Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Santa Barbara

Eric B. • August 24, 2019Great espresso and cool spot near the mission.

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!

Pete T. • July 11, 2013Chocolate covered strawberry is perfect with real bits of strawberries inside

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.

Adrienne L. • September 1, 2014Very creative and delicious flavors. Get the Nutella and biscoff together!

Terry D. • May 12, 2013Great Mexican food. The best Nachos I have eaten anywhere. There was a line out the door. No wonder. Prices are fair (not cheap) and food quality is excellent. I'll be back when we return to SB.

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.

Natalie G. • March 28, 2018Everything on this menu is so good. But the chicken sandwich and the kale salad are definitely my favorites on the menu.

Sofia F. • March 15, 2015Hookah, outdoor garden and personal fire pits. Love this place!

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

騰 龍. • September 9, 2017Bahn Mi with beef, Thai Basil Burger, Fried Rice. Best restaurant in downtown!

Arielle • March 25, 2022Can’t go wrong with any ice cream flavors. Favorites are peanut butter chocolate and fresh mint patty. Don’t forget to get a chilly dog for you furry friend too.

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

eric b. • May 26, 2020Some of the best pizza in California, chef used to work at Roberta’s in Brooklyn. Crust is to die for. Can’t go wrong with the Meatlovers. You can usually find a spot at the bar to eat.

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!

Amanda L. • September 3, 2016Amazing cocktails! I dislike sweet drinks so gin and tonics always hit the spot for me. I loved "The Bold"!

Gavin S. • December 6, 2017The triple play is a great deal! Got 3 fish tacos and all of them were top notch.

Jinie • September 1, 2013Yum! Fun and memorable brunch. Try the sama sama brunch fried rice. Has just enough heat and flavor.

Matei P. • August 18, 2015Good espresso, coffees, teas and the usual jazz. Nice people.

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

Natalie G. • February 10, 2016Wow, oysters galore. We got their signature oysters and they were out of this world! I got the salmon with a side of grilled spinach which was also the bomb. This place is amazing for any occasion!

Emilia D. • September 21, 2013Excellent gluten free options. Recommend the GF pancakes for breakfast!

Reid L. • April 26, 2019Amazing nitro cold brew coffee! Pastries are delicious too, seem freshly baked.

Natalie G. • September 7, 2015Always a great time with great amazing food. A good place also to stop before seeing a show at SOHO

Nate P. • January 4, 2012Thumbs up on the adobada - my favorite. And ya gotta try the cabeza for kicks

Lewis K. • August 5, 2012One of the best Sunday brunches I have ever had. Incredible variety and dessert table.

Destination:CentralCoast • September 9, 2012This is a great stop for a drink or bite to eat before or after hitting the water that's only yards away. The Sunday Brunch is also amazing—be sure to try the blood orange margaritas!

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