Restaurants in Goleta

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

“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!”

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

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

“This place is a hidden gem (across the street from Nikka Ramen and TJs) for excellent Indian food.

The lunch buffet on Sunday is amazing even with a dosa station. They even have their signature Sri Lankan fish curry as part of today’s buffet that’s worth our 50+ mile each way drive from Camarillo.

The place is clean and nicely decorated too!”

“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.”

“We love Jane, but I was surprised that the $4 side salad had nothing on it. It was just lettuce with dressing. For a small $4 side salad I anticipated something on it, maybe a tomato or a few carrot slices, anything really!”

“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”

“Caya Restaurant is a hidden gem. Tucked into a hotel lobby! Our service was excellent, the food was so yummy. Our whole family of 4 loved each of their dishes. Win!”

“I order them from Doordash regularly. The Applewood BBQ wings are delicious, the sry rub ranch are really yummy, some of the other flavors aren't so good, but I love the BBQ ones”

“We love this place! Food is great”

“Great food! Great atmosphere!”

“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.”

“Always love Sushi Teri when in town. We usually go to the Santa Barbara location. This was a pleasant surprise! We had a large family group ordering 1 offs left and right. They kept up with in stride. Thank you for a great family experience!”

“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.”

“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.”

“Great tasting of awesome Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Staff incredible and the winemaker answered all the technical questions we had. Very accomplished winemaker these sensational wines have been a favorite of mine for over 10 years will enjoy their wines in years to come wine club is a great way to be introduced to some of the wines in their portfolio”

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

“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!”

“Very interesting addition to the local area, not expecting Creole food in California, but welcome nonetheless! The Seafood Gumbo was full of catfish chunks, bay scallops, and a couple shrimp. It came out steaming hot and stayed that way the whole time I ate it. The cornbread was also moist and a welcome addition. They are also a breakfast place with plenty of traditional options available. Great place to get your fix without having to head to Louisiana.”

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

“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.”

“Day trip to Goleta for Disc Golf and hiking at Gaviota, landed us here for food afterward. Unfortunately, missed breakfast but got pizza and salad. The food was very good, but not great. We heard breakfast is what people come here for, so why not breakfast all day? Anyway, still highly recommended. We’ll be back another time for breakfast.”

“muy buena comida y lo que sorprende mucho es que demuestran una humildad muy fina hacia los clientes y eso es de tener valores educacion y liderazgo....”

“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.”

“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!”

“Who can go wrong with Kyle?”

“I recently ordered Jonesy's catering for a 30-person event and it was a HUGE hit. Pickup was easy, the containers the food was packed in were really nice and easy to set up, and our guests RAVED about the food, especially the chicken and the mac and cheese. Thanks to Kyle and his team!”

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

“Who can go wrong with Kyle?”

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

“Exceptional great service, great was fresh , hot ,and tasty . And although it is outside seating it is still is very clean. I'm writing this as I eat since it exceeded other locations I've been to. I'm very pleased with this one. Also we are a group of 7 adults and 1 child, we recieved our food in a timely manner! 🫶🏼”

“Hi thank you so much so much”

“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.”

“Tried Black bean enchiladas and it was good! Ambience of the place is good especially when you sit outside.

Vegetarian options: Lot of veg and vegan options on the menu.”

“This place has been our go-to for poke for the last five years, and we've never had anything less than perfect food quality. It's a family-owned business that we respect greatly. We've always been treated respectfully and felt welcomed every time.”

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

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

“Great coffee and a fun venue.”

“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.”

“Husband had the Rajas burrito & I had the tuna melt. Both were delicious! The service was friendly & fast & shared an apple maple scone—best ever! We will definitely be back on our next trip.”

“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.”

“Went here to try some beers and they had a good selection and small pour option which I love because I want to try different kinds. They had trivia night going which seemed super popular. Highly recommend!”

“Step into a time warp of the quintessential 50s cocktail bar. Think Don Draper, low key lighting and vintage digs. Superior service and strong, hand crafted drinks with (often times) period correct music in the background. Not a place for beer but they do have one on tap.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

“Buen servicio al cliente, y muy rápido”

“This is slways a go to place when I am working in town. They always have a daily specialon sub sandwiches. They are always made from order and the ingredients taste just as fresh. Small place but well worth the cost of the sandwiches. I need to try a burger, but love the made to order sub Sandwiches.”

“Exquisito y excelente”

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

“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!”

“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!��”

“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 love crushcakes and come every week for lunch. The cafe food is delicious, and somehow tastes even better than you expect. Always get a freshly baked cupcake or baked good. Service is friendly, and they do a great job at retaining workers so you get to know the staff. One star taken off because the place needs a major remodel.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“Had a great time catching up with friends!”

“Very clean, no waiting in line. There was 2 very friendly girl when I was there. “Shockingly” they got the order right (other Starbucks 98% mistakes in LA) since I ask my coffee kids temp + whipped cream (I know not that difficult) I was super lucky 🍀 they still had my favorite seasonal the chestnuts praline. 😍 I went in thinking it will be 5-10min and actually I was just in and out in no time with the perfect coffee ☕️ thank you 🙏🏼”

“This is the best place to get Thai in all of Goleta and Santa Barbara. Very delicious and very kind staff. I’ve had the curries and the pad Thai. Delicious. Highly recommend!!!!!”

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

“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.”

“Had the fish and chips, fish was delicious-fresh, nice amount of batter and a large portion. They had a good selection of draft beers as well. Nice casual spot and a good value”

“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!!!”

“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.”

“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”

“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”

“All they had was pizza slices - which were good! But not sure if they recently stopped with the larger variety of food.Edit - Owner reached out and said they are dealing with permitting and construction projects. They expect to have a full menu again come Summer '24. There was no information about this anywhere so hopefully this saves someone a trip.”

“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”

“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”

“Food is a little expensive but the boba is really good and pretty cheap and they have slushes smoothies as well. Uniboil has a great atmosphere with tables and games you can use, and I go there regularly to play board games with friends”

“I absolutely loved my experience at Hummus Republic in Isla Vista! From the moment I walked in, the staff was so welcoming and friendly — they really made me feel like a valued guest. The service was fast, everything was super clean, and the whole vibe of the place was upbeat and inviting.

The food? Incredible. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and made just the way I like it. I built my own bowl and was so impressed by how many options they had — delicious proteins, amazing sauces, and fresh toppings galore. It’s healthy, filling, and honestly addicting in the best way.

This is definitely my new go-to spot in IV. If you’re looking for something tasty, nutritious, and made with care, Hummus Republic is the place. Highly recommend!”

“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.”

“Came here for the Pho, broth was fire, ordered the #6 and it came out to $14.95. My only complaint is that they went a little skimp on the noodles but the flavor was on point and came with all the fixings that a traditional Pho place comes with. Service was great, always checking on me and my cup was never empty. Overall good job!”

“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 a presentation in town and ordered lunch for the group, El Sitio came highly recommended. The food was a huge hit! They created a delicious build-your-own taco platter that everyone enjoyed. They were very patient with me while ordering, as I'm not the strongest Spanish speaker. In the end I got exactly what I wanted. Thank you!”

“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.”

“The cafe has the usual selection for a coffee and tea spot. I had a smooth "iced chai latte with oat milk."

As a plus, they use biodegradable straws and the service was friendly. Not too many seats for dine-in though.”

“Service was excellent and food camouflage fast. Staff was friendly and willing to deal with questions related to food allergies. Place is accessible with lots of seating, however it is very popular with a steady stream of customers. Bathrooms where well kept and clean. Plenty of parking when I was there at 7pm Thursday.”

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

“Haven't been here in so long. I heard they changed the menu and I wanted to give it a try.
I'm glad I did it.
My boys and I had a great night, lots of fun, and really good food.
Our waitress Rosie(I hope I got it right) was great. Kind, attentive, accurate but never too invasive.
Another great night @ Chili's!!!”

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

“Went here the first time with my family the staff are friendly and the food is really good”

“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 👍”

“Lily made our experience great! She greeted us warmly and made sure our order was correct. We had a large group and she delivered our food to the table with a smile and made sure we had everything we needed. Burger and fries were great! Service was phenomenal!”

“Great service! Our waitress was attentive and super sweet! Highly recommended!”

“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!”

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

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

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

“Although it is a little expensive, the chicken wings taste good, and there are many different flavors. It is also one of the few restaurants in IV open until midnight.”

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

“Pho spot next to Target. Nothing too out of the ordinary, has all the standard pho menu items.

I personally liked the cut of steak for the pho. It was a bit thicker than I usually have it. Broth was fragrant and onions were thin, just the way I like it.

The only issue I had was they didn't bring the vegetables that usually come with some of the pho and that the service wasn't as attentive compared to the other spots I have been to.

Would still come back for the food though!”

“The best Taco Bell in town, and the original if I'm not mistaken.. (that still stands) I can't explain it, but the food is just better here... Milpas location is runner up... Because they have the best customer service there, and close to home. 👌🏼👏🏼💯
P. S. Were you aware that the Taco Bell on the Mesa in Santa Barbara actually charges more!? Likely an additional tax added for an, (almost) ocean view?? Is this common? 🤔🤔”

“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!”