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Fresco

3987 State St, Ste 5212, Santa Barbara, CA 93105-3194
805-967-6037
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Ranked #61 of 331 restaurants in Santa Barbara
4.0 of 5 stars 19 Reviews
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Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Fresco is amazing! It has great food, enough to have us come back every week. Fresco also has wonderful service and the waiters and owners are extremely friendly. We love Fresco! More

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See 3 more reviews by Mgn711 for Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, California
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Literally the worst parking situation in the city. While the food is good, the dining area always feels a bit grungy. The crowd is decidedly unglamorous and local in the extreme. I recommend calling in your order and getting it to go. More

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See 10 more reviews by pinkabeille for Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, California
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67 reviews 67 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

There are so many things to love on their menu. We go here time and time again for yummy food and desserts. I love the gorgonzola walnut salad and the hot mushroom sandwich. More

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See 9 more reviews by GoletaMom for Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, California
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

This beloved restaurant has a deliciously homey atmosphere with food to match. They serve the best desserts by far, especially the flourless chocolate cake,warmed up with a mountain of marvelous whip cream on the side! More

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Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012

Cafe Latte are the best here. Salads are awsome as well. Very busy but service is great. I was visiting from Michigan and had the opportunity to eat there 2 times. Loved it. More

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60 reviews 60 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

Great salads, sandwiches and homemade soups. The always have specials for lunch and dinner plus their menu, I like to sit outside rather than inside. Very good food. Good wines too, They have wonderful Chicken Tortilla Soup on Wednesday. More

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Montecito
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 November 2011

I eat here both goleta & Santa Barbara every couple weeks. Consistently good. The chicken salads, however, are very small chicken portions (only 2 5/8 ounces only) for $12 out the door. Other items are better portions. I also really like the veggie burgers- More

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See 3 more reviews by KipL for Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, California
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 September 2011

We live in SB, and don't cook homemade soup as often, because Fresco is so good and inexepensive - why bother. Nearly all of their extensive menu is excellent, and it is all a tremendous value. If you are traveling, split a sandwich and two cups of soup for $20. and splurge for an exceptional dinner - Or consider how... More

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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
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71 reviews 71 reviews
Reviews in 42 cities Reviews in 42 cities
78 helpful votes 78 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 August 2011

This popular restaurant is owned by a very hard working couple, Mark and Jill. The food is always consistent and good. It is located in a shopping center (don’t let this keep you away!) and has a nice indoor seating area with great décor (muted tones and interesting wall sconces). There are four half round booths with the rest being... More

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See 2 more reviews by Contenta for Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, California
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2011
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Fresco is always busy. Easy to order at the counter, and the food is brought promptly to your table, which is identified by a numbered wooden spoon. Superb home-made soups, specials like fried calamari, the very best club sandwiches, and delicious entrees for lunch and dinner. I only wish they were open for Sunday brunch. Wonderfully reliable place to take... More

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