Fish dinner great for anyone who wants fresh fish cooked delicious!! Small and quaint!! Served with…read morea salad and some coleslaw!! Complete meal!! Lisa p

Socarrat. That is the key part of a Paella. Whatever Nikka served was not Paella. Maybe a seafood…read morestew? The rice was watery and salty. It was really disappointing and a waste of money. I had a cup of clam chowder with it and it was tasty with a good amount of clams. Oddly it was served in a tall coffee cup. Not a problem, just kind of weird. The service was good and prompt and overall the place is a cute little fish market and diner grill. I won't bother going back as the three stars are mainly for the service alone.

We'd heard about their fresh fish so this place was definitely on my wife's must visit list for our…read moretrip. I like the set up of this location compared to the Santa Barbara one. This one sits in a strip mall so there is plenty of free parking and seats to eat at. My wife was bummed that there was no more sea urchin to be bought when we pulled in at dinner time but the fried fish taco special was too good to pass up so we both ordered that, the kiddo got the grilled salmon plate, and we also got a bowl of clam chowder to share. All the food was delicious! The fish tacos were the way I like them- a big piece of fish with cabbage, a little pico de gallo, and a dollop of sauce- not too many overpowering flavors to let the fish be the star of the show. The clam chowder was creamy with plenty of clams, and the salmon plate had great salmon that was cooked nicely (still moist) and what was likely an entire avocado sliced up on the plate. Great food, we'd definitely come back!

The employee taking my order was extremely friendly and delightful to speak with. She was helpful…read morein explaining the menu options and the different oysters of the day. Really enjoyed the fresh oysters here. The smallest, most expensive one (they had a few different ones that day so I tried one of each) was understandably the tastiest and creamiest of the bunch. The other ones were good too, and all of them had a salty brine on them. They also provided some lemon wedges, marinara (?) sauce, and hot sauce. The fried soft-shell crab burger was interesting to try once, not particularly my taste but if you like fried soft-shell crab it could be great for you. I would like to come back, especially for the fresh oysters. Hoping to try some other menu items next time.

Entrees were delicious- we did steak and lobster pasta. Mashed potatoes and broccolini were also…read moreoutstanding. Appetizers were just alright, though. The ahi tuna poke was disappointing; it just mostly tastes like soy sauce. The service was good, and they comped our dessert since it was an anniversary dinner.

Decided to stop in at Ellwood for happy hour. They call it Golden Hour? We love Goleta beach and…read moremiss the restaurant that was there, so decided to give Ellwood a try. Great greetings and helpful staff. Sat at bar for a little unwind time, drink and snack. We love a good calamari ( always looking for the best in the area). Ordered a beer and house Chardonnay. Great tasting house Chardonnay and great beers on tap. Then we ordered the calamari; unfortunately cannot recommend. The calamari was so salty you could not eat more than one piece. I am sensitive to salty so I let it to my husband decide, but he could not eat it as well. We had to send it back. The service became noticeably cooler after that :(. Sorry, but I am just telling you what could be improved.

The Lure was simply great to be at!…read more With immediate seating, we ordered the tequila lime shrimp pasta, lobster ravioli, and a kids meal. The pasta had a spicy kick to it, which made it even more tasty! Our drinks tasted fresh, and very refreshing. We got the hibiscus iced tea and the freshly squeezed house lemonade. The service was great, and the ambience overall was very nice, candles lit around the building, and a family-style atmosphere.

Came here with 2 other families on a Friday evening. It was great they could accommodate us. Server…read morewas nice and friendly. The food was just average to me. The salmon was extremely dry and the rice it came with was NOT good(very dry and seemed undercooked). My clam chowder had pieces of napkin in it... I chewed and pulled it out, low and behold it was a paper napkin and immediately sent it back. I was asked if I wanted another one... uh NO THANKS. That ruined my dinner hence the 2 stars.

Very good Mexican food with a great price. Service was also amazing. Highly recommend coming here…read moreif you want cracked Mexican food.

Would have given 5 stars, except when I didn't see the salsa cups, I used a water cup to get some…read moresalsa, which apparently they don't like. I used it all up in restaurant, I didn't waste any or take it to go, I would have used the same amount whether I used the little salsa cups vs the water cup, it was a totally honest mistake, but they charged me extra for that... I would understand if I wasted it or taken it out of restaurant but come on, I only used it in restaurant. Otherwise food was good, really good portions.

Great atmosphere, food was outstanding and Joaquin was as a fabulous server. Did not rush us…read more Note, parking not only for restaurant, also for a very busy beach. Park in neighborhood close by, that's what we did. Easier

Me and a coworker were in town for work and a colleague of our brought us here for dinner. Place…read morewas packed. Which is a good sign. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and drinks. Food was off the chart. We each ordered something different so we could share. I ordered the chicken. That was cooked to perfection. The bass and the crab cakes were very delicious. I will definitely be back to try more of this delicious food. The location is amazing. Right on the beach.

After work, I decided to stop by Nikka Ramen for some lunch. It was a weekday around 1:30pm so it…read morewasn't too busy and I was seated right away. I knew I wanted a rice bowl but wasn't sure what I wanted on top. When I saw the half and half option with tuna and salmon, it was the perfect combination! The order only took a few minutes before coming out. It was delicious and very filling. There was a good combination of textures and flavors that made it a well rounded bowl. I had an efficient but delicious lunch experience at Nikka Ramen. I'd definitely come back!

Cute place. I loved the California Roll, the crab salad in…read morethe roll was delicious. I got Veggie Ramen. It was good. Very creamy. Tofu was nice . Husband got spicy ramen. He liked the ramen but he also like the tofu more than the chicken. It was very busy and they had tons of delivery pick ups. I didn't get a dessert but they had trendy desserts like the peach ice cream. All if the servers were very helpful and nice.

First time here and love how fast the service is. Got our drinks and orders down fast…read more Lots of booth seats. It got pretty busy on a Saturday brunch time. Long lines as we were leaving. Not a lot of parking but there's parking across the street. Free refills on coffee is nice. Only one stall per gender bathroom. The veggies Benedict seem to have an entire bag of spinach. It was awesome. I added avocado to mine. Saved half for later. We also got the vegan burrito. Massive. Funny how it's a slice of Orange next to the burrito. Not a fruit salad or anything. Just a slice of Orange. So much food. Tasty. Would come back!

Okay in my opinion this was the breakfast highlight of my trip…read more My son and I came in with a friend and I can say this was the best breakfast I think I have ever ordered. I so wanted to eat it all, but this was huge. My coffee cup never even got close to empty the staff seemed to just show up and fill it constantly. This place wasn't huge but it was clean and the food came out fast. I was almost going to order the jambalaya with eggs but didn't. I guess I will have to come back to try it. But the Huevos Rancheros were freaking amazing. I mean seriously this was the best breakfast I think I have ever had. No brainer I will be back one day.

incredible food and awesome experience will be back a+ experience…read more really appreciate the kind service. great ambiance.

I ordered the Szechuan Hot Diced Beef, Korean Cheese Diced Beef, and the Spam Musubi. The spices…read moreused in both beef dishes had a very peculiar, overpowering flavor--so intense and tingly that it genuinely startled me. For a moment, I wondered if I was having an allergic reaction, but it turned out to be the unusual seasoning itself. It had an odd basil‑like, numbing quality that I couldn't quite pinpoint, and it made the dishes difficult to enjoy. The Spam Musubi was the only item I found truly edible, and it was actually very tasty. I also ordered a Thai Tea (50% sugar) and a Strawberry Smoothie (50% sugar). Both drinks were delicious. Total cost: $75.82

Four of us ate at OTA on Oct 17. Two had fish and chips, very good. Unknown what the fish was (not…read morecod), maybe swai, but good. I added a little Tobasco to the house tartar sauce, as it is a little bland. Another diner had the crispy fish sandwich, which was huge, I think is from the same process as with fish & chips (deep fried). Fourth party elected a breakfast of fried eggs, sausage and french toast. She said the french toast was among the best ever. Sausage didn't seem to be pork, maybe turkey, but 'OK.' I also had the Danish Red beer, which was nice with my meal. But I'd still like to know the type fish they use for F & C.

Stopped by On The Alley for breakfast. Upon entering, the staff were very friendly even though…read morethey were having credit card machine issues. I went with a breakfast burrito which turned out to be HUGE. The burrito took a few minutes but it came out hot and fresh. Flavor-wise, it was a solid burrito. You have the option of indoor or outdoor seating. Of course the weather is perfect during breakfast hours. Would definitely go back.