Came to Santa Barbara for the first time and this was the first stop my friend and I made. Holyyyyy…read moreeverything was so good! Great way to kick off the trip. We ordered the nachos with pulled pork, Mac and cheese with brisket, and two burgers. We underestimated how much food was coming out . Not only was it huge portions, everything also tasted so good. The people taking our orders were also super sweet.

Funk in Public…read more Family-owned and operated local chain of restaurants and butcher shops that's been serving the Santa Barbara community for over fifty years (ca. 1973). This location is in Santa Barbara's "Funk Zone" district, which was formerly an industrial area that's turned into a wine and art district full of interesting places to gander. The Good: * Huge dog-friendly covered outdoor seating * Full lineup of their signature Shalhoob craft beers. They also have fermented grapes and liquor, if beer isn't your jam. * Service was friendly and welcoming. * Street Parking and City-owned lots, as well. The lots are your best bet, and they're free for a short while. * Prices are very reasonable for a BBQ place. * The Street Corn app might be the best thing we ate here as the corn was super fresh right off the cob, and the Chipotle aioli was superb. * BBQ Beans was more of a bean soup, but it was decent. * Mac & Cheese was also pretty good. Carrots enjoyed it more than I did, but I might've been grumpy from the shitty meats (more on that in a minute). The Meh: * Tritip was completely dry and tasted like it was cooked in the oven and then finished on the grill. But, I will say, at least it was edible unlike the ribs... The Ugly: * Maybe the worst ribs I've ever had. They were just completely hammered with salt and completely blew out my palate within two bites, which is a shame because they were tender and cooked well, but jfc, no amount of sauce or anything is going to save something this salty. Conclusion: Maybe we just caught them on a bad day because a place doesn't survive for over fifty years serving up meat like this. I'd be willing to give them another try someday, but I need my tongue to recover first.

We had our wedding at Montecito Club and I live out of town and so having a local planner was…read moregreat! Dalina listened to what we wanted and helped to execute that day when we had so many things going on! I was able to relax with my bridesmaids and family and friends and she worked behind the scenes with all our vendors to make our day beautiful! We had the best time and so did our friends and family! She also has a very calming energy and she makes sure everything comes together!

Dalina assisted me as I was planning my daughter's Bat Mitzvah party. We explored different ways of…read moresaving money, as we were on a fairly tight budget, but also wanted to make the party feel special and elegant. The night of the party (which was outdoors), there was a light sprinkle in the air, and Dalina helped to make sure we had things set up properly and that the kids all had the best of times. Together, we worked through all the day-of-details, and we were able to have an affordable, beautiful and memorable celebration for my daughter's momentous occasion. I would highly recommend Dalina. She is a master of parties big or small, is a wealth of information and is super dependable. Having someone like her in your corner, who has many years of experience, a great rapport with so many vendors, and who can help with ideas and decisions, is priceless. Don't wait-- hire her now!

We hired SPARK for a corporate event at Dos Pueblos Orchid Farms. It is a unique venue for a…read morecorporate event because the location does not have wifi, has bad cell service, and has minimal electrical outlets.  SPARK provided a very detailed quote and included things I forgot to even mention or didn't know we needed. They're very familiar with the venues in the area. They worked well based on the budget we had. Alex and his team also went to the venue for a site visit where we discovered a huge echo in the venue. They were creative and worked on ways to fix it. They also made sure our video wall wouldn't have a glare and we would have shading for when the sun hit directly on the greenhouse. Alex was also great as we had a bunch of performers who needed additional A/V support. He reached out to them and knew exactly what they needed. The team spent hours and hours setting up. It really was a huge production. On the day of, everything was great! The wifi went smoothly and the on-site techs were helpful. One thing to note is that our event was not completely waterproof so when it rained between day 1 and 2, SPARK had to make a few adjustments as some outlets weren't functioning and there was water on some things. They did so quickly before guests arrived. The before & after pictures don't even show all the work put into this! Alex and his team should have been hired for Fyre Fest because they are amazing with producing great events no matter what difficulties there are.

Mind blowing, quite simply mind blowing! What Lani + team do is over the top creative and just…read morereally changes the whole event to an incredibly elegant soirée! And super fun!! I own pure joy catering and I have seen him transform 100's of basic spaces into...well look what he did last night!

Rebecca isn't just a wedding planner. She's family now!…read more From the moment we started working with her, Rebecca made us feel as if our wedding was the only one she was working on. She took the time to understand exactly who we are, what we wanted, and why it mattered, and then she went on to build it. Not a version of it. Ours. That kind of attentiveness is rare, and it set the tone for everything that followed. What separates Rebecca from anyone else is how much she cares about the details that never make it into a contract. Every vendor was managed with precision. She didn't just book them; she kept them accountable, communicated expectations clearly, and made sure everyone showed up ready to deliver. We never had to chase anyone down or wonder if something was confirmed. She handled it. All of it. On the wedding day, everything ran flawlessly. Not a single thing out of place. Flowers, timing, setup, flow, it was exactly what we had envisioned, maybe even better. She was calm, present, and always one step ahead. While we were dancing and laughing with our families, Rebecca was quietly making sure every moving part stayed in place. That's a gift. When it was all over, we didn't feel like we had just worked with a vendor. We felt like we had gained a person. Rebecca will always hold a special place in our hearts, and we mean that. If you are planning your wedding and want someone who treats it like it's her own, hire her. You won't look back!

If you're getting married, or planning a special event in the Santa Barbara area hire Rebecca…read moreGigandet (Imagine Weddings SB) -- she is truly exceptional! Working with Rebecca for my wedding was easily one of the best decisions we made throughout our entire wedding journey. We hosted two full days of pre-wedding and wedding events, and she planned and coordinated every single moment seamlessly. Her experience -- over 20+ years in Santa Barbara and beyond -- shows in everything she does. From the start, Rebecca was very kind, warm, thoughtful, and incredibly detailed oriented. She is so easy to get along with, and she made me feel like the sky was the limit from the beginning. She was always incredibly transparent with us and with our vendors. She made sure everyone's expectations were aligned, which was a huge reason our wedding weekend felt effortless and smooth. She kept us on a realistic timeline, checked in regularly, and kept us on top of items so nothing ever slipped through the seams. One of the things I appreciated most is that she allowed me to fully own the design aspect of my wedding. She was so patient whenever I made changes, always supportive, and handled the execution flawlessly so I could focus on the creative side without stress. It felt like the perfect partnership. Rebecca is warm, friendly, funny, and genuinely such a joy to work with. Beyond being an extraordinary planner, she became a true friend -- someone I look up to for her guidance, honesty, and transparency. Our wedding would not have been the same without her, and we are still in awe of how beautifully everything came together. If you want a planner with unmatched expertise, a calming presence, exceptional communication, and a heart of gold... look no further. Rebecca is the best there is. I couldn't be more grateful for her dedication and positive attitude! She is a big part of why I am enjoyed my wedding so much!! Warmly, Katherine (Burrows) Dragon (Very happy bride / client)

Tonya orchestrated our daughter Lindsey 's wedding at our home, Casa Medio. It was exceptional. I…read moreheartily recommend her.

Tonya is the consummate professional and the wedding planner you want for your big day. From the…read moreinitial consult to after the wedding, I found Tonya and her team at Soigne Productions to be top notch, high-quality, reliable, warm, and supportive. I found her on Yelp after doing extensive searching, and after interviewing a few wedding planners. From the get-go, Tonya was flexible, extremely organized, dependable, proactive, and very familiar with the wedding venues and vendors available in Santa Barbara County. She allowed me to be as hands-on as I wanted, while providing solid advice and providing support whenever I asked. Besides supporting me with logistics, she has a great eye for style, and I took her recommendations several times for items such as floral arrangements, cake design, etc. I was aiming for a wedding that was minimalistic, romantic, with some handmade items, and uniquely us, and Tonya helped us deliver that. She listened carefully to our vision and helped us execute it seamlessly. If there were any gaps in my vision, Tonya filled them in even better than I could have. When my mom wanted to meet my wedding planner, Tonya was gracious enough to set up a meeting with her to make sure my mom felt confident about the wedding planning. It was great having her create a detailing timeline for the bridal party and the vendors, and running through the wedding rehearsal the day before - it saved me from having so much work! On the day of, we hit a few snafus, from late-arriving wedding guests, to almost going over the time we had set for the trolley, but Tonya handled everything calmly and supportively, and knew exactly what to do. She let us enjoy our big day while she took care of all the little details and logistics (all the small things, like paying the restaurant tab at the end of the night, add up but we didn't notice because she was by our side). It was great having someone we trusted look after us and our guests the day of. Because of Tonya and her team, our guests loved our wedding and we were able to enjoy all the little moments of our big day! I'd highly recommend her for your wedding as well. Some of my favorite guest quotes (that were made possible because we had Tonya): "The wedding was so much fun." "Your wedding is the one I wished I had. I'm jealous." "The wedding was perfect; I don't think anything even went wrong!" "This wedding is so you guys. It's so you!" "It's the best wedding I've attended this year. My favorite!"

This review is long overdue! We got married back in October at the Santa Barbara Club (a great and…read moreunderrated venue) and chose Amazing Days Events to plan our wedding and we're so glad we did. Sophie and her team were on top of every detail, which made the process so much less stressful than I expected, and when the day came, we were able to fully enjoy it, which you can't really put a price on! The whole thing was beautiful and went seamlessly, even my family and wedding party agreed! Everything was so organized, and I appreciated their responsiveness and diligence throughout the process. I loved working with them so much, I recommended Sophie to my cousin who is getting married this year and am so exited to attend her wedding because I know it will also be Amazing! Thank you Sophie, Xochilt, and Megan!!! We are eternally grateful :-) -Natalie & Peter

Sophie and Xochilt were a dream to work with. As someone who had never thought of their wedding…read morebefore getting engaged, Amazing Days Events helped me brainstorm a vision and then used their design skills to bring the vision to life. We ended up having rain the week of our wedding and ADE jumped into action to come up with a rain plan and work with our vendors to change design and rentals. Our wedding day was perfect and it couldn't have happened without the ADE team. If you are looking for a planner that is organized, a design genius, and well respected by vendors -- HIRE the ADE team!! You will not be disappointed and you will have a lot of fun planning your special day.

The Narrative loft is such an incredible event space! A while back I had my wedding rehearsal…read moredinner there and it was perfect. I had about 20 people and it was a great size for our group. The decor in the Narrative Loft is so beautiful and thoughtful, I did not bring in much and it looked gorgeous. Also the staff was great to work with from the start of planning and during the event everything went so well. I was able to fully enjoy myself and not worry about anything. I feel so lucky I was able to find this amazing event space right in Santa Barbara, I highly recommend having your next event here!

Really great space to hold events. It's decorated well, cool space and lots of options for how to…read moreuse the space. Well maintained, good service.

Shawna of Dulce Dia Events, came highly recommended to me. And let me tell you, it's no surprise…read morewhy - she's absolutely amazing! From our very first call, I knew she was the one I wanted to work with in planning our wedding. Shawna is not only incredibly personable and welcoming but also highly professional. Most importantly, she genuinely wants to understand your vision for your big day and is dedicated to bringing it to life. Throughout our planning process, communication with Shawna was seamless, whether through email, text, or calls. She consistently provided guidance and support, making planning our wedding from the Bay Area a breeze. As the wedding day approached, Shawna scheduled calls to touch base, not just about the wedding details but also to check in on me personally - a gesture that meant so much to me! Thank you so much Shawna Having Shawna as our wedding planner and coordinator was one of the best decisions we made. I had no worries at all, knowing that she was coordinating and communicating with all our vendors to ensure everyone was informed and on the same page. Our wedding day turned out beyond perfect, thanks to Shawna and Celia. They both went above and beyond to make our day memorable and unforgettable. Thank you, Shawna and Celia! You are both truly amazing, and we are forever grateful for everything you did to make our wedding day so special. And for your heartfelt gift that meant so much to us!!

Hiring Dulce Dia Events was hands-down one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From the…read moremoment we booked, Shawna was incredibly available, responsive, and full of amazing vendor recommendations. The minute we met her, we knew she could handle anything that came her way--her experience shines through in every detail! At our very first planning session, Shawna brought up things we never would've thought of on our own and gave us thoughtful, unique ideas that added such a special touch to the day. As the date got closer, she took over communication with all of our vendors, made sure everyone had a clear, flawless timeline, and even ran a ceremony rehearsal for our entire bridal party to help things go smoothly. Of course, wedding days come with surprises--like forgotten flower girl petals, vendor delays, and parking issues--but Shawna handled EVERYTHING with total grace and control. She was calm, focused, and had it all locked in without ever making us feel the stress. Her associate Kim was equally amazing. She kept me grounded and calm throughout the day, always made sure we had a fresh drink in hand (literally as we stepped foot off the aisle), and even had our plates ready while guests were still being served. It's the kind of thoughtful care that makes all the difference. You can truly tell Shawna and Kim love what they do--their energy, professionalism, and attention to detail made our day unforgettable. We are so thankful for everything they did to make it perfect. Thank you both from the bottom of our hearts!

Ána was absolutely wonderful to work with! She responded to my quote request right away and sent…read moreseveral photo options to help me visualize everything. When we decided to scale down from a large arch to balloon bouquets, she was so accommodating--offering updated pricing and new design ideas without missing a beat. The bouquets turned out gorgeous and really made senior night at SBHS shine. Excellent communication from start to finish and personal delivery made the whole experience effortless. Highly recommend!

Great experience with Ana! She was able to accommodate a last minute request and it came out…read moreperfect. I sent a few options of my vision and she executed them perfectly. Would use again!

I contacted several event rental companies to provide chairs, tables and linens for a baby shower…read moreto be held in a park just down the street from us in Ventura. Cheers Event Rentals was very responsive to my inquiry and their prices were very competitive. The shower was only going to have about 35 people so it was a pretty small party and yet Cheers was very accommodating to our needs. Talking to Jessica on the phone was reassuring that all of the items were going to be delivered without any problems. Cheers came up with a great idea of delivering everything to the park in their trailer on Saturday morning so we could unload and then leaving the trailer so that we could load the chairs, tables and linens back into the trailer for them to pick up later. Since our event was small, all the other vendors were going to delivery the items to my house on Friday and pick up on Monday. This really saved us the trouble and time to move everything to and from our house on the day of the shower. We met Jessica at the park in the morning and everything worked out great with the convenience of having their trailer right there when we were done. Working with Jessica and Cheers Events was a very good experience and I would suggest contacting them if you are in need to rent items for your event. Our experience with Cheers was great and I'm sure yours will be too!!

Very responsive, easy to work with. Showed up when they said they would. They were also had…read morehelpful recommendations. We will use them again for our next event.