Lilly's Taqueria is one of The 15 Best Places for Beef in Santa Barbara.

1. Lilly's Taqueria

8.7
310 Chapala St (at Parker Way), Santa Barbara, CA
Taco Restaurant · West Downtown · 59 tips and reviews

Men's Health MagMen's Health Mag: You've made the trip, so grow some cojones and commit to something different. The beef cheek will surprise you with its juiciness. The tongue has a pleasant texture. The eye is unexpectedly succulent.

Caroline G.Caroline G: The asada and pork tacos were my favorite. Stellar tacos. I wasn't a fan of the beef cheek but I'm not generally a fan of steamed meats.

LaurissaLaurissa: We really enjoyed the beef and pork tacos, smothered in cilantro, onion, and lime. At $1.60 a pop, you can't beat that!

Tee-Off Restaurant and Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Beef in Santa Barbara.

2. Tee-Off Restaurant and Lounge

8.5
3627 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
Steakhouse · North State · 12 tips and reviews

The WThe W: Tony and Todd are legends. Garlic mashed potatoes and any steak cut with a good cocktail and your in heaven.

Bree W.Bree Williamson: The sirloin steak dinner and a manhattan. For the win. The steak was cut like a filet and cooked PERFECTLY. Had the steamed clams as an app and that shit blew my mind. EPIC little place. Legendary.

KristinKristin: You can eat yourself to death here. Go for the prime ribs or steak - be sure to have space and appetite left when the meat comes! Great service as well, and the staff really seems to enjoy their work

Los Agaves Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Beef in Santa Barbara.

3. Los Agaves Restaurant

9.0
600 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Lower East · 108 tips and reviews

Nick L.Nick L: Try the Homemade Beef Sopes - Everything on the menu is amazing. This one does not disappoint.

Bettina S.Bettina Sy: The beef nachos are awesome!

Prashant P.Prashant Patel: The Molcajete is no joke! Comes to the table bubbling like lava in a lava rock bowl. Get the Sea & Earth version for a taste of everything (fish, shrimp, chicken, chorizo, steak).

Lucky's Steakhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Beef in Santa Barbara.

4. Lucky's Steakhouse

8.3
1279 Coast Village Rd, Montecito, CA
Steakhouse · 25 tips and reviews

Anita H.Anita Hall: Great steaks! Wonderful ambience!

Morgan N.Morgan N: The who's who of SB. I always see 10+ people I know, & for out-of-towners, it's great people watching. Try the Mr. Lucky, skirt steak salad, gruyere potatoes, &molten lava cake! $$$ but all delicious!

Caroline B.Caroline Black: Best steak I've ever had - was melt in my mouth perfection!

South Coast Deli is one of The 15 Best Places for Beef in Santa Barbara.

5. South Coast Deli

8.6
1436 Chapala St (Micheltorena Street), Santa Barbara, CA
Deli · Downtown Santa Barbara · 21 tips and reviews

papawowpapawow: The Roast Beef Horseradish is awesome, as is the Ham and Brie

James H.James Hahn: Roast Beef Hottie "88" is super good. Has a spicy bite to it.

Kimberly Cameron, V.Kimberly Cameron, Valencia, CA: Kim Cameron, Valencia, CA - Chicken Salad sandwich: pretty average; Roast Beef Hottie '88' (w/ pepper jack cheese & garlic-tabasco mayo): fantastic!!!

Cajun Kitchen2 is one of The 15 Best Places for Beef in Santa Barbara.

6. Cajun Kitchen2

8.0
901 Chapala St (at W Canon Perdido St), Santa Barbara, CA
Café · Santa Barbara Downtown · 39 tips and reviews

Margaret P.Margaret Prothero: don't forget about the BBQ beef sandwich! mmmm

Stephanie C.Stephanie Cook: Do not get their sirloin steak for breakfast. I ordered it to make my custom eggs benny with steak, big mistake! Worse steak I've EVER had! Everyone else's breakfast was average. Nothing special.

Andres A.Andres Andrade: Breakfast burrito and chicken fried steak!!!👌👌

Boathouse at Hendry's Beach is one of The 15 Best Places for Beef in Santa Barbara.

7. Boathouse at Hendry's Beach

8.7
2981 Cliff Dr, Santa Barbara, CA
American Restaurant · Mesa · 74 tips and reviews

Marylou P.Marylou P: Excellent corned beef hash.

Jon E.Jon Esposito: The steak bites are awesome!

Stephanie C.Stephanie Cook: Reasonably priced for Oceanside dining in SB. Clam chowder could've been better but the sirloin tip appetizer and crab spinach dip were great!

The Lark is one of The 15 Best Places for Beef in Santa Barbara.

8. The Lark

8.9
131 Anacapa St Ste A (Yanonali Street), Santa Barbara, CA
New American Restaurant · Lower State · 48 tips and reviews

Dean H.Dean Hudson: Tasty sharing plates – try the steak and the buttered carrots! If there's a long wait for a table you can jump onto the family table when a seat opens up

Danielle H.Danielle Hunt: Brussels sprouts are insanely tasty. The hanger steak is phenomenal but could have had more steak and less broccoli. The beef cheeks with bone marrow is rich and decadent. The ice cream sandwich OMG

David B.David Bradshaw: This might be the best restaurant in Santa Barbara. Make a reservation or you'll go home hungry

Opal Restaurant & Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Beef in Santa Barbara.

9. Opal Restaurant & Bar

8.2
1325 State St (btw W Sola & W Victoria St), Santa Barbara, CA
New American Restaurant · Santa Barbara Downtown · 30 tips and reviews

AndyAndy: Get the steak because the stuffed pasilla pepper that it comes with is so damn tasty

H H.H H: Steaks is very delicious 👅👅

H H.H H: I never taste steak like that in my live , really worth it 😍😍

Holdren's Steaks & Seafood is one of The 15 Best Places for Beef in Santa Barbara.

10. Holdren's Steaks & Seafood

7.4
512 State St (E. Cota St & E. Haley St), Santa Barbara, CA
American Restaurant · Lower State · 18 tips and reviews

Holdren's Steaks & SeafoodHoldren's Steaks & Seafood: Tuesday Night Special. Come in and grab an 8-ounce Prime Sirloin & BBQ Bacon Wrapped Shrimp for only $19.95! You also get your choice of side item and a soup or salad to start.

Juliette G.Juliette Gregory: The rosemary Bleu cheese sirloin was amazing as well as the tomato basil soup

Maru M.Maru Mitlik: Really nice restaurant, kind waitress, great happy hour deals and the last but not absolutely least, our filet mignon steaks were totally DE-LI-CIOUS!

Mesa Cafe & Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Beef in Santa Barbara.

11. Mesa Cafe & Bar

7.5
1972 Cliff Dr (Meigs), Santa Barbara, CA
American Restaurant · Mesa · 26 tips and reviews

Caitlin J.Caitlin Jasper: Best corned beef hash in the history of corned beef hash

Ashley D.Ashley DeVan: Corned Beef Eggs Benedict after St Patrick's day is awesome. You can order it even when not on the menu.

Aly F.Aly F.: Ask for the Jasper's Benedict. It's not on their main menu but it's delicious. Corn beef hash instead of ham on the Benedict!!! Sooo good.

Carlitos Cafe y Cantina is one of The 15 Best Places for Beef in Santa Barbara.

12. Carlitos Cafe y Cantina

8.0
1324 State St (at Arlington Ave), Santa Barbara, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Santa Barbara Downtown · 34 tips and reviews

Tiana R.Tiana Russo: Spicy coconut shrimp with chipotle mashed potatoes, amazing!! & delicious marinade of the chicken and steak fajitas.

Ante J.Ante Jukić: Tacos were pretty good, steak was great

Alicia P.Alicia Pierre: The shrimp empanadas!!! So good. One of a kind!!!

Mandarin Palace is one of The 15 Best Places for Beef in Santa Barbara.

13. Mandarin Palace

7.6
3955 State St (Five Points), Santa Barbara, CA
Chinese Restaurant · North State · 3 tips and reviews

David B.David Barndollar: The sizzling clay pot tofu here is awesome. I recommend the pork variety, but beef or chicken work well also.

Brandon A.Brandon Alex: Fantastic Mongolian Beef. 10/10, would buy again.

Aly F.Aly F.: Five Points parking lot is always a hassle, but this place has great food!! Generous portions and the cream cheese wontons (name?) are sooo yummy!

The Blue Owl is one of The 15 Best Places for Beef in Santa Barbara.

14. The Blue Owl

9.0
5 W Canon Perdido St (at State St), Santa Barbara, CA
Sandwich Spot · Santa Barbara Downtown · 39 tips and reviews

Jill W.Jill Wolf: I have lived in SB for 25 years and have been missing out. This place is awesome. I had the Blue Beef. It was amazing.

騰 龍.騰 龍: Bahn Mi with beef, Thai Basil Burger, Fried Rice. Best restaurant in downtown!

lemonjelly l.lemonjelly luukkanen: Rosemary lemonade and Thai iced tea are both made in-house. Delicious. Thai tea is not overly sweet, too. If you are there with a friend, get both.

Loquita is one of The 15 Best Places for Beef in Santa Barbara.

15. Loquita

8.8
202 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
Spanish Restaurant · Lower State · 16 tips and reviews

Paige M.Paige Manson: The beef carpaccio and short rib stuffed octopus were amazing!

allison s.allison sharpe: Best restaurant in SB- order anything, we had 7/8 dishes, all great! Service excellent!

Dana C.Dana Conroy: Excellent food, great vibe, make a res.