This was our first time here while visiting town for a weekend getaway, and it ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. The location is absolutely beautiful and it's right on the boardwalk overlooking the beach. If the weather is nice, I highly recommend sitting outside and enjoying the view. We ordered the BBQ Chicken Cobb Salad and the Crunchy Chicken Sandwich. The salad was incredibly flavorful and fresh, but the real star of the meal was the sandwich. Our waiter, Justus, recommended getting it on brioche bread with grilled chicken instead of fried, and it was hands down one of the best chicken sandwiches I've ever had. I honestly can't stop thinking about it and will probably come back next time I'm in town just for that sandwich alone. A huge shoutout to Justus for making our experience exceptional. He was attentive, friendly, genuine, and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. He took the time to walk us through his favorites and the crowd-pleasers, even though the restaurant was busy. He checked on us throughout the meal, our food came out quickly, and he even gave us recommendations for places to visit around town. The manager also stopped by our table to make sure we had everything we needed, which was such a nice touch. Everyone here was welcoming and genuinely seemed to care about providing a great experience. The food was fantastic, the service was outstanding, the prices were very reasonable for the location, and the oceanfront atmosphere can't be beat. After lunch, we took a relaxing stroll along the beach, which made for the perfect end to our meal. Highly recommend this place, and if you see Justus, you're in great hands! read more

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The Anaheim location is one of my go-to spots so I made a reservation for the SB location for a weekend trip. The location and ambiance are beautiful; however, we were disappointed from the beginning with a few things. First, we were sat at a dirty table, the host sat us down and then wiped the table after we were seated. We then waited for over 15 minutes before we were even greeted by a server. At this point, we were already disappointed with the service. The rest of the night was okay, the service was not awful but not spectacular either. While we were eating, another server came by and switched out our salt and pepper shakers which weren't even halfway empty. This was an unnecessary interruption to our dinner. The only highlight was definitely the food, especially the wings, which never disappoint. The cioppino, garlic noodles, and tater tots were all delicious as well. I've tried the clam chowder at the Anaheim location multiple times and this time it was a bit runnier than usual. The flavor was okay but the consistency was a little off. Other than that, our food was great. Drinks were also good! read more

Reunion Kitchen + Drink - New American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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I want to start by saying I did not dine here, but I still want to sing this restaurant's praises from the mountaintops! Early Saturday morning, a group of us did beach yoga right in front of the restaurant for a bachelorette party. Later that evening, the bride realized she had lost her engagement ring in the sand. We came back, searched everywhere with no luck, and eventually asked the restaurant if anyone had seen it. The general manager immediately stopped what she was doing, gathered her employees, and actually came out to help us search the sand. Thankfully, a patron had found the ring and turned it in to the restaurant, so WE GOT IT BACK!! I was so excited I didn't even catch the manager's name--I just hugged her! All the waiters and waitresses started clapping and celebrating with us. It was such a sweet moment. The integrity of everyone here deserves recognition. Someone easily could have pocketed an engagement ring, but instead they made sure it got back to its owner and genuinely cared about helping us find it. And while I was searching, I have to say...the food and drinks coming out looked delicious! After this experience, I would absolutely come back to actually eat here. Truly wonderful people working at this restaurant. read more

Reunion Kitchen + Drink - New American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Bland chowder service was super bad.. asked for a dirty bloody Mary was too spicy to drink asked for ketchup.Carlos never came back so sad. Restaurants are like this now. waiter Damon was the only one that stopped and asked us if we needed anything. It wasn't even our server thank you, Damon. read more

Reunion Kitchen + Drink - New American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

The restaurant is located right on the beach, making it the perfect spot for a group dinner. We were seated outside with a beautiful view of the sand and ocean, which made the experience even more enjoyable. I ordered the Seafood Cioppino, and it was delicious. I loved the variety of seafood, and everything tasted fresh. My only complaint was that there was a bit too much broth, and it was much saltier than I would have preferred. On the positive side, our waiter was attentive and careful with both our food and drinks. He did an excellent job serving our meals promptly and ensuring that each of our checks was accurate. I also appreciated that the restaurant was willing to split the bill for our group, offer a vegan version of a meal for one of my guests, and replace my beer with a lighter one after I found the first one too bitter. That level of flexibility and customer service really stood out. I would definitely come back whenever I'm in the mood for a beautiful beach view and delicious food! read more

Reunion Kitchen + Drink - Seafood Copping - New American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Great location right by the water, with a really nice setting overlooking the promenade. The service truly stood out as well. The staff was attentive, friendly, and made sure everything was perfect without being overbearing. Plenty of paid parking. Patio is nice. The bathrooms are shared with the beach goers. The clan chowder was great. They only have toast to go with it. The wings were small. The devil eggs were awesome. read more

Beautiful beachside location with covered outdoor seating options. Menu has many options for all tastes. The food did not disappoint everything that was ordered was delicious. Don't hesitate to eat here. Also, parking lot is right next door, unfortunately it's pay, but the food and service is worth the parking cost. read more

Reunion Kitchen + Drink - Beach view from table - New American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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My friend and I came here for happy hour on a Thursday. It was busy, but we were still seated upon arrival. The restaurant is right on the beach and has that casual vibe. They have a large patio area and open doors to allow for the ocean breeze to come through. Food: We ordered a myriad of items off the happy hour menu to enjoy. Deviled Eggs - I ordered this without the bacon. The sweet and sour sauce is interesting. I would order again. Brussel Sprouts - I ordered this without the bacon, but it was still delicious. Crispy Asparagus Spears - These were my favorite. They were long and crispy, fried to perfection. Miso Garlic Noodles - The flavor was good, but the noodles were overcooked and too soft for my preference. My friend also ordered the fried chicken entree, and he enjoyed that meal. Service: Service was friendly and to the point. It was pretty busy, so it wasn't the most attentive service. It wasn't terrible either. Our server was nice. Food came out promptly. TL;DR - Lovely location for happy hour on the beach read more

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Manager was nice tonight. He came over asking how we were at least three times. He mistakenly told us the croutons were soft due to too much butter. But as a person who makes homemade croutons, I can say with certainty that they were soft because they were stale. The charred Romaine salad had delicious flavor, but parts of the Romaine lettuce were a bit too soft and wilted. Now the asparagus spears were five star and the wings were excellent also for happy hour. The deviled eggs were probably four star. My wife thinks they were three star. We did not like that the bathrooms were for the general public. And the braised beef, short rib beef had good flavor, but it was served lukewarm at best. I liked the noodles, but my wife thought there was too heavy on the Dijon mustard flavor in the sauce. read more

Nice brunch at Reunion. We managed to snag the fire pit table that had a nice boardwalk and ocean view. Our server was very attentive and friendly. I personally had the honey Brie chicken sandwich. The flavors all matched so well and the bread was delicious. Great sandwich. Rest of group enjoyed their respective plates. Would come back for atmosphere and food alone. Nice spot read more

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Nice views, and decent food options but service wasn't good - very unaccommodating and honestly we felt discriminated against. We came here for some appetizers, desserts, and coffee, and saw that they were - and we counted - 13 seats available outside near the beach. We came for the view and wanted to sit outside. We requested if we could take one of those tables and they said they were "very busy" and seated us perhaps in the worst place, inside next to a wall with no view, cramped next a large party. When asked if we could take one of the many-many tables open again, they shared they have reservations. Surprised that 13 tables would be occupied outside (plus those inside), we decided this place wasn't for us. The young lady at the entrance was who was "helping" us, and she was the reason why we ultimately left. Other employees seemed fine, but she seemed profile-y. read more

Before I start this review, I wanna let you know that I was so looking forward to experiencing this establishment. My friend who is a doctor in Santa Barbara and highly regarded and his wife made a reservation for us with my 7 pound dog because this establishment is dog friendly. I want it to be known that we are retired. We are not rabble-rousers. But from beginning to end the service and the food and everything was so poor including management that I had to write this review. But I wanted to put it in context so you would understand the situation. This is a beach restaurant and very popular. They were waiting lines to get in. And because it's so dog friendly, there are a lot of dogs there. I don't have any problem with the dogs who were there even though some of them were not well-behaved. My problem is with the management, the service, and the food. I would also like to mention that the bathrooms are public. So you can imagine the condition they are in by dinner time. Now maybe the restaurant does not control this as it is located on a public beach. But be forewarned. This is how I started my evening in a filthy bathroom. When we sat down, we ordered $100 bottle of wine called Austin Hope. It's a Cabernet Sauvignon that is particularly tasteful. When the waiter brought the bottle, it was the wrong one. Now when you order a 15 or $20 bottle of wine, I can see how you might make a mistake because there's probably so many of them. But when you order $100 bottle of wine, you expect someone to pay attention. We pointed it out to the waiter, and he returned with the correct bottle of wine. I ordered the cioppino and my companions ordered the short rib and the other one ordered a salad. I would say it was easily 150 $200 worth of food. When my Ciappino arrived, the waiter presented it with a napkin as if it were hot, but it was stone cold. I don't mean warm I mean cold. How could he make that mistake when he was picking it up with a cloth? My other companion's food was fine so I asked them to please eat. Finally, my food arrived, and when it did, I mistakenly thought they had microwaved the food to reheat it because it was so much hotter than the plate that I had before. I complained, and then I changed my mind after I tasted the seafood because it appeared to be fresh and not reheated. I apologized for my mistake and we continued our meal. Now the bottle of wine that we ordered was 1000 mL bottle of wine, which is unusually large. So it took us a minute to get through it. By the time we finished our bottle, we were just having pleasant conversation and beginning to wrap things up. The manager came over and asked us to leave as we had spent too much time at the table. When we showed our displeasure, he then backtracked and said oh that's not what I said you were mistaken. But everyone at the table heard him ask us to leave. Now I don't know about the average beach goer, but I bet they're not dropping $400 when they come in for a meal. But even if they all are, that's not the point. From beginning to end our service was horrible. The food was horrible. That management was horrible and I will never go back there again and I urge you not to go there again. read more

Ambience it's amazing in this place, the location it's very good, the smell of the ocean and breeze was a nice experience, the food was good, I ordered salmon and the flavor was very good, hibiscus margarita was really good and crispy, my husband ordered fish and chips and it was so good and fresh, the classic cheeseburger was delicious, and the wings were very good too, good portions too, the service was ok, our server was very nice and attentive his name is Justice, the only strange thing was at the beginning they were ignoring us for a few minutes everything else was a good experience. read more

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The reason this still gets a 4 star is because the food was actually really good, our server, Alex, saved the day, and the view is just unbeatable! I got the chilaquiles and they were fantastic, our table got a white chocolate pancake and it was so fluffy and good. All my friends enjoyed their food (chicken and biscuits, monster burrito, chicken club sandwich etc.) Couple of hiccups; had a reservation at 11:15 and didn't get sat until 11:30, no table touching for another 10 minutes. No "be right with you", or support staff getting us started, nothing. I went ahead to the two hosts that were just standing at the iPad and asked for some waters and a server. A new server, Alex, took over our table after his break. He was the best! He got us anything we needed when the food came out, and then noticed 3 of us were drinking Diet Coke and brought out a pitcher of it for us. Unreal! At the end we also kind of made a mess on accident dropping something and he brought us warm towels to fix the issue. Truly would go back if Alex was our server! read more

Reunion Kitchen + Drink - White chocolate pancake - New American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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LOVE the location of reunion! it's right off of the sand and there's a sweet little play structure and swings for kids on the sand (perfect for your kids while you're waiting for your food to come out). the restaurant has a great patio to enjoy the views of the water and there's ample seating inside at the bar and tables the menu has a variety of different items ranging from tacos to southern comfort food so a little bit of something for everyone. the food was overall good, but we did find that the food needed a little bit of salt (and we usually eat things with barely any salt). read more

Reunion Kitchen + Drink - play area - New American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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We went there for lunch on a Friday. They were busy , but we were still able to get a table inside. The outside patio was packed, but there were plenty of seats inside. They had both booths and tables. Service was a bit slow, but the server was professional and friendly. We ordered the BBQ chicken Cobb salad and the short rib sliders. The salad was a good portion with a decent amount of chicken. The sliders were excellent and very tasty. Overall, a very nice meal. read more

Reunion Kitchen + Drink - Short Rib Sliders - New American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Driving up the coast and needed a place to stop and eat dinner . Based on Yelp reviews I decided to give this place a try. We made reservations and were seated pretty quickly . They have a good variety of different foods on the menu . The best part is the view of the ocean you get if you sit outside , which of course we did . We started off with the bacon jalapeños and they were so good ! They were a little small but that would be my only complaint about them . I decided to try the fish and chips , they came out very crispy but they got mushy too quick for my liking but the fish Inside was good and flaky , and the homemade tartar sauce was great . Service was very slow , enough that my whole meal I didn't get a refill :( I would have given 5 stars if the service was better . I would probably return again. read more

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This is a great flippin restaurant. The views are unbeatable and the food is top of the line. We had nice waitresses and excellent food. We had the miso noodles one day and those were terrific and very original. We also tried both chicken sandwiches (so dang good), the shrimp, Thai chicken and noodle salad (wife loved this). Not a single drink or food item was not worth the price along with the location. If you are in the area, definitely stop into this spot. 10/10 food, 10/10 vibes, 9.0 cold beer scale. read more

Food was INCREDIBLE. Braised short rib and Chicken & biscuit passed our expectations. We made a reservation an hour and half before showing up and were seated right away. We were right on the boardwalk and had an amazing view of the ocean. We will definitely be back! Our server, Santiago, was so great and kind. 10/10 read more

Reunion Kitchen + Drink - Our view from our table - New American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Great spot on the beach. Went right before happy hour ended, which was a bit chaotic since we went through 3 servers. Two of them were great, one was pretty frazzled and not helpful. The food was fine, but the atmosphere makes up for it. Since it's right on the beach and near the playground, it was great to let the kids run around. Beach lot parking. read more

Great place right on the water with amazing views. Excellent happy hour selections. Our server Liam was top notch, highly recommend!

You cannot beat the ambience on the beach. Our server, Alex was absolutely exceptional and went way above and beyond to make this special occasion memorable. The mini poke tacos were my favorite. The crispy calamari was subpar and tasted a bit "rubbery " but the chicken wings were good. Alex made this meal very memorable as we await to welcome my granddaughter tomorrow. Thank you Alex. read more

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Great ocean side view with good food and drink. What more could you ask for. Had the avocado wontons, slow braised ribs and French onion soup. All very good. The wontons are not finger food. Need to be eaten with a fork but enjoyed them very much. Needed a little salt but prefer putting it on to my taste rather than them over salting. The ribs and soup were fantastic. Service was friendly and prompt. My only slight negative was how loud this place was. We sat outside and it was surprisingly loud with everyone talking and having a good time. Nothing that would keep me from coming again. Had to walk back about an hour after we finished when I forgot my little Jesus (Diosito). The wait staff found him and held onto him for me. A dear friend of mine gave him to me so would have been upset if I had lost him. read more

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Went here for a weekend getaway and made reservations for dinner. We were sat promptly on the patio with a nice view of the beach . The appetizers were good- although the crispy Asian ribs were not exactly as I expected. The clam chowder and prime rib dip sandwich was delish. Our waiter recommended the butter cake for dessert and it did not disappoint & he was sweet to brew me a fresh pot of decaf coffee to go with it. Overall, the experience was very nice. read more

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Been here so many times. Food is consistently good. Everything we have ordered has been great. Dog friendly patio and that's the reason we used to come here so frequently with our little yorkie but even after we said goodbye to our 18 & a half year old little dog, we still come here to enjoy the view, eat a wonderful meal and reminisce when our senior pooch was with us. Service has always been great. Staff attentive and helpful. I highly recommend reserving a table if you want to sit outside and during peak times. read more

Very nice restaurant view especially when you are dining at the patio. The staff are very friendly and polite. The dishes are limited to American cuisine mainly. Food quality is really good and tasty . read more

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Today was our first time here. We came around 10:30 and there was a 30 min wait for outside. No problem! We went and sat at the cute bar inside. Billy took great care of us! Fabulous personality and he was working hard! I had the ahi bowl. I really enjoyed the flavors. I made my husband order the chicken and biscuits so I could try it. He didn't even want to share because he loved it so much! Bottomless mimosas are a plus. My husband's was never empty. We will definitely be back after our next hiking adventure in SB. One more shout out to the whole staff. Everyone was friendly and very helpful. Great place for a Sunday brunch! read more

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There are not that many restaurants in Santa Barbara right on the beach, and this is one of them. We had a great dinner here tonight with friends. Cocktails and wine were good. We got to see the Santa Barbara sunset. My husband and I had the house salad, which was very good and the short rib stroganoff, which was delicious. My daughter and one friend got the Ahi Poke, which was also very good. And my other friend got the Cobb salad with chicken, which she also enjoyed. Love the ambience. Absolutely recommend! read more

Reunion Kitchen + Drink - Beef Short Rib Stroganoff- so good! - New American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Three stars is generous and mostly due to my hubby loving his sandwich and being able to see the ocean. Overall the food was a 3.5 (pasta was BLAND) but unfortunately our experience was tainted by dingus #1 & # 2 running the bar. They did not have a clue what they were doing (including a lack of handwashing post plunging the stopped bar sink with immersed hands in muck and then immediately making a drink and handling garnish) and and were so distracted by their loud conversations about Las Vegas and strippers that the experience was unsavory. Add the public beach bathroom to use as a customer and let's say I wonder how the ratings of this place are so high? I am sure there are better options in the area! read more

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We found this gem right on East Beach in Santa Barbara. There were both beachfront patio and indoor dining options and they somehow perfectly combined casual oceanfront dining with an outstanding menu. Make sure to make a reservation for outdoor seating. We were served by the lovely Harvey, who was warm, welcoming and made us feel right at home. Thank you Harvey! We ordered the deviled eggs which were out of this world, the best French onion soup in town, delicious miso garlic noodles and a Cobb salad. Every dish was delicious and full of wonderful flavors. In addition they had an extensive cocktail menu. We highly recommend this lovely casual spot. read more

Reunion Kitchen + Drink - Loaded Deviled Eggs - New American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

This is my second time coming to this restaurant because I liked the food and I decided to give it another shot expecting the customer service to be better this time. Well, unfortunately i brought my family that was here from out of the country visiting and the customer service was even WORSE, specifically from the manager. We showed up at 1:45 pm on a Monday, not very busy, about 3-4 tables were being used. First off, the manager was at the host stand and looked at us and didn't say anything or greet us. So we waited a few minutes and eventually i went up to the host desk and said hi we are a party of 3, and i was asked if i had a reservation and said no. So, we saw a round table against the glass with a beach view that had 2 people at it and they were getting up to leave. I asked the manager if we could take that table and we'd happily wait for it to be cleaned and he said no because he needs to save it for a larger party. So we said they were only a party of 2 we are 3 and he still said no so we said okay. Then, we asked for something against the glass as there were plenty of tables open on the patio and he told us no because happy hour would start soon and needed to save those for happy hour guests. Another waiter came up and heard the conversation and said we can seat you against the glass on the other side if you'd like! and we thought this was really kind and we got excited and said yes! THEN the manager starts bickering with him and tells him no no no you can't do that and the waiter was being kind and said "there are no reservations and we have lots of tables open why is that an issue?" and the manager responded to the waiter "if more people come i'm gonna come after you". This was ridiculous. Rude to his staff, arguing infront of customers, and quite embarrassing to be greeted this way when i'm bringing my family to a restaurant i spoke highly about. Our waiter JUSTUS was so so kind. He really made sure our experience was great after that. he was very attentive and helped us navigate new items on the menu, gave us recommendations and apologized for how the manager was acting. He was great. Lastly, we were there for about an hour and a half, and guess what... only one family of 4 came to eat during our time there so 1. the table we originally wanted never got seated during our time there, and 2. he even gave the larger party a table in the back. Seems like he was discriminating about who would order and pay the most and would need the best treatment. I'm really upset with this experience and won't recommend this place due to its customer service. The food is great but you won't have a good experience if you want the whole picture. and to Justus, our waiter, good job for standing up for yourself against your manager. I know it's not always easy to speak up but your customer service was great. Go somewhere where your managers care about you and your success! read more

Reunion Kitchen + Drink - Hibiscus Margarita and another drink - New American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Stop looking for another restaurant and just go here!!! Yelp rating should be much higher. This is elevated comfort food at it's BEST! Location is 5 star and the food was off the charts! We had the short rib beef stroganoff, the chicken with brie and honey sandwich, and the butter cake. Service was extremely friendly and quick. The interior is very well appointed. I cannot say enough good things about this restaurant and will be back for sure. read more

Reunion Kitchen + Drink - View - New American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Wow. When you go to a place with prime real estate like this, you expect the service and the food to be subpar. But boy were we proved wrong! After the awkwardly silent and inattentive hostess, we were incredibly pleased by our waitress and food quality! Our waitress was personable and friendly and the food was delightfully flavorful. That, and our waitress let us move tables and sit by the water, which just made the whole experience perfect! read more

Reunion Kitchen + Drink - Portabello lettuce wraps - New American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Nashville hot chicken. WOW! 5 stars. Would order again and again. Mac n cheese is alright, comes as a side. Their side of warm potato salad is incredible! Poke bowls looked amazing, didn't get to eat but our friends love them here! Mojito non-alcoholic was so delicious. Fried chicken sandwich with avocado was great! Amazing setting in front of the beach. Packed house, lovely sunset to enjoy afterwards. It can't get any better! Service was helpful with menu and patient throughout, they don't rush you. Parking is $7. read more

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We really enjoyed our dinner here. The location really can't be beat if you like being on the sand or near the ocean. I had the salmon and my son had the fish and chips. We started with calamari and also had the lemon bars for dessert. Yummy! It was a short walk from the Hilton where we are staying and that was really nice. There is a playground in the sand next door which was great for my son to let off some steam after dinner. Service was very friendly. Maybe a little slow, but we were in no hurry and they were pretty busy so no worries on that. Just settle in and enjoy the time by the beach. The patio is nicely decorated and there are some fireplace couch set up to fine which is nice. We got our requested outdoor seating which was also a bonus. It would have been warmer inside, but not quite the same experience for us. We would love to go back. Incidentally, there is also all day breakfast! A few items anyway. read more

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Wasn't feeling amazingly hungry, so I got the deviled eggs and the Asian crispy ribs. The deviled eggs are next-level, art-on-a-plate, piled high with creamy egg yolk and drizzled with sweet and sour sauce and bacon bits. They were a great counter point to the ribs, which were meaty and flavorful, but I could have used slightly less breading. The slaw provided a nice balance. My wife got the blackened fish sandwich with fries. One of the best fish sandwiches ever. The only knock, for a beer fan, is a rather limited beer list, but I guess you can't have everything. read more

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Wow! The food was amazing and phone did not eat first on our appetizer and entrees! We had the best reunion at Reunion Kitchen with our sweet friends. The vibes were absolutely immaculate and the service was top tier. Justice really delivered by recommending food, drinks, and desserts. He was also extremely attentive and friendly. According to Pedro, "Justice was electric!!" We ended the night with the best desserts which was the perfect end to our evening. I hope Reunion is ready for us because we will definitely be back!!! read more

Reunion Kitchen + Drink - Strawberry Lemon Drop, Gimme Butterflies, and Whiskey Sour - New American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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I keep trying this place because it does have some positives. But every time I have tried it with one or more people there is always some disappointment. So I cannot give this restaurant more than a three stars. First, it is a nice place to go if you want to sit by the beach. Of course, the best view is outside on the patio. Unfortunately today the only tables left were in the bright sun and their umbrellas just don't do the job. We had reservations as there were six of us. So we ended up sitting inside, the atmosphere is nice, but it is extremely noisy and loud inside when the place is busy. We actually were not able to hear each others conversation without shouting. As we were there, some tables did leave, and then it was a little more tolerable. In fact, the waitress could not even hear us when we were trying to order, she had to keep having us repeat ourselves Now for the food that we experienced. I do recommend the calamari and the jalapeño poppers. As appetizers they were quite delicious. Some of us at the table did order drinks, and the wait was quite long( she did then tell us that the bar was backed up. In fact, some of our food had come before the drinks. This has been an ongoing problem here when I have stopped at this restaurant. Unfortunately, once again, I picked a wrong item on their menu. I decided to order the seared Ahi tuna salad, as I really do like Ahi salad. The salad arrived, and it was very blasé. Nothing exciting about it. You couldn't find the roasted red peppers without really digging, and I believe I found one. It was mainly spring lettuce (not even that fresh), cucumbers, a little grated carrot, and a couple cubes of tomato. Now the Ahi tuna was really nice and a good taste to it, but I like mine with a little pizzazz. As I had asked for the sauces on the side, which did not arrive, I re-asked for the wasabi aïoli. It was brought, and it actually tasted like nothing but pure mayonnaise. So I asked for it again thinking I had gotten the wrong thing. But the next little container was nothing but mayonnaise with a hint of mint green color. I ended up essentially taking most of my salad home so that I can spice it up and make it more desirable. Most of the other people at our table, felt that their food was pretty delicious, but nothing extraordinary. I guess I will come again as it is a nice outing by the beach; a nice place meet up with someone but I think I'll stick with appetizers. read more

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Reunion is right on the beach and you have a great view. We had a large party and they were very accommodating to us, we had multiple servers and they were attentive throughout our meal. With such a large party, we actually had to meet a minimum. This meant that we tried plenty of the menu. For appetizers, we ordered the calamari, brussel sprouts, deviled eggs, miso garlic noodles. Our favorites were the calamari and brussel sprouts, while they're basic appetizers, Reunion just hit the nail on the head with these two. The others were good, but slightly bland and didn't do much for us. For my entree, I ordered the sliced steak and potato salad. This was a nicely balanced meal for me! It has both a warm potato salad and a greens salad, so you get a little bit of everything. The steak was cooked nicely, slightly overdone on the ends, but I don't mind. The portions here are generous, so I would consider that when ordering as well. For our desserts, we ordered the lemon bar brûlée, which was just a regular lemon bar with that caramelized top. Nothing too spectacular because it tastes exactly like what it sounds like. We also ordered the warm butter cake, which is a must get. It's so soft in the center and so absolutely sweet, but worth getting it to split with others. Throughout the meal, I ordered a couple drinks and I don't think you can go wrong with their cocktail menu (tequila mockingbird was my favorite). Be warned that they are heavy-handed with their pours! read more

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This ocean front restaurant is very casual but the food is so good, it seems high end. We sat at the bar, and Callen (sp?) was not only a competent server, he was charming, as well. I ordered a BLT with avocado, expecting a traditional white bread sandwich but what I got was so beyond- absolutely delicious and so well-made (see photo!) My husband ordered (and loved) a chicken and biscuit breakfast. The location alone would have made this 5 stars for me, but really, the service and food are also pretty great. read more

Reunion Kitchen + Drink - Awesome BLT - New American Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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