Santa Barbara Shellfish Co. was founded on the pier in 1980 as a place for local fishermen to sell their freshest catches of the day. Slowly, they started taking the seafood being sold and cooking it ...

Seafood expert chef Dom Crisp sets his sights on California’s Central Coast with his forthcoming Basque-leaning restaurant, Dom’s Taverna, debuting on August 22. With the opening, he joins a growing ...

With Santa Barbara and Montecito’s proximity to the Pacific Ocean, it’s no wonder the charming Central Coast towns have so many superlative options for sushi. Local catches like Santa Barbara uni, ...

Loquita is one of those places Santa Barbarans go to feel like a tourist in their own town, the food is so transportively good and the setting so refreshingly vibrant. After two or three tapas — try ...

“At Loquita, our passion lies in creating moments that bring people together,” said Joe Schneider, general manager. “We celebrate the flavors and traditions of Spain while highlighting the bounty of ...