Dining in our Modern Times
Dining in our Modern Times (will touch base about this edgy brewer later on) is a delicate balance between ambiance and taste. The more chic, the better tasting the food it seems.
RESTAURANTS
FLOR DE MAIZ
Photo: Flor de Maiz
Lets start with our locals favorite cuisine, Mexican. The newest restaurant to hit the scene on the waterfront, Flor de Maiz has made quite the splash. Taking over the place of the old El Torito, Carlos Luna (the talented owner of the Los Agaves Restaurants) has introduced an innovative twist on Oaxacan cuisine. Its decor and bar scene have already created quite the social scene as the “it place to be”.
29 E Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 869-6524
Hours: Sun - Thur 11am -9pm, Fri & Sat 11am-11pm
OLIVER’S OF MONTECITO
Photo: Olivers of Montecito
It may be vegan, but it packs a punch. Located in the place of the infamous Montecito Sports bar, Peabody’s Restaurant, Oliver’s offers healthy alternatives and creative cocktails while perched above Coast Village Road.
oliversofmontecito.com
1198 Coast Village Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
(805) 969-0834
Hours: Tues, Weds, Thurs, Sun 11:30am -2:30pm & 5-9pm, Fri & Sat 11:30am-2:30pm & 5pm-9:30pm CLOSED MONDAYS
Photo: Olivers of Montecito
OKU
Photo: Oku
Next to the already mentioned Flor de Maiz is the newest Sushi digs. With an alluring menu of Asian flavors set with a Purple backdrop, it will not disappoint. Already offering a rooftop bar and waterfront setting, rumor has it that they will soon also be offering late-night snack spot right next door.
29 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 690-1650
Hours: Open Daily 11:30-10pm with Happy Hour served 2:30-5:30pm
SOCIAL LOUNGES
PEAR SOCIAL
Photo: Pearl Social Lab
The new “Les Merchands” certainly entertains. Pearl Social is an intimate cocktail and music bar that offers light bites. The perfect start or end to a date or a ladies night. The space is inviting yet intimate.
pearlsocialsb.com
131 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 284-0380
Hours: Sun- Thurs 5:00-11:00pm, Fri & Sat 5:00-12:00am
ROSEWOOD MIRAMAR
Photo: Rosewood Miramar Instagram
“Open daily for lunch, the day-to-night beachfront destination presents a memorable venue for guests to socialize over music and plentiful activities including shuffleboard and fireside s’mores under glittering festoon lights on the outdoor deck.” If this isn’t your style, you can always head inside to the Manor Bar and enjoy a scotch on the rocks while listening to the piano fireside.
rosewoodhotels.com/en/miramar-beach-montecito
1759 S Jameson Ln, Montecito, CA 93108
(805) 900-8388
Hours: 12:00pm - 7:00pm Daily
TY LOUNGE (BILTMORE FOUR SEASONS BAR)
Photo: Ty Lounge
I have been coming here since I was a little girl for High Tea with my mother, but now I come for the cocktails.
fourseasons.com/santabarbara/dining/lounges/ty_lounge
1260 Channel Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
(805) 969-2261
Hours: Mon- Thurs 3:00pm-11:00pm, Friday 3:00pm-1:00am, Saturday 1:00pm-12:00am
MODERN TIMES
Photo: Modern Times
If beer is your thing… this is the place to be. Tucked behind the Shaker Mill this Academy of Recreational Sciences is a place you don’t want to miss for a great happy hour beer and atmosphere.
moderntimesbeer.com/tasting-room/santa-barbara
418 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 566-9194
Hours: Sun-Weds 11:00am-11:00pm Thurs-Sat 11:00am-12:00am