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.

Great place to stop if you are in the area. Outside seating…read moreis nice. I love the vegetarian options with Impossible, there is a salad and sub for any burger. I got the impossible burger with side cesar, hubby got wagu burger with bacon. Sauce on burgers so good. Fries are skinny seasoned fries but lots of side options.

Sorry, lost one star. They apparently changed their carnitas nachos. Today they had very little…read morecheese, some pesto like sauce (maybe cilantro) it was too salty. Not near as good as when we have had it before. :( Still a fun place to stop in for a happy hour break.

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.

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.

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!

We had a wonderful evening at Roof Top Bistro & Bar in Goleta celebrating our friend Vivian's…read morebirthday. The atmosphere was beautiful, the food was wonderful, and the entire evening felt special. The restaurant surprised Vivian with a lovely brownie à la mode with strawberries for her birthday, and we had brought our own cake as well, so we ended up celebrating with dessert twice! I also want to give a special thank-you to Wyatt. He wasn't our waiter, but he was incredibly attentive, friendly and helpful throughout the evening. He made sure we were taken care of and really stood out to us. I'm always quick to speak up when something isn't right, so I also want to recognize excellent service when I experience it. Thank you, Wyatt, and the Roof Top Bistro & Bar team, for helping make Vivian's birthday such a lovely evening!

Great service and amazing ambiance! Good and drinks were also delightful. Nothing but good things…read moreto say about this hidden gem in Goleta.

Just a broiled fish with rice and salad. The fish was cooked very well (very moisty inside) and the…read morerice flavorful. I'll stop by again to try the fish burgers.

Socarrat. That is the key part of a Paella. Whatever Nikka served was not Paella. Maybe a seafood…read morestew? The rice was watery and salty. It was really disappointing and a waste of money. I had a cup of clam chowder with it and it was tasty with a good amount of clams. Oddly it was served in a tall coffee cup. Not a problem, just kind of weird. The service was good and prompt and overall the place is a cute little fish market and diner grill. I won't bother going back as the three stars are mainly for the service alone.

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!

This was a great place to stop for along our road trip route. The food hit the spot and the…read moreatmosphere was cozy, clean and a nice vibe.Terra was our server and she had such a genuine nice personality to her. Her service was so great! Timbers burger and the baby back ribs!! YUM

Jeannine's is a cute restaurant that takes pride in its history through both the artwork that…read moreadorns its walls to the other displays that highlight its unique story. When you walk in, you'll wait in line to order at the front. I came in as a group of 3 on a Friday morning so there was a good line formed, but it went by rather fast. When you order, you're given your number if you choose to dine in and you're able to choose your own table. By the front cashier area is the table that has water + cups, napkins and to-go boxes. For my first time here, I decided to try the breakfast quesadilla. For its price, the portions are nice and large. The quesadilla is served in pre-cut sections and is paired with potatoes, sour cream, guacamole and salsa. I'll keep it short and say it was delicious! One of the best parts of the dish is how the cheese in the quesadilla crisped up to form a crust. The eggs were soft and fluffy, and the potatoes were great! And shout out tp the orange juice which tastes so sweet and fresh. Overall, I enjoyed my experience here!

We had such a great time here! The manager or owner was so sweet, offered to take pictures of our…read moregroup together, and was very personable. I loved my banana French toast. It tasted like bananas foster, with the bananas coated in sweet brown sugar syrup and balanced with the fluffy French toast. Would absolutely get this dish again. It's a very cute little diner vibe. They have bakery and other items on the way to order so definitely check out everything at this place!

What a wonderful experience. We stopped in after picking up my parents from the airport, looking…read morefor a quick bite and a drink at the bar before heading home. We arrived around 8:15 p.m. knowing they closed at 9:00, so we tried to order quickly, eat quickly, and settle the bill as soon as possible. What stood out wasn't just the food or drinks, but the incredible hospitality. Not once did anyone make us feel rushed. In fact, every time I apologized for being there close to closing or tried to hurry things along, the staff reassured us with genuine kindness and told us to take our time. We still left before closing, but the way they treated us made such an impression. It's rare to find a team that makes guests feel so welcome, especially at the end of a long shift. Their hospitality was exceptional, and they turned a simple stop for a drink and a bite into a truly memorable experience. We'll definitely be back.

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.

The Meditearranean Pizza was great. I like the idea of putting a salad on it with the dressing,…read morevery unique to me. We ordered pick up and the pizza was not hot when we picked it up and therefore just barely warm when we got home. But overall we ate it and liked the flavors.

Good lunch for four at Jane today. Two Planked salmon, 2 linguini and clams. Salmon great, as…read moreusual. The Mango in the chutny was a little unripe, but the citrus sauce was good. I did miss the scalloped potatoes = pan fried instead. Like breakfast fries, country style. Veggies, green beans and carrots, were very good. Linguini was good- plates cleaned. Service was good, but seemed a little stressed, maybe short a worker or two. Overall, a very nice place with good food and service.