Great local restaurant serving quality food. Ricotta pizza (add pepperoni), lemon pepper wings (bomb), and a great tasting burger. Fries are excellent. Thanks to Zach for the wonderful hospitality. will be back! read more

Yellow Belly - Ricotta pizza (add pepperoni), lemon pepper wings (bomb), and a great tasting burger. Fries are excellent. - American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Good food and brews, they have cider and seltzer options too! Great little mom n pop vibe with a nice outside patio. We had Burgers and fries/onion rings, chicken wings and the Brussels sprouts. All was delicious! read more

I LOVE IT HERE!!! I can't wait to try the whole menu. I've gone for brunch a few times and dinner twice. The brunch menu is tiny but ALL quality. The other morning, I was really vacillating between the chicken and waffles and the Cornbread Benedict, and our SUPREME waiter recommended that I get the Benedict and ADD fried chicken!!! DREAM COMBO! This recommendation blew my mind and it was one of the most delicious breakfasts I've had in quite some time. Their $15 unlimited mimosa deal is unbeatable, although I haven't taken full advantage of that yet. Coffee is delicious and strong. Service is awesome. I'd go here for breakfast lunch and dinner if I was feeling insanely gluttonous. It's really good. read more

Yellow Belly - Cornbread Benedict with FRIED CHICKEN. Waiter suggested it. It was so good I almost passed out. - American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

The atmosphere here was cozy and nice! Staff was friendly. Came here on a Wednesday night to have some dinner with friends. I got the ricotta pizza with chicken and a house salad. Pizza was flavorful and cheesy. The salad was good and a good sized portion. The Brussels sprouts were good too! Tasted a little bitter but they were ok. read more

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The food is always great, I wish I could walk into the kitchen and just tip the cooks because there is 0 customer service, only place I know of where u pay a hundred dollars for food then get charged extra for 1 ranch. My toddler found a knife in the play area. The back patio is nice. read more

I wasn't going to post this but I must say when I received my pizza last night it was small and cardboard thin. I have eaten at many pizza places here in SB and this shit has to be the worst pizza. I spent 38.00 for garbage that is what I would have spend at Barbs pies a massive pizza with sourdough crust I would never recommend ordering pizza from this place Absolutely horible read more

We went for a small bite or something to share and thoroughly enjoyed the grilled cheese with blueberry compote (may be called something else) sandwiched in between the gooey cheese. Great crusty bread. Arugula salad came with. It's a casual place and no one is rushing you off so plenty of time to catch up and enjoy the casual ambiance. The service was quick a d efficient. Plan to go back! read more

COVID-19 Review. Yellow Belly provided our last meal out on our two week road trip and it was a great way to end our trip. We came to meet some friends of ours that moved to Santa Barbara and they suggested eating here as they love coming. It was lunch and we were getting pretty hungry so arriving to Yellow Belly we were happy to be seated. At the time, we were allowed to sit outdoors on their patio which is small but worked perfectly. The inside of the restaurant looked really cozy which I would have liked if times were different. Maybe next time. I had the buttermilk fried chicken sandwich which wasn't the best one I've ever had, but pretty close. I really like this sandwich the few times I've had it. It just needs a bit more seasoning in the batter. I got it with a salad which was divine. The wife and kids enjoyed the food they got as well. The kiddos split a pizza. I don't remember what the wife got. Service was excellent. They were really great about our 3 kids even though they behaved fine, but were nice enough to give them their own table so that we could talk with our friends. The server was attentive and checked on us frequently. I'd totally eat here again. Great place! read more

Now my favorite brunch spot in Santa Barbara. There are two great patios, they allow dogs, and have a bar. Oh and did I mention the food? Excellent. I personally am addicted to the agh sandwich, but I'm a sucker for a good sandie. Super fresh and totally delish food here with a great staff to boot. read more

Yellow Belly - American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I'm officially addicted to Brussel Sprouts! I literally order them on a weekly from different restaurants! Yellow Belly outdid themselves! Absolutely amazing! The sautéed onions, and bacon were great additions. Their onion rings are killer! Even better the next day! My daughter had the tomato soup. She enjoyed it. This restaurant has my vote! I'd definitely recommend it! read more

Northwest pizza was absolutely delicious. My partner got the Yellow Belly burger and loved it as well. Cute ambiance and looks great for kids as they had a little play section! read more

My husband and I ate here last night. He got a Cesar salad and I got the kale and quinoa salad. The Caesar came in what I would call an unassembled fashion. The heads of Romaine weren't chopped, the chicken wasn't cut and the dressing was on the side. So my husband had to cut everything up himself and essentially make the salad at the table Odd.. my salad was alright but not enough dressing was provided especially for kale which is super tough if not massaged or dressed ahead of time. French fries were great. Beer was cold and tasty. Service was good and prompt. Ambiance was nice and mellow. We're visiting from out of town but don't think I'd recommend or go back since the food wasn't particularly memorable. read more

My sister and i found this place just walking around looking for someplace to have dinner. We were extremely happy to find this gem! The menu is small but thats not a bad thing. We ordered a bottle of champagne with our meal and sat outside. The staff was very nice and quick. I cant wait to come back. read more

Yellow Belly - Chicken sandwich and salad - American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Come for the entrées not so much the appetizers! It gets pretty loud inside and the seating is a bit cramped. If you're not into yelling at your company then I highly recommend grabbing a table on the front or back patio. Service wasn't the greatest this time. One waitress tending to about 15 people on the back patio. She did her best regardless! I've had a full meal here before but this time me and my friends just shared appetizers. I regret not ordering a burger or pizza! Sausage Bites ~ These were pretty good served with sautéed peppers. I'd order these again! Pretzel Bites ~ Served with cold cheese dip (suppose to be warm) and grainy mustard. The pretzels didn't taste very fresh and they were hard. No bueno Brussels Sprouts caramelized with bacon + an egg ~ They were not caramelized but more watery. The taste was bland even with the bacon added. I've had better! Mac n Cheese ~ Yes! Order this. Creamy and cheesey. Parmesan Fries ~ They were decent. Cheese was stuck together and kinda cold but the flavor wasn't bad. My favorite meal is the Black and Bleu burger! I'm not a fan of bleu cheese but the taste is very mild and this burger was cooked perfectly! Great flavors mixed well together. The roasted pepper pizza is also yummy! Overall I would come back, but again for an entrée. Luckily they take Axxess card and you get two for one appetizers or beer! I would have given 4 stars if the service and appetizers were better. Hopefully they can can improve on that! read more

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I felt like I was hanging out on the deck of a friends house, eating home made goodness and drinking craft beers. It's that simple. Coll, mid-week night and we passed through the main room/bar/lounge of this little house. The vibe was totally laid back with some tables, the bar and a sofa lounge area, all filled with people eating, drinking and chatting it up. Once great thing about Santa Barbara is it's size. I love running into people I know and here, I ran into 3. All of whom were excited to hear this was my first time and told me it would not be my last. We sat on the back deck with a hand full of high tops. You're crammed in between the nextdoor neighbor, the kitchen wall and a small, backyard parking lot but you don't notice. It's cute, fun and filled with good music and happy people. Lights strung about provide ample, mood lighting and the heaters will keep you warm. Our server came out to talk up the menu, of which he was knowledgeable but he really shined with the craft beer conversation. We made our selection at his recommendation and waited for it all to arrive. Black & Blue with garlic parm fries were killer. A hint of sweet, sticky love as they melt in your mouth. Lamb ball sammy with salad. Moist and juicy. Easier eaten with a fork and knife to shovel this deliciousness in. Brussels sprouts were ok, small and wimpy. I was expecting more here and will pass on the next go round. The gang is all young and hip, 30s and beyond, total awesomeness and all welcome. I love this crowd. read more

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Good food, good beer. Casual environment. I enjoyed my dinner. Recommend for a casual meal with friends

Yellow Belly just opened and I figured beer, wings, burger...I'm in. I sort of expected a hipster paradise and surprisingly Yellow Belly is not quite that, it's a little more dynamic than just that. Keep in mind I heard just about every song on the hipster's playlist while I was here. The service at Yellow Belly was top notch, which is expected since it is new but I can tell that's something one can expect going forward. Beer selection is solid, prices are fair. Even more fair is the happy hour price, so there's quality and value in alcohol here. I had Port Brewery Mongo DIPA...it is a great beer. I decided to get wings as well because...well wings. Wings were good, not too hot, not too weak. My only regret is that I couldn't fully enjoy the burger because the wings dulled my taste buds ever so slightly. The Black and Bleu burger was solid, a wonderful play of flavors with quality ingredients. The cajun seasoning ends up being a highlight to the experience because it is what you feel immediately. It's unfortunate that the cajun seasoning takes away from the rest of the meat however this trade-off isn't the worst setback to have. Once you become acclimated to the cajun flavors, you can begin to taste notes of the aioli, the onions and of course the bleu cheese. The bun does little to interfere with the experience and thus it serves its true sandwich purpose. The Black and Bleu Burger is a wonderful burger, one of the best in Santa Barbara. Yellow Belly feels like a gastropub without the open space. It is an intimate dive-bar that happens to have places to lay down some food. And that food...is really good. read more

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Yellow Belly is one of a few restaurants on upperish De La Vina that is making the area more fun. It's got solid food, friendly service and patio space with a cool vibe out front and behind. I like the fried chicken sandwich and delicious beer selections. The brunch is also very tasty. During non-Covid times they also have music occasionally. It's family friendly and just feels right. I highly suggest you Check it out. read more

Visited for the $10 burger week. Was great! They are also part of the Axxess app! Always good food & service. read more

Yellow Belly's brunch menu prices are by far some of the most affordable in the county. I'd put them in a different sphere than Cajun Kitchen Cafe, I think, because they do trendy at a really low price (especially if you use your Axxess card). Before driving back home for the holidays, my significant other and I came here to grab brunch. Saturday at 11 a.m. is high tide in this neighborhood, but we snagged a parking spot in their back lot. They weren't at capacity, so we chose a table on the front patio, watching sleepy stragglers stroll into the breakfast and coffee options on this strip of De La Vina for a hangover fix. Our waitress took our orders and brought out drinks swiftly. Love the fact that they keep the menus on the table. There's never a shortage of menus or awkward waiting around for someone to pick up enough menus and a notepad and bring you to your table. In next to no time, our dishes were out. He got the breakfast sandwich with roasted potatoes, which was gooey, eggy fun once the yolk broke and ran all over the toast. The arugula was fresh, a big plus. Unfortunately, the cook had committed the sin of forgetting to season the potatoes. We had to hit it with a good shake of salt and pepper, and it would have really benefited from being tossed with some herbs or garlic to brighten the flavor. I got the cornbread benedict with bacon and fruit cup. Having heard so many things about how amazing this dish is, I can certify that it is indeed, pretty awesome. Red pepper flakes made for a good kick when mixed the hollandaise, and despite my apprehension about the softness of cornbread making a messy base, the flavor pay-off was worth it. I especially enjoyed the thick-cut, practically candied and roasted bacon. A big draw of Yellow Belly's brunch is that the affordable plates and limited menu give way to their expansive drink menu, including non-alcoholic ones for people like us, who were about to hit the road, and fun booze, like beer floats and cheap bottomless mimosas. This place is probably more fun late at night, so I'll have to update this review if I ever come out here for drinks. read more

100% satisfied with my experience here for brunch. They have a great reasonably priced menu including bottomless mimosas for $15 and beer bloody Mary's for $6.50! Ample outdoor seating on the front patio for that perfect brunch feel. I ordered the bleu cheese burger which came with country potatoes, they were just a little dry so I might do salad next time. My friend ordered the cornbread Benedict, interesting mixture but I don't think I'd order it for myself. I'd love to come back for happy hour and appetizers and to sit out on the back patio. read more

Yellow Belly - American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Awesome beer selection, nice inside dining, perfect back porch, flavorful food from pizzas to burgers. $2 off select beers for happy hour, meaning you could find a beer for as cheap as $4.50! I hate to complain about this place because I love the environment. But, the one thing that bothers me is the service. They never seem to be smiling, excited or happy to be working. read more

Always great ambiance, sometimes just ok service, but great food! Tonight was by far the best service I have ever received. Acknowledged straight away, super attentive, polite, and simply delightful demeanor from Steven. I love when it feels like someone enjoys their job and is happy to be at work! Too often when dining it seems like you are bothering the staff by simply requesting exactly what they offer. Lol read more

Yellow Belly - any who yellow belly you rock and so does your silver fox bartender Steven! Thanks for the five star service!! - American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Our family stopped in during our vacation. The place is small and has a wonderful neighborhood vibe. We started with some great beer. Their beer selection was eclectic and highlighted local breweries which was appreciated. I love trying local craft brews when I am on vacation. The family tried various dishes. The standout was the Fig Burger and the Chicken Sandwich. read more

This place is a hidden gem! Super chill atmosphere. Very kind people. Great food! The pizza was yummy, the Buffalo cauliflower were scrumptious, but it is the balsamic Brussels sprouts that I will dream of! Highly recommend this spot!! read more

Great place. Stopped here for lunch got the black and bleu burger with fries. Also got a Arctic hazy ipa (recommended by the bartender) Both tastes great. Will be coming back when I am in this area again. read more

Yellow Belly - American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

We got a couple delicious IPAs while we decided on food. The specials were great- Tri tip salad, curry chicken wings and flatiron steak- all perfectly grilled and prepared, with sauces on the side. Staff is knowledgeable and friendly. We always enjoy dinners at Yellow Belly. read more

I took my kids here the night before thanksgiving 2019 as we were staying in town but family didn't have any pre thanksgiving meal so we had to eat out. I did a bunch of Yelp research and decided on this spot ... their fries looked good, so did some of their vegetarian options, beer options looked promising . and they had burgers for my daughter . When we arrived after finding an easy parking spot out in front, they said to sit anywhere so my son and I sat at a table and my daughter sat at the couch up front. I ended up ordering tomato soup and brocolini and my son ordered fries. Shortly after ordering I noticed that the grilled cheese comes with a tiny tomato soup for dipping and salad so I changed my order to that instead of tomato soup and they said no prob and I was like "hell yeah". That grilled cheese was f'in bomb and on point. I'm super glad I did that because who tf knows if the thanksgiving meal my family was concocting was gonna be any good so in my mind I'm thinking eat up man, lol! My son tore up his fries (I had a couple and they were perfect , not too soft or greasy , small cut and light. ) Broccolini was decent , soaked in too much vinegar perhaps but flavor good enough to eat and not over cooked ... I ordered a Pilsner and it was light and tasty. I finally ordered a burger for my daughter and she ate 2/3 of it(burgers are huge 7 oz) but she said it was tasty. Even though it was night before thanksgiving and we arrived 45 mins before closing the staff was friendly and did not rush us out. I want to give them a shot out for being super chill and making us feel welcomed and serving up some good grub and drinks . That was mad appreciated and I'm hella glad I picked this place!!!! read more

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We only stopped in for a pre-dinner drink but had such a wonderful experience! We sat at the bar and conversed with the other patrons and the bartender and got some great scoops on local places to make sure we tried while in Santa Barbara. Our list quickly grew way too long for the two days we had. We will have to return! We absolutely loved the people of Santa Barbara and did not have nearly enough time to see the area. The atmosphere was your friendly neighborhood joint with a bit of an upscale bar menu. It was casual comfortable. read more

I stop by Yellowbelly every now and again. My favorite dish is the simple grilled cheese! Comes with a tomato soup dipping sauce that is delicious and I always want more! Used my Axxess card for the buy one get one to top off the lunch. read more

Yellow Belly - Grilled cheese sandwich and roasted chicken sandwich with mimosas. - American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Made it just before they closed a little early, (call ahead on a quiet Monday night!) The food was fantaaastic. I had the brussel sprouts with bacon as well as the beet salad with slices of fried chicken. So. Damn. Good. The service was as sweet as the ambiance. Perfect fall evening with a glass of their house Syrah. read more

A true neighborhood pub located in a great area of Santa Barbara. The relaxed/chill ambiance is comfortable and easy to enjoy. The food is better than most restaurants with attention paid to the quality of the ingredients. The prices are fair considering the quality of the product (food, service, ambiance, location) Yellow Belly offers. read more

Yellow Belly is the best place to come for a chill drink and fantastic food. It has great outdoor seating, plenty of drink options, and everything I've gotten off of the menu has been incredible. I dream of their fig, goat, and bacon burger and their tomato basil soup. My favorite neighborhood spot! read more

This USED to be one of my favorite restaurants in Santa Barbara when I lived there a little over a year ago. I am not sure if they have new owners but now the food is now thing but subpar. My favorite dish was the eggs Benedict with their famous pulled pork. I went a couple months ago to learn that they no longer carried the pulled pork. I was a little upset so I order the chicken and waffles thinking it was still going to be good because I've had such good experiences whenever I would go. When I received my "chicken and waffles", it was simply a waffle with two dry chicken strips. When we used to go my boyfriend would get the chicken and waffles it was a real piece of fried chicken. I am so sad that their menu has changed because it used to be a little gem in Goleta. I recommend Boathouse breakfast because it's always up to par with the consistency of their food. read more

The food is great here. The space is a little small but if you are early you can get something outside and it is totally worth a wait if needed. They have a pretty good selection of beer and cider. It is a pretty good place to catch brunch as well! read more

Yellow Belly - Burger Week! - American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

This is a great neighborhood spot to grab a beer and some food. I used to go here for brunch all the time because their breakfast sandwich and chicken and waffles were so good, but they eliminated brunch a little while ago. I really wish they would bring that back because I would go here more often if they had it! The food is more bar food (burgers, pizza, fried food), so it's good if you're in the mood for that kind of food. I do enjoy sitting on their patio (they have one in the front and in the back). read more

I've been here twice and not sure there will be a 3rd visit. The first time I got the Mushroom Sausage pizza. It was quite oily and rich with all the cheese. It smelled great and tasted good, but I couldn't eat much. Too much cheese for me and I love cheese. If I order it again, I'll ask for less cheese. My boyfriend got the Fig & Goat & Bacon burger. He liked it. The 2nd visit we shared the Yellow Belly burger and the Wedge Salad. The burger was ok but the patty alone lacked flavor. The biggest disappointment was the Wedge Salad. It was a large iceberg lettuce wedge with the extras scooped around it and a knife stabbed into the wedge. I had to chop and mix the salad myself. The dressing was good and all the ingredients were fresh but it is pricey at $16 -iceberg lettuce (!) where I have to order at a counter, cut the salad myself, and bus my table afterwards. It probably took someone in the kitchen 30 seconds to put it all on the plate. read more

Yellow Belly is amazing. The food is absolutely delicious, and the ambiance is really cool here. The servers are extremely nice. The only reason why I gave this restaurant 4/5 stars is because the food took a really long time to come out. Since I was sitting outside, I was getting extremely cold (it was windy so the heater would turn off every few minutes). The beer selection is pretty good. I would definitely come back here to try their bunch and more of their beers! read more

I really like coming to Yellow Belly. It has a homey vibe and is always a top-of-mind meeting place for me. There's something for everyone here - burgers and beer, veg and sparkling water. With a big outdoor seating area and super cozy-comfy atmosphere inside, Yellow Belly is a great spot to meet up with friends, family, coworkers, or a pint and a good book. read more

This is one of my favorite places for brunch. The $14 Bottomless Mimosas are strong and fantastic. Can't pass them up. Now onto the yummy menu... The Cornbread Eggs Benedict with bacon- This is my go to. It comes with sliced tomato and avocado. The hollandaise sauce is quite possibly the best I've found in town, incredibly rich and flavorful. The cornbread is usually moist and the bacon is perfection. I prefer to sub a side salad for the potatoes since I have only experienced them being over roasted and stale. FYI, the side salad comes with shredded carrots, croutons, sunflower seeds and tomatoes. Chicken and Waffle- Twice, the chicken was dry, but no complaints for the waffle. Bananas Foster Waffle- Super rich. Good, if that's what you're in the mood for, but after one bite of my friend's, my sweet tooth was maxed out. Breakfast Sandwich- Haven't tried it, but several friends said it's wonderful. Breakfast Skillet- Same as above. Both the front and back patio are ideal. The vibe here is very casual and relaxed. On its own, I would give this place four stars, but the fifth star goes to our favorite server, Brandon. Friendly, funny and attentive, he goes above and beyond in every way and keep us coming back. I highly suggest requesting to be seated in Brandon's section. Cheers to boozy brunches! read more

Yellow Belly - The Benedict with bacon, one of my favorites for brunch. Don't forget the bottomless mimosas! - American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California