Brief · Food & Wine
Dom’s Taverna Already Feels Like a Santa Barbara Classic
Cioppino. | Stan Lee When friends traveling to Santa Barbara ask me for restaurant recommendations, Dom’s Taverna always tops my list. Then come the texts from the table, detailing every bite in real time. One friend simply said: “I’m in love with this place.” Chef Dom Crisp’s Basque-leaning restaurant opened in mid-2025 yet feels like it’s been there for years — a neighborhood gathering spot, che