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Diningroom - Loquita, Santa Barbara, CA

Loquita

4.7
4.7
616 Reviews
$31 to $50
Spanish
202 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
Loquita serves authentic Spanish food including hot and cold tapas, wood-fired grilled seafood and meats, and seasonal paella. The Mediterranean climate and terroir of Santa Barbara County mirror that of Spain, making the translation of locally sourced produce, meats and seafood an ideal match. The wine list is comprised almost entirely of Spanish wines with exceptional local wines that pair well with the cuisine. Loquita's cocktail list showcases Spanish vermouths, farmers' market Sangria, hand-crafted cocktails and a rotating selection of Spain's king of cocktails, the Gin-and-Tonic. Down the hallway is Poquita, with displays of Manchego cheese, Manzanilla olives tapas, and pintxos (small bites). Loquita was awarded as one of USA Today's 10 Best New Restaurants for 2017 and delivers outstanding food, wine, cocktails and service.

Loquita, located on the corner of State and Yanonali, is truly a gateway to the Santa Barbara Funk Zone.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner: Sunday - Thursday 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm; Friday - Saturday 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Peter Lee
  • Private party facilities
    Loquita may be contracted for private receptions and events from 30 guests to restaurant buy-out.
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Barbara
  • Cross street
    Yanonali Street
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet is offered. Street parking, adjacent parking lot off State Street and three nearby city parking lots are available, just a half-block away.
  • Public transit
    Enjoy a train ride to Santa Barbara from southern or northern California and meet us at Loquita. No driving required.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 616 people are saying

Loquita reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7
4.7 based on all time ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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616 Reviews
  1. Femmefrancaise1

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Spanish restaurant in California!! Wonderful patio.

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  2. WendyF

    Central Coast2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, excellent service! We will definitely recommend Loquita to friends and family!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So pretty and everything we had was delicious.

    1 person found this helpful

  4. AlisaW VIP

    San Francisco24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you for a wonderful dinner! Everything was delicious. We haven’t visited Santa Barbara in years, and were excited to try something new.

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  5. William

    San Diego16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food. Many unique dishes. Nice vibe in the restaurant. Staff very attentive and helpful. Can't wait to return!

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  6. JonJon

    Los Angeles47 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 28, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great dinner with friends. Everything was very enjoyable from tapas to their paella. Highly recommend.

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  7. ValleyOriginal

    Los Angeles8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Octopus, skirt steak, cauliflower and paella....every dish was delicious!

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  8. Cubsfan

    Cleveland12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went there with a small group. Treated well every step of the way - great drinks, unique menu, attentive service

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  9. RebeccaW VIP

    Los Angeles9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 18, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simply spectacular. This is elevated Spanish cuisine at its best. I can’t wait to return.

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  10. LeighR

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 18, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s absolutely my favorite restaurant. We all love it. The food is amazing, the drinks, the patio - just a wonderful experience.

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Loquita is rated 4.7 stars by 616 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Loquita

202 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Yanonali Street
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Barbara
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner: Sunday - Thursday 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm; Friday - Saturday 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet is offered. Street parking, adjacent parking lot off State Street and three nearby city parking lots are available, just a half-block away.
  • Public transit
    Enjoy a train ride to Santa Barbara from southern or northern California and meet us at Loquita. No driving required.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Peter Lee
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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