The SB Public Market has a nice assortment of restaurants. We didn't really expect such a…read morewonderland of food and drink, and yet here it is. Went in to visit the new Seoulmate Kitchen. We kept hearing how authentic their food is, and they also have a delicious menu of Matcha and Cafe Specials. After walking in and noticing all the other food options, we all split up to visit the other spots within, and we then met at one of the many communal tables to share each other's selections. At our large table we had food from Corazon Cocina, Empty Bowl Gourmet Noodles, Wabi Sabi, Little Bird Kitchen, and Que (West Coast BBQ). They all paired nicely with draft beers and cocktails from Cooney's at the Market, and we even got desserts from Rori's Artisanal Creamery. Staff at each venue was very helpful making food suggestions, and even pointed out some of their own favorites there at the SBPM.

My first impression is that Whatever you are craving for you can get it here. A diverse selection…read moreof food vendors under one building. Not fast food type but a decent meal in a quick pace environment. Friendly and quick service. Like a food court type of arrangement but so much more. My favorite is seoul mate kitchen which offers some classic dishes with a fusion twist. I love the bento box here. Pick a protein among beef, pork belly, chicken Or tofu. It also comes with rice, half marinated egg, cucumber, carrots , and three veggie side dishes. A full meal without the need to do much thinking. Next is the ca'dario pizza, we got the parma pizza. I cannot stop eating it... maybe it is the crust Want to try the rori's artisanal creamery. There was a "be backed" sign on the register. We Waited for 10mins or so and had to go. Now i have one more reason to come back and visit. Parking is pretty convenient. City parking close by and offer first 45 minutes free parking,

I live in Santa Barbara, planning an out-of-town trip, and was looking for gift for a host at…read morewhose home I would be spending a couple of nights. Viva Oliva was perfect. A small, local company, they offer a large variety of very reasonably priced gift choices. The sales associate was very friendly and helpful. (I chose a beautiful gift box of gourmet olive oil/vinegar pairings.)

I absolutely adore this shop!! The vibe is very charming, intimate, and warm. I have never seen so…read moremany different infused olive oils and balsamic vinegars before. I really appreciate that you can taste the products. I found so many I loved and tasting the notes helped me better envision what I could use each one for and how it fit into my cooking style. I also like how they offer each product in two sizes. The people here are so warm, friendly, and knowledgeable as well. They were so ready to help and give information about their store and their products.

Happened to pass by this place after checking out some records at Warbler next door. The name of…read morethe business didn't provide much information but there was a sign outside showing the types of items it carries. It's mainly a small grocery store carrying unique items from all over the place. Most of the items I recall seeing were spices and sauces. Some of the items can be found at a regular store (and probably for less) but this place has many items and brands that I haven't seen anywhere else. Grabbed a kombucha drink from some fancy brand and it was really good. Definitely not your everyday grocery store to stock up on food, but a great place to get some unique gifts.

We drove by here and decided to walk back here and check it out as the storefront was very cute. We…read moredidn't know what kind of store it was but it was a unique grocery store with brands I'm not familiar with. Very cute store and knick knacks and stuff. I did not purchase anything but it's a great place to visit if you're in the area.

We visited today from Chino Hills...and we had the most amazing experience…read more We walked in and asked to taste some oils. Cynthia helped us and allowed us to sample every single one. It sure made my parents first tasting experience so fun. They bought 3 large bottles, I bought 2....and they were all so good!!! Will definitely bring them back. Thank you so much Cynthia for your kindness!

After being to Il Fustino a couple times before, our family walked in to purchase more bottles of…read moreoil and vinegar as gifts. This visit, we were met with a very rude elderly woman that did not seem to appreciate customers at all. I asked for her name twice and she refused to give it to me. We have been here before and had a very pleasant experience, but this may have ended our shopping here. It was embarrassing.

Julian came over and delivered an epic sushi feast! Some roles, specialties, followed by nigiri…read moresushi and a ginger/cucumber shiitake salad, it was a wonderful way to celebrate turning 50! 14 of us ladies, he brought out each platter as it was freshly made. He can alter the menu based on your needs and budget, Highly recommend!

What an incredible experience. Chef Julian is a true professional. I cannot recommend it highly…read moreenough!

We ordered several variety of cheese and charcuterie plates for our wedding with delivery and…read moreplates. It was on time, everything looked great, and was a complete worry free!!! The food was amazing! Our guests loved it and was so easy to set out for everyone. Would recommend for any future events!

Warning this place is dangerous.. I tried some of the cheeses and they were so good I had to buy…read morethem. I also had to stop myself from trying more cheeses bc they were super delicious. The owner does a really good job of putting accurate descriptions of the cheese flavor notes. When you sample the cheese it makes it easier to decide if you actually like it or not vs grocery stores where you can try it and you're going in blind. Definitely worth checking out if you love cheese and meat.

Discovered this wonderful Santa Barbara maker of gourmet truffles and other chocolates just in time…read morefor the holiday season--YUM! Oh.My.Word. The gingerbread and coconut-enrobed peppermint truffles were absolutely outstanding, and my cadre of foodie recipients were both delighted and impressed. Even more outstanding was the sample of the white chocolate-chai-turmeric truffles; they are to die for. Unusual and completely wonderful, creamy, with a subtle blend of ingredients I'd never think of (but which worked to perfection). Owner Michelle is herself delightful, boxing up a fairly large special order promptly and quite prettily. Not only is she eager to accommodate her customers, but she even offered to deliver when circumstances put us in a bit of a bind. Highly recommended--Five Stars!

Pure pleasure and local treasure. Warm. Welcoming atmosphere and owner (Patric) Lots of charm…read more Great food and wine - especially the owner's own wine, developed as a tribute and appreciation for the local fire fighters. It's a second generation love note to his father and grandfather.

This specific experience is from a few months ago, and is a part of a growing frustration with what…read morehas become of this formerly wonderful sandwich shop. This isn't about public shaming, hopefully it's clear this is about flagging to management that their staff requires more hands on training around food handling, product quality, tidiness and presentation. We ordered four sandwiches around 1:00pm mid week, nobody else was there and there were no tickets ahead of us--just two teenaged boys who looked seriously confused and undertrained and even openly joked about how slow things had been that day--which was an odd comment for a restaurant that looked like it hadn't been bussed yet after a lunch rush. It took both of them about 40 minutes to make four sandwiches in an extremely haphazard manner that inexplicably required them leaving to the back room a lot and returning empty handed--they both weren't familiar with the ingredients of the specialty sandwiches and they joked shoulder to shoulder as they both fumbled through completing the order. I was pretty shocked at how unkept the entire food prep station appeared and the counters and tables hadn't been bussed and were attracting large horseflies from outside --why weren't these guys bussing tables if it was so slow? Why was there A LOT of yellow mustard smeared across the low boy fridge doors? Where was the supervision? Why was it taking so long to make sandwiches that were on the menu with zero modifications? Why was the music so loud? Why was the kid who was just counting cash out of the tip jar, now handling food without washing his hands or wearing gloves? It was a barrage to the senses and a bizarre vignette into an ever-declining understanding of quality service and hospitality standards coupled with an ever-rising high cost of goods. When we got to the park down the street and opened the bag none of the sandwiches had been wrapped properly, no tape, no restrictive folds, just loose sheets of hand crumpled parchment paper, barely restraining the food inside with 360 degree wet condiments covering the OUTSIDE of every sandwich parcel--if you can even call them that. It was a disaster inside that bag. You couldn't reach your hand into the bag without it coming out covered in misc condiments. That same day I called the restaurant to ask if I could speak to the owner and share our observations, the person who answered said that person wasn't available. And before I could ask for an email, the kid hung up on me--but I can't blame him for that, he probably couldn't hear me over the insanely loud music playing on his side of the line.

This place is a very consolidated Mercado, but offers a wide variety of meats, produce, and best of…read moreall a Fruteria & Ice Cream area. They have unique fruit and dairy popsicles, regular scoop ice cream, mangonadas, fruit cups, smoothies, and more. I mainly came in for some ice cream, but their produce prices are very good right now, so I will definitely be back to take advantage of that. The meat choices are endless from chicken, beef, pork, chorizo, longaniza, Cornish game hens, fajitas, and much more! There's plenty of fresh seafood to choose from as well as pre-made ceviches and aguachiles. They also have pre-made salsas that looked really good, and homemade flour tortillas. Parking is very limited here so you're better off parking on the street. Overall, a cute little market that I will definitely be shopping at for fresh produce and meats.

What a fun little market offering a good selection of fresh fish and meats, as well as and…read moreextensive selection of produce, breads and canned goods. Thanks to server Lupita who was very friendly and helpful. One of the highlights is their two different Ceviches. Either shrimp and/or white fish, both are spicy and delicious. Conveniently located on Montecito Street, right next to Rudy's Mexican Food, across the street from Santa Cruz Market, a block from Brewhouse, and around the corner from Lavender Inn, Brisas del Mar, and Inn by the Harbor.