OUR STORY

Located in downtown Santa Barbara, Barbareño showcases the flavors of California’s Central Coast. Founded in 2014 by Executive Chef Julian Martinez and General Manager Jesse Gaddy, Barbareño uses the history and traditions of our area as a starting point, along with the abundance of locally produced products available from the region. Together with Chef de Cuisine Jason Carter, our culinary team works to create a menu that expresses our time and place. Served in a casual yet refined space and complemented by some of the best wines and beers in California, we seek to redefine the significance of California Cuisine.

Beyond the dining room, Events Director Elisa Miller oversees private events at Barbareño and catering throughout the Central Coast, working alongside Director of Culinary Operations Preston Knox to bring the same culinary philosophy and hospitality to events of all sizes.