Great experience! Amelia gave us such a lovely experience! She was super sweet and very attentive…read more Definitely coming back!

The best sports bar in Santa Barbara. Ali and Kia are super fun bartenders. The atmosphere is fun…read moreand lively. it's nice to be able to get whatever food your in the mood for.

As a couple in our mid 30s, we really enjoyed the vibes at this pub/dive bar. It's a casual spot…read morewith all of the classics, nothing fancy. They have both indoor and outdoor tables and we were able to grab our own little secluded spot in the window. As quite a few reviews have mentioned, they're very dog friendly. It would also probably be a great place to catch a soccer match.

Overall customer service is great. Bartenders are friendly, and do a great job. Decent pours for…read morecocktails. There are limited beers on draft, but they do have a nice selection to choose from (tap, bottled, can). Smaller sized pub that welcomes dogs and people alike, super friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Sports playing. Biggest down side from my experience was; what I can only presume to be the bar owner's dog, urinating inside on the floor. The (presumed) owner of the dog (and bar) was oblivious/ignored it all. The bartender, when notified initially, ignored the wet floor when we called it out and dismissed it as a water leak. He later came out after the second report of wet floor, and mopped/sanitized the area where it was wet. Several people walked through the "wet spot" and went throughout the space. Whether it was dog urine or water, it is still a wet floor. Please note, I personally witnessed the dog actively urinating when she came over to me for attention because she wasn't getting it from her owner. Final opinion/review from me on this space is please go and support, the staff are attentive and do a great job, but also consider it is potentially may not be sanitary throughout.

W Spot W Vibes W Taquitos…read more Came here for some apps and a drink and left with tremendous energy and a new found love for Taquitos. Probably one of the best appetizers I've had in a long time. They have managed to somehow perfect Steak Taquitos -- the crunch, tender steak, and gorgeous sauce amount to a beautiful bite and experience. Cant wait to be back for those bad boys

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.

Came in for dinner with my wife. The food was amazing, the portions are huge and definitely…read moreshareable. me and my wife ordered The wings, chicken pappardelle, and Steak and frites. Everything was really good. The reason I am leaving 5 stars is for our server Christina! she greeted us right away and got us drinks. she made amazing suggestions and we felt like we were at home. amazing service! anyways, this was our first time here. we will definitely be back.

I tried this with a friend on a Friday evening in beautiful Santa Barbara. It was wonderful to sit…read moreat the bar. There were two bartenders who provided excellent service and served us with our drinks and different food options with drink recommendations. I highly recommend the deviled eggs and sharing the gochugang wings. It's fun just to sit at the bar and talk to people around you, including the people watching which can't be beat in Montecito.

First time visiting SB Biergarten and this place absolutely delivered. Perfect spot to grab a cold…read morebeer, catch up with friends, go on a casual date, or even just enjoy a solo afternoon in Santa Barbara. The atmosphere was relaxed, welcoming, and full of good energy from the moment we walked in. I had the MadeWest Hazy on draft served in an ice-cold Pint, exactly what you want on a warm Santa Barbara day. My girlfriend had a great time, and the whole experience felt effortless and fun. One of the coolest parts of the visit was meeting Chris, a local who told us this is one of his favorite hangout spots and where he brings his dog Harlo. He gave us some awesome local recommendations and really added to the laid back community vibe that makes this place special. The bartenders and hosts were all attentive, friendly, and professional. You could genuinely tell the staff enjoys what they do, and that energy carries throughout the entire place. It's refreshing to see hospitality thriving like this in Santa Barbara. Definitely adding this to my regular stop whenever I'm in SB. Great drinks, great people, great atmosphere. Highly recommend. - Ian Lantz

Great place Great beer selection…read more Lots of seating Friendly helpful staff Great menu selection Prices are comparable Cheeseburgers are great not frozen French fries are good Pretzel was good Poutine was excellent Beer was great Definitely recommend

Just driving by and found the place just a hidden gem for…read moresure. Had a burger with this apricot sauce that wasn't sweet, just gave it this perfect little kick with the grilled onions and cabbage. So good. The homemade potato chips were fresh and crispy too. We went when it was quiet, service was great, super clean, relaxed sports-bar feel without being loud or crazy. And dogs are welcome, which automatically makes it better. Definitely going back. Ps onions rings are nice and crunchy

Tucked away on Montecito street, away from the tourists, The Brewhouse offers a robust menu of…read moredelicious items, a full bar, and several TVs to watch your favorite teams. The service is great, the clientele is friendly, and you will not regret coming here. I had the tuna melt tonight, and it was delightful. My wife had the fish tacos and enjoyed them. Definitely a solid spot!

Alice made our night awesome and played pool with us, best bartender ever…read more Drinks were great and she made us her special chaser for our vodka shots. Good atmosphere

One of the best locals bars in town. Great people, cheap drinks, and awesome vibes. One of the…read moregreat enduring institutions of Santa Barbara.

Absolutely love Institution Ale in downtown Santa Barbara. It's a great place to stop in for a…read moreshort visit or to take your time as you wander down gorgeous State Street. The atmosphere is top tier with big beautiful windows covering the front of the brewery giving you sweeping views of the tree lined State Street. Modern and clean inside, shiny concrete counter tops surround the large bar area and there's a good sized patio out front if you want to enjoy the breeze. There were so many beers that looked delicious that we opted for a flight so we could try as many as possible. They let us build our own flight and our favorite turned out to be a Thai chili infused brew but their IPA selection was really good too. They've got good happy hour deals and pretty cute merch. We opted just for drinks but their pizza looked pretty good on our neighbor's tables. This is a must visit for brew lovers when in downtown Santa Barbara.

Food was delicious service was just as good and you had views of the neighborhood and football…read moregames on the TVs. Plenty of Inside seating and some outdoor. They also have seating in the back that has arcade games. Definitely a place worth visiting will be back for sure.

Absolutely stunning dinner at The Lark last night on our only night in Santa Barbara and I feel…read moreglad to say we picked the right restaurant! The place was full, including indoor and outdoor seating, great ambience and light level, and lovely string lights above the seating outdoors. To start they bring over a delectable dill popcorn which was a rich, salty, dill and butter creation. Totally set a fun tone for the meal. Then we had the crispy Brussels sprouts (ORDER THESE!!!) they were divine, the sesame and lime combination was reminiscent of a great pad Thai, with the perfect amount of sauce and tiny bites of figs which all worked together in a way I wouldn't have expected. For the mains we had the shrimp toast and the pork ribs, both fantastic both well portioned and both 10/10s. Pork ribs fell off the bone easily and were spicy and tangy without overdoing flavor and the shrimp toast tasted like a great gumbo sauce and the shrimps were big! This is a meal I'll be thinking about and recommending to others for a long time, thank you Lark!

We are at the Lark tonight and had a good experience. It's a fairly casual and comfortable…read morerestaurant. We were greeted and seated immediately. I was glad we made reservations. The restaurant was busy. Our server was great. She introduced herself (Giana I believe she said) and helped us understand that the intent of the menu and dining approach is a sharing format. The plates and portion sizes vary depending upon the item. Cocktails: The Lark has a very interesting (in a good way) cocktail menu. Our party tried 5 different cocktails. Everyone loved their drink and commented on how well made they were. Food: The restaurant provides complimentary dill pickle popcorn (10/5) as a snack to get your appetite moving. This unique popcorn flavor was one of the best things I had all night. Everyone in our party agreed. We ordered 40% of the menu. The standouts were the fried chicken (5/5), the duck confit (5/5), and the pork ribs (4/5). Dessert: The chocolate pot-a-crème with banana cream (5/5) and donut holes (5/5) were both very tasty. We had a real good experience at the Lark. My only comment as a first timer was gauging how much food to order. We found the menu items in the Farm and Ranch sections were entree sized plates, while the Ocean section plates varied in size considerably. We consequently over ordered and wasted some food. Although our server Giana was helpful, we could have asked more specific questions to assess the quantity of food better. We enjoyed the restaurant vibe, cocktail program and many of the plates. If I lived in SB, I would have dinner here every other month and enjoy the dill pickle popcorn and the fried chicken with their signature Paloma to wash it all down.