"The Lark’s been holding down Santa Barbara’s fine dining scene since 2013. Before sitting down, explore the restaurant to appreciate the built-in booths, patios, and custom outdoor fire pits. Chef Jason Paluska’s menu features locally sourced oysters and Channel Islands crudo with avocado mousse. The smoky Texas-style barbecue pork spare ribs with bourbon pickled jalapeno, fennel & red cabbage slaw, chives will also do nicely." - Mona Holmes