Absolutely love Institution Ale in downtown Santa Barbara. It's a great place to stop in for a…read moreshort visit or to take your time as you wander down gorgeous State Street. The atmosphere is top tier with big beautiful windows covering the front of the brewery giving you sweeping views of the tree lined State Street. Modern and clean inside, shiny concrete counter tops surround the large bar area and there's a good sized patio out front if you want to enjoy the breeze. There were so many beers that looked delicious that we opted for a flight so we could try as many as possible. They let us build our own flight and our favorite turned out to be a Thai chili infused brew but their IPA selection was really good too. They've got good happy hour deals and pretty cute merch. We opted just for drinks but their pizza looked pretty good on our neighbor's tables. This is a must visit for brew lovers when in downtown Santa Barbara.

Food was delicious service was just as good and you had views of the neighborhood and football…read moregames on the TVs. Plenty of Inside seating and some outdoor. They also have seating in the back that has arcade games. Definitely a place worth visiting will be back for sure.

We were SO impressed with Third Window. If you're down to wait in the long line during the Friday…read morenight rush, it's worth it. They took our drink orders while we waited. We ordered smash burgers, fries (with homemade ranch), and the mushroom medley pizza. Everything was INCREDIBLE.

We visited Third Window Brewing for the first time on 05/24/2026 at about 5:45PM…read more We actually came to visit Potek Winery/Municipal Winemakers; however, ended up also ordering from Third Window, so we could enjoy some wine and food. They have a great outdoor area with lots of tables out front and in the courtyard. Some indoor areas as well. Yes, on the weekends, there is a line for food; however, it is worth the wait. The prices are really reasonable as well. Our table for two, ordered the Avocado Jalapeno Smashed Cheeseburger. 5 out of 5 for this burger. So yummy. We also shared the Sweet Heat Pizza, which had a delicious red sauce with Pineapple, Pepperoni and Jalapeno, which is one of our favorite combinations. Finally, we shared a large fry with the chipotle aioli and the bbq sauce as dipping sauces. Overall, we enjoyed everything; however, for the two of us we felt we could have done without the fries -- as the pizza and burger would have been enough. We would definitely return again in the future.

I am glad I picked Rincon for an early dinner during our recent anniversary trip in Santa Barbara!…read more A major plus, they sell food here, they have an extensive menu so it's easy to order at the bar, they bring it to your table, no hassle, running around for food from 1000 places! It might not be as trendy as other breweries in the Funk Zone area, but I don't care. Quiet and laid back was the vibe we needed! I love that they are located in an old Spanish looking house. Beautiful outdoor options, charming, quiet, great to enjoy a meal at! I don't care for their indoor area - with TV-s playing game and lacking decor. Service was great, friendly, Sam took care of us, he was nice, kind, attentive! Had their Mac Brown, a darker nice beer, smooth and started our feast with their nachos, we added chicken on which was a great decision since it was marinated and freshly grilled, you could taste the nice flavors right away. Great guacamole in top, a fun dish! We continued with the fried dill pickles (they come with Ranch and Sriracha sauce), very nice, had fried pickles before (in the South) and they were too greasy. Not here, crisp and tasty, lightly breaded. We finished with the onion rings tower, panko crusted, delicious flavor! They have locations in Ventura and Carpinteria! Great food and beer, nice service, very chill and relaxing. Rincon proved me right, gave us the fun, laid back experience we needed! Cheers to that, Mac Brown in hand!

Beer is great, service could be better (friendlier). Love the outside patio. Definitely worth a…read morevisit! Recommend the IPAs.

Today is Thursday so apparently they Welcome & Treat College students with a night of their own $5…read morePints from 6 - Close. Don't forget your ID Bru! Excellent beers served with a smile; The brews choices are endless but I'm such a light weight I decided on Citrus Santa Barbara or Santa Barbara Citrus "te digo" lol it's only 4.3 Love it, it's crisp & fruity tasting but yet refreshingly light. "No calories" Bueno ... not that many. It's a perfect location for sightseeing y shopping, do drink responsibly, "yo digo" y la ley de Santa Bárbara, CA.

Phenomenal place. The music. The staff. The drink options! Everything was so great and we had a…read morefantastic time. Out of 3 other breweries we've tried in the area, this one really stood out to my husband and I. We really appreciate the honest & how genuine the staff is and can't wait to checkout the live music soon & pick up some crowlers!

Had a beer and a frosé (frozen rosé). My only complaint was the music is a little bit loud, hard…read moreto chat. But if you like loud music, maybe it's for you. Also not sure if it will be the same DJ every Sunday. Anyway, it was fun. Didn't try their food tho. Maybe next time.

Great beer! Great vibe! You can sit out front with a great view of State Street and people watch…read more One of the best IPAs I have ever had. Drop in soon!

Just driving by and found the place just a hidden gem for…read moresure. Had a burger with this apricot sauce that wasn't sweet, just gave it this perfect little kick with the grilled onions and cabbage. So good. The homemade potato chips were fresh and crispy too. We went when it was quiet, service was great, super clean, relaxed sports-bar feel without being loud or crazy. And dogs are welcome, which automatically makes it better. Definitely going back. Ps onions rings are nice and crunchy

Tucked away on Montecito street, away from the tourists, The Brewhouse offers a robust menu of…read moredelicious items, a full bar, and several TVs to watch your favorite teams. The service is great, the clientele is friendly, and you will not regret coming here. I had the tuna melt tonight, and it was delightful. My wife had the fish tacos and enjoyed them. Definitely a solid spot!

Last night on a drive hoe dow the coast we happened across a roadside Dutch Restaurant....starving…read morewe went inside to the most eclectic, eccentric, ADORABE spot we could have picked out of a guide book!!! The service was so friendly!! The chef is right there cooing yourr fod....when he heard me say BEST SOU IVE EVER HAD...he had to come to the table! Its cozy and inviting! The food is the main star! Egg salad salad, soup and a Bavaria pretzel the size of my head- with some cheese mixture that's divine! The apple strudel...hot and HEAVENLY!! We're going back in December for vacation and its on our list!

As a dual citizen US and The Netherlands, I approve. Howerver, this a German restaurant the letter…read more Inside cozy pub vibe, otside patio is like stepping into a German Bier Garten. The housemade from from scratch Bratwurst is traditional style served with mustards and horseradish. Delicious warm Potato Salad, sharp Sauerkraut with Carrots and Peas, and Chilled Bottled Water. Smiling, friendly, and attentive service. The counter seating is snug for my XLness.Although a bit pricey, I will return to try Dinner, perhaps a Schnitzel.

Nic was fun, friendly, and suggested great beer options…read more A great local brewery that you should check out. Fun, chill vibe. Good beer and you can watch the game, too.

Had a great afternoon drink at Captain Fatty's. The vibe was super relaxed, the beers were crisp…read moreand refreshing, and it was the perfect spot to kick back for a bit. Friendly staff, chill atmosphere, and plenty of good brews on tap. I definitely need to come back and check out some of the food trucks that stop by. Cheers! Check out my visit @sosalicious805 on the gram. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRBoLcxETat/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Beer is great. Service is great! And it's a locally grown and based business. The bar tender told…read moreme that the founders were alumni of University of California, Santa Barbara. And that Jack Johnson (singer) was also an investor. So the ambience of this place was pretty cool and gives the local vibes. Food is not served here but they invite food trucks to sell food. They also welcome door dash deliveries of food. I'll be back the next time I'm in town!

I was only in Goleta for the day, accompanying my SO on a business trip, but man what a beautiful…read moreplace with a great vibe. After a long day at the beach playing in the water with the doggo, I decided to spend the final hours here at M. Special. It has a great central location that's still got a tucked-away feel and ample seating and there were a lot of other friendly patrons and dogs there. The staff was friendly and polite and the beer was great. I didn't get to spend a ton of time here, but it's definitely on the list of places to visit again!

Fabulous experience! The space inside is nice and offers different types of seating but seems a bit…read moremore industrial than anything else. There were some issues with parking, but once you get inside, the service is friendly and the drinks are tasty. There's a nice selection of beer and wine.

Door was open, the sign said open at noon. It was 12:30pm…read more We came in to get a few beers and maybe a bite. Jerk at the counter said not open until 4:30. No hello, no sorry. He could have easily poured two beers. Won't be back.