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.

They have separate vegan menu. Food was okay. The place…read morecan't handle large numbers of customers. When we arrived, only 3 tables were available, and all of them were dirty with dishes from previous patrons. We ended up wiping outlr treble by ourselves after they took dirty dishes away. It took quite a while to get our food. We were seated outside, and if you want to order something else, you have to go back inside to order and pay. There was some live music inside it and it is was quite loud, unable to hear what person who took order was saying.

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!

Friendly service, super fresh soups and sandwiches in the public market. Great display of fresh…read morehealthy treats/snacks/drinks, light clean decor. It feels expensive upfront but with portion sizes, it's a great deal. For a lighter meal, just share a sandwich and soup with a friend, a lover, whoever! The house lemonade and tea are delicious, with the lemonade being perfectly sweet and tart. Soup of the Day was French Onion, which is on the sweeter side, and comes with cheese and a crostini soaking up the broth. Onions are very nicely caramelized. It was tasty but the portion of this soup was a bit large for the intensity of the soup sweetness, almost like syrup after eating it enough. Any other soup - I'd be fine with the portion size. Partner's review of the BLT: "Plenty of bacon and toasted very nice on sourdough, the sourdough with the soup was balanced. I can tell they added a little bit of butter on the sourdough for the extra crunch. Vegetables - they're vegetables, FRESH though." I had The Griller, hot with provolone on a bolillo roll. Packed with flavor from the peppers and olives, plus all the meat protein was the bomb!

I hate to give a bad review, but I am really mystified by the good reviews. I tried two different…read moredesserts and neither one had any taste at all. One was a small round chocolate cake. The other was a chocolate chip cookie with walnuts. My wife had the same experience, so it wasn't just me. I wouldn't mind that they were rather expensive if they at least tasted good. What is weird is that they looked so good!

Staff: Helpful, friendly, and efficient (it was lunch time on a weekday and nobody was waiting…read morelong!) Sandwich: I got the number 16 but wanted to switch the salami for turkey (I liked all the toppings) and they said no problem, not all places are so willing to make what seems like an easy change, so I appreciated it. Drinks: FYI no fountain drinks-canned/bottled drinks. Good Chip selection-they even have the Kettle Horny Mustard chips! My to go order had napkins wrapped up in the bag without me asking for them-truly appreciate this thoughtful gesture.

I used to eat at Panino all the time (loved the #12!). I recently got diagnosed with celiac, which…read moremeans that I cannot eat gluten, nor any food that comes in contact with gluten containing food items. Today my work placed an order for lunch at Panino. I called ahead to ask about their protocols for customers with gluten allergies. They stated that they use separate cutting boards and wash their hands. After hearing this, I felt comfortable enough to order a salad. I noted that I have a gluten allergy when placing my order. However, when my food arrived, there were four pieces of bread in my salad, which means that the salad had gluten cross contamination and I could not eat it. This is the second time this has happened. The salad did not even say that it came with bread. Needless to say I will not eat here moving forward.

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.

Love this farm to table concept. Super cute spot with a…read morelittle magic card performance during our dinner. We shared the focaccia bread with their balsamic garlic sauce and their yoga pants salad. The bread was so fluffy and soft with a nice little crunch to the edge - loved their dipping sauce too. The salad was so fresh with beets, snap peas, sweet potatoes and other fresh vegetables. Loved how clean yet flavorful the food was. Will definitely come again. The staff was super friendly too.

Need some good chicken wings? Little Bird is the place. I love the Greek salad, add salmon is…read morealways cooked to perfection staff is friendly, and I love going to the public market before the chaos, it's the perfect time to grab a table. Now my kid refuses to eat anything else at Public market, great job Little Bird!

It was okay. My chicken sandwich was difficult to eat because the buns were thin and there was a…read morelot of meat (not complaining about the amount of meat). I wish there was more sauce because it was good. Onion rings were good. My son didn't enjoy his corn dog and fries that much but couldn't explain why. I don't know. I think I'd come back and try the burger but wasn't impressed this round.

If you are thinking of hosting your wedding reception here or hosting any other event, DO IT!!! My…read morehusband and I got married at the Santa Barbara Courthouse in June and hosted our 70 person reception at State & Fig. We began communicating with Serina to begin the planning process in November of 2025 and even stopped by the restaurant to check out the venue during breakfast (the breakfast burritos and fig burger are delicious!). From the beginning, my husband and I could tell that Serina and Patrick are passionate about their work and want to ensure their clients have the best experience and day possible. Serina and Patrick made themselves available throughout the planning process to answer any questions that we had. They are great personable people and we are beyond happy we worked with them for one of the biggest days of our lives. We went with the braised short ribs and olive chicken for our main entrees as well as a chocolate raspberry cake (baked by Serina) for our wedding cake. Almost two months later, my husband and I have guests telling us how great the staff were and how delicious the food and cake were at our reception! It truly was the best day ever and we continuously talk about how we wish we could relive that day again! Thank you Serina, Patrick, and staff for your dedication and making our day so memorable for us and our guests!

Reached out to set up a brunch for my bachelorette weekend and was immediately helped online. Their…read morecustomer service is exemplary! When our group arrived we were met by a smiling server and our very own private table with personalized menus! Loved this little unexpected detail. I ordered the braised short-rib Benedict and it will be a breakfast I think about for a long time! The meat was braised perfectly and it was incorporated deliciously with the caramelized onions. My poached egg was velvety and the pesto hollandaise was *chefs kiss*! Finished with the peppery arugula and delicious muffin. The best way to start the day! Everyone was son impressed with their meal. Absolutely delicious.

This is the on site restaurant at the Kimpton canary downtown Santa Barbara. It's adjacent to lobby…read morebar and lounge. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. We stayed here for a weekend so we had breakfast / brunch here in the mornings. This restaurant is very cozy and comfy. Except a bit of toddler crying here and now since this is a family restaurant especially in the mornings. For breakfast we have tried local fruit plate, breakfast plate and California style shakshuka. Also sides of fruits and smoked salmon. The food was delicious in healthy portions. The service was fantastic and very welcoming! We were very impressed with this hotel restaurant and will come back whenever we are in town!

Me and my friends grabbed some food and drinks by the bar area on Saturday morning. Our bartender…read moreand server was kind and attentive, and the atmosphere was relaxing. I ordered the brioche French toast with berries and almonds and it was absolutely delicious! I've been here a few times and always leave happy! I also it's one of the few places in SB that serves bottomless mimosas, which is a huge plus if you're looking to celebrate!

We decided to come back to this fantastic gluten free bakery and cafe. It was only 2 minutes walk…read morefrom the Kimpton hotel we stayed at. This store was packed the entire weekend when we came in. Store is big and spacious with two sections. One is sit down cafe, the other is bakery and take out area. It's all fast casual style though. They have a lot of varieties to choose from and great coffee and tea to go menu. They take reservations for weekend brunch too. I picked quite a few pastries to try. My favorites are lemon tart and lemon bar. Obviously I like lemon flavored pastries. The red velvet vegan cupcake and blueberry muffin were delicious as well. I am so jealous of this gluten free kitchen bakery and cafe. Wish we had something like this near my home! This is our must stop whenever we are in Santa Barbara!

I needed to buy birthday cake, same day and this biz was the most promising. I had no idea it was a…read morededicate gluten-free restaurant/bakery until after we ate the cake! We also ate lunch at the cafe the same day. So the overall rating factors out lunch in. The cake was 5-stars. We ordered a the chocolate decadence cake and it was delicious and not too sweet, which we appreciated. It's a dark chocolate cake filled with layers of dark chocolate mousse, frosted in swirled French buttercream, One downside is the price tag. A 6 inch cake was $80ish dollars. Our lunch was a-ok. We ordered a Ham and Swiss sandwich, a quiche, and lilac salad. The price point here is quite high. The sandwich was 19.50 for a fairly basic item. I short, we went there for the cake and stayed for lunch. The cake was memorable for the recipient. So we'd order from them again. Not sure I need to go back for a meal.

Searched for a simple terpy breakfast sando on the way back to SD - Helena Avenue Bakery is minutes…read morefrom the train station. Busy through brunch, worth the wait! Everything was super fresh, the lil packets of chalula really elevated this sandwich The blueberry compote was slightly tangy, with the yogurt & the not too crunchy semi sweet granola gwwooowwww Super simple coffee options though ‍ if anyone knows of a matcha/coffee spots near here - holllerrrrrr.

Helena Avenue Bakery is a great Santa Barbara spot! I've been here a few times now, and it's always…read morebeen a really enjoyable experience. The food is excellent, the atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, and it's a fun place to bring the kids. It has a great local feel and is an easy place to stop in, grab something delicious, and enjoy some time with the family. Definitely a place I'd recommend if you haven't tried it yet. Great food, great atmosphere, and an overall fun spot!