We chose LoFi BBQ to cater our wedding recently, and are still hearing compliments from friends and…read morefamily on how good the food was. Steve and family truly helped create a memorable day. They were easy to work with on menu selection and the food was remarkably good. Look for them at one of their events in the area. You must try their food and we highly recommend for your next event.

Lofi Smoke and Grill is the BEST BBQ in Ventura County hands down. For so many years I'd been eager…read moreto find a spot that truly served up 5 star BBQ and after trying a few spots I was disappointed and the hunt continued. Thankfully due to a supper club hosted by Yelp Central Coast I was finally able to try them and I fell in love. Lofi was everything I had been searching for and then some. Fast forward to them being on my mind for months I had the opportunity to give them another try at one of their pop up events. The lines proved that everyone in the community loves Lofi as much as me! Family owned and operated this business is all about good vibes, teaching others about west coast bbq, their love for feeding their community and no ego. Steve and the family truly want you to have a wonderful experience and make you feel at home both with their kindness and the food that they put on your plate. Supporting them in this bbq community has been a refreshing experience as they are so kind and open to feedback. I love that they have fun pop ups opposed to a standard brick and mortar. They chose this because they truly want their bbq to be accessible and available to those that don't always have the opportunity to try them. They definitely give back to their community and supporting them is a win for our small but mighty 805 community. Okay now on to the food! Claiming anything is the "best" in the 805 is a bold move but I stand behind the flavors and complexity that Lofi brings to the table. West Coast BBQ makes me feel proud to be from CA as I've had bbq all over the states and they are doing us proud here. They have a killer bbq sauce that's the perfect mix of sweet and savory. Their meats and proteins are always cooked to perfection and juicy! My two favorite meats they do hands down is their 1. Brisket and 2. Pulled Pork. Their brisket is so flavorful and I love the little bit of fattiness that comes through. Also having never been a pulled pork girl, Lofi changed the game for me - so good and the flavors are on point. Another bite worth mentioning are their ribs, great seasoning and generous portions. I like to cut all of the heaviness of the bbq with their coleslaw. Makes for the perfect bite. I know they have a good amount of other sides but I'll need to give them a try. I am so beyond happy that we have Lofi BBQ in the 805. Their family couldn't be nicer and more welcoming. They are doing good work out here and I'll definitely continue to support them and spread the word on this amazing bbq spot.

Most warm and welcoming home EVER!! Filled with love, food, uplifting conversations, laughter and…read morefun! Went to hot springs and came back to Joanne and Rakesh's place and Rakesh had made a heaping tower of gourmet pasta, soup and salad! Deeeelicious!!! Then in the morning a scrumptious breakfast of baby Dutch babies with blackberries, raspberries and blueberries topped with whipped cream awaited me as well as a cup of fresh coffee! After breakfast I went streaking in the rain with Joanne in their backyard. Best of times!!!

Jo and Rakesh really know how to make you feel at home. This is the best home cooking in all of…read moreCalifornia.

These fish tacos were so flavorful! We have been wanting to try them for a while and we loved it! I…read moreloved the salsa and the pepper on the side. This is a very good fish taco and definitely will be back to try more!

I have been wanting to try this place out, every time I was to come it was closed they close at six…read moreso it's not very convenient by the time you get out of work and you're trying to grab dinner. I got 2 shrimp tacos which were very very delicious but they only come with four little shrimp. Diablo taco was delicious. My husband tried the aguachiles negros. Not enough portion for what u pay. You only get 6 shrimp. The sauce is good but for 6 shrimp only it's mostly cucumber and onion. This is an appetizer instead of a meal. I would definitely give them a try again and have to update. Portions definitely need to be re evaluated for the $$$ customer pays.

Had the opportunity to see these guys in action CATERING! After they left, the guests kept saying…read morehow kind they were to everyone. Then it got silent. Because everyone was devouring the delicious tri-tip and the juiciest chicken you'll ever have. The mac n'cheese is so flavorful (not your basic mac) and the baked beans may or may not have me packed into my car . But these guys are seriously some of the nicest people I've ever met. Thank you for making this special day even MORE special Wolf N' Bear. See you soon!!

My family is so pumped that J Wolf is back and partnered with another BBQ master. I've missed this…read moreBBQ a lot because it's so good. It's hard to beat. Ernest and Dan are just really cool dudes. They're always friendly, no matter how busy they are. They have a nice organized setup in their temporary pop ups. You can tell these guys have a lot of experience. I recommend you try everything. You can't go wrong.

My girlfriend works in the area and she brought a loaf of bread home last night . No words. I…read moredidn't know bread could be this good.

Incredible sourdough varieties. Nothing to compare to…read more Friendly and best ingredient available.

Friendly, accommodating, professional! 10/10 recommend this business for your next party. He was…read moreeasy to get along with, great pricing, and professional set up.

Amazing tacos and service we get them every year for our daughters bday. Price, courtesy, taste and…read moreoptions. Looking forward to this weeks tacos Zamora again

Just want to say three years later this is the best food you can get in SB. Best…read more Any cuisine, any price point, this is it. Thank you KR

Kool Runniz is a pop up food service that can be found in local businesses in the Santa Barbara…read morearea. They do catering and aswell. I got excited upon finding this local food business And even more when I was told they have "Jerk chicken" Typically on their menu you can find Jerk pork, jerk chicken and some veggie options Meals are fixed with rice and peas, plantains and cabbage They do tacos too Jerk chicken: Authentic jerk chicken is done on the grill.. A somewhat smoker contraption This is typical in Jamaican restaurants It's spiced heavily so that even off the grill it's ready to be consumed But the majority of places have an additional liquid jerk sauce made from scratch. Scotch bonnet peppers are known to take center stage in the sauce and also in the dry rub for the grilling Fish, tofu, pork, all kinds of meats are done in this style and fashion So now that you know a little on history.. Let's go into the present Some people do jerk chicken in the oven or a combo of the latter with oven.. Kool Runninz is one of them... The spices were there... Friendly enough for the masses of Santa Barbara ( traditional stylee can be unforgivably hot) The chicken I thought was just ok The rice and beans ( in West Indian culture it's called rice and peas) Was good...It's standard to have notes of coconut from coconut milk in the rice along with thyme and possibly peppers The coconut was detectable and I'm a big fan Not a fan of cabbage so I went for extra rice ( shout out to my carb lovers out there) The plantains...ah em... I said the plantains... Wow, I've eaten plantains in different styles Look Runniz is easily in the top 3 of all time.. Crisp edges, chewy ( just enough) inside.. With great texture... Overall I thought they delivered a delicious alternative To my everyday Santa Barbara experience And I'm glad I came across them

Was in the area and decided to go check out lunch at Lure and I'm so glad we did…read more Although the restaurant offers outdoor dining, it was a bit toasty so we elected to eat indoors. The interior dining area is large and open. As more folks came in, the noise level rose. Something to keep in mind if you're looking for a quiet place to eat. I chose the grilled rockfish filet which was served with miso glazed Brussels (delicious) and cilantro corn salad. Food was excellent! The bread was typical white rolls, admittedly as a baker, they were alright although nothing out of the ordinary. Service was attentive and prompt. Was pleasantly surprised and would return. Only regret was being hungry and not having taken a picture . Just going to have to return again soon! Ample parking in lot surrounding the restaurant.

Love Lure's. Whenever I see a location I make it a point to enjoy a meal there. From their Spicy…read moreBloody Mary's with a dozen oysters to an old fashioned with their grilled salmon with double pineapple Cole slaw entree. Service is always good there. The wait can be long for a table but the bar area is just as good. Looking forward to many great meals and drinks at Lure's