Santa Barbara & Ojai, California — Restaurants

The Lark

Fine Dining

Getaway Unpacked Edit

A lively Funk Zone restaurant in a converted fish-market building, serving seasonal shared plates and regional wine close to tasting rooms and the waterfront.

Why It Belongs on the List

A lively Funk Zone restaurant in a converted fish-market building, serving seasonal shared plates and regional wine close to tasting rooms and the waterfront. Menus, reservation systems, service days, outdoor seating, corkage, and payment policies change; verify current details directly.

What Stands Out

  • The restaurant that anchored the Funk Zone's dining renaissance — open since 2013 in a converted fish market
  • Wood-fired flatbreads: the signature order
  • Seasonal shared plates built around Central Coast farms and fishermen
  • One of the strongest Central Coast wine programs in Santa Barbara
  • Industrial-chic patio — one of the best outdoor dining spots in the Funk Zone
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