Thank you for your hospitality the food that was amazing thank you once again Cowboy burger One of the best burger or Eat in a long time Napa chicken was amazing read more

Nice location on the back of Paseo Nuevo Mall. The jalapeño burger with bacon / egg was properly prepared although the fries were nothing to write home about. Beer selection was reasonable. Note at the time of visit, the Apple Map associated with the Yelp app didn't take me to the right location. read more

DO NOT EAT HERE. For starters the food is very bland. No flavor at all. We had to send two dishes back because they came out wrong. Then when I finally got my salad it had a hair it it! I started looking more carefully through it and I found a little green worm!!!! The manager just said, "well that's what happens with produce.." I've eaten many fresh salads before and never had a worm in it! I've never had such a horrible experience! Whatever you do, don't eat here! They should be shut down for having bugs in their food! Not to mention the service was horrible! read more

Eureka! - Worm found in my salad. - American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Absolutely delicious! Came here on a busy Friday with a party of 6 and still found a seat with close to no wait which made our entire party extremely happy as we were starving ! Our server seemed to be stressed or in a rush and disappeared half way through our meal. We got a variety of different sandwiches and all really enjoyed the food. Got the Mac and cheese balls which were okay. Wouldn't order them again but my burger was perfectly cooked and juicy. Not from the area but would return if I'm ever there again ! read more

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Back and forth back and forth... I really think their Fig Burger is one of the best burgers I have ever had. I don't go to Eureka! often any more now that Mesa Burger is open. But I felt like changing it up, so yesterday at noon we decided to hit up Eureka! and then wander the mall. So off to Eureka! the wife and I went. The waitress informed us that they had $5 mimosas all day, and my wife took this as a good excuse to start her new years eve drinking early. She decided to pair it with a bacon and egg breakfast sandwich with potatoes . I had the fig burger with fries and an Arnold Palmer. Waitress took our order and off she went... I was kind of hopeful at this moment but that was short lived. Wife got her mimosa and I got my Arnold Palmer. After two sips of her mimosa, mw wife noticed that some of the pulp bits on the glass weren't moving. Looking closer revealed that was because they were dried up and stuck to the glass like it hadn't been washed since last weekend. Kinda shocked a bartender could have missed it. After numerous attempts to catch the eye of our waitress I finally succeeded and let her know about the dirty glass. She took it away and brought back another mimosa, but it was only HALF FULL! (insert your glass half full jokes here) I probably should have said something to the waitress at that point but I was just so shocked at the incompetence of a bartender and waitress to not properly rectify the mistake by returning with a full glass I didn't in the moment and then didn't really see her again until we were done and the check was delivered. Both my wife and I spent time working in restaurants in our late teens and early 20s and appreciate that waiting tables is not always an easy job and sometimes thankless, but messing up on the easy stuff like this is bonkers. As a waiter, if a bartender gives you a half full drink as a replacement for one a customer returned because it the glass was dirty, you smack the bartender up the side of his head and tell them to fill it up cause it's my tip on the line. The other odd bit was the Arnold Palmer. At first I thought it was just tea because it didn't have the trademark half and had look, but I tasted it and it had some sweetness to it. I asked for a refill (when we pointed out the dirty mimosa glass) with no lemon wedge this time (no need to waste one since I don't squeeze them in). Again no half and half look but there was another wedge on the glass, sigh. Finally, when the check came I asked for one last refill but ice tea only this time since I didn't care for whatever they were using as lemonade and again said no lemon wedge. I did get just iced tea but yet another lemon wedge was on the rim of this glass. Anyway enough on these issues. It just continues to highlight that Eureka! doesn't train their staff properly on customer service and I sure won't be back with out a reason. And that's frustrating because the fig burger I had was as good as ever, perfectly cooked. read more

Great food and sensational service from Lizbeth. Great burger and fabulous house salad. Loved half off wine Tuesday!

Okay guys, I know this is a chain, I know things slip through the cracks, there are off days, servers can have bad nights or they are so busy service isn't what you desire. But seriously? I love Eureka burger, sue me. This is probably the only restaurant that I actually will order outside of my comfort zone, and you know what? I've never NOT liked anything. I was hooked on the cowboy burger with those delicious onion strings for the longest time. Then one day I decided I'm going to try something different and had the Fresno Fig Burger which may have been the best decision of my life. Who would put fig marmalade on a burger? Wtf is a fig? I honestly don't know the 100% answer to that, but Dayuuuuum it is tasty. Seriously. Give it a chance. Also, Brussel Sprouts. I was never a fan, my boyfriend thinks they are absolutely disgusting, but the Brussel sprouts here at Eureka will blow you away. We can't go to Eureka Burger without ordering the Brussel Sprouts, we just can't. While those are my favorites, there's more. My bf alternates burgers, wether it's a bacon burger, burger with egg, burger with jalapeños, etc, and they are all good. Also, corn dog pops, bomb.com. Their riblets appetizer is killer. Margaritas, strong and tasty, usually limit myself to two or three and the boyfriend has to drive home. They also have HAPPY HOUR with cheaper drinks and appetizers. I can go on and on but I'll start to wrap this up. Now for service, I've had amazing service and sub par service at this location. The sub par nights are usually when things are very busy or I can tell the server is new and still learning, which, you can't blame someone for that. Overall, if you want a burger, a beer, some good mixed drinks, head over to Eureka. read more

My girlfriends and I decided to meet for cocktails and early dinner and were impressed with many key factors. For starters the food was great and quickly made it out to our table, secondly, the waitress (Hanah) was very sweet and efficient-the manager Rob even came to our table to check-in ( we felt like VIPS). It's a cool location connected to all the major shopping spots-very convenient! read more

Great food. Brussel sprouts are excellent. And it's the only spot that is open late for food in Santa Barbara. Can't recommend enough.

1:20 p.m. on a Sunday and I go to sit at the bar and in a very disinterested way the person standing behind the bar, (presumably the manager) tells me that they don't have a bartender so I can't be served at the bar. No bartender on a Sunday afternoon?? How does that happen. No apologies or anything resembling any interest in my patronage or money just a completely dismissive tone, like I was putting him out by even walking in. Assuming that was the manager he should have been behind the bar and working. I love Eureka but with that man in charge there I think I will find another place to go. Plenty to choose from and finding one that wants my patronage will not be hard to find in SB read more

So good here. Came here for lunch on Sunday and it was relatively empty. Service was friendly and quick. The cocktails are great and so is the selection of draft beer. We really like coming here because it's located near the parking structure and all the shopping! The food was awesome, got the grass fed beef ureka burger. It was perfect! Love this place read more

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2 year of eating at this place. Always great service and food. Tried calling for takeout and the man that answer was rude af. Seemed very annoyed with his job. Angry tone from the beginning of the call. Asked him a question about the menu and he got more upset. This is very disappointing because I loved Eureka! Have been eating here for 2 years now. But the experience tonight was too much. If you don't like your job, find another one. As a customer we're paying money to eat. The food is not free! So if a customer asks a question! Answer the question properly without getting upset. read more

This was a spur of the moment trip for to Santa Barbara and of course it will not be the last. I was in need of cheeseburger and beer and what I found because, well I had to look it up was Eureka...I FOUND IT...get it? So here's the thing in L.A. I cannot find a restaurant that serves bison, much less a burger. Well I found it! EVERYTHING ON IT WAS DELICIOUS...EVERYTHING! It was juicy, made just the way I like my meat cooked, medium rare! I cannot find a damn negative thing to say on my first visit. The service was wonderful, no pressure to order. The entire menu looked delicious but yeah I appreciate that. But the absolute BEST part...I love champagne and a good mimosa. Welp I'm totally enamored with the $5 pineapple mimosa. They even have a mimosa flight, Orange, Grapefruit, Pineapple and Ginger-Lime. I'll have to give them a try on my next ride through. Perfect way to end an awesome trip...I'm just sorry I can't stay longer. But there's always a next time and I'll be back at Eureka! Thank you guys the train ride home is gonna be pretty chill. read more

Eureka! - American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I rarely leave reviews, but I wanted to take the time to give a HUGE shoutout to Aidan for making our dining experience a top 5 experience in the 5 years I've lived in Santa Barbara. He was attentive, kind, interactive, and energetic--all the attributes that make for an impeccable experience. He also made a great drink recommendation after I shared with him my (slightly obnoxious) drink preferences. I've never had a bad drink here, so I'm not surprised, but it was nice to have a server who could listen attentively and make a recommendation that aligns with your preferences. Kudos to the bartender, too!! The food was on point (I am a glutton for the wings), and the host was also really nice (sorry for not getting her name). We talked to the manager, Sean, and he was awesome. It was also clear he knows how to manage a team, from the front to the back of house. Service workers are so integral to our economy and often don't get the props they deserve. I legit enjoyed my night here and felt it was only right to let the Yelp community know. Definitely recommend eating here and eating in Aidan's section; though, I imagine all the servers are great. read more

I had lunch today, nothing special but was decent. When I got the bill I was told there is an automatic gratuity of 16%. Sorry, this is not a gratuity or a gift. It is a an up charge that I didn't agree to. It was not on the menu and it was not posted anywhere. When I have good service I always tip, but to take away that discretion removes it from being a gratuity. Sorry Eureka but you failed, won't be back anytime soon. read more

Eureka! is located in Santa Barbara's Paseo Nuevo outdoor shopping center. Its kind of on the periphery near the iconic tiled stairway. The wife and I decided to come here when we visited Santa Barbara last month, hoping for a "quick drink " to slake our thirsts from walking and shopping all day before our dinner date at nearby Pascucci's.... Turns out getting a "quick" anything here is a bit of a challenge! So what I really like bout this location is it's open layout. The walls/doors that line the location roll up, creating an airy, light-filled spot. This is especially enjoyable on many of the U.S. Riviera's perfect days. But what brings it down a couple-three stars...indeed, what both this AND our local location in Redlands suffers from, is decent service. As mentioned in other reviews. The service here is slooooooooowwwwwww....! The wife and I sat down and she ordered a glass of white wine and I ordered just a tasting sampler of a beer I was interested in trying. 25 long minutes later they were delivered to us, with the waiter saying "Sorry... the bar is backed up a bit".. And yet I saw those who came in and ordered long AFTER us be delivered their drinks long BEFORE us.. *le siiiiiiiiigh* Slow, spotty service isn't just an issue with this location. When we visited our location in Redlands, their service was slow too...even though they had plenty of wait staff! We didn't have any food this time, as we were just there for some drinks...which we did eventually enjoy. As I said, the location and layout is great. But they really need to focus on service to the customer so they can up their game. Businesses come and go in Santa Barbara..such service can cause it to go..quickly. Hopefully additional visits will have better results. Be wary when visiting here. read more

The ambiance is very trendy and cool they have also seating outside. Great variety of tap beer. Great ambiance Eureka delivers decent food and good service. We were seated promptly. Host was friendly and courteous. Our waitress was very friendly and very fast to get our drinks and orders Food is ok. Eureka delivers a decent burger, but really nothing extraordinary Now you can go naked. No bun and they will serve your burger over a bed of kale online sauce. It was really tasty We also ordered a. Cobb salad good salad de net portion nothing too big Overall good experience. I would recommend this place if you are looking for a bite to eat while in Santa Barbara. Prices are ok as well read more

Eureka! - American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Food is great! Service is always great! Love their Mac n cheese balls (wish you could get them without chiles though cause I'm picky but still delicious!). Love that they are doing automatic 16% gratuity right now to make up for bad tippers during covid. But was sad when I paid my bill that I couldn't leave a bigger tip to make it 20-25%. Owner should give that option because staff deserves more. Especially when they probably get rude patrons complaining about having to tip at all. So that's my loss of star. Also gloves are a false sense of security. I'm sure the staff was changing out gloves but still you are more likely to wash your hands in a restaurant without wearing gloves than you would be cross contaminating dirty plates to touching clean ones. So another thing management needs to consider. Gloves, contrary to popular belief, really aren't sanitary in a restaurant setting when things get busy. Ohhh and those truffle fries are awesome. And the wild child cocktail! Will get a burger next time, we just wanted to munch today. read more

Very frustrating, the server did not tell us there was an 20% service charge. ( all three of us are servers) that is something that should be told before even ordering drinks. Clearly we would have given a 20% tip but when the choice is taken from you and not even told, that's where we all lost respect for the server and restaurant. The onedine which is their way of ordering and paying , did not work. So took us an extra 15 mins going back and forth for her to still have to come and take our cards. Don't get me wrong our server was great minus not explaining the service charge . We will never come back to this restaurant read more

Eureka! - Even the receipt never said anything about the service charge. Very shady - American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Eureka has some covid learning to do. I don't know how the management allowed this location to reopen under its current operating procedures. I'm flummoxed at why city of SB is allowing this infectious center to continue to operate. Management in the building? Alyssa A. did you read anything regarding the guidelines dine in restaurants must operate by? Here's a clue: "covid restaurant guidelines California" via your fav search engine - click that first link. Staff should be wiping down commonly used surfaces. See "cleaning and disinfecting protocols." Tried sitting down at two different tables. They were disgusting and appear to not be wiped down all day. You are not doing your part to prevent the spread and should close until all staff is re-trained. read more

Great time, good food, good drinks, and great waiter Max!

What can I say...we've got a pretty sexy thing going here. Because every relationship has them, let's start with the imperfections... The ladies restroom is hot. So hot, it's like a sauna, you can hardly breathe. Thumbs down to that. At times you may wish it wasn't so well loved, since it can get pretty packed. Ummm, yeah, that's all I've got. Now for the sexy stuff... I can't get enough of them because every time I indulge, the atmosphere is always exciting, lively, and never allows for a dull moment. And Eureka's got it bad for me because I have an insatiable appetite for their huge... selection of delicious beers on tap and mouthwateringly orgasmic Osso Buco Riblets. Oh yes, I went there. Enjoy;) read more

Eureka! - Whiskey Sour and vodka on the rock - American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Good bar food not anything special. Nice Signature cocktails. Open late thank goodness! Service is so so, it matches the food pretty much. I also feel like since they opened the portions are a little weaker/smaller. I like the bar tho better than the restaurant. Good if your out of options of places to go and just want a decent alcoholic beverage and a burger go here. It's always pretty busy. read more

Stopped in Santa Barbara on the way to Cambria, second time here! Great menu options we shared steak nachos and the steak dip! Yummy! I definitely recommend this place and they have an extensive tap beer line read more

Eureka! - A view from patio seating! - American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Food was really good. We had an extremely rude server, and his name was Brandon. Giving consistent passive aggressive attitude and told us we couldn't read when he gave us the bill. Otherwise was a good experience. read more

We recently ate here and I find they have a more innovative grass fed burger menu. I had the tortilla burger as I was craving a more mexican style burger. They also serve Bison burgers. We have more grass fed burger places in San Diego which are good. However, I like Eureka's menu is more diverse, including their drink menu. You really can't go wrong here...as their is something for everyone! And, the best onion rings i have ever had! read more

Eureka! - Jalapeño infused cocktail. - American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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I ordered take out for my contractor who drove a long distance to care for us. I wanted to order something a bit more special than fast food but not fine dining so I ended up ordering a hemp bowl, bison burger, kimchi burger, and cheeseburger, with an assortment of sweet potato fries and macaroni and cheese balls. I didn't know what he would like, so I also ordered pizza from Giovanni's. If you can believe it, the food arrived at the same time the pizza did! They also included utensils. The contractor understood how much we appreciated him and the food was good. He loved the food. Thank you guys, I hope we get to stop in some day soon to experience the restaurant. read more

I strategically chose this restaurant located in the Paseo Nuevo shops well knowing the Queen of Reseda and Daughters love to shop when in SB. I coincidentally am very fond of craft beers and cheeseburgers. A match made in heaven me thinks. We tried the Corn Dog Bites and they were great. Reminded me of the epic corn dog's at Disneyland from the Little Red Wagon at the top of Main Street. Just in the form of a corn dog ball with three dipping sauces. Just awesome. They have lots of fancy burgers but I'm a burger purest and just did the Eureka Burger with cheddar. That was one great burger. Their Blonde Ale and Pilsner were my favorites. Other dishes ordered at the table were the salmon, the steak salad, and the fried chicken sliders. The sliders were just so so. Everything else including the service was spot on. Good day in SB. read more

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"Random act of kindness" Never been here before. My first time was with my friend and we came here for dinner before going to a show down the street. Our server was awesome! High energy and very attentive :) all the food was amazing but what really stick out was the end. The server who dropped off our check was a different, equally as awesome guy and he dropped the bill and said we got a random act of kindness and they took care of our whole bill. I was completely awe struck! I've never had anything like that happen to me before and I didn't know what to do. Either way I would have came back again but that just sealed the deal! I'm still in shock! Thank you! read more

Eureka! - American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Good burger, Great beer selection. I just moved to SB and this place has the best craft beer selection in town. A lot of local staples and plenty of beers from some of the best breweries up and down the west coast. I would personally recommend the Beer Sampler as it allows you to try tasting portions of 4 beers! Service staff was energetic and friendly despite being extremely busy. If you are a beer person, this is the place to go in SB! read more

Eureka! - Live music every Thursday!! - American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Being new to the area, I've explored different types of places for food, drinks and entertainment. Somehow, I find myself gravitating back to Eureka. The Santa Barbara location is as good as it gets in the area for multiple reasons. The food selection is diverse, yet simple enough to sort through for a quick and casual meal. Their burgers, of course, being their hallmark; try their fish tacos. I've yet to grow tired of them-they're fresh, definitely full of flavor, and resonably priced. But you won't be able to go wrong anywhere on their happy hour menu, so try everything at least once. If you sign in for a table and there's a short wait, be patient; it will be worth it. The over 30 beer selections available represent the best of every variety brewed in the western U.S. Try testing your bartender by letting them know what you like, and I guarantee they can offer you 2 or 3 terrific selections that will make it difficult to decide on just one! It's not just about being able to brew your own. One thing that keeps me coming back is the staff from top to bottom. The bartenders are friendly, respectful, and true beer geeks. And with their rotation of brews, they really do keep up with the best beers in the area. The place is managed extremely well; I've met the management staff and it's evident they truly care about their customers, about service, and about the food quality. We've all been to places that lack good management, and it shows. This place is a well-oiled machine. Every staff member I've been in contact with has demonstrated true hospitality. Whether an afternoon lunch, or dinner time, I have really felt comfortable here with every visit. read more

Eureka! - That's one good looking staff. - American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Luckily I ran into a friend and she recommended this place. We sat outside and it was chilly, but they have portable table heaters, so we survived the freezing temperatures of southern California... I ordered a couple beers, Bavarian hef(?) and an orange wheat(hanger 24), both were very tasty. I ordered the cowboy burger or something to that effect, It was delicious. The burger was cooked medium rare and the patty was large, not umami size, which in my book is small. The best part of the meal for my GF was the sweet potato fries covered in honey and cinnamon with sugar... Second I had a Trumers beer from Berkeley and it was very mild and drinkable. This place is a must if you are in Santa Barbara. read more

I go to Eureka often as their Burgers are all delicious! Best burgers in town hand down. Plus, they use grass fed beef which is awesome, knowing that the price for a burger is very reasonable. Also, their bruschetta are delicious as well as their french fries and truffle oil fries. Anyways, Eureka is the place to go if you want a delicious burger for a good price and a nice, young, ambiance. read more

Eureka! - French fries and fig marmalade burger. Yummy!! - American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Maia was a great server food was delicious try the bison burger it is delicious but be careful because it's packing some heat behind it but we appreciate the service today was amazing with our kids and patient with us we will be coming back ! read more

Went here for dinner last night with the wife. The ambiance is cool and the service is truly perfect. The food reminds me of a Santa Barbara version of Red Robin, but just a bit more upscale; definitely for foodies! The kitchen accidentally added bacon to my wife's burger (with a VEGGIE patty?), at which time our server Lizette corrected their mistake and we promptly had a new burger within two minutes! The manager (maybe owner?) Moses came to our table and apologized for the error and took really good care of us. We would have come back despite the mistake, but the level of service we received was equivalent to a fine dining restaurant. The dessert didn't look like much quantity wise, but it was the perfect portion and the taste was simply awesome. Definitely one of our top spots in SB, and it's nice that it's such a good burger spot. When we go back, we will try to get Lizette's table again since she's so sweet and genuine; you can tell she's excited about the menu and loves her job. Hurry up and go! read more

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Visited the Santa Barbara Eureka today. What an experience! The burgers were awesome and as a lover of whiskey our waiter Max suggested a great rye whiskey and a bourbon. This might be the whiskey talking but Max provided the most spectacular service and the cooks made one of the best nachos in SB! Will definitely be back read more

I am not normally one to leave a negative review, but my experience truly was disappointing. The food was great, but the servers were not friendly or attentive, majority of the time they were just sitting around and talking with each other and other friends while we needed things at our table. Jalapeño egg burger was great though. read more

It's pretty noisy and the service is a bit slow, but their food is delicious! There's always a bit of a wait and the tables are so close so forget about trying to have a private conversation -- not only will you be able to hear the next tables conversation, but you'll also bump elbows with them. When ordering, I highly recommend the truffle cheese fries and their Fresno fig burger. They're my favorite! *Side note: they used to have "steal-the-glass" nights where you could take a beer glass home if you ordered whatever beer was being featured that day. I'm not too sure if they still do it, but I think that's pretty cool. read more

Ordered an appetizer and was not given small plates to share with others. Ordered a water and my water had an old brown piece of lettuce or something. Quite disgusting. read more

Eureka! - Old lettuce that was in my water. - American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

We have a new puppy and we're looking for a lunch spot that would allow our Morty. This also was our 1st dinning experience with him so we were a little nervous.We weren't sure how it was going to go, saw the reviews and checked it out. Staff was very friendly service was great! They offered out pup water right away. What I liked about the seating was the restaurant is an open concept and the patio is an extension of the inside. So you don't feel like you have to be banished to the patio just bc you brought your pup. To be honest the patio felt like the place to be! The ability to bring our pup is what brought us but the food and the service is what will keep us coming back! Our waitress and hostess were amazing. The Napa burger was delihcious, highly recommend. They also have a huge assortment of cocktails, wines and beer. If you like light beers Momma's Yella Little Pils was awesome. Check it out for yourself! read more

Eureka! - Morty enjoying lunch on the patio! Great dog friendly spot! - American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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