Santa Barbara has quietly become one of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives‘ favorite stops. We pulled every Santa Barbara restaurant Guy Fieri has featured on the show, kept the 7 that are still open and still highly rated (4.4 stars and up, hundreds to thousands of real Google reviews), and ranked them by popularity. Here’s where to eat on your next trip.
1. Mac’s Fish & Chip Shop
Seafood · $$ · 4.5★ (1,523 Google reviews)
Mac’s Fish & Chip Shop earned its spot on the show for fresh seafood that regulars rave about, and the 4.5-star average from 1,523 reviewers backs it up.
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Featured on Triple D: Season 13, Episode 7 — “Global Traditions” (January 23, 2012)
Address: 85 Shank Painter Rd, Provincetown, MA 02657
Phone: +1 508-487-6227
Website: www.macsseafood.com/restaurants/macs-provincetown
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2. Bettina
Italian, Pizza · $$ · 4.5★ (755 Google reviews)
Known for Italian comfort food, Bettina still draws a crowd — a 4.5-star rating from 755 diners says the hype is real.
Featured on Triple D: Season 36, Episode 11 — “Interesting Italian” (January 27, 2023)
Address: 1014 Coast Village Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Phone: +1 805-770-2383
Website: www.bettinapizzeria.com
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3. Savoy Café & Deli
Sandwich, Vegan/Vegetarian, Dessert · $$ · 4.6★ (689 Google reviews)
The over-stuffed sandwiches at Savoy Café & Deli clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.6-star rating across 689 Google reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 13, Episode 13 — “Outside the Box” (March 5, 2012)
Address: 24 W Figueroa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone: +1 805-962-6611
Website: www.thesavoycafe.com
See the full Savoy Café & Deli listing →
4. Lito’s Mexican Restaurant
Mexican · $ · 4.5★ (632 Google reviews)
Lito’s Mexican Restaurant is one of the area’s go-to spots for Mexican plates, with a strong 4.5 stars from 632 reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 13, Episode 5 — “Scratch Made Classics” (December 26, 2011)
Address: 514 E Haley St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone: +1 805-962-1559
Website: www.litossb.com
See the full Lito’s Mexican Restaurant listing →
5. The Blue Owl
Asian · $$ · 4.6★ (618 Google reviews)
A longtime local favorite for bold Asian flavors, The Blue Owl keeps a 4.6-star rating across 618 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.
Featured on Triple D: Season 36, Episode 12 — “All-Over Flavor” (February 17, 2023)
Address: 5 W Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone: +1 805-705-0991
Website: theblueowlsb.com
See the full The Blue Owl listing →
6. Norton’s
American, Sandwich · $$ · 4.6★ (539 Google reviews)
Norton’s earned its spot on the show for American classics that regulars rave about, and the 4.6-star average from 539 reviewers backs it up.
Featured on Triple D: Season 26, Episode — “All Stacked Up” (March 10, 2017)
Address: 18 W Figueroa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone: +1 805-965-3210
Website: www.nortonsdeli.com
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7. Bossie’s Kitchen
Other · $$ · 4.5★ (147 Google reviews)
Known for a one-of-a-kind menu, Bossie’s Kitchen still draws a crowd — a 4.5-star rating from 147 diners says the hype is real.
Featured on Triple D: Season 36, Episode 10 — “Smoker, Stove and Skewer” (January 13, 2023)
Address: 901 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Phone: +1 805-770-1700
Website: www.bossieskitchen.com
See the full Bossie’s Kitchen listing →
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