Kyle&#x27;s Kitchen

I got the chilaquiles half red and green with scrambled eggs. We were seated pretty quickly and our…read moreorder was taken as soon as we sat down. The interior reminds me of old country.

Home Plate Grill isn't the best food you'll ever have, but it gets the job done. The menu is solid,…read morethe prices are fair, and it's consistent. What really makes it worth going to, though, is the convenience and the service. The staff is always friendly and on top of things, which goes a long way. It's also right next to their sister sports bar, Rounding Third, which makes it an easy spot to grab food before or after a drink. The whole setup just works. I'm a fan and will definitely be coming back.

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On The Alley - Goleta

3.8(330 reviews)

2.9 mi

Four of us ate at OTA on Oct 17. Two had fish and chips, very good. Unknown what the fish was (not…read morecod), maybe swai, but good. I added a little Tobasco to the house tartar sauce, as it is a little bland. Another diner had the crispy fish sandwich, which was huge, I think is from the same process as with fish & chips (deep fried). Fourth party elected a breakfast of fried eggs, sausage and french toast. She said the french toast was among the best ever. Sausage didn't seem to be pork, maybe turkey, but 'OK.' I also had the Danish Red beer, which was nice with my meal. But I'd still like to know the type fish they use for F & C.

Stopped by On The Alley for breakfast. Upon entering, the staff were very friendly even though…read morethey were having credit card machine issues. I went with a breakfast burrito which turned out to be HUGE. The burrito took a few minutes but it came out hot and fresh. Flavor-wise, it was a solid burrito. You have the option of indoor or outdoor seating. Of course the weather is perfect during breakfast hours. Would definitely go back.

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Chilaquiles

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Fish taco and Baja shrimp taco

Timber's Roadhouse

3.9(247 reviews)

4.3 mi

My family recently hosted a rehearsal party on Friday night. The bridal party was a little late so…read morewe appreciated the kitchen, trying to catch up and making sure everyone has serve served before the bar and the kitchen were closed. The biggest highlight revolved around the staff working so hard making sure everything was cleared for us as well as making sure if any food orders were missing or there was someone missing their food. I ordered the chicken sandwich and I was absolutely blown away by how large it was and how flavorful their steak fries were. I'll have to try ther barbecue the next time I'm around!

Whatever you do, DO NOT DRIVE INTO THE TRAILER PARK BEHIND IT. You have to enter via the 76 gas…read morestation parking lot. I will update with a food review in a bit Update - the food was... forgettable. The oxtail mac and cheese had watery sauce. The duck confit had no red wine flavor. The french dip was surprisingly flavorless.

Beautiful bar

Steak Alfredo Pasta

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Oreo Milkshake

Habit Burger & Grill

3.6(78 reviews)

2.6 mi

I placed my order and mentioned that I wanted a Coke and a Diet Coke with my 2 burgers…read more She proceeded to take my order And when I paid obviously the tip was asked before my card was ran And she handed me 2 cups Just to find out that they only offered Pepsi products I tried to get my money back for the sodas and she said sorry that is such a big problem

The manager here is so incredibly rude and mean. She's is extremely unprofessional and had horrible…read morecustomer service

Classic charburger and chicken club

Tempura Green Beans. 3 stars. IG: @amei.eats

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BBQ Bacon Char. 3 stars. IG: @amei.eats

Cal Taco

3.8(254 reviews)

3.4 mi

I was recommended this place by an old friend and I had no idea it was there! I ordered their…read moredouble char burger meal and a steak burrito and it was delicious! The fries were definitely the star of the show and I could eat them all day. Steak fries are hard to find unless you're eating at a steakhouse so having these so readily available. Their steak/carne asada in their burrito is also so good. I reminds me of the carne asada I would eat during a party at my Tia's house so having it whenever I have the cravings really helps! I'm looking forward to having more fries and more steak!

Burger with 3 patties and 3 cheeses.... So. Very. Yummy…read more Love that this is like the original habit style burger. I was in the mood for regular onions not grilled ... it had that fresh taste as well. Fries were super filling and enjoyed the salsa bar to add a little kick to my options of sauces. Thanks you for the great burger and friendly service!

Inside seating.

Charburger 3x3 combo

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Menu 1: charburgers and tortas and tacos, oh my

Kyle's Kitchen

3.8(211 reviews)

2.8 mi

Burgers and chicken sandwich were pretty good. Service was fine. I took a star off because of the…read morefries. My fellow diners' were fine; my batch - barely warm, and not well-seasoned. I will definitely go back though. For a burger and a shake.

I've been going to Kyle's since they opened in 2014. I love their burgers. I love their story…read morebehind the restaurant. I don't live in Santa Barbara so I only get to Kyle's when I'm in town (3-4 times a year). And this is always my go-to spot. The experience today was amazing in terms of the food. My Mountain Climber was perfect! I'm boring and usually this is the only one I get, but that's because of how good it is. I feel like their patties have gotten bigger since I was last here. No complaints about the service, and no complaints about the ambiance. I always love sitting in the booth and playing the quiz game that's on the surrounding monitors. One thing to note is that if you're ordering on the app, it doesn't seem to always include the seasonal specials. When I arrived at the store (after ordering online) there were some in-house specials that looked particular interesting that I'd have been interested in. All in all, this is a wonderful place that comes with a wonderful story.

Mint chocolate chip shake

Birthday cake shake

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Santa Barbara Fish Market and Restaurant - Goleta

4.5(241 reviews)

3.1 mi

We'd heard about their fresh fish so this place was definitely on my wife's must visit list for our…read moretrip. I like the set up of this location compared to the Santa Barbara one. This one sits in a strip mall so there is plenty of free parking and seats to eat at. My wife was bummed that there was no more sea urchin to be bought when we pulled in at dinner time but the fried fish taco special was too good to pass up so we both ordered that, the kiddo got the grilled salmon plate, and we also got a bowl of clam chowder to share. All the food was delicious! The fish tacos were the way I like them- a big piece of fish with cabbage, a little pico de gallo, and a dollop of sauce- not too many overpowering flavors to let the fish be the star of the show. The clam chowder was creamy with plenty of clams, and the salmon plate had great salmon that was cooked nicely (still moist) and what was likely an entire avocado sliced up on the plate. Great food, we'd definitely come back!

The employee taking my order was extremely friendly and delightful to speak with. She was helpful…read morein explaining the menu options and the different oysters of the day. Really enjoyed the fresh oysters here. The smallest, most expensive one (they had a few different ones that day so I tried one of each) was understandably the tastiest and creamiest of the bunch. The other ones were good too, and all of them had a salty brine on them. They also provided some lemon wedges, marinara (?) sauce, and hot sauce. The fried soft-shell crab burger was interesting to try once, not particularly my taste but if you like fried soft-shell crab it could be great for you. I would like to come back, especially for the fresh oysters. Hoping to try some other menu items next time.

Indoor market

Dirty Fries

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Spicy Salmon Poke Bowl

FB Isla Vista

4.1(1.5k reviews)

2.6 mi

Food: By far-- the…read morebest nachos in the world. The entire menu is amazing you cannot go wrong. The portions are huge. Nachos can be shared easily between two people. This time we got the nachos which are always amazing. The food is always fresh! Service: Very simple. It's an assembly line type of build your own plate. The staff is always kind and FAST. If you see a line do not be worried about the wait. Ambiance: Seats outside 4 tables inside the restaurant very chill place to eat. Have been coming here since undergrad years and will continue to come here every now and again. Usually it's about 2 times a month

I used to come to freebirds all the time in highschool - nearly 15 years ago- and it was the best,…read moresuper tasty and always hit the spot. I recently returned and got exactly what I used to get and was disappointed in the lack of seasoning/flavor in general. I saw someone else comment that chipotle has more flavor and I'm inclined to agree-especially when it comes to the chicken. Service is always friendly and fast and I always want to support a local business over a national chain, but I'm sad to say I don't know if I'll be returning after spending $25 for a bland experience.

Chicken Nachos

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Interior

The Nugget

3.6(248 reviews)

0.1 mi

I've been to The Nugget twice and each time so far has been very pleasant…read more The food has been reallyy delicious, offering some of the best fettuccine alfredo I've had at a locally owned restaurant compared to others throughout California. Our server Monserrat recommended some excellent choices to my friends on my second visit. With her easy going personality and humor she made the visit a lot more memorable! The place has a ton of western looking decorations that are quite interesting to look at with some pretty decent tunes to listen to while waiting for your food. I would forsure be coming here more often and bringing more people to enjoy the food with me!

Fries and chicken tenders were good and crispy. Tasted like quality chicken strips. Ranch dressing…read morewas good. Nice waitress. Cool vibe inside, dark, and bar is full of people for lunch time. Out friend got a double Jack and coke and felt like a triple so that was a bonus for him! They don't hold back on the value!

Ladies bathroom- all of the fixtures were copper!

Tri Tip Torta Special

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World Famous Margarita

Shalhoob’s Magnolia

3.2(115 reviews)

1.3 mi

Great place! Open and airy atmosphere! Delicious…read morefood....tacos are really good!!!Slightly rude order taker. Overall big thumbs up!

Such a great spot for a delicious lunch. And the indoor and outdoor patio spaces are spacious and…read morecomfortable. Monica at the counter made some ideal dining suggestions. And every thing paired well with their on-tap beers, juices, and cocktails. And Gonzalo made sure food came out hot! Favorites have been their Tri-Tip, BBQ Glazed Pork Ribs, Pulled Pork Tacos, Tri-Tip Chili, and the Little Gem Salad. And still so much on their menu to try. Just gotta make sure to have my bib ready. Daily Specials are always a nice treat, with the Monday Fried Chicken Sando being my favorite. And don't get me started about their FOOTBALL SUNDAY Breakfast. They open at 9:30 am Sundays.

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The ordering counter

Fried Chicken Sandwich

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Always delicious reasons to be at Shalhoob's.

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Cali's Finest A.

9 years ago

Went in today around 11 before lunch rush. Was at the register ready to order waitress just stud there looked at me didnt say anything keeped doing what she was doing. I had to tell her i was ready for her to take my order. Took my order put in my info for my points she started to help another customer i ended putting in my own cc info my self since she was talking so long.. ( they should just have a self service) once i got my food my soup was cold. I like kyles food but there service isnt always the best last time i came i ordered the california club to go. When i got back to work the burger didnt have a chicken patty it was just lettuce and a bun??. read more

Amanda H.

173

10 years ago

I had a great casual lunch experience at kyles. I wasn't originally going to come and try this place because it is a little out of the way for me and I do live right next to a silver greens which are owned by the same company. But since I needed some lunch before doing some grocery shopping I stopped here and I'm glad I did, not only did the soup/salad combo taste great, it was extremely filling! For less than 10$ it's hard to find this quality in Santa Barbara. I really like this place actually more than silver greens and I hope they open up more! Great food and they stand for a great cause which just warms your heart! I'll definitely be back :) read more

Caiden B.

9 years ago

I got a bacon burger here and it's actually pretty good. The reason I gave this restaurant 3 stars is because the burger patty is really small, and although I like a lot of lettuce the majority of the burger was lettuce. Flavor was on point though. It was like eating a burger at a bbq, has that smoky, char, flavor to the meat. And the fries are good but what I got was fragments of fries(a bunch of tiny pieces which made it hard to eat). Overall, flavor is great. read more

Jon H.

9 years ago

Super disappointed in the Veggie burger, I think they microwaved a frozen one. I am vegetarian and eat allot of veggie burgers, they need a bit of char to them to bring out the flavor. It was like uncooked bean. Yuck. Veggies/Bun/Fries were great, I took out the burger and ate it meatless. bumbed because Im always looking for good vegetarian option. If I was dinig in I would have returned it but it was delivered by SB Menus read more

Susan Y.

11 years ago

They got a good thing here. It reminds me of those trendy burger joints that are springing up all over LA right now except the price actually makes sense. For the price these are the best in town. For like 10 bucks you get a full on meal that's actually good quality, not some fast food joint. Their drinks are very good as well. i'm yet to try it sparkling, that's next for me, but their berrylicious lemonade is very good. read more

Caliopie S.

1 year ago

I have no idea what your burger meat is like because I am a vegetarian and ordered your absolutely disgusting garden burger rip off for over 10.00$. I gagged 1/2 of it down because of the price I paid. It was raw in the middle tasteless and the thought of it makes me gag. PLEASE remove it from your menu it is a rip off. read more

Stacy S.

11 years ago

The burger was really good. The fries were alright. The green lemonade was probably one of the nastiest things I've ever had. I do not recommend that to anyone. The staff is pretty friendly. The place is packed, line out the door and they really need a larger seating area, which is a good problem I guess. read more

Riley B.

12 years ago

I went to Kyle's with a friend a mine, hoping it was as good as all the buzz it had received. We felt the food was fresh, tasty and the right alternative to all the mundane restaurants in Goleta. Highly recommend their delicious Burgers; very meaty and reasonably priced. What more could you ask for!? read more

Diego M.

9 years ago

Staff was super cool; and the food was great. I had the burger, tomato soup and side salad. Each item was tasty and well prepared. The soup was not salty (like many palces). The place was clean and fairly busy on a Sat. I will be back read more

Kyleigh W.

9 years ago

Kyle's has great burgers and salads. I love that you can mix and match items on the menu. It is kid friendly with a chalk wall. They donate a portion of the proceeds to charities. This is one of my family's favorite places! read more

Brian C.

11 years ago

Surprisingly good for the price and menu. Fun atmosphere, they donate proceeds to good causes. The brioche buns are off the hook delicious! The wedge salad paired with a Kyle's classic burger is a great combo. read more

Heather D.

180

9 years ago

The Man Up burger was fantastic! The fries had some good flavor, but were too soft for my taste. The berry lemonade was delicious! The place has a fun atmosphere, too! I recommend it for a good lunch. read more

Brandon R.

9 years ago

We have been here many times and the food is always great. Although my friend is not fond of the tuna steak sandwich. She found very tough membranes in the tuna. So stick with the burgers and salads. read more

Kaleb P.

10 years ago

Kyle's Kitchen burgers are amazing. I'm gluten free so I get em lettuce wrapped. Not always thrilled about a lettuce wrap but they are solid here. Their fries are great too. Great value over all. read more

Adrian A.

4 years ago

Consistently good service and food every time! Whether it is a chicken sandwich or burger . The fries are pretty good comparatively too. Their dessert options are pretty good as well! read more

Clay S.

10 years ago

Service and atmosphere is great, but the food is a little overrated. Ingredients are fresh but the portions are small and not the tastiest. The price though is very affordable. read more

Mick M.

9 years ago

This is my favorite place in the shoppi center for lunch. I can order online at work then walk over and pick up my food. The french fries and lemonades are amazing! read more

Elijah B.

1 year ago

so handsome best guy ever he loves LeBron James he loves mango six 7 AM. He loves to glaze LeBron. He almost forgot my 67 sauce he was so happy and handsome read more

Rob G.

10 years ago

Worst fries I have ever eaten. Place smelled fishy and was filthy. Feel ripped off and think it's a con. Just don't waste ur money here. Absentee management read more

Amy Z.

2 months ago

It's been a month. No one's contacted me. I went back two more times and told - call leave a vm. When vm is full. Told manger would call. Never did read more

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