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    Goat Tree

    3.7 (494 reviews)
    ModerateCafes
    Open 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    An Iconic Breakfast
    Bridgette R.

    Today we decided to head to the zoo and wanted to get a bite to eat before we went. The Goat Tree is a must visit! Service was amazing as Juan our waiter handled us with care, and was very friendly, and lots of fun. The food was prepared with care and everything tasted very good. We were seated outside and enjoyed people watching while eating our meal. Thank you GOAT Tree! We will be back.

    Burger week burger. As good as 3rd window.
    Emmy C.

    I was ok with passing this for burger week bc 3rd window has the best smash burger, but since their burger week burger was delicious last year, we decided to try it again (diff burger this year). The angus beef patty had a nice meaty flavor and it had a really nice cheese pull. The caramelized onion and bread and butter pickle added a little sweetness to it. This burger is as good as 3rd window and I highly recommend trying it out!

    Charcuterie board
    John G.

    This maybe a first. A review of a place we didn't eat at. We were doing a wine tasting at the Society in the Hotel Californian and ordered a charcuterie board. At one point the hostess at the winery said she was going to check on our board order. I didn't see where she went but a few moments later saw her crossing the street with our board order. When asked where she went she told us that Goat Tree makes their boards for them. Had to be one of the best boards we've ordered at a winery. It had a little of everything and was freshly put together on order. If you're at the Society order one of the Goats boards. You won't be sorry.

    Alex K.

    Stopped in for coffee and a cookie. I think it's part of Hotel California which is nice. There's a cafe on one side where it offers the hot drinks and baked goods. And then you have the restaurant where both inside and outside patio seating. Beautifully decorated which enhances the whole place. Open vibe, perfect beachy experience. Didn't have a meal on site but have had numerous plates delivered to the tasting room across the street. Coffee, basic but good. They did have a good selections on the baked goods and pastries. Don't know if it's made on site or delivered from Somewhere else but the cookie was excellent. White chocolate with blueberry. Nice and chunky and perfect.

    Inside
    Peter M.

    The Goat Tree, in Santa Barbara, is one of my favorite places to start, or finish my train ride to or from the San Fernando Valley. They have spectacular desserts and generally, before I catch the train back, I try to stop here after having lunch somewhere else, for a pastry to sweeten my tooth and go back home. But sometimes, if I have more time, I stop here for a sweet breakfast, which would also be a pastry or fruit, maybe a croissant. This place is amazing, every time I come here the selections are different. How can that be? The pastry chef has to be brilliant. As you know, the Goat Tree, is attached to, The Californian, a very high end hotel on State Street in Santa Barbara. Wish I had the bucks to stay here sometime, savor the in house dining . Oh well, hopefully on another day, or more realistically, in another life.

    Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Lemon Ricotta Pancakes + Bacon
    German R.

    Food was good. Service was attentive. There weren't as many options on the menu as we thought but that was fine. Loved the pancakes, they weren't so overly sweet and were easy to enjoy. Very clean restaurant and nice ambiance.

    Tina T.

    Visited this place with some friends during my bachelorette. Their restaurant is beautifully designed and very picture worthy . Their food on the other hand was very average in my opinion and service needed work as it was a bit slow. I got the pancakes and it was too sweet so I was unable to eat it. We also were frustrated towards the end as the bill could only be split into two instead of four which was odd as well.

    Myra V.

    Another Good pick for brunch place in SB. My hubby ordered smoked Salmon toast which is loaded with smoke salmon. I ordered frittata and it was the winner among the 4 orders, not salty and on the healthy side( mushroom and cheese). My sister ordered Avocado toast, with over easy eggs and thick slices of bacon. My bro - in -law( doc Jp) ordered iconic breakfast comes with drip coffee, thick bacon slices , potatoes and sourdough bread. Love the potatoes , it's creamy. Hector was one of our servers. They are fast. our meal was served with 4 different servers at one time, so our food came together. We ordered all different food to be able to try everything. The bacon as usual was on the salty side but crunchy and meaty. Nice sitting inside and outside the restaurant, we were given a choice of with sun or no sun, as filipinos we choose no sun( under the umbrella. This place is a nice hangout place to people watch. We arrived on time before the crowd started..

    Bloody Mary
    Ann D.

    The food is very good here. The chopped chicken salad is very filling. The Bloody Mary's are very strong. The Ambiance is beautiful outside. There is a Star pond with running water which is calming in the middle of the courtyard. The service was great. Our waiter and the bus boy checked on us a few times.

    Blueberry Ricotta lemon pancakes with bacon.
    Michael F.

    Service was very good. I was hoping for a little more or a citrus flavor in the pancakes. They were good not great. Eating outside was very nice.

    Gabriel N.

    The servers are kind and helpful. The outdoor seating beside the palm trees is beautiful - like a Mediterranean plaza. Teas are ok, hot chocolate is good. The salmon toast is a winner with its pickled onions and alfalfa sprouts. The protein frittata was a bit plain and overcooked. The turkey sandwich was quite good, with a light honey mustard dressing. The desserts are beautiful, and their looks exceed their flavors.

    Lemon Ricotta Pancakes and Bacon
    Ang S.

    We originally planned to try Jeannine's Bakery on State Street, but with the long line (understandable during Fiesta weekend), we decided to walk over to Goat Tree - and we're so glad we did! There was no wait, and we were seated right away on the charming outdoor patio. The setting was adorable, and we lucked out with perfect weather - sunny with a light, cool breeze. The service was wonderful - special thanks to Juan for being so friendly and even offering to take our group photos! The classic breakfast plate was delicious. I swapped the potatoes for fresh fruit, and everything was just right - the sourdough toast was perfectly buttered and crisp, and the eggs and bacon were cooked to perfection. The lattes were excellent and hit the spot for all of us. Goat Tree turned out to be the perfect, relaxing brunch spot. We'd absolutely come back again!

    Menu
    Michael H.

    Very quiet for dinner on a Thursday night. I had made a reservation but it turns out that was unnecessary- we had literally every table to choose from. Opted to sit outside by a heater just in case it got cold. The quiet atmosphere was appreciated by my date as well. We opted for a bottle of still water while we looked over the very small and very French inspired menu. She ordered the smashburger and I had the turkey sandwich with a side of fries. Be aware- the turkey sandwich is an enormous portion. This isn't a bad thing, just something to be aware of. I could only finish half. Service was okay. Servers seemed a little inexperienced but they smiled and were quite accommodating. No issues here. Overall happy with the food and dining experience. This was my first time here and it certainly won't be my last. Their brunch menu also looks intriguing- and I do love a good brunch.

    Gluten-Free Seasonal Fruit and Chia Seed Parfait

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    Our hostess NORA and our server HECTOR were above and beyond and made a long wait seem flawless. Can't wait to be back!!!

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