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 shakshuka. Also sides of fruits and smoke 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!

Super great atmosphere! Even loved their Spotify playlist while enjoying some truly INCREDIBLE…read morefood! The hostess Elli is so kind and welcoming. The wife and I will definitely becoming back again!

The Shop Brunch is this interesting little restaurant that is located just off of an auto shop…read more Thus, their name, The Shop Brunch. The way this restaurant works is that you go up to the front window, you place your order, you go and sit down, and the order is brought out to you. Pretty simple. It's important to note, however, that this is a popular café. So, particularly on peak hours, you're probably going to have to wait to put in your order. That's just an FYI. In terms of seating, they have a large outdoor patio space. There's a lot of tables there, so you should have no problem getting a seat, weather permitting. This area has tarps over it, so you do have some protection from the sun. But, depending on the weather, you may or may not like sitting there. Personally, I always like to sit outside at this restaurant. They do have some interior seating. It's fairly limited, but they do have a few tables. So, if you're lucky enough, and you want to sit inside, you may be able to grab one of these tables to sit at for your meal. In terms of their food, it's basically Americana, with a little bit of a southwestern twist. Overall, it's pretty good. They also have all of the expected drinks: your coffees, your lattes, your soft drinks, and all of that kind of stuff. Overall, this is an interesting take on a café in the Santa Barbara area. If you're into a casual environment, this is a fun place to eat.

Such a lovely lunch in Santa Barbara! The outdoor patio is beautiful and charming, and the food was…read moregenuinely delicious. The steak was perfectly cooked, the Eggs Benedict was rich and satisfying, and the pastries were wonderful too. And I have to mention our server -- friendly, attentive, and seriously reminded me of a young Owen Wilson! The blonde curls and that smile definitely made us do a double take. Great food, beautiful atmosphere, wonderful service -- and an unexpected little Hollywood moment. Definitely a memorable Santa Barbara lunch!

SCORE 0 HEALTH HAZARD 10…read more This is our third time we've had issues with the staff. Today is our last time going here. There was only one person in line and 4 staff members behind the counter standing around talking to each other. Nobody greeted us or asked for our bakery order. When I said excuse me to a dirty blond girl she replied "WHAT!" and continued to joke with a co worker. When the cashier finished with their customer they walked away and even though they saw we were waiting to be helped. I looked around and saw nobody helping seated customers or us at the bakery counter. Finally, the dirty blonde ask what we need and my response was "WHAT" ?! At this point we should have left and gone to Lilac Patisserie however we proceeded to give her our order. I told another customer behind us that rudeness seems to be the norm, and she agreed. I paid for our bakery items and asked an older woman scrolling on her phone if we could have a bag for all of our boxed treats. She grabbed a handful of bags and threw them at me from across the counter. We were appalled and left. We found a place to sit on State street to eat our treats and my daughter said she didn't want her Meringue because the dirty blonde girl used the back of her ungloved hand to repeatedly wipe her nose. We threw all $50 worth of baked goods in the trash. Yes, I should have gone back and complained I'm had everything refunded but it was Mother's Day and we didn't want anything more to do with this establishment. It was also an epiphany that they don't treat everyone this way. It could be you next time. Please go somewhere else. We will never go to anywhere but Lilac Patisserie which is to the left as you exit Andersons, past the stop light. You will definitely get your money's worth and the staff is friendly, professional, and greet you immediately as you reach the counter.

Luke and the waiters were very nice food was amazing if i could rate out of any number I would rate…read moreit a 1,0000000000000000 out of 5 the kids liked the chicken fingers and fries by the Marlin family

We love Paloma for a date night! Also love it during the holidays when it's decorated to the max!…read more Food is always interesting and tasty and service is always friendly and feels elevated in a relaxed way. I will say that we're both so sad they changed the wagu tri tip sauce from a bearnaise to a chimichurri! Please bring the bearnaise back or as an option, it was our absolute favorite!

We had a most delicious dinner at Lilac tonight! We ordered…read morefour starters, each one notable . Starting with tasty shrimp and clams, spicy and saucy with a knock out sauce and toast for mopping. Outstanding cauliflower seated on a bed of fantastic sweet and sour sauce. The fried calamari was delicious with a dipping sauce of spicy aioli. Sadly, we had no room for their famous desserts! Highly recommend this lovely spot in Montecito. Outdoor seating was pleasant and friendly .

It was a nice little find in error. We were looking for a coffee shop and Google suggested this…read morespot. We ended up having an early dinner since it looked so yum. Decently priced, delicious food, great service! The calamari was the star of the show for sure, crisp, not oily at all. It's a beautiful little spot with a nice wine list and good daily specials. Nice place settings and ambiance.

This place has one of the best happy hour deals, the food was amazing along with the complimentary…read morechips and salsa. We had Ruby as our server and she was so attentive and nice. The ambience of the place makes you feel like you're in someone's home. Definitely a must stop during your time in Santa Barbara.

Corazon Comedor is a vibrant cantina style Mexican eatery serving up food made with love and…read moreculture. This spot is located on State Street where there is street parking all around the area. Inside, they have a beautifully decorated interior with lots of seating. Wifey and I ended up getting the Carpintero Burrito, Enfrijoladas, and the Black Beans & Plantains. Everything hit the spot and it was a great meal to start us off for the day. All of the staff here are super friendly and welcoming. Definitely stop by if you are ever in the area!

4.5/5 Kind and friendly staff! Amazing food! And…read morepicturesque outdoor seating! Placed right on the beach front, Jeannine's has the perfect combination of ambiance, service, and taste. The wait can be a tad long (but nothing longer than you'd expect for a brunch spot). Instead of placing your name on a waitlist, you stand in line outside along the beach while staff begin handing out menus. Once inside, it's order at the front and self seating afterwards. I highly recommend sitting outside if possible. The calm ocean winds and sunny atmosphere is just perfect for a nice brunch. My table ordered 4 dishes and enjoyed each one. The lemon poppyseed pancake was not too sweet and had paired perfect with the fresh blueberry jam. And the Norwegian benedict was lovely. I would highly recommend these two items! Overall, this is a must-go brunch spot in Santa Barbara.

First time at Jeannine's. The line looked short from the outside but that was just the first of…read morethree lines. The second line parks you in front of tourist items for purchase and then the third line is at the counter where you order. Because the two inside lines weren't visible from the outside the wait was longer than expected which made it extra disappointing when I found out they didn't have the soup on the menu or any soup. I got the taco salad and was handed a very ordinary ice tea in a plastic disposable 10oz cup that was mostly ice, there would be no refills and I regrettably pre tipped. Pretty expensive but I don't mind if the food is good. I was given a number and told to go find a seat. Because they use every square inch for seating they had some uncovered seats that were in the hot sun, these were the only ones open so I sat in the hot sun with no shade. About a twenty minute wait for my taco salad. I wouldn't normally write a review over a taco salad but this one was so bad and so overpriced I thought it deserved one. It was basically a grocery store salad mix with a scoop of ground beef and a quarter of an avocado on top in a greasy flour tortilla bowl. I couldn't tell if the beef was good or not because it was drowned in what tasted like a sweet thousand island dressing. The setting is beautiful and the staff is friendly and competent but the taco salad is terrible and expensive.

The restaurant is located right on the beach, making it the perfect spot for a group dinner. We…read morewere seated outside with a beautiful view of the sand and ocean, which made the experience even more enjoyable. I ordered the Seafood Cioppino, and it was delicious. I loved the variety of seafood, and everything tasted fresh. My only complaint was that there was a bit too much broth, and it was much saltier than I would have preferred. On the positive side, our waiter was attentive and careful with both our food and drinks. He did an excellent job serving our meals promptly and ensuring that each of our checks was accurate. I also appreciated that the restaurant was willing to split the bill for our group, offer a vegan version of a meal for one of my guests, and replace my beer with a lighter one after I found the first one too bitter. That level of flexibility and customer service really stood out. I would definitely come back whenever I'm in the mood for a beautiful beach view and delicious food!

Nice views, and decent food options but service wasn't good - very unaccommodating and honestly we…read morefelt discriminated against. We came here for some appetizers, desserts, and coffee, and saw that they were - and we counted - 13 seats available outside near the beach. We came for the view and wanted to sit outside. We requested if we could take one of those tables and they said they were "very busy" and seated us perhaps in the worst place, inside next to a wall with no view, cramped next a large party. When asked if we could take one of the many-many tables open again, they shared they have reservations. Surprised that 13 tables would be occupied outside (plus those inside), we decided this place wasn't for us. The young lady at the entrance was who was "helping" us, and she was the reason why we ultimately left. Other employees seemed fine, but she seemed profile-y.