Aperitivo is the place you come to for flavorful light bites and cocktails when you need to unwind,…read morebefore a night out on the town, a concert or catching up with friends. I'm still thinking of the pistachio gelato here. Hands down the best pistachio flavored gelato in town! I love how they served it with pieces of pistachio. First bite was heavenly. Sometimes you can't really taste the pistachio in a gelato, but clearly they've nailed it here. For eats, I tried the Crème di Carciofi. It's marinated artichoke and fava bean spread, confit garlic, pine nuts, mint, and olive oil. Served with toasted bread. This was excellent! It's comparable to hummus, but with a totally different flavor profile. Easily serves 2-3 people. I also ordered the Crudo. It was light, delicate and so fresh! This one is not shareable because it's too delicious to share. For cocktails you can't go wrong with a Spritz. I tried the Torino Spritz which was perfectly made and refreshing. The ambiance here is inviting and the music play list is such a vibe! Overall, a great place to check out if you're wanting a casual yet fun experience.

Absolutely wonderful! This place is great for happy hour, after work, and catching up with friends!…read more Everyone is super friendly and helpful. It's a feeling of Italy without leaving Santa Barbara. Their spritz is AMAZING. Also the Dolomites beer was great too.

Note that this is a review specifically for a private event (wedding lunch reception)…read more My wife and I recently got married at the Santa Barbara Courthouse and were looking for a restaurant to host a lunch reception and State & Fig absolutely delivered. A 5/5 experience and we would certainly work with them again. We were in contact with Serina for about a year before the wedding and she was very accommodating, responsive, and helpful throughout the entire process. We initially met with her to discuss our vision, had a food and cake tasting, and also a final walk through with our coordinator to ensure everything was smooth. In terms of food, atmosphere, and service, I would want to go through all three in detail: 1) Food: We had a lunch style buffet and the food options were fresh and many of our guests gave very positive feedback and took shameless second trips. Serina and the owner (Patrick) were able to source many of the ingredients seasonally and cater to our guests' palate (Asian-inspired, etc.). We had a tasting and they took our feedback into consideration in earnest. Moreover, our strawberry cake was AMAZING. 2) Atmosphere: The restaurant had a great layout for our party size (~90 or so) with seating inside, outside, and upstairs. This arrangement allowed us to have an intimate reception despite having a lot of guests. The decor in the restaurant is minimal, which allows customization to make the space truly our own. State & Fig allowed us to borrow a few decorations, which was generous. 3) Service: The two points before were already excellent, but State & Fig's outstanding service took the lunch reception to another level. Serina was a joy to work with in terms of bringing our vision to life and was always there to make things easy for us. Patrick ensured that this was a special day for us, and encouraged us to soak it in and enjoy it as much as we can. And the wait staff and servers on the day of were professional and attentive. For that, we are immensely grateful. There were other restaurants that we toured before selecting S&F, and it was clear that hosting the reception would simply be a transactional business affair. This felt like a genuine desire to make our special day a memorable experience. Overall, a 5/5 experience and we hope that others will be able to have State & Fig host their special day. P.S. A funny aside: we met a couple sitting next to us during our tasting, who were returning to celebrate their anniversary after getting married at S&F. They told us we were in good hands and not to worry, and we AGREE.

They have solid salad and soup for quick grab. I was working across the street and I needed a quick…read morelunch, they delivered it.

Delicious food and drinks. Great atmosphere and the…read morebartender was very friendly and nice.

One would never guess what is behind the simple Rumfish signage at the end of Main on Palm. My…read morefirst trip was years ago and I've been back several times since. It is great for any special occasion and offers inside and outside dining. I suggested this restaurant to my out of town guests to celebrate my dear friend's birthday. Rumfish did not disappoint. The Spring weather is beautiful in Ventura so we sat outside. Service is prompt and casual. It was crowded even on a Thursday evening, but the outdoor area is spacious. Everything from appetizers to dessert is fresh and first class. Seafood options are plentiful and seasoned perfectly. The only downside is that parking is limited - only one handicapped spot for two busy restaurants. No parking signs prevent street parking up Palm.

Loved it. Cool vibe. Super friendly staff. Good food. Nice wine. Off the beaten tourist path in…read moreSolvang. Took the family. We sat outside. It was chilly, but they fired up the heaters and it was a blast. Thanks!

Yum! We came on Indian night and it was fantastic, the food and the service. I got the cauliflower…read morecurry which came with a side of rice and homemade naan. They have a great wine selection as well. Others should definitely come here!

I'm a first timer here ! Excited…read more I got the Santa barber burger with a side of fries , and a Arnold Palmer drink Fries , and loaded nachos , and the ribs are very tasty . There is a lot of parking available next to the outside seating . Great customer service, very nice and welcoming sat us right away , not waiting time , they assisted us with cleaning the table's Clean environment, very bright , tv outside and the water jug if you need water all near by . They have shakes and smoothies choices of strawberries, mango and banana , also chocolate and cookies N Cream . They have heat warmers outside if needed . Well recommended to friends and family Definitely will be returning back here when I'm around the city .

We love Shalhoob's for their signature BBQ Meats. Their Specialty here is Meat and they have a meat…read moremarket next door. Last month our Visit was a 5 ++ The Tri Tip sandwiches are some of the best on the Central Coast- True Santa Maria style. Over Memorial Day Weekend- the Tri Tip Sandwich we shared was a 4 star at best- the slices of beef were tough with stringy tissue you couldn't bite through. It was disappointing because the salsa and flavors were so good. We also shared the elote corn and a half rack of ribs which were delicious - 5 stars! Next time we'll stick with the ribs and prime rib or pulled pork sandwiches. We're fans of the casual outdoor dining experience and the great BBQ.

Food is incredibly tasty We had a delicious dinner at…read moreIndustrial Eats, their seasonal menu brings out the best of the area Loved it, you order at the counter, shared tables , dog friendly, it's a casual spot with elevated food options, highly recommended !

My wife and I used to like this bar. It seems they got greedy and are now gouging non-local…read morecustomers passing through on 101 HWY by using their good reviews. I ordered a $36 Steak Fries; it came with about 3oz of steak. The plate was 95% fries, 5% steak. I have never seen this blatant, greedy behavior in these types of bar restaurants. You would think that a bar like this should be the total opposite of those tablecloth "fancy" restaurants that serve tiny portions, but it is not. Sad and shameful. I will never visit this bar again.

Ok, new to Santa Barbara n overall a 3-star dinner experience. Tables have paper topped coverings n…read moretableware is not removed n replaced after use. The wine choices were fine. But FYI the glass price is high versus the bottle price that was low n only 3x the glass price. The food from my view was average n abit pricey. The calamari was tasty but chewy. Caesar salad w salmon was good but not worth $28. Sea bass was great. Our server was very friendly n helpful. It was an ok dinner but not worth $160 for 2. Just expected more. BTW the happy hour prices are only in the bar which has high top tables n stools.

Date night at Fish House SB for happy hour and it did not disappoint. Solid draft beer specials and…read morecocktails to get things going. We kicked it off with shrimp and scallops plus a bread bowl of clam chowder that hit just right. But the real star was the cioppino...loaded, rich, and packed with flavor. Definitely the move if you're coming here. #DateNight #SantaBarbaraEats #HappyHourFinds #SeafoodLovers #Cioppino #SBFood #GoodEats #FoodieLife

I'd give 5+ stars for the food. My wife had the scallops which she raved about and said it was the…read morebest part of the trip. The presentation was very nice. I had the steak sandwich which was good. The service was ehhhh - nothing bad nothing good -just perfunctory. The restaurant wasn't busy at all (we were the only table for a while) so it wasn't a matter of being busy.

Service was great. We sat at the bar and the bartender was excellent. We originally came…read morespecifically for the bone marrow and tartare dish, but unfortunately they didn't have it. We ordered the yellowtail crudo instead, and it tasted very fishy and not fresh. To their credit, the bartender checked on us, and when I mentioned it, he genuinely felt bad and offered to bring something else. We declined because at that point we didn't want to risk ordering more food, even though we had been considering the risotto and black cod. The two Ketel One martinis were excellent, and they did remove the crudo from our bill, which we appreciated. Overall, great hospitality, but disappointing food experience this visit.

The food was excellent and the wine vending machines were a cool concept. The Vol a Vent chicken…read morewas quite good. It is one of the best ones I've had. Most of the things we had were excellent. The only low point was the charcuterie board. The cheese and meat choices were good. The bread that was served with it was hard as a rock. Otherwise, an excellent meal with good service.

Stopped by the Cave with the family after forced family photos. We recently purchased tickets to…read moretheir "Murder Mystery Dinner" so we wanted to check the place out. In Ventura's industrial area, the Cave is a nice, cozy restaurant that is hidden in the Ventura Wine Company shop. We were greeted by live music which made a lively atmosphere. They have the self vending wine machine with a decent variety of wines for all. I'm going to be honest - I did question the pour size. We ended up buying a bottle of wine at dinner instead and I'm pretty sure that was the economical choice plus it gave me peace of mind. I will say - the plating of the food is strange. Giant plates for small portions never really sits well with me. The kitchen's "thinly sliced" waygu steak was also off putting visually. The Jumbo Scallops w/Leek & Truffle Risotto ($46) is a must order. Scallops perfectly pan seared and that risotto I would eat by itself. The Lemon Chardonnay sauce was incredible. The Slow Braised Beef Short Ribs ($39) was okay. The meat fell apart as it should. The red wine sauce was okay but lacked depth. The creamy mashed potatoes were very good and seasoned perfectly. Wasn't mad that I tried it but would not order again. Wagyu Top Sirloin 12 oz. ($48) was very good despite the poor slicing. The creamy mushroom sauce was perfect to add some flavor but not overpower the protein. The Pepperoni Pizza ($18) was decent for my son. My daughter planned to order the Seafood Pasta until she saw all of her favorite things combined: Mac and cheese, bacon and pizza - the Mac and Cheese Pizza ($21) was honestly top notch. It wasn't overly heavy, the depth of flavor was great and it's extremely tasty. The spicy aioli was top notch. Overall, a good experience at the Cave. I recommend giving it a try.

We love that there is outdoor seating. Not a lot of seating so it can get pretty full fast…read more We ordered a coke, veggie tofu spring rolls, orange tofu, and combination pho. It hits the spot. Super flavorful tofu and had the outer crisp. The pho I inhaled so fast. A lot of noodles and meat. The server nearly forgot to bring out the bean sprouts and basil with a friendly reminder. Otherwise I would absolutely come again!

Pang Zi has become one of my favorite places to eat pho and until recently, their fried rice! We…read morewere sat immediately on a busy Saturday night and we were taken care of right away! Their servers were incredibly sweet and made sure to check on us during the night! My partner ordered their rare steak pho and she destroyed it in no time! I fell in love with their combo fried rice! They had a Vietnamese hot sauce that worked perfectly with the rice and the pork. I'm looking forward to my next fried rice trip!