creamy cheese very nicely. Fun stop in Santa Barbara with a good vibe. We'll be back!

Absolutely love this shop! It's a must every time we road trip to Santa Barbara. We sampled quite…read morea few cheeses and bought more than we needed but couldn't decide between them picked up some tasty cured meat with fennel, some snacks from the shevles, some marinated sheep and goat cheese... It was a successful trip, to say the least.

Discovered this wonderful Santa Barbara maker of gourmet truffles and other chocolates just in time…read morefor the holiday season--YUM! Oh.My.Word. The gingerbread and coconut-enrobed peppermint truffles were absolutely outstanding, and my cadre of foodie recipients were both delighted and impressed. Even more outstanding was the sample of the white chocolate-chai-turmeric truffles; they are to die for. Unusual and completely wonderful, creamy, with a subtle blend of ingredients I'd never think of (but which worked to perfection). Owner Michelle is herself delightful, boxing up a fairly large special order promptly and quite prettily. Not only is she eager to accommodate her customers, but she even offered to deliver when circumstances put us in a bit of a bind. Highly recommended--Five Stars!

We've picked up lunch from Montecito Gourmet a few times, and the sandwiches are decent, if not the…read morebest in town. The menu is long with a lot of overlap in ingredients, many combinations of meat, cheese, and vegetables with a lot of condiments on your choice of bread. There are also salads and flatbread pinsas and various cheese and charcuterie platters. I've stayed home for the pick-ups so have yet to see the place in person, but it's worth noting that they do get overwhelmed by big orders. We got like eight sandwiches last time and the order took over half an hour longer than promised. My friend got an apology and a free cappuccino for his long wait--absolutely wasted, as my husband pointed out, on the one child-free adult in our party--and we all ate a late lunch. I've had a few of the sandwiches, and they've all been solid. The Montecito Club comes with roast turkey, honey baked ham, Swiss, Gruyere, mayo, lettuce, tomato, and avocado. The Butterfly Beach is another roast turkey sandwich, with prosciutto, French brie, mayo, lettuce, tomato, olive oil, and red wine vinegar (though it's worth noting that this one was better when I added balsamic at home). The Italian Style is a meaty, loaded sandwich with hot capicola, Italian Toscano salami, mortadella, provolone, lettuce, tomato, onion, kosher pickles, pepperoncini, olive oil, and red wine vinegar. I made the mistake of getting this juicy sandwich on a French roll, the soft bread got soggy almost immediately. This place gives you a lot of bread options, and I've found I like the sourdough, especially when I'm saving half of my sandwich for later. We usually hit Panino for easy sandwiches, but it's nice to mix it up once in a while. I'm sure we'll order from Montecito Gourmet again, and maybe I'll even land pick-up duty next time.

This is quite a good spot! They clearly invest in the quality of ingredients for everything they…read moredo. I got to try the Spanish chorizo and especially loved it. It's a bit of a hidden gem! The owner and staff members are super friendly and invested in making sure you have a great meal. They also have wine tasting and dinner services!

This place is a very consolidated Mercado, but offers a wide variety of meats, produce, and best of…read moreall a Fruteria & Ice Cream area. They have unique fruit and dairy popsicles, regular scoop ice cream, mangonadas, fruit cups, smoothies, and more. I mainly came in for some ice cream, but their produce prices are very good right now, so I will definitely be back to take advantage of that. The meat choices are endless from chicken, beef, pork, chorizo, longaniza, Cornish game hens, fajitas, and much more! There's plenty of fresh seafood to choose from as well as pre-made ceviches and aguachiles. They also have pre-made salsas that looked really good, and homemade flour tortillas. Parking is very limited here so you're better off parking on the street. Overall, a cute little market that I will definitely be shopping at for fresh produce and meats.

What a fun little market offering a good selection of fresh fish and meats, as well as and…read moreextensive selection of produce, breads and canned goods. Thanks to server Lupita who was very friendly and helpful. One of the highlights is their two different Ceviches. Either shrimp and/or white fish, both are spicy and delicious. Conveniently located on Montecito Street, right next to Rudy's Mexican Food, across the street from Santa Cruz Market, a block from Brewhouse, and around the corner from Lavender Inn, Brisas del Mar, and Inn by the Harbor.