This place is so fun! Excellent atmosphere, and fun vibes. The pianist we saw was Jordon Frank and he was so much fun to watch and listen to. We'd planned to stay for one or two, listen to a few songs and move on to the next , but the entertainment was so good we stayed way longer than we initially intended and don't regret it a bit. I love the velvet curtains along the walls and disco ball above the beautiful red piano. What a vibe. I'm a fan! read more

We walked in from the fun vibe and of course the piano music. Just had dinner and wanting a nightcap. I've been to Santa Barbara loads of time and this was the first time walking into this place. They did have a security guard in front checking ID. The crowd was pretty lively for Saturday night but not too overly packed. Piano man was having his moment. Hence the reason we walked in. Tables and booths were pretty much taken but we manage to get a seat at the bar counter. Cocktail menu had all you drinks, both mixed and specialty. It's a full bar so whatever you're craving I'm sure they could create. We got a few drinks as there was a couple of us. The bartenders was really sweet and fun. She was having a good time and taking care of everyone. It was only her when we walked in but a few others showed up a couple of minutes later. One of the cocktails was a bit too sweet for me so I opted for another. Went with a beer which was ok. Drink wise, about 18-20.00 per cocktails. About average wherever you go to now. Even though we were at the bar counter, a waitress came over to take our order. Piano man was very good. When we walked in he was taking request from the audience. Afterwards, the song choices were pretty great. And the sing along with everyone was fun. Hence why people love a good piano bar. Would I come back, yes. The vibe was great. It was fun place with a good amount of seating. There's a nice big bar area as well as patio seating in front. I don't know if food is offered. Would definitely come back for a fun night. read more

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Came here to see my partner's friend's band play for a bit and it was nice! Sound check was a bit loud and jarring, but that's understandable when you get there early (like we did for a good seat). There was a $5 cover charge - not bad - and our waitress was extremely attentive and sweet. My partner got a couple beers and I ordered the Creamsicle mocktail. It was SO yummy! I loved it and it was so cute! Great vibes with folks dancing and hanging out, though I do wish some folks had more self awareness/spatial awareness when standing around or dancing while other people are trying to get by... one woman dancing almost spilled another lady's drink, and another person almost crashed into a waitress trying to deliver a tray of drinks to a table. Maybe I should have gotten an actual cocktail so I wouldn't have been so cognizant! Overall, it was a really fun time and I enjoyed it. read more

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What a fun place!! The make and female husband and wife duo are the best! They made this place so alive and fun. Amazing talent! The bartenders, servers and people at the entrance are also very nice and remembered us when we went back the next night. They make everything fun! read more

The Red Piano was Stop #3 of a pub crawl for a b'ness event I attended in Santa Barbara. Positives: The best part about this venue was the two musicians. They sang songs that everyone could connect with and sing along. They had the place rocking on a Wed night; Friendly bartenders and stiff drinks; Negatives: None I would definitely add this to a bar hopping night on this section of State St that is blocked off to car traffic. read more

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Super funky and old eclectic style Victorian style building! Great live music for a weekday. Enjoyed the piano bar 2 man band! They played my favorite song! Love love loved the music!! Also the service was decent for a busy place! This place takes the cake for classy and sassy!! was actually really clean!! read more

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Honestly was hopping for a better experience but the place had a cover charge it was a decent bar but just not worth the hype

This place was amazing. Felt like I went back in time. Lovely ambience, great atmosphere great customer service great drinks and the dude on the red piano was great very fun atmosphere thank you guys. Definitely will be back for more drinks from Orange County. read more

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This bar has a great bar, drinks and music! Live band, the drinks were made well, and our bartender was so much fun! I love all the red design! Piano Bar good job read more

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This is such a fun place. We stopped in for a Friday happy hour. It wasn't that busy, but it was lively and the bartender. Jess was super friendly and personable and took great care of us. We were just in town for a quick visit and we are so happy we came across this place. The music is great and it was a fun time. We ended up coming back on Saturday night too. It was packed and everyone was dancing and having a great time. Definitely worth stopping in if you were on State Street. read more

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This place makes for a pretty fun night. The piano players are very entertaining and the drinks are good. I'm holding back 1 star for one rude staff member, while the others were pretty friendly and attentive (short wait at a full bar). We did ask one staff member about seating in the upper VIP area and were told in a very demeaning tone that we have to spend $10,000 to sit there then dismissed. read more

The Red Piano is super fun. They have talented artists, the vibe is excellent with a mix of ages, and the service is solid, even when crowded. When you go, there might be a cover, but that is helpful for the atmosphere and minimal for your pocketbook. If you get there early you can sit at the red piano, but can enjoy the show from anywhere. Prices are standard for SB. Definitely a good spot! read more

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Came here for a quick drink before some shopping. The ambiance was lovely, decorated for the holidays. Very relaxing and comforting. There were a couple singing and playing the piano. They did mostly 70s and 80s music. I thought they did an excellent job. I ended up trying the margarita and it came back quickly, which is never a good sign. Apparently they just throw some tequila with some pre-made mix from a bottle. Not quality, especially at the price point. It didn't taste great either. It was strong for sure, but tasted artificial and cheap. Not a fan. I would recommend drinking beer and wine when you come here and sit back and enjoy the atmosphere. read more

We had a great time at the Red Piano! Jimi the fabulously talented piano player and singer was especially kind playing all our favorite tunes as we sang out of tune. Thank you for making our Birthday pal feel special! read more

It was a bit slow today, probably because it was cold outside. There was a lady playing the piano and a man with an acoustic guitar playing with her. They have all drinks and no food. Moderately priced drinks- you can bring food from outside to eat. No one wants to drink for hours without at least a little snack. Red and black decor, with booths and bar seats. The staff was friendly and welcoming throughout my visit. A fun place overall. read more

Spent a couple of hours hanging out with Justin and Arielle. What a great time! Justin is seriously talented and Arielle was very attentive to our needs. Drinks were perfect and we had a front row seat to the entertainment. If you're ever in the area you should swing by and sing a song with him! read more

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I booked VIP seating at the piano bar this past weekend, but the experience was very underwhelming. First, the VIP area was hot and stuffy with no air conditioning--I even felt bad for the performer. Second, there was no security rope behind our seats, so the crowd kept bumping into me and my wife, which was very uncomfortable. We felt like people were breathing down our neck most of the time. Even the larger VIP booths had poor setup; without any elevation or separation, it was impossible to see over the crowd. Third, I tipped for two song requests, but didn't hear either one played for over two hours. A suggestion is allow VIP guests to jump the queue once on top and play their requested songs... The performer, Alex Ivy, was very talented, but the system felt restrictive--you could only request songs already in her set list, with no room for impromptu requests. This was surprising, since in San Diego piano bars, improvisation type of requests are usually part of the fun. Overall, I don't know why I paid extra for VIP seatings because it didn't feel like a VIP experience at all. Basically you are only paying for the seats , not the service. We ended up leaving early, disappointed. This would have been 1 star review if it wasn't for the performer being so patient with the crowd and was really good. read more

Wow what a special place. We came here randomly on New Year's Eve and had a great time. Friendly service, great live music (shoutout to Ivy Alex for rocking the place) and great cocktails (manhattan and espresso martini). Perfect place to ring in the new year with a champagne toast, balloons dropping and confetti. Very memorable night. read more

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Every time we go to Santa Barbara, we stop in one of my favorite spots, The Red Piano. We love the atmosphere here, and we come as we are. They always have something special going on, and I usually try to plan our timing so we can hang out here. I highly recommend dropping in the next time you're in Santa Barbara, or if you're local, make it a regular habit. I just got my new sweatshirt in the mail to remember all the great times we've had here until the next time we are in the area. read more

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Amazing and fun experience. Great artists and drinks. Highly recommend for a fun night out.

I cannot resist a piano bar. I love the live music, a piano man who can play any song requested, possibly even with his own twist on the song and a dance floor or plenty of seating if you just like to watch. The drinks are your typical sweet bar drinks but the music is entertaining and that's what you come here for. I really enjoyed the gentleman playing the evening we were there. He was lively and had a great voice. read more

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Gigi, Niki, and Jason!! We would t have had a better night and they made it work!! Who doesn't want a fun night out on the town?!

This is a review of Jason Libs rather than the Red Piano. We saw him at the Ventura County Fair and it all started out well enough, but after a number of songs I made a request for a sing-a-long type song and he not only refused to play it, he also told me in a very condescending manner that no one would know my song and that I should "read the room". I didn't much care that he didn't play my song, but I didn't really appreciate being spoken to in that manner and, needless to say, any possibility of him getting anything in the tip jar was out the window. Nevertheless, we stayed and, to my amusement, he picked 5-6 boring songs in a row (including a couple of requests that were apparently more on point in his view) and completely lost the crowd, with virtually no one engaging and many leaving. The whole thing completely petered out. As it turns out I wasn't the only one who couldn't "read the room". read more

Had a great time performing at the red piano- I love the atmosphere...as you walk in you're greeted by a friendly hostess and live music- they were good too! Also at the entrance friendly security and a cool hanging red piano- I was there for the backyard comedy- what a great patio, fast service, and fun crowd! read more

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The red BNO is perfect for all ages. Perfect place to listen to Justin from 6 to 9. We bring food from a local restaurant into the facility. Justin can certainly get a crowd going !! So many younger adults come in groups for birthday parties ! 10 out of 10 read more

Great piano bar w a cool vibe and great music ! Quick service , nice ambiance and standard drinks .

came by just for a short spell that we had to get drinks and kill time and it was lively to say the least! Drinks: -red piano lager: typical lager, cold and good! I'm not the biggest lager gal but it was my partners heh and got a few refreshing swigs -red piano wine: typical red wine taste! I'm not refined in anyway when it comes to wine to be frank... but i do typically like the drier and earthy notes of reds. So this wasn't too sweet and a decent pour! Ambiance: -props to the red piano player! He was absolutely amazing and so talented! Engaged with the crowd a lot and literally played like anything requested and would say hey to usual passerbyers and all. Definitely a fun and lively vibe! Service: -prompt and good even for having a larger outdoor space! Overall: If we're coming through and wanting to just listen to some awesome players and get drinks this is a worthwhile spot to come to! read more

Super fun spot with a group of friends requesting music we all know. The bartenders worked hard to keep everyone happy and with every song the whole place was filled with great vibes. read more

If you enjoy to listen to a live piano music and sing along, please don't look any further. This place is so much fun and I love coming here. The drinks were pretty good as well. Will be returning for sure when I'm back to the area read more

The red piano has such a kind service staff and such a lovely an extensive menu which alone is enough to make it memorable. However the addition of live music and occasional stand up comedy? Fantastic! Perfect for a date night or a calm night out with your friends! read more

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What a wonderful find. Met some wonderful patrons and had an all around great time sing songs

Went to the Red Piano Monday Night Church. The Ray Jaurique trio provided a rockin' mix of blues, rock, R&B,& even surf music. The establishment served up a respectable cocktail well-worth the price. The patrons were a fun bunch of folks that encouraged everybody to get up & dance to the music. It was a great way to spend a Monday night. read more

I love this place and try to go every time I'm in town. The piano singer Tammy was seriously fantastic when I went there on a Saturday night early August. (I went a few months ago and the singer was just meh.) The crowd is usually a fun mix of girls-night-out groups and couples - both young and old. The drinks are fine - there's a specialty cocktail list and decent beers. The servers are very helpful and nice. One server gal even went out of her way to track me down when I left my phone in the bathroom (even though another patron stupidly tried to say the phone was hers but the server called bullshit on her when she didn't know the password to unlock it! ) People really suck sometimes. I highly recommend this place for good vibes and fun sing alongs. read more

My friends and I had a girls weekend in Santa Barbara. We decided to go to the Red Piano one night. We called before we decided to go and spoke to Jason, who is the owner. He gave us so much info on what to do in Santa Barbara. We booked a table and Jason made sure we had a great night. We had a blast. I would highly recommend the Red Piano. Also, Jason and his security made sure we were always taken care of. If you don't know where to go in Santa Barbara, I would highly recommend The Red Piano! read more

The enterance hostess are so rude my card kept declining from their machine and they insisted I didn't have funds when I literally showed them my bank account . Update your software it's ridiculous read more

The Red Piano has to be one of the most fun bars in Santa Barbara!! We came on a Sunday night to celebrate a birthday and got a seat at the Piano while Justin Golan was playing the piano. There was so much interaction from him and he made the night special for us, he was also one of the funniest performers I have ever seen so I hope they bring him back soon! The option of sitting at the Piano was truly a unique experience and one that makes me eager to go back. The drinks were also phenomenal and very fair priced, 4 drinks for only $55 with a show and the chance to have the song you want to be played! All in all a great experience when you're visiting Santa Barbara read more

Service was fantastic. Music was better ! Jason Libs rocked that place until 9:00 then the amazing Polina Senderova closed it out ! Amazing night great friendly people. Really fun Vibe ! read more

I hardly ever write yelp reviews but I had to write one for the piano player Jason Libs because he's fantastic! I've been to the red piano twice now to see him play and he's the sweetest and most talented musician. His energy was contagious and he was so knowledgeable of a variety of music genres! If you have the opportunity to see him play, do not pass it up! I will 100% be back for the next one :). read more

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Absolutely entertaining and filled with a fun energy. Hubby and I stopped in while celebrating our 6 year anniversary. We didn't try a whole lot form the menu, just some 805s and gummy bear shots (). The pianist was excellent and played a handful of favorites. Waitress was on it with drinks and checking in on us, and she did it with a crowd of bachelorette parties and many people coming and going. We will go back for sure! read more

Came here for drinks after dinner one night. Place was pretty packed but we lucked out with a table for 2 near the front. Drinks were ok, nothing spectacular but the music and ambiance made up for it. Nice and friendly staff and chill vibes. Not much of a dance floor but some folks still got up and danced. We had so much fun here! read more