South Coast dining guide


AJA, 563.2007, 3132 State St., California Cuisine, open Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.

Beachside Bar & Café, 964.7881, 5905 Sandspit Rd., oceanside seafood, open Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.

Big Bull Café, 966.1389, 721 Chapala St., Mexican food, open Christmas Day.

Brigitte’s, 966.9616, 1325 State St., California cuisine, open Christmas and New Year’s Eve.

Bucatini, 957.4177, 436 State St., Italian specializing in pasta, open Christmas and New Year’s Eve.

Citronelle, 963.0111, 901 E. Cabrillo Blvd., Serving California- French cuisine and open every day including Christmas and New Year’s.

Del Pueblo Cafe, 692.8800 Magnolia Shopping Center, 5134 Hollister Ave, fresh Mexican cuisine, catering, take out, open Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Sat-Sun. 8 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Closed Christmas and New Year’s. www.delpueblocafe.com

Eladio’s Restaurant, 963.4466, 1 State St., dining at the beach, open New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

Emilio’s Ristorante & Bar, 966.4426, 324 West Cabrillo Blvd., open Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve, with set price and seating.

Figaro Bistro and Bakery, 884.9218, 129 East Anapamu St., traditional French cuisine, open Christmas Eve from 7 a.m.-10 p.m.

Four Winds Restaurant & Lounge, 682.5174, 3435 State St., open Christmas Day.

Joe’s Café, 966.4638, 536 State St., American food, open Christmas Eve from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and New Year’s Eve until 12:30 a.m.

Pacific Cove, 682.5174, 3435 State St., open for the holidays with special hours. Call for details.

Shoreline Beach Café, 568.0064, 801 Shoreline Dr., open Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

The Brown Pelican, 687.4550, 2981 Cliff Dr., Hendry’s Beach, open Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day until 7 p.m.

La Tolteca, 899.4857, 600 N. Milpas, Homemade tortillas, mexican food, open Tue.-Fri. 10:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Closed Mondays and Christmas, New Years days.

The Palace Grill, 963.5000, 8 E. Cota St., amazing grill, open Christmas and New Year’s Day from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., and from 5 p.m.-11 p.m.

Paradise Café, 962.4416, American cuisine, 702 Anacapa St., open New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

Pascucci, 963.8183, 729 State St., Italian, open New Year’s Eve.

Santa Barbara Pizza Company, 568.1700, 217 State St., Suite A, pizza, salads, pasta, sandwiches, calzone, kids menu and starters, open Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Call for holiday hours. www.sbpizzaco.net.

The Harbor Restaurant, 963.3311, 210 Stearns Wharf, on the water, open Christmas day.

Taj Café, 564.8280, 905 State St., Indian cuisine, open Christmas Day.

Wine Cask Restaurant, 966.9463, 813 Anacapa St., bistro-style dining, open New Year’s Eve.

Zelo Restaurant, 966.5792, 630 State St., California cuisine, open Christmas day at 2 p.m.

— Samaia Hernandez