NATURAL CAFÉ

The Natu al Cafe Award-Winning Food That’s Good for You (Est. 1993)

rice, wrapped in a whole wheat chapati topped with ranchero sauce, cheese, sour cream and guacamole; the award-winning Cabo Fish Tacos with sautéed halibut in chunky salsa on corn tortillas with cheese topped with shredded carrot, cabbage and lime, served with beans and rice if you like; and, the Mount Fuji Stir Fry with marinated chicken stir fried with fresh seasoned vegetables in a ginger-soy sauce served over steamed brown rice.

The Natural Café also offers a kids menu, a juice bar with smoothies, shakes and fresh juices, a dessert case with generous sized fresh baked goodies, and a generous selection of local wines and microbrews. Here’s to your health!

Visit them on their website for more information and nine locations serving the Tri-Counties:

www.thenaturalcafe.com 508 State Street, Santa Barbara 6990 Market Place Drive, Goleta 361 Hitchcock Way, Santa Barbara he Natural Café is a great place to people watch right in the heart of Old Town Santa Barbara on State Street. The Natural Café is the most popular natural food restaurant and juice bar in Santa Barbara and has received numerous awards including being voted “Best Outdoor Patio Dining,” “Best Health Food,” “Best Lunch” and “Best Fish Taco and Veggie Burger” in Santa Barbara. This bustling cafe offers a huge selection of healthy foods at reasonable prices to tantalize your taste buds. Enjoy lunch or dinner seven days a week on the Spanish-tiled patio right along State Street or in the high ceiling interior with hardwood floors and local art. The extensive menu offers vegetarian entrees as well as chicken, fish, pastas, pizza, sandwiches, soups and salads – all prepared with fresh locally grown ingredients.

Choose from a dozen great salads like the Grilled Chicken Caesar mixed with tomato, avocado, croutons, parmesan cheese and Caesar dressing and topped with grilled chicken tenders in a light marinade. Try our natural pizza made with whole wheat crust and grilled chicken, artichoke hearts, jack cheese and homemade pesto sauce or perhaps our famous charbroiled turkey burger topped with grilled onion, lettuce and sprouts on a whole wheat bun.The Natural Café also offers delectable entrees like the popular Buddha Burrito stuffed with sautéed veggies, pinto beans and T

Benchmark

Santa Barbara’s Pre-Post Show Destination benchmarkeatery.com

photo: Andrew Antone

Dining dining guide dining guide

Enjoy Waterfront Patio Dining at the Breakwater Restaurant Enjoy Waterfront Patio Dining at the Breakwater Restaurant Enjoy Waterfront Patio Dining at the Breakwater Restaurant

34 BREAKWATER RESTAURANT 107 Harbor way, 965-1557 www.sbbreakwater.com Join us at the Breakwater! Enjoy our comfortable large patio overlooking the historic, scenic Santa Barbara Harbor . A favorite of locals and tourists. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily from 7 AM. Award winning Clam Chowder, nightly specials, fresh seafood, steaks, sandwiches, salads and a kid’s menu for your little mariners. $$/BW BROPHY BROS SEAFOOD RESTAURANT & CLAM BAR Santa Barbara Harbor, 119 Harbor Way, 966-4418 • Ventura Harbor, 1559 Spinnaker Drive, 639-0865 brophybros.com Both the Santa Barbara and Ventura locations are legendary purveyors of fresh seafood in a fun, lively atmosphere with beautiful views of the mountains and harbor. Choose your spot - sit at the full length bar facing the view and the clam bar, grab a window and lean in or He anDersen’s restaurant & BaKery 1106 State St., 962-5085 New age Scandinavian cuisine with international flair, excellent wines, melodic harp music during dinner, all accented with genuine Danish pastry and desserts. The Andersen’s love of food and people is evident as you enjoy your breakfast, lunch or dinner. Dine indoors & delight in the beautiful oil paintings or outdoors on the sidewalk patio; enjoy a leisurely afternoon high tea with friends or, for larger groups, an upstairs party loft awaits you. The Andersen’s is a feast for the eye and tickle for the pallet. $$/BW He BoatHouse 2982 ½ Cliff Drive, 898-2628 (At Hendry’s Beach, boathousesb.com) Arguably the most beautiful restaurant setting in Santa Barbara, the Boathouse THE ANDERSEN’S RESTAURANT & BAKERY 1106 State St., 962-5085 New age Scandinavian cuisine with international flair, excellent wines, melodic harp music during dinner, all accented with genuine Danish pastry and desserts. The Andersen’s love of food and people is evident as you enjoy your breakfast, lunch or dinner. Dine indoors & delight in the beautiful oil paintings or outdoors on the sidewalk patio; enjoy a leisurely afternoon high tea with friends or, for larger groups, an upstairs party loft awaits you. The Andersen’s is a feast for the eye and tickle for the pallet. $$/BW THE BOATHOUSE 2982 ½ Cliff Drive, 898-2628 (At Hendry’s Beach, boathousesb.com) Arguably the most beautiful restaurant setting in Santa Barbara, the Boathouse

sit at a table either inside or out. Everyone is welcome at Brophy Brothers. GenuineLocally Owned-Casual. Santa Barbara is open daily from 11:00am-10pm. Ventura is open Sun.-Thu 11am-9pm and Fri.- Sat. 11am-10pm. $$$/FB CASA BLANCA RESTAURANT & CANTINA 330 State St., 845-8966 www.casablancasb.com The beautiful exterior of Casa Blanca is rivaled only by the wondrous interior and the delicious & innovative cuisine created in the spacious display kitchen at Santa Barbara’s favorite Mexican restaurant. Entrees like Nopales Cactus, slow roasted chipotle pork & Azte Carne Asada are sure to please. Enjoy lunch & dinner daily from 11am and daily Happy Hour specials. All-you-can-eat Taco Tuesdays from 5pm and Sat. & Sun. brunch from 10am. Whether dining on the patio or inside, Casa Blanca is a joy for all the senses. $$/FB

(Continued on page 38) $ Under $10 Per Person $$ $10 to $16 Per Person $$$ $17 to $24 Per Person $$$$ $25 or more Per Person FB FUll Bar B&W Beer & Wine only e entertainment cocktails (try the Blood Orange) fresh oysters, plus display kitchen with mes quite grills. Open daily from 7:30am and featuring a breakfast that is a sure fire winner any day of the week. $$/FB BreaKWater restaurant 107 Harbor way, 965-1557 www.sbbreakwater.com Join us at the Breakwater! Enjoy our comfortable large patio overlooking the historic, scenic Santa Barbara Harbor . A favorite of locals and tourists. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily from 7 AM. Award winning Clam Chowder, $ u nder $10 Per PerSon $$ $10 to $16 Per PerSon $$$ $17 to $24 Per PerSon $$$$ $25 or more Per PerSon FB Fu ll Bar B&W Beer & Wine only e entertainment oysters, plus display kitchen with mesquite grills. Open daily from 7:30am and featuring a breakfast that is a sure fire winner any day of the week. $$/FB BREAKWATER RESTAURANT 107 Harbor way, 965-1557 www.sbbreakwater.com Join us at the Breakwater! Enjoy our comfortable large patio overlooking the historic, scenic Santa Barbara Harbor . A favorite of locals and tourists. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily from

Purveyors of Fresh Seafood brophybros.com