Oysters hh 2 for 5 Drinks were about 10 to 12 each…read moreTheir paloma was great Not a whole lotta food options during happy hour fyi

For some reason, this is considered the top cocktail bar in downtown Santa Barbara, however, we…read morefound the experience underwhelming and the service remarkably slow and unenthusiastic. When we arrived on a Tuesday evening, there were about seven patrons throughout the bar and the outdoor seating area with the live music drew us in. We were told to order at the bar, so while the rest of our party was seated, I stood there for five minutes before someone took my order. Totally fine, but no sorry for the wait or even smile or any warmth from the male bartender, who disappeared for a five minute break shortly after taking my order. The tables at the outdoor seating area were very sticky and since there were no employees in sight I (and the other patrons who arrived then) cleaned the tables ourselves. After waiting 10 minutes I went up to the bar and assumed since our drinks hadn't been delivered, I was supposed to pick them up, I was told don't worry, we'll bring them to you, and after another five minutes, our drinks arrived. The cocktails were decent, nothing revolutionary but I am spoiled in this department, well made but nothing to get excited about . After 30 minutes of enjoying the genuinely nice outdoor area we ordered another round, three shots took another 10+ minutes. When we realized we had to leave to make our reservation, we asked for a box for our untouched food, and we were told we don't have boxes. They ended up finding one for For us, but it appeared to be a pastry box from somewhere else. The female bartender who took over after the male clocked out, was much more personable, but not much more efficient. To their credit, this bar has an excellent selection of tequilas and Mezcal's, so if you're not in a rush and you enjoy those spirits it's definitely worth stopping by. The music was really great and was definitely the highlight of that bar.

I absolutely loved Pearl Social and kudos to my friend Jara S. For highlighting them and for the…read morestellar drink recommendation. Pearl social is such a whimsical fun spot to grab a drink and a snack in the funk zone. We stumbled in for a late afternoon drink and it wasn't very busy inside - giving off "best kept secret vibe". The decor is very feminine yet playful. Loved the design and bar area. We opted for a casual booth area by the bar which was really nice. Also all of the little things were done well, crisp menus, clean bathrooms, and music done at just the right sound level. Their menu in the bar area for food is small but mighty - oysters, cheese plates, you name it. I'm definitely going to keep coming here for the cocktails. I've had one of the best sips in 2025 here - which would be The Mixtape cocktail. My friend told me I had to get it and I'm so glad I listen sometimes lol. This cocktail completely blew me away. Passionfruit forward, it's silky, sweet yet very well balanced. One of the more unique and tasty cocktails I've had ever and honestly I'm not sure how I could come back and get anything else. 10/10 Cocktail and menu. Super impressed. Kudos to Mark who was working the bar. Such a lovely spirit and kind person. He really is passionate about his menu and the drinks he's curated. Loved talking to him as we got to know a lot more about Pearl social and how some of their drinks were concerted. Really appreciated his time and expertise. Anytime I'm in the funk zone I will 100% be stopping back by here for a cocktail and good vibes.

Came by here on Valentines day to have a couple drinks. Place is beautiful and the vibe is very…read morechill and relaxing. Took a minute to get some service unfortunately. The drinks were well made and we ordered the charcuterie board to eat. Small place, small menu FYI. Overall not a bad little spot to hang out and catch up with friends or bring a date.

Great craft cocktails in an incredible and historic building. We got there right at opening so…read moreservice was very quick and happy hour was in full swing. We only got two drinks because we were on a time crunch but both were delicious. The space is very intimate and dimly lit, the perfect space for a craft cocktail.

Great cocktails, great spot with Excellent customer service…read more It has good atmosphere , we were there after Happy Hour on a First Thursday and the band playing jazz was a lot of fun. Right next to the Granada Theater Downtown Santa Barbara

So fun and so amazingly decorated. The service was super slow but the decorations make up for it…read more The cocktails were creatively named but didn't taste super special. Decent tho. The pizzas were delicious! I would go back for this any day. Love the vibes and would def go again.

Had a great time enjoying the drinks at this holiday location. Everyone was really kind and polite…read more We met some other patrons and the hostesses were great to talk to; since we were seated near them. Very interesting drink offers: I loved my Old Fashion and my wife really enjoyed the Mutha-f@€ker in the cute santa pants cup. It was a $10 entrance fee but went for a great cause and we did get a Christmas beanie with lights. How can you go wrong.

We love to stop in here when visiting Santa Barbara. Lots of choices for all types of diets. I'm…read moregluten free, and my dil is vegetarian. Plenty of choices. I as the Asian bowl and she had the veggie patty. Both were delicious. My two son's and husband also ate lunch and enjoyed their food: nachos, burger, fish and chips. Fun vibe with lovely atmosphere.

Came here after Moxi with the family and it hit the spot. Got the A5 sandwich, truffle fries,…read morecarnitas nachos, and mac & cheese kids meal. The A5 sandwich was solid juicy and flavorful. Truffle fries were crispy with good seasoning, definitely one of the better ones. Carnitas nachos were loaded and great for sharing. The mac & cheese kids meal was simple but perfect for the kids. Prices were pretty affordable for what you get, which made it even better. Service was smooth and food came out quick even though it was busy. Only reason not a full 5 is it can get a little loud and crowded, but overall a great spot after a long day out.

Riley was awesome and a great customer service. Great atmosphere and vibe love the band. Please…read morecheck this place out.. acoustics are not overwhelming. You will love this place.

Cutlers was such a fun experience. They've got a cute patio area that is decorated well and they've…read moregot a small menu of cocktails. I had the apple pie mood lifter it was perfect for a warm summer day. It tasted like apple pie! And my hubby got a Negroni, which was very good. We ended up also getting a shot of the cold brew liquor and ended up taking a bottle of that home. We will definitely be back!!

I had such a great meal here! The ceviche verde is made with halibut and super fresh and sweet,…read moreit's also the most massive portion. The pulpo tacos are a MUST and I don't even usually like octopus. It has such a nice smoky grilled flavor and it doesn't have that chewy texture. Service is really great and friendly as well, and their outdoor patio is perfect people watching!

Service: very good Shrimp tostadas: super bland…read moreHalibut ceviche: very good Chips and salsa: very good and flavorful Tacos (ribeye and crab/chorizo) were all kinda meh Chicken mole was really good 3.5/5

Took my husband here for his birthday & date night with our baby in a stroller and they were really…read moreaccommodating. They seated us outside facing the beach but at the end so we weren't too crowded by other tables. Everything we ate here was good but we HIGHLY recommend the Crazy Rich Asians rolls. So worth the market price. We might just make it a tradition to visit here every SB trip.

Food: We ordered several sushi rolls, edamame, and the puffed rice butter lettuce salad. Food was…read moreamazing! I especially loved the salad, so refreshing! Service: poorer on this end unfortunately. We sat for 15 minutes with no one checking on us or providing water. I had to call for someone. And then one of our drinks was forgotten. And had to call over again to refill waters :/ Ambiance: it's nice especially if you get a table that has the water view. If I visit Santa Barbara again, I'd come back.