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rhwlbp Apr 23, 2012 08:39 AM

In Santa Barbara for 3 days? Need restaurant recommendations...

In Santa Barbara from Ft Lauderdale for 3 days. Need restaurant recommendations for dinner.

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    glbtrtr Apr 23, 2012 09:14 AM

    1. Julienne - first tier
    2. La Superica - casual - #15 special
    3. Cold Springs Tavern - Ballard Inn Restaurant - Grappolo - Mirabelle - outside SB

    (Recommend searching past archives for list of oft-reccomended favorites - it all depends on your own tastes, pocket-book, location and desire to move around)

    Breakfast, lunch and in-between: Scarlett Begonia; Ca Dario; Via Maestra 42; Renaud's; SuperCuca's; Tre Lune; Stella Mares; Petit Valentin; Anderson's Danish Cafe and Bakery; Art Museum Cafe; Arts & Letters Cafe; Opal; Boathouse at Hendry's Beach; SB Shellfish -Stearns Wharf; Wine Cask; .....

    1. Baron Apr 23, 2012 08:45 AM

      Brophy's on the pier. Very casual and very good fresh seafood. Known for their great clam chowder. Hope it's still as good as I remember.

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        rhwlbp Apr 23, 2012 09:02 AM

        Thanks, will let you know how it stacks up if we go.

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          glbtrtr Apr 23, 2012 11:38 AM

          I never go there, but here are some local reviews for Brophy Bros: http://santabarbara.com/dining/review_read.asp?pk_restaurant=611

          More from locals and the "best clam chowder" in Santa Barbara: http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?...

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