Food was delicious!! We had the roasted quinoa salad and cheeseburger. Omg! Our server was so sweet…read moreand attentive. We also still got a nice view of the ocean from inside.

I want to start by saying I did not dine here, but I still want to sing this restaurant's praises…read morefrom the mountaintops! Early Saturday morning, a group of us did beach yoga right in front of the restaurant for a bachelorette party. Later that evening, the bride realized she had lost her engagement ring in the sand. We came back, searched everywhere with no luck, and eventually asked the restaurant if anyone had seen it. The general manager immediately stopped what she was doing, gathered her employees, and actually came out to help us search the sand. Thankfully, a patron had found the ring and turned it in to the restaurant, so WE GOT IT BACK!! I was so excited I didn't even catch the manager's name--I just hugged her! All the waiters and waitresses started clapping and celebrating with us. It was such a sweet moment. The integrity of everyone here deserves recognition. Someone easily could have pocketed an engagement ring, but instead they made sure it got back to its owner and genuinely cared about helping us find it. And while I was searching, I have to say...the food and drinks coming out looked delicious! After this experience, I would absolutely come back to actually eat here. Truly wonderful people working at this restaurant.

hi y'all, we stopped in for breakfast after coming out to…read moresanta barbi for a weekend concert. food here was yummy, chilaquiles nicely coated in a mild salsa verde with a nice crisp! the buttermilk biscuit was exactly that, nice & warm w/the honey butter. husbands waffles & orange butter syrup combo was tasty touch. thoroughly enjoyed :)

We stopped at The Shop on N. Milpas for brunch around 10am. There was a small line, but we didn't…read morewait long. The setup is interesting! You order and pay at the counter first, then they seat you and bring everything out. I actually kind of liked being able to sit down and relax without immediately being handed another menu It's a really cute spot with nice outdoor seating, friendly staff, and dogs are welcome. My sister's dog enjoyed brunch from the comfort of his stroller My husband got his usual cold brew and I got a spring water. We shared the avocado toast with egg and bacon added, plus a side of potatoes. The avocado smash was good and the egg was cooked perfectly, but the bread was a little dense for me. Nuzz really enjoyed the bacon. The POTATOES though!! So good. Thinly sliced, thicker than a potato chip, perfectly salted and super crispy. The side portion was generous too. Our total was about $53 for the avocado toast with add-ons, potatoes, cold brew, water and tip. I'm glad we shared because that felt pretty steep for one breakfast! And for my IBS friends Two separate, private all-gender bathrooms with actual doors. No stalls. We love to see it. Overall, cute place, good food and a different brunch experience. Nothing was bad at all, but for the price, I probably wouldn't rush back.

We could hear live Blues playing down the street which meant there was life. We had just left the…read moreSanta Barbara Bowl and wanted something to eat after the show ended at 9pm. Not much was open which is how we ended up here. The place was super hot so we decided to order our food to go and there was a super annoying drunk guy ahead of us in line. I felt bad for the 17 yo employee stuck interacting with them. We ordered a sandwich with shrimp in it. L said it was good but the title shouldn't mention shrimp as they were super teeny tiny and basically non existent. I got the gluten free fried rice bowl with chicken spicy. It was not spicy at all, and the chicken was a bit dry, however I could taste the flavor of the chicken and the meal was bland enough that I knew I would be okay. Earlier in the day before the bowl we went to a winery and I had a headache, so this food for me last night worked especially since we picked it up to go and had it at our Air BnB.

Horrible customer service . Walked in no hello no let me help you . Stood there like a donkey…read morewaiting for some one to even acknowledge a customer. The front of house person knew I was there and still no word. The cooks back there looked super lazy and not even a hello. Me and Another customer were just looking at each other. We both walked out- the front of house or customer rep didn't look bothered. Owner : hire someone who has basic customer service skills. It's not that hard or do self check out. We might prefer AI. Horrible wasted time on my break going to a lousy place

What a gem of a place. And, wow, BEST Donuts in Santa Barbara. Most beautiful pastry display &…read moreoptions in Santa Barbara too. Love that they focus on organic and local. I happened upon Bossie's accidently after an appointment in this off beat-ish area on Milpas and was wonderfully surprised. They had just opened ( @11:30 am). I truly wanted to get everything! All looked and sounded so mouthwatering good. Settled with the hibiscus rose donut = lick the box don't want it to be over dreamy purrr good. Fresh bread baking scent wafting. Courtyard with umbrellas seating. A full menu of sandwiches and main dishes. Looking forward to all that. And hooked on the donuts and other pastry options. I will eventually, try it all.

Bossies is: 1. Such a vibe for dinner. Sitting outside…read morereminded me of getting dinner in Europe- intimate, romantic, laid back. Perfect corner building in a not-too-crowded street. 2. The menu was well-rounded, included great staples, along with some fun fusion items. There's a couple gluten free options, but it is NOT a gluten free kitchen. 3. The portions were amazing! My husband was begging me to write this review because he had his favorite fried chicken sandwich here (and he has had a lot). It not only was so delicious, it was huge! We are stoked that Bossies is down the street from our home- we will definitely be coming back and trying the rest of the menu (+ the dessert that sounds amazing)

Over all these years, I have avoided the Funky Zone for various silly reasons. But for a while now,…read morewhen I visit my friend's auto repair shop downtown, he always gets Turkey Burgers from here. Always looking for places to have solo lunch, I finally ventured to FZ. There's no sign. I drove by several times and parked, determined to find it. It was next to Lama Dog. I ordered at the window from a very friendly and efficient staff member. I found a nice bar-height communal table inside a super cool restored warehouse with awesome indie music jamming, also surrounded by big screens and sporting events. I ordered a bottled Arnold Palmer from the bar, not realizing the bottled drinks are self-serve. Nevertheless, the bartender kindly got it for me along with a glass of ice. Now here's the best part: the very best Turkey Burger I have ever had--way better than any take-out before. It's topped with garlic aioli, avocado, melted cheese, lettuce, tomato, and crispy skinny onion rings, just perfect. I also ordered the fries with truffle and Parmesan--absolutely delicious, though a bit too flavorful, which overshadowed the turkey burger's flavor. I've tried both sweet and regular potato fries here, and they are excellent too. This place really hits the spot. Can't wait to come back.

We stopped by Lama Dog for a drink and were very happy to find this little "nook" inside serving…read morefood. Perfect for grabbing a bite to go with your beer. Got their Lobster Mac & Cheese. Was enough for us to share between two. Creamy and cheesy, but could've used more lobster. Would've expected a better lobster to macaroni ratio with this one. Prices are a little steeper here. It was $25 for the Lobster mac & cheese, which I would've been more open to with a bit more fish in the dish. Plus, when I go to grab a beer, I'm not necessarily wanting to pay $20+ for a burger without fries. That being said, it's still a good spot to grab some food while drinking a beer at Lama Dog.

This diner gives a old fashioned feel, which is my favorite kind of feel when I'm craving some…read moredelicious breakfast! I ordered 2 pancakes, 2 eggs, and 2 sausage. The pancakes were fluffy, my eggs over easy were perfect and my 2 sausage was great! The service was wonderful, very warm and welcoming staff. Make sure you plan for parking located in the residential area. Parking is free but lasts for 90 minutes. There is a restroom inside that is available for customers only. Do yourself a favor and give this place a try.

Garrett's Old Fashioned Restaurant took me back to simpler times. It's a cute, small diner in Santa…read moreBarbara, and I'm glad we made this choice for breakfast. There wasn't a huge line or crowd, which was nice. We visited on a Friday morning, and our waitress was the sweetest. She reviewed the menu with us and made good recommendations. My eggs and bacon were cooked perfectly and didn't feel overly greasy. The pancakes were also delicious and fluffy. Usually, small diners don't always get the coffee right, but I found Garrett's coffee to be pretty smooth. Not too bitter or weak, it was just right. I loved the vibe here. Check it out if you want a break from the trendy spots and want to avoid big crowds and wait times.

This place was spectacular! I came here for my birthday and am so glad I did because this is a…read moreplace I'd come back time and time again. The ambience was lively, the service staff were warm, and the food was amazing. One of my favorite things they offered as starters were their assortment of mini muffins (banana nut, rosemary, cheese etc). They were so good! The staff was nice enough to give me some to take home at the end of our meal. As we were enjoying the muffins, there was point in the evening where the staff all came together and sang "Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong. It felt special and was nice hearing everyone sing along. We eventually ordered a jambalaya pasta dish and fish with vegetables dish. Needless to say, the pasta was out of this world. It was creamy, savory, and perfectly balanced in flavor. I'd come back just for that pasta dish alone, and that says a lot as I am not a huge pasta lover. Since it was my birthday, they surprised me with an ice cream dessert with chocolate writing on the plate. I was most impressed with the quality of chocolate they used for the writing. It was not Hershey's syrup one would assume, they went an extra step and used high quality thick chocolate that they melted to write my birthday greeting in cursive. Thankfully my name is long so I could eat more chocolate lol. By the end of the meal, I left the Palace with a feeling of nostalgia and mild sadness because I had to leave. That's when I knew I experienced something special. I can't wait to go back!

If you're looking for some tasty Cajun-Creole cuisine and a good time in Santa Barbara, definitely…read morecheck out The Palace Grill! The decor of the restaurant makes you feel like you've stepped into New Orleans--murals, Mardi Gras themed items, and cards on the ceiling! I was so excited that they bring out complimentary mini muffins! They are SO good! They have a few different flavors like banana nut, jalapeno corn, a rosemary one, etc. Definitely a highlight! For appetizers, we ordered the Cajun Popcorn and the Soft Shell Crab. I haven't had a lot of crawfish before, so I really wanted to try the Cajun Popcorn. These crawfish tails are dipper in cornbread buttermilk batter and fried. They're crispy and fun to eat! They give a sherry wine dipping sauce, which was also yummy! Would recommend getting these! We also wanted to try the Soft Shell Crab, and you can get it as an appetizer or an entree. The appetizer comes with one soft shell crab that's been stuffed with Bienville crabmeat dressing, coated the cornmeal flour, and flash fried. It has just the right amount of crispiness! It's served with a jalapeno beurre-blanc and rice. For our entree, we shared the Crawfish Pasta Lafitte. We couldn't get enough of the crawfish tails so decided to get the pasta that had them as well. The pasta also had caramelized onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, cream, and creole seasoning. Very tasty! Would recommend this pasta! For the fun part that I mentioned--they have a magician that walks around and does magic tricks at each table! It was entertaining and very cool to see some of the tricks up close! They also have a Sing-Along moment in the evening where they'll had out lyric sheets to everyone, turn on the music, and everyone sings the song together. They were playing "What A Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong on the evening I was there, but the song changes and they ask you not to open the lyrics book until right before the song, so it's a surprise!

My partner brought us to Jill's Place for dinner and it was my first time here - a lovely…read morehole-in-the-wall restaurant I had no idea existed! It's very down-to-earth with rustic vibes, where everyone sitting at the bar seemed to know everyone else! Very easy going and authentic atmosphere. They have lots of old equipment hung on the walls as decoration, along with several old-timey posters promoting Fiesta over the years. The waitresses and bartender were so nice! We got potato skins for an appetizer, a chicken sandwich with fries for him, and a French dip turkey sandwich with tater tots for me. The potato skins were perfectly crispy on the outside and soft in the middle, with the most amazing bacon bits on top! My sandwich was perfectly cooked and absolutely delicious. It also came with a side salad that was simple but very fresh and yummy. The tots were hot and crispy. Everything was wonderful! And the cherry on top for me were the lovely little centerpiece flowers - the most beautifully-colored roses! A wonderful experience all around!

Highly recommend this happy hour. Sit at the bar for the most fun experience. Everyone who comes…read morehere is super friendly and leaves their troubles at the door.

My date and I really enjoyed the Tomahawk dinner special. The chef did a fine job combining all the…read moreingredients to create such a tasty steak, and I especially appreciated that it was already sliced for us. My date, a steak professional and strict carnivore, rated it "good." I, on the other hand, thought it was super delicious! The booth seating was comfortable, too. Service was great overall--except that we were given someone else's tab. Fortunately, the total was about the same as what our steak dinner would have cost, so I didn't realize there was a mistake until I got home. That's when things got a little frustrating. I tried calling the restaurant several times to correct the error, but no one ever picked up. By late morning the next day, I finally got through, and a woman told me the manager would call me at noon to help sort things out. Unfortunately, noon came and went, and I never heard from him. I'm curious whether my message actually got through and whether the manager will eventually call me. Fortunately, I'm local, so I'll stop by the restaurant on my evening walk and take care of it in person. Overall, I enjoyed the dinner and would happily go back--but if you need to reach them, don't rely on the phone!

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 California style shakshuka. Also sides of fruits and smoked 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!

What a delightful experience My lunch felt like being at…read moremy best friend's home and it was exactly what my soul didn't know needed Ettys has a very welcoming indoor/ outdoor dining space and I was able to bring in my good girl. The sandwich I had : The Hochman Hottie Pastrami was part of SB Indy Sandwich week, it's on the menu all the time btw and I can't wait to get back Volunteers offer an outstanding, warm, kind service. I hope you get a chance to try this place and you may even watch a game on their big screen . SB Sandwich week happened at the same time than WC 26

We thought 3 pickles did sandwich week but we had looked at an old article.... So we ended up going…read morehere bc it was close by and the independent magazine made it seem like they give a lot of meat (which they do). I'm glad three pickles didnt do sandwich week because it gave us an opportunity to try this place. Entrance is on Chapala Street and there is a small parking lot area in front. When you go through the entrance doors they're pretty slow to open and you have to wait for one door to close before another one opens. Inside is very nice and well lit, and the people here are very friendly. Even though we originally came for the sandwich week other things on the menu look delicious and we had to order them as well. The sandwich week Reuben was a half sliced bread with a generous amount of meat. The sauerkraut had a nice tang and the sauce gave it the perfect amount of moisture. So those of you on a low-carb diet this is a perfect sandwich for you. The potato and onion knish tasted like garlic mashed potato wrapped in pastry and it was delicious. The latkes came with sour cream and apple sauce... I preferred dipping it in the hummus. The sarice's harissa and hummus plate was very delicious. Everything was flavorful. While putting my plate away I did notice someone didn't eat the harissa. My guess is that they couldn't handle spiciness. To me, the harissa had the perfect spicy-ness and made me wish they gave us more. If you can't handle spicy, try mixing the red harissa with the hummus. The hummus was flavorful and not super salty! Even the olives they put on the hummus wasn't as salty as a lot of other places. The green sauce was also good. I would definitely come back for the hummus plate. Esp for the pita bread. It was super soft and almost like eating a cloud from heaven. The stuffed cabbage almost reminded me of how my mom makes it and they do provide some bread to dip it in... But the hummus was too addicting so I ended up dipping that bread mainly in the hummus. To me the coffee was mild but it went well with the food. But iced tea had a nice floral flavor. Near the end of the meal they did give us some dessert on the house. Since I didn't see the chocolate chip cookie when we ordered I knew that was fresh. The rugelach were a nice 2 biter...or you could eat it in one big bite. The black and white cookie had a lemony flavor that dries up your mouth, so its best with coffee or tea. The warm chocolate cookie initially made me think it had raisins in it, but there were no raisins. The chocolate cookie had flavors that reminded me of fall with warm baking spices like cinnamon or warm apple pie spices. It was interesting and made it unique. Service is also really good...they had a place to drop off your dishes, but throughout our meal we had employees stopping by the check on us and remove some plates. They also made some small talk to give you a personal experience.