Aperitivo is the place you come to for flavorful light bites and cocktails when you need to unwind,…read morebefore a night out on the town, a concert or catching up with friends. I'm still thinking of the pistachio gelato here. Hands down the best pistachio flavored gelato in town! I love how they served it with pieces of pistachio. First bite was heavenly. Sometimes you can't really taste the pistachio in a gelato, but clearly they've nailed it here. For eats, I tried the Crème di Carciofi. It's marinated artichoke and fava bean spread, confit garlic, pine nuts, mint, and olive oil. Served with toasted bread. This was excellent! It's comparable to hummus, but with a totally different flavor profile. Easily serves 2-3 people. I also ordered the Crudo. It was light, delicate and so fresh! This one is not shareable because it's too delicious to share. For cocktails you can't go wrong with a Spritz. I tried the Torino Spritz which was perfectly made and refreshing. The ambiance here is inviting and the music play list is such a vibe! Overall, a great place to check out if you're wanting a casual yet fun experience.

Absolutely wonderful! This place is great for happy hour, after work, and catching up with friends!…read more Everyone is super friendly and helpful. It's a feeling of Italy without leaving Santa Barbara. Their spritz is AMAZING. Also the Dolomites beer was great too.

ATTENTION to all of my fellow Santa Barbara brides. Absolutely do not hesitate to book your…read morereception (or rehearsal dinner) at State and Fig. Serina and Patrick are an absolute pleasure to work with. Serina's communication throughout the process was phenomenal. She was super responsive. They are flexible and so easy to work with. Although we had a small reception, they never made me feel unimportant. The food was AMAZING, and the portions were large and filling. The serving staff were super attentive as well. All the great things said in other reviews are absolutely true. They truly made my wedding day perfect. The proximity to the courthouse combined with the great food, phenomenal staff, and a lovely venue space makes State and Fig the perfect choice for your special day.

They have solid salad and soup for quick grab. I was working across the street and I needed a quick…read morelunch, they delivered it.

One would never guess what is behind the simple Rumfish signage at the end of Main on Palm. My…read morefirst trip was years ago and I've been back several times since. It is great for any special occasion and offers inside and outside dining. I suggested this restaurant to my out of town guests to celebrate my dear friend's birthday. Rumfish did not disappoint. The Spring weather is beautiful in Ventura so we sat outside. Service is prompt and casual. It was crowded even on a Thursday evening, but the outdoor area is spacious. Everything from appetizers to dessert is fresh and first class. Seafood options are plentiful and seasoned perfectly. The only downside is that parking is limited - only one handicapped spot for two busy restaurants. No parking signs prevent street parking up Palm.

Rumfish y Vino for Mother's Day…read more We made a reservation a week before and only had to wait about 10 minutes past our time, which honestly was not bad for such a busy day. The restaurant has a really cute Mediterranean/Italian vibe with gorgeous lemon trees and comfy patio seating. It was chilly outside, but the heaters made it comfortable. Staff was friendly, just very busy because of the holiday. Food took around an hour, but understandable for Mother's Day. The food was excellent. I got the flatbread with apricot jam and bacon, and it was such a good mix of sweet and savory with fresh arugula on top. Definitely recommend it. My boyfriend got the wagyu burger medium with fries and everything was cooked perfectly and served hot. Other people at our table got shrimp and corn, fish tacos, and burgers, and everything looked really good. Great place, will come back

Loved it. Cool vibe. Super friendly staff. Good food. Nice wine. Off the beaten tourist path in…read moreSolvang. Took the family. We sat outside. It was chilly, but they fired up the heaters and it was a blast. Thanks!

Yum! We came on Indian night and it was fantastic, the food and the service. I got the cauliflower…read morecurry which came with a side of rice and homemade naan. They have a great wine selection as well. Others should definitely come here!

Amazing food! Haven't had anything here that hasn't been delicious. Still dreaming about the elote.read more

I'm a first timer here ! Excited…read more I got the Santa barber burger with a side of fries , and a Arnold Palmer drink Fries , and loaded nachos , and the ribs are very tasty . There is a lot of parking available next to the outside seating . Great customer service, very nice and welcoming sat us right away , not waiting time , they assisted us with cleaning the table's Clean environment, very bright , tv outside and the water jug if you need water all near by . They have shakes and smoothies choices of strawberries, mango and banana , also chocolate and cookies N Cream . They have heat warmers outside if needed . Well recommended to friends and family Definitely will be returning back here when I'm around the city .

Food is incredibly tasty We had a delicious dinner at…read moreIndustrial Eats, their seasonal menu brings out the best of the area Loved it, you order at the counter, shared tables , dog friendly, it's a casual spot with elevated food options, highly recommended !

The best meal we had in the Solvang area. It was suggested I order the Caesar Salad, which I loved…read more Also ordered the Tempura Asparagus and Onions with miso and ponzu sauces, as well as the Mushroom Soup with Gruyère Grilled Cheese. Loved everything. Paired with local wines, this was a perfect meal. I'm normally not a fan of food halls, but this super exceeded expectations and not only was the food. Incredible but the ambience in the space was amazing. Everything is made to order and you can tell the difference. You may have to wait for a bit, but it's worth it because you know that it's fresh and literally started after the order was put in versus being prepped for hours before. Highly recommend.

Ok, new to Santa Barbara n overall a 3-star dinner experience. Tables have paper topped coverings n…read moretableware is not removed n replaced after use. The wine choices were fine. But FYI the glass price is high versus the bottle price that was low n only 3x the glass price. The food from my view was average n abit pricey. The calamari was tasty but chewy. Caesar salad w salmon was good but not worth $28. Sea bass was great. Our server was very friendly n helpful. It was an ok dinner but not worth $160 for 2. Just expected more. BTW the happy hour prices are only in the bar which has high top tables n stools.

Date night at Fish House SB for happy hour and it did not disappoint. Solid draft beer specials and…read morecocktails to get things going. We kicked it off with shrimp and scallops plus a bread bowl of clam chowder that hit just right. But the real star was the cioppino...loaded, rich, and packed with flavor. Definitely the move if you're coming here. #DateNight #SantaBarbaraEats #HappyHourFinds #SeafoodLovers #Cioppino #SBFood #GoodEats #FoodieLife

I'd give 5+ stars for the food. My wife had the scallops which she raved about and said it was the…read morebest part of the trip. The presentation was very nice. I had the steak sandwich which was good. The service was ehhhh - nothing bad nothing good -just perfunctory. The restaurant wasn't busy at all (we were the only table for a while) so it wasn't a matter of being busy.

Went on a Thursday so not busy. Service was good with a friendly and knowledgeable waitress. Both…read morestarters and main courses were excellent. The main dining room has an upscale feel to it. The bartenders said he could make a good old fashioned and he was correct both times.

The food was excellent and the wine vending machines were a cool concept. The Vol a Vent chicken…read morewas quite good. It is one of the best ones I've had. Most of the things we had were excellent. The only low point was the charcuterie board. The cheese and meat choices were good. The bread that was served with it was hard as a rock. Otherwise, an excellent meal with good service.

Stopped by the Cave with the family after forced family photos. We recently purchased tickets to…read moretheir "Murder Mystery Dinner" so we wanted to check the place out. In Ventura's industrial area, the Cave is a nice, cozy restaurant that is hidden in the Ventura Wine Company shop. We were greeted by live music which made a lively atmosphere. They have the self vending wine machine with a decent variety of wines for all. I'm going to be honest - I did question the pour size. We ended up buying a bottle of wine at dinner instead and I'm pretty sure that was the economical choice plus it gave me peace of mind. I will say - the plating of the food is strange. Giant plates for small portions never really sits well with me. The kitchen's "thinly sliced" waygu steak was also off putting visually. The Jumbo Scallops w/Leek & Truffle Risotto ($46) is a must order. Scallops perfectly pan seared and that risotto I would eat by itself. The Lemon Chardonnay sauce was incredible. The Slow Braised Beef Short Ribs ($39) was okay. The meat fell apart as it should. The red wine sauce was okay but lacked depth. The creamy mashed potatoes were very good and seasoned perfectly. Wasn't mad that I tried it but would not order again. Wagyu Top Sirloin 12 oz. ($48) was very good despite the poor slicing. The creamy mushroom sauce was perfect to add some flavor but not overpower the protein. The Pepperoni Pizza ($18) was decent for my son. My daughter planned to order the Seafood Pasta until she saw all of her favorite things combined: Mac and cheese, bacon and pizza - the Mac and Cheese Pizza ($21) was honestly top notch. It wasn't overly heavy, the depth of flavor was great and it's extremely tasty. The spicy aioli was top notch. Overall, a good experience at the Cave. I recommend giving it a try.

We were passing the area when we decided we needed some lunch. I found this place on yelp and…read moredecided to give it a try. It was an open layout that had plenty of seating inside the restaurant. The decor was moder, but not overdone. We were greeting and pointed to a table but that was it. We realized there was a QR code on the table and we could order our food on there. It took a little while to get our food even though no one else was there. I found it really odd to not even be told to use the QR code to order or be informed of anything. Stewed beef noodles with Ramen- 9/10 My husband ordered this and I tried some. The broth was delicious. Rich and flavorful but not overbearing. The noodles were cooked perfectly and the meat was tender. The bok choy was a needed touch. My husband ate the whole bowl and wanted a second because was so good. Certified Angus Beef hot pot- 8/10 I ordered this with the tom yum broth. I didn't know it was a creamy version of the broth until it was served. I'm not mad about it but it wasn't in the description in case others are dairy sensitive. The broth was flavorful and really delicious. I will say that the beef was tough and it a typical cut that overcooked very quickly in the broth. I'm not positive it was Angus beef grade. I just now realized it was missing the lotus root but gave me zucchini instead. I was also missing my quail eggs. If I didn't read the description to know I was supposed to have them, I would've missed that too. Overall, the food was delicious but the service was 1 star for sure. We were never checked on and the waiter only appeared if we pushed the call button. If you can overlook the lack of customer service, the food is really delicious.

For our monthly house dinner, we stumbled upon Uniboil and were knocked out of the park! Their…read morevermicelli was absolutely delicious when paired with the spicy broth and beef! It also my first time having lotus fruit and now it's a must have for any broth/hot pot! It was a very relaxing restaurant to enjoy conversations with friends! It was incredibly easy to order food using their QR code menu on the table and the servers were very attentive if someone needed a refill on water or if we needed extra utensils! I'm looking forward to the rainy season when I can really leverage their Hong Kong-style hot pot!