Home Plate Grill isn't the best food you'll ever have, but it gets the job done. The menu is solid,…read morethe prices are fair, and it's consistent. What really makes it worth going to, though, is the convenience and the service. The staff is always friendly and on top of things, which goes a long way. It's also right next to their sister sports bar, Rounding Third, which makes it an easy spot to grab food before or after a drink. The whole setup just works. I'm a fan and will definitely be coming back.

I got the chilaquiles half red and green with scrambled eggs. We were seated pretty quickly and our…read moreorder was taken as soon as we sat down. The interior reminds me of old country.

Good food. Good service. Casual environment…read more We eat here often when in the area. Salad is pictured. Also enjoyed a variety of sliders and some fries and fried onions.

Needed to feed my family before heading to Trader Joe's and this is right next door. What a…read moredelicious surprise! Cheesy pig burger, buffalo chicken sandwich, ahi salad, and sliders (avo smash and cheeseburger) with a free cookie! Everything was delicious! The burgers were juicy and perfectly cooked. The small tuna salad was enough to fill up a grown man. The brioche bread was also so soft and fresh. We're so happy to have discover Ed this place and we'll be back again!

Stopped by On The Alley for breakfast. Upon entering, the staff were very friendly even though…read morethey were having credit card machine issues. I went with a breakfast burrito which turned out to be HUGE. The burrito took a few minutes but it came out hot and fresh. Flavor-wise, it was a solid burrito. You have the option of indoor or outdoor seating. Of course the weather is perfect during breakfast hours. Would definitely go back.

I was a little worried because I got there late...7:58. They close at 8. The person who took my…read moreorder assured me they close at 8, meaning the last order is at 8. I was welcome to stay as long as I needed to eat my meal. What an unexpected and KIND gesture!!!! The guys were young but extremely courteous! I ordered a bowl of clam chowder...YUM!!! How can you go to Brophy's and not eat chowder? I also ordered a Baja fish taco and a shrimp taco. I love fish tacos. This one was super moist and crispy on the outside...perfect seasoning and the pickled onions were spot on!! The shrimp taco was a nice surprise. They are grilled (no guilt over extra calories) and good flavor. There is a good combination of savory with a little sweet from the mango salsa. The mangoes were not as ripe as I like, but the salsa had good flavor nonetheless. I especially appreciate that the young guys checked on me and asked about the food and if I needed anything. I visit SB a couple times a year. This is definitely going to be one of my pit stops. Oh... did I mention the nice surprise on my bill? I didn't even realize the perks of taco Tuesday. Kudos to the management for hiring such good workers!

My family recently hosted a rehearsal party on Friday night. The bridal party was a little late so…read morewe appreciated the kitchen, trying to catch up and making sure everyone has serve served before the bar and the kitchen were closed. The biggest highlight revolved around the staff working so hard making sure everything was cleared for us as well as making sure if any food orders were missing or there was someone missing their food. I ordered the chicken sandwich and I was absolutely blown away by how large it was and how flavorful their steak fries were. I'll have to try ther barbecue the next time I'm around!

Whatever you do, DO NOT DRIVE INTO THE TRAILER PARK BEHIND IT. You have to enter via the 76 gas…read morestation parking lot. I will update with a food review in a bit Update - the food was... forgettable. The oxtail mac and cheese had watery sauce. The duck confit had no red wine flavor. The french dip was surprisingly flavorless.

Definitely one of the better places to grab a meal in IV! Consistently tasty, lots of healthier…read moreoptions, and relatively good prices. Plus the workers there are always awesome. Got the Spicy Chicken Sandwich; I've been trying out most places' versions of this delicious type of sandwich and The Habit's wasn't bad! It was a bit dry, so I ditched the brioche bun, but otherwise it was a decent portion of tasty chicken. And with sweet potato fries on the side, it was a delightful meal. Next time, I'll either ask for it with no buns OR a lot more sauce slathered on.

I placed my order and mentioned that I wanted a Coke and a Diet Coke with my 2 burgers…read more She proceeded to take my order And when I paid obviously the tip was asked before my card was ran And she handed me 2 cups Just to find out that they only offered Pepsi products I tried to get my money back for the sodas and she said sorry that is such a big problem

I was recommended this place by an old friend and I had no idea it was there! I ordered their…read moredouble char burger meal and a steak burrito and it was delicious! The fries were definitely the star of the show and I could eat them all day. Steak fries are hard to find unless you're eating at a steakhouse so having these so readily available. Their steak/carne asada in their burrito is also so good. I reminds me of the carne asada I would eat during a party at my Tia's house so having it whenever I have the cravings really helps! I'm looking forward to having more fries and more steak!

Burger with 3 patties and 3 cheeses.... So. Very. Yummy…read more Love that this is like the original habit style burger. I was in the mood for regular onions not grilled ... it had that fresh taste as well. Fries were super filling and enjoyed the salsa bar to add a little kick to my options of sauces. Thanks you for the great burger and friendly service!

Got the spicy chicken sandwich with fries.. so good.. i dont know what sauce was on that but it…read morelowkey changed my life. Will be back again soon Customer service was amazing- Vincent was super kind and helpful 10/10 recommend

I've been going to Kyle's since they opened in 2014. I love their burgers. I love their story…read morebehind the restaurant. I don't live in Santa Barbara so I only get to Kyle's when I'm in town (3-4 times a year). And this is always my go-to spot. The experience today was amazing in terms of the food. My Mountain Climber was perfect! I'm boring and usually this is the only one I get, but that's because of how good it is. I feel like their patties have gotten bigger since I was last here. No complaints about the service, and no complaints about the ambiance. I always love sitting in the booth and playing the quiz game that's on the surrounding monitors. One thing to note is that if you're ordering on the app, it doesn't seem to always include the seasonal specials. When I arrived at the store (after ordering online) there were some in-house specials that looked particular interesting that I'd have been interested in. All in all, this is a wonderful place that comes with a wonderful story.

This place was overall fantastic. I wish I could have ordered a seafood tower but since I couldn't…read morethe combo of everything was really a good pick. 3 different kind of oysters- all fresh and sweet perfectly with the cocktail sauce and Minette. The Santa Barbra rock crab claws were good as well. The calamari was a smidge over fried but good We had blacked cod that was bomb.com and shared some chowder and she was THICK and Delicious!! Service was good! Outdoor seating was plentiful.

The employee taking my order was extremely friendly and delightful to speak with. She was helpful…read morein explaining the menu options and the different oysters of the day. Really enjoyed the fresh oysters here. The smallest, most expensive one (they had a few different ones that day so I tried one of each) was understandably the tastiest and creamiest of the bunch. The other ones were good too, and all of them had a salty brine on them. They also provided some lemon wedges, marinara (?) sauce, and hot sauce. The fried soft-shell crab burger was interesting to try once, not particularly my taste but if you like fried soft-shell crab it could be great for you. I would like to come back, especially for the fresh oysters. Hoping to try some other menu items next time.

born and raised santa barbara so there are certain things you learn early…read more you drive down the 101, take that turn toward isla vista, and something shifts. air changes a little. priorities adjust. time becomes more of a suggestion and then there's freebirds the original one on embarcadero del norte sitting there like it's seen everything because it has i've walked in there wearing flip flops, still sandy, hair doing whatever the ocean decided, salt drying on my face, no shower, no plan, just following the internal signal that says burrito and that's when it works best these burritos operate differently in that state. they're bigger. warmer. more correct. like the whole system is calibrated specifically for post-surf decision making line is long. always has been. mix of people who know exactly what they're doing and people about to learn something important foil everywhere. tortillas moving fast. someone at the front making a choice that will define the next hour of their life guy behind the counter was dialed. didn't catch the name but i'm pretty sure it was barron sawyer. had that calm confidence like he's built a few thousand of these and understands the assignment at a deeper level you step up and it's muscle memory rice, beans, meat, things start stacking, someone folds it like it's a practiced skill passed down over time and then you walk out sun still out. flip flops still on. burrito in hand like a completed mission you take that first bite and everything aligns for a second this place has been around 30 years and it makes sense because it isn't trying to be anything else it already figured it out five stars if you know you know

I used to come to freebirds all the time in highschool - nearly 15 years ago- and it was the best,…read moresuper tasty and always hit the spot. I recently returned and got exactly what I used to get and was disappointed in the lack of seasoning/flavor in general. I saw someone else comment that chipotle has more flavor and I'm inclined to agree-especially when it comes to the chicken. Service is always friendly and fast and I always want to support a local business over a national chain, but I'm sad to say I don't know if I'll be returning after spending $25 for a bland experience.

First, better than the food, which was very yummy, was the service. Honestly the best service we've…read morehad anywhere in a very long time. Dang, I didn't get her name. She was efficient, happy and a great sense of humor. Now, the ambiance was busy. Fun, quirky sings everywhere. Every wall was full. Again it was old school fun. Our grandson, who is learning to read had fun reading the signs. We ordered, fried chicken, prime rib, potato skins, burger, and entrée salads. It wasn't cheap diner food. It was just a delightful meal!

Fries and chicken tenders were good and crispy. Tasted like quality chicken strips. Ranch dressing…read morewas good. Nice waitress. Cool vibe inside, dark, and bar is full of people for lunch time. Out friend got a double Jack and coke and felt like a triple so that was a bonus for him! They don't hold back on the value!