2025 Best Thanksgiving Restaurants in Santa Barbara Area

Dining Out for Thanksgiving in Santa Barbara

If laboring in the kitchen all day doesn't sound like your idea of a holiday, leave it to the professionals to prepare your Thanksgiving meal on Thursday, November 27, 2025.

For an all-American feast of turkey and all the trimmings, visit these Best Thanksgiving Restaurants in Santa Barbara. And best of all? No dishes to wash.

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bouchon
15/20
Santa Barbara and Central Coast cuisine complemented by local wines. See More

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Ca' Dario
14/20
Authentic northern Italian food in downtown Santa Barbara. See More

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Finch & Fork
14/20
Finch & Fork crafts seasonal menus reflective of the diversity of Santa Barbara. See More

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Holdren's Steaks & Seafood
14/20
A classic locally owned steakhouse in downtown Santa Barbara. See More

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Intermezzo Bar + Café
13/20
Wine-focused food and an intimate setting make this one of Santa Barbara’s favorite places to gather. See More

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Petros Winery & Restaurant
No Rating
Greek and Mediterranean staples at Petros Winery in Los Olivos. See More

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The Willows
14/20
Unexpected elegant dining is tucked away upstairs at The Chumash Casino Resort Hotel. See More

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