The view is absolutely the highlight of this restaurant -- easily one of the best in Goleta. Unfortunately, everything else fell far short of expectations. The service was disorganized and inattentive throughout the experience. The waitstaff appeared inexperienced and poorly trained, which resulted in long waits, lack of communication, and an overall frustrating dining experience. At times, it genuinely felt as though our table was being overlooked compared to others, which made the experience even more uncomfortable. The food itself was underwhelming and did not justify the price point or reputation. Overall, the quality felt closer to basic diner food than a memorable dining experience. It's disappointing because the location and scenery have so much potential, but the service and food quality need significant improvement to match the setting. read more

Very good food and service in a beautiful setting. Very good food and service in a beautiful setting. Very good food and service in a beautiful setting. read more

Came here with some colleagues for a celebratory lunch. I really enjoyed the beautiful patio with views of the golf course. The food took a bit longer to come out than expected but we had a party of 8 so I can understand that it's difficult to time everything right. Everyone was really happy with their food. The entrees come with a choice of salad or fries and all of us tried the fries which were the highlight. The ahi wrap was tasty and fresh. Great dining experience, scenic spot to bring out of town guests. read more

Frog Bar & Grill - Ahi wrap - American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Come for the view, not necessarily for the food or service. The Frog is a great lunch place when you want to kick back and enjoy the scenery. The food is average having tried most of the dishes on the menu. Notably the Ruben @ $11 and Arizona burger for a buck more but I usually order the Santa Fe Chicken Croissant for $12. It's a solid sandwich with plenty of flavor from the avocado, bacon and jack cheese. The chicken does not come out dry so that's a plus. You're situated overlooking the rolling hills of Glen Annie with the ocean and islands in the distance. There's usually a breeze which is nice on our warm summer days. A large patio with tons room and shade is where you'll find me but there's also a bar and tables inside should you be sun beaten on the back nine. Service is slow. Expect a full hour to order, eat and pay so it's not good for a tight, 60 minute lunch. I go on days I can stretch an hour and a half. While they've always been more than polite and accommodating, there does not seem to be a large staff so it just takes a while. My vote's a three out of 5 but with the view, that rates another star. No worries on the wait, have another Arnold Palmer and stare out at the water. I'll probably sitting at the table next to you. read more

We had our work holiday luncheon here. The staff did a good job of hustling and making sure food on the large buffet remained stocked and warm for about 85 people. They were also great about clearing the tables to ensure everyone could move on to dessert and holiday games. The food was pretty crowd pleasing and my only complaint was that the risotto was a bit undercooked and had a little crunch. Great view from the restaurant. read more

Frog Bar & Grill - American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Solid food for a municipal golf course. Awesome panoramic views of Goleta. Would recommend the wraps and simple plates. Fries are delicious as well. read more

Came for a late lunch and was hoping to get flat iron steak, but the kitchen was closed by the time I got there. No worries, I asked if the wings were fried and was told they were, and are delicious, so I ordered them. When they came out, they appear to be baked or microwaved because it didnt have any crunch to it at all, and the wings were in the smaller side. My friend ordered the Reuben sammy and said it was just ok. To me it looked like a grilled cheese sammy with barely any meat inside. I've been here plenty of times (mainly for golf, in which the links are great) but maybe today, was not a good day for the kitchen. The scenery is nice, and seating outside has a good view of the course and pond. I will be back, and still want to try the flat iron steak. read more

2.5 stars 4 stars for the view 2 for the food (which should average out to 3, but I'm also factoring in $ value) Any time we have a work outing, we come here. The views are beautiful and if the weather is nice, it's great to sit outside and soak up the sun, or the shade if so inclined (they've got some big umbrellas). Although it's on a golf course, any one can come here and partake of their restaurant facilities. There is a lot of space and they easily accommodate our party that fluctuates between 7-15 people. The staff are hospitable and are good about seating accommodations. But here comes the fine print: this is NOT the place to come for a quick lunch. It is not uncommon to receive your food an hour (plus) after it's been ordered. (This isn't necessarily dependent on the number of patrons either, so don't be fooled if you come here and there aren't that many people dining.) I've been here 3 times in the last few months. The first time I had the Reuben, which was pretty good. Nothing too extraordinary about it, but it's pretty pricey for lunch at $11, especially when there are several sandwich places around here. The next time I had the Oriental Chicken salad. A coworker got this last time and it looked tasty. Based on her experience, I ordered the dressing on the side. When she got her food, she asked for another huge bowl of cabbage. Even after mixing that into her existing salad, everything was drenched in dressing. Overall, it's a pretty simple salad, consisting of cabbage, crispy wonton strips, cashews and a pineapple sesame dressing. Although it seemed really great at the time, it's a little too simple for $13. On to the third time. After perusing the menu, I decided on the pinko crusted halibut tacos with tortilla soup. This comes with 2 tacos that are pretty big, stuffed with shredded cabbage, some pineapple salsa and avocado aioli. Although the size is pretty good, it was bland. The pineapple was fresh and even numbed my tongue a little, but it was nothing to write home about... The soup was thick with some diced avocado, tortilla strips and tons of cheese. It would have been helpful to have some scissors as the string of cheese never seemed to end. Even with that said, I'd also have to go with just an "ok" rating, especially at $15. All in all, the food is mediocre, the staff is nice, the timing is SLOW, but great vistas while you dine. read more

Excellent lunch spot in Santa Barbara with an awesome view. I had the soup and ahi salad which is delicious! Great service and dining outdoors on the patio has a great view of the ocean. Warning though, there are 2 patios and one is behind a green. If you choose to dine there, you'll see the golf action, but you may way to wear a helmet! read more

Humm, I wonder why this place doesn't have more reviews. The view is absolutely gorgeous and serene. I came here for lunch and got the Santa Fe Chicken Croissant sandwich. It was pretty good. Service was so-so. I would only come back to show out-of-town guests the view. read more

Frog Bar & Grill - Nice view from patio area. I was really windy, so we ate inside. - American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Hmm... Well, I came here for lunch the other day and am Luke warm on the place. The view of the golf course and pond are nice, but less than inspiring. The restaurant is essentially the golf course bar, patio and a banquet room. I went with my standard lunch salad order of a Cobb. There was nothing really special about the salad. The lettuce was ice berg, the cheese felt like it was sliced from a store bought brick, the meats felt processed... I mean, this certainly wasn't the worst Cobb I have ever had but it was pedestrian, at best. read more

This is a great place with an excellent panoramic view of western Goleta. Having grown up in a home where Frog Bar & Grill was the view from our front yard, I've surprisingly only patronized this locale a handful of times. I know that their beverages and fare aren't too costly (in comparison to the typical golf course/view restaurant in town), and the vibe is pretty casual. The venue itself is ideal for weddings and other familial or corporate events, with an adjoining party room and a prime Goleta view. We used this venue for my grandmother's memorial service, and the day couldn't have gone better. The staff were friendly and the Hors d'Oeuvres were top-notch. The place was clean and parking was plentiful. I will certainly be back! read more

I enjoyed a great view and delicious food at their Thanksgiving buffet. truly a hidden gem in Goleta!

well I have been to the Frog Bar a few times and finally decided to review it. Decided to take my team out for a good job kinda lunch (i know im a great boss arent i) they decided on this place I have to say that I do really like the food here- everyone at our table really liked the food- not one complaint about the food itself.... ....but dear god man please explain how it takes an hour for 2 burgers, one chicken sandwich, and a veggie gyro (that was mine) to get turned out. This was pretty much unacceptable, especially since they were not even close to being totally booked. We were not the only table that this was the happening too, it actually appears to be the norm for this joint. One of our party even commented that this was the same experience they had before.. so for a work lunch, this place is out, unless you want to use slow service as an excuse for taking an extra long lunch again the food was great, but cant go over 3 stars when it takes that long.. read more

This was the venue of my boyfriend's company Holiday Party for 2018 and i was very impressed with our overall experience. To start, the location is beautiful, staff were tops and the food... OMG!! Perfect location for an intimate event. Highly recommended and we will definitely come back. Good job to everyone! read more

I love this place... Food is decent through the bar and grill... The brunch is great... But nowhere close that is better to get drinks and enjoy beautiful grass fairways and magnificent ponds and waterfalls from a clubhouse... Great service... Incredible to watch sunset with the great views of the ocean read more

Frog Bar & Grill - a view of a golf course - American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Love the view and the Chipotle ranch dip for French fries!! The turkey club on a croissant is also tasty. Mainly come here for the beautiful views and outdoor seating. read more

To say that this place has gone downhill is an understatement. I was horrified on a recent visit to find this place in a terrible state, in both dining area and food quality. First, let me just say that when a place starts to have a certain odor, it's time to either remodel or maybe (this is just crazy) clean the carpets? Despite being one of only three tables (we arrived between breakfast and lunchtime so it was quiet) occupied, our tablecloth was dirty and there was a small, curly hair on the table. If I had unlimited space on Yelp, I'd express my horror in every language in which "EWWWW" is translatable. I can't do that, so let's just say that if I hadn't been invited by other people to dine here, I'd have walked out at this point. The Servicemaster ad continued when I noticed the wall and window ledge next to me where splattered with all manner of different colored foods. Maybe someone is a Pollock fan? I am amazed that none ONE PERSON who has worked here in the past decade has taken the initiative to wipe old food stains off the walls. That almost surpasses apathy and moves into dedication. Not wanting to look anywhere near me, I turned my gaze up. Only to find that the skylight was covered in a horrific display of cobwebs. I don't think it's ever been dusted up there. Not that I'd want it to be at this point, I can't imagine all of that junk being dislodged into the dining room. As far as the food, well....I ordered fish tacos supposedly battered in panko. It was definitely not panko and when you are into your second taco wondering if that really is chicken rather than fish? Well, lets just say you aren't eating the advertised fresh halibut, thats for sure. Don't get me started on how cold flour tortillas are not fish taco material. My tortilla soup tasted like the inside of a freezer. All of this for $15. The only plus was that the service was attentive and extremely friendly and the view is lovely, both of which are apparently the only things this place has going for it. Bottom line: If you like hairs of unknown origin on your table and food drippings in the foreground of your view, this is the place for you. If you don't like that kind of thing, and you prefer a clean dining room, consider eating elsewhere. read more

We were greeted with a smile and and very friendly service, we sat in the outdoor patio overseeing the golf course. I ordered the Flank Iron steak medium rare and it was excellent. Our waitress gave us attention to ensure we had what we needed through out our stay. I'm definitely coming back ! read more

Food and view was great. We came here in a big group and they accommodated everyone really well. Great service, food and view. I had the tacos. Pretty good:) read more