Beer speaks for itself but their food needs to be highlighted!…read more - Pizza made with their own sourdough starter - Smashburger made from Wagyu from their own ranch - Wings were smoked and you know it's good when they offer Alabama white sauce Parking was difficult but you just have to drive around and find street parking

Took my boyfriend to Third Window in Santa Barbara for his birthday lunch and was genuinely excited…read moreto make it a fun 21st birthday celebration. Unfortunately, the experience was incredibly disappointing! We ordered the special salad, a shake, a smashburger, and fries. From the moment we placed our order, the staff came across as dismissive and annoyed. A server brought out the burgers and fries, but none of the rest of our order. We had to stop him and explain that we were still waiting on the salad and shake. When the salad was finally brought over, the server had also forgotten the prosciutto add-on that I had specifically ordered. Mistakes happen, but the overall attitude and lack of attentiveness made this experience so unpleasant and disappointing. For a birthday lunch, we expected at least basic hospitality and attentiveness, and unfortunately, we got neither. The food itself was good, but honestly you can find better burgers elsewhere in Santa Barbara with significantly better service.

Really enjoyed our time here. The biggest plus is that there is a kids play area in the corner, so…read moreadults and kids can have fun. There was a girl there also doing free face painting that day, which if you have a kid, you know that's a huge win! Drinks were good. I enjoyed the mezcal margarita as well. Can feel crowded but people were coming and going.

2 hour wait for food is grossly unacceptable in general but especially when you have five year old…read more This operation is extremely understaffed and the entire process is just slowed way down because of the lack of production ability. You have a small grill serving a large occupancy, 1 bathroom dual use.

First time here & was very happy with our overall experience!…read more The atmosphere is great. Lots of open space/windows so there is a great breeze that flows through if you sit indoors, but they also have an outdoor seating area as well. We brought our newborn baby and the entire spot is stroller friendly! The bartender was helpful with recommendations - we both ordered flights which were PERFECT. We also ordered food & we were able to bring it to the bar side so that we could eat and drink at the same time. I ordered their fish tacos - awesome flavor, great amount of fish & perfectly seasoned. My friend ordered their lobster Mac and cheese which was FIRE!! Great portion size, plenty of lobster & the cheese was great for a "cheese pull" we even had some leftover to take home! I would recommend this spot & definitely go back again and again!

Beer hopping didn't disappoint at TOPA TOPA, this brewery is airy with their high ceiling warehouse…read more& local art displays on walls buy one or two! Service is friendly and fast they are Chill to the core. Parking is better if you walk here like we did lol. Tonight is TRIVIA night, we left because we didn't want to beat the young. It tends to fill up fast so grab your barstool in case you plan to plant yo' self!

My sister,nieces and my daughter went here a few years back and had a great time!Road trip with my…read morehusband and noticed one of the few places open later on a Monday. I had a Chardonnay and my husband had a pilsner.Drinks were very good and we enjoyed sitting at the bar by open windows. FYI my sister said their chicken sandwich is delicious

Parking - Managed to find free street parking on a Sat afternoon nearby though seemed crowded…read moreoverall. Ambiance was super family friendly with an indoor-outdoor vibe and service brought to table for food and drinks. They remembered our request for no ranch also which was appreciated. Karaage was crispy and truffle parmesan fries was a solid portion for sharing. Truffalo cauliflower wasn't too spicy though truffle flavor was really subtle. Also a great portion for good value. Loved the crispiness of the tater tots.

Great selection of beer at a fun location on State St! We ordered a flight, a sour beer, and tater…read moretots. We love that the brewery opens out onto the street, makes for fun people watching!

Extremely bizarre confrontational customer-service experience…read more Came in around 5 PM with my wife and dog for Yankees-Red Sox. Everything was great for the first couple hours until around 7:45 PM. I brought my two-hour-old glass up for another Mexican lager and said, "I brought my glass up so you guys don't have to waste another glass, here you go brotha." The employee that just clocked in, Aaron, responded, "Of course I'm gonna use your glass, what else am I supposed to do?" He then stared at me and said, "do you expect me to give your dirty glass to someone else?" I explained I was only offering because I had seen fresh glasses being used earlier for other customers . He gave me the beer and said, "Go ahead and take this glass exactly where you were sitting" with a smug smile He continued staring at me from behind the bar after I sat down. Completely baffled, I finally asked across the bar, "What's the issue, man? You're still staring at me. I'm just sitting here with my wife. Are you drunk on the job? That's the only explanation. What's your issue?" Another employee wearing a Red Sox hat also appeared to repeatedly take shots of beer directly from the tap. I believe Aaron was as well cause his eyes were squinty a bit, but I can't confirm..Will only say facts I can replicate. I only had two drinks over 3 hours and wasn't intoxicated, celebrating anniversary with my wife. I've never experienced customer service this bizarre anywhere. If you're considering coming here, I'd seriously reconsider. A completely unnecessary interaction ruined what had otherwise been a great night. Multiple breweries in the area, go elsewhere.

Owner was there helping his employee's... ( super nice guy) it was a big night... World Cup game…read more.. Mexico game... We found a spot outside... my son and grandson choosing to stand so they could see the indoor BIG screen TV.... Eventually we got a spot inside... we stayed until the end.... We walked so no need for parking...

Excellent happy hour and many options on tap! Have not had many kombucha drinks but this one was…read moreboth delicious and pretty. Could be described as sweet and tart, like a better version of prosecco. Tons of space and daily events. The bar is open to the outside and there is plenty of outdoor seating as well. Owner was very friendly. Would love to come back for line dancing or trivia in the future!

I am glad I picked Rincon for an early dinner during our recent anniversary trip in Santa Barbara!…read more A major plus, they sell food here, they have an extensive menu so it's easy to order at the bar, they bring it to your table, no hassle, running around for food from 1000 places! It might not be as trendy as other breweries in the Funk Zone area, but I don't care. Quiet and laid back was the vibe we needed! I love that they are located in an old Spanish looking house. Beautiful outdoor options, charming, quiet, great to enjoy a meal at! I don't care for their indoor area - with TV-s playing game and lacking decor. Service was great, friendly, Sam took care of us, he was nice, kind, attentive! Had their Mac Brown, a darker nice beer, smooth and started our feast with their nachos, we added chicken on which was a great decision since it was marinated and freshly grilled, you could taste the nice flavors right away. Great guacamole in top, a fun dish! We continued with the fried dill pickles (they come with Ranch and Sriracha sauce), very nice, had fried pickles before (in the South) and they were too greasy. Not here, crisp and tasty, lightly breaded. We finished with the onion rings tower, panko crusted, delicious flavor! They have locations in Ventura and Carpinteria! Great food and beer, nice service, very chill and relaxing. Rincon proved me right, gave us the fun, laid back experience we needed! Cheers to that, Mac Brown in hand!

(Drank/Dined 02/02/24 FR @ 6:00pm): You didn't need to con me into coming to this brewery!…read more I looked for some salvation and solace in the beer suds of Rincon Brewery while I waited out the freeway traffic back to Los Angeles after a bad day. This brewery was on my list of several to try since I was scheduled to work the upcoming Santa Barbara International Film Festival. I loved beer and was always thrilled to visit a brewery new to me. Were their libations a brighter spot on what was a darker day!? PURCHASE Cetaceans Dry Hopped Marzen Lager Beer 5.2% ABV 16floz Draft ($7.75): Rich golden amber color, floral malty aroma, low body, light malty flavor, smooth finish, and light malty aftertaste. My favorite of the ones I tried. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=N2clMCdp3sxjEPMxkFIO1Q&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw Caught Inside Imperial DIPA Beer 8.6% ABV 16floz Draft ($8.50): Rich hazy amber color, earthy hoppy aroma, low body, slight bitter hoppy flavor, drying finish, and light hoppy aftertaste. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=rXWQ8wG4UFIFDlZKwH087g&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw [ONION RINGS/STRAWS/STRINGS ALERT - 4.0 of 5.0 STARS] Onion Rings ($8.00): A tower of seven plump La Reina (their own beer) lager-infused panko crusted rings all generally the same size, these were hot, lightly browned, crunchy, and had some tendency to crumble when bitten into while the onion ring (not sweet Maui) stayed intact. These were really good, I wasn't a fan of the somewhat watery ranch dipping sauce, and the "mere" seven rings surprisingly filled you up. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=n3NQ7J8Q1Uw6j6G1t3CLGw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw Bates Blonde Fish + Chips ($17.00 + $2.00): Bates (their own beer) blonde-battered cod with a choice of housemade potato chips or french fries (I opted for these), I was impressed by the three thick darker brown pieces of fish and a pile of golden crispy crunchy spud sticks. This was a hot plate, and early bites of everything released soft whispers of steam. The cod was meaty, moist, lightly seasoned, and honestly didn't require the provided tarter dipping sauce (I used it for the fries). My only issue was that the fries weren't included, so in actuality this was a "fish plus chips" meal. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=fpuwzGbFwXqCwOdssuTSbw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw Coastal American Lager Beer 5.5% ABV 16floz Can 4pk ($11.99): Bright amber color, citrusy lime malty aroma, low body, citrusy lime malty salty flavor, crisp effervescent finish, and light citrusy lime aftertaste. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=FCS5RuJzpdwz2VstJ8wlbA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw 9th Anniversary Fleurs De Mer Saison Farmhouse Ale Beer 6.1% ABV 16.9floz Bottle ($9.00): Dark amber color, fruity tart yeast aroma, low body, earthy fruity tart yeast flavor, crisp drying finish, and light earthy fruity aftertaste. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=oUt_RJDUeFzIqfUlwzLMuQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw Stickers (Varied; COMP this instance): I loved stickers and enjoyed placing them at other breweries to spread the love! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=-E-QPl_6n-LQGn-Y3zrvoQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw SERVICE I was warmly greeted by a young man behind the bar where I sat. He gave me a quick rundown on their beers, and once I placed my order, the beer arrived immediately, while the food appeared within minutes. Everything was efficient and straightforward - thank you! PARKING (FREE) Street parking only, I found a spot along the main drag of Santa Barbara St. while there were plenty on other surrounding roads - 'nuff said! ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE Located in the "Funk Zone", the interior was an open spacious layout, a ton of places to sit, a multi-sided bar with barstools, and various surfboards hung on the walls. There was also a large exposed outdoor patio. Plenty of natural lighting came in through the large windows, obviously plenty outside, while various electric ceiling lights filled in the rest inside while decorative string lights outside. There were two TVs while Emo music (e.g. Fall Out Boy, New Found Glory, Sum 41) played in the background. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=O-v3lFvwpLlljOvdH7CpVw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL Rincon Brewery ended my day on a positive note, and I would love to return and try more of their beers. Their food was lovely and appreciated, they had a happy hour (MO-TH), it was a relaxing place, the service was very good, and the beer prices were comparable (beer flights also available). The food menu was varied and not just bar snacks. I found complete value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $71.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 5.0 STARS

Always happy to come to Biergarten! I've received impeccable service from Riley, Carlos, and…read moreSamantha. The rest of the staff is amazing as well, but those three really go above and beyond to make the experience feel personal. I come here often, and they're frequently here when I am. They always make an effort to remember their customers, which makes such a difference. The beer is also great, I'm a huge fan of their OG. They also have a small but impressive wine selection that doesn't disappoint. The space is very open and plenty of space for larger groups

Stopped by here for a beer and some food. This Smatty burger is what I ordered and got some fries…read more I was a bit surprised, meat on burger was tender, good ingredients with quality cheese. A solid burger. The fries on the other hand were pretty basic. Decent seasoning on them, mediocre flavor but the burger made it worth it here. Burger: 8.2 Fries: 6.9

We had our wedding reception in the back patio here and it was incredible! Sam (manager/events) was…read morean absolutely joy to work with. She is so communicative, professional, kind, and truly helped our vision come to life. She deserves SO much credit for making our wedding flawless and for keeping M Special running. Our bartender, Sammi, was also amazing and so much fun!! She even took a ton of photos for our guests which was so kind and an added bonus. All of the drinks they served were delicious and all of our guests had an amazing time. Thank you M Special, Sam, and Sammi for the best day/night ever!!

Had a beer and a frosé (frozen rosé). My only complaint was the music is a little bit loud, hard…read moreto chat. But if you like loud music, maybe it's for you. Also not sure if it will be the same DJ every Sunday. Anyway, it was fun. Didn't try their food tho. Maybe next time.

Lots of great beer, wine, and cocktail choices. Really enjoyed their Frozen Mango Margarita, and…read morethe husband enjoyed his Old Fashioned. Would love to come back and try some of their beers on tap. Love the wide open seating inside, and even saw a couple dogs. Happy to have another place on my list that I can visit with my doggo! They also had a little restaurant (Nook) you could order food at. A bit over-priced, but the food was good. Lobster Mac & Cheese was a little short on the lobster but was overall tasty. We came during a weekday afternoon and had no problems finding street parking. Overall, a great choice to just relax and enjoy a drink.

Super impressed with the adult beverage game, Beer, Wine, and Cocktails available!…read moreBeer cave with a variety of choices and a mix&match deal Food available too! Well behaved Dogs allowed on patio Tried the Boochcraft Strawberry Lemonade - very nice! Also ordered the Sauvignon Blanc - refreshing Great atmosphere Beach, chill & relaxing vibes 10 out of 10 Izzy made our first time experience amazing, thank you!!!