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 sat down outside, and it has been 7 minutes, yet no one has asked me if I need a menu…read more 10min... We shall wait and see how much longer it takes before I get noticed. Other patrons were asked if they needed anything.. twice. Finally, I flagged down the waitress for a menu and was guided inside to order my food. I opted for the anniversary special: potatoes, corn, shrimp, and a sweet wine. The owner was a little taken aback when he received a notification about my low-star review. I expressed that it was me, and to help him understand better, I explained the reason why. What was very unprofessional was that he verbalized this to the table next to me, revealing exactly what had happened and who had rated his establishment with low stars. Food 3/5 Music 5/5 Cleaningness 5/5 Customer Service 3/5 (May some improvement/ $7 tip for the Hostess,who finally attended me :) Sofie As I read the response from the owner I'm baffled..so from 3 stars to 1 stars . To say I used profanity, for what reason ?, however I did give a tip .Sir you have a bad temper. I didn't check in with anyone because no one was there and when I asked for a menu, 10 minutes later I was told the Menu for food was Inside. This is when you greeted me with a smile did you not forget. It's ok my review will stay and no I didn't just come to review, I wanted to yelp an eatery and I chose your establishment, I spent well over $40. Your passive aggressiveness shows.

Fantastic experience! We wanted to stop by a lunch spot on our way back from San Diego and decided…read morefor Industrial Eats. The food was very much to die for and at pretty reasonable prices, our meal came out to be ~$80. Lots of cute pictures done by one local artist for sale and TONS of cookbooks lining the self service area. Extensive menu. We got the: Escargo and Bread - Absolutely amazing, buttery, decadent. Nothing to complain about here. Mussels and Frites - Delicious and perfect for two servings. We took the sauce home and made a pasta with it. Fries are great. Brussel Sprouts - My least favorite as it was undercooked and not as crispy as I would've liked but still delicious. Only thing I would knock on is the bathroom. The toilet seat is quite industrial. Would definitely come back.

Been eating here for years. Sunday night ordered turkey sandwich and shrimp with bread…read more The woman behind the counter was wearing an offensive shirt, saying" I am a Fuc_ing Ray of Sunshine" ... Once we set down and receive the turkey sandwich, I was really disappointed. It was very small.. I shared it along with the shrimp and the bread. .....two days later went back to the resturant & spoke to the manager/ owner woman. I sat with her to explain how rude the shirt was for counter woman to wear..because there was families with kids .The owner seemed to not care..She offered me another turkey sandwich. IT looked normal size. I thanked her and AS I WAS LEAVING SHE HAD THE NERVE TO SAY..." Hope to See you Fuc_ing soon. This shocked me and proved that the woman was crude and extremely unprofessional. This place has gone downhill. She just lost a lifetime customer, and obviously she didn't care..

Another excellent time , and meal, at Junction. Shared tapas. Don't miss the stuffed piquillos ,…read morechop salad, waygu. Order your basque cheesecake first so it has time to settle at room temp - delicious. Also thatcher Syrah is "wine lovers" kiss. So many more things to try.....Paella! Brunch on the weekend , next up ? Chilaquiles..... PS I don't care for garlic so I skipped it, but my compadres loved the shrimp dish. This is the place to chill. Warm relaxing environment (love the bar chairs) with good acoustics for chatting. Also, easy parking!

We were looking for a place to get dinner, and in talking with the rep at Derby Wine Estates…read moreearlier today, and he suggested the Junction. Tapas, wine? What's not to like? We snuck in without a reservation, and got seated immediately. A quick look at the menu indicated that this place was full Spanish as far as food. It took us a few minutes and we elected to go with the Chicken and Chorizo Paella, and an order of the Empanadas. The Empanadas come in a flight of 4, so it was two per person. They were quite tasty, and came with a small dish of a creamed hot sauce, which worked great with the empanadas. The Paella came out - it was a 30 minute cook time. The spices and the chicken and chorizo worked so well together. We had to find a wine that would work with this, and we went with a Derby Tempranillo. It was light enough to work, and cut the grease in the dish like a laser. We finished up with a Limoncello Tort, which was tasty. Ambiance is kind of mondernesque, with interesting power and gridwork overhead, and some sound deadening panels on the walls. There is a lot of art, so take some time to look around and appreciate it.

A warning: don't come here…read more If you come here, your expectations for any future plate of expertly and carefully prepared crudo will be extinguished forever in the aftermath--the afterlife--of a crudo so delicate, so beautifully presented that few plates could compare. There was life before this crudo plate, and there is life afterward. Burrata? You haven't *tasted* burrata. A plump burrata seeming to bloom amongst hefty slices of speck resting on a bed of some of the sweetest peaches I've ever eaten, grains of oil-kissed mustard seed divinely adorning its crown. I'm light-headed writing this. My queendom for burrata of this caliber. Now, the service. Exquisite, warm, intelligent. Lindsey (Lindsay? Please tell me how to spell thy name!) was incredible. From the moment we walked in, to the moment we left, we felt genuinely welcomed and cared for throughout our dining experience. I was merely passing through on my way back home to Claremont from Monterey (on a research trip; you didn't ask, dear reader, but this context is essential as research takes its toll on one's nervous system and sometimes only a glass of wine and delightful aperitivos will do to calm thyself) and decided to stop here on a whim. Don't come here, lest you find some excuse to drive 2.5 hours out of your way from the Inland Empire to Santa Barbara to taste not only these delights again, but to feel welcomed so wholesomely into a space where it is clear (from service to food prep) that the art of the aperitivo is not lost, not shallowly puppeteered for an unknowing diner, but ALIVE, and vibrantly so. Thank you to everyone there for one of the best dining experiences of my life. I will be back. Don't come. Turn away. Do not embrace the internal shifting of one's sense of self. Like Stephen King warns his Constant Reader at the end of The Dark Tower: "Should you go on, you will surely be disappointed, perhaps even heartbroken...Endings are heartless. Ending is just another word for goodbye. Would you still? Very well, then, come. (Do you hear me sigh?) Here is the Dark Tower, at the end of End-World. See it, I beg. See it very well. Here is the Dark Tower at sunset." Here, at Aperitivo, is a materialized sunset that you can taste in every bite. Like many, I read beyond Stephen King's warning to see the truth of what lay at the culmination of his most famous series. I want the truth, however painful it may be. If you are strong enough to embrace a shift in what a truly special dining experience *can* be, then come, at your own peril. Oh, and they have txakoli. Long days and pleasant nights, dear reader.

Not the first and definitely not the last we'll be here. Stumbled upon Aperitivo a few years ago,…read moreand it was some of the best and most authentic Italian food I'd ever had (even before knowing what real Italian food tasted like). Now that I've come back from Italy, I have a greater appreciation for Aperitivo and what it stands for. Definitely fell in love with the concept of aperitivo in Italy, and this restaurant really embodies that concept. Sat down and got myself a Negroni. It was pretty damn good and close to what a real negroni would taste like if it had Campari. Was pleasantly surprised that they gave us snacks on the side (in true spirit of aperitivo) and then proceeded to crush some crudo and mortadella sandwich. Afterwards, ended the night off with delicious affogato. Really brought me back to my time in Italy. The menu is always fresh and seasonal, so there's always something new to look forward to. Will definitely be back.

If you are thinking of hosting your wedding reception here or hosting any other event, DO IT!!! My…read morehusband and I got married at the Santa Barbara Courthouse in June and hosted our 70 person reception at State & Fig. We began communicating with Serina to begin the planning process in November of 2025 and even stopped by the restaurant to check out the venue during breakfast (the breakfast burritos and fig burger are delicious!). From the beginning, my husband and I could tell that Serina and Patrick are passionate about their work and want to ensure their clients have the best experience and day possible. Serina and Patrick made themselves available throughout the planning process to answer any questions that we had. They are great personable people and we are beyond happy we worked with them for one of the biggest days of our lives. We went with the braised short ribs and olive chicken for our main entrees as well as a chocolate raspberry cake (baked by Serina) for our wedding cake. Almost two months later, my husband and I have guests telling us how great the staff were and how delicious the food and cake were at our reception! It truly was the best day ever and we continuously talk about how we wish we could relive that day again! Thank you Serina, Patrick, and staff for your dedication and making our day so memorable for us and our guests!

Reached out to set up a brunch for my bachelorette weekend and was immediately helped online. Their…read morecustomer service is exemplary! When our group arrived we were met by a smiling server and our very own private table with personalized menus! Loved this little unexpected detail. I ordered the braised short-rib Benedict and it will be a breakfast I think about for a long time! The meat was braised perfectly and it was incorporated deliciously with the caramelized onions. My poached egg was velvety and the pesto hollandaise was *chefs kiss*! Finished with the peppery arugula and delicious muffin. The best way to start the day! Everyone was son impressed with their meal. Absolutely delicious.

Service here is great, they did not have the bone marrow and steak tartare. I think it's because…read morethey had too many people over the weekend. The Independent magazine article on this restaurant so I think it drew a crowd. When they asked us if we wanted indoor or outdoor, the indoor was too toasty for us so we opted for the outdoor seating. I came here because I wanted their Tomahawk Tuesday. I guess you can say it's a fancier version of Taco Tuesday or better spin-off...just costlier than tacos. The Pull-A-Part rolls are not that bad. It reminded me of a Hawaiian bun with the everything bagel seasoning on top and they provided some butter that had a little bit of a herbal taste. The short rib croquettes were very tiny and the short rib was dry. But I like how the corn was fresh and had a nice snap and the sauce had a nice Chipotle flavor. The tuna tostadas were very tiny for the amount that they cost. The tuna was flavored but still had a slight fishiness. I would not order it again because it's so tiny for the price. I did like the Fresno chilies on them tho. The smoke mac and cheese was pretty good. I did like the chewy texture, but it was not super smokey. The smoked gouda and parmesan was a good flavor combo. The green beans were crunchy and the toasted almonds gave it a little bit of nuttiness. The wife felt like it should have had some garlic flavor. And for the star of the show, the tomahawk was cooked a little unevenly. But I do appreciate them cooking the meat near the bone and accommodating us for wanting less salt on the steak. This is the only places we've been to that has actually cooked the meat on the tomahawk so you can actually eat the meat off of the bone. They do offer some chimichurri and some other creamy sauce. But I really like the chimichurri. The knife they provide to cut the meat is actually fun to cut with. I used the big knife over the steak knife (on the cutting board). In terms of flavor, I still prefer the Willows tomahawk, but this place is closer and the tomahawk is cheaper. I did appreciate them adding the cooked cherry tomatoes and green onions. It added a nice color to the steak and also good flavor. Our waitress Jennifer was nice and personable and also gave us some caramel popcorn on the house, which she informed us they make in house. The caramel popcorn reminded me of cracker jacks with no nuts. I would come back, but mainly for their tomahawk Tuesdays.

Wife wanted to come here because of the Tuesday tomahawk deal. I was interested in the steak tartar…read more& bone marrow but to my disappointment they didn't have it. We got three sharable' items, the pull apart rolls, ahi tuna tostada and the short rib croquettes....they are way too expensive to even call it a sharable. The short rib croquettes were dry and mediocre. The tuna tostada was what almost made me mad because of how small it was for the price and how subpar the flavors were. The pull apart rolls were slightly burnt on top instead of golden brown so that was a let down. I forgot to take a picture of the tomahawk steak. The presentation was nice but the steak was unevenly cooked. Some parts of the steak were cooked well done, some areas were rare....I had asked for medium rare. The waitress said it would take 40mins for the steak to come out but it came out fast. The bottle of wine took longer to come out than the appetizers. The inside of the restaurant is a sauna so we opted to sit outside with an evening breeze but then they turned on the heater as it finally got cooler....it's a pretty hot summer this year and that heater above was ruining the nice beach breeze. I asked the host if they could turn off one of the ceiling heater and he said they aren't able to turn off the single one but have to turn off the whole thing. The waitress was able to get the heater turned off which was kind of her. Oh, my favorite part of the tomahawk was their chimichurri sauce, it's the most flavorful and acidic one I've had compared to any Brazilian restaurants I've been to. In hindsight, we would have never gotten any of the sharable (other than the steak tartar & bone marrow they were out of) and instead we would have gotten each of our own tomahawk steaks, so next time we come for a Tuesday tomahawk deal that is what we shall do. Hopefully they will have the steak tartar & bone marrow available. At the end we got some complimentary homemade caramel popcorns which tasted amazing.

Came to Santa Barbara for the first time and this was the first stop my friend and I made. Holyyyyy…read moreeverything was so good! Great way to kick off the trip. We ordered the nachos with pulled pork, Mac and cheese with brisket, and two burgers. We underestimated how much food was coming out . Not only was it huge portions, everything also tasted so good. The people taking our orders were also super sweet.

Funk in Public…read more Family-owned and operated local chain of restaurants and butcher shops that's been serving the Santa Barbara community for over fifty years (ca. 1973). This location is in Santa Barbara's "Funk Zone" district, which was formerly an industrial area that's turned into a wine and art district full of interesting places to gander. The Good: * Huge dog-friendly covered outdoor seating * Full lineup of their signature Shalhoob craft beers. They also have fermented grapes and liquor, if beer isn't your jam. * Service was friendly and welcoming. * Street Parking and City-owned lots, as well. The lots are your best bet, and they're free for a short while. * Prices are very reasonable for a BBQ place. * The Street Corn app might be the best thing we ate here as the corn was super fresh right off the cob, and the Chipotle aioli was superb. * BBQ Beans was more of a bean soup, but it was decent. * Mac & Cheese was also pretty good. Carrots enjoyed it more than I did, but I might've been grumpy from the shitty meats (more on that in a minute). The Meh: * Tritip was completely dry and tasted like it was cooked in the oven and then finished on the grill. But, I will say, at least it was edible unlike the ribs... The Ugly: * Maybe the worst ribs I've ever had. They were just completely hammered with salt and completely blew out my palate within two bites, which is a shame because they were tender and cooked well, but jfc, no amount of sauce or anything is going to save something this salty. Conclusion: Maybe we just caught them on a bad day because a place doesn't survive for over fifty years serving up meat like this. I'd be willing to give them another try someday, but I need my tongue to recover first.

Protect Ian at all costs! From what or whom, I have no idea lol--but what an absolute treasure this…read moreexperience was! Meeting Ian and spending the evening with him and the other wonderful folk around us was an unforgettable experience. From his stories of adventures around the world to his vast knowledge of food / wine, every conversation was captivating and fun. He is charismatic, funny, and has a way of making every guest feel seen. He takes time to get to know each and every customer. Ian does all the cooking, booking and prep himself. His entire team consists of just two people--a husband & wife kitchen maintenance team who have been with him for the past 13 years. Every dish tells a story. It's was far more than just a meal--it's an experience I'll always remember!

It was a very hot day in Paso Robles. We had reservations…read morefor lunch at the 12:00 PM sitting. It's a small venue only room for 16 around a curved bar. We walked in to a freshly poured glass of Cold Champagne and a Glass of cold Marsanne wine. Our first course of cold purée squash soup, really hit the spot on a hot day. 2nd course chilled curry shrimp paired beautifully with the 4 more Champagne as With the next course (see picture) also cold, mozzarella cheese, with a spicy tomato sauce and sun dried with an olive oil dressing. The flight of 6 (100 point) Bordeaux wines came next with a filet of beef with lentils and freshly made olive bread. The last course cake was lemon curd and fresh raspberries. All the food was amazing. Ian's commentary on the wines was outstanding as well as the food and wine pairing. We all clapped at the end for a truly memorable experience.

The restaurant is in an old house. It is very cozy and has a great vibe. The service was good…read morealthough there were a few hiccups like asking us if we wanted to desert before we received our main course or clearing all of our plates and then bringing our main course and asking us if we wanted plates. That aside our server was very nice and very helpful and those were really minor issues, especially since the food was so good . I felt the food was outstanding. We had the mushrooms, potatoes, pork meatballs, and the chicken dinner. Everything was cooked perfectly and very flavorful. I really enjoyed this food and can't wait to come back.

This is a very small restaurant located in a former residence. You are treated like guests. Not…read morepatrons. It is dog friendly. My dog Louas was treated like a prince. The staff is very knowledgeable of the food which is mostly organic. I had a Habit, Cabernet Franc, Coquelicot Vineyard 2024 which was like drinking candy. It was smooth and luxurious. Most of the wines are local de Paso Robles or the Santa Barbara area. Be sure and ask for Delphine. Ahe is an absolute expert on the menu and the wine list. She is also very sweet. My meal was excellent except for the roasted chicken which was tough. I was so disappointed because I wanted to love it. The presentation was beautiful. And the bread and salad was amazing. But the star of the show was dry. This restaurant deserves its rating. It's amazing. But it seems like the actual food itself is slipping.

Was lucky enough to get the table in front of the fireplace on the patio. All the food was…read morefantastic. Can't wait to go back and try other items on the menu. The margaritas are killer! Great bar. Attended a event there in their banquet space and that was also wonderful.

We came here right after going to the beach, and it was definitely a nice place to relax. I really…read moreloved the outdoor area, and the overall ambiance was beautiful and inviting. We ordered a few drinks, which were good, along with the crudo. Unfortunately, the crudo dish was the one dish that really disappointed me. The fish seemed like it had been frozen--it lacked flavor and had a slightly chewy, tough texture. I definitely wouldn't order that again. The seafood dish with chorizo, however, was actually very good. We also ordered the Wagyu burger with garlic fries, which was delicious, and the cochinita pibil tacos, which were also enjoyable. Overall, everything was good except for the hamachi. The drinks were fine, the atmosphere was nice, and we had a pleasant experience. That said, it wasn't really a "wow" experience that would make me want to come back. For the price, I think it's okay, but I wouldn't say it's an especially great value.