First time visiting SB Biergarten and this place absolutely delivered. Perfect spot to grab a cold beer, catch up with friends, go on a casual date, or even just enjoy a solo afternoon in Santa Barbara. The atmosphere was relaxed, welcoming, and full of good energy from the moment we walked in. I had the MadeWest Hazy on draft served in an ice-cold Pint, exactly what you want on a warm Santa Barbara day. My girlfriend had a great time, and the whole experience felt effortless and fun. One of the coolest parts of the visit was meeting Chris, a local who told us this is one of his favorite hangout spots and where he brings his dog Harlo. He gave us some awesome local recommendations and really added to the laid back community vibe that makes this place special. The bartenders and hosts were all attentive, friendly, and professional. You could genuinely tell the staff enjoys what they do, and that energy carries throughout the entire place. It's refreshing to see hospitality thriving like this in Santa Barbara. Definitely adding this to my regular stop whenever I'm in SB. Great drinks, great people, great atmosphere. Highly recommend. - Ian Lantz read more

Biergarten - Madewest Hazy IPA - Beer Gardens Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Great place Great beer selection Lots of seating Friendly helpful staff Great menu selection Prices are comparable Cheeseburgers are great not frozen French fries are good Pretzel was good Poutine was excellent Beer was great Definitely recommend read more

I just wanted to grab some food for takeout to eat on the train ride home, so I can't speak much to seating experience here. The outdoor area definitely is vibey at night though. I got a pretzel and the beet and arugula salad to go. Service was relatively quick. I got my food in like 15 minutes or less. It was packaged with care and I was given utensils and napkins in a big bag. I love that they have a bunch of different mustards, which are great for the pretzels or bratwurst. I grabbed a couple of spicy ones and one made with wine I think. Yum. Pretzel was delicious. I liked the cheesy sauce it came with. But honestly the beet salad was incredible. Like who would have thought a Biergarten would have a killer salad. I would go back just for that salad. Props to their chef. I will definitely be back to try more food items next time I'm in SB! read more

Biergarten - Beet and Arugula - Beer Gardens Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Great food and beer variety The fig goat cheese pizza was delicious with bacon and balsamic The pesto burger is delicious we got it for burger week Cylus and Silvia are very friendly and helpful even under pressure and so much work. Dee the manager was short with us on occasions read more

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What a great find. Went on a morning/ midday walk with a very close friend. Service was very great. The outdoor and indoor patios were both very welcoming with plenty of sun and shade. "burger of the week" Pesto and mozzarella cheese with arugula ! fire ! read more

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I've come to Biergarten several times it's is without fail a fantastic place to come to. The drinks, the ambiance, the food. Everything is always top notch here it's an incredibly yummy place to come to I usually get the smarty and cherry blossom seltzer. Can't beat that combo for me. Highly highly recommend read more

Biergarten - Beer Gardens Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Great service, our picks are the delicious smash burger and unique flavor of German potato salad. A definite go to spot when in Santa Barbara and want something off the Main Street of downtown. Love the vibe and the ciders. read more

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Tried the cactus cooler mead. It was yummy. Lots of fire pits to keep you warm as well. read more

Biergarten - Beer Gardens Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Came here for the burger week and they did not disappoint! This time they also had all their beers in stock so we went with a sampler. Their burger was delicious! The pesto sauce with the mozzarella, tomatoes and arugula gives it an Italian flavor. I do like how the mozzarella was not melted, so it reminded me of the caprese salad. It does come with fries... and a dipping sauce bar. I do like how they had a variety of sauces, but ended up settling with the jalapeno mustard, spicy brown mustard, and Dijon wine mustard. The pickles that come with the burger is a crowd pleaser, being a mix of little bit of sweetness with vinegary. This is something different than a traditional burger so I highly recommend trying it during the burger week! read more

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Every single time I've been here, it has always been great. The crowds seems to be all the local Santa Barbara college kids. They're open late and the beer keeps pouring. Parking can be tricky as it's street parking but there's a small lot in the back that offers valet parking. We always forget about it. Bar/restaurant itself has both indoor and outdoor seating. Honestly feel like the outdoor gets used more. For the chilly nights, they do have loads of heat lamps and fire pits placed through-out the patio area. Food is also served. You order at the register which a number is given to you and place it on your table. Seat yourself. Food can also be ordered at the bar area where you order drinks. This visit, it happened to be October. So obviously Oktoberfest was happening. All the staff were dressed up in the lederhosen and dirndl. The vibe was amazing. Just made feel like you're part of the celebrations. Drinks were constantly rolling as it was non stop. A few size options for beer to choose from. They do have an amazing selections of beer on draft as well as wine. You order your drinks at the counter and wait for your name to be called. Everyone was alway so friendly. Younger crowd but they're all there to have the same fun as everyone else. And you can't have Oktoberfest without the jumbo pretzels. It comes with a cheese sauce but there's loads of mustard to choose from inside. Service has always been amazing everytime we been. It's also pet friendly so the fur babies can enjoy the fun too. Plus live bands. The past few times they've always had one. It could also be certain days but it's alway been fun. It does get busy so finding a table can be a hassle as it's first come first serve and open seating. There's a lot of communal tables so mingle and make new friends. read more

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Visited my old stomping grounds this weekend (go Gauchos) and had to make a stop at Biergarten for some bites and brews. The poutine slapped as per usual and the fig and goat cheese pizza was a sweet surprise! Loved it. This place has only gotten more popular over the years (for good reason) so it took some time to find a seat, but the vibes were immaculate. Young people and dogs af at this establishment. And they were playing Young Sheldon on the Tv. Love read more

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We were greeted upon entrance and helped right away. The service was great. And the food was delicious. What's really cool is you can choose outdoor seating or indoor seating. Whatever your preference is, it's nice and comfortable. read more

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Was in Santa Barbara visiting my son and he took us there for a nightcap. It was a chilly winter evening so we sat at a communal table with a tabletop fire pit. We each ordered a beer and truly the best part of it all was the music and ambiance-- a ton of people and such a chill vibe. Great place! read more

Great service, great pizza, and a chill atmosphere. Riley and Nolan were very nice and personable. I ordered the veggie pizza vegan style. It was tasty. My kids had cheese pizza and they gave it 5 out 5 stars. My husband had the smash burger and said it was delicious. They offer free valet service which is a plus when you don't want to have to look for parking. read more

Biergarten - Veggie pizza no cheese, no onions, ass jalapeños. - Beer Gardens Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Met up with friends for beers on the patio and the vibe was good at first... until the recurring wave of rotten egg smell rolled through about every 10 minutes like some kind of scheduled atmospheric event. Nothing quite enhances a cold beer like the scent of a sewer drifting by. Then I made the mistake of visiting the bathroom and realized the patio smell might actually be the least of the problems. Walking in felt like stepping into another dimension. Honestly, I've used a truck stop restroom in Texas that was cleaner, and that's saying a lot. Cool concept for a beer garden, but the smell and bathroom situation really take away from the experience. A little maintenance would go a long way here. Service was probably the only good experience but not worth more than one star :-) read more

First time at the Funk Zone, and this Biergarten definitely caught our eye. We sat outside in the patio against the taps, and just had a grand ol' time! The staff was young, fun, and extremely accommodating. We were allowed to try their beers before ordering. The beertenders knew a lot about their brews and also taught us a lot about the Santa Barbara area. We spent about two hours here. Food was also delicious. We had their schnitzel and Cesar salad. Try it out on one of your beer crawls! read more

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This is THE spot to be in Downtown SB! Super lively environment (good luck finding seating lol) and delicious food. Do not skip the schnitzel poutine! It's the perfect pairing with a pint of beer. We also really liked the goat cheese dried fig pizza. Hope to be back soon! read more

Biergarten - Fig Buck Goat - Beer Gardens Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Food was good. Staff was friendly! This was a nice lunch spot before our concert this evening!

Not one employee seems to care anything about the customers experience. No one greeted us (and we were the only people there at 6:30 pm on a Monday night), we wandered around to find a table. We sat down and no one bothered to talk to us. I got up and found some menus near the entrance. Finally I realized I had to go to the register to order and pay. She gave us a number to put on our table. My partner's order was delivered so long before mine that he was nearly finished when I was able to start. Not one employee ever stopped to ask how our food was. If they had I would have been honest and told them it was pretty awful. But they don't care. read more

Bartender didn't ask if we want to order any food. I tried several times to make eye contact but he was on his phone the entire time. It was my first stop of the day and I was very hungry and was never asked if I would like any food despite having a menu in front of me. The beer is great but I can't say the same about the service. read more

Biergarten - Beer Gardens Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

A lively spot at night. Place was packed a Saturday. Parking was tricky to find so we had to park at the parking garage. We were lucky enough to find a spot to side but had grab another table that would fit all of us in our group. I'm not much of a drinker so I just opted for water. You first order your meal/drink inside at the counter. You place your # on the table. They deliver your food to you but you have to pick up your drinks inside. My boyfriend ordered bratwurst and I just got the french fries. read more

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It's loud and a bit chaotic, but it's got pizazz. Long ass line to order, then good luck finding a table. You have to get your beer or wine from the bar (even though you may have ordered it with your food), and they'll bring your food to your table. Exhausting. That's the experience. It's not a civil one. The food, BTW, awesome. We all had a pizza or burgers, and I have to say, the Hot Honey Pizza was so great, highlighted by great cheese, supreme curled pepperoni, and a delightful/perfect crust. But I love the menu: pizzas, burgers, sausages...and german beers,,,,oh yes, I would say, perfect. Love. read more

Chill vibes, great beer, killer sausages Biergarten SB is such a fun spot. Super relaxed vibe with indoor/outdoor seating, string lights, and picnic tables--perfect for groups or just grabbing a casual pint dog friendly is a plus and the staff live the poochies The beer list rotates and always has a good mix of German classics and local craft picks. Staff knows their stuff and gives solid recs. But the real star? The sausages. Bratwurst, currywurst, kielbasa--insanely good. Add a pretzel and beer cheese and you're set. Will 100% be back. read more

Biergarten - Beer Gardens Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Located right in the Funk Zone, the Biergarten is a fun venue to have a beer, watch a game on TV, or have a pizza. The informal atmosphere and the fun vibe, along with a big selection of beers make the Biergarten a must visit in SB. read more

We stopped here to grab a drink and a bite o eat and enjoy the gorgeous Santa Barbara weather right after we got into town. Service was expect, very friendly and helpful staff. I don't drink so I had a yummy lemonade and my husband had a hard cider. We ordered a sourdough crust Margherita pizza that was pretty tasty! Not mind blowing but fresh and hit the spot. The best part of this post is the fire features that keep you cozy as you hang outside and eat and drink. If I had had my dog she would have loved it here!! Highly recommend! We came here twice to grab a drink during our stay bc of the cool atmosphere and the proximity to the beach and downtown. read more

Okay, my family loved this place. This review is for the staff that's mad at the owners for not fixing the soda water. We come almost once a month. The soda water has been "broken" for almost a year now. I ask every time and the staff says the owners know and it's going to get fixed. This last time the staff said it would only get fixed if someone complained online. So here it is... it's such a simple fix. Your soda company (Coke or Pepsi) will fix it for free for you. Stop being lazy and get it done! read more

Such a fun and lively spot to grab a drink and hang out with friends! You order at the counter, grab a number, and seat yourself. The staff were super friendly and there is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating with fire pits as well. Service is quick and casual. We ordered the sausage sampler and really enjoyed it, paired with sauerkraut, grilled onions, and sausage buns. The chicken apple sausage and bratwurst were our favorites. Inside, they have a large table with a variety of condiments including cranberry mustard (sounds weird but tastes delicious). I also really enjoyed the grapefruit kombucha on tap. Overall, I would definitely recommend if you are looking to grab a drink and a bite to eat! It's a great place to order some appetizers and split among a group of friends. read more

Biergarten - Sausage Sampler - Beer Gardens Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Awful customer service. Caught the employees not only talking poorly about me but also delaying service due to gossip. Took me 20 minutes just to get a pretzel after asking where it was read more

Lots of seating outside and inside, with many draft beers to choose from. Bar tenders were not the friendliest, but the beers were large and good. They also have little fire places for heat in the seating areas. read more

Biergarten - Two steins - Beer Gardens Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Biergarten is a great place in SB! The employees always treat me and my friends with so much enthusiasm and respect. It always a great time here and the vibes are always top tier! Great service all around. read more

This place had a beer boot that was an option to order (equivalent of 4 pints). That was cool to see but I didn't try it this time. They offered food and a variety of beers. I tried the Cherry Lime Seltzer and it was really good. The outdoor patio was nice and they had some TVs if you wanted to catch a sports event on TV while you enjoy a beer. I recommend this place. read more

Biergarten - Beer Gardens Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Nice afternoon at the Biergarten! Definitely a lively place to spend time socializing and enjoying the beautiful SB weather. Also lots of TVs for sports entertainment and food options. We decided to snack on some cheese curds and split a schnitzel. The various sauces was a nice touch to the already yummy cheese curds. Nice for a small group. The schnitzel was good but the best I have had. The potato salad definitely wasn't. Had an off putting taste to it so wishing I got fries instead. Next time. Overall had a fun time socializing and enjoying ourselves. I would return here with friends. read more

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Amazing beers- my favorite Buenaveza beer-the food is amazing!! The workers are so helpful and friendly!! We will be back next year for the 3rd time!! Love this place!! read more

this is a hotspot in sb because they have the best beer and sangria in town (in our opinion) and the food options are delish too. the pretzel and cheese is a staple that we get every time. pretzel and cheese is a nostalgic meal for me. the pizza and burgers are also good. on thursday nights and weekend this place gets packed making it hard to find a seat so keep that in mind. read more

Biergarten - Bavarian Pretzel, sangria - Beer Gardens Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Come for the beer stay for the food. They have various beers on tap that rotate seasonally. You can get a pint glass to a boot if you dare. There are some local wines available for consumption if beer is not your jam. The food here is abundant so come hungry. The pretzels come in a small and a large size with a side of melted cheese sauce type. The poutine is perfect for sharing. This is a bed of fries with chunks of fried chicken and a gravy. The sausage sampler comes with 4 different types of sausages of your choosing. The place is great for groups and furry companions-dog friendly. The service is quick as you put your order in and the wait does not take long. read more

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Such a fun place with tons of options. Parking can be tricky but it's definitely worth stopping in! Highly recommend!

The sausages were very good quality, great variety, tasty and perfectly grilled. The schnitzel was well seasoned though a little thin and dry. The potato salad is really good, chicken tenders were good, pickles were really over saturated in vinegar, but the mustard selection was excellent (personal faves were sweet-hot; stone ground; Dijon; and honey). The vibe is excellent with indoor/outdoor seating very close to the beach! read more

The atmosphere is "OK" but not outstanding. Food was bland and not what we anticipated for a "Biergarten". It's just another beer place; both indoors as well as large open parking lot style outdoor area with picnic tables... Friendly crowd was the plus. read more

Stopped by here to grab a round with some friends. I started with Delirium (didn't know they sold it in the states), and was kinda lost after that. Luckily, Cecilia was behind the bar to lead me in the right direction! Her suggestions of Einstock and Societe were spot on. I didn't have any food, but they have a menu available. With enough space to accommodate any group size, a variety of beer on tap, and knowledgeable staff like Cecilia, Biergarten should be on your list of places to check out if you're in the area! read more

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Great atmosphere! Super cozy and they have fire pits outside. Complimentary valet parking is unusual but very nice. I got the prosciutto pizza, it was okay, very salty though. 6/10. My friend got the pesto pizza, which was SO GOOD. I recommend that one instead. Also keep in mind that pizzas are $22-25, but they are big in size read more

Biergarten - Prosciutto Pizza - Beer Gardens Near Me - Santa Barbara, California