I got a side salad that was great and the tomato bisque soup. Very good! Good for vegans too!read more

We could hear live Blues playing down the street which meant there was life. We had just left the…read moreSanta Barbara Bowl and wanted something to eat after the show ended at 9pm. Not much was open which is how we ended up here. The place was super hot so we decided to order our food to go and there was a super annoying drunk guy ahead of us in line. I felt bad for the 17 yo employee stuck interacting with them. We ordered a sandwich with shrimp in it. L said it was good but the title shouldn't mention shrimp as they were super teeny tiny and basically non existent. I got the gluten free fried rice bowl with chicken spicy. It was not spicy at all, and the chicken was a bit dry, however I could taste the flavor of the chicken and the meal was bland enough that I knew I would be okay. Earlier in the day before the bowl we went to a winery and I had a headache, so this food for me last night worked especially since we picked it up to go and had it at our Air BnB.

** Freakin Amazing Smoked Brisket Banh Mi ** This place…read moredeserves all the rave reviews it has. The smoked brisket banh mi is truly a gem -- immensely tender, lean, and flavorful, packed into a crispy baguette with pickled carrots and daikon, cilantro, and a really tasty sauce. You get a good serving that is sure to please. Kudos to the warm and smiley service. Restaurant is clean, fresh, and a fun place to meet up with friends or family. Tip: Apparently, any of the sandwiches can be prepared as a salad (good for those wanting a gluten free meal).

Loved The Daisy! Great spot for a wonderful lunch. The ambiance is relaxed and bright. Perfect for…read morea summer brunch with the girls. The patio is perfection. I ordered the tarragon chicken sandwich (it was delicious! It was flavorful and fresh- the perfect amount of mayo, on soft sourdough bread) and shared the hummus plate. The hummus is a MUST BUY! It was tangy, smooth, and the bread was garlicky and warm. Loved this appetizer! There was a summer spritz on the menu that was refreshing, ice cold, and not too boozy. Wonderfully balanced and completed the meal.

Friendly service, super fresh soups and sandwiches in the public market. Great display of fresh…read morehealthy treats/snacks/drinks, light clean decor. It feels expensive upfront but with portion sizes, it's a great deal. For a lighter meal, just share a sandwich and soup with a friend, a lover, whoever! The house lemonade and tea are delicious, with the lemonade being perfectly sweet and tart. Soup of the Day was French Onion, which is on the sweeter side, and comes with cheese and a crostini soaking up the broth. Onions are very nicely caramelized. It was tasty but the portion of this soup was a bit large for the intensity of the soup sweetness, almost like syrup after eating it enough. Any other soup - I'd be fine with the portion size. Partner's review of the BLT: "Plenty of bacon and toasted very nice on sourdough, the sourdough with the soup was balanced. I can tell they added a little bit of butter on the sourdough for the extra crunch. Vegetables - they're vegetables, FRESH though." I had The Griller, hot with provolone on a bolillo roll. Packed with flavor from the peppers and olives, plus all the meat protein was the bomb!

I stopped by SB Public Market for Burger Week and was walking around trying to decide where to grab…read morea burger. While passing by Fresco, I overheard a customer telling the cashier that the burger she ordered was really good. That was enough for me so I decided to order one too. It came with a Caesar salad on the side. After a few bites I was honestly impressed. The burger was really good! I couldn't quite figure out what kind of meat the patty was at first. I thought it might have been ground chicken. After finishing my meal I went back and told the staff how much I enjoyed it. They told me the turkey patties were made fresh that morning. I'm usually not a fan of turkey burgers, but this one completely changed my mind. I'm definitely looking forward to coming back for another. The staff was very cool and welcoming as well.

Staff: Helpful, friendly, and efficient (it was lunch time on a weekday and nobody was waiting…read morelong!) Sandwich: I got the number 16 but wanted to switch the salami for turkey (I liked all the toppings) and they said no problem, not all places are so willing to make what seems like an easy change, so I appreciated it. Drinks: FYI no fountain drinks-canned/bottled drinks. Good Chip selection-they even have the Kettle Horny Mustard chips! My to go order had napkins wrapped up in the bag without me asking for them-truly appreciate this thoughtful gesture.

I used to eat at Panino all the time (loved the #12!). I recently got diagnosed with celiac, which…read moremeans that I cannot eat gluten, nor any food that comes in contact with gluten containing food items. Today my work placed an order for lunch at Panino. I called ahead to ask about their protocols for customers with gluten allergies. They stated that they use separate cutting boards and wash their hands. After hearing this, I felt comfortable enough to order a salad. I noted that I have a gluten allergy when placing my order. However, when my food arrived, there were four pieces of bread in my salad, which means that the salad had gluten cross contamination and I could not eat it. This is the second time this has happened. The salad did not even say that it came with bread. Needless to say I will not eat here moving forward.

Focaccia bread is a must get. I normally don't get bread but this was so good I could just eat this…read morewarm bread and nothing else. It had olive in it I think as well. Would def get again! Yoga pants salad was tasty as well Mac and cheese skillet fun as well Would return I need that bread again! No allergy issues

I'm really bummed to see the State Street location close, but I'm excited for more events at the…read moreFactory space. Satellite has always been such a gem -- the live music outside, the patio, and sipping some of the best natural wine in town is something my friends and I genuinely look forward to. Their cheese board is my go‑to: easy to graze on while you relax, chat, and enjoy a glass. One of my favorite memories was when my dad called from a Michelin‑star restaurant in Chicago, telling me he'd tried a Santa Barbara small‑batch natural dessert wine. He was visiting the next weekend, and I was determined to find it. Of course, Satellite had a few bottles left. Being able to surprise him with it was such a fun moment -- and honestly, a testament to how thoughtfully curated their wines are.

Need some good chicken wings? Little Bird is the place. I love the Greek salad, add salmon is…read morealways cooked to perfection staff is friendly, and I love going to the public market before the chaos, it's the perfect time to grab a table. Now my kid refuses to eat anything else at Public market, great job Little Bird!

Absolutely horrible The salad was drenched and wilting with…read moresauce The wings were tiny and sauce was watered down. I literally threw them away and got the Korean wings next door

If you are thinking of hosting your wedding reception here or hosting any other event, DO IT!!! My…read morehusband and I got married at the Santa Barbara Courthouse in June and hosted our 70 person reception at State & Fig. We began communicating with Serina to begin the planning process in November of 2025 and even stopped by the restaurant to check out the venue during breakfast (the breakfast burritos and fig burger are delicious!). From the beginning, my husband and I could tell that Serina and Patrick are passionate about their work and want to ensure their clients have the best experience and day possible. Serina and Patrick made themselves available throughout the planning process to answer any questions that we had. They are great personable people and we are beyond happy we worked with them for one of the biggest days of our lives. We went with the braised short ribs and olive chicken for our main entrees as well as a chocolate raspberry cake (baked by Serina) for our wedding cake. Almost two months later, my husband and I have guests telling us how great the staff were and how delicious the food and cake were at our reception! It truly was the best day ever and we continuously talk about how we wish we could relive that day again! Thank you Serina, Patrick, and staff for your dedication and making our day so memorable for us and our guests!

Reached out to set up a brunch for my bachelorette weekend and was immediately helped online. Their…read morecustomer service is exemplary! When our group arrived we were met by a smiling server and our very own private table with personalized menus! Loved this little unexpected detail. I ordered the braised short-rib Benedict and it will be a breakfast I think about for a long time! The meat was braised perfectly and it was incorporated deliciously with the caramelized onions. My poached egg was velvety and the pesto hollandaise was *chefs kiss*! Finished with the peppery arugula and delicious muffin. The best way to start the day! Everyone was son impressed with their meal. Absolutely delicious.

My date and I really enjoyed the Tomahawk dinner special. The chef did a fine job combining all the…read moreingredients to create such a tasty steak, and I especially appreciated that it was already sliced for us. My date, a steak professional and strict carnivore, rated it "good." I, on the other hand, thought it was super delicious! The booth seating was comfortable, too. Service was great overall--except that we were given someone else's tab. Fortunately, the total was about the same as what our steak dinner would have cost, so I didn't realize there was a mistake until I got home. That's when things got a little frustrating. I tried calling the restaurant several times to correct the error, but no one ever picked up. By late morning the next day, I finally got through, and a woman told me the manager would call me at noon to help sort things out. Unfortunately, noon came and went, and I never heard from him. I'm curious whether my message actually got through and whether the manager will eventually call me. Fortunately, I'm local, so I'll stop by the restaurant on my evening walk and take care of it in person. Overall, I enjoyed the dinner and would happily go back--but if you need to reach them, don't rely on the phone!

This is the on site restaurant at the Kimpton canary downtown Santa Barbara. It's adjacent to lobby…read morebar and lounge. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. We stayed here for a weekend so we had breakfast / brunch here in the mornings. This restaurant is very cozy and comfy. Except a bit of toddler crying here and now since this is a family restaurant especially in the mornings. For breakfast we have tried local fruit plate, breakfast plate and California style shakshuka. Also sides of fruits and smoked salmon. The food was delicious in healthy portions. The service was fantastic and very welcoming! We were very impressed with this hotel restaurant and will come back whenever we are in town!

We decided to come back to this fantastic gluten free bakery and cafe. It was only 2 minutes walk…read morefrom the Kimpton hotel we stayed at. This store was packed the entire weekend when we came in. Store is big and spacious with two sections. One is sit down cafe, the other is bakery and take out area. It's all fast casual style though. They have a lot of varieties to choose from and great coffee and tea to go menu. They take reservations for weekend brunch too. I picked quite a few pastries to try. My favorites are lemon tart and lemon bar. Obviously I like lemon flavored pastries. The red velvet vegan cupcake and blueberry muffin were delicious as well. I am so jealous of this gluten free kitchen bakery and cafe. Wish we had something like this near my home! This is our must stop whenever we are in Santa Barbara!

We stopped in Lilac after walking through the Farmer's Market - which I must say was the best I've…read morebeen to. It's a bit overpriced but everything we had was very good. I ordered the Lilac breakfast and a honey lavender latte, which I loved. One of my friends had the salmon plate and the other ordered the Quiche Lorraine. We were all very happy with the food. The people working there were very friendly and the service was efficient. I thought it was a cute bakery and restaurant.

Came here with some friends for lunch!…read more There is no parking lot, so you'll have to find either street parking, or there was a parking lot about a 10 min walk from the restaurant. You order at a window first and then sit down. They have outdoor seating only, so very dog friendly! There is a bathroom on sight. The food was amazing! We got the crispy chicken bao tacos, Chinese chicken salad, and I got a hibiscus lemonade. The lemonade was super refreshing and the right about of sweet. The salad was ginormous! It was full of veggies and the sesame dressing was delicious, 9/10. The bao tacos were delicious as well. The chicken pieces were huge and crispy. The gochujang definitely had a kick to it which I enjoyed, 10/10. I will definitely be coming back!

Open air, dining in sunlight, everything there was tasty. It's such a high energy spot on the…read moreweekends. Now Burger- it's big even for the biggest mouth in the South. Sushi Sando- don't be stingy, it's so good put more tuna on it! Chicken bai taco- if you are able to get it all in your mouth it's so good, totally messy Carnitas fries- classic and delightful! No real service but they bring things to your table