Enjoyed a sunset dinner here during our stay at the Ritz Carlton Bacara. Service and staff were…read moreincredible. Our server Lexie was super attentive and kind. Food and drinks were delicious. Unbeatable view. Would dine here again!

Service was great. People were great. Food, ESPECIALLY for the price, was mediocre at best…read more Used to eat here when it was The Bistro. Really enjoyed that spot. Had some of my favorite avocado toast of all time. We're locals and wanted to go to a place to celebrate. Thought we'd try this new spot to do just that. My margarita was $25 per glass. It was good. Smaller drink for the price. But fine. We ordered the zucchini fritters, which were absolutely amazing. Everything else that came after it was a huge letdown. The $36 wagyu burger was super dry. Heard someone else who also ordered it asking for at least an aioli sauce for it bc they seemed to also believe it was also dry and bland. Got the focaccia sandwich that was also dry, bland, and pretty salty. Fries it came with were good. For desert got the olive oil cake with a scoop of ice cream. The scoop of ice cream was delicious, but almost the same price as the cake? Weird. And the cake was also super dry and bland. Went to use the bathroom and none of the stalls were clean. Looked similar to a gas station bathroom. Spent over $250 and left feeling pretty disappointed. Definitely will take our business elsewhere. Won't be coming back.

Came here for a business event. The whole property was beautiful. This bar and kitchen had great…read moreseating options and nice patio seating with scenic views. SERVICE: We had pretty good service throughout our stay. At times it was busy with multiple events going on but they managed the crowds pretty well. FOOD: Very tasty here at the "O". Lots of options. If you are staying here, this lobby bar is a great option.

Dropped our son off at college and decided to stay here for the weekend. My husband was craving…read morenachos and Ameen at the O'Bar said he would see what they could do in the kitchen. He came back with the most delicious nachos my husband has ever had His service and the food was absolutely amazing

The waiter asked us if we were celebrating a special occasion, but for us, it was simply another…read morefun dinner night out. LOL. Little did we know that our first visit to Marisella would take us into such a lovely restaurant with a beautiful ocean view! We came for the STEAKS...yummy yum, and we certainly weren't disappointed. This was our fifth steak restaurant of the week, and so far, Marisella had the best steak dinner we'd experienced. My date is a true steak professional and strict carnivore--he knows his meat because, after all, that's pretty much all he eats! Ha! He said it was the best ribeye he'd had all week. The previous one he tried was TOUGH! Eeew! It was actually my first time trying a ribeye because I usually order filet mignon. My filet was, as expected, wonderfully tender, but the ribeye surprised me in the best way. It was incredibly flavorful and beautifully balanced, with just the right amount of rich, delicious fat--which we both absolutely love! The service was excellent as well. Every staff member was so polite, respectful, and attentive. I especially appreciated their gentle, pleasant communication, which made the entire experience feel even more special. Thank you, Marisella, for such a fun and delicious dinner! We had a wonderful time and will definitely be back again soon! Yay!

Marisella was easily one of my favorite dining experiences in Santa Barbara. The restaurant is…read moreinside the Ritz-Carlton Bacara, and the entire atmosphere is elegant, sophisticated, and beautiful without feeling stuffy. Our server was absolutely fantastic. She was so professional, quick, polite, and genuinely friendly that I honestly wondered if she was the manager. She had that fresh, confident energy where you can tell someone really knows what they're doing and actually enjoys taking care of their guests. And the FOOD... wow. The whipped ricotta with honey and black pepper was probably my favorite thing I tasted all night. Creamy, slightly sweet, perfectly balanced -- I could have eaten the entire plate. The black truffle Wagyu carpaccio was incredible. The steak practically melted in my mouth, and the truffle flavor made it feel so decadent without being overwhelming. The spicy rigatoni alla vodka was also SO good fresh, rich, full of flavor, and exactly the kind of pasta you keep going back And I have to mention my virgin "Gossip Girl" drink because it was delightful! fresh, refreshing, and honestly such a fun drink. Everything from the food to the service to the beautiful setting felt elevated. This is definitely the kind of place I would come back to for a special dinner. Marisella really delivered. Thank you

I am lame and didn't make much conversation, but the bartenders made great drinks. I stopped in for…read moreone and left after my third. Good jazz music playing, dark, clean. Great bar!

What an amazing hidden gem in Goleta!…read more While visiting the town, we were looking for a lounge walking distance from our hotel. We found this cool spot via yelp. A for atmosphere. You are transformed into a tiki/tropical/ vintage/bohemian not sure what to call it atmosphere. Super mellow and chill. We sat at a corner couch across from the bar. Comfy and relaxing, and dim lighting. Drink menu was diverse. Great selection. From cocktails to all types of alcohol. With an average price range of $15. Bartender knew his craft. All drinks ordered were great! C for service. The service dept needs some help, and I get it, with one person serving 15+ people. It is impossible to provide a5 star service. Initially service was great with a smile when we first arrived @ 6 pm. But soon after the bar became super busy. The wait was 20-30 minutes for an order. It was time to leave. We asked for our check and it came non-itemized. If it was 2 or 4 drinks that would be fine, but we were party of 3 with over 10 drinks. Then we had to wait again after asking for an itemized check. Waiter stated they need to hand write as their "machine" was not working. That took more time than needed. Ahhhhhh.... Ah well.. you can't get it all. Hence the 3.5 stars. I recommend, to sit at the bar and maybe pay cash to avoid hurdles I experienced.

Entrees were delicious- we did steak and lobster pasta. Mashed potatoes and broccolini were also…read moreoutstanding. Appetizers were just alright, though. The ahi tuna poke was disappointing; it just mostly tastes like soy sauce. The service was good, and they comped our dessert since it was an anniversary dinner.

Decided to stop in at Ellwood for happy hour. They call it Golden Hour? We love Goleta beach and…read moremiss the restaurant that was there, so decided to give Ellwood a try. Great greetings and helpful staff. Sat at bar for a little unwind time, drink and snack. We love a good calamari ( always looking for the best in the area). Ordered a beer and house Chardonnay. Great tasting house Chardonnay and great beers on tap. Then we ordered the calamari; unfortunately cannot recommend. The calamari was so salty you could not eat more than one piece. I am sensitive to salty so I let it to my husband decide, but he could not eat it as well. We had to send it back. The service became noticeably cooler after that :(. Sorry, but I am just telling you what could be improved.

Not enough stars to give this place!!! Andrew the bartender (pictured) is fast, efficient, friendly…read moreand makes you feel at home. The entire staff is awesome including the owners!! It's a Cheers vibe!!

I love this place and miss it so much! It's a true local spot with delicious appetizers and a solid…read morehappy hour menu that makes it easy to come back again and again. The bar itself is the perfect size -- small, cozy, and welcoming without feeling cramped. There's a pool table and a music machine, which adds to the laid-back vibe and makes it a fun place to hang out with friends. On big game days, I definitely recommend getting there early since the parking lot is on the smaller side. The drinks are affordable and actually taste good, which isn't always guaranteed. The servers are friendly, attentive, and make you feel genuinely welcomed every time. Overall, this place is all about good people, good drinks, and good times exactly what you want from a neighborhood bar.

When in Santa Barbara, Caya is a pretty good spot with nice vibes to grab brunch without the…read moremadness. Great service with a smile goes a long way. I ordered the Cali omelet served with avocado, country potatoes, a pancake sub and a refreshing cranberry mimosa. All was pretty good and certainly hit the spot. I definitely would like to see what the evening service is like.

Went here for happy hour today. Server was grumpy…read more Quesadilla came out wrong. Asada was dry and hard to chew. Hummus was good but the pita was burnt and also very stale... do not recommend. They don't have any clean tequilas... not a lot of options for tequila in general. Waste of calories basically.

Great happy hour on the rooftop. The antipasto plate was good. The bartenders need more…read moreexperience. Our first martini was prepared "dirty" which we didn't order. We sent them back. The second was also not prepared properly but we drank them anyway. They had a slight pink tone and we suspect that a red sweet vermouth was used instead of dry vermouth.

Nice ambiance, and great servers. Unfortunately food is just ok. Frozen fish sticks are served for…read morethe tacos as well fish and chips. Avoid those. Disappointing.