Tried one of the most talked about BBQ spots in Santa Barbara and ordered the 2 meat combo with tri…read moretip and beef rib. It came with a huge chunk of bread, baked beans, and two sides. We went with double macaroni salad. The tri tip ended up being our favorite. It was juicy, tender, and packed with smoky flavor. We were actually more excited for the beef rib, hoping it would be super juicy and fall off the bone tender, but it didn't quite hit that expectation. It was still flavorful, just a little tougher than we hoped. The half and half sauce also had more spice than we personally prefer. The baked beans were delicious and paired really well with the meats. The only side that fell a little flat for us was the macaroni salad because it could definitely use a bit more flavor and dressing. Also taking off one star because the silver skin on the ribs should've been removed for a cleaner bite. That said, for the portion size and quality of food, the price was honestly very affordable. You definitely get a lot of food for what you pay for, which makes it a great BBQ spot if you're hungry and want something satisfying without spending too much. Overall, still a solid BBQ stop in Santa Barbara and definitely worth trying if you're craving smoked meats.

Service was great. The cashier had recommendations for my indecisiveness…read more I went with two individual pork ribs and a side of veggies (cabbage, carrots, and broccoli) as I didn't have much of an appetite, but it smelled SO GOOD. The ribs were not very tender; however, the mix of the sweet sauce with spicy was epic. I could drink it. The veggies had zero seasoning but were instrumental in calming the heat from the sauce. The lack of tenderness and blandness outside of the sauce warrants a middle-of-the-road rating. I will try again.

Best place in the world! We visited on a Saturday and had wonderful service at the bar by Rhonda…read moreand her daughter Ashely! We than were sat by a wonderful host, received nothing but good recommendations from our server Jose, and enjoyed some killer food. The manager Paris spoke to us on our way out and made us feel right at home. This is my new favorite spot! Highly recommend !!!

I drove a Birthday Party of 9 down here on a Friday in one of our Sprinter vans…read more We arrived at 11:30ish, its first come first served. Parking is along the side of the road, parallel parking. RV's, trailers, big vans don't work here. We were lucky enough to park legally in a handicapped stall. Also I believe theres a no dog policy, I'm not sure why as you sit at picnic tables out side, also some inside seating. This is an old camp/cafe/stage coach stop built in 1868 or so, a days ride back then. The folks here have this dialed in the service. The menu is quote interesting, old spin on american favorites and yet something for most everyone. I went with the Bison Flank steak, medium I asked for a side of cole slaw. There was nothing exceptionally flavorful. In fact it was disappointing. The Bison was probably beef, flank is generally not a tender cut thats why its thinly cut and flash cooked The slaw as bland as it comes. I tried the fries, pass the ketchup please. The iced tea was very good, strong and tasted fresh. Everyone seemed to enjoy their meal and the conversation about our meal choice lead to sampling. Good fun and a good group, they bought my lunch...so there are "free lunches" in life. Its worth a tuesday lunch visit, once in my opinion. foodguy-martin

I'm a first timer here ! Excited…read more I got the Santa barber burger with a side of fries , and a Arnold Palmer drink Fries , and loaded nachos , and the ribs are very tasty . There is a lot of parking available next to the outside seating . Great customer service, very nice and welcoming sat us right away , not waiting time , they assisted us with cleaning the table's Clean environment, very bright , tv outside and the water jug if you need water all near by . They have shakes and smoothies choices of strawberries, mango and banana , also chocolate and cookies N Cream . They have heat warmers outside if needed . Well recommended to friends and family Definitely will be returning back here when I'm around the city .

We love Shalhoob's for their signature BBQ Meats. Their Specialty here is Meat and they have a meat…read moremarket next door. Last month our Visit was a 5 ++ The Tri Tip sandwiches are some of the best on the Central Coast- True Santa Maria style. Over Memorial Day Weekend- the Tri Tip Sandwich we shared was a 4 star at best- the slices of beef were tough with stringy tissue you couldn't bite through. It was disappointing because the salsa and flavors were so good. We also shared the elote corn and a half rack of ribs which were delicious - 5 stars! Next time we'll stick with the ribs and prime rib or pulled pork sandwiches. We're fans of the casual outdoor dining experience and the great BBQ.

Really great food for a really great price. We ordered the chicken and tri tip combo and it was SO…read morefilling.

Actually devastating because there is no dessert on the menu. That is my only complaint…read more After a long day at work, we were grateful such savory restaurant was open so late. We got there around 9 and there was a decent amount of families having late night dinners like us. I only got tri tip because I wasn't that hungry but it was tasty, so juicy and flavorful I kept eating it. Presentation was simply uniform in shape and color. Love the grill marks. I also got pink lemonade. Classic. Guac tasted quite oily. Needs more salt. The burrito was certainly a two meal kind of dish. Pretty giant. Love the salsa bar. I would love to learn how to make the marinated onions. I could eat bucket fulls of it if I had the capacity.

Amazing food and great people. They definitely know their way around the BBQ. I highly recommend…read moreOak & Fire for any event!

For the tri tip bbq sandwich which has house coleslaw and fried onion strings. It was good! The bbq…read moresauce and with the coleslaw, meat, and the fried onion strings was a tasteful combination. i wish the seats were in the shade, especially since it was a pop-up. It was a hot summer day. The wait wasn't long but would have liked to enjoy the sandwich with some sun coverage.

Love Soul Food! @soulbitesrestaurants is sooooo sooo good! My baby sister and I stopped by. The…read moreowner, Stirling is the nicest man. The food he serves is a 5/5. I tried the cracklings ( not pictured), Johnny Sticks , mac n cheese, perfectly cooked fried chicken and potato salad.... all outstanding!!! I will be back for their RnB brunch! That's my jam as a 90s girl! Who doesn't love RnB and amazing food !? Um? Thank you, Imo for influencing me! Great spot. Def check them out! Located in SB. Cool locally owned spot. Chill vibes !

I didn't get the name of the proprietor who was so absolutely cool and lovely, and prepared me…read morethree fried chicken legs for midday meal to go to satisfy my craving for proper fried chicken legs. Thank you! This is the place for Soul food. I look forward to trying the sides. And dining in. But during a workday needed to scoot. So glad they're there. Good food! Eat here!

My friends and I stopped by here as we were waiting for our car to be inspected for a flat tire…read moreafter our camping trip. That flat tire was definitely a blessing in disguise because without it, we wouldn't have found this incredible spot! This place is located in a business complex, and from the outside, it looks like a quaint little place, but the moment you walk in, it is HUGE! Tons of seating, a pool table, and outdoor patio. It's even dog friendly! Such a hidden gem. Not only that, but the food was INCREDIBLE! We tried everything on the menu, and we were all blown away. Each of my friends had a different favorite, which means that there's something for everyone, and I'm still drooling just thinking about it. Haha It's hard to pick favorites, but I especially loved the ribs and tri tip sandwich. The staff was SUPER friendly and took their time explaining the menu to us. They made us feel like close friends rather than customers. It's been awhile since I left a review for anything, but I knew I needed to give this place one because they deserve all the hype. I'll definitely make my way down here next time I am in the Santa Barbara area.

Really good bbq. I had the tri tip sando, pork spare ribs and esquite. The meat was smoked really…read morewell, tender and still really juicy and Smokey. Located in The Draughtsman brewery in Goleta, the vibe is really cool and good beers on tap. Charles, the owner is really friendly and takes care of you. He's got some good bbq sauces and hot sauce is banging.

Everything was very tasty. We got the pork ribs plate, the pork belly tips, and the brisket and…read moreSanta Maria tri tip. The potato salad and cole slaw were delicious as well and tasted homemade, like grandma's potato salad. My kids enjoyed the ribs and pork belly especially, and the arcade games in the back. This was a fun and chill local spot for BBQ. The restaurant itself was very clean and well maintained. You can tell they take pride in their barbeque.

The crappiest HALF-FAT BRISQUET served a la carte to go..retaurant had only had 2 people dining…read morein... 7/30/25. You people have some nerve sending that out.. waited 2 years to give you another chance..NEVER AGAIN. Order your food without them smothering it in sauce and see what you get. ---Texan who knows

My family recently hosted a rehearsal party on Friday night. The bridal party was a little late so…read morewe appreciated the kitchen, trying to catch up and making sure everyone has serve served before the bar and the kitchen were closed. The biggest highlight revolved around the staff working so hard making sure everything was cleared for us as well as making sure if any food orders were missing or there was someone missing their food. I ordered the chicken sandwich and I was absolutely blown away by how large it was and how flavorful their steak fries were. I'll have to try ther barbecue the next time I'm around!

Disappointing experience at a place we've loved for years. My partner and I have been regulars at…read moreTimbers Roadhouse for years, stopping by 4-5 times annually whenever we pass through Goleta. This visit was unfortunately our worst experience there by far. It was the first time we'd sat in the dining room instead of the bar. It was early - around 5:00. The happy hour buffalo chicken sliders and Brussels sprouts were good. However, things went downhill with our entrees. My tri-tip dinner (ordered medium rare) arrived as two thin slices of medium rare covering three slices of gray, well-done meat underneath. It was tough and tasted old - it seemed like the kitchen was trying to hide poor quality, overcooked meat. My partner's ribeye was cooked to the right temperature but extremely gristly - only about half of the twelve ounces was actually edible. When I sent my tri-tip back, our server (who was genuinely trying to help) returned to say they were out of tri-tip and a new one would take 45 minutes. By then my partner was halfway through his steak. I asked to just have the meat removed and I'd just eat my sides. Here's where it went from bad to worse: the manager (owner's daughter) charged us $7 each for the sides as "à la carte" items and argued when I explained I only ate them because that's all I had. She eventually offered 50% off the entrée but her confrontational attitude made things worse. The owner was more understanding when we escalated it to her, but the damage was done. Our server did her best in a tough situation - the issues were with the kitchen and management's handling of the problem. Really heartbroken about this experience at a place we've loved. We'll probably try again someday but will stick to burgers and salads at the bar.

My friend and I haven't been back to this restaurant since 2018 and I have to say it was as good as…read moreit was back in 2018. I had made Monday 7:00PM dinner reservations on Open Table. We were greeted and seated upon arrival. Alvaro our server introduced himself, very pleasant and attentive. We ordered beers to accompany our meal this time around. We decided to share The Ahi Crudo, Hope Ranch Mussels and 1/2 a Fried Chicken Platter. All the dishes were presented well and tasted fantastic. The Crudo was the weakest but still good, Mussels excellent and the Fried Chicken was the best Fried Chicken I've ever had OMG! Loved that there was a 1/2 portion size on the platter option, since it was only the 2 of us. Atmosphere: laid back rustic vibe. Service: excellent. Food: excellent.

Barbareño was such a great overall experience. The service was great, everyone was friendly,…read moreattentive. The outdoor patio was also really nice and peaceful, with an intimate atmosphere. We ordered the: Beet Salad Hope ranch mussels Especial Santa Maria bbq Market fish The Hope Ranch mussels were amazing with such a flavorful broth, and the smoked tri tip/Santa Maria BBQ was cooked with a great sauce (very tender). The beet salad was fresh and refreshing, and the market fish was tender and flavorful. The only dish I wouldn't recommend was the especial. Overall the food, service, and atmosphere made this such a solid date night spot. Definitely on the pricier side, but worth it for the experience.