Stumbled upon this spot while searching around on Yelp. Very pleased! Very friendly staff, food was good. Lots of options for restaurants in SB! It was very simple. I noticed the somewhat private table up the stairs. That would be fun to have a party of 8 up there. Did not need a reservation on a Monday night, at 5. When we left, there was a wait. I would have given 5 stars but there was an ant or two in the salt shaker! read more

Amazing food! We were a walk in on theatre night and they were really busy! Nevertheless we got a spot and ordered the lamb chops and the duck! Incredible, perfectly cooked at med rare with a delectable sauce special to each meat. And the scalloped potatoes with buds of garlic...heavenly. The servers were attentive and cheerful even tho running to keep up. One the theatre crowd left it was peaceful. Don't know when we have enjoyed a meal more. read more

Pretty darn good. I loved my curry chicken. It was spot on. Husband has the seafood stew in a light Thai inspired coconut broth. We each had a glass or 3 of the house sauv blanc. No dessert today but I will say we were full. We sat upstairs on the balcony which was lively as was our waitress. The food was hot and quick! I would definitely come back here. read more

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Drinks, food and service are consistently top notch! This place is 'a must' whenever we're in Santa Barbara.

I got there 5 minutes before they opened for dinner and the door was open but a waiter told us we couldn't go in yet because they were opening in five minutes so we went to eat across the street to a wonderful Mexican restaurant. NEVER TURN AWAY A PAYING CUSTOMER! read more

Very solid food and service. Wedge of ice berg lettuce and Caesar salad for starters. Followed by local halibut, clams and linguine, followed by coconut cake. Good value, good service, good food. Pretty hard to find these days. read more

I like taking the train to Santa Barbara because it's a quiet, relaxing place. Jane is the perfect fit. The place is small but the service and food is very good. I just got the plain burger since I was planning on getting a pizza on the way back to the train. I also had iced tea. The burger was juicy and cooked to perfection. The fries were the bomb too. I liked that they bring you a small pitcher to refill your tea. This is a place I would definitely return to. read more

Jane - New American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Highly recommend this cozy and quaint restaurant in Santa Barbara. The ambiance is relaxed,open and romantic. The service is great. What I mean by great specifically is every staff member is professional and yet has a charming personality. Now when it comes to the food... The portions are generous! I had the Caesar Salad, Fried Calamari and the Flat Iron Steak with a White Sangria as my drink of choice. All dishes were cooked to perfection. Last and not least is the desserts. I chose the Strawberry Swirl Sundae. This is the perfect end to the experience. Fresh and light... it wrapped up the whole dining experience with a bow. Great Job Jane and my server Renae!!! Might be back for New Years Eve!!! read more

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Everything was Delicious! Amazing onion soup. Lots of disappointing hyped restaurants in SB. Jane is a welcome exception...exceeded expectations. read more

What a nice find! A friend of ours recommended this restaurant so we decided to have dinner here. We sat inside at a window table and were promptly waited on with waters, a basket of really good crusty French bread and our drink orders being taken. We ordered the same things off the menu, starting off with Jane's Caesar salads which came with tomato wedges and a savory Parmesan garlic dressing which I thought was a nice variation on a classic Caesar. We then each had the grilled salmon on cedar plank with mango relish and citrus sauce, accompanied with scalloped potatoes and grilled seasonal vegetables. We both agreed the salmon might have been the best salmon we had ever had! It was moist and cooked just right with the mango and citrus flavors giving it a sweet flavor which meshed perfectly with the scalloped potatoes & grilled vegetables. The only very slightly "negative" was that the glass of Cab I ordered was just OK - not bad but nothing great so perhaps if I'd chosen a different wine... Regardless, my husband enjoyed his beer and the food and also the service were both stellar, so I'm giving this 5 stars. We will be back! read more

Jane - Jane's Caesar salad - New American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Good food & good service. I have order pork chopped sooo yummy is tender and juice and also nice place to go taste.. read more

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Do not eat here. Literally inedible fish and I'm not picky. Atmosphere is cheesy and artificial. Service is slow and food is awful and overpriced. What I got for $40 (I really wish I didn't) I wouldn't eat if I was payed to eat it. There are much better restaurants in Santa Barbara and certainly less expensive. read more

It was very disappointing to go to this restaurant and they had no vegan options available. They did have a dish that they put a portabello mushroom instead of meat in, but the portion of mushroom and vegetable was so small it was more the size of an appetizer meal instead of a main course. read more

First of all how does this restaurant only have 4 stars!? That is a crime. My wife and I stumbled on this little gem walking up State street last night. I love it when you walk into a restaurant and have your mind completely blown. Everything was amazing everything. From the French Onion soup which is a pretty perfect classic example of the soup to the chocolate cake with raspberry sauce. Our entrees were perfect New York steak medium rare and cedar plank salmon not over cooked like it normally is at most places. I usually avoid chicken and fish because it is usually destroyed. And the service.not intrusive and annoying. Our server was sweet attentive and very helpful. Jane is definitely a repeater. read more

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Love everything about this place. I had a private party for a ceremony and the food, location was amazing. The services was great as well and server was very patient with us. read more

Jane restaurant hosted our wedding rehearsal dinner for 19 people this past weekend. They offered a reasonably priced prix fixe menu with three courses. The service was exceptional, and our waitress went above and beyond. I cant stress how many compliments she received. The food, including the filet mignon and cheesecake with raspberry sauce, was fantastic. The ambiance was cozy and elegant, impressing our out-of-town family. Overall, a 5/5-star experience and highly recommended to anyone looking to host a party. read more

Jane - Delicious Filet Mignon! - New American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I set up a surprise birthday party at the Jane Restaurant in Santa Barbara over the Memorial Day weekend. The event coordinator, Meagan, provided great guidance with prompt answers about all the food and set up options. We had 21 people in a reserved room. The curtains to the room were pulled back just as we got to the top of the stairs, what a surprise! What can I say, it was tons of fun! We chose one of the 3 course fixed meal options that had three main course choices and I received excellent comments on all the food. I was concerned about the service, since we were upstairs, but the staff did an excellent job, and I didn't notice any delays. Not being a big wine drinker, I had them recommend a good selection and they were all wonderful. Just a note on alcohol - no hard liquor at the Jane. As it was Memorial Day Weekend finding a place was a bit of a chore. This is a smaller restaurant with excellent service and food . They solved a lot of my problems with good advice during a time when I was having difficulty getting many restaurants to even return my calls. I don't do many reviews, but this restaurant deserves all the good words! Walking out I saw a very complimentary note to the owners from Julia Childs! If you are interested in a very nice dinner for a group of up to 20 people, this is the place to try! read more

Jane has been my favorite restaurant in SB for many years, and I hate to give it a bad rating, however, my experience this past week was sub-par. First the bad: * We were never even offered bread (typically, they bring you a few slices of delicious bread) * My duck was very undercooked * The duck was very difficult to cut, I believe, due to the fact that it was so rare and so fatty, as well as the fact that I only had a butter knife * I asked for extra sauce, but never got any * Our server was nice, but not great. She disappeared for long enough that I was never able to complain about the undercooked duck, or the lack of a better knife, or the lack of the extra sauce I asked for. The good: * The veggies and the potatoes that come with the duck, were both delicious. I've always loved this place, but now, I'm not in a hurry to go back. read more

We held a wedding reception/dinner, and the overall the feeling was this place was hit the mark. Christian our server, gave tremendous customer service and the food was prepared perfectly. All of the plates came out together and it was hot. The overall atmosphere was very quaint and comfortable! Great experience, we definitely comeback. Thank you! read more

Very cute sweet spot in Santa Barbara that has such a beautiful ambience. Food was great. Definitely recommend if your visiting ! I met Jane the owner, she was also very nice and friendly! read more

Jane - New American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

This is my absolute favorite lunch spot in Santa Barbara! Since I have now been there multiple times and have eaten almost every hamburger on the menu - I can say that this is the place for the BEST burgers in SB! Homemade buns, perfectly grilled meat patty, addictive French fries - you can't go wrong. Everything is so fresh and made in their kitchen. This location is an oasis from the hustle and bustle of State Street. Service is excellent and consistent. Bottom line is you should head up to Jane for a lovely lunch any chance you can! Their wine selection is also fantastic and I recommend a nice bottle of wine with your lunch and then a nice, slow, enjoyable meal! read more

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Service was off the wall. Food was mouth watering delicious. Must have the coconut cake..Awesome. read more

My son & I took an evening stroll last night down State. (Masks On!). He had a craving for their Chicken Alfredo so while walking he called in his order. It was ready promptly when we arrived to pick up. He raced us home to his place (driving to fast for Mom), eager to gobble down the tasty dish and their yummy bread. Our dog Shyne enjoyed the few bites he begged for as well : ) Here is a picture of them with full tummy's after eating. Thank you Jane! read more

Jane - Son & dog after full tummies eating delicious food from Jane. - New American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Stew was good, halibut was grilled too dry and not flavorful, complimentary bread wasn't worth the calories or space it took in my stomach...but: coconut cake was devine and worth a separate trip just for dessert! read more

We're happy to be able to support our local restaurants again and Jane is a great local spot to come to! The chicken piccata is definitely a great choice, you can't go wrong with this entree. We had to try the famous coconut cake and it did not disappoint! I can't wait to go back again. #socialdistancedinner read more

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The BEST dinner place and staff. We ordered a burger and pasta dish and both were amazingly delicious!! I had the pleasure of speaking with the owner and she shared with me the story behind the place. Family oriented staff that make you feel welcome and Five star food experience. I can't wait till I am back im SB to go here again for dinner. Thanks Jane staff! read more

Made a reservation at 8 o clock. We arrived at 730 and they let us in early because they had seats available. The waiter starts by bringing over two glasses of water and a pitcher of water so we could refill our own water glass whenever we finished. +1 points for this. However, the pitcher wasn't useful to us because whenever we were low on water, the waiter would come over and pour us water FROM that pitcher. Very very attentive waiter! I applaud you. Firestone Red Rings & Spicy Herb Cream (9) - OMGGGGGGGGGG. The first bite I took, I swear I went to heaven. My mouth couldn't thank me enough :O (that's me eating an onion ring or being absolutely amazed) But after a while, it started to weigh me down. The batter on the onion ring was heavy (although it wasn't exactly greasy). But the spicy herb cream sauce worked SOO WELLL with the onion rings. Without this sauce, it would just be a typical appetizer dish. But with the sauce, it probably goes down as one of the best appetizers I have ever eaten. I kept thinking about this dish at night before I fell asleep, despite not being hungry at all! Now everytime I eat an onion ring, I'll think of this sauce. That spicy herb cream sauce...I will find out the secret recipe. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/jane-santa-barbara?select=nM4MBsC5FAEJi43QxXl-rA#i9yyROzfU3xs1Im0XWkPUw Veal Marsala Mushrooms & Fresh Herbs *Served with Vegetables & Fettuccine (18) - The veal was delicious. The vegetables were cooked down so much that it just melted in your mouth. My friend said the wine sauce was a bit too much and it could have been more reduced. But if you like the taste of marsala wine, then you should get this dish. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/jane-santa-barbara?select=nM4MBsC5FAEJi43QxXl-rA#nM4MBsC5FAEJi43QxXl-rA Fettuccine & Homemade Lamb Sausage Spinach, Tomatoes, Roast Garlic & Cream (15) - The lamb was more tender than the veal. Both were delicious though. The cream was thick and it was not too heavy nor light. It was the perfect balance. One of the coolest things about the plate was the garlic. Instead of chopping up garlic, they leave the garlic in cloves. But the garlic was so cooked down, the texture was similar to mashed potatoes. I mistakenly thought they put a gnocchi on my plate, but I realized it being garlic. +1 points for creativity for including the garlic in this form. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/jane-santa-barbara?select=nM4MBsC5FAEJi43QxXl-rA#BhzRPSiNjgumbixsdrIZ0g Overall, the food was great, the service was amazing, the atmosphere was good. And yes, I'll definitely come back if I'm ever in the area. read more

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Jane has a great quiet date night type of atmosphere. I went there for a work dinner and was seated upstairs. For a date night, get a table on the balcony / terrace, it looked really serene! For appetizers we got the onion rings (nice balsamic glaze on top!) and fried calamari. It was good! For dinner, I got the filet mignon, which came with an herb cream sauce and veggies and scalloped potatoes. Filet mignon was cooked perfectly! Medium rare was very tender! I loved the herb cream. The scalloped potatoes were a bit cold but not bad. My coworkers got the duck and lamb chops and it looked pretty good! Oh -- get the coconut cake. It's fluffy, creamy and to die for. Overall it was a nice experience - I think I enjoyed it more than Opal next door, but Opal does have to die for scalloped potatoes! I'd come back to Jane for a date night! read more

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In terms of major cities in California, San Diego, San Francisco and Los Angeles have always had a special place in my heart. But with this recent trip up to central California, it seems that Santa Barbara will be making this triad of favorites a quartet. It's been a while since I've been in Downtown Santa Barbara... so long that I hardly remember it. Nonetheless, I fell instantly head over heels for this little section of the coastal city. With its impressive landmarks and affable locals, what's not to love? And of course, a block of restaurants that would make any epicure squeal with delight. On this particular night, we decided to try Jane, a restaurant just a couple stores down from the prodigious Arlington Theatre, and we were far from disappointed. We were seated immediately at 6 or so on a Friday night, in a stunning ambiance. The menu is full of original dishes that play up what would otherwise be considered traditional. After a minute or so, our group decided on splitting the "Pots" of Eggplant Pate and Olive Tapenade and the Goat Cheese Pancakes with Smoked Salmon as appetizers. I ordered the Half Papaya & Dungeness Crab salad, two others the Veal Marsala and the last person ordered the Grilled Duck Breast. We already planned ahead on finishing the meal with a slice of Coconut Cake. Since we ended up sharing everything anyway, here's my take on it all: "Pots" of Eggplant Pate and Olive Tapenade Though both "pots" (which were really just cups) of pate and tapenade were very good, I liked the eggplant pate just a bit better because it had a softer texture and flavor. The olive tapenade was just a bit bitter, but still very tasty. Goat Cheese Pancakes with Smoked Salmon Though at first glance it doesn't look like much, I couldn't agree more with the serving. Goat cheese can be extremely rich, and too much of it can really kill a dish with a lot of potential. So in this case, having a smaller portion for this type of dish, just a little salty and creamy but flavorfully harmonious in every way, was ideal. Veal Marsala WOW. The veal could not have been cooked any better! Though thin, it was so juicy and the marsala sauce was to DIE for. Smoky and earthy, I could have eaten this dish ten times over. Not to mention, the side dishes - linguine and mixed vegetables - were also good, attesting that they pay attention to EVERYTHING, not just the main. Grilled Duck Breast Though just the tiniest bit gamey for my taste, the duck was also cooked to perfection. The wine sauce added sophistication as did the sauteed ginger. Yum! Half Papaya & Dungeness Crab salad Unfortunately, there was one thing that held this whole entire experience back - this salad. Otherwise, Jane would have absolutely been five stars in my book. There was hardly any dungeness crab to be seen, and the portion was, admittedly, pretty small for a meal salad. Don't get me wrong - the salad was fresh and the curry dressing that came with it was delicious, but if the table had not shared everything, I probably would have left Jane still hungry. Last but not least.... Coconut Cake WOW. Light, fluffy, moist, sweet... everything you would want to find in a great cake. The anglaise that came with it was thin and creamy and -- this description does not do justice for this wonderful dessert. Jane is a great place to dine. The service is quick, the food is outstanding and the ambiance is one-of-a-kind. My only regret was ordering a salad... but otherwise, everything else was terrific! I can't wait to be back in Downtown Santa Barbara!! read more

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Jane is a cute restaurant. It looks small from the outside, but is actually pretty large. They have seating on the first floor, 2 second floor areas and a patio on the second floor. They have a pretty good selection of food on the menu. ===Service=== From the beginning the service was friendly. The hostess greeted us with a smile and sat us up on the second floor. Our waitress was very helpful in choosing a dish. Great service. ===Food=== El Macho burger: Pasilla chile, jack cheese, avocado, onion, tomato and a spicy chipotle aioli. The burger wasn't spicy at all, but it was still good. I love any juicy burger that is topped with avocado. 4/5 Grilled chicken breast: Cilantro, Anaheim chiles, onions, tomatoes and cream. The sauce wasn't too heavy which I thought it was going to be. The chicken was cooked perfectly with the skin on. It was also served with steamed broccolini and a scalloped potato. The scalloped potato was just absolutely delicious! 4/5 Coconut cake: I'm not a huge fan of coconut. Actually I'm more towards the side that hates coconuts, but this cake was so light and fluffy and not too sweet. It was a great dessert to end the meal. Next time I'm in Santa Barbara I will gladly come back to Janes. I also recommend you trying it out for yourself since I had a great time and a delicious meal here at Janes. read more

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We had a lovely evening here. We had the special beet grapefruit salad which I loved, grilled artichoke and aioli was perfectly prepared, linguini and clams best I've had with big clams in shell and my husband had a great chicken Marsala. Service excellent! Always a great meal read more

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Jane should be on the top of the list when in Santa Barbara. The food is delicious;?Farm to table fresh. The coconut cake is heavenly! And the service excellent, the staff is kind and attentive. I don't give a five star review lightly however Jane definitely deserves it! read more

Jane - Coconut cake - New American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

5 stars due to the service alone. The tall male host was a bit...snooty. However, Tony is phenomenal -- we called ahead and spoke with him on the phone and when we arrived he was exceptionally courteous, hospitable, and took fantastic care of us. We'd come back just for Tony. Reyah our server was also tremendous and very friendly and accommodating. She did a fabulous job as our server. The food was also quite good. As good as any of the great places in SB. The lamb chops and duck were delicious. Ps -- wait for the balcony seating, it's worth it. read more

I love the ambience. We sat upstairs on the balcony, and had a great view of the hills, and could hear the guitarist playing downstairs in the theater as this music echoed throughout. I ordered some kind of seafood mix, which I loved, and my husband ordered a steak, which he thought was just mediocre. So that's why I'm giving four stars. But my dish was excellent, and so was the service! read more

Just stopped here for lunch as we were passing through Santa Barbara. I fully enjoyed my meal. I ordered the steak sandwich and my husband ordered the fish sandwich. Both were incredibly delicious,m. The baguette that the steak sandwich was on, was fresh and perfectly toasted... I struggled with wanting to finish the whole thing, but being too full. Plus I wanted to save a little room for the coconut cake. We ordered the coconut cake for desert. It was light and creamy and not overly sweet. The layers of buttercream and a nice saltiness that complimented the sauce that went with it. I definitely recommend ordering the cake if you happen to stop in here to eat. When in Santa Barbara again, I will definitely stop by to try their dinner menu. read more

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Sometimes food is good and sometimes food is phenomenal, our dinner tonight was phenomenal! Service and food were excellent. Chicken piccata was amazing Coconut cake was out of this world. You can not go wrong is you eat here. It's not cheap but worth every penny. read more

Pleasantly surprised, exceeded expectations. Sole dinner with blueberry sauce was delicious! Highly recommend this. Everything good, priced fairly. Very friendly and cute decor. read more

Food was very good, decor is nice, our service (male) needed improvement. Reservations are advisable as this is a popular restaurant. Upstairs seating was quieter. read more

What a beautiful little date spot in the heart of Downtown Santa Barbara! The ambiance here was simply perfect! We had a RSVP for a early dinner so we got to literally pick our seat so we sat right by the window. But they also have a nice fireplace or even balcony seating if you're looking for an nice private area for your party. The service was top notch the entire night with our awesome waiter and hostess definitely giving full service! http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=FNbWLCaAqciNgpZhKjgw9Q&userid=RS4AjuF4glgClCkdgD4nDA The menu is pretty much full of modern American cuisines ranging from your burgers, pasta and salads. Also checkout the daily special menu for the chef's special selections of the day. The portion side and all pretty large so be prepared for a the on-coming food coma! Don't say i didn't warn you! We started off with the highly acclaimed Firestone Red Rings & Spicy Herb Cream. This definitely did not disappoint and was actually a very interesting take on the usual onion ring. The spicy and sweet balsamic vinegar mixture drizzled on top of the rings gave each bite another level of flavor boost along with the creamy spicy herb cream dipping sauce. This was literally a party in your mouth as each crunchy bite was quite simply "an organism in your mouth" lol http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=yaHM4tc5QgJhf_arir7FHg&userid=RS4AjuF4glgClCkdgD4nDA Our main entree selections included: El Macho Burger: Pasilla Chile, Avocado, Jack Cheese, Tomato, Red Onions & Spicy Chipotle Mayonnaise served with seasoned fries. This was another outstanding selection with the super moist angus burger kicked up a notch by the spicy chile and pepper jack and super tangy chipotle mayo. I think i literally wharfed this burger down in record time, YES it was that delicious... or maybe i was just hungry? ermo... http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=dQyNaQcFQZ1Og4FraB8RUg&userid=RS4AjuF4glgClCkdgD4nDA Fettuccine & Homemade Lamb Sausage Spinach, Tomatoes, Roast Garlic & Cream. This was probably the least fav dish of the night. The sauce was alittle on the dry side, although the lamb sausage was perfectly cooked and full of flavor. If you're not a garlic fan definitely skip this dish too as you literally get mouth fulls of roasted garlic cloves with each bite. Or if you're on a hot date you'd probably want to push those gloves to the side. http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=kLFayL9iabqSFC6Xaridaw&userid=RS4AjuF4glgClCkdgD4nDA For dessert we had the creme brulee. Sadly i was abit disappointed with this brulee. It was definitely alittle soft compared to the typical french cremes as if they didn't steam it long enough. Strangely it also seemed like they steamed the brulee part as it was super chewy instead of the usual hard sugary crunch you would expect. But hey it was still good, but not the best i've had... http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=I1UCBT-nLdaGUG0ouqdqBA&userid=RS4AjuF4glgClCkdgD4nDA read more

Great service. The place is really nice, good food that came out quickly. Drinks were great: Waiting time was good, constantly checked up on us. read more