We came here for a late lunch as we saw it holds Michelin Bib…read more Sweet: great menu options. So many tasty choices. We ordered the Vietnamese chicken wings and braised pork noodles. Both very delicious. The wings were all flats so that was a plus alone. Full of good flavor and very crispy. The noodles were delicious as well. I recommend both. The restaurant is decorated very nice and the server was attentive. Sour: the restaurant was very clean but it bothers me so much when some places have a designated area that flies like to circle around that tends to be near the bar. I wish there could be more control to prevent that. I did really enjoy the meal but the portions were small. If it wasn't so good I would almost say the prices weren't worth it. You can definitely share but I would get at least 3 options for 2 people. My husband and I weren't that hungry so it was a decent amount since it was such a late lunch and we were thinking about getting something else shortly after. Overall I hope we are in town again soon as there are other things I'd like to try.

The chicken wings were absolutely amazing - if you do nothing else, order those!!! The Vietnamese…read morestyle was my favorite. The shaved bok choy and duck salad was SO good as well!!! The duck was excellent, and didn't feel too fatty - it was perfect. The drinks were good as well - had the spritz. Our servers were so polite and friendly, and honestly just felt like we were around friends. I like that this place, like many jn Santa Barbara, pays their staff a living wage and so you end up with a more authentic interaction that doesn't feel forced. The aesthetic was beautiful - perfect for a lunch date or for a dinner before sunset. Open air seating, beautiful decor, overall a lovely experience!

Update there is no brunch , currently only a breakfast sandwich, bummer !…read more Still a great neighborhood spot to watch sports and hang out with your well behaved dog , it's a good example that you can bring Fido and hang out with friends Beer selections rotate and there are also cans available for purchase Service is good , I appreciate friendly staff

I LOVE Sama Sama downtown. I like Lama Dog well enough, and their beer list typically has a fruity…read morebeer or two to satiate my "sort of likes beer sometimes" palate. So I was absolutely thrilled when a combo spot opened (WITH PARKING!!) uptown, so I don't need to brave the funk zone or downtown for a leisurely dinner and drink. Sadly, something just didn't quite measure up on the food side. They're definitely going for more of a brewpup vibe, as I didn't see some of the fancier items on the menu, but the prices were so high for the amount of food. If they'd altered to concept a bit more to fit pub fare (with prices to match) this would have been a homerun. We ordered the loaded tots, which were delicious, the koren wings, which were the clear standout of the meal, and then the ramen and dumpling tacos which were disappointing. The ramen was SO salty and was mostly just broth and noodles. The dumpling tacos were small and pricey for what they were, and personally I just wasn't a fan of the flavor. My boyfriend happily finished them, but then again he's a bottomless pit so he's easy to please. There's LOTS on the menu that interests me though, so I'm happy to give it another shot and try something else. The weekday bento boxes look interesting! Lama Dog itself is fine, and I'll absolutely get a snack at Sama Sama again when I go for a post-work bev, but it's sadly not going to be my go-to for dinner.

Took my husband here for his birthday & date night with our baby in a stroller and they were really…read moreaccommodating. They seated us outside facing the beach but at the end so we weren't too crowded by other tables. Everything we ate here was good but we HIGHLY recommend the Crazy Rich Asians rolls. So worth the market price. We might just make it a tradition to visit here every SB trip.

Food: We ordered several sushi rolls, edamame, and the puffed rice butter lettuce salad. Food was…read moreamazing! I especially loved the salad, so refreshing! Service: poorer on this end unfortunately. We sat for 15 minutes with no one checking on us or providing water. I had to call for someone. And then one of our drinks was forgotten. And had to call over again to refill waters :/ Ambiance: it's nice especially if you get a table that has the water view. If I visit Santa Barbara again, I'd come back.

Amazing food and amazing service couldn't recommend it more. Surprised more people weren't there.read more

Not bad - just average…read more Came on a whim as someone from out of town & ordered the MINI CRISPY SHRIMP SHUMAI, and the BEEF UDON. The flavors were not bad but nothing felt super authentic - not that you would expect authentic Asian food from a place in Lompoc.... Overall it all just felt a lil meh but the quality wasn't bad

Situated in the Santa Barbara Farmers Market complex, Empty Bowl is an inviting space where you can…read moresit right at the bar and watch the wok action. Service is friendly and the food well prepared. Menu options are limited, but everything is delicious. Recommend going at happy hour. There's usually a special offer.

The service was really fast, which was nice. Big portion for a little less than last half for…read moreleftovers. However, I didn't love the Beef Thai Pho, not enough of the filet and too many beefballs and really strong favored beefiness of the broth that almost overpowered the rest of the dish. I wish I would've gotten the fried rice, had a bite if my friends and that was yummy but also only available on Mondays. Thai tea was great, really strong flavor.

Annette was our server at Asiatique Eatery, and she was fantastic. From the moment that we walked…read morein, she had a smile on her face and asked us to sit anywhere we'd like. We sat down near the entrance to get some of the breeze from outside. The decor of the restaurant is nice, with lots of Thai-inspired decor. Now let's get to the good stuff! The food here is amazing. I ordered a hot pot soup that was simply perfect. The amount of spice was just enough, and I love hot pots because they keep my soup hot. My husband ordered a beef rice bowl and added shrimp to it. The rice bowl was also so delicious. To go along with my meal, I ordered Thai boba tea, and I loved it! The portions are generous, so we had leftovers, which we were happy about! I definitely want to go back to try some of their shaved ice; it looks amazing. I can't wait to go back to try other items on their menu.

Heard so many good things about this restaurant that it was time for a visit. Came on a Sunday…read morelunch hour when it wasn't particularly crowded and decided to eat outside on this beautiful day. We were seated on the front patio and given menus. It seemed to take a while till someone brought us water and another little while till our orders were finally taken. We requested two Thai iced teas which were quite delicious with coconut milk subbed for the cows milk. We told the server we would be sharing our orders. We shared a vegan hot pot and a Pad See Ew with chicken. The hot pot consisted of broccoli, shredded cabbage, carrots, steamed tofu, corn, udon noodles, two vegan dumplings, sliced squash, spinach and baby bok choy. Veggies were tender crisp although the broth was rather bland. The Pad See Ew was a bit disappointing. While the sauce was tasty, the broccoli and carrots tender crisp, the chicken was not only dry but quite tough and chewy. I must add, as were sharing these dishes, the server neglected to bring additional plates and a serving ladle for the soup. So my hubby had to go inside find someone and request the serving utensils for both dishes, plates and eating utensils for sharing. So we waited again. Not sure what folks ate that gave a five star review . What we experienced fell a couple notches below that rating. Would I return? Probably not, there are better options in Ventura.

incredible food and awesome experience will be back a+ experience…read more really appreciate the kind service. great ambiance.

We were passing the area when we decided we needed some lunch. I found this place on yelp and…read moredecided to give it a try. It was an open layout that had plenty of seating inside the restaurant. The decor was moder, but not overdone. We were greeting and pointed to a table but that was it. We realized there was a QR code on the table and we could order our food on there. It took a little while to get our food even though no one else was there. I found it really odd to not even be told to use the QR code to order or be informed of anything. Stewed beef noodles with Ramen- 9/10 My husband ordered this and I tried some. The broth was delicious. Rich and flavorful but not overbearing. The noodles were cooked perfectly and the meat was tender. The bok choy was a needed touch. My husband ate the whole bowl and wanted a second because was so good. Certified Angus Beef hot pot- 8/10 I ordered this with the tom yum broth. I didn't know it was a creamy version of the broth until it was served. I'm not mad about it but it wasn't in the description in case others are dairy sensitive. The broth was flavorful and really delicious. I will say that the beef was tough and it a typical cut that overcooked very quickly in the broth. I'm not positive it was Angus beef grade. I just now realized it was missing the lotus root but gave me zucchini instead. I was also missing my quail eggs. If I didn't read the description to know I was supposed to have them, I would've missed that too. Overall, the food was delicious but the service was 1 star for sure. We were never checked on and the waiter only appeared if we pushed the call button. If you can overlook the lack of customer service, the food is really delicious.

Dined in today for lunch (I usually get to-go). Loved the tunes. Today was very 80's so I felt like…read moreI was back in college, although The Blue Owl wasn't there when I went to school. The vegan menu keeps growing! I ordered my favorite, the Mango Mint salad, but noticed that the dressing is Miso based. We also ordered the Vegan Sweetheart Burrito, Vegan Bahn-Mi, & Vegan Nam Toc Burrito. Thumbs up, or should I say 5 stars, to all of the good. A Side salad or chips came with everyone's order except for the salad. Friendly staff, plenty of indoor and outdoor (parklet) seating. Fun decor as well.

So unfortunate that this place has gone so far downhill in recent times. Last three times i have…read morebeen here i got a bad stomach ache. I think its the lettuce. A prices have done nothing but go up. Spent $42 on a meal for two, no drinks or sides just two mains. Crazy. The wait staff is more and more aloof, but they do an acceptable job. I enjoy the live music and i'll be honest the food does taste good, but a $42 tummy ache for two ain't worth it! They do serve espresso in case you want to feel the tummy ache immediately instead of waiting until the next day, at least that's an option!