Enjoy coming here for the tri-tip nachos and going on a stroll through state street. Love there burgers and tacos too but the tri-tip nachos is what keeps me coming back Staff is always nice and the place is pretty pet and family friendly read more

M Kitchen - Tri-tip nachos - American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

First time here We came during lunch time on a Sunday. Our kids were wanting their usual assortment of fried foods and we found a place that both parents and kids could find items from the menu. Order your food items at the window, and order your beer with the waitress. We ordered: -street dog -chicken sandwich with fries -kids chicken meal, fries included -pretzel Everything was made fresh to order. It was a nice lunch that satisfied all parties! read more

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The order of Brussels Sprouts was not good. It said it was a balsamic reduction and they just put straight balsamic over the top it seems like. They definitely didn't try it before sending it out because I can't imagine the taste they are going for to be straight vinegar. These were $12 dollars, steep as is for Brussels sprouts, no bacon or anything else. Super disappointed, but not worth sending back. Ate with ranch which made it tolerable to get down, but not good. Also their selection is pretty limited. The seltzer is 5/10 read more

M Kitchen - American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Took a quick break here while on a road trip. Located in downtown with lots of outdoor seating to accommodate for covid. Staff was friendly and everyone was wearing masks. We ordered tacos (kitchen order window is in the back) and a couple of beers that I can't remember the name of. Tacos were so tasty and we didn't have to wait long for them at all. I wish I could remember what beer I ordered but it was really light and I enjoyed it. Wish we could've spent more time here. read more

Decent spot for bar food. Similar to how The Nook is to Lama Dog, M Kitchen operates separately from M Special. If you have an open beverage tab at the bar (where they hold onto your card), be prepared to pay for your food using a different payment method, or close your bar check and then come over and order. A little awkward. When I was here last night, I noticed that menu prices all went up $2 from last year. The food is decent but nothing cutting edge. I ordered their Loaded Fries with pulled pork. It was flavorful but pretty soggy at the bottom. The fries were seasoned well and the chunks of pork were delicious. My friend ordered their Wings and was satisfied. I felt that the woman behind the counter did a great job. She was friendly and upbeat. One thing I noticed was that the credit card machine doesn't appear to inform you when to remove the card from the slot. The customer in front of me had walked away with their card still inserted - oops! I'd come back and give this spot another try. read more

M Kitchen - Loaded Fries - American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Most Goleta breweries now have a second location on State street. M special took the space for former Tonic nightclub. The back patio was spacious and we came in the early afternoon, so there were plenty of seating. The beer selections focus mostly on IPA and lighter beers, but there is also a Belgium strong ale at 9% abv. The food was typical for bar fares, but the execution was off. For every dish we ordered, I can think of another bar/restaurant that makes a much better version. The loaded fries was quite soggy and the pulled pork was overcooked. The pretzel came out cold with a bland queso dipping sauce. A little way down on State, Institution Ale has the most addictive warm pretzel. The bacon looked like it was a little too caramelized and for some reason was bland like the cooking process forced out all the curing salt. I liked the environment, the beer, and the service, but the food here could use some help. read more

M Kitchen - Loaded fries, sweet and spicy bacon, and pretzel - American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Now open: M Special has added a second location downtown on State Street. Adding to the brewery they have M Kitchen; good addition in these unusual times. Front and back patio seating allows plenty of spaced seating. Inside decor clean, modern, nothing exciting. You order food inside at window, and pay at window. You pickup at window as well, but you order beer from wait staff at table. Not sure why? Since I have to go in to order food and go in to pick up food I could just as easily order beer to take out from bar. Seems awkward with paying two different tabs and wait staff needs your number off your food tab to record. Food is nothing special, just regular bar food. Tried brussel sprouts, onion rings and corn fritters. Would recommend the corn fritters, crisp, hint of jalapeño and tasty. Onion rings crisp not overly breaded good onion flavor. Great standard M Special beer on tap. If you are looking for a relaxed casual atmosphere with friends or a place where you can take the kids this place works. Variety of food, drinks, and space. I will add the stools to sit on at the higher top tables lack comfort if sitting through a meal. I wonder if whoever makes these decisions actually sits on the stool for any length of time? read more

Hands down the worst food in town, it was truly so awful I wanted to ask for the manager for a refund but I didn't wanna be a Karen. As soon as I grabbed the tray of food and looked down, i thought I was at Disneyland, and if you ever ever eaten at Disneyland you know THATS NOT A GOOD THING. It looked like Disneyland food; ugly, unappetizing, and screamed "I'm overpriced", but at least Disney food comes shaped like Mickey Mouse.. The corn fritters were so sweet they should make them a desert, the fries were obviously frozen, the pulled pork sliders had such little pork that all you tasted was bread, and they didn't even put dressing on my girlfriend's salad, and gave her attitude when she asked for it. And all that cost $60. The service was even worse, they weren't friendly and never checked in on us after we ordered a flight, and the beer was awful. Watered down, flavorless, and my girlfriend, who's big on beer, said it tasted like Bud. But the server never asked us how was the food, if we wanted more beer, or anything until we asked for the check, and then the iPad they used as a credit card machine has the audacity to only had "20%", "25%", and "28%" as the tip options. Here's a tip M Special, get your food good, fix your beer, and get some proper servers. This is by far one of the worst spots in town, and not worth a dollar. And a tip for everyone reading this: go to Institution on the next block for good food and great beer at a way better price. read more

My wife and I unfortunately chose M Kitchen to have lunch. My wife ordered a hamburger and I ordered the chicken sandwich. We also ordered the bacon as an appetizer and some truffle fries.We had to get 2 cokes as they don't offer bottled water (who doesn't have bottled water these days?) When we went to pick up the order, there was no bacon appetizer and our meal already came with fries - something our order taker failed to mention to us upon ordering. We ended up with 3 large baskets of fries and no bacon and not even an "I'm sorry" from either of the employees. Extremely disappointing. We'll never be back - wish I could give minus stars! read more

M Kitchen - Proof that we actually ate here on 11/7/20 - American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Was up in Santa Barbara looking at apartments for my daughter who will be attending SBCC in the fall. Hunger hit so we parked at one end of State Street and walked (love how it is closed off for cars now). We happened upon M. Special Brewing Co and from the outside looked like a cute place that MAY have some good food. We ordered the pretzel and combination dips (queso and guacamole). We sat on the back patio- very laid back. The pretzel and cheese dip- YUMMY! Loved the chips and guacamole-very fresh. Ella was our gal at the counter and she was very very nice and professional! We will be back for two reasons- the pretzel and Ella! read more

Horrible food but good beer lots of improvement needed. Don't waste your money on the food .

Came here to hang out with the family watch the Lakers and Dodgers game simultaneously. I love that they have a shandy here to drink. I think they call it a rattler or a rattlesnake? It's half lager and half lemonade. Light and refreshing! Okay let's talk about the F O O D!! It so freaking amazing. We split the street dog, corn fritters and loaded pork fries. So good I am so bummed that I didn't take pictures. I am going to be back and next time I'll be trying the grilled artichoke... California roll actually I hope to try everything because it was all so delicious. read more

Service was good, nice ambiance, and food was good. I was happy they had vegetarian options. I will definitely be back at this restaurant.

Went with a group of about a dozen guys for a monthly beer outing. OK selection of beers but we could not order any food. Two people prepping food in the kitchen but no cashier therefore no food available. We finally moved to institution ale with a much larger beer selection and good food served promptly. read more

Probably the worst meal we had while in Santa Barbara. Staff was unfriendly and food was . So many other restaurants nearby, this definitely isn't worth the stop. read more

The beer is good but the kitchen is never open. We always come out and see the food menu is out, but when you go up to the kitchen "we only have chips and salsa". Pretty lame, especially since the food is amazing but we never get to eat it. Straight up poo read more