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Joe's Cafe

Lounge, Steakhouse, and American Restaurant$$$$

Lower State, Santa Barbara

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Joe's Cafe

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"A MUST for a stiff drink!!"(2 Tips)
"Reuben, swordfish, great drinks, chicken, french dip"(4 Tips)
"The stiffest drink in town."(2 Tips)
"Get the coffee and breakfast burito ;) its great!!!"(6 Tips)

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Social News NetworkAugust 12, 2013
Strongest drinks in Santa Barbara. Great place to start your night. You can eat a big bowl of pasta and have a stiff drink before you hit the other bars!
Dine.Savor.Repeat. ™️ a Jesse Watrous CompanyJanuary 14, 2013
I ordered the hot pastrami French Dip sandwich combo (w/fries & green salad). It was delish, sandwich & fries were hot, cool & crisp salad, everything tasted fresh. I had great customer service.
Upvoted Feb 17
Elephants EarfulApril 14, 2013
Me and my boyfriend just ordered a chicken Caesar salad and the tri tip steak sandwich - both are amazing!!And we are still shocked at the 13$ price of the tri steak platter- def a great place to eat!
SethNovember 10, 2017
Everthing - pure American. Reuben, swordfish, great drinks, chicken, french dip
Marshall DennenMarch 3, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Best hot turkey sandwich in town! Best chocolate pudding in town! Decent breakfast but it ends at 11am. Best all around value in SB.
John KiddeMay 29, 2016
Good food all around. Great for late nights or mornings.
RinaMarch 27, 2010
The stiffest drink in town. People always ask me where they can get a good drink, and I always send them to Joe's. Can't help it - my grandfather used to hang on their wall.
Derek WatsonJuly 13, 2019
Food is fabulous as is Joe’s Badass Blond Beer
Chris JJuly 22, 2020
Best breakfast burrito in Santa Barbara.
Christina ShadleJanuary 3, 2014
Been here 10+ times
The Breakfast here is great! Wash it down with a Bloody Mary or 2.
Matthew ParkerMarch 16, 2013
Like a little mixer with that liquor then this is your place. These drinks are strong.
Elaine SchoepfOctober 17, 2011
killer BLT salad with good bleu cheese dressing! love the servers - loud but fun.
Rachel PackSeptember 28, 2012
The mac and cheese is amazing and very cheesy. Only 4.50 and its enough for a small meal.
Marylou PMarch 21, 2013
Fish and chips and beef ravioli are fantastic!
DJ Lizzie CJanuary 27, 2014
Fun place. I had a salad and it was delicious
NikuMarch 27, 2016
Strong drinks, decent atmosphere.
Charlotte DiTirroJuly 20, 2013
Best drinks in the city of Santa Barbara. "Home pours."
Sabrina SignsSeptember 2, 2013
Omgsh the Prime Rib Sandwich is the bomb!!!!
Lin ZhouFebruary 8, 2014
Please be careful when you order smoked salmon and eggs. OMG
Syairah shaharuddinJuly 6, 2013
Get the coffee and breakfast burito ;) its great!!!
Judy A.November 29, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Excellent food. Staff is nice.
Pauline ThomasJuly 21, 2012
The corned need hash is the best I have had.
Kimberly PyeFebruary 15, 2010
Get a Jack sour. If you just need a small bite, get the homemade chips. Ask for ranch.
KOctober 29, 2012
New owners. No longer Joes Cafe, now Joes of Santa Barbara. NOT the same Joes. Food quality and service lacking. Too bad. REALLY DISAPPOINTING This place used to be the best. Skip it! 
Tim HunoldNovember 28, 2013
Happy Hour bbq pork quesadilla is amazeballs
Mucho Comida™March 30, 2012
Ditto (strong drinks). Enjoy.
Kirstie MaryottMay 23, 2012
Use Joel's as a jumping off point- they know how I pour a drink here. :)
stuti desaiJune 25, 2013
Stiff. Ass. Drinks. Come here for a cost efficient pregame ;)
Paul CataldoFebruary 15, 2016
Joes breakfast sandwich was pronominal
Paul MachinJuly 15, 2013
Pulled pork sandwich is a must
MisschiefMarch 13, 2013
If you haven't been, you should stop by
Chuck ReoAugust 8, 2014
The Bud Perry
Lea FuturoApril 28, 2014
Stiffest drinks in SB!
MARIAH DUFLOTHMay 5, 2016
Greek omelete
Marco CastagnaAugust 10, 2013
It's a beautiful place :)
AJ MorganSeptember 11, 2011
Listened to the locals and French dip was amazing
Charlotte AnderssonAugust 31, 2015
Crowded and cheap!
Dan PyeFebruary 15, 2010
Most generous cocktails on State St. Go there for a pre-dinner drink.
KursadMarch 19, 2015
Hamburger and coke
Emily A.March 18, 2012
Worthless wait staff. Couldn't manage to get a simple diet coke or 2 waters no ice. The menu shown on here is not accurate. Don't waste your time or money.
Nikol HaslerJune 8, 2011
The sign says joes cabe. Ive been to a few cabes This is no cabe!
Brandon RiffeJuly 31, 2011
Be patience the staff is slow and spacey but the food is pretty good.
KittyAugust 14, 2012
Try the chicken-fried steak!
Jackee KAugust 7, 2011
Joel takes his job as a bouncer entirely too seriously.
Jen RuferSeptember 6, 2011
Been here 5+ times
A MUST for a stiff drink!! Read more
Joe ZJune 23, 2012
The bartenders don't know how to make a whiskey smash.
Chuck CollettMay 18, 2011
My wife loved the bloody mary's
Sonya PazSeptember 25, 2011
Sirloin steak sandwich = YUM!!!!!!!
Cait BooyahMay 29, 2011
Best pancakes I've ever had.
Chandra KeeblerMarch 30, 2011
The French dip is fabulous.

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