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    Chick-fil-A

    3.6 (313 reviews)
    Open 6:30 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    HALF FULL SALAD. UNACCEPTABLE.

    Is this some kind of JOKE?! Our kale salads are literally less than half full. Lettuce is so wilted and not crunchy/leafy like I'm used to from their kale salads. This has happened a few times before but it's never been this bad. How do they think this is acceptable? I will either never come here, or I will be checking the salads before I leave if I do. Travis Collin's, talk to your team. This seems to be an ongoing issue but this is far the worst. This is absolutely unacceptable as the kale salad is the only reason I go sometimes and it's my favorite thing. SO UPSET. On top of it line always takes forever and they are so inefficient with priorities completely out of order. Shame. Photo was taken before any bites were had, obviously.

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    Genezaret C.

    The spicy chicken sandwich is my go to. I haven't eaten inside this location since pre covid. I usually go to the drive thru, it was super clean and plenty of seating. Though while we were in line we thought we might have to go outside to enjoy our meal. Staff was super friendly and said my pleasure each time they served us. The flowers on the tables were real!! Super cute carnations, felt cutesy and inviting. Would come back to enjoy a meal inside

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    Jon R.

    Chik-fil-A Santa Barbara is one of my favorite spots to grab food when I'm on the run. The food is always cooked to the same great standard at any of the other Chik-fil-A restaurants I've been too. You can't beat their spicy chicken sandwich! The staff is always friendly and quick to serve your meal. They even expanded their drive through to meet the need of the customers. Inside, the place is always clean and kept up. Keep up the great work!

    Grilled nuggets

    I just went here on Monday 7/14 and received 5 pieces when I ordered an $11 12-count nugget. I am a working college student and to be ripped off like this really sucks. Employees seemed like they hated their job too.

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    Lynn O.

    I went here for the first time via drive thru. There was no menu display like other fast food joints. Several lines of cars were next to each other. Employees come up to you with their devices and take your order. My buddy told me that's just how it is and you have to know what you want when you get there. I got a spicy chicken sandwich and waffle fries. It was tasty but I was expecting it to be really amazing. The hype on the internet led me to that train of thought. I'd eat here again. But I just think it's overrated.

    Austin G.

    Ryan's awesome. Food was fresh and 2 chocolate chip cookies we had hit the spot. Thank you again!

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    The service here was amazing. One of the best chick fil a I have been too. Food was amazing and would go again!

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    From WESTMONT!!!! such amazing service they offered to take out trays and refill our cups!! Thank you!

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    Not sure what's going on with the chicken at this chain but the quality is bad - must be all locations. Not worth the $$

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    10 months ago

    Standard chick fil A. Spicy chicken sandwhich. Big drive through and parking on either side.

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    Consistently one of the slowest CFAs ive ever been to. Need to plan for at least 30 minutes in line every time you go.

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    Food is consistently amazing, staff is always so nice and friendly, and they love Bleu Boy!!

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    My friends and I were visiting Santa Barbara for a few days and were trying to grab a quick…read morebreakfast/lunch before a flight. Luckily, Bruxie was open pretty early, so we stopped by. I ordered The Original Fried Chicken and Waffle sandwich since the waiter had recommended that was one of their most popular items and made it into a combo (side of tater tots and a soda). My friends ordered the fried chicken salad and the brioche breakfast sandwich. I thought the restaurant concept was cool and uniquely centered around anything fried chicken/waffles and thought it was fun the way the waffle sandwich was presented like a taco. That being said, I initially tried to eat it like a taco but everything quickly fell apart as the waffle wasn't connected at the bottom, so resorted to just eating it like a classic chicken and waffles dish with a fork and knife. I liked the coleslaw, the crispy/lightness of the waffle, and although the food initially looked like it'd be really heavy it surprisingly wasn't and I finished the sandwich pretty quickly. I think my main issue is that there could've been more flavor/moisture to the sandwich, particularly the chicken itself. I did really like the tater tots - they were perfectly crispy, lightly seasoned, and addicting, so it was the highlight of the meal. I also tried my sister's brioche breakfast sandwich and felt that there was nothing really special to it and found it to be lacking a bit in flavor / dry. Overall, I thought the sandwich/fried chicken could've been more juicy and flavorful e.g., by adding some sauce/marinade to the sandwiches/chicken and avoiding overcooking/frying the chicken.

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    Back of the restaurant
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    Jonesy’s Fried Chicken

    Jonesy’s Fried Chicken

    4.4
    (140 reviews)
    4.9 mi
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    One of the best fried chicken sandwich that I have had in town in a while! Great space with a good…read moreamount of parking. Staff are very welcoming and accommodating! The space had plenty of seating. We ordered the Korean Nashville chicken sandwich, Chicken Parmesan sandwich, Mac and cheese, Cole slaw, baked beans, and banana pudding (not pictured). The Korean Nashville chicken sandwich was super tasty and had a good amount of spice. The chicken was perfectly fried and loved that it had a little asian fusion to it. Was a little thrown off by only one slice of bread being toasted, but it didn't change the overall taste. The chicken parmesan sandwich was on the specials menu, and it did not disappoint! Loved the bread roll it was on, and it was nice that they gave an extra side of marinara to dip. Out of the sides the baked beans were my favorite! Super tasty with bits of bacon. Mac and cheese and cole slaw were both solid. The banana pudding was also amazing! Super fresh and was a generous portion. Will be back!

    I wanted to give 3 1/2 stars but can't. Didn't want to give 5 because it leaves no room to strive…read morefor improvement. Jonesy's is a nice little clean place. Very warm, welcoming and professional staff. It was busy and the cashier/waitress handled taking orders, delivering food to tables and kept the customers informed that she would be with them soon and all with a smile. The chicken tenders are tasty, tender and a nice size. Good sauces too. Biscuits are mini biscuits, tasty but expensive for what you get. I would prefer to just pay for a regular size biscuit instead of $10 for 6 mini one-bite biscuits. My main gripe were with the wings. They are a nice size, but not tender and cooked with too much batter. You have to cut into them to take the batter off or else you get a mouthful of batter. Also, the meat itself is not seasoned. If they could improve the wings it would be a much better product. So for now, we'll stick to the tenders.

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    Mac and cheese, slaw
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    J's Hot Chicken

    4.4
    (16 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    We had tried their hot dog location in the past and LOVED it so decided to try their chicken…read morelocation as well. Got their sandwich combo - a fat chicken finger with lettuce and sauce in a bun - and it was fire. I can't do spicy, so I got their lemon pepper chicken - the chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and that lemon pepper was tasty. LOVED the pink sauce - great for both the sandwich AND for the fries. Honestly would've loved some mac & cheese with the chicken. I know they have mac & cheese balls, but some mac and cheese to put in with the sandwich? That would be delicious. Delicious fries. Crispy and well-salted. We were going to order some ice cream after, but I was so full from the chicken that it didn't happen. But next time we come, ice cream is a must-try. Loved the decor here - super cute with the ice cream theme. Staff were so friendly! Highly recommend stopping by for some delicious chicken.

    I came here with the family to try the chicken and ended up staying for the ice cream. There were a…read moresurprising number of people in the shop for. A late Sunday evening (~7:30) but then I realized most people were coming for the ice cream at that point. The two people (looked like HS kids) they had working there were just kind of doing everything, and because there were folks ordering both chicken and ice cream it was ALOT for them to do. A third person would have made things go WAY smoother as they could have had one person dedicated to register and a second on ice cream and a third on chicken. As it was the two kids kind of bounced around between doing all three of those and it just seemed really inefficient. I will say the most overwhelming positive thing is these two were HUSTLING! Throughout the grind they still managed to be friendly and helpful. Those kids deserve a raise, although maybe another co-worker or some efficiency training would help too! Despite everyone either getting a combo it seemed like each meal was prepared separately and individually, like each orders chicken and fries were made then the next meals chicken and fries were made. I'm surprised they didn't do all the fries and chicken at once or at least in two batches for our five meals. The shop is nice, but it's clearly an ice cream shop that serves chicken, not the other way around, the tables are small and it just seems to cater more to a "to-go" style. Ok now the food; this was a struggle. If I could I would have said 3.5 stars but ultimately, for me the food determines which way I round in cases like this, and here it was just ALOT more misses than hits. The one positive was the original strips were tasty and hot. But the mild... WOW, I'm not a spice weenie but that was ALOT of spice. I would have hoped that was hot level at least. The biggest misses for me were the crinkle cut fries. They were just not crispy at all. I think an easy fix would be to double fry them. Also slightly disappointing were the Mac n cheese balls. They were more like disks but the real issue is it was too much cheese and not enough mac. It was like a fried velveeta ball with two small macaroni noodles hidden inside. As a result it had an exceedingly artificial taste. The breast was just a long roll that split. It was meh. Ok for a sandwich (although should toasted) but just not quite right for a meal. We did have ice cream after but I'll put that info on the drip house review. Overall pretty average, but I would say in like 2 months I'd come try again so see if they could solve most of these issues, cause it easily could be 5 stars if they mix these things which are all hopefully easy.

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    Cynthia and her chef ‍
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    Rusty's Pizza Parlor

    3.2
    (298 reviews)
    3.5 mi
    $$

    My friends and I were in Santa Barbara for vacation, and after hitting a few of the local…read morebreweries, we were craving some real-deal pizza. Santa Barbara is famous for its "fancy" artisan pies, but we were honestly dying for that classic, old-school pizza parlor experience. We hit the nail on the head with Rusty's. ​The Atmosphere ​The second we walked in, I knew we found the right spot. It's a total family-friendly environment with a vibe that reminded me of the Shakey's back home. They have tons of arcade games for the kids (and kids at heart) and plenty of seating, so you don't feel cramped. ​The Spread ​The Pizza: We ordered a large, and it was fantastic. Exactly that traditional parlor style we were looking for. ​The Wings: We went with the Buffalo wings--they were cooked perfectly and hit the spot. ​The Salad Bar: I was impressed! It had a huge selection, and everything was fresh and crisp. ​The Drinks: We grabbed a few local beers to round out the meal, and they were excellent. ​The Verdict ​Overall, we had a great experience. I'm really glad we skipped the upscale, fancy spots for this instead. If you want a casual, nostalgic place with great food and plenty of space, this is it. We'll definitely be back next time we're in town!

    The entrance to this Rusty's is by far the best I've ever seen; it is so gorgeous. Ordering was…read moreeasy, we did it through the tablet. We waited 20-25 minutes for our pizza, wings, and a slice of cheesecake. The food was amazing. Not burnt, not doughy, just right. The wings are so saucy and tender. I feel like the only bad thing about this , was the cheesecake itself. Around 8 bucks for the smallest slice , smaller than what the Cheesecake Factory would give you. I'd skip getting it. Other than that, 10/10.

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