Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Lower State, Santa Barbara

Johnny Y. • July 31, 2016Finally a place with a solid variety of pour over and French press options. And get a scone baked fresh here!

eric b. • January 20, 2020Great coffee in the Funk Zone. Usually pretty fast as well.

David S. • September 28, 2014Can't imagine ice-cream tasting any better. The chocolate and raspberry is a must.

eric b. • July 4, 2023Good beer flights and decent grilled cheese sandwiches, food can take a while on weekends. Best of all, they have a play space for kids with a babysitter.

Daniel D. • October 1, 2018Great pizzas in a cozy alley. Cheap and special as Santa Barbara is!

David B. • November 22, 2014This might be the best restaurant in Santa Barbara. Make a reservation or you'll go home hungry

Jarryd C. • May 23, 2017Great new Mexican Restaurant and Bar. Good mescal/tequila selection and great cocktails.

allison s. • February 27, 2017Best restaurant in SB- order anything, we had 7/8 dishes, all great! Service excellent!

Lea F. • November 13, 2009The original with a bed of yogurt is to die for!

Luke H. • May 30, 2014Keep an eye out for seasonal treats; my favorite is tequila and Hawaiian sea salt, Available only in the summer.

Archith M. • June 11, 2022Excellent breakfast taco - the tortilla in particular is really good

Hebba A. • November 13, 2015Delicious teriyaki burger, Dry hard steak

Simi F. • February 18, 2015A perfect little bakery tucked a way on lower state. I love the being able to buy "real" bread hear. I also adore their tarts and desserts. Try the peach tart with Marzipan.

Mario D. • November 21, 2017The Test Pilot and the Hotel National are great and just the right mix of flavors still holding to the traditional Cuban prohibition era cocktails. They have the Sea Wolf area which is in cosy.

Jill K. • September 8, 2014Tacos!!! Lengua, fish, al pastor, carnitas...really you can't go wrong

Tony A • May 29, 2013Green tea with one scoop blue berries is tasty

eric b. • October 9, 2022While it’s full of bros, still a great place to grab a big beer and have decent food. Pork schnitzel is great. They also have wine but it’s not on the menu.

Emma L. • August 31, 2018Huge salads. Buffalo chicken flat bread was big too but very tasty.

Vittorio G. • September 26, 2013Love the blues jazz music & the aroma of fresh roasted coffee.

Paula B. • March 30, 2016Macadamia Nut Sea Bass is perfect. Very good attendance

Taylor C. • August 10, 2014Seriously some of the best mac and cheese I have ever had. Comes with jalapeños and bacon if you what it!

Birthe J. • August 3, 2017Great place, inside and outside. Good wine, beer and drinks. They have boardgames too

Alp Ü. • January 18, 2014I loved this place. One of my best grill dish I've ever eaten. Stop thinking and have your Fri/Saturday dinner here!

Ben W. • February 26, 2013Prik king and pad see ewe are awesome! Super friendly staff as well.

Emma L. • August 29, 2018Delicious! Love the double peanut butter chip! If you go you MUST get a waffle cone. They're delicious and freshly made.

Stacy M. • October 15, 2011Try the Magner's over ice. It's how they serve it in Ireland!!

Can U. • October 23, 2019Beer is fine, music is absolutely very fine

Kate C. • November 6, 2014Fig and goat cheese rocks. Especially when paired with a ton of beer.

eric b. • January 20, 2020Great Thai food - drunken noodle and Pork Larb noodle are really tasty.

samantha l. • August 5, 2013I enjoy the Johnny 5 alive ( a spicy apple juice) and the Old Fashion (Greens) . Amazing fresh juices. Don't forget to bring your bottles back for a $2 refund!