I would love to give Biergarten a better rating but they were just so unprepared the night we came. We called ahead to put our name down (which I definitely suggest) so we didn't have to wait when we came. We also got free valet so that was a nice perk as everyone knows how hard parking can be downtown. I came with a group and we wanted to order some sausage samplers, schnitzel, poutine, and a pizza. However the waiter had told us they ran out of pizzas because earlier someone ordered 20. BTW we came around 7:30 so it wasn't too late in the night. He also told us they were out of schnitzel and poutine too. What a disappointment!! They had also run out of ranch...We ended up basically just ordering a bunch of sausages and a pretzel for the table with a side of fries. The fries were nice and crisp - nothing special but still good. I enjoyed all the sausages and sampling them with my friends. The honey mustard sauce was delish but there's another mustard that was way too forward in horseradish. Not all the sausage platters got sauces (one just got ketchup). There was nothing too special about the pretzel but it comes with good cheese sauces. We also ordered a couple burgers - also nothing special. I forget which beers we ordered but we got two of the biggest size and it was the waiter's recommendation. Although I did enjoy them, I expected more out of a place called biergarten. very crowded place on a Saturday night and fun but not my favorite downtown destination. definitely disappointed read more

Biergarten - Beer Gardens Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

This place will kill it when they get a few things smoothed out. The pretzel was really good and being able to order a liter of good German beer was nice. The menu setup at the front counter was a little awkward to read but once you have been there a few times it should be easier. read more

Biergarten is great venue with a variety of people. Easy to hold a conversation in this chill atmosphere. We sat outside on the patio in perfect weather. The Schnitzel was delicious (but wish the German potato salad was a little bigger), the single pretzel and cheese sauce was perfect to split with our beer (nice selection, had the mug size), and the Fig Buck Goat pizza was something we'll have again. Beers were served up quickly from the friendly bartender at the bar, and the food arrived quickly. read more

I took a friend out visiting from Philly and he had great things to say about the Biergarten. The German beer Warsteiner was the best out of their wide selection of German beers. The schnitzel is super authentic, with the right amount of breading and the mushroom gravy was the right consistency. Just like mom used to make back home. Bratwurst and sauerkraut was bursting with flavor. The wide selection of mustards was impressive to the palate. Must try mustard was Maui onion. All in all the place gets a 10 out of 10. Next time he visits, I'll be taking him back. read more

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This is a new favorite place for our family to eat in Santa Barbara! A great mix of pizza and then also Authentic and DELICIOUS German food! And a whole line of different mustards you can try! Reasonably priced too! I got the scnitzel because the sound of music song mentions it. It was delicious! read more

Really nice staff. All young, genuinely friendly. Beer is excellent, or at least the euro-pilsner I got on tap. Bratwurst was really good, good bun, great mustard selection.. Fries were lukewarm. Meh. Bavarian pretzel was a little dry, clearly not super fresh. A good one should be so tender and flavorful that you only use sauces to enjoy contrast. This was a bit bland. All and all I'd def rec this for a great beer in a friendly atmosphere and a good sausage/bun/mustard. I'll likely go back and try some other offerings. read more

While the pink beer is delicious the lack of bathrooms for woman is totally unacceptable. 1 stall to release your inhibitions after feeding them is unacceptable. Get with it or get out. According to the drunk girl in the bathroom who frequents this location often the bathroom has been inconveniently disfunctioning for "months". At least five under 25s said this while waiting in the ever growing line. Unfortunate. Not cool. Gen Z has spoken. Fix those pipes bro. read more

Biergarten - Beer Gardens Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

GREAT music. perfect volume. REALLY quick service. generous portions. paid NOTHING for three servings of ranch. dont love the coney island mustard, however, i appreciate the variety of mustards. ambiance is perfect at 5:19 on a friday. recommend. read more

Biergarten - fries and pretzel - Beer Gardens Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

The long tables were convenient for our large party. The poutine had thick mushroom gravy. Pizza was also on point. read more

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So fun ! First time here and we had a great time playing the available games and chatting with friendly staff members. Next time we for sure will be getting a keg lol super affordable also read more

Biergarten - Games - Beer Gardens Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Decent beers and a good location. The beers were pretty good but I wish they had a bigger selection of local beers on draft - the white ales were all pretty common imports. read more

My boyfriend and I are visiting Santa Barbara for the first time during this weekend and we made sure to stop here earlier tonight as we heard good things about it. Overall the beer was good and the atmosphere was pretty chill. I have no complaints. Definitely a cool college town brewery. read more

Biergarten - Beer Gardens Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I would have loved to try the food but...we showed up 10 min before opening today and left 15 min after waiting for the decent sized group of staff members to take our order, which they never did. They seemed too busy enjoying themselves and their friends (preferentially served even though they arrived after us). Nobody even noticed our family had left even though the place was empty. Too many great options to chase down servers here or be compelled to be a karen. Don't bring your kids, it will take forever to get food. read more

Boy has this place disappointed me my last three visits, seems to take forever to order food or get a Bier. Today I am the Only person sitting at the bar, two employees behind the bar and after 15 minutes and me saying "excuse me...excuse me.... I finally got their attention. This has been the case. At least give me a friendly acknowledgment. I asked if they changed their WiFi password and I'm told no more WiFi for customers!!! Having been here 30 or 40 times I like catching up on my Yelp reviews and checking my messages. I am not sure if I was their very first customer but I have been here from the beginning. The owner was here every time but I haven't seen him in months. He might want to come in disguise and see how his business is running. I hate lowering a rating and frankly I'm being generous with three stars based on my recent experiences. Sad read more

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What a fun atmosphere and great food! I went here for the first time last Friday around 6:30 with a friend. It was pretty busy, but we ordered and found a table outside. They bring the food to you promptly and are very friendly. You are responsible for going inside to get your condiments as there are over six types of mustard in addition to ketchup, ranch, etc. I ordered the goat cheese, bacon and fig pizza, which was absolutely delicious, and my friend ordered the chicken nuggets. The music is great and by the time we left, which was about 7:45, there was a line waiting to order. I will be back soon! read more

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One star I would put zero stars if I had the option to. First thing first the beer taste like someone had loogie, the food took almost took a hour to come. The whole vibe was off no cap. DON'T EVER COME HERE GO TO 7/11 INSTEAD read more

Biergarten - Beer Gardens Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

The worst service I've had in a long time. Asked the server how a couple of items were prepared and he continually gave me an attitude and smart ass answers. We just walked away without eating there. With as many good places there are to eat nearby you can skip this place entirely. read more

Not having had any beer for a couple of years now, this place definitely hit the spot. The waitress was friendly and nice. She did select some good options to try out, although, a couple were an acquired taste. I didn't get to try the food, so this experience is mostly for the bar. But, from what I saw the other patrons order, I'd give that a whirl, for sure. They have seating around the bar, high bar tables inside and plenty of seating outside. Walking distance to the beach and very open concept. If you're looking for value, good experience, all you need is some good company and the times will follow. I'll definitely be back again. read more

Biergarten - A flight, dealer's choice - Beer Gardens Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Perfect for happy hour, the Biergarten has a great selection of craft beer and German themed cuisine. With so many options to try, the beer flight is a great choice to sample up to 6 beers! My personal favorite was the Schwartzbier, a more unique one that I have tried. It is rich in color but don't let that fool you, it is smooth and light much like a traditional lager. The pretzel was a great pairing with the beer flight, the mustard sauce was especially tasty. Finally the pizza was thin and crispy, with just enough kick in the pepperoni. With a lively atmosphere and great location next to the beach, we had a great time and are sure to be back for sunsets and happy hours to come. Prost! read more

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Fun, festive atmosphere with expansive outdoor seating and good bar food to go with the wide variety of authentic German beers. If you fancy US craft beers instead, there are plenty to choose from. Enjoyed the large Barvarian pretzel with warm cheese sauce and horseradish mustard. We also tried the Schnitzel Poutine which was creative and scrumptious, but must be shared as it is quite filling. read more

Biergarten - Expansive and fun outdoor seating. - Beer Gardens Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Came here to meet some friends today and hadn't been before. It's a great location with lots of outdoor seating, so perfect during Covid. Parking was an absolute pain, though the whole Funk Zone can be packed at times. They do have complimentary valet. You order at a counter and then your food is brought out to you. There's a great selection of beers. I tried the Pilsner, which was really good! I ordered the beet and arugula salad. My husband ordered the apple and arugula salad. Our friends ordered a pizza, which they devoured. The salads were good, but had so much arugula. I wished there would have been more beets and goat cheese in mine. I also realize that most people aren't going to a brewery and ordering a salad. This spot is dog friendly and the staff were all so friendly and accommodating. Great place to hangout for a long period of time. We'll be back for sure! read more

Biergarten - Beer and arugula salad - Beer Gardens Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Good spot in funk zone to grab a casual snack and beer/wine. Walk up to order and then they deliver food to table. Food portions are large and everything I've tried so far was delicious. Just be ready to pay funk zone drink prices. It seems like the thing to order is poutine, looks like you want at least 4 people to share it with read more

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I love this place. Their Bavarian pretzel is delicious. The cheddar cheese, jalapeño and bacon sausage was so good. I also highly recommend the bratwurst sausage. They are grilled and delicious. I'm not a beer drinker but they have a great selection of wine. I really enjoyed the view from their outdoor patio. read more

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Such a fun atmosphere. Great wine selection (Margerum rose- my favorite) and the charcuterie was very good. We went hear after our holiday party for work and everyone had such a great time! read more

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Ok ok, I've been to this spot a few times for various reasons. Food, beer, hangout with friends/family etc. And the consistency keeps me coming back! The first time I thought everyone was just hyping up yet another brewery spot BUT, they are more than just their diverse beer selection. Not only do they have a range with beer, anything for the lighter beer enthusiasts, hoppy lovers and dark almost creamy beer admirers, they also serve wine and hard kombucha! They offer a flight for those still figuring out their vibe too. Their food menu also gives a range from apps like fries, pretzels, sausages to full on meals like pizza, salads and burgers. They offer vegan options too! I've had their fries, margarita pizza, sausage sampler and Bavarian pretzel. If you haven't tried it yet, I'd suggest stopping in when it's not raining as the outside atmosphere is best with the fire pits. But they do have indoor seating too. read more

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Great beer. Staff weren't too forward on how things run, like ordering or that you have to go pickup your beer. They won't call out your name or deliver it to you. On the other hand, the food and beer was great. read more

We just popped in for the pretzel. Nice spot. Busy! Nice counter staff. Parking lot smelled of rotting beer.

Food service ambiance. If you like poutine. Absolutely the best I've ever had. Only oddity is it's missing cheese curds. And had fried mozzarella instead read more

Biergarten - Schnitzel Poutine - Beer Gardens Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I like this place but they have become very complacent. The Margarita Pizza I got for the third time in a row looks nothing like the one I see on other reviews. Poutine lukewarm at best. Positive side sausage is great as usual read more

Biergarten - If lukewarm poutine and cheeseless Margarita Pizza is your thing. This is your go-to place. 3x the pizzas come out like this. - Beer Gardens Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Wonderful staff. Great atmosphere. Excellent experience, could not recommend this place more. read more

Biergarten - Pedro was a great help! Featuring Gainey Sauv Blanc - Beer Gardens Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Love this place! It's my go to spot now, they have indoor and outdoor seating, you can also sit at the bar. When you first walk in you'll notice a valet, don't let this fool you, it's the entrance. Once you walk in, you'll place you'll order and if food if you wish, they'll direct you to stand by the bar and pick up your beer there, if you order food they'll give you a number. I recommend finding a seat before ordering so you're not walking around with your beer. If you want some water go up to the bar and help yourself to the pitchers. I recommend their fries and margarita pizza, their fries are classics and delicious. We like to bring a board game and enjoy some beer. Also did I mention this place carries the Boot? Just like in the movie beerfest. read more

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This place has a strange vibe, good but strange. Think of a club playing hit songs from early to mid 2000's, but with no dance floor and also it's a Biergarten. Frat boys with beer boots, rugby teams celebrating a win, people just having some beer, all around a complete mishmash, but it works. The pretzel is good but the cheese is absolutely amazing. If I could use it as a pasta sauce I would. Honestly just get the pretzel for the cheese sauce. They also have wine here and offer beer flights. When you order a beer boot they hold onto your ID since apparently they have a problem with people stealing the boot. If you drink 2 boots in one sitting, they bring you another drink on the house (or at least I got one, try it and find out). read more

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Santa Barbara chapter of the much beloved Copenhagen Sausage Garden in Solvang, CA could not have came at a better time. Situated one block away from the beach, this sunny outside patio loving locale is a nice boozy treat for the Santa Barbara day. A fine variety of beers including some hard to find German varietals. Purchase in a variety of sizes including the Stein and the sure to be head turner that is the boot! It is massive and whimsically fun to drink. All in all very happy that Biergarten is finally here for Santa Barbara to enjoy and cannot wait to visit more often. read more

Nice food, beer, wine and location . Would love to see dedicated bike racks on the premises.

Great location with all outdoor seating. Draft beers are offered in three sizes: pint, 25oz mug, and 33 oz stein. They have a good selections of both domestic and foreign beers. Service was good, but I wish they were less eager at clearing our table. The food was typical bar fare, sausage, pizza, and burgers. Minus one star for the food being over priced. For example, the pepperoni pizza was $20, the same price as Bettina, while it was good, it was not the same quality as Bettina. read more

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My Friend and I were looking for a spot to have a bit to eat and a drink. We were in the funk zone and saw the outdoor fire place and patio light and both turn to each other and said "what's that place?" Great service, food and beer! We order our sampler beer and food took a seat by the fire but I was still a little cold to this nice man turned on the heater for us--yup we got spoiled. Definitely will be back with my hubby cause I know he would love this place too read more

Biergarten - Fire place and heaters - Beer Gardens Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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JUMPN JUMPN! This is a busy spot! We got lucky and caught a table as ppl were leaving not knowing we were supposed to get on the waiting list. After the waiter asked and we said no he didn't even trip he politely helped us and got us started with some cider and beer! They consistently check up on the tables to make sure you are being attended to! The cider i had tasted like apple juice! It was delicious! We also happened to grab a pretzel and enjoy that before heading out. It came with a white cheese sauce, dijon mustard and a sweet mustard (i think) anyway it was all so good! To the french handsome dude named matthew (mattu) thanks for your service!! read more

Biergarten - Sam Smith pear cider (DELISH) - Beer Gardens Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Chill spot to grab some beers and food with friends! You order at the counter, wait by the bar to get your beer, and pick a table where the servers will bring your food. My boyfriend and I got a pint of beer each. The boot size option looked fun, but too much beer for us! I was disappointed that they didn't have the currywurst or Italian with goat milk cheddar available when I went because those would've been half of our sausage sampler. We ended up getting the kielbasa, bratwurst, hot Italian, and three pepper. All were juicy and had nice grill marks. I liked that you could tell which sausage was which from both looks and taste, but I personally wasn't a fan of the side pickles and mustard dipping sauces. Unlike the reviews and photos I've seen here, our sausage sampler did not come with sauerkraut, grilled onions, bacon, or fries; I don't know if they stopped serving those sides or just forgot. Either way, those included sides would've made the sampler more satisfying and more worth the $25. The thin crust fig buck goat pizza was yummy though with sweetness from the dried figs, saltiness from the bacon, and creaminess from the goat cheese. Since Hoffmann Brat Haus closed downtown, I'm glad that Biergarten is filling in that niche with beers and sausages! read more

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

Great Spot! Authentic "Beer Garten" vibes Running incredibly well for only the second day! Pepperoni pizza was delicious! Rivals Bettina with pepperoni minus the leopard skin crust! Beer list was very good. Enjoyed the Kwok beer! Raspberry undertones with an IPA-esque structure. I think this is the only place in Santa Barbara where you can get a stein glass full of German beer and a Brat! Highly recommend. read more

Biergarten - New spot in the Funk Zone! - Beer Gardens Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Great new spot. Outdoor seating was perfect. Beer was plentiful! Had a hard time accessing their menu but thankfully someone posted it here Give it a try. Had the pizza and sausage sandwich. Both were good. Sourdough pizza dough is always a hit maybe a little pricey but when you're drinking beer and having fun it doesn't matter! read more

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