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The Blue Owl

Sandwich Spot$$$$
Santa Barbara Downtown, Santa Barbara
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    Lance D.
    "Thai basil burger is one of the best burgers I’ve ever had 🤤"(8 Tips)
    Rob L.
    "Bahn Mi is delicious!"(6 Tips)
    Arjun
    "The eggplant sandwich is pretty close to perfect."(2 Tips)
    Zach W.
    "Crabmeat and the Salami sandwich are awesome!"(2 Tips)
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  • Stephanieheart icon on user image
    StephanieAugust 24, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    One of two restaurants in Santa Barbara that I know of where you can get banh mi. They offer some pretty unique menu items too with an interesting twist. Love this place!
  • Jill W.heart icon on user image
    Jill WolfJanuary 14, 2016
    I have lived in SB for 25 years and have been missing out. This place is awesome. I had the Blue Beef. It was amazing.
  • Ryan G.heart icon on user image
    Ryan GantzJanuary 16, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Santa Barbara's great little gourmet secret. For lunch you want a Duck Croissant or savory salad, with a Mexican coke or house soda.. But you must come back late night for a Thai Basil Burger.
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    lemonjelly luukkanenSeptember 8, 2012
    Rosemary lemonade and Thai iced tea are both made in-house. Delicious. Thai tea is not overly sweet, too. If you are there with a friend, get both.
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    Carlos BaezJuly 25, 2015
    Get the Thai Basil Burger and add an egg . Thank me later.
  • Heather M.heart icon on user image
    Heather MelnykJune 27, 2016
    Stopped here as we were passing through town. Excellent, healthy, and delicious choices. Would definitely go again.
  • Kai T.
    Kai TaylorMay 8, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    The Thai Basil Burger with an egg is the best burger ever!
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    AldertAugust 24, 2018
    Great sandwiches! The Salami and Turkey were both fantastic.
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    ArjunOctober 1, 2015
    The eggplant sandwich is pretty close to perfect. It comes on great bread and has a mayo-like sauce.
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    Ophelia BradleyNovember 17, 2020
    Easily one of the most delicious creative “hole in the walls” in SB. Try everything and share it!
  • Piperheart icon on user image
    PiperNovember 26, 2016
    Thai basil burger is good - they're $11 and not $8. Not as ridiculously worth it at that price. (also bun is toasted white bread)
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    騰 龍September 9, 2017
    Bahn Mi with beef, Thai Basil Burger, Fried Rice. Best restaurant in downtown!
  • Tim D.heart icon on user image
    Tim DengAugust 5, 2016
    Great sandwiches. Though initially seems a little expensive, sandwiches are pretty big.
  • Anton S.heart icon on user image
    Anton ShusterJune 10, 2016
    The burgers are patty melts and they are dope. I love the Thai one.
  • Monica C.heart icon on user image
    Monica CarrilloAugust 23, 2015
    Thai burger thing..whoa delicious. Really creative menu they make burgers with a twist
  • Alyssa C.
    Alyssa ColemanAugust 22, 2014
    Great place to go when you've been out drinking on State St. The burger is heaven in your mouth.
  • Nick B.heart icon on user image
    Nick BurdJune 6, 2014
    Incredible pork bánh mi, and the other sandwich we ordered was equally amazing.
  • Dan G.heart icon on user image
    Dan GunnarssonJuly 12, 2015
    The Thai basil burger is just amazing! The fried rice is too!
  • Jeppe R.heart icon on user image
    Jeppe RasmussenOctober 19, 2019
    Amazing healthy food with vegan options
  • Elizabeth W.
    Elizabeth WisniewskiSeptember 1, 2015
    Favorite lunch spot in downtown Santa Barbara!
  • Lance D.heart icon on user image
    Lance DashoffFebruary 27, 2020
    Thai basil burger is one of the best burgers I’ve ever had 🤤
  • Zach W.heart icon on user image
    Zach WestAugust 29, 2014
    Crabmeat and the Salami sandwich are awesome!
  • N Z.heart icon on user image
    N ZSeptember 10, 2021
    great vegetarian sandwiches. my favorite was the eggplant.
  • Peter P.heart icon on user image
    Peter PreislerMarch 7, 2020
    Great selector exciting lunch options. Felt like I wanted to try it all.
  • Nigar K.heart icon on user image
    Nigar KaragözApril 29, 2018
    Was not bad but for 17 $ very exspensive ! There lots of better places in SB!
  • Nicholas V.heart icon on user image
    Nicholas VernonJuly 1, 2017
    Salami oh yes! Lol
  • Rich S.
    Rich SarchioniMarch 2, 2017
    Thai basil burger is delicious
  • Katrien V.heart icon on user image
    Katrien Van KriekingeAugust 29, 2015
    Very good Turkey Thyme!
  • Olivia N.
    Olivia NicholsonSeptember 25, 2013
    The tri tip sandwich is fantastic.
  • Ümit T.heart icon on user image
    Ümit T.November 9, 2019
    Burrito was awesome !
  • Rob L.heart icon on user image
    Rob LettieriOctober 29, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Bahn Mi is delicious!
  • Christian B.
    Christian BFebruary 17, 2013
    Crab melt is the bomb!
  • Ryan T.heart icon on user image
    Ryan ThomasFebruary 24, 2022
    Gourmet fried rice!!
  • OC Food D.heart icon on user image
    OC Food DivaAugust 5, 2015
    Order the Wake N' Bacon!!!
  • Brendan L.heart icon on user image
    Brendan LangleyJune 16, 2013
    Peanut butter burger was amazing!!
  • Caitlin H.heart icon on user image
    Caitlin HiggasonNovember 22, 2017
    Eggplant sandwich
  • Wayne P.
    Wayne PanAugust 31, 2014
    Fried rice and banh mi
  • Ricky S.heart icon on user image
    Ricky SherrillAugust 30, 2014
    The sandwiches
  • Suzie B.heart icon on user image
    Suzie BlackJune 11, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Check out the banh mi!
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