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When compiling a dining itinerary for your Santa Barbara getaway, one restaurant you should list at the top is Reunion Kitchen + Drink.
California restaurateurs created this delightful restaurant with a creative spin on comfort food. Their first eatery opened in 2013 in Anaheim Hills and became the talk of the time. With such success, they opened other locations, including Santa Barbara.
The Reunion Kitchen + Drink Santa Barbara location is right on East Beach. Its Spanish-style architecture gleams like a pearl only steps from the water. Accordingly, the contemporary look and vibe are quintessential California, promising healthy yet hearty fare with breathtaking sunsets.
As the name implies, Reunion Kitchen + Drink is where friends and family meet to reconnect over tasty cuisine, cold brews, and craft cocktails. The menu will certainly appeal to every palate and diet. In addition, there is an "all-day" breakfast menu, salads, burgers, seafood, and more.
After an exciting day exploring the stunning coastline or the Santa Barbara. Zoo, wind down with a delightful meal at Reunion. You'll leave with a full belly and a happy heart.
Vibe
As you approach Reunion Kitchen + Drink, the exterior sets the tone for an inviting dining experience. The restaurant boasts a modern architectural design that blends with its surrounding landscape. The fresh yet rustic vibe is quintessentially Santa Barbara.
Inside, step into the bright dining room that envelops the central bar. Natural wood accents, artistic light features, and mirrors adorn the inviting space. Dining areas both inside and out can accommodate various groups. Choose an intimate table for couples or a sprawling corner booth for families and friends. The open layout encourages conversations and laughter, making it an ideal spot for those who appreciate a vibrant dining atmosphere.
The patio area, adorned with string lights and lush greenery, provides the perfect alfresco dining experience. The harmonious indoor and outdoor seating arrangement exudes a friendly, welcoming vibe that makes everyone feel at home. Whether you're here to celebrate a special occasion or enjoy a casual meal, Reunion Kitchen + Drink ensures a relaxed and vibrant atmosphere. Enjoying a meal here is not just about the food; it's about the experience of sharing good times and great flavors in a brilliantly spirited environment. Make this a highlight of your Santa Barbara vacation when exploring East Beach.
Reunion Kitchen: Menu & Drinks
The menu at Reunion Kitchen combines savory Southern flavors with quintessential California to create mouth-watering wonders. Moreover, with the All-Day Breakfast menu, your biggest challenge will be deciding what to eat!
The California-style tasty Snack Plate of Portobello Lettuce Wraps is a healthy option. The mushrooms are sauteed in sesame oil with ginger, soy sauce, onion, jicama, cilantro, carrots, and peanuts to create crisp wraps popping with flavor.
Meanwhile, an entree that salutes the South is Nashville Hot Chicken, served with green beans, mac and cheese, and a biscuit. The chicken thighs are fried to a golden brown for the perfect crunch and tossed in a Nashville honey-hot sauce for the spicy kick known across the Nation.
A Fresh Produce + Bowl pick is the Barbecued Chicken Cobb. This dish showcases grilled chicken slathered in BBQ sauce with blue cheese crumbles, bacon, avocado, tomatoes, an egg, and crispy onions. This mound of deliciousness is drizzled with homemade chipotle ranch dressing, giving it that Cali twist.
After walking around the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, you need hearty comfort food like Raymond's Hangover Burrito. This power-packed handheld is stuffed with scrambled eggs, applewood-smoked bacon, poblano chilies, onion, Jack cheese, potatoes, and homemade Diablo sauce.
Reunion Kitchen + Drink offers an impressive selection of craft cocktails, like the Hibiscus Margarita, which is the perfect drink after visiting Stearns Wharf. This vibrant libation is ideal for any meal and is made with hibiscus-infused tequila, lime juice, and agave syrup.
Visiting Reunion Kitchen + Drink is more than just a meal; it's an opportunity to dive into a celebration of flavor that enhances your Santa Barbara getaway.
Local Tips
- Make a reservation during peak hours to avoid long waits.
- The kid's menu makes Reunion family-friendly.
- Happy Hour is daily from 2:30-6 PM.
- Try the seasonal dishes for a fresh and unique meal.
