I am lame and didn't make much conversation, but the bartenders made great drinks. I stopped in for…read moreone and left after my third. Good jazz music playing, dark, clean. Great bar!

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.

Great craft cocktails in an incredible and historic building. We got there right at opening so…read moreservice was very quick and happy hour was in full swing. We only got two drinks because we were on a time crunch but both were delicious. The space is very intimate and dimly lit, the perfect space for a craft cocktail.

Great cocktails, great spot with Excellent customer service…read more It has good atmosphere , we were there after Happy Hour on a First Thursday and the band playing jazz was a lot of fun. Right next to the Granada Theater Downtown Santa Barbara

Amazing bar with a highly skilled bartender (on a Tuesday night) who managed to deliver…read moreconsistently perfect cocktails with zero help, to a crowd. The cocktails are highly creative, diverse in flavor and design, and really could stand up to any you would find at a top cocktail bar in a major city. The exterior doesn't scream "must come in" but you absolutely should. Is it a tiki bar? Yes, but in the best way. And the bartender deserves applause for pulling off 3+ quite complex cocktails every 5 minutes off of memory and without any support.

Tons of one-of-a-kind drink concoctions, making it the perfect first stop on our bar-hopping…read moreexcursion. Everyone got a diff. cocktail, which was fun to talk about, compare, and sip. Impressive bartender skills. Was told it was more of a tiki-bar vibe, but that ends at the menu. It's got some nautical interior vibes, like a knotty chandelier, but otherwise, some of the space is just wide and empty, to accommodate crowds. Bonus points for a Golden Retriever being there.

My beautiful Daughter is named Grace so when I heard I was going to a restaurant called Gracie I…read morewas excited . I'm in town for few days and looked forward to catching up with my old friends who adore this great Restaurant! We were served by a wonderful waiter and staff .. Followed by wonderful fast service food and drinks . The vibe is very laid back but efficient. The views and the patrons are very cool and reminded me of other fabulous coastal restaurants in towns like Sicily and Mallorca ! The food has such a great fresh taste coupled with wonderful drinks ! I'll definitely tell everyone about this wonderful place and look forward to visiting Gracie's again ! Definitely one of my top food experience this year !

Very nice outdoor seating, it was just a bit hot out and some sort of fan would have been nice. The…read morefood took a bit of time, so it made it feel even hotter to have to sit there while we waited. Visited on a Sunday afternoon and ordered the binchon burger and fish tacos. The burger was very good and juicy, and the fries were very good. It did say it had a yuzu aioli, but I didn't really taste any of that flavor. The fish tacos were good too, but the pictures seemed to have included three tacos and we only got two. The rent here must be insane and I get it if they can only serve two, but as a customer it was a let down to be paying $24 to end up getting less food. Nice service, but waiting time took a while and it was not very busy.

Waking inside, you'll immediately notice the relaxed beauty of Leta Bar with plenty of comfortable…read moreindoor seating options. They also have outdoor options, but nothing beat sitting inside with the AC on a hotter day. Great drinks. They did a dealer's choice while we were there, where the bar tender gets to know you a bit and makes a drink based on your preferences. No wonder they told us about it because they made us some drinks that fit our flavor palettes perfectly! Also told they had some food options, but we didn't order anything while we were there. Something to look into if you're hungry, though! Great bar to relax and wind down with a drink with friends. Definitely recommend stopping by!

To end the night, we walked over to The Leta Bar part of The Leta boutique hotel. Super cute…read moreambiance, always love sitting at the bar. Bartender was very sweet and was currently in training and politely told us that if our drinks weren't great to let him know. But they were amazing! I ordered the Bucatini and finished it in about 5 minutes. I was hungry, but the portion size was a little small. Needs more pasta. I did not add protein which would have helped. We checked out the breakfast menu and once I saw chilaquiles, I knew we were coming back.

When in Santa Barbara, Caya is a pretty good spot with nice vibes to grab brunch without the…read moremadness. Great service with a smile goes a long way. I ordered the Cali omelet served with avocado, country potatoes, a pancake sub and a refreshing cranberry mimosa. All was pretty good and certainly hit the spot. I definitely would like to see what the evening service is like.

Went here for happy hour today. Server was grumpy…read more Quesadilla came out wrong. Asada was dry and hard to chew. Hummus was good but the pita was burnt and also very stale... do not recommend. They don't have any clean tequilas... not a lot of options for tequila in general. Waste of calories basically.

Great vibe and server Small but didn't get too packed…read moreReally creative flavors for their drinks.

Long overdue review for this not so hidden gem…read more Rodeo Room offers amazing craft cocktails, delicious bites, and a killer happy hour 5-6pm. Did you also know there's also omakase? On Sunday (1 seating) and Monday (2 seatings), Rodeo Room transforms into a delicious (and affordable) omakase consisting of delicious bites of sushi and ends with a twist on a bar bite and dessert. Optional cocktail pairing (worth it!). The ambiance gives off a dark classy take on a classic bar setting. Service is friendly and the sushi chef prepares the food right where you can see (depending on where you are seated). I recommend the bar top vs table, unless with a larger group. Limited seating so be sure to make a reso in advance!

We came to Haskell's Poolside Bar a couple of times during our stay. It has nice outdoor tables, a…read morevery fun vibe, and it is dog friendly. Service was wonderful. Both times Monica was the lady that helped us, and she is a true gem. Quick, attentive and super sweet. Food was surprisingly good. Hubby had the club sandwich and I had the hummus platter, and both were very tasty. The hummus was super flavorful, and I enjoyed it way more than I thought I would. Easy to stop by while taking a stroll around the resort and have a couple of cocktails with snacks. So relaxing. Thank you Monica!

This is the bar that supplies the pool…read more The drinks are as good as they could possibly be while being served in a clear plastic cup. Haha! The food is great! Club sandwich is outstanding! Fries are great too. The chips and salsa are good for not being at a Mexican restaurant. Guacamole held its own. Great service as you would expect. They don't charge you the service fee, even though it says so on the menu. The views from the pool up at the surrounding buildings and down to the ocean are spectacular! Only downside for me are the Pepsi Products!! I like Coke and hate Pepsi. Amazing you can't get a Coke on the entire property.

The waiter asked us if we were celebrating a special occasion, but for us, it was simply another…read morefun dinner night out. LOL. Little did we know that our first visit to Marisella would take us into such a lovely restaurant with a beautiful ocean view! We came for the STEAKS...yummy yum, and we certainly weren't disappointed. This was our fifth steak restaurant of the week, and so far, Marisella had the best steak dinner we'd experienced. My date is a true steak professional and strict carnivore--he knows his meat because, after all, that's pretty much all he eats! Ha! He said it was the best ribeye he'd had all week. The previous one he tried was TOUGH! Eeew! It was actually my first time trying a ribeye because I usually order filet mignon. My filet was, as expected, wonderfully tender, but the ribeye surprised me in the best way. It was incredibly flavorful and beautifully balanced, with just the right amount of rich, delicious fat--which we both absolutely love! The service was excellent as well. Every staff member was so polite, respectful, and attentive. I especially appreciated their gentle, pleasant communication, which made the entire experience feel even more special. Thank you, Marisella, for such a fun and delicious dinner! We had a wonderful time and will definitely be back again soon! Yay!

I came here for my birthday dinner with my boyfriend, and we had such a wonderful experience. The…read morereal star of the evening was the view. We timed our reservation for sunset, sat outside, and were able to enjoy an absolutely stunning ocean sunset throughout dinner. The atmosphere alone made the night feel special. For our appetizer, we ordered the whipped ricotta with focaccia bread, which was recommended by one of the staff members. It was incredibly addicting! It was light, flavorful, and the perfect way to start the meal. Honestly, I could have eaten a second order by myself. We also had the wagyu carpaccio. I'm usually not a huge carpaccio fan, but this one completely changed my mind. It tasted incredibly fresh, the beef was sliced thin, and the flavors were well balanced with just the right amount of seasoning. For our entrées, we ordered the vodka pasta and the filet mignon. The vodka pasta was good, but it wasn't anything particularly memorable or exceptional. It was still enjoyable, just not the standout dish of the evening. The filet mignon, on the other hand, was perfectly cooked, very flavorful, and incredibly filling. Just note that it doesn't come with sides, but you can add them separately if you'd like. The service was good, and the staff checked on us multiple times throughout the meal to make sure everything was going well. They also surprised me with a complimentary dessert for my birthday, which was such a thoughtful touch and made the evening even more memorable. One thing I found a little surprising was that they charged for fountain soda refills. I've dined at many upscale restaurants, and that's something I haven't encountered before. It wasn't a huge issue, but it was unexpected.

Yup, here's a great place to escape to when you don't want the world to find you, or if you need a…read morelate night drink and bites. Although I do tend to run into someone from high school, or encounter a long-lost crush. And all with exceptional bartenders, comfy and cozy spaces at the bar, outside seating or on one of the many comfy lounge chairs spread out around the Pool tables. And lots of action going on with their Pool League Night. It was fun to see the many games happening, and watching the different styles of players. They also had some tasty vittles being served up in the parking lot area. Had a nice Grilled Cheese and Pork Sandwich, which paired nicely with their extensive Beer-on-Tap collection. I remember when this location was a classic 7-11 in the 70's. Lots of fun memories of riding the Schwinn Sting Ray bike over for our daily Slurpees. Good times.

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.