Downey's

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1305 State St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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(805) 966-5006
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Downey's - Santa Barbara, CA
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Best

The Best restaurant in town, maybe in the state. Good service, the food was unbeliveable, it was like nothing I ever tasted before. Try the the grill duck it was fabolus, the car...

Worst

Way over rated and over priced. Small portions, Stark interior,

Pretty Tasty 1/9/2008

Nice ambience good food they don't can rest on their laurels. The wine list is pretty good as well! Pros: Ambiance was OK, wine list is fairly decent Cons: Price more

ZERO the ZAGAT 5/2/2006

Downeys cloaks itself with a 28 Zagat rating, but the Emperor Has No Clothes. Their service approach wasnt so much pretentious than utterly pedantic. Its a shame the actual dishes did not taste as good as the servers menu recitation was interminable. The food was unimaginative and under-seasoned, all the while over-priced and overrated. When the cheese platter was presented at our table, I rejoiced that an opportunity had arrived to change the taste left on my palate from the meal. I asked if we could just order a sliver or two and the server returned with a full plate of crackers and bread with just a sliver or two of cheese. We paid full-price for a cheese plate filled with carbs that even a diner offers gratis. For such a high-priced eatery, they were inflexible, uninspired And such are Downeys Downfalls. Pros: In Santa Barbara, on State Street, That's It! Cons: Overpriced, Uncomfortable, Unsatisfying more

User review by kenny_b 1/31/2006

Way over rated and over priced. Small portions, Stark interior, more

User review by sara10280 10/1/2005

We went there assuming it would be a romantic dinner, however, we were fooled! NONE of our requests were fulfilled! The food is way over priced and does not taste good. It is a small small place and you can hear everyones conversation. more

Simply the BEST!!!!! 5/17/2005

The Best restaurant in town, maybe in the state. Good service, the food was unbeliveable, it was like nothing I ever tasted before. Try the the grill duck it was fabolus, the caramelized garlic and themustard greens and balsamic dressing were really good. I just want to say thanks to John and his wife (Owners) and all the crew in te kitchen. Pros: The Best, Good Food, Good service more

great food and experience 12/12/2002

hard to beat this restaurant. food is always good and unique. service impeccable. Pros: food near perfect, great service, dessert! Cons: hard to get reservati more
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  • The Scene
    Bountiful fishing, thriving vineyards, and farms bursting with luscious produce make Santa Barbara an epicurean's paradise. Chef John Downey takes advantage of such backyard...

  • 8/14/2003 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Neighborhoods: Santa Barbara Downtown
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