Hana Kitchen

Delicious would return! In order of faves. No allergy issues. Highly recommend…read more Would get cauliflower tacos again so good and flaky Breakfast Crunchwrap with the crispiest hash browns . So good will get again! Loved the Esquites which were savory and tasty, crunchy and fresh. Would get again Mushroom skewers also smoky and delicious would get again Orange wine was tasty and different but would not get again Crunchwrap was tasty but liked the other items more Squash blossom tacos meh, not for me Would return really liked food. No allergy issues

amazing vegan food... made with love. this cute cafe is a great stop for some amazing vegan and…read morevegetarian food. Made a quick stop after flying in from Chicago... i'm coming back! it's a must.

Inside views

Asada Crunchwrap: tostada, refried beans, asada, daiya™ cheese, pico de gallo, cashew crema in a flour tortilla. salsa of your choice

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Breakfast Tacos

Satellite

4.6(256 reviews)

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I'm really bummed to see the State Street location close, but I'm excited for more events at the…read moreFactory space. Satellite has always been such a gem -- the live music outside, the patio, and sipping some of the best natural wine in town is something my friends and I genuinely look forward to. Their cheese board is my go‑to: easy to graze on while you relax, chat, and enjoy a glass. One of my favorite memories was when my dad called from a Michelin‑star restaurant in Chicago, telling me he'd tried a Santa Barbara small‑batch natural dessert wine. He was visiting the next weekend, and I was determined to find it. Of course, Satellite had a few bottles left. Being able to surprise him with it was such a fun moment -- and honestly, a testament to how thoughtfully curated their wines are.

The ambiance is the best thing about this place. Cool vibe with outside seating…read more However, the servers were not very friendly. Also, one of us had to wait at least 15 minutes for our dish (Charred Broccolini) after the rest of the table had already been served, and another 3 minutes to get utensils to eat it. With respect to the food, the Yoga Pants salad was the best item. Most of the food we got (Tomato Soup, Grilled Cheese, Ceci Bean Ragu) was very oily, including the Charred Broccolini dish which also lacked flavor. Overall, our experience wasn't terrible, but was disappointing. We would not recommend or revisit Satellite.

Cute interior

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Sparkling Wine of Sangiovese. Perfect.

The Daisy Restaurant

4.7(282 reviews)

0.7 mi

Loved The Daisy! Great spot for a wonderful lunch. The ambiance is relaxed and bright. Perfect for…read morea summer brunch with the girls. The patio is perfection. I ordered the tarragon chicken sandwich (it was delicious! It was flavorful and fresh- the perfect amount of mayo, on soft sourdough bread) and shared the hummus plate. The hummus is a MUST BUY! It was tangy, smooth, and the bread was garlicky and warm. Loved this appetizer! There was a summer spritz on the menu that was refreshing, ice cold, and not too boozy. Wonderfully balanced and completed the meal.

I have been to The Daisy many times and I am never disappointed! The food is so fresh and flavorful…read moreand the portions are generous! My favorites are: The little gems salad with chicken added. You have to get the green goddess dressing! They make it in house and it's the bomb!! The bahn mi sandwich. It has house made tender brisket, fresh pickled veg on a baguette. So delicious! You can also get it as a salad! You'll never even miss the bread! The Daisy burger. Big meaty patty, with melty cheese, piled high with lettuce, tomato and red onion with a special sauce on a buttery brioche bun! You can really sink your teeth into this one! It also comes with a generous portion of perfectly crispy on the outside tender on the inside fries! Mmm mmm!!! They get really busy so come early!! Definitely a must try!

Counter/bar area

Brisket banh mi

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Bar area and tables

Tamar

4.5(158 reviews)

0.3 mi

I'm at this place ALL THE TIME now. Best Mediterranean in SB! My favorite falafel by FAR!…read more My go to order: Dip Trip extra pita (they have bomb pita) + Fattoush with sumac vin and falafel (so good-- fresh crisp veggies, fresh garbanzos, delish pickled onions, and the best pita croutons) + extra side of falafel (for later snacks-- their falafel is so flavorful and moist inside, never had a dry falafel here). Highly recommend for to-go orders or eating in the garden across the way.

Tamar serves up delicious Middle Eastern cuisine! They share their restaurant with Dart Coffee Co…read more It's a beautifully decorated space inside and outside. They have white lanterns hanging around the exterior and on the ceiling of the interior, which add an element of fun. It is quite cramped in this space, so they also offer outdoor seating and there was even patio seating in an area across the street. I was able to quickly place my meal and received a buzzer to let me know when to pick it up at the counter. The food was incredible! I ordered the falafel plate and a lamb kofta sandwich. The sandwich was loaded with veggies and the lamb had such delicious flavor! The falafel plate was so filling and came with a good amount of items. They gave us pickled cabbage, carrots, and cauliflower, which I still miss! Wish I could've bought a bottle of them! SO GOOD. The meal was filling but not heavy! It was perfect. The only issue that I'd like to point out, which isn't big but did bother me was that the water station that they offered didn't have any indication of which silver cups were clean and which were dirty. I asked a guy who was sitting next to it and he said, "Drink at your own risk." Also, if you're not a fan of little birds flying around during your meal, you might have an issue. They aren't scared of going around people. One jumped on our table and I had to move our drinks away. Aside from that, it was a solid meal and we still enjoyed ourselves!

Interior

Chicken Shawarma Plate served with cabbage salad, hummus, torshi, amba aioli, zhoug, and 1pc. pita

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Chicken Shawarma Plate served with cabbage salad, hummus, torshi, amba aioli, zhoug, and 1pc. pita

Santo Mezcal

4.3(2.1k reviews)

0.3 mi

Very impressed. Best taco's I've ever had. Service was exceptional. Would highly recommend.read more

Location was great, service was solid, decor felt legit. It was a cool place to come and eat but…read morecould see myself just enjoying a few drinks too. I have challenges paying for Latino food at these prices, however if they actually have food worth those prices I will do it. This Resturant satisfied these challenges, food was amazing like really good. I ate the veg meal and wow!

Seating area

Picana Oaxaquena

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Sopecitos

Three Monkeys

4.5(70 reviews)

0.8 mi

Three Monkeys is one of those places you come to if you don't feel like eating a heavy meal, but…read moreyou need sustenance to satisfy your hunger. Located at the very end of the SB Public Market and right next to Cooneys bar. Their menu offers chicken, pork, beef and tofu Bánh Mi, as well as meat skewers, stir fry and salads. Just to name a few. I've tried the chicken and beef skewers which comes in the Hungry Box. I subbed two of the skewers for beef, but in all honesty the beef was too too tough to break down. My one pet peeve is meat that is chewy, dry and too tough to eat. Although it was flavorful, but I wouldn't order it again. I did enjoy the chicken skewer though! The Hungry Box also comes with rice and a salad. Both of which were simple but a nice compliment to the skewers. On my recent visit I ordered the Buffalo wings. They were delicious! I appreciate that the sauce wasn't too spicy. I haven't had buffalo wings in a long time and these really hit the spot! The French fries were also good and not too salty. Overall, three monkeys is worth checking out if you're visiting the public market. Customer service is fast and efficient.

We went to the Santa Barbara Public Market to try Corazon Cocina, and my husband wasn't feeling it…read moreso we decided to give Three Monkeys a try. Service isn't really a thing SBPM since it's a walk up to order and then pick it up when your buzzer goes off, but we liked the comfortable and casual setup. We ordered the Hungry Box #1 with chicken and a chicken bahn mi, and both were very good. The chicken was the same in both meals, and it was well seasoned and nicely grilled, but still juicy. The salad with the box and the pickled veggies in the bahn mi were fresh and crisp too. Just a comment on the bahn mi is there the ratio of bread to filling in the bahn mi was just a little too much bread. Overall though, it we enjoyed it and it made for a very nice meal.

Thai coffee!

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Hungry Box - chicken skewers

Buena Onda

So this spot was actually put on my radar by my mom and my brother, and while we were visiting her…read moremy brother and I had to swing by to see what all the hype was about. Right off the bat the server and staff were the ones to greet us and they were extremely sweet and welcoming, messing around with us and just had a fun personality overall. They actually gave us a sample of every single flavor which caught us completely off guard, and that alone helped us narrow it down to about 40 empanadas to take home. Yeah I said 40, and those were gone in two days. The dough on these things is so flaky and perfectly cooked, buttery in all the right ways. I was a little worried going in that the meat might end up dry but nope, you bite into these and the moisture just seeps out and smacks you with flavor immediately. We tried chicken, pork, beef, even the veggie one, and every single one was phenomenal. If I had to pick a favorite it would be the pork for sure, it had this savory taste with just a little hint of sweetness that matched perfectly with the pastry. Honestly cannot recommend this place enough. It has actually become our go to appetizer whenever we gather as a family for the holidays now, that is how good these are.

In Santa Barbara for the weekend, and I remembered how good this Argentinian empanada place was the…read morelast time I was in town. There were meat, veggie, and vegan options available. I ordered the Pollo and Hongos (crimini mushrooms, spinach, red peppers, red onions, and mozzarella) and thoroughly enjoyed both. They came out piping hot and thought the chimichurri sauce really enhanced the flavor! The price was a bit expensive. It was close to $5 an empanada but my friends and I ordered the half dozen and it was slightly cheaper at $27. I'd still highly recommend!

Entrance to restaurant! Beautiful

Chimi Papas Pollo Serrano Soyrizo Special (check website if available)

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Empanadas!

The Blue Owl

4.4(817 reviews)

0.4 mi

I got a side salad that was great and the tomato bisque soup. Very good! Good for vegans too!read more

We could hear live Blues playing down the street which meant there was life. We had just left the…read moreSanta Barbara Bowl and wanted something to eat after the show ended at 9pm. Not much was open which is how we ended up here. The place was super hot so we decided to order our food to go and there was a super annoying drunk guy ahead of us in line. I felt bad for the 17 yo employee stuck interacting with them. We ordered a sandwich with shrimp in it. L said it was good but the title shouldn't mention shrimp as they were super teeny tiny and basically non existent. I got the gluten free fried rice bowl with chicken spicy. It was not spicy at all, and the chicken was a bit dry, however I could taste the flavor of the chicken and the meal was bland enough that I knew I would be okay. Earlier in the day before the bowl we went to a winery and I had a headache, so this food for me last night worked especially since we picked it up to go and had it at our Air BnB.

Large Fried Rice

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Maíz Picante

4.7(328 reviews)

2.2 mi

I just wanted to take the time and leave a review for this amazing company! They catered for my…read morewedding reception in Santa Barbara by the beach. Their service was absolutely amazing, as well as their communication and timeliness. The food was delicious so much so that all of my friends and family praised how tasteful it was. The drinks are yummy too! I couldn't be more happy with how everything went. I was already a customer previously before my wedding, and I really enjoy their tacos and burritos! If you're wondering if you should use them as a vendor for your upcoming event, definitely do it!

We stopped by about 20 minutes before closing because of all the great reviews, but unfortunately…read morethe customer service was really disappointing. As soon as we walked in, the woman working the register seemed visibly annoyed that we had come in before closing and rolled her eyes at us. She immediately said, "Umm, we're closing, so you want to take it to go?" We were already planning on taking our food to go, so the attitude felt completely unnecessary. While we were waiting for our order, another customer walked up to ask her a question, and she continued staring down at her phone and completely ignored her. The woman actually had to say, "Excuse me?" just to get her attention. I completely understand wanting to wrap things up at the end of a shift, but if a business is still open, customers shouldn't be made to feel unwelcome for coming in during posted business hours. We specifically chose this place because of the great reviews, so this was a really disappointing first impression.

Inside seating and ordering counter

Great service and delicious tacos. I highly recommend the steak with potatoes taco.

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Live Oak Cafe

4.3(412 reviews)

1.7 mi

My husband and I ate at the Live Oak Café while were staying at the Best Western on the same…read moreproperty. The restaurant interior is bright and chic and, as a bonus, overlooks the hotel pool. Plenty of parking. We had dinner the first night of our stay and loved it so much we went back for breakfast. Everything is fresh, high quality and delicious. If you are in Santa Barbara, be sure to stop by and give them a try. Be sure also to stop and say hello to the cute little finches who live right outside. I have to give a very special shout out to Javier and Luis! They were awesome - made us feel warm and welcome and part of the family. Luis kept the smiles and the coffee coming (VERY important part of my morning) and Javier could not have been more helpful and also has a really great smile! Stop by and say hi to the guys!

My husband and I came to Live Oak Cafe because of the good reviews, so maybe we just caught them on…read morea bad day--but unfortunately, our experience was terrible. I ordered the Britta Bagel, which comes with avocado, tomato, red onion, and a sprinkle of lemon pepper seasoning. The bagel itself was stale, and the entire meal was incredibly bland. I even added salt and still could only eat half of it. My husband ordered the breakfast wrap, essentially a breakfast burrito, and it had a really odd sweet taste that made it almost impossible to eat. He took two bites and couldn't bring himself to eat any more. The food alone was disappointing, but the service didn't help. We paid around $40 including tip, yet there weren't even napkins or proper table settings. We had to ask for napkins ourselves, and no one came by to check on us during our meal. For $40, I expect significantly better food and service. Unfortunately, this was one of those meals where you leave thinking, "Well, at least we know we won't be coming back." Definitely not worth it for us, and I won't be returning.

Indoor seating

Yummy - Santa Barbara Breakfast Wrap without meat, but with great salsa

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Interior

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Shawn P.

8 years ago

Very dishonest owner and the food quality is extremely poor. Employees are bitter at life that they work here and have the attitude/sense of entitlement to show it. Stay away unless you want to be talked down to by the owner and employees at a place where you are paying them. Makes no sense. read more

Toby H.

9 years ago

These were some of the most enjoyable vegan tacos I've ever had. We tried the sweet and sour and the mango tacos. We also enjoyed the ginger, soy and the fire cucumbers on top. A fantastic deal- 4 tacos for 4. I would have taken a photo but we inhaled them too fast. I'll be back! read more

Case D.

9 years ago

We went to Hana Kitchen to get Boba and thought it was great. It is served in wide cups and the boba itself was really good. The sitting area is light and airy and there is a cool painting/mural on the wall. read more

Rose B.

9 years ago

Simple, fast ordering system, but I expected the beef to be marinated like bulgogi. The meat and veggies weren't very flavorful, but the portion was good and ratios were satisfying. The rice was also good. read more

Charlotte W.

10 years ago

This place is my favorite restaurant and never disappointed every time i come. The service is excellent also the food is the best. Have no reason to not visit it every time i want delicious vegan food. read more

Henry G.

214

10 years ago

Earl at La Havana told me to stop by and have lunch. Turned out to be a great place. Service is fast, food is really terrific, and the prices are reasonable. Home run. Thanks Earl. Good job Hana. read more

Thomas S.

151

5 years ago

I times like these where cash is celadon with things like digital. It is a shame they will jot let you pay by phone and digital compared to other establishments read more

Cody B.

9 years ago

Delicious coffee. They have daily veggie and vegan options. I wouldn't recommend having a work meeting there during peak hours as it can get really loud. read more

Mei M.

Elite 7

11 years ago

Excellent food. Chicken is tender and their teriyaki sauce is superb. I love my mango slush too. I definitely will come back.

Weston S.

11 years ago

Isla Vista's favorite, Hana Kitchen, just opened off State Street. Now the rest of SB can enjoy HK's famous bowls and boba. read more

Dillan B.

5 years ago

Delicious food! Never disappoints. I always get the Vegan beef bowl and it's always packed to the brim with deliciousness.

Shannon B.

10 years ago

Love it! Great quality food w good size portions! Im fine w one taco and or sharing a regular bowl! Boba is a plus!!!

Sarah B.

3 years ago

Food was very good and service was nice! Definitely reccomend for anyone who wants a simple but tasty meal.

Becca J.

8 years ago

for the price the food is OK. It is open really late which is a plus. I usually go there after the clubs.

Jesiy B.

10 years ago

There is no past 1am delivery on a Friday because we are a small town and all go to bed at 8pm.

Nolan D.

1046

7 years ago

Amazing food and the employees clearly enjoy working there which makes for a fun atmosphere

Kimberly M.

8 years ago

The chicken with the chipotle mayo...oh so good! I miss it!

Keila M.

291

8 years ago

Bomb bomb bomb. service-eh. but cheap and yummmm.

Madison L.

9 years ago

I love the mini chicken bowl!!!

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