Local dive bar vibe that I always have a good time at…read more Servers are friendly and they get the drinks out fast. Bar tables, dim lighting, music, and decent sticks. Check them out when in the area.

such a chill dive bar! came in in the early afternoon. people brought their dogs. 4 billiards…read moretables, heavy drinks, and good music. couldn't ask for a better time

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.

As a Goleta Local . . . this is THE spot to hang out with other locals who also love Goleta - The…read moreGood Land. While enjoying some cold beer-on-tap we actually ran in to a couple high school buddies. Now THAT'S local! Bartenders made darn sure we were having a good time, and indeed we were. Very helpful with their beer and cocktails recommendations. And a great place to watch sports. TV's everywhere. Honestly, we didn't know where to look first. They pack a lot of fun into this little spot. Definitely looking forward to Sunday NFL here.

Nic was fun, friendly, and suggested great beer options…read more A great local brewery that you should check out. Fun, chill vibe. Good beer and you can watch the game, too.

Had a great afternoon drink at Captain Fatty's. The vibe was super relaxed, the beers were crisp…read moreand refreshing, and it was the perfect spot to kick back for a bit. Friendly staff, chill atmosphere, and plenty of good brews on tap. I definitely need to come back and check out some of the food trucks that stop by. Cheers! Check out my visit @sosalicious805 on the gram. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRBoLcxETat/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Oh boy the amount of times I have been inebriated here. Birthday parties, coming home celebrations,…read morecheeky post-work cocktails that accidentally turn into two in the mornings; New Years Eves, Potlucks, Aloha Sundays, Halloweens and everything in between. This is a great bar and there's just no way around that. The drinks are tough, the vibes are immaculate, the bartenders have teeth and the regulars are absolutely bananas. I love it here. It's probably the only bar you can roll into by yourself as a woman and feel comfortable. As if things couldn't get any better, there's a treasure of a human in there who spins vinyl on Friday nights (maybe Saturdays also, but don't quote me) and you really shouldn't miss that experience. Thank you Imperial and staff for your phenomenal service. You've truly cultivated something wonderful.

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.

First, better than the food, which was very yummy, was the service. Honestly the best service we've…read morehad anywhere in a very long time. Dang, I didn't get her name. She was efficient, happy and a great sense of humor. Now, the ambiance was busy. Fun, quirky sings everywhere. Every wall was full. Again it was old school fun. Our grandson, who is learning to read had fun reading the signs. We ordered, fried chicken, prime rib, potato skins, burger, and entrée salads. It wasn't cheap diner food. It was just a delightful meal!

Glad we decided on the Nugget in Goleta! Servers are all young but they are very polite &…read moreprofessional! I had a Smash Burger with fries (shouldn't have done that). Burger was really good, so were the fries (fried in beef tallow). The place was very clean & fun! We would return if in the area.... Good value for the price!

Beer is great. Service is great! And it's a locally grown and based business. The bar tender told…read moreme that the founders were alumni of University of California, Santa Barbara. And that Jack Johnson (singer) was also an investor. So the ambience of this place was pretty cool and gives the local vibes. Food is not served here but they invite food trucks to sell food. They also welcome door dash deliveries of food. I'll be back the next time I'm in town!

I was only in Goleta for the day, accompanying my SO on a business trip, but man what a beautiful…read moreplace with a great vibe. After a long day at the beach playing in the water with the doggo, I decided to spend the final hours here at M. Special. It has a great central location that's still got a tucked-away feel and ample seating and there were a lot of other friendly patrons and dogs there. The staff was friendly and polite and the beer was great. I didn't get to spend a ton of time here, but it's definitely on the list of places to visit again!

First time here. Party of 6. We all thought the food was delicious!!…read more Really liked the breeze from the open air location. Will come back again.

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.

Came here for a work group end of the year party. We had 7 people and our wait was about 15 minutes…read moreat 6pm on a rainy Thursday night. It's a great location in the shopping center and plenty of parking out front. The decor and ambiance is a nice open floor plan with that brewery touch. It was very clean and nice and warm inside on the cold fall night. We got the cheesesteak appetizer which was DELICIOUS and coconut shrimp. The group ordered tacos, wings and some different burgers. I got the Norwegian salmon sandwich with a side of sweet potato fries. The salmon was perfectly cooked and delicious. I like the bread they use and the tomatoes have some tasty seasoning on them. There wasn't a lot of arugula but a perfect amount of sauce as to not overwhelm the salmon. It wasn't a super packed or fancy sandwich but very good. The sweet potato fries were on the thin side but good and a nice amount. The potato chips that come standard with the meal are DELICIOUS! We got some churros to go. They didn't seem very fresh, but good none the less, but probably not worth the order over the brownie Sunday which looked much better and fresh! Overall I really like this menu. It's diverse and there are multiple things I wanted to order.

Great laid back ambiance, sat at bar, serving very was quick and friendly. Had wagyu burger and…read morebuffalo cauliflower. Both choices we delicious .

The Good Lion is my go to whenever I'm downtown. They always nail it when it comes to creative…read morecocktails. I especially love the names they come up with for each drink. The environment is casual, with indoor and outdoor seating. I love to people watch here! Located next to the Granada and the perfect spot to grab a few drinks before a show. Happy hour is Monday - Friday from 4-6pm and offers a small menu of $9 cocktails. Sometimes it gets pretty crowded depending on what events are happening downtown. My only gripe is that I wish they had two bartenders during the busier nights. They could be short staffed though. Nonetheless, it's still a great spot for good quality cocktails.

STEPH JUDGEMENT: Cool artsy bar with great cocktails…read more We were looking for a place to wet our whistles before dinner and this place looked promising. Located right next to the Granada Theater on the main drag, it looked to have undergone recent renovations and had a very chill but stylish ambiance. There was plenty of seating on a Wednesday night, and our bartender was a friendly young woman. The hubby got the spiced rum old fashioned, which had an ice cube with a lion's face etched onto it--a nice touch. I got one of their tiny Negronis, which came in a cute tiny mug and cost $5 (it sounded fun). Both tasted great and we had a nice time sipping our drinks and taking in the decor. Alas we had to be on our way so couldn't linger long, but we'd definitely love to stop by again the next time we're in town.