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A photo of Pony Cocktails + Kitchen restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(154)
££££
• Contemporary American • Santa Ynez
Booked 6 times today
Another wonderful dinner at Pony! Great waiter, terrific food & perfect ambiance!
A photo of Willows at Chumash Casino restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1759)
££££
• Contemporary American • Santa Ynez Valley
Booked 11 times today
the food was outstanding and our server went above and beyond to make sure we were happy!!
A photo of Bell’s restaurant
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4.9
Exceptional(787)
££££
• French • Los Alamos
Booked 34 times today
Fantastic dinner at Bell's. Every course was just....Chef's kiss. Our server was fantastic, the whole staff pitched in, and I think my wife felt like it was a wonderful birthday dinner. We will definitely be back!
A photo of Rare Society - Santa Barbara restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(207)
££££
• Steakhouse • Santa Barbara
Booked 19 times today
Food and service exceptional! Trevor our waiter was the most accommodating and knowledgeable! We had the executive, creamed spinach, and bourbon carrots. Really good and highly recommend. Butter cake at the end was large and a great finale to our meal.
A photo of Lucky's - Montecito restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(3239)
££££
• Steakhouse • Montecito
Booked 32 times today
Lasts night dinner was the highlight of our 3 week stay! We celebrated my husband’s birthday and the staff truly made him feel celebrated!
A photo of Oyster Loft restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(3934)
££££
• Seafood • Pismo Beach
Booked 40 times today
The views are amazing. The Scallops were excellent.
A photo of Ca Dario Montecito restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1126)
££££
• Italian • Montecito
Booked 24 times today
Always great consistent service from Alex. Food was absolutely delicious. I had the brown butter ravioli and my husband has the fusilli tartufatti which were both exquisite.
A photo of Olivella - Ojai Valley Inn restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(570)
££££
• Californian • Ojai
Booked 11 times today
We enjoyed our dinner quite a lot. Thank you to Alana for her great hospitality.
A photo of The Chanticlair - Santa Barbara restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(67)
££££
• Farm-to-table • Santa Barbara
Booked 10 times today
Creative food- like the rotating menu based on what is fresh/available from the farmers. I liked the splitting into rooms which helps with noise. Service was good, but a little spotty as things got busy, think it was just our server but not a big deal. I would definitely return!

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