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The King's List
Santa Barbara
The finest tables in Santa Barbara, adjudicated by King's Score.
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# The King's List — Santa Barbara
**Barbareño** stands as the pinnacle of Santa Barbara dining, showcasing Californian cuisine at the $$$$ price point. Convivo offers Italian excellence as a formidable contender, equally positioned in the luxury segment with its own distinctive approach to fine dining.
1
Barbareño
In contention
2
Convivo
In contention
3
The Stonehouse
In contention
4
Caruso's
In contention
5
Finch & Fork
In contention
6
Loquita
In contention
7
Lure Fish House
In contention
8
Silvers Omakase
In contention
9
Brophy Bros.
In contention
10
The Stonehouse San Ysidro Ranch
In contention
11
Boathouse at Hendry's Beach
In contention
12
Toma Restaurant & Bar
In contention
13
Bibi Ji
In contention
14
Olio e Limone Ristorante
In contention
15
The Lark
In contention
16
Lucky Penny
In contention
17
Sama Sama Kitchen
In contention
18
Santo Mezcal
In contention
19
Yoichi's
In contention
20
Bouchon Santa Barbara
In contention
21
Los Agaves
In contention
22
Carusos Rosewood Miramar
In contention
23
Bouchon Santa Barbara
In contention
How the order is decided
Tables with three or more member reviews rank on their King's Score — a trust-weighted 0–100 built from real diners and never from us — and always sit above the unreviewed field. Everything still In contention is held in a provisional, stable order until the Court weighs in. Arrows show movement since last week. Featured tables are labelled and never outrank an earned score.