we only went there for breakfast a few times, we also sat outside with our 3 dogs. the managers…read morewere very accommodating by making eggs for our dogs. in the meantime we did not go for the buffet but choose of the menu, everything we order was delicious. and the service, sometimes a little slow, but they were always so great. request outside sitting.

We had lunch and the following day's breakfast here and both the events were ok. Here's a summary -…read more Reservations through OpenTable. You come into bacara and either need to walk a steep slope (0.5 mi) down or take a buggy down to the restaurant. Restaurant was empty on the day we visited. Food still took over 45 mins to come. There are decent vegetarian options. They also accomodated us and did a hallumi taco + fish taco plates. We tried some drinks and their cake with icecream. The food felt very mid, but charges were equivalent to that of a high end LA michelin star place. For breakfast too, a yogurt bowl with half a banana and seasonal fruits (they put freeze dried strawberries in the bowl, they're located in SB! What is their excuse for not using fresh berries?!?) is around $20. We got a fresh toast and fritata with it and a juice and iced coffee. They first served it hot. Then took another 15 mins to replace it. Everything here also tasted ok, but the bill's always around a $100 for 2. Table chatter around; all guests felt the same. The only positive perhaps is the stunning sea view. But that too doesn't justify the cost

Who would have the thought the best food and best view at the Ritz would be at the bar?!! We loved…read moreour grazing plate and oysters. The wine and cocktails were yummy. The service was exceptionally friendly and thoughtful.

Love this bar. Beautifully done. Great ambiance and customer service. My family and I came here to…read morehave some drinks and dessert. We ordered the churro and gelato. The churro was delicious but the gelato was runny and didn't taste good. The food looked so good so next time we will make sure to eat lunch or dinner here. It's a beautiful place.

So good and so glad we came here. Service was really top notch…read more We ordered sparkling water, focaccia bread w/ whipped ricotta, the chicken dish, two pastas and an eggplant parmesan. Also a side of the green beans. My boyfriend's birthday was yesterday (on Christmas) so it's hard to make it special sometimes. We came here because we wanted a special experience and that's definitely what we got! My dad is also insanely hard to please and always finds som reason to complain, but he had no complaints here! Cant wait to come back. The hostess was super nice and also our server did a great job (she was a nice woman with dark chin/shoulder length hair) didn't get her name I forgot! Editing this 24hrs later because my dad still won't stop talking about how amazing our dinner here was...I guess we have a new go to place for special occasions!

We visited Marisella for Valentine's Day dinner and were fortunate to secure an 8:45 p.m…read more reservation. From the moment you pull into the circular drive for valet at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara, the experience feels elevated. After being directed through the property to the back where the restaurant is located, we were greeted warmly and seated promptly at a table that was ready and waiting for us. For Valentine's Day, they offered a curated four-course menu rather than à la carte ordering. The courses were well executed and thoughtfully paced. I have a fruit allergy, and the staff was very mindful of that, which I appreciated. Accommodations were handled professionally without making it feel like an inconvenience. Service was somewhat mixed. Our primary waitress seemed informal and borderline overwhelmed throughout the evening. In contrast, the support staff--runners, bussers, and cocktail servers--were polished, attentive, and proactive. At times, they felt more engaged than our assigned server. The food itself was excellent. Everything we had was flavorful and well presented. The wine list was strong, which is not surprising given the property's location and reputation. There are plenty of higher-end selections available. The exclusive cocktail menu, however, is fairly small. They can certainly make anything you request, but if you are hoping for a large selection of signature house cocktails, you may find it limited. Overall, it was a very good experience, especially for a major holiday evening. I would absolutely return and look forward to visiting again on a non-holiday night to see how the restaurant performs under more typical conditions.

Oh boy the amount of times I have been inebriated here. Birthday parties, coming home celebrations,…read morecheeky post-work cocktails that accidentally turn into two in the mornings; New Years Eves, Potlucks, Aloha Sundays, Halloweens and everything in between. This is a great bar and there's just no way around that. The drinks are tough, the vibes are immaculate, the bartenders have teeth and the regulars are absolutely bananas. I love it here. It's probably the only bar you can roll into by yourself as a woman and feel comfortable. As if things couldn't get any better, there's a treasure of a human in there who spins vinyl on Friday nights (maybe Saturdays also, but don't quote me) and you really shouldn't miss that experience. Thank you Imperial and staff for your phenomenal service. You've truly cultivated something wonderful.

What an amazing hidden gem in Goleta!…read more While visiting the town, we were looking for a lounge walking distance from our hotel. We found this cool spot via yelp. A for atmosphere. You are transformed into a tiki/tropical/ vintage/bohemian not sure what to call it atmosphere. Super mellow and chill. We sat at a corner couch across from the bar. Comfy and relaxing, and dim lighting. Drink menu was diverse. Great selection. From cocktails to all types of alcohol. With an average price range of $15. Bartender knew his craft. All drinks ordered were great! C for service. The service dept needs some help, and I get it, with one person serving 15+ people. It is impossible to provide a5 star service. Initially service was great with a smile when we first arrived @ 6 pm. But soon after the bar became super busy. The wait was 20-30 minutes for an order. It was time to leave. We asked for our check and it came non-itemized. If it was 2 or 4 drinks that would be fine, but we were party of 3 with over 10 drinks. Then we had to wait again after asking for an itemized check. Waiter stated they need to hand write as their "machine" was not working. That took more time than needed. Ahhhhhh.... Ah well.. you can't get it all. Hence the 3.5 stars. I recommend, to sit at the bar and maybe pay cash to avoid hurdles I experienced.

We came in this last week for dinner. The server was…read morefriendly welcoming. We ordered the two braised beef short rib dishes. Mine was delicious and very flavorful. My friend's good but she felt was too salty and had it returned. The server was kind in bringing her a new dish. I got the burrata appetizer too. It was good but I felt lacking in flavor. Our experience was overall pretty good. I did feel the servers checking in and attention to us could have been better. There were long periods of time where he didn't check in with us. I also felt the food took quite a while to be made. I used to be a waitress in the past. I tried to make it a point to check in with my customers, always communicating when the food would be ready etc.. only advice I would give is to maybe train a little more for this with the servers.

The mushroom pappardelle had ok flavor, but needed more salt as it was a bit bland. It was a much…read morebetter pasta than the lobster linguine as that was very bland and boring. There was no flavor at all with the lobster linguine, which was very disappointing. The short rib was dry, the mashed potatoes were below average, the broccolini was hardly cooked, the carrots were squishy and the red wine reduction sauce was weak. The scallops were ok and the risotto wasn't very flavorful. The Brussel sprouts were an odd color and looked/tasted old. The Mac n cheese was very good. The Caesar salad had a delicious dressing. The sourdough bread was most everyone's favorite part of the entire meal. The couple cocktails that we tried were great as well. The service was slow and not knowledgeable about the menu which is very surprising at this kind of restaurant. I expected superb service, but it was below average. The ambiance was nice and of course loved the ocean right there. I would not recommend this spot.

I love this place and miss it so much! It's a true local spot with delicious appetizers and a solid…read morehappy hour menu that makes it easy to come back again and again. The bar itself is the perfect size -- small, cozy, and welcoming without feeling cramped. There's a pool table and a music machine, which adds to the laid-back vibe and makes it a fun place to hang out with friends. On big game days, I definitely recommend getting there early since the parking lot is on the smaller side. The drinks are affordable and actually taste good, which isn't always guaranteed. The servers are friendly, attentive, and make you feel genuinely welcomed every time. Overall, this place is all about good people, good drinks, and good times exactly what you want from a neighborhood bar.

As a Goleta Local . . . this is THE spot to hang out with other locals who also love Goleta - The…read moreGood Land. While enjoying some cold beer-on-tap we actually ran in to a couple high school buddies. Now THAT'S local! Bartenders made darn sure we were having a good time, and indeed we were. Very helpful with their beer and cocktails recommendations. And a great place to watch sports. TV's everywhere. Honestly, we didn't know where to look first. They pack a lot of fun into this little spot. Definitely looking forward to Sunday NFL here.

I would like to be able to recommend this restaurant because it's very cute and the bartender was…read moreso friendly, but overall it was a disappointment. The food is so-so. I tried the Cali Hummus, shrimp quesadilla and chicken tacos while staying at the hotel the restaurant is in. The tacos were pretty good, but the pita bread with the hummus was burned and the quesadilla was lacking seasoning. The margarita on Margarita Monday was quite good though, so maybe just grab a drink before going elsewhere for food. The biggest problem though is that they don't open on time and the service is overall really spotty. One morning I was down for breakfast 30 mins after they should have opened and the front desk told me it could be 30 mins more because they were still waiting for someone to show up. The next time I tried to do breakfast they were open, but after standing around for a few minutes with nobody in sight, I decided to try something else. Fortunately there are some good options in walking distance. Sunshine cafe and Lighthouse coffee were both enjoyable.

Service was really good and the view was very peaceful. The outside patio has a nice view of the…read moremountain with palm trees and the pool. It made me think, this is the type of place I would have my family stay at if they were to visit. The last place we visited made me think I was getting burger week flavor fatigue... until Caya proved me wrong. Caya was our 5th burger of the day and WOWED me! This place was marked as "?" (we weren't sure if we really wanted to try it). Everything about the burger was cooked to perfection. The egg's yolk drips down the burger after you take your 1st bite, the flavor was a beautiful marriage in my mouth and the burger was juicy! At first I thought it was fat on the plate, but upon a closer look it was the burger juice (want to clarify it was not bloody). The jalapeños added a nice texture and slight heat, the chipotle was the perfect sauce for it. This burger is definitely worth trying for burger week!

I had an excellent experience at the Roof Top Bistro & Bar. We came for the 4th of July to check…read moreout the New Vibe band. I was pleased to see that happy hour was still being offered despite the holiday. The menu offers a nice selection of bites and discounted drinks at great prices! For food, we ordered the carne asada flatbread, onion rings, garlic herb fries, and chicken wings. All of which were enjoyable! Although, I will mention that the carne asada had a slightly funny taste that wasn't very pleasing. It was tolerable, but could have been better. Despite that, the food was delicious. We also ordered the white chocolate & raspberry cheesecake. The cheesecake comes from the Cheesecake Factory! So, you know it's going to be good and it was. The presentation was beautiful as well. For drinks, I had the Prickly Pear margarita and Paloma. Both were well made and refreshing to drink. I love the rooftop vibes here! The layout is great and the views are amazing. More like Mountain View's, but still nice to be up high with sky views. There's also a restroom available, so you don't have to go downstairs. Our waitress Caitlyn was such a sweetheart throughout our visit. She had great recommendations and consistently checked on us. The music was great and it was good vibes all around! They have different bands that play here. Check out their website or instagram for more information on that. Overall, a lovely time was had and I would definitely come back here.

Cool place have a or two drinks with tapas. Had hazy ipa and cauliflower fry with sweet sauce which…read morewas super tasty. Fire place is nice and warm. Opens from 4pm to 8:30pm.