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Restaurants near Motel 6 Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Motel 6 Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North serves as a convenient and comfortable base for exploring the beautiful Santa Barbara area, making it a popular choice for visitors. Where to Eat Near Motel 6 Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North? Just a short drive from the motel, you'll discover a vibrant dining scene that caters to diverse palates. Savor contemporary American dishes in elegant settings, or indulge in fresh sushi and Asian-inspired flavors at casual dining spots that boast waterfront views. The area also features lively taverns offering hearty American comfort food and unique dining experiences with local ingredients. Whether you're in the mood for upscale dining or relaxed meals, you'll find options that elevate your culinary adventure. Enjoy a delightful meal that enhances your stay in this stunning coastal city.
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1. Corktree Cellars
4.1
Excellent(7)
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• American • Carpinteria
Booked 1 time today
Located in the charming beach town of Carpinteria, CA our restaurant has been a local favorite for 17 years. Under new ownership since 2022 we've brought fresh energy with a full bar, live music and lively late night weekends. Our SoCal inspired menu includes seafood, juicy burgers, hearty salads, shareable tapas, tacos, robust entrees, a creative kids menu and daily happy hour. Enjoy big screen TVs with multiple sports packages from our dining room, bar seating or communal high tops. Join us for live musicians, open mic night or karaoke. We've also got a big cozy patio with a view and of course our signature wine wall. Weekends we have extended hours with late nite bites after 9:00. Locally owned and operated, we're your go-to spot for great food, drinks and entertainment in Carpinteria. See you at The Cork!
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2. The Lark - Santa Barbara
4.7
Exceptional(2700)
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• Contemporary American • Santa Barbara
Booked 107 times today
For Large Party reservations (8+ guests), please reach out to host@thelarksb.comThe Lark pays homage to the history of California train travel and tributes the treasured and long gone Santa Barbara Fish Market, built in the 1920’s as a commercial fish processing plant, shipping their seafood products throughout the state by rail. With an imaginative yet approachable menu created by the gifted Jason Paluska, The Lark celebrates everything found around Santa Barbara County – wineries, farms, ocean and natural beauty. The stunning design strives to connect to the past and the future, using discovered objects from the past and blending them with modern, urban and industrial materials to spectacular effect.
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3. Loquita
4.7
Exceptional(1056)
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• Spanish • Santa Barbara
Booked 52 times today
Located at the gateway to Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone, Loquita serves Spanish-inspired tapas, wood-fired seafood and meats, and signature seasonal paella crafted with locally sourced ingredients.Our wine list features premier Spanish varietals and exceptional local wines that pair perfectly with the menu, while our cocktail program highlights Spanish vermouths, farmers’ market Sangria, and the king of Spanish cocktails — the Gin-and-Tonic.Experience the warmth, flavor, and spirit of Spain — right here in Santa Barbara.
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4. Tre Lune
4.9
Exceptional(2416)
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• Italian • Montecito
Booked 46 times today
"Upbeat and comfortable, serving real-deal pastas and pizzas that make you feel like you're in Italy again." - ZAGAT 2010 Fresh fish, veal scaloppini, osso buco, prime steaks, Kobe-beef burgers, organic salads, and house-made desserts. Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner-Cocktails. Award Winner of Italian wines list.Please call to make reservations.
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5. Lucky's - Montecito
4.8
Exceptional(3228)
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• Steakhouse • Montecito
Booked 33 times today
LUCKY'S is widely known for its exclusive selection of USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, farmer's market vegetables, no-nonsense cocktails and world class wine cellar. For take-out, please call the restaurant.We do not accept bar table reservations online, please call the restaurant.For larger parties, please call or email the restaurant directly.
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6. Stonehouse at San Ysidro Ranch
4.9
Exceptional(3349)
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• Contemporary American • Santa Barbara
Booked 34 times today
The Stonehouse, located in a beautiful 19th-century citrus packing house, offers an unparalleled dining experience. Dine in the elegant dining room by a crackling fireplace, in the garden beneath our loquat trees, on the tucked-away veranda, or on our romantic ocean-view terrace. Chef Matthew Johnson creates evocative regional cuisine using fresh herbs and vegetables from the Ranch's onsite organic chef's garden. The Stonehouse holds a Wine Spectator Grand Award, one of the most decorated wine programs on the Central Coast. For cocktails, visit The Speakeasy, named to Forbes Travel Guide's 2026 Hotel Star Bars, one of just 37 in the world, for an intimate, nostalgic evening.Please note: While we do our best to accommodate seating requests, specific locations, including our terrace, cannot be guaranteed.
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7. Monte's
4.7
Exceptional(174)
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• Californian • Santa Barbara
Booked 32 times today
Monte's is a neighborhood farm-to-table restaurant featuring produce from our very own farm, Rincon Hill Farm in Carpinteria. The kitchen is led by former Restaurant at Meadowood and Providence alumnus Daniel Kim, focusing on vegetable-forward California-Korean cuisine. We believe in great ingredients, thoughtful cooking and genuine hospitality that is comfortable, unpretentious and easy to enjoy any day of the week.Winner of the MICHELIN Green Star Award in 2026 for Sustainability.An Endwell Hospitality Restaurant.
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8. OKU
4.6
Exceptional(2185)
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• Asian • Santa Barbara
Booked 88 times today
Tina Takaya, proprietor, welcomes you to our newest two story restaurant on the water. We feel the key to success is our passion for creating the highest quality food and warm friendly service. We hope you will enjoy your experience as much as we enjoyed creating it for you."We want Locals to feel like Family and Visitors to feel like Locals"Our menu draws from Asian favorites that inspire and excite such as Wagyu Steak, Japanese Sushi, Chinese Dumplings, Garlic Noodles and fresh local seafood.We are located in the heart of Santa Barbara’s Waterfront and Funk Zone Districts. Come enjoy lunch or dinner, soak in the sun by day at our waterfront rooftop bar while sipping on a refreshing cocktail surrounded by our beautiful ocean vista and by night, enjoy lounging by the fireplace after a delicious meal and a great glass of wine.Our chef uses the freshest ingredients from central coast farmers and local fisherman to create dishes with the best of what California has to offer.
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9. Toma Restaurant & Bar
4.8
Exceptional(6018)
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• Italian • Santa Barbara
Booked 24 times today
Toma Restaurant and Bar a waterfront bistro, located along Santa Barbara's picturesque Cabrillo Blvd. Experience Santa Barbara waterfront's most romantic restaurant. Savor exquisite Italian and Mediterranean inspired dishes from Santa Barbara's seasonal bounty, supporting our local fisherman, farmers, foragers and food artisans. Pour over local and Italian wines along with a full bar of handcrafted cocktails and spirits. Enjoy warm and attentive service while dining window side with a view of the enchanting Santa Barbara harbor.
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10. Ospi Montecito
4.7
Exceptional(232)
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• Italian • Santa Barbara
Booked 55 times today
Cal-Italian coastal elegance never tasted so good. Ospi Montecito at The Post is Chef Jackson Kalb’s newest destination for your favorite dinner party.Building on the success of Ospi Venice, Brentwood, and Costa Mesa, we’re serving up our must-try house-made pastas and crispy Romana-tonda pizzas, plus our first-ever breakfast offering, and an exclusive wood-grilled selection featuring locally sourced meat, seafood, and seasonal vegetables from our top-quality vendors. Thoughtfully curated wines and inventive craft cocktails make it the perfect place for a dining destination any time of day.Ospi Montecito reimagines Italian cuisine with modern sophistication, delivering a dining experience as effortlessly refined as the community it calls home.

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