Top 30 Santa Barbara Food Influencers in 2026

1. Elizabeth Poett

Bio 7th generation California RancherCookbook authorTV host of RANCH TO TABLE @streamonmax✉️: partnerships@theranchtable *****@theranchtable.com Instagram Handle @elizabethpoett Instagram Followers 70.8K Follower Growth (2mo) +1% Type Micro Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location Santa Barbara, California, United States
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2. Sarah

Bio 📍Santa Barbara 🍔 Food-focused lifestyle and travel in California 📧 *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @eatthiscalifornia Instagram Followers 40.1K Type Micro Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location Santa Barbara, California, United States
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3. Lisa McKinnon

Bio Former 📰journalist paying her own💰while trying 🍔🍷🍺🍸in the 805. 🚫 AI or sponsored content. ✏️ *****@gmail.com📍 Ventura & SB counties Instagram Handle @805foodie Instagram Followers 24.3K Follower Growth (2mo) +1% Type Micro Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location Santa Barbara, California, United States
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4. Brittany Meadth

Bio Montecito, CACooking Classes & EventsSubstacks | YouTube *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @thismomentinthyme Instagram Followers 22.2K Follower Growth (2mo) +3% Type Micro Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location Santa Barbara, California, United States
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5. Marina Delio

Bio Seasonal whole food recipes 🌿 NTP student & cookbook author/photographer Follow for real food, wellness, travel 🧘‍♀️ 📍 Santa Barbara *****@mac.com Instagram Handle @marina.delio Instagram Followers 21.6K Follower Growth (2mo) +1% Type Micro Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location Santa Barbara, California, United States
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6. Santo Mezcal

Bio Contemporary Mexican cuisine + mixology in Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone. By the creators of Los Agaves Restaurants. #santomezcal Instagram Handle @santomezcal_sb Instagram Followers 20.7K Follower Growth (2mo) +9% Type Micro Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location Santa Barbara, California, United States
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7. Sarah Chhum

Bio 🍔 Food & Drink🏆 Top 100 CA Food Influencer ‘25-‘26🏆 Top 30 SB Food Influencer ‘25🥈 6x Runner-Up, Best SB Instagram ‘19–‘25✈️ @chhumeatworld *****@sbgoodeats.com Instagram Handle @sbgoodeats Instagram Followers 20K Type Micro Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location Santa Barbara, California, United States
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8. Flor De Maiz

Bio Contemporary Oaxacan cuisine + craft mixology, overlooking the Santa Barbara waterfront🌴🍹🌮 From the creators of Los Agaves & Santo Mezcal! Instagram Handle @flordemaiz_sb Instagram Followers 16.1K Follower Growth (2mo) +14% Type Micro Enagagement Rate Location Santa Barbara, California, United States
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9. Bite Me

Bio Santa Barbara based lover of food and anything local! Eating my way through life one bite and sip at a time.☀️🌊*****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @bitemesb Instagram Followers 12.4K Follower Growth (2mo) +3% Type Micro Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location Santa Barbara, California, United States
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10. Bibi Ji Santa Barbara

Bio Real Indian Food + Rare Natural Wine Curated by @alejandroforshort + @rajatparr ⁣Dinner 5 to 10p Thursday - Monday *****@bibijisb.com Instagram Handle @bibijisb Instagram Followers 8.9K Type Nano Enagagement Rate Location Santa Barbara, California, United States
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11. Edible Santa Barbara

Bio Celebrating local food and wine in Santa Barbara County and beyond. More info in link. Eat. Drink. Think. Explore. *****@ediblesantabarbara.com Instagram Handle @ediblesb Instagram Followers 8.6K Follower Growth (2mo) +1% Type Nano Enagagement Rate Location Santa Barbara, California, United States
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12. Santa Barbara Foodie

Bio 💌 DM for collaborations and recommendations *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @enjoysantabarbara Instagram Followers 7.7K Follower Growth (2mo) +2% Type Nano Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location Santa Barbara, California, United States
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13. Matt Kettmann

Bio editor: @sbindependent & @wineenthusiast author: @vinesvisionsb Instagram Handle @mattkettmann Instagram Followers 5.7K Follower Growth (2mo) +5% Type Nano Gender Male Enagagement Rate Location Santa Barbara, California, United States
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14. Family Friendly Santa Barbara

Bio ActivitieslEatslGiveawayslEvents Helping you find the best way to enjoy Santa Barbara and beyond with your familyDM for business inquiries *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @santabarbarafamilies Instagram Followers 4.8K Follower Growth (2mo) +2% Type Nano Enagagement Rate Location Santa Barbara, California, United States
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15. Andi Eats

Bio Helping you find good grub inSanta Barbara, CA 📍Local food + my attitood 🌮 😜+ the occasional life hack Instagram Handle @andieatssb Instagram Followers 4.7K Follower Growth (2mo) +45% Type Nano Enagagement Rate Location Santa Barbara, California, United States
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16. Bouchon Santa Barbara

Bio Santa Barbara Wine Country CuisineOpen for Dinner Nightly from 5pm since 1998 *****@bouchonsantabarbara.com Instagram Handle @bouchonsantabarbara Instagram Followers 4.5K Follower Growth (2mo) +3% Type Nano Enagagement Rate Location Santa Barbara, California, United States
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17. The Shop

Bio Breakfast & Lunch Real food made from scratch!Thursday - Monday: 9AM-2PMTuesday & Wednesday : Closed *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @shopbrunch Instagram Followers 3.9K Follower Growth (2mo) +1% Type Nano Enagagement Rate Location Santa Barbara, California, United States
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18. Sven Garrett

Bio Private & Pastry ChefCake makerContent creator #chefsvengarrettPersonal: @svengarrett38Exec chef @kappausc DM to collab/sponsorshipsLA & SB *****@yahoo.com Instagram Handle @chefsvengarrett Instagram Followers 3.9K Type Nano Gender Male Enagagement Rate Location Santa Barbara, California, United States
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19. Corazon Comedor

Bio By Chef and Bib Gourmand Winner @ramonvelazquezz33 Tue-Fri 9am-9pm | Sat-Sun 8am-9pm29 E Victoria St. Santa Barbara, California Instagram Handle @corazoncomedor Instagram Followers 3.8K Follower Growth (2mo) +2% Type Nano Enagagement Rate Location Santa Barbara, California, United States
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20. Tasty Santa Barbara

Bio GOOD FOOD • GOOD PEOPLEFull time Realtor/Part-time FoodieSupporting local businesses #805strongcreators:@zuulaymaa @joshmayrealtor Instagram Handle @tastysantabarbara805 Instagram Followers 2.1K Type Nano Enagagement Rate Location Santa Barbara, California, United States
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21. Mark Nargi

Bio Former Michelin chef making 3 star meals in your home (or rental. or parking lot. I don't judge.)*****@gmail.com 💻📩📝 Instagram Handle @marknargi Instagram Followers 955 Type Nano Enagagement Rate Location Santa Barbara, California, United States
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22. Chef Guidance

Bio Infused Soul food Experiences by Professional Chef & Hollistic Expert Guidance Moon. Catering & Retreats@guidancegoes 🍃🥘#soulfood#cannabis *****@yahoo.com Instagram Handle @kiefculinary Instagram Followers 658 Follower Growth (2mo) +3% Type Nano Enagagement Rate Location Santa Barbara, California, United States
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23. Yona Redz

Bio 🔥 Award-winning Birria + Baja seafood 📍1230 State St, Santa Barbara 🌮 Quesotacos • Birria (🐄/🐐) • Baja Fish🎉 Family meals & Catering 🛒 Order ↓ *****@yahoo.com Instagram Handle @yona_redz Instagram Followers 15K Follower Growth (2mo) -1% Type Micro Enagagement Rate Location Santa Barbara, California, United States
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24. Guidance Moon

Bio Chef & Content Creator, Executive Chef Owner of @mommassoulfoodrestaurant Pastor & Founder of @thewatersworshipPreluekemia warrior & Adventurist🎗️🏞 *****@yahoo.com Instagram Handle @aintnomommyhighenough Instagram Followers 2.7K Type Nano Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location Santa Barbara, California, United States
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25. Soul Bites

Bio Our mission is to feed the soul of our community through the comfort of our kitchen.Kitchen Hours 11:00AM-9:00PM Everyday Instagram Handle @soulbitesrestaurants Instagram Followers 2.1K Follower Growth (2mo) -1% Type Nano Enagagement Rate Location Santa Barbara, California, United States
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26. Santa Barbara Private Chef

Bio Private chef in Santa Barbara CA, previous yacht chef; drop off meals, private dinners & events; all local organic ingredients and from growing garden *****@cocolaforge.com Instagram Handle @sbchef_cocolaforge Instagram Followers 1.4K Follower Growth (2mo) +1% Type Nano Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location Santa Barbara, California, United States
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27. Valeska Voiges

Bio Band Chef to @coldplay current| on MOTS tour World Traveler, Food Healer , Creator ❤️🙏 Instagram Handle @valeskavoiges_thefoodhealer Instagram Followers 1.3K Follower Growth (2mo) +2% Type Nano Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location Santa Barbara, California, United States
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28. Santa Barbara Chef Collective

Bio A collection of talented local private chefs, all in one place, serving beautiful Santa Barbara County. INQUIRE BELOW👇🏼🌟 👩🏼‍🌾👨🏻‍🍳 Instagram Handle @sbchefcollective Instagram Followers 849 Follower Growth (2mo) +4% Type Nano Enagagement Rate Location Santa Barbara, California, United States
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