We used to go here all the time when we lived in the area until 10 years ago. It was my favorite Chinese Restaurant for 20+ years, and the family and staff were always so friendly and helpful. I learned about off-menu vegetables and specialty items from going here and I always felt like a special guest. However the food quality and service at this point seems to have declined. Everything was good enough to eat, but not great. The staff seemed tired and uninterested or even impatient with us - we were a party of 8 persons and seemed to be the best customers they had that night, it was early (5ish) and the restaurant was not full even when we left at 7. We were all disappointed in our experience and in the food. There are so many great choices for dining in Santa Barbara, unfortunately we don't plan to go back again next time we return to SB. I think if you are a local or in need of take out close by this might still be an option. read more

This place is such a cozy homey spot. The service is amazing , the staff is so sweet welcoming & friendly. Also a go to for a quick pick up on my lunch break. They never fail , the food is always delicious warm & filling. They have great combos I love to get the family combos when I want a little taste of everything and can't decide or to share with a friend. Hardest part is always deciding what to order because everything is authentic and delectable. read more

Szechuan Restaurant - Pork Steamed Dumplings/水餃 shrimp Chow Mein/炒 Chili sauce 辣椒醬 #Egg Drop Soup/蛋花湯 - Szechuan Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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The hot and sour soup was delish. The rest of the meal was lackluster and the meat was Tough! The wine was boxed although it said it was Brander. read more

Haven't been to this neighborhood gem in a few years, since I radically changed my diet and dropped over 100 pounds. We went last night with out-of-town friends and the food was as good as it was when I first reviewed Szechuan 12 years ago. Susie took our order for the chicken and Chinese cucumber from the secret Chinese menu. The dish was the same level of deliciousness and after all these years, Susie remembered the details of our customization of this order (hold the green peps and add baby corn and shrooms). Also, enjoyed the sichian fish stew. The spareribs our friends ordered also looked moist and tender with a beautiful red glaze. Our friends gobbled them up!!! Szechuan is still a solidly great restaurant and continues to offer wonderful customer service. read more

Szechuan Restaurant - Westlake beef soup - Szechuan Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Eh food. Eh attitude. Eh service good ambiance. I geekier interrupting whatever they were doing. Much better off with a robot. read more

Kind of a cold vibe coming in. We were the only people there. Employees were very serious, cold hard glares. We ordered 3 items, they came in one minute (not fresh, but microwaved.) The server was pleasant when she served us. Food was ok, but I could microwave at home. read more

Great, food Ana is great. Food, I've never complained about food. Good prices, ambiance is wonderfull, they really care about customers.

We tried this restaurant for the first time last week. We had a take out order which was ready in 15 minutes. We ordered the complete dinner with, appetizer fried rice and entrees. Great menu choices! Thank you! read more

The food was okay, I ordered a broccoli beef bowl which totaled to $25 with tip, I expected good portions thinking it would be like a family style restaurant but the amount of food I got was actually ridiculous. Total rip off for the price and in my opinion, the food was not great, beef was squishy. Genuinely ruined my week, ordered this a week ago and I'm still thinking about it. Please fix portions and prices read more

Szechuan Restaurant - Beef with Broccoli (午) 芥蘭牛肉 - Szechuan Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

The food was ordered and brought to our table in under 10 minutes, which led me to believe it may have been reheated in a microwave. The Jung pai tastes as if the meat was expired or close to it, The spicy eggplant was really good, I cannot recall our 3rd dish so it obviously didn't make a good impression. We took the leftovers but they went to the trash. I really like Asian food but this one was mediocre. I'm really wanted it to taste better. read more

Food is not great. Over cooked, salty and overpriced. They don't even give you chopsticks or forks when picking up to go.

I feel like this place could've have been waaaay better if they weren't under staffed. The food was so greasy. I would say just as greasy as Panda Express. I give two stars only because my husband likes the wanton soup and dumplings he had, which out of everything we had I thought the dumpling was okay. Service was tired and worn. Chicken was greasy, the mixed chow mein had ONE shrimp in it! I felt bad for them like I felt so uncomfortable to ask for anything to even mention anything.. Which i get because I worked in the food business most of my life, but I always made the effort to treat guest as I would want to be treated. This place and service was not worth $100. If you want services that barely acknowledge you and food that will make your stomach hurt (which I started to feel later that night), then this is the spot I'm sorry, but it was just wasn't a fair pricing for what's its worth. read more

Szechuan Restaurant - Our over priced meal for two. - Szechuan Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I am very surprised by the low reviews. Excellent food! If you know good Szechuan food, there is no doubt you will love this place. Do not be fooled by the strip mall location. The Taiwanese popcorn chicken appetizer was some of the best we have had. A little more spice would be nice. The La Zi Ji Ding (on the chinese menu) also known as Chong Qing chicken is SO flavorful! The boiling beef was some of the softest beef I have ever had at a Chinese restaurant. One of the best in Santa Barbara for sure! read more

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It was a top pic on Uber Eats so I thought I would give it a try. I started off with the potstickers that were fried to perfection. The dipping sauce that came with them was so good. I could drink it. Then the I had the orange chicken that was very crispy, lots of sauce, very sweet, but delicious. Unfortunately, the Kung Pao Chicken fell short. I just did not enjoy the flavor, it seemed off, but I don't know why. The fried rice was a big disappointment. It was just rice cooked in soy sauce. It definitely did not seem fried and did not have anything added to it. Finally, I wasn't quite sure what the milk tea was, but I thought I would give it a try. It tasted exactly like it was described, milk, and tea, not so great. If I came here again. I would have the potstickers again, but probably try new items. read more

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Found this place after riding bikes down on the water. Service was excellent. Food obviously freshly made. Egg rolls were fairly plain. Small and bland in taste My wife had the kung pao chicken which was tasty albeit a little overdone. I had the crispy mandarin chicken which was excellent. The portions on the entrees were good sized. Solid location overall and always nice to support local restaurants. read more

I have gone to Szechuan for years. Since covid the quality has really gone down. Just ordered cashew nut chicken last night and it was tasteless and only a few cashews. The chicken is not good quality and I'm so disappointed. I'm sure I'm not the only one noticing the quality of their ingredients and food, lacking read more

The food here has always been solid, IMO. Not overly salted or sweetened (like other Chinese joints I could name in town...) The vibe is comfortable, non-pretentious. Love the freshness of the veggies. It's still a classic menu, but their specials, like Spicy Basil Lamb w/ fried rice, and Honey Walnut Shrimp are delicious. read more

Szechuan Restaurant - Dining Area - Szechuan Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Ordered on Postmates. The portions were small with minimal protein. The portions were small especially for the price. Flavors were there except for their chili oil but like it's not bad. read more

I can't believe I've never eaten here before! I normally go to a place downtown but am avoiding the area during Fiesta and so tried Szechuan instead. I ordered several dishes for take out, and all we're delicious. Not oily or heavy like some Chinese food, but well seasoned and flavorful. I'll definitely be back! read more

We have been disappointed with Szechuan. Last night we had 2 entrees served on an unheated plate both unheated serving plate & cold individual plates. Chicken was tough. Years ago it was a favorite place. No more! Service was poor also. A few take out orders took place while we were there. Perhaps that is where they are putting their efforts. read more

Love this place. Quick, fresh and delicious. The sizzling rice soup is a must if you are getting sick. Our favorite take out spot!

Wow for sure. Outstanding and perfect service. Food very tasty. Good nice folks running the place. A lot of vegan options. Be Careful on adding and deleting stuff. She did say "extra charge" so I was told so that is good. My five spice tofu take out pork add veg chix = $24. Just a bit high. However, as stated above I knew but didn't think a vegan dish would add up to $24. All good tasty and I will be back. Thanks. read more

Szechuan Restaurant - Vegan Pepper chix - Szechuan Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Was picking up my dry cleaning next door and overheard someone say "this place has the best Chinese food" so I decided to give it a try and it wasn't bad. I got the chow fun noodles with chicken and shrimp and the scallion pancakes. The chow fun noodles were great but was disappointed that when I asked for shrimp I would only get 3 pieces. The pancake was great as well nothing really special but satisfied the craving. I would come here again to try other dishes as it definitely satisfied my noodle craving. read more

Szechuan Restaurant - two take out containers of food - Szechuan Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Food was fresh and was tasty. We got the mushu pork it was wonderful. The potstickers were ok, they were missing something? Chowmein was good, love the thick noodles. Very standard Szechuan food, it's good but not great. Had it through DoorDash so I can't speak on service or ambience of restaurant. read more

During these crazy COVID times, Szechuan Restaurant is keeping up their tradition of hot and tasty dishes, and now with the ease of ordering online. Their website menu is easy to navigate, and whether you order for pick up or delivery, it's always been hot and delicious. Their assorted appetizers and soups are total comfort food, and my all-time favorite main dishes are the Salt and Pepper Shrimp, Kung Pao Three Delight, Cashew Chicken, Cilantro Lamb, BBQ Pork with Snow Peas, Chow Fun, and any and all of the Pork, Beef, and Moo Shu choices. I have several Vegetarian friends who have enjoyed their meat-free dishes. Conveniently located up on Cliff Drive, in between Super Cuca's Taqueria and Vons, and even better that they have parking right outside their door. read more

Incredible and authentic Chinese food. Even better customer service, highly recommend. Will definitely be back read more

Szechuan Restaurant - Honey walnut shrimp, broccoli beef, orange chicken - Szechuan Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Had their chicken fried rice, chicken chowmein, egg rolls, sweet and sour chicken, chicken with broccoli and potstickers. Everything was well seasoned and cooked with the exception of the potstickers. The potstickers tasted like they were frozen. read more

The food is delicious, vibes are great, I've been try many Chinese restaurants, this one is my favorite.

BEST CHINESE FOOD IN SB COUNTY. we ONLY order from here. And we order probably once or twice a month for years. Never once been disappointed. Our favorite dishes are the hot and sour soup, Cilantro lamb (spicy), Boiled fish (spicy), Shrimp in lobster sauce, Crab rangoons (always get two orders. Their too good to only have one. You wont regret it) Potstickers (I can drink the sauce it's sooooo good) The woman who owns it is the sweetest piece of pie and I swear once you order here you'll never go anywhere else read more

Food was ok service was ok,place is ok,might come for lunch not dinner. Dinner was a little pricey

Got a ton of takeout the other night. Overall tasty food. A little expensive for Chinese, but we had large portions so the leftovers made up for it. Lots of vegetarian options including soy chicken, etc so very cool to be able to order variants of your favorite meat dishes. Friendly staff. Came with hot mustard, fortune cookies, and soy sauce. Yes please. read more

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Food was delicious--kung pao chicken, Dan Dan noodles, and egg rolls. Staff is polite. It's located in a little shopping center on the Mesa.

Absolutely the Best Chinese food in Santa Barbara!!! Ordered delivery always an impressive and appreciated experience!!!

Great food. Quick delivery. This was our first time and we loved it. We will order again.

The food seemed mediocre. Most restaurants prepare kung pao tofu using whole chili peppers, but the dish I was served had been made with a pre-mixed kung pao sauce. The owner paced back and forth, avoiding eye contact. I got the impression that she viewed customers as a necessary evil. Not recommended unless you enjoy having your plate snatched away from you before you've finished your meal. I guess she considered it finished because she had just put the bill on the table. read more

Getting some better food and delivery!. The struggle for businesses has been hard. This restaurant has turned around to the top....? read more

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I've been here a few times and after trying several lunch specials I can attest to the authenticity in taste. This Chinese restaurant is the real deal and one of the few in Santa Barbara that serve up delicious Chinese food! The lunch specials here are great! Prices ranging from $9 and up but not over $12. All served with egg drop or hot n sour soup, fried rice, wontons, and an egg roll. My fave thus far has been the Kung Pao chicken and sweet n sour chicken. I can never finish my whole meal so I'm always happy that I have enough left over for later. I recently tried the Yangzhou fried rice which has BBQ pork, shrimp, eggs, and green onions. Loved it! I never really cared for hot n sour soup but the way it's prepared here has made me a fan! I also love the egg drop soup. Both are flavorful. The inside is very clean and welcoming and the staff has always been kind. Wait time on our food is reasonable so you won't be waiting too long. Looking forward to going back to try more dishes on the menu! read more

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I love to come here for lunch special that comes with a soup, rice, egg roll and cream cheese wonton. The food is flavorful, testy and come out quickly. I love their spicy chili, it's really authentic. The price is also reasonable and worthy. The service is indeed very professional and conscientious. I would recommend to bring over your family and friends together. read more

Szechuan Restaurant - Szechuan Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Excellent experience! Great price and good service. I also often order takeout, the food is still solid and delicious when I get home. One time I ordered a delivery from them, it was quick and food was still so hot which was very impressed. I had Singapore noodles, egg, drop soup, sweet & sour chicken and Kung Pao Chicken. Really enjoyed the place. read more

Szechuan Restaurant - Egg Drop Soup Kung Pao Chicken Singapore Noodles Sweet and Sour Chicken - Szechuan Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I've been a loyal customer for years. The food is always great and tasty. The price is reasonable and provides take-out and home delivery. They have variety menus, including Chinese and American style which is very impressive because they consider every customer from overseas. My family and I have tried almost everything on the menus, and no disappointments yet. Everything is fresh and delectable. We love their special spicy chili and spice level can be adjusted.The service is superior. The owner and waitress are friendly and exceptional, they take good care of every order and table. A very nice ambiance place for lunch and dinner. Strongly recommended. The best Chinese food in town. read more

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