We stopped by Lama Dog for a drink and were very happy to find this little "nook" inside serving…read morefood. Perfect for grabbing a bite to go with your beer. Got their Lobster Mac & Cheese. Was enough for us to share between two. Creamy and cheesy, but could've used more lobster. Would've expected a better lobster to macaroni ratio with this one. Prices are a little steeper here. It was $25 for the Lobster mac & cheese, which I would've been more open to with a bit more fish in the dish. Plus, when I go to grab a beer, I'm not necessarily wanting to pay $20+ for a burger without fries. That being said, it's still a good spot to grab some food while drinking a beer at Lama Dog.

My wife and I have been wanting to try this place out and we finally did. We both ordered a burger…read moreand fries. The burgers were good, the patties had an interesting texture. The fries were really good and they were crunchy which was a plus. It's a good spot to have a beer and watch football games.

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!

Me and my friends grabbed some food and drinks by the bar area on Saturday morning. Our bartender…read moreand server was kind and attentive, and the atmosphere was relaxing. I ordered the brioche French toast with berries and almonds and it was absolutely delicious! I've been here a few times and always leave happy! I also it's one of the few places in SB that serves bottomless mimosas, which is a huge plus if you're looking to celebrate!

Sad that this place has been around for over a decade and we just ate here, last night. Glad that…read morewe found it and will return. JJ was our server and he did a great job of moderating how much we ordered and bringing out the plates in good combinations. All the plates are to be shared and our party of 4 enjoyed them all. We were seated outside. It was a nice, the sun only hitting 1 person for a few minutes before it moved far enough for us all to be in the shade. The menu served as sun protection for that time. Cantaloupe was ripe and the tajin and lime gave it a delicious new flavor profile. We overheard the table next to us raving about the heirloom tomato panzanella, so, we ordered it too. The ricotta made this dish. Totally understood what the other table was talking about and we were thankful to overhear them. The Lark's Classic Wedge was the best wedge I have ever had. Sure, I don't eat as many salads as I should but I can appreciate the difference between bacon and the crispy pork belly served here. The line caught crude was ahi. This came out first and we devoured it. The picture will tell you all the words I can't put together right now. New Orleans Shrimp Toast was the only "hot dish" we had. The included sausage was a little too spicy hot for the table. Not me, though! The jus was incredible. If I had another piece of brioche, I would have left the plate clean. Had the narrator as my cocktail. Sweet and sensational!

Having heard really fantastic things about the Lark, I was very eager to try it during my Santa…read moreBarbara visit. The salad was HUGE, definitely meant to share although I ended up cleaning it up. I really like the concept of hyper-local where even the fisherman gets a shoutout by name on the menu, but I think the presentation and execution fell flat. I'm not sure if a larger group or different menu items would have landed differently but my fish ended up a bit rubbery and overcooked. The other dishes were very underwhelming, and it was really tough to get the attention of my server. When it came time to pay, they offered me a pen which didn't work, then when I asked for another one, it didn't work, and finally I asked a bus boy who gave me 5 pens which 4/5 didn't work. I felt so awkward having to do so much to get anyone's attention, and then to be offered a total of 6 non functioning pens and one barely functional one.

This place is absolutely terrific! It is so fantastic to find somewhere near the water that is fun…read moreand has reasonable prices! Not to mention that each of the dishes we ordered was amazing! We went right at the end of the day for their opening hours and yet, they were super happy to serve us and there was no shortage of items available. We tried several different things just to check out their menu and they were all yummy. Highly highly recommend the truffle fries! This is somewhere I will definitely go back. Very often!

Highly recommend their sushi sando -- the star of the menu. And lemon mint lychee was very…read morerefreshing. Shrimp po'boy was pretty simple taste profile and too greasy for me to finish.

If you're looking for some tasty Cajun-Creole cuisine and a good time in Santa Barbara, definitely…read morecheck out The Palace Grill! The decor of the restaurant makes you feel like you've stepped into New Orleans--murals, Mardi Gras themed items, and cards on the ceiling! I was so excited that they bring out complimentary mini muffins! They are SO good! They have a few different flavors like banana nut, jalapeno corn, a rosemary one, etc. Definitely a highlight! For appetizers, we ordered the Cajun Popcorn and the Soft Shell Crab. I haven't had a lot of crawfish before, so I really wanted to try the Cajun Popcorn. These crawfish tails are dipper in cornbread buttermilk batter and fried. They're crispy and fun to eat! They give a sherry wine dipping sauce, which was also yummy! Would recommend getting these! We also wanted to try the Soft Shell Crab, and you can get it as an appetizer or an entree. The appetizer comes with one soft shell crab that's been stuffed with Bienville crabmeat dressing, coated the cornmeal flour, and flash fried. It has just the right amount of crispiness! It's served with a jalapeno beurre-blanc and rice. For our entree, we shared the Crawfish Pasta Lafitte. We couldn't get enough of the crawfish tails so decided to get the pasta that had them as well. The pasta also had caramelized onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, cream, and creole seasoning. Very tasty! Would recommend this pasta! For the fun part that I mentioned--they have a magician that walks around and does magic tricks at each table! It was entertaining and very cool to see some of the tricks up close! They also have a Sing-Along moment in the evening where they'll had out lyric sheets to everyone, turn on the music, and everyone sings the song together. They were playing "What A Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong on the evening I was there, but the song changes and they ask you not to open the lyrics book until right before the song, so it's a surprise!

The Palace Grill is a great spot to grab cajun food and share a meal. The service was amazing and…read morethey are dog friendly on their outdoor patio! That was a big plus in my book. The ambiance on the outdoor patio was cozy and gave New Orleans vibes. I absolutely loved the muffin sampler that they give as an appetizer. We had the hurricane margaritas, crawfish étouffée and redfish pontchatrain.

Customer service and staff - 5 stars Food - 5 stars…read moreBeer - 5 stars Ambiance - 5 stars

Had the regular burger. Probably the worst I've ever had in my life. Patty is half the width of the…read moreburger and SUPER hard. Their ketchup has chili peppers in it... They should consider not having a food menu. They don't know what they are doing.

My partner and I came to celebrate our one year anniversary and we had an amazing time!! We chose…read moreto do the 4 course tasting menu which was out of this world and incredibly worth the price. Each dish was so flavorful and made with so much care. My favorite dish was the pumpkin style gnocchi we had and the branzino fish, he loved the bone marrow. The soup I forgot to take a picture of was potato and leek with truffle was amazing as well. The restaurant is also very cozy with great ambience and we had fantastic service.

Loved the cocktails! The coconut pillow and espresso martini were AWESOME. Wedge salad was solid…read more However, unfortunately our group was let down with the entrees. The steak was aggressively sauced to where it took over the whole plate- multiple people at our table couldn't finish it because the curry flavor was overwhelming. The pasta bolognese was missing the sauce- it felt like pappardelle with ground beef on top. The chicken dish was enjoyable. It was definitely a mixed bag.

The restaurant is located right on the beach, making it the perfect spot for a group dinner. We…read morewere 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!

Nice views, and decent food options but service wasn't good - very unaccommodating and honestly we…read morefelt 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.