Scroll down to review Farm-to-Table Cuisine, Fresh Catch (seafood), and The Natural Kind (vegetarian/"healthy") restaurant listings.
FARM-TO-TABLE CUISINE
American Flatbread
805.344.4400, www.foodremembers.com
Locally sourced ingredients: Regular menu 95% from within 300 miles; Weekly specials 99% from within 300 miles / 85-90% within 50 miles. We shop at 3 area farmers' markets (in San Luis Obispo and Arroyo Grande). We serve local seafood. We change our special weekly depending on what is available at marmers' market and via our farmers. Local specialty products used: Global Gardens organic extra virgin olive oil, Santa Barbara Pistachio Company organic pistachios, Rinconada Dairy sheep's milk cheeses, SLO-Town Creamery cheeses, Santa Maria Brewing beers, Telegraph Brewing Co. beers, Old Creek Ranch pork, lamb, and eggs. American Flatbread is certified organic by CCOF. Our building is a "green" construction of "blue max" material with a heat reflecting ceramic roof and solar tubes. We have an acre garden in back that we grow herbs and vegetables for the restaurant in; we compost all our vegetable waste in the garden. We recycle glass wine bottles via Richard Sanford's Alma Rosa winery program.
Ballard Inn Restaurant
805.688.7770, www.ballardinn.com
Bella Vista at the Four Seasons Biltmore Resort
805.565.8237, www.fourseasons.com/santabarbara
Our menu changes seasonally. We shop farmers' market and we also have two of our own gardens here on property where Chef Frost grows everything from herbs to artichokes. Local seafood on the menu includes halibut, bass, Santa Barbara spot prawns, spiny lobsters, salmon, calamari and crabs, when available. The Resort received a Green Award in 2006 and an ISO 14001 certification for the third year running.
Bouchon Santa Barbara
805.730.1160, www.bouchonsantabarbara.com
90% of our ingredients are locally sourced. We shop farmers' market regularly, source local seafood and use many local specialty products. We choose to purchase all produce from organic and sustainable growers as much as available at farmers' market. Our menu changes quarterly with the seasons. We recycle glass, cardboard and paper.
Chef Rick's Ultimately Fine Foods
805.937.9512
Downey’s
805.966.5006, www.downeyssb.com
Elements
805.884.9218, www.elementsrestaurantandbar.com
Epiphany
805.564.7100, www.epiphanysb.com
Fresco at the Beach
805.963.0111
75% of produce is locally sourced. We shop farmers' market once a week. Our seafood is sourced locally, south of Santa Barbara and West to Hawai.
Hotel Andalucia’s 31 West
805.884.0300, www.andaluciasb.com
40% of our ingredients are local with an emphasis on greens, herbs and olive oil. Chef Arias shops the Farmers’ Market and sources local seafood.
Los Olivos Cafe & Wine Merchant
805.688.7265, www.losolivoscafe.com
Louie’s at the Upham Hotel
805.963.7003
Opal
805.966.9676
Pierre LaFond Bistro
805.966.5290, www.pierrelafond.com
Quantum Kitchen & Cocktails
201 West Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara
805.962.5999, www.quantumrestaurant.com
The employers and employees of this company follow such practices as recycling, using recyled products, as well properly placing extra food products. In addition, Mondial Santa Barbara, Inc. launched a “Green Initiative”, which entails:
1. Educating our staff.
2. Educating our clients.
3. Researching purveyors within our geographic area.
4. Utilizing recipes highlighting local and artisan products.
5. Adhering to environmental guidelines such as the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch List.
6. Using compostable disposable products made from renewable resources in our Food to Go Division.
7. Researching low-toxicity, biodegradable cleaning products.
8. Recycling office products, including paper and ink, whenever possible.
9. Spending at significant percentage of our purchases on regional sustainable and organic products.
Roy
805.966.5636, www.restaurantroy.com
Sage & Onion
805.963.1012
Spa Café at the Bacara Resort & Spa
805.5711.4113, www.bacararesort.com
Square One
805.965.4565
Wine Cask
805.966.9463, www.winecask.com
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FRESH CATCH
Santa Barbara Shellfish Co.
230 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara
805.966.6676
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THE NATURAL KIND
Le Bon Cafe
138 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara
805.965.7025,
www.leboncafe.net
Natural Café
Downtown Santa Barbara, Uptown Santa Barbara, Goleta
805.692.9900, www.thenaturalcafe.com
Sojourner Café
134 E. Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara
Spiritland Bistro
230 E. Victoria Street, Santa Barbara
805.966.7759, www.gjspiritland.com
80% of all produce is local. We shop farmers’ market several times a week. We serve local seafood when available. Local specialities on our menu include watermelon radish, mulberries, little gem lettuces, heirloom tomatoes andItalian varieties of eggplant.
We offer weekly global seasonal specials. We strive to be sustainable in our operation. We recycle (all aluminum, glass bottles, cardboard, chipboard containers, egg cartons, plastics); we compost to local farmers; water conservation nosel on sinks; Reverse Osmosis water filtration; Natural cleaners; non aerosol air fresheners; Water Cooled Air Flow System. We were the first restaurant to receive Santa Barbara's Green Award. The interior booths were recycled from the original bar that was in the restaurant 10 years ago. We use glass on tables to reduce the amount of linens that need to be used therefore cutting down on water consumption. Employees are encouraged to ride bicycles to work instead of driving. Many employees even walk.
Photo Credits (left to right): photographer Greg Peterson; photographer Peter Hunken; photo courtesy of bouchon santa barbara.
