China Pavilion

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1202 Chapala St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

China Pavilion is a fine Chinese cuisine restaurant located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, California, offering a diverse menu for lunch and dinner every day. In addition to its regular offerings, the restaurant features a special dim sum menu available on weekends.

Recognized for its quality, China Pavilion has received the Santa Barbara Independent Best of Santa Barbara Award for six consecutive years and was named the Best of Business Restaurant Winner in 2016. Guests can enjoy a delightful dining experience in a welcoming atmosphere that highlights the exciting tastes of Chinese culinary traditions.

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3.5451 reviews
Ogh L.
7/29/2025

Found this great Chinese place per my son's recommendation. Very authentic Chinese flavors, better than 95% + of the best in LA and Bay Area. Will definitely come here again when I visit Santa...

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Melissa L.
10/8/2024

Stumbled upon China Pavilion for lunch and ended up having a really delicious meal. The lunch special I had was a good value and very tasty. The service and ambiance needed a little work but for a...

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Kristina M.
9/10/2024

It fulfills a craving, but it's not the best Chinese food I've had in SB. I haven't been when they're serving dim sum, so I can't say this is the most well-rounded review; but I'd say out of the...

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Andrew G.
11/3/2025

Solid classic Chinese food. This place is very chill, delicious lychee iced tea, orange chicken was on point, but the star was the Pavilion Beef (mild)... caramelized beef strips with scallions is...

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Teri B.
9/4/2025

We just discovered this and I can't believe it's taken us this long to find best Chinese food in Santa Barbara. We will be driving to get this off. Service was excellent.

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