Downey's is sensational. The best ingredients, perfectly prepared. Nice, not fabulously impressive room. Service wonderful. I repeat. Sensational food. We've also eaten at Citronelle, a twig on Michel Richard's Citrus in LA. I think Citronelle is far better than the mother church. Pretty room, with view of ocean. If you have just one night, or just one night to splurge, go to Downey's. [email removed]
Santa Barbara, CA
Where to eat in Santa Barbara?
Anthony S. wrote: > > My wife and I will be staying at a B&B in Santa Barbara for the Memorial > day weekend. Would like some suggestions for lunch and dinner > restaurants. What are the favorites of the locals? > > Thanks > -- > Tony The one time I was in SB (1992) I ate dinner at a place near the beach called Woody's (the Motel 6 I stayed at had flyers for it). It's a rib joint that very definitely caters to the locals. You order, pick up your food and pay at the register. It was interesting, to say the least, trying to eat smoked duck with a plastic fork and knife. Funny thing, though: that duck was the best dish I ate on a 2-week coast-to-coast trip that included, SF, LA and Chicago. -Sol Siegel, Philadelphia, PA --------------------------------------------------------- "Power corrupts, but I wouldn't mind finding out for myself."
Someone wrote: >Anthony S. wrote: >> >> Thought I'd rephrase the question. >> >> Subject: Santa Barbara lunch & dinner restaurants? >> From: [email removed] (Anthony Speca) >> Newsgroups: rec.food.restaurants >> >> My wife and I will be staying at a B&B in Santa Barbara for the Memorial >> day weekend. Would like some suggestions for lunch and dinner >> restaurants. What are the favorites of the locals? We just returned from that area. For upscale dining, Wine Cask is great. "Casually elegant" atmosphere, attention to food presentation, huge wine list. When we asked where the locals go, we were sent to Brophy Bros. down on the habor pier. Loud, bustling, busy, but lots of fresh fish and huge side portions of coleslaw, etc. Both table dining and counter. If you can, go for early dinner, because it does get busy! Hope these help-- Deb We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars. ---Oscar Wilde