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Stella Mare's

50 Los Patos Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93108-2822
805-969-6705
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Ranked #39 of 320 restaurants in Santa Barbara
Price range: $31 - $31
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Good for: Romantic, Groups, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: Cabrillo
Transit: Bus stop at the corner of Cabrillo blvd and Los Patos way (our street).
Description: Stella Mare’s is a Santa Barbara local’s favorite for lunch, brunch and dinner. French country recipes are offered with fresh fish, meats and poultry cooked on our wood-burning grill. Stella Mare's is perhaps one of the best examples of Santa Barbara style. Located between Montecito and Santa Barbara, this charming restaurant is housed in a historic landmark Victorian home, overlooking the Bird Refuge. The decor is French Provincial meets Santa Barbara style. The glass Greenhouse, with stunning views of the Bird Refuge, has cozy sofas, a fireplace, and a full service bar. “I'm so fortunate all over the world to find places that are very good that I can recommend, but I do have a short list of absolute musts. If you come anywhere near Santa Barbara, this is a must - Stella Mare’s, first of all, is so casual and homey. It's beautiful to look at, very relaxed atmosphere, and secondly the food is fantastic!” - Rachael Ray, Rachael’s Vacation Show - Food Network A bientot!
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San Francisco, California
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

What a fabulous place to eat. We had a group of 13 and were able to have our own room. The waiter was incredibly efficient and knowledgable and knew his menu! Everyone's meal from lamb shank to salmon was delicious, perfectly cooked and interesting to look at. To serve 13 meals out at the same time, perfectly presented is an... More

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Huntsville, Alabama
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29 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 via mobile

We had a corporate meeting here and while the atmosphere was neat, the service was disappointment. Waiting on a drink formed a crowded line at the bar, even for water. When we sat down to eat we realized they only provided 38 seats and we needed 40. It took ten minutes to get two more chairs. When the main course... More

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Sydney, Australia
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46 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 56 cities Reviews in 56 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 via mobile

We were with a large party and in view of that , everything was fine. Service very good but the whole food and comfort experience would have been better with a smaller group.

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Nottingham
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22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013

Our friends chose this place for their wedding lunch, it had a beautiful porch area (complete with white picket fences) for canapes and cocktails, followed by lunch at a large table in a private area. We had a chicken dish and a chocolate pudding all were delicious!

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Ventura, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

My wife and I love coming to this restaurant when we visit Santa Barbara. The atmosphere is really bright and unique in the big greenhouse room. The food is outstanding. My personal favorite is the french onion soup. The restaurant is right near a bird sanctuary, which makes for an enjoyable walk afterwards.

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Santa Barbara
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17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

Had a belated birthday lunch with a couple of family members. We sat in the renovated conservatory/greenhouse which is a beautiful setting especially on a partly cloudy spring day. There are other dining rooms and a terrace out front. The restaurant walls are a cheerly yellow with white trim - charming. White tablecloths, nice floral arrangements and comfortable dining chairs... More

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Laguna Niguel, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

On our way to Napa to celebrate our aniversary we stop in Santa Barbara. This was our first dinner and it was GREAT. The service and the food wrer outstanding.

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Oceanside, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

A family wedding dinner was a page from storybook enchantment! Setting in the Oceanview room was superb with sun filtering in thru the trees in late afternoon. Food, delicious ~ great value! Personnel was incredibly helpful and lovely! The only downside was that it was Saturday night, fully-booked and the wait for water and drinks was frustrating! However, we'd go... More

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Denver, Colorado
1 review
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

We hosted our sons rehearsal dinner here for 90 people.What a beautiful setting!!Courtney our event planner was impeccable from start to finish. Everything was so perfect from food to service. We had the coq au vin and it was so tender and delicious and many compliments followed. They went above and beyond our expectations! We highly recommend this venue!!!

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Hilton Head island SC
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63 reviews 63 reviews
56 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2013

Very nice location next to the bird refuge and beach in Santa Barbara. Lovely glass enclosed dining room almost like a hot house complemented with private rooms in 19th century French decor. I enjoyed a business lunch focusing on a light chicken salad that was very fresh and tasty. The environment was quiet and perfect for a business meeting. Service... More

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