First, better than the food, which was very yummy, was the service. Honestly the best service we've…read morehad anywhere in a very long time. Dang, I didn't get her name. She was efficient, happy and a great sense of humor. Now, the ambiance was busy. Fun, quirky sings everywhere. Every wall was full. Again it was old school fun. Our grandson, who is learning to read had fun reading the signs. We ordered, fried chicken, prime rib, potato skins, burger, and entrée salads. It wasn't cheap diner food. It was just a delightful meal!

Fries and chicken tenders were good and crispy. Tasted like quality chicken strips. Ranch dressing…read morewas good. Nice waitress. Cool vibe inside, dark, and bar is full of people for lunch time. Out friend got a double Jack and coke and felt like a triple so that was a bonus for him! They don't hold back on the value!

Amazing Steak! We were greeted by Angela. Super sweet. She…read moreseated us and gave us the specials. She was on top of things. The wine McPrice Zin... was really good. I ordered the rib eye. YUMMY! He ordered the rack of lamb. Also YUMMY! The salad with caramelized apples was DELICIOUS! Only negative at this restaurant is we noticed the water glasses on ALL the tables were not the cleanliness. You could see the fingerprints on every glass on the tables.

We wanted to grab a nice dinner for our last night in Santa Barbara and were feeling like steak was…read morea nice option. We wanted a more casual, low-key option and Holdren's look like a good fit. We walked from our hotel to Holdren and were able to get a table pretty quickly. The menu is really straightforward and alike to other steakhouses you've likely visited before. I really liked the local vibe and how close-knit everyone seemed to be to one another. Our server was pretty friendly and took our order swiftly too. We both got the sirloin - which comes with either potato, rice, vegetables and either soup or salad. Our food came out really quickly and everything tasted enjoyable. It wasn't super amazing but it was enjoyable and the environment was great. We would love to come back if we were in the area.

Nothing bad to say, extremely professional staff, plenty of staff, everyone is on it, and all work…read moretogether like a team. The salad bar is so fresh, crispy, crunchy, and not wilted--lots of great toppers: pickled beets, pickled onions, raw onions, and more. Everything was timed so well, the food, the drinks, that by the time we finished our salads, our dinners came out all at once, and everything was cooked to perfection, including the very difficult-to-grill halibut, which was perfect. One of our friends is on a special diet for health, and they accommodated his needs by switching the teriyaki rice for perfectly grilled veggies.

I normally have a delicious dinner here but the server misrepresented tbe 11 oz Ribeye ($49). Mine…read morehad a huge piece of HARD fat in the middle. The server said the teriyaki sauce was sweet and delicious. It was a small cup of VERY salty "soy sauce ". I told her I was very disappointed and she said.." thanks for the feedback". The ice cream was equivalent to a SMALL scoop for $10. My bill was over $150..with no drinks. I appreciate if management can do something to compensate me. Thank you. Sharon

Great place! Open and airy atmosphere! Delicious…read morefood....tacos are really good!!!Slightly rude order taker. Overall big thumbs up!

Such a great spot for a delicious lunch. And the indoor and outdoor patio spaces are spacious and…read morecomfortable. Monica at the counter made some ideal dining suggestions. And every thing paired well with their on-tap beers, juices, and cocktails. And Gonzalo made sure food came out hot! Favorites have been their Tri-Tip, BBQ Glazed Pork Ribs, Pulled Pork Tacos, Tri-Tip Chili, and the Little Gem Salad. And still so much on their menu to try. Just gotta make sure to have my bib ready. Daily Specials are always a nice treat, with the Monday Fried Chicken Sando being my favorite. And don't get me started about their FOOTBALL SUNDAY Breakfast. They open at 9:30 am Sundays.

Joe's Cafe on lower State Street in Santa Barbara, opens at 7:30 am to showcase its extensive menu…read more There are numerous attractive items and I had a tough time choosing. However, by the time I got there, it was past noon and selected their daily special which was a stuffed chicken dish. Think of something like cordon bleu, white meat stuffed with 3 different cheeses and spinach, then breaded on the outside and deep fried. The dish arrives hot and sliced in 3-4 good sized pieces. Lovely aroma and optics. The chicken meat was moist and tender, the cheeses melting in harmony and each bite delivered a piece of that crispy outside. For the sides, I chose the mashed potatoes and vegetables (zucchini and carrots), both of which complemented the main perfectly well. Service was attentive, caring and friendly. This eatery has a spacious dining area and the place can get busy. Not surprising, because there are so many options on the menu (for breakfast, lunch and dinner), that there is every reason to come back, so you could try more of the vast menu.

Had to come to Joe's Cafe while here. Had a drink because they are legendarily large pours…read moreaccording to local lore. Umm. Can neither confirm nor deny that claim. Recommend you check it out and report back! Enjoyed the wines and service at the bar. Reasonable drink prices. Great place! An institution.

I am writing this rev as I am eating currently this is my first time eating here and I really like…read morethis place I love how the staff is friendly and how the owner is working at the bar. the food is moderate in price but right now that's everywhere. I'm not big into like the scenery but it's inviting. it's easy to get to, tons of parking, and near an ice cream joint. also it's a new business so I can't rag on it too hard. I got the smash burger and rings and it's a solid 7/10 to 7.6/10

The Neighborhood Grill just opened and left our group impressed! Everything we ordered was…read moredelicious. No complaints whatsoever. Prices here are very reasonable for what you get. This location was formerly home of La Cantina, but has since closed and rebranded. I'm rooting for this restaurant to succeed! I ordered the margarita and it was strong in a good way. Can't complain for $12. For food, I went with the mushroom burger. It was so good!! I loved the char grilled flavor and the mushrooms were delicious. I usually don't finish a whole burger, but this one was too good! Juicy and flavorful. My friends ordered several appetizers, such as the poke nachos, street corn ribs, whiskey glazed pork belly, champagne mushroom toast, and whole lotta burrata. Every single one was flavorful. I really enjoyed the pork belly bites. They melted in my mouth and the flavor was amazing. The poke nachos were fresh and the corn ribs were nicely charred and topped with a yummy honey lime aioli. If you like mushrooms then order the champagne mushroom toast!! You won't be disappointed. The sauce is made with creamy garlic, lemon and shallot. Customer service was friendly and they did great for their first night. Overall, first day of opening was a success and I really hope they continue to get business here. I'll definitely be back!

One of the best omelets I've ever had. My mom and I have both gotten the veggie omelet and added…read morejalapeños now more than once. They are seriously so good. It's just your basic diner vibe. But great food. I think the server might be the owner, she is super sweet.

Really enjoyed this place. Pancakes were like my homemade ones ; defiantly not from a mix…read more Coffee was good and service was fine considering how busy they were. My only complaint was the allowed someone to bring inside and sit at a table a dog that was certainly not an ADA service dog.

The Nugget deserves its Summerland institution status. The rustic, nostalgic ambiance is a window…read moreinto its past with hunting trophy's and old photographs adorning the walls. Jennifer was our server on a holiday weekend and she catered to the local crowd and tourists alike as if each of us were her only table. She apologized for the wait but there was no need because we had a great experience. I can't believe we had not visited the Nugget until now because we love the quiet beach across the road. After our beach walk we were looking for some drinks and an early meal to keep the beautiful day going. We ordered the full rack of ribs and tri tip French dip to accompany hubby's cold beers and my tall pomegranate spritz. Both meals were so flavorful and the ribs were so tender they fell off the ribs. My tri tip with au jus was also well seasoned and prepared. For our sides, we had salads which were equally fresh & well dressed and hubby enjoyed the crispy and cheat-worthy onion rings. I definitely understand why the Nugget is a favorite local spot and a great stop-over along Hwy 101 between Ventura and Santa Barbara.

My mom and I stopped here on a Tuesday afternoon after shopping for a few hours. We were pleasantly…read moresurprised by the unique decor! They make the Christmas lights work! We seated ourselves and were helped right away with great beer and wine. We ordered coconut shrimp and potato skins, both were delicious! Make sure to stop by and enjoy this unique little corner of Summerland.