Restaurants in Goleta

“Family owned taste of New Orleans Restaurant. From Catfish Po-boys to King cakes. What a great find for when you want some great Cajun food. Run by a mother father and daughter trio. Was told they do live music and we're even having a Mardi Gras celebration. We ordered takeout and I will say after eating our meal this will definitely become one of our go-to restaurants.”

“Probably one of the best if not THE best sushi I’ve ever eaten! My first time, and now I’m a lifelong customer!”

“i love this place their desserts are very good and appetizing + pleasing (the dubai chocolate brownie is to die for ; i'm excited for the dubai cheesecake and for future dubai desserts)”

“Love this place, the staff is nice, so well as all of the regulars, as this is a locals spot. The food and drinks are great as well.”

“Great service and reasonable prices. The food was fantastic!!”

“Not a super big fan of beer so didn’t have many choices. However, I have many friends who enjoy the drinks here. I tried the Michelada and it was NOT good. They do have a great Mexican food truck that we love! They have vegan options which is a plus! Monday trivia is really fun!”

“Timbers Roadhouse is my go to in Goleta. I do love a Captain Fatty.”

“Despite my last not so great visit in March I stopped in with some friends to give it another try. Food was fresh and delicious, service was fantastic. Happy surprise after the horrible service in March! Thank you!”

“Excelente servicio el manager Rodrigo te hace sentir en casa 🏠 Jesse y Brenda me recomendaron la margarita de mango deliciosa 😋 💯 recomendado 🏆🎗️”

“It’s hard to describe perfect. Everything from the extraordinary staff, to the comfortable atmosphere, to the perfectly prepared food was spot on. We are greatly appreciative for the work that goes into an operation like this.”

“Always a delight! Went last minute after driving all day, seated at the bar with Thiago and had a amazing meal and beautiful drinks. I have nightshade allergies and I was still able to get the Salmon on ceder with tons of flavor! Thank you for always taking care of us!”

“Rustys is amazing many ucsb students will be delighted to try a local staple of pizza, I was born and raised on Rustys and it by far my favorite to eat in Santa Barbara very unique pizza like no where else I’ve tried anywhere both thick and thin are amazing”

“We have we our company holiday lunch the attention was excellent as the service all the staff is super friendly el señor the Manager Marciano is awesome 👏 Felipe as well I highly recommended this place and the food and drinks just awesome 👏👏👏👏was a great time”

“We love this place! Food is great”

“We sat at the bar and the service was excellent. It's a great selection of craft beers. Also plenty of March Madness basketball games on. The food was very good as well. I know there's mixed reviews but our experience was very good. I would recommend them.”

“Great food and service! Everything tastes fresh and there’s plenty of authentic Japanese options. Portion sizes are quite generous making it an excellent value”

“Limited menu but great food and drinks! Loved the live music - guitar solo - and casual ambience. Server was very attentive. Would definitely come back! Looks like a cute hotel too (restaurant is inside).”

“Christmas Eve lunch buffet had an excellent selection, but like most buffets the food started tasting the same. Naan bread was not made readily available with buffet food. If the restaurant is planning to close at 2:30pm, they should stop taking reservations at 1:30pm and not take them all the way to 2:30pm. My mistake was to make reservations for 2:00pm and only had a rushed 30 min timeframe to eat before the buffet + dessert + tea was removed.”

“Great food! Great atmosphere!”

“this chillis location is super good and it’s just wings is honestly the only ghost kitchen that I will ever support. They offer extremely good prices for some decent wings. I’m mean they’re not the best but like at that price that’s the best you’re gonna get. The sauce is also amazing”

“I didn't think Zodo's could get much better! After the Bowlero remodel I change my mind though.. you can totally lose track of time here, especially in the newer arcade?

Parking: Shared parking lot, with plenty of parking.

Kid-friendliness: The arcade has been upgraded to the best it's ever been!

Wheelchair accessibility: Handicap parking available.”

“We were celebrating our anniversary and wanted to stay on property so chose The Bistro. From start to finish, everything about our experience was absolutely incredible. The service was warm and attentive, the ambiance was just right, and every dish was beautifully prepared and full of flavor. We had the seabass and beet salad, both of which were perfectly executed. The chef and team ensure you have a wonderful experience with delicious food and impeccable service. Whether a special occasion or a just looking for a great meal, go to The Bistro, you won't be disappointed.”

“Great people..nice beer 🍺”

“I can't even say I have a favorite. It's all good. When you bring home a warm loaf, all is well with the world.”

“10 de 10, me encanta el pan y el servicio, Lore es la mejor”

“Been in Goleta for a long time. Great place for breakfast. Servers are fun and friendly.”

“If I could give 10 stars I would!!! I literally walked from the airport bc my flight was super delayed and it was 100 worth the walk!!!!!

Where to start. Well, it’s one of the best if not theeee best chicken sandwich ever!!!! I got all the condiments on the side so I could control how much of everything …. Which was a grea choice (in my opinion 💁‍♀️).

The fries were great too!! Hot and fresh.

Rosario was one of the best if not theeee best employee ever!!! (Ah hem. She needs a raise!!). So kind and friendly and helpful and just all around full of joy. The sweetest.

I’m sending my daughter and her boyfriend there and will be back the next time I’m in SB!!”

“We are proud members of Samsara and love it so much! It’s fun that they have tasting rooms both here at home in Goleta and also in Los Olivos if we want to take a little jaunt into the valley. The wine is exceptional, especially the pinots. The folks at Samsara are such lovely people - Julie, Jack and Genevieve are especially kind and we love seeing them! The programming at the Goleta location is great (bands come to play, etc). Plus, there is a woman at the LO location who brings her guitar and plays/sings! What’s not to love about a free concert?!

The value is incredible. We have gifted membership to our parents in NYC and they also loved it.

Oh, and they’re super dog friendly! Our dog Pismo loves to hang out there, and everyone is so kind about his antics.”

“good portions in the tacos. very tasty and fast service. the line seems overwhelming at first but moves fast. Will definitely be back, when in the area.”

“Vuena comida y vuena vevidas y lovueno ke los trabajadores humilde mi raza al 💯🍾🇲🇽”

“Clean and fresh. Soup tastes delicious ❤️❤️❤️”

“Great food didn’t expect to get such good food out here, I’m from Los Angeles doing a show out here and was hesitant to eat here but it was the best decision ever.”

“I loved the large menu- lot of great options and felt very homey vibes. Our server Davin was great. I got the omelette and it was very good & filling- definitely a large portion and we were hungry so it was perfect”

“I haven't tried all her menu yet, but have had everything i highlighted, and it's always absolutely delicious! I know she always pours her all into everything she bakes, so I'm positive the rest of her menu is just as amazing!”

“Buen servicio al cliente, y muy rápido”

“Best lounge around. Never disappoints. Donald keeps this place special. The tiki decorations are amazing. It’s incredible how they can transform this place. Must visit when in town.”

“We love Green Star Coffee! Great coffee, fun service, and I love the Peanuts style psychiatry stand (Covid shield) at the door. Thank you for offering fresh roasted, organic coffee.”

“I love the vibe of this place. Perhaps it’s because it’s a rainy gloomy day, but the rustic house look and feel to the place is reminiscent of the Pacific Northwest to me. Great little coffee spot”

“Your local quality Beer Hall 5 stars!”

“Love this Habit! Friendly staff and good food at good prices. If it wasn't for the dining area being next to a busy street I would give the atmosphere a 5 instead of a 4.”

“the guy working the place was insanely chill i was like oh let me take a picture of this beautiful poke bowl and he went out of his way to help me get the perfect shot. amazing. absolutely loved his energy. he helped me with questions and gave amazing service. absolutely delighted”

“Everybody loves a raspberry filled donut, when it’s the real thing inside! Anna’s Bakery is the place to get the real thing.”

“Great experience with both the Milpas location and the truck!! 100% every time! Best burritos in town, hands down!”

“As a member of The Art The Art Farmers band, I wanted to thank you for having us play music on your outdoor stage. The beer, food and live music make for a great Sunday afternoon. The audience was really good too… I think we will be getting new fans in the SB area.”

“I had the green tea ice cream and it was awesome! :)”

“it's a little hole in the wall shop that makes amazing bagel sandwiches. Love stopping here for a bite when in IV.”

“Exquisito y excelente”

“I gotta say it was my first time trying this sammich spot in sb. I has the cheese steak sammich with bell pepper it was so good 😋 I highly recommend you try this sammich spot out!!! Follow Your Taste Buds!!!”

“Good food. Good service. Authentic. Kind. Gracious.”

“Great atmosphere, feels like a retro but trendy place. Coffee is amazing, matcha latte is great, just add a little bit of sugar. The service is too kind. Definitely coming back. 5/5.”

“Great coffee and a fun venue.”

“The Natural Café is one of my favorite spots for a healthy, delicious lunch in Goleta/Santa Barbara. I love their tuna fish sandwich and vegetable lasagna. Both are fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. You can sit inside or enjoy the outdoor seating, which is perfect on a beautiful day. Great food, relaxed atmosphere, and a wonderful place to stop for lunch. Highly recommend!”

“The coffee is very good although sometimes it is not as hot as I would like. The atmosphere is decent, sometimes you get people having a loud zoom meeting with no headphones on which isn't really dune's fault but it can be obnoxious. Judging on flavor alone it's probably my favorite coffee around.”

“The food was pretty good. I had the Poke Theory bowl. It had good flavor and the bowls are about the right size for the price. The only issue I had was that the food had a lot of water in the bowl and so I felt it washed away some of the flavor. I also had the Galaxy Lemonade. It was really good and worth the try. Parking is limited. The seating is sort of small and only 5-7 tables in side. The owners are friendly and nice.”

“I took my granddaughter. I'm not used to high priced preppie food.

Parking: Very small parking spaces. Not everyone owns those "ultra smart" Smart cars!!!! No one owns them because they died from their own car crash.”

“Who can go wrong with Kyle?”

“Local dive bar vibe that I always have a good time at.

Servers are friendly and they get the drinks out fast.

Bar tables, dim lighting, music, darts, and decent sticks.

Check them out when in the area.”

“I had the imperial shrimp entree. It was delicious,healthfully cooked and had a beautiful presentation. I have had this dish many times at other restaurants ,and this was by far the best.”

“Wonderful and delicious! We came by earlier today, I had Huevos Rancheros with Asada for the first time ever and my partner had Chilaquiles. It was totally tastyyyy! (They did accidentally pit my Asada on his plate instead tho lol its ok). Glad I got to experience it on my visit, thanks so much for having us.”

“I love this place, they make me feel at home. Sam and Mitchell are fantastic! It's not a fancy restaurant, but they put up with me in my husky, and I love them for it lol”

“Such a chill place to get coffee (best in town) and work. Amazing food and even more amazing people ❤️”

“What is it about their sammy's that make them so good! Simple but fresh, quality toppings assembled especially to your liking. Something about the way they assemble the tasty treat just makes them super delish! Great prices too!”

“Here is my rankings from favorite to least favorite.

Cold Subs:
1st. The Original Italian
2nd. Club Supreme
3rd. Club Sub
4th. The Super Sub
5th. Jersey Shore's Favorite
6th. Stickball Special
7th. Cancro Special
8th. BLT
9th. Number 4
10th. Famous Roast Beef & Provolone 11th. The American Classic
12th. Turkey and Provolone
13th. Tuna Fish
14th. The Veggie

Hot Subs:
1st. Chicken Bacon Ranch Cheese Steak
2nd. The Big Kahuna Cheese Steak
3rd. The Big Kahuna Chicken Cheese Steak
4th. Chipotle Cheese Steak
5th. Chipotle Chicken Cheese Steak
6th. Mikes Famous Philly Cheese Steak 7th. Mike's Chicken Philly Cheese Steak 8th. Grilled Portabella Mushrooms and Swiss
9th. Buffalo Chicken Cheese Steak

Add the ROSEMARY PARMESAN BREAD. Add the CHIPOTLE MAYONNAISE on every sub, it's delicious.
Mike's Way on the Cold Subs and get Olive Oil/ Red Wine Vinegar on the side to add to the Hot Subs.

Vegetarian options: Grilled Portabella Mushrooms and Swiss”

“The baristas strive to remember your name and drink. They provide "extras" and seem to enjoy their work. I feel like it is "home."”

“The house is been a active since 2001. Legendary outreach program from Isla Vista church, god bless pastor Jason and everyone involved to make such a beautiful vision possible!”

“A mí me gusta que me traten bien cuando voy a comprar algún lugar y en este lugar siempre lo hacen es algo por lo cual yo vuelvo, y la comida pues me encanta todo muy Rico”

“what a gem! we’ve been to their food trucks at a variety of Santa barbara events but this was our first time going to their location at Santa barbara cider house and it did not disappoint. Food is fresh tasting and full of unique flavors. environment is laid back and fun for families. eventually music started playing too! didn’t know they had this location and am so glad. their entire menu is delicious! we will be back many more times!”

“Went for a club meeting on a beautiful sunny day. The outside patio is a comfortable place to watch golfers and enjoy the scenery. The food was well cooked including the vegetables that were not overdone, and the service was efficient and unobtrusive.”

“This is the absolute best place for Mexican food in Goleta. I have been coming here my entire life. The food is simple and delicious. It’s family owned and operated and they’re so so kind. If you want a good quick meal at a great price with excellent people, come to De Valle.

Vegetarian options: You can ask for anything without meat, very flexible.”

“I had wonderful customer service from all 3 baristas working today (Saturday)! Just wanted to give them props. I had 2 drinks added to a drive-up target order, and one drink was accidentally made iced instead of hot. Not a big deal. I went in to ask for a hot one (it was for my son). They were SO kind about it, and they even threw in a banana bread for him to apologize! They were lovely.”

“I love coming to this little Mexican bakery, they have the only Conchas my daughter and I like. We get them here exclusively. It's family owned and operated and they are all extremely friendly”

“I ordered a fish taco without cheese. It was delivered with cheese and I told the lad I didn’t want cheese. He said he’d get me another without cheese. I said no worries but they brought me another delicious taco without cheese. I had 2 and they were both delicious. Customer service,
I LOVE it!!”

“AWESOME STAFF adaptable 🌸💕”

“Had a great time catching up with friends!”

“This place is probably the healthiest spot to eat in Isla Vista & it’s bomb! Consistently craving it. The drinks are great too. Good quality food and lots of flavor - it’s basically a Mediterranean chipotle. The Moroccan hot sauce is HOT but delish. They just lowered their prices too. So worth”

“Great food here for a reasonable price. Portions are great sized.”

“Iced, oat milk matcha is delicious! And the goats on Date sourdough toast hits the spot! Sweet and savory with just the right about of kick.”

“Nothing fancy. Southern architecture - loads of dark wood - tables, seats and benches.
Walk up and order your choice of chicken or Tri-Tip in several options: 1/4, 1/2 or a pound. I got 1/4 pounds of Tri-Tip with corn tortillas, rice and beans.
Tri- Tip was tender and juicy in a tortilla with pickled onions and salsa.”

“Busiest donut shop in the world ..full of college kids. I mean packed but very quiet. Very well behaved..to the owner probably best quality donuts ive ever tasted ! Not doughy and rubbery or greasy ..bursting with flavor ! I had the raised top shelf and the banana cream pie. Ate it the next afternoon. Tasted like just made unreal Flavor !!”

“Drinks are great! The boba is garbage: it ain’t chewy enough, it’s nearly flavoreless, and it feels like you’re swallowing/drinking jelly. These black balls ain’t it and believe me I’ve had my fairshare of black balls before.

Black balls tangent aside, the drinks are solid although price gouged. I don’t blame them though ‘cause have you seen the surrounding real estate? You ain’t surviving selling $5 boba drinks.

Anywho this could easily be a 5-star place if they could get the texture of the boba right. Perchance.”

“best mexican buffet i been to.”

“Staff were lovely. Great conversation! Dirty chai was delicious! The vibe was a little bleak/industrial. Very clean and streamline with no charm(aside from the baristas).”

“What a genuinely AMAZING experience. The service was top notch, timely, welcoming and HOLY COW was the food good. We had the D-Dawg, slice of Hawaiian, and a slice of Combo pizza. Great portion size, plenty of toppings, and all freshly made. Plus they're open late for those late-night cravings. Definitely give them a go! 10/10”

“It was fine, nothing to write home about, fine for a quick smoothie or bowl, toasts were okay, bread nothing special. Nice staff and clean, just honestly whatever with higher end prices”

“My girlfriend and I have eaten here for over a year and is the best Thai food I’ve ever had. They’re always consistent with the quality of food and great, quick service. We are thinking of visiting SB again and Yummy is one of our main motivators!”

“Delicious pizza , kid friendly, very clean, lots of seating great pizza to have a visit with my college son 😊”

“This Taco Bell location is one of the better ones I’ve visited. The restaurant is quite clean and well-maintained, which is always a plus for a fast food spot. Parking was easy and convenient, with plenty of space available even during busy hours.

I ordered the new Cantina Chicken Burrito meal and was pleasantly surprised — the burrito was flavorful, the ingredients were fresh, and it was served hot. Definitely one of the better options on the menu right now.

Overall, great experience — quick service, clean environment, and tasty food. I’ll be back!”

“I was visiting my friend in santa Barbra, and discovered this place. I didn't know what to order, so she walked me through the menu, after that I literally got my drink in 30 seconds.. Now I'm hoooked. Deff coming back!��”

“I got the combo for only $10 Very tasty chicken sandwich tasted better than check-fel-a. The chicken piece was bigger than the one I get from check-fel-a. The fries is frozen but it tasted good. Free soft drink and ice tea.”

“I really enjoyed the while experience. Staff was friendly and on it. She saw an empty cup would you like av refill, empty plate would you like me to take that. Attentive, very courteous. Food was very good and quick. We ordered the special burger I think it came out to $13 a plate. What a great deal. Definitely will be going back”

“Props to all the workers working this Friday night. I saw how you handled all the drunk college students who are hungry for their overdue meals, it was beautiful. I respect your work and you guys are doing a great job. Thanks for giving me a good meal again, while also handling the ruckus cloud outside.
I know you weren’t hired to be a bouncer, but you did a dang good job at being on tonight.”

“Great ice cream and delicious 😋”

“Great Service and the best Thai in Santa Barbara!”

“We were looking for coffee and breakfast to go. The staff consisted of two lovely UC Santa Barbara students. The espresso and cappuccinos were wonderful, and they agreed to put smoked salmon on their toast with cream cheese, cucumber, and dill, which was delicious. It fully not our needs. The place is clean and while lighted. You can’t go wrong.”

“My husband and I love treating ourselves to something delicious from this awesome ice cream shoppe. It's an extra special treat if Lime (Lyme) is your server, she is awesome at mixing in the toppings to perfection. If you have a chance to try the seasonal banana or pumpkin specials DO IT, you won't be disappointed, especially if Lime is making it for you! Ah- Mazing!”

“Okay this place is amazing! The staff is always so wonderful too! Truly the closest thing to authentic homemade Mexican food. I understand that with any restaurant cross contamination is a thing but unfortunately here I occasionally end up with meat in my food, despite ordering veggie options. I just remove it and keep eating though so it's not an issue but I'm putting a 5/5 either way because it's so worth it. Other than that we eat here pretty often and I wish the company all the success in the world because they are so wonderful. Don't forget to order your horchata because it just ties the meal together.”

“These cakes are marvelous! We get the little ones and split them 4 ways. Plenty of energy to keep you going for a while. Recently we used the little cakes from the Goleta store for a fundraiser for a school sports team. The owner seamlessly and timely prepared nearly 400 cakes. All of the staff was super helpful and wonderful to work with. Thank you!”

“Who can go wrong with Kyle?”

“I will say that I am not usually a fan of IHOP but this one is different. Not sure why, but it's just better than most IHOPs. The food isn't incredible (but it is still quite good) but the staff is fantastic, caring, and attentive.”

“Food is wonderful we have crab cheese wonton fresh roll, spicy noddle shrimp chicken satay everything is testy, restaurant is super clean , the owner very nice 👍”

“A little expensive but the pizza is worth it, IMHO. Better than cheap delivery chains, that's for sure!”

“L&L Hawaiian Barbecue is a popular chain serving authentic Hawaiian-style barbecue with a focus on comfort food. This casual eatery offers a variety of traditional Hawaiian dishes, including barbecue, plate lunches, musubi and any kind of meat barbecue and local favorites.

L&L's barbecue is slow-cooked to perfection, resulting in tender and flavorful meat. The menu features a range of traditional Hawaiian dishes, including chicken, beef, pork, and vegetarian. L&L's plate lunches and sides, such as macaroni salad, saimi (some kind of ramen soup) and rice, are comforting and satisfying.

If you're craving authentic Hawaiian barbecue, L&L is a great choice. Try their signature barbecue plates, such as the Mixed Plate or the Chicken Katsu.”

“my favorite place! spicy chicken is soooooooo good 😋”

“The owner came out to greet us and he personally is the main cook there making most of the meals. They were very welcoming and prepared us a table right away as we were walk in customers for a party of 7!”

“Absolutely amazing food! This is hands down the best noodle house in the 805. Everything we ordered was top tier. The fried rice was incredible and packed with flavor, the beef and broccoli was cooked perfectly, and the spring rolls were fresh and crispy. The soup was also delicious and comforting.

My whole family was extremely pleased with the meal. Great taste, great quality, and definitely a spot we’ll be coming back to again. Highly recommend if you’re looking for amazing noodles and authentic flavors in the 805!”

“El Sitio - this coastal Mexican food spot was such a great find. I ordered the zucchini tacos and they were absolutely delicious!! fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. You can really taste the care that goes into the ingredients.
Beyond the food, I really appreciated the atmosphere. As someone who isn’t of Mexican descent, the posters on the walls were surprisingly educational and added so much depth to the experience. It felt welcoming, informative, and culturally rich without being overwhelming.
Great food, great vibes, and a meaningful dining experience by the coast. I’d definitely come back.”

“GREAT service! Friendly and clean! Manager brought our food to our table. And it was HOT! Gotta love food served hot. We all know what “under the heat lamp food” tastes like. And this was NOT that!”

“The inside is very clean and the workers are friendly and helpful. This taco bell is open pretty late, there's free wifi, and cheap snacks. What else could you ask for? Great for studying, usually not very busy”