Everything was very tasty. We got the pork ribs plate, the pork belly tips, and the brisket and Santa Maria tri tip. The potato salad and cole slaw were delicious as well and tasted homemade, like grandma's potato salad. My kids enjoyed the ribs and pork belly especially, and the arcade games in the back. This was a fun and chill local spot for BBQ. The restaurant itself was very clean and well maintained. You can tell they take pride in their barbeque. read more

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The crappiest HALF-FAT BRISQUET served a la carte to go..retaurant had only had 2 people dining in... 7/30/25. You people have some nerve sending that out.. waited 2 years to give you another chance..NEVER AGAIN. Order your food without them smothering it in sauce and see what you get. ---Texan who knows read more

Had pork ribs and pulled pork sandwich to share delivered. My other half threw away his pulled pork and ate my mac and cheese. He said it was dry as a bone. My ribs were so chewy and cold I didn't eat them. Mac and cheese it is! The only saving grace. read more

SOLID! Went in on a Wednesday around 3pm... didn't know what to expect. Ordered 3 meat plate. Fantastic! Well done Goodland BBQ! Brisket, winner. Tri tip, winner. Hot link, winner. Tried all their sides. They were good. The beans took the top spot. The gentleman helping me at the register was super friendly I may add. Definitely going back read more

Big fan! I highly recommend pulled pork sliders & brisket sandwich! So fire Give it a try read more

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Rare tri-tip is the best I have eaten anywhere. Possibly the best beef I've eaten. Great potato salad and pineapple coleslaw.

Had a hankering for BBQ. Stopped in for the first time today. The food was really delicious. Smokey and tender. Macaroni salad was on point. Give it a try. Not maybe BBQ spots in the area. Indoors was super clean and customer service was great! read more

Goodland BBQ - 2 Meat Plate - Barbeque Near Me - Goleta, California

Goodland BBQ has been on my list of places to get Great food. Today is the day to have Lunch at the Goodland. What a Treat I Love BBQ! I was Greeted picked out a booth. The place is warm and comfortable. She was busy on the phone. I spoke with the cook setting up the lunch line. Turns out it's Edward we worked together driving bus at MTD. It was Great catching up. My food arrived accompanied by a Modelo. I got the combo plate with pork ribs brisket and pulled pork. My sides were potato salad and chili beans. Added sauce seals the deal. Half the food is going home another meal a Thanks Goodland for a Great experience! Goleta/ Santa Barbara, this place is the one the best lets continue to show our love and support for this superb Eatery Ronnie S read more

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BBQ is always subjective, but this spot lands in the middle for me. I prefer my beef ribs more tender and juicy than what's served here, and the sides are just okay. That said, the staff is super friendly, which definitely adds to the experience--even if the food doesn't quite deliver. read more

Food 8/10 - Food was flavorful, warm, tasty, salty, sweet, BBQ tangy, with a hint of spice. Service Amber helped me out right away For my one meat plate, i was torn between brisket and pulled pork and she explained brisket would be more fatty and pulled pork would be more sweet. She offered BBQ sauce on the side - which turned out DELICIOUS. I love their BBQ sauce!! Ambiance Inside is booth seating, not the most glamorous but it'll do if you're like me, just looking to scarf down a plate of some gooood BBQ. Ooh yeah and don't forget the Chili Beans which included all the meats they have in it! Support Local @GOODLANDBBQ @cityofgoleta #goleta #goodland #santabarbara read more

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Got a tritip salad. It was ok but should have been better for the price. Bagged romaine with some decent smoked tritip on it. The description is piled high mixed greens. Far from it. At least make an effort to make it look like the picture. I guess that's what I get for ordering a salad at a meat place. My buddy got a tritip sandwich and it looked amazing. read more

The food is great, but they never seem to have brisket available. Maybe it sells out quickly, or maybe they don't offer much of it--who knows. read more

I hope this reaches the owners or the manager... I came here on August 24 at 645pm. The restaurant was empty and the girl at the front desk was talking with a gentlemen about something on his phone I stood there which she did not even acknowledge me with my two kids.. she continued talking with the the guy so I went to the bathroom. I went back to the desk and she continued the same scenario this time I stood there a bit longer still no acknowledgment and she continued with her conversation from what I did over hear it was nothing important for her not to acknowledge a customer. At this point I just walked out. I was really hoping to try the bbq I heard good things. These types of employees makes people not want to return. I hope this gets resolved so this employee doesn't chase the customers away. read more

Stopped by Goodland for some lunch and was not disappointed. The woman at the counter was extremely helpful with the menu since it was my first time. I got pork belly tacos and a side of their smoked mac and cheese... the pork was exceptional. Also my friend got some tri tip and I think it's been the best, most tender cut I've had since moving to the Santa Barbara area last winter. So damn good! I noticed DoorDash and GrubHub drivers coming and going and a constant flow of people in and out which tells me a) other people enjoy it and b) I can get it delivered to my house! which definitely will do. read more

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I'm giving Goodland BBQ 5 stars simple for how good the food is. In the Santa Barbara area good Tri tip is pretty much the only consistent kind of "bbq" you can get. Here the beef ribs and hot links were amazing, the Mac and cheese and seasoned fries hit the spot as well. I'm not really a fan of beans but I have to admit their chili beans side that comes with the combo plates are really good too. A few cons are the small options of sides compared to the "extras". There's only four side options you can choose for a combo plate, there's an extra charge of $2.50 to switch a "side" for and "extra" but some of the extra cost the same as a side. Given the similar price it would be nice if those could also be a side choice. Plus the credit card processing fee of $1.79 is passed on to you so I'd recommend paying with cash, side note to that they don't accept bills over 50. Besides those two issues, I really enjoyed the food and look forward to trying it again. read more

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We waited until they had been open for a while to work out the kinks and to avoid the long lines waiting to try the new place. Maybe we should have waited longer. I had the chicken plate. The chicken was well smoked but somehow bland at the same time. The beans were full of everything (meat, onions, etc.) except flavor. Her brisket was bland, too. Potato salad? Bland. Coleslaw? Bland. Cornbread? Bland and a bit stale. The garlic bread was greasy but did have a little flavor. It was on the pricey side, even for the area. Staff was friendly enough, especially considering how busy they were. The most positive thing was the variety of choices on the menu. Overall though, it was a disappointment. read more

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I really debated on the stars. I would've done three stars but I think that there is potential so feel comfortable with four. The prices were very reasonable and in line. That is refreshing these days! The brisket was good, very flavorful and the chili beans were awesome! I am a huge coleslaw fan and this was flat; just some salt or something to give it any kind of spark or flavor is needed. The potato salad was equally boring. Everybody working there seemed really nice. I don't mind plain furnishings. The news playing in the main dining room was a bit of a bummer on a Saturday at lunchtime. As I said at the top of the review, I think it has potential with just a few tweaks. Ramp up the flavors a little bit and make it a bit more welcoming. read more

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BBQ in Old Town Goleta . . . finally!! Second day and loving the food choices. Their website is complete with their menu items, a good way to get prepared for your first visit. Digging into Tri-Tip Dip now. And so much more to choose from. read more

I had the two meat plate and the Pulled pork was delicious. Brisket was very dry, but had a solid smoke ring on it. Being from the south, I have high expectations for good BBQ. I will give another shot next time in Goleta. read more

I love me some ribs and brisket!!! Thought I would try this place in old town Goleta. I've had some of the best BBQ out there from Heritage in n San Juan Capistrano to Franklins in Austin Texas. I am always searching for good BBQ. First off the person who took my order and got me my food was very helpful, professional and quick. We got the baby back ribs, brisket, beans, fries and cornbread. This is my first time here (Wednesday) Monday I tried Shalhoobs hoping it would be good just the ribs though and unfortunately theirs were dry (I feel like I can tell when yesterdays ribs are reheated today... ) probably better fresh! So today I went into it optimistic and goodland didn't disappoint. First of all I pulled up to the curb, handed money, got food and boom I was done. Super quick and efficient which is a huge plus. No waiting for me and it was noon! The ribs were fall off the bone. Really good sauce with an additional hot option (so good) . Brisket was melt-in-your-mouth good!! Meat was a home run cornbread was outstanding. Love the honey on top really added to it. I was so stuffed I didn't even get to the beans. My family ate the fries and they were gone quick!! Such a great surprise to find this hidden gem in the heart of old town Goleta next to what used to be my old elementary school (Goleta Union School) now the community center. Good atmosphere and solid experience!! Bravo Goodland!! read more

Stopped in on impulse after driving around and being indecisive for a bit (thank goodness because I was getting hangry). A guy sitting on the patio had just finished and licked his plate clean so I figured that was a good sign... in addition to lots of people coming/going getting take out. Woman at the counter was very nice/upbeat and gave good suggestions; assisted in navigating the menu. I went with her suggestion of the tri tip meal (with 2 sides). The patio had 2-3 tables but I really enjoyed sitting out there (people watching is my jam). About 10 mins into the wait for our food, the counter person comes out to apologize for the wait but that they had a large order they had just finished. We were in good convo so we didn't notice but it was a nice gesture nonetheless. The tri tip was flavorful, seasoned and tender, not too thickly sliced (which I like). I forgot to request a meat temperature but it came out a tad under medium which was fine with me! The coleslaw was decent (needed a hint of sweet) and the macaroni salad was lacking (I need celery! Why the olives?!). Both the regular and spicy bbq sauces were good and complimented the meat perfectly. My friend let me steal a bit of his mac n cheese and it was just okay. I didn't try the pork belly tacos but he said they were fantastic. I do love that they have so many side options, (including a garden salad) which is a nice alternative. An additional plus is that it is solo-diner friendly in terms of price. I really enjoyed our meal here and I look forward to trying something new next time. Cheers! :) read more

This place is good. New to town but I like this spot. I will be back for sure. The lady behind the counter was really nice.

Went to this place for the first time yesterday and I must say, it was some good bbq. Ordered the pork and beef ribs, brisket and their bbq chicken. I couldn't stop eating. The brisket was moist and tender. The beef ribs were delicious. The sides were also good! ( potato salad and chili beans) and it's right by the Santa Barbara airport! If you're hungry after a long flight, and you're in the mood for some good bbq come check this place out! read more

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Today's hunger led me in search of barbecue. I looked on Yelp and this place had decent reviews so why not try it? I ordered the brisket sandwich which came with a drink and french fries. The sandwich came on a toasted brioche bun. The bun had some slight charring on the edges and it added a great crunch to this typically softer bread. The brisket was provided in decent proportions and had a good bark to it. Additionally, the sandwich also had barbecue sauce on it as well before it was topped with the bun. The french fries were the crinkle cut style, crispy, and with the perfect amount of salt added to accentuate the flavors of the food. I also ordered a side of corn bread. The cornbread was a good amount for $2 and had some delicious butter on top. Maybe it had some sugar in it or something, but this wasn't regular butter, this was something that tastebuds clamor for. In my personal opinion, the sandwich could have used more barbecue sauce, which the establishment has no issue with providing. This is my personal choice so nothing negative about that. Staff was friendly and the music selection was good. I would recommend this place if you're looking for some good barbecue in the area. read more

Goodland BBQ - Brisket sandwich, fries, and cornbread - Barbeque Near Me - Goleta, California

Bottom Line: Not bad but pricey This place opened up awhile back around the corner from where we live and I had not yet made time to head over. I ordered a "1 meat" Tri tip plate with 'Slaw and Potato salad. The tri tip wasnt bad, nice and smoky, thin cut. It wasn't very hot which was a bummer. The Slaw and potato salad were on point, the tri tip wasnt bad but it did feel little 'phoned in', in that all of the parts of the meal were already done, it was just assembled on a tray. I have to give this place the benefit of the doubt as its a new local spot, they were playing GREAT music while I was there, the people were cool and food was all right. For my dinner and drink it was $32...for a few slices of tri tip and two small sides. That's a bit steep IMHO but it seems that's just what dinner costs these days read more

We picked up Goodland BBQ to go (ordered online), and it was ready quickly. Staff were super friendly when we came in to pick up our food. The inside was actually cozier than photos had led me to believe, and I'll totally eat there next time. I had the tri-tip and brisket two-meat combo plate with a side of potato salad. All of it was super good! Unfortunately, none of the sides (other than my potato salad) made it into my order. No side of beans with my combo plate, and we ordered several sandwiches with slaw on the side that also didn't make it into our order. I can't be too upset since what we had was great, and if we'd eaten in instead of taking it to go, this would have been easily fixed. Overall, it's awesome to have a local BBQ joint of this quality in the Goleta area. Next time I'll make sure to double check that we got everything if we do another order for pickup! read more

Goodland BBQ - Tri-Tip and Brisket Combo Plate (with bread) - Barbeque Near Me - Goleta, California

Delicious BBQ!! Plate of yummieness!! Definitely a must try. My favorite side was the beans. Dipping my garlic bread in them, drool . Favorite meat was the pork belly. Soo buttery and tender and good flavor. Definitely a must try if you are in the Goleta area. read more

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Went here shortly after they opened, it was good, but not great, went here last Friday night and it was GREAT!! Had the Chicken, Brisket, Pulled Pork and the Porkbelly Bites. The Porkbelly Bites were nice and meaty, not fat and slimy like most places; I'd return just for those. I overheard the owners discussing catering options with the folks behind me- they were kind, detail oriented and knowledgeable; made me want to hire them! The only thing I would change is the color temperature of the lighting dining room from 5000k to 2700k, buy a box of bulbs and an hour later the food will look and feel even better. read more

Goodland BBQ - Cornbread, Porkbelly Bites, Brisket, Chicken, Pulled Pork, Macaroni Salad and Crinkle-Cut Fries... Crinkle-Cut!! - Barbeque Near Me - Goleta, California

I ordered 3 meat meal with beans (they were ok as the was the potato salad) around 7:30pm. The ribs, tri tip and hot link were so dry I couldn't eat it. It was delivered via instacart. It seem that it was left out all day.. Terrible! read more

Really disappointed, my third time eating here, I ordered the combo dinner with 2 sides of meat. The chicken was barbecued to where it was black. I asked for the barbecue sauce to be on the chicken. The chicken was so dry and There wasn't enough barbecue sauce on it. I should've got a side to go of the sauce but my error for not opening my go container before I left . 6 ounce containers of coleslaw and a container of potato salad , the portions of the chicken, two chicken legs, two small chicken legs and two small thighs and I left a tip though I was taking it out along with a soda. 36 out the door, What a rip off.! I'm so annoyed with myself because I knew that it was overpriced for what it was, but I was sort of craving barbecue chicken. I will definitely be checking out another barbecue place they won't be getting my money again. Lesson learned the hard way! read more

Good BBQ!! This place would be great but their sides all fall reeeeeally flat (I'd rate 3 stars because of that but I don't want to dock their rating). Service is great. Nice dining booths. Clean. read more

I decided to give this bbq spot another shot after having an underwhelming meal the first month they opened. I was really disappointed with the bbq I received on this visit as well. I ordered a 1/2 lb of brisket that was severely overcooked. My first thoughts biting into it was that it was yesterday's brisket and could not have been smoked today. Also had the pork belly bites that lacked flavor and hot links that were average at best. The Mac n cheese was mediocre as well. The most enjoyable part of the meal was the cornbread. It's too bad there isn't any quality bbq in Santa Barbara. read more

This place is amazing really nice and geniun people and great bbq! The CHILLI BEANS have meats in them and are delicious. Amber is the best, an amazing person who goes out of her way god bless her. read more

Ordered the brisket and beef ribs with potato and macaroni salad. Both salads lacked flavor and salt. The meat wasn't very tender but was well seasoned. Spicy bbq sauce was really good. Staff was very hospitable. read more

I must preface this review by stating I am a Kansas City native, and as such, I am a BBQ attaché. A friend from Kansas City came out for a visit, so that's double the BBQ tongs of experience of excellence. I had heard good things about Goodland BBQ, so I suggested it for dinner. The inside looked a bit dated and the white fluorescent lights burned my retinas, detracting from the diner-esque ambiance. Staff were super friendly as we placed our order for 1/2lb each of brisket. My friend chose two sides as well- Smoked Mac 'n Cheese and Chili Beans. We both ordered our beverages, Horchata, which were disappointing and quite watered down. Unfortunately our brisket was not a "cut above the rest", but rather, each of our 1/2 lb of brisket consisted of 1/4lb of only fat. We've never encountered so much fat on any brisket before. So it seemed one was not getting what one payed for. The meat also lacked flavor in and of itself- it relied heavily on the BBQ sauce to give it flavor. I did enjoy their BBQ sauces, both the spicy and sweet. The Mac 'n Cheese was ok- while the Chili-Beans were unlike any beans we had tried before with BBQ, and we ended up enjoying the beans above the other dishes we tried. read more

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Food was delicious service was great, and the location was a great stop. When you walk inside to give you a good vibe and smells good.

I had mixed feelings about this place. The trip tip sandwich was really good, seasoned well in a fresh bun. A bit parsimonious on the amount of meat, but not bad overall. The fries on the other hand, we are total train wreck. Not fully cooked, unseasoned, unappealing; ruined the experience a bit. The atmosphere was good, the staff was friendly, they had a low-key DJ in the back. A nice plus. Parking is always an issue on OT Goleta I wish I could give them 3.5 stars. read more

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We met friends here and had a delicious lunch. Among us we had the tri-tip sandwich, pork ribs, and brisket. Everything was very good, even the sides were yummy. My husband loved his coleslaw and I enjoyed my macaroni salad. read more

I ordered the classic tri tip sandwich with bbq sauce and a side of french fries. Both were served totally cold. The tri tip was tough and cold. Very disappointing meal. Won't be going back. Service was great. read more

It's pretty good food but far too pricey. Not great service. I've been here several times. The menu has many options, but the prices seem to go up and up the more you look at it. It doesn't help that there is a 3.5% surcharge for credit cards. Only once was this advertised on a sign. The service is honestly not the best. Every single time, there's always a "conflict." The last time I went, I ordered two pulled pork sandwiches. I was charged for two, but I only got one of them. I had to flag down someone to tell them that my order was incorrect. Goodland, I see what you're trying to do. I truly believe that things can change for the better, and I hope that they will. I love your food, but I wish it was a bit more affordable. read more