I went In for a relatively late breakfast on a Monday. It was not crowded and very peaceful. I checked the menu on yelp and decided on the "almond French toast" I got the menu at my table and it was no longer available. Far, so I got the CAYA French toast instead. It was only slightly different. It looks great in my picture but it did not blow me away. Overrated? I'll let you decide. If there goal is to make the best French toast sadly they came a little short but if there goal is to give you a great staff, and expertly decorated interior and exterior they accomplished that. I think if you are staying at the hotel and want a great place to go it's convenient. Or just coming out of the pool and want a drink it's fills the slot. CAYA staff I liked you keep up the chill good vibes. read more

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My family and I had breakfast here. The restaurant is quaint and decorated nicely. Everything we ordered was delicious and beautifully presented. We tried the Chilaquiles Verde, Bread Pudding French Toast and the All American Breakfast. The servers were attentive and friendly. I highly recommend dining here. read more

We stayed at the hotel in which this restaurant is located, and decided to have breakfast here before heading out. Perhaps the lunch and dinner services are better, but breakfast was quite underwhelming and quite average. read more

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Started out ok - cute dog-friendly patio and nice ambiance. Server came fast but we needed more time to decide ...and then he didn't come back for..a..long...time. We asked him a few questions about the menu and the ingredients and he did not seem to know anything about anything and did not offer to find out for us. We finally ordered the food..and...it...took ...for...ever to arrive. Mac and cheese entree was mediocre and not hot enough. My impossible burger was burnt (who burns an impossible burger??) and missing the cheese...but then no one came back to ask if everything was ok...for...a...long...time. When server finally did come back I was almost done anyway (because I was so hungry from waiting for so long). I told him that my burger was burnt and missing cheese and he barely said sorry and then walked away to clear a table...Um -what?!? I waited tables for many years and the next thing you're supposed to say is "what can I do to make it better? Can I get you something else or have them remake your burger and add cheese?" Customer is always right and service and satisfaction are the goal; do what you need to to make it right. This server could not have cared less or generally put less effort into his job. So...unfortunately I cannot recommend this restaurant. Menu was way overpriced for quality of food, food was very mediocre, service was terrible. ALSO- I was UPcharged for the IMPOSSIBLE BURGER which was $3 more than the meat version -what?(!)...We were very disappointed. TIPS to the manager: more training and consistency for your staff about good service and friendliness, more guidelines about food turn around time to the dining room, more attention to detail on the menu including showing symbols for vegan, vegetarian and other such options along with willingness to modify entrees to accommodate guest diets and preferences. read more

Our Thanksgiving meal at CAYA? In a word: Disappointing, and a generous two stars. Not sure where to start, but first off, the advertised online price for both the turkey and ham dinners was $35, which is part of the reason why we even chose that location for Thanksgiving dinner, but the ACTUAL price on the their in-house menu (and what we were charged) was $45. There were other price discrepancies on the online menu compared to their in-house menu, and all in the house's favor. Somebody goofed. Big time. We had calamari and Wagyu meatballs for our shared appetizers. The calamari was lukewarm at best, and had a strange pineapple chutney on top that over-sweetened it. The Wagyu meatballs were just OK. Two in our party ordered the turkey dinner, and they both said it was tough, dry, and overcooked. They said the stuffing was also dry. A $45.....or even a $35 Thanksgiving turkey dinner shouldn't be dry and overcooked, especially from a Hilton owned restaurant. I ordered the filet mignon, which was priced at $46 for a 6 ounce piece of meat. I ordered it medium rare, but it arrived practically blue in the center, and still mooing, kicking, and screaming! A little bit rare is OK, but this was barely seared on either side. It's pretty obvious somebody back in the kitchen doesn't know how to touch Judge a steak. I sent it back, and at least it was hot this time, but was still more rare than I would've liked, but at that point everybody else had their food, and I didn't want to send it back again. One question I have is: Where is the management in that place? There didn't appear to be any, only the servers and the Bartender. If there was any managerial presence there, one would never know it. Strange that on a showcase day like Thanksgiving there would be no management running the show. With tax and tip and it ended up being $300 for the four of us. I don't mind paying that if we got our money's worth and it's good quality, but there's a lot of work to be done before that place reaches that level. read more

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Came into town on Christmas to visit my son at UCSB and wanted to have a nice meal with him. Options for a Christmas meal / "experience" were limited and the gnomes of the internet suggested we give Caya a try. I would like to be charitable, but every part of the "experience" was disappointing. It took 25 minutes for my son to get a cup of coffee. The waiter disappeared for quite a while (despite the fact that the place wasn't busy) and when he returned, he appeared to have a brief medical episode when taking orders. For appetizers, two of us got salad and one got soup. The salad was unremarkable and small, the soup was bland and tepid. For entrees, two of us ordered the prime rib and one got the salmon, Only my son was able to eat his entree (prime rib) as he hadn't had breakfast and was ready for just about anything. The salmon was strangely mushy and drenched in a nondescript sauce which rendered it inedible. The prime rib was served cold in warm gravy. Desserts were apple torte and cheesecake - the cheesecake was passable but the apple torte (actually a small slice of apple pie) was served cool with a side of what appeared to be aged cool whip. It wasn't a good experience at all, but they were open on Christmas and that counts for something. read more

CAYA is a lovely spot for brunch located in the boutique Hotel Lets in Goleta. Tha atmosphere is chic, open and welcoming with patio dining overlooking the swimming pool with palms and mountains behind. We sat down at a table and noticed it was quite sticky. We ordered brunch. Staff were so kind, professional, helpful and knowledgeable in answering our questions. We went for a mimosa (lemon, orange juice, grapefruit, but requested light on the grapefruit) and it was delicious! Hair of the champagne dog achieved. We then ordered the frittata with spinach and the Chilequiles. The frittata was wonderful, but just a little bland. The Chilequiles were great, but too acidic (too much lime juice) and not quite enough pork or cheese. We would return to try different dishes. So glad a nice brunch spot exists in Goleta! . Sticky tables Good sunny/shade outdoor restaurant by pool plenty parking Great decor Chilequiles- far too acidic-lime, not enough cheese or pork. Frittata a little bland Service ok Mimosa- lemon, orange, no grapefruit Chilequiles 4.5 Stars. read more

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Went to the bar for happy hour ,great food and drink selection. The bar tender Martin was friendly . ambiance was nice and cozy , outside patio is great too. read more

Our bar tender was amazing and very friendly always asking if we were ok or needed anything. Dinner was good, drinks where even better lol very nice place read more

Caya experience was amazing. The ambiance is cozy and chic. The outdoor dining atmosphere has so much charm! We hit the jackpot getting Sybille as a server. She is a foodie's dream! Her food descriptions are mouthwatering and her suggestions were spot on. We so enjoyed the watermelon salad special, the dressing was sooo good and the balance of watermelon, cherry tomatoes and feta was perfection! The squid ink pasta complemented with a glass of local Gruner Veltliner went together like Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. The bonus was chef Phil himself coming to say hello and making dessert recommendations, among which we have chosen his signature hand pie which we devoured. Overall we had a V.I. P. dinning experience and we are looking forward to coming back! read more

stopped on by caya after an intense google search for a decently priced happy hour through the weekend - I was hesitant to go to a hotel bar but after giving it a chance I firmly believe this place should get more hype. the bar tender was so nice, the food was good, it's near ucsb, and the outdoor patio (despite not fulfilling its true potential) was lovely - bees knees and spicy margs got the best reviews. daiquiri was okay but nothing to rave about - truffle fries were a hefty portion for $8, axtually very truffle flavored, and came with a thick sexy aoili - wings were great and so is their ranch so need I say more - poke was a bit bland, needed furkike or soy sauce or something to add to the mix - sliders were approved by the burger enjoyers and not a bad size either for a happy hour deal - the seating is a clean aesthetic look but their outdoor patio has so much potential it made me sad they didn't go absolute sicko mode with making it picturesque garden vibes read more

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I must say was pretty blown away by CAYA. I have been there while it was under different hotels and the food was always good, but maybe left a little to be desired. We went here for Mother's Day and they really have stepped up their game. The cocktails were fun and innovative, the service was attentive and upbeat, and the food surpassed what I thought we would get. We each order a brunch menu item including a frittata, a seafood crepe, eggs Benedict, and a prime rib and eggs meal. Everyone throughly enjoyed their meal and the portions were great. The prime rib was cooked beautifully and tasted great. While the interior hasn't changed much with Hilton taking over, I will say the vibe just felt a little more upbeat and guest friendly. I would completely recommend this to a long-time Goleta/Santa Barbara resident or slowness just spending a few days. read more

I'm in town visiting and am on my own for dinner this evening. I'm not staying at the hotel, but drove over as I saw another review for a great happy hour. It is indeed GREAT! The house chardonnay is Nielson at $7 and very good for a house wine. I had the ceviche for dinner and it was excellent. It exceeded my expectations. The dining and outdoor areas had other tables, but it wasn't overly busy which was nice for me. I was able to relax, take my time, get some work done on my laptop, enjoy my meal and wine without feeling like I needed to leave to free up a table. The atmosphere has a lot of natural light and the decor is inviting. The bar tender is professional and my waitress did a great job. read more

We had Thanksgiving dinner at Caya this year. We were greeted by Ayra at the front, who also ended up being our server. From the moment she greeted us to our departure, she made sure our experience was delightful. She was kind to our little one and helpful with our questions and requests. Our food was tasty (we ordered the calamari, turkey dinner, and ham dinner) and we enjoyed the laid back yet chic style of the restaurant. Overall, the highlight was our service. read more

Staying at the Leta, made it convenient, and I'm happy that I went there. It was breakfast, hardly any people but service was on point , staff was friendly and food was great! Thank you! read more

Fantastic Service everytime. Great place to relax in evening - at the bar or next to the fire pits. Thanks Keegan!!! read more

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I just discovered this place. Amazing food, Great atmosphere and friendly service. I can't recommend it enough. I'll definitely be back. read more

Love the aesthetic of the hotel and restaurant. The food looks like the photos and the pictures but flavor isn't all there unfortunately.

What was once Kimpton's Hotel Goodland is now changed to Hilton's Hotel Leta. The net-net is a very different experience. While Caya, the hotel's restaurant, was generically pleasant overall, the room temperature in the dining area was very cold. Shivering cold. Probably would have been warmer to have been seated on the patio with space heater. We inquired at the front desk and were told the furnace was not working. Ugh. Our group was four adults and two kids, 4 and 6. We were seated and our server arrived a few minutes later to take our drink order. After placing our order, and then waiting 20 minutes, we noticed our server chatting with the bartender and still no sign of our drinks. We waved to get our server's attention. She hollered across the room, "Do you need something?" We gestured "Drinks?" This seemed to prompt delivery of kids' lemonade, followed by adult beverages ten minutes later. By now, we were really ready to order. Nothing extraordinary as far as menu offerings -Just the usual suspects. Our meals came out in two rounds, several minutes apart. Salads were fine, but other orders were inconsistent, some overcooked and quite dry. On the positive, the French fries were quite good. Our check arrived with the mandatory 20% gratuity built-in due to our table of six, thus adding insult to injury. Sorry to deliver bad news here. We really wanted to enjoy our evening out. Unfortunately, Caya was summarized by one of our group as "the overall worst dining experience in years." Perhaps this is a situation of a starting crew with little experience. Maybe they were caught short-handed. Maybe need some training on 'Imparting Genuine Hospitality'. Maybe lack of management in the new scenario. Whatever the case, we miss the Goodland. And sincerely hope Caya will get it together. read more

Friendly staff. Offered good recommendations on nearby attractions. The place has a great look and vibe. read more

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Came to this place for brunch, really good service and food was super good as well! Would come back again, the environment was really cute. We got the Asian Noodle Salad with protein of Ahi Tuna on top, and the Lavender Lemonade with Gin, can't even taste the alc read more

CAYA Restaurant - Mac & Cheese (left), Asian Noodles with Ahi Tuna (right) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Goleta, California

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Low food quality for the price. Felt like warmed up hotel food. Avoid at all cost. I ordered a steak w/potatoes and mushrooms. Steak looked like it was boiled, no flavor, bland. My wife ordered ahi with two sides of carrots and Hamus. Ahi was extremely bland and over spiced. Wine selection was OK that's why I give it 2/5. read more

Great food and atmosphere! I've only been once, but I will definitely be coming back. They also make one of the best Moscow mules I've ever had. read more

this restaurant has beautiful aesthetic and good vibes. deff ig worthy. food was excellent. short rib mac & cheese 10/10. burger & fries 10/10. ranch 10/10. drinks were very tasty but took a while to come out. we were not checked on often, it was a little busy so understandable but i would say that is an area of opportunity. overall we had a great time and whenever we are back in town we deff will be coming back. read more

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Came in for Father's Day brunch with my father in law and family. Food was okay, service was okay how ever sitting next to the dish area and seeing servers pick up heavy tubs of dishes looks hazardous. Saw one of the servers almost drop tubs full of dish during breakfast. Please hire more staff and take care of your employees especially on a day that is busy. My server delayed service because she stated she had to take back dishes and she came back really wet. Not okay look for your restaurant. read more

Love this place, always a good atmosphere with great food and service. Brennan was the best!

READ BEFORE BOOKING FOR HOLIDAY MEAL I hardly ever write bad reviews but felt compelled to write this after my experience. Me and my bf booked here for Christmas Day lunch. There were little places open on that day so we were grateful there were still spots left. The ambience is nice, decor very appealing. It was a pet friendly place which is a plus for dog owners. We were seating outside and temperature was good. The wait time was bad, we waited about an hour for our appetizer to come. We thought it was a long wait for appetizer especially since the place was full, but not crowded. It was a normal amount of people you'd expect anywhere else. Appetizer was on point, which is why the two stars. Calamari was well cooked, presentable, the toasted coconut crust was a nice touch. Overall the person who made the appetizer did a job well done. We were hyped for the entree and thought to ourselves, if the appetizer was that good then we don't mind waiting another hour for good entree. Boy were we disappointed...not only was the wait long as expected, but when the food arrived my steak was very rare (I ordered it medium rare). It was so rare it was hard to cut and very tough. After a few bites I gave up and considered sending it back to be recooked as I noticed other tables were doing the same but didn't want to wait another long time as my bf would be done with his food by then. So I just ate the potato and carrots. They were mediocre at best, potato was just a plain baked potato and would be better if it was at least cut and buttered for flavor. Carrots were a bit undercooked. I wondered if my dish was microwaved since it got cold very fast too. For a 47$ dish that's not good. To help steak keep Warmer for longer it would also have helped to heat up the plate. My bfs food was also a disappointment. Pasta drenched in olive oil and very bland. The shrimps were cooked to perfection with very good texture, but were over salted. The people beside us complained about their ceviche, so I know it wasn't just us being a karen/Kevin. For expensive food the quality should have been better. I don't mind paying big money for good food but this wasn't it. I suspect their chef either wasn't there that day or they were overwhelmed and underprepared. If that was the case it would have been smarter to simply close for the day rather than serve badly cooked food. All in all, I do think they have some good food, as other reviews on here praise stuff from their regular menu and the calamari was excellent, but they don't seem to have it together for holiday feasts. (I saw a thanksgiving wreck of a review from them and should have seen it as a warning) read more

We did not stay at the hotel but stopped for happy hour and a quick bite. Our service was great. Recommend read more

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Nice and simple menu -- our server brought water and treats for our pup, and the space is casual and bright with a view of the pool, mountains - live music at night, fun cocktails, great breakfast in the morning. We loved it all. read more

Dinner was great! Brennan our server was awesome, and recommended terrific specials. We love coming here and having great service and food!

The short rib Mac and cheese was exquisite, the service was superb. Reanna made good recommendations and was a joy during our interactions. I understand why the locals come back and I will too! read more

What a breath of fresh air! This is NOT your usual hotel food, service or ambiance. Sybille was a wonderful elevation to the entire meal: she knew the menu and had great insight as to what we might enjoy. We had delicious food and beverages from the bar. All of it in a delightful outdoor setting. Well timed, tasty and an appropriate price point. read more

Hidden gem. Great food and staff is friendly. Made me feel like I was on vacation in a tropical island.

Loved their taco trio!! Service was quick and friendly. Atmosphere was fun and vibrant. Very welcoming! Would go again when I'm back in Goleta! read more

The food and drinks were great. Nice and classy design and good service. They were busy when we went and still were able to get us what we wanted quickly. read more

The food and service were great! The chicken sandwich and fish tacos were delicious!The place was so cute! Very close to UCSB, so we took our son there for lunch. read more

5 stars for Sybille! First off we had a reservation! I asked to sit outside and was told that it was reserved for people with dogs, so we were sat inside. I then proceeded to watch the hostess sit three tables of people without dogs. Sybille could see I was not happy and asked if she could help. I told her I was not happy sitting inside and wished we could have sat outside. She immediately took us to a lovely table outside with the band playing. It was fantastic! Wonderful ambiance! Thank you to Sybille for putting (paying "people") customers first!! read more

Cute decor, and great breakfast. The chilaquiles were delicious! It is a quite big platter so if you're looking to share that's a great option. read more

Food and drinks were good, service great and loved the ambience. Ate there twice in a weekend for brunch and dinner. Loved both menus. Will return next time we're in Goleta. read more

Horrible service. They have been turning people away by saying it will be 5-10 minutes for a place to sit. Then they never get the people. They told me they would come get me and sit me at a table and they never did. I ended up ordering Uber eats. Pretty pricy place. No thanks. How do you do that to people? read more