This place is great! I wish they would open another one in Goleta, but now that I have tried them…read moreout I'm willing to make that drive up to the Mesa! If you are new to Mission City like me, you have got to try the Spicoli, it's literally everything you could want in a sandwich, AND they give you that extra crunch and add chips to it! Mind blown. We also tried the special and that one really needs to go on the regular menu so we can have it again! We were told the specials last about a week or two. The wait wasn't bad, the place did have a line, but I see why now! It's worth it! There wasn't a lot of parking in front, but we found out later there is a huge parking lot behind the shop.

Easy 5. We were driving home from the central coast, my man wanted a sandwich, and while this isn't…read moreright off the freeway, it's not THAT much farther and the sandwiches looked too good to pass up. Man, am I glad we did. I cannot get over how good the Jon Bahn Jo Mi was. The first impression was that it was heavy, so I was like OK, I'll have leftovers. Then, the big reveal, I opened the sandwich and the second impression was the fresh, fragrant smell of the herbs. Then, first bite, and the quality of the beef n tri-tip, and how all of the ingredients blended perfectly, put me in a happy dance. But wait, there's more! Bc then, the pho dip companion had so much flavor, more depth than some pho places I go to. Wow, I'll stop here anytime. Easy 5.

Best sandwiches in town, forget Subway it's trash, Jersey Mike's failed now that it's owned by…read moreBlack Rock, Ike's is the real deal. Real food. Made with love. Great friendly service by the sandwich babes. Sitting here listening to them play oldies on the radio, knowing I'm about to have a killer sandwich. 100/100. Viva Le Dirty Sauce!

We spent a beautiful day in Santa Barbara! After walking along the beach for some time, we…read morerealized that lunchtime was coming up so we decided to head towards State St. for options. As we were talking and admiring the area, we found ourselves further out than we had planned. But it turned out for the best because we ended up at Ike's Love & Sandwiches. It was our first time, so the menu seemed a bit overwhelming. The husband decided to try the Doc Gonzo (Crew's Choice) while I chose the Jaymee Sirewich. WOAH -- so fresh and so, so good -- and that dirty sauce is seriously addicting! The staff members were friendly and super-patient. They stayed pleasant and helpful with every customer throughout the crazy busy lunch rush. There's a fair amount of seating inside and outside. Good parking in the back. Really nice experience. There are MANY, many more sandwiches to try -- so needless to say, we'll be visiting other Ike's locations closer to home!

I got a side salad that was great and the tomato bisque soup. Very good! Good for vegans too!read more

We could hear live Blues playing down the street which meant there was life. We had just left the…read moreSanta Barbara Bowl and wanted something to eat after the show ended at 9pm. Not much was open which is how we ended up here. The place was super hot so we decided to order our food to go and there was a super annoying drunk guy ahead of us in line. I felt bad for the 17 yo employee stuck interacting with them. We ordered a sandwich with shrimp in it. L said it was good but the title shouldn't mention shrimp as they were super teeny tiny and basically non existent. I got the gluten free fried rice bowl with chicken spicy. It was not spicy at all, and the chicken was a bit dry, however I could taste the flavor of the chicken and the meal was bland enough that I knew I would be okay. Earlier in the day before the bowl we went to a winery and I had a headache, so this food for me last night worked especially since we picked it up to go and had it at our Air BnB.

Absolutely amazing experience at Olio Crudo Bar! The food was delicious, but what really made our…read moreexperience exceptional was Juan. His customer service was outstanding! He was basically doing EVERYTHING serving, hosting, bartending, and making sure everyone was taken care of!!! Juan seriously deserves recognition for how hard he works and how well he treats his guests. You can tell he genuinely cares about giving people a great experience. Amazing food, amazing service, and we'll definitely be back!!!

We love Olio e Limone and were happy to learn about Olio Bottega, the casual…read morerestaurant/retail/takeout shop next door. We went once to pick up sandwiches, then dropped in last month for an easy Friday lunch. It's been a valuable addition to our Santa Barbara rotation. We will probably take out more than we dine in, but our sit-down lunch was quite pleasant. The shop is small and charming, and it has a lovely patio with full table service. Our waiter was attentive and helpful. We ordered two glasses of Prà Otto Soave, a nice Italian white. Such a treat to have wine on a patio with a sandwich lunch. I've tried a handful of the sandwiches, and all of them have been great. I'd highly recommend the finocchiona, with fennel salami, fresh pecorino, artichoke cream, and eggplant. The capocollo is good too, with coppa salami, spicy pecorino, arugula, and extra virgin olive oil. My husband's go-to is the caprese, a solid sandwich with cured prosciutto, buffalo mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, basil, and extra virgin olive oil, though it does taste much better with balsamic vinegar, which our waiter was able to provide. On the hot side, I've enjoyed the porchetta, with pork belly roulade, provola, roasted peppers, and lemon dijon. Portions are on the small side, and the focaccia was better on our first visit (I'm guessing it was fresher that day), but overall, I've really liked the sandwiches. If you want Italian sandwiches in Santa Barbara, Olio Bottega is probably the place to get them. I look forward to my next lunch, whether it's at home or on that patio.

Came here with some friends for lunch!…read more There is no parking lot, so you'll have to find either street parking, or there was a parking lot about a 10 min walk from the restaurant. You order at a window first and then sit down. They have outdoor seating only, so very dog friendly! There is a bathroom on sight. The food was amazing! We got the crispy chicken bao tacos, Chinese chicken salad, and I got a hibiscus lemonade. The lemonade was super refreshing and the right about of sweet. The salad was ginormous! It was full of veggies and the sesame dressing was delicious, 9/10. The bao tacos were delicious as well. The chicken pieces were huge and crispy. The gochujang definitely had a kick to it which I enjoyed, 10/10. I will definitely be coming back!

Open air, dining in sunlight, everything there was tasty. It's such a high energy spot on the…read moreweekends. Now Burger- it's big even for the biggest mouth in the South. Sushi Sando- don't be stingy, it's so good put more tuna on it! Chicken bai taco- if you are able to get it all in your mouth it's so good, totally messy Carnitas fries- classic and delightful! No real service but they bring things to your table

Customer service here was great. They greeted me and helped with the questions I had and the…read moreadditions I made. Having nice employees really is a benefit. Now the food, excellent! Ordered a gaucho with peppers to go. Delicious, fresh bread, nice flavor in the meat and fully melted cheese.

I want to give this place five, but it's just not there for me…read more 1. The service, was good. I will say that. I feel like the guy at the register was nice, he wasn't really informative, it was a bit more " you can try this, or you can try that" when someone says it's their first time ask what they like, I always give that opportunity for them to share their opinion by asking what do you like and by saying it's my first time it gives them the opportunity to earn a tip from me not just being entitled for one when I'm ordering my food. The place inside, very old-school deli Field, you can sit at the bar you can sit outside or you can sit inside. It's very very nice. I really like that classic feel a bit which is really cool. My sandwich: my sandwich was I would say maybe a solid 6 1/2 to a seven. It's something that has to be dipped, but you normally aren't going to dip something that has avocado on it. But the dip is what added flavor to the meat, kind of. I really love the bread, the bread is surprisingly soft. When you get a big bite like that and the bread just kind of melts in your mouth that I do have to say it was very impressive. I forget the name of my wife's sandwich, but she absolutely loved it and said it was exactly what she wanted, very, very simple, nothing too complicated and so she was very happy Overall, I've had a lot of sandwiches, I am a major sandwich person and so I am going to be a little bit more critical when it comes to having a menu that has a bunch of items with flavor because that is what's gonna win me over. Would we go back to here yes, would we come back here before trying somewhere else first that's a little bit up in the air. Overall, I definitely still recommend giving this place a try.

Such an easy time getting any midday snack or sandwich during a busy lunch rush. The staff are…read morealways incredibly sweet and making sure i'm squared away as soon as possible to catch my next meeting. My new favorite sandwich at the moment is their barbecue chicken sammie with bacon, avocado, chicken lettuce, and onions. I probably ordered it three times in the past two weeks and I still cannot get enough.

This place has the best $ to food value in SB. Everything is large and delicious, I cannot even…read morefinish a salad here, let alone a club sandwich which 2 meals for me. There is a good reason they have won BEST OF SB year after year.

Despite our long wait, I'm still giving this place a 5-star... because they deserve it…read more Came here at the recommendation of a local friend and loved it! To me this place gives you that "Santa Barbara" experience - - beautiful building, relax and elegant vibe, and of course, great food! Though we had to wait a long time, the surrounding area is quite nice, with shops and other eateries so you can take a walk up and down the street. They also have a coffee shop right next door so you can get some snacks and drinks while you wait. The area is also great for people watching... as well as dog watching. We saw so many cute dogs while we were outside. They definitely contributed to the high rating! Friends who dined with me liked their lamp sandwich (was a special that night), the French dip, and the salads. I personally thought their smoked salmon appetizer was the best -- it's like a meal all by itself.

Where to start? Food…read more-- Five Stars Service -- Five Stars Ambiance -- Five Stars People Watching -- Five Stars This was my first visit to The Honor Bar and it definitely will not be my last! When we walked in, the Hostess, Maya, greeted us with a smile, answered all of our questions and helped us find the perfect table for enjoying the perfect 80 degree with a cool breeze Montecito weather. Once seated, our waiter, Sean took over, explained the menu (food/cocktail) and struck the perfect balance between being attentive and allowing us the privacy to really enjoy both our email and the perfect day in the perfect setting! The General Manager, Ali, touched base briefly to make sure we were happy with our Hugo Spritz's and one of the Managers, Kevin, stopped by at the end of our meal to make sure we were completely happy. What makes the staff of The Honor Bar special is you can tell they really care... If attention to detail is important to you, you will love the fact the presentation of every dish was as good as the taste! I can strongly recommend both the Macho and Kale salads with roasted/rotisserie chicken! The Honor Bar is a must stop for lunch whenever you are in the area!

This place has been on my radar for quite some time. Of course I remember seeing it on DD&D years…read moreago and I don't know why it took me so long to finally try it but we did and we'll be back! Small shop with a few high top tables and a soda fountain. The food came out fast right before the lunch rush. I ordered the pastrami & cheese, no onions add mustard. Pastrami was lean, sliced thin, and loaded up in my sandwich. More pickles please and thank you

Norton's was such a good find! The pastrami Reuben was by far my favorite sandwich. I also tried…read morethe pastrami dip and French dip, which were pretty plain on their own. But once I got home and added pickles, cheese, and Thousand Island dressing... FIRE. The pastrami Reuben and chili cheese fries were both awesome and definitely worth getting. But honestly, the customer service is what really made this place a 10/10. Everyone was so nice, welcoming, and helpful. Great food, great people, and I'd definitely come back!

We were driving on the 101 from Solvang to Thousand Oaks, and were looking for a quick snack. Just…read morethat. No FANCY food. Just GOOD food. Ideally, sandwiches. SAM'S TO GO delivered in spades. We ordered at the counter, and they brought us the food. The sandwiches (TURKEY, AVOCADO, CHEESE......TUNA SALAD) were on fresh bread. We ordered SMALL sandwiches, and they were more than enough! The price was reasonable. There was no ambience...just 6 or 7 tables. The owners were lovely people who took pride in providing good, fresh food. They were proud of having come to this country as refugees and of having established a nearly 40-year old business with seemingly many returning customers. I'd be proud to go out of my way to patronize their business if and when we return to the neighborhood. Word of advice. They are located in a small shopping center whose management was updating the store's signage, so we had to search a while before we found them. In case they don't yet have their sign back, you can find SAM'S TO GO between BLENDERS IN THE GRASS and MESA BURGER. Give them a try. Your stomach and your wallet will be forever grateful :-)

Can't go wrong with a classic Sam's to go. Great Sammie's and even better customer service :)read more