Good Bar

5650 Calle Real, Goleta
(805) 964-6241

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Paul

We have eaten at the Caya Restaurant several times, and the service and food were good. However, this time we were very disappointed with both the food and service. We had reserved a table to eat Thanksgiving dinner, and most of our experience was poor. We arrived early, figuring we would have a cocktail on the patio while we waited for our table. The fire pit was great, but the service on the patio was lacking. We sat there for a while, and since no one came out to serve us, I entered the restaurant to get the attention of a server. We asked about drinks and appetizers. We were informed that the kitchen was not serving appetizers on Thanksgiving Day. We ordered drinks, and we waited for nearly 30 minutes for them. The drinks were inferior to the drinks we have had at the Caya in the past. We were seated for dinner, and we each chose a meal from the set menu. The squash soup was excellent, but the salad was unimpressive. The New York Strip steak was mediocre, and the turkey meal was reminiscent of cafeteria food. We felt rushed at dinner as our dessert was served before we finished eating. I would not recommend the Caya for holiday meals.

Isabel

Restaurant was not prepared for our 4-person table. Gave us a soup but have to wait a long time for our waitress to show up and we can ask for a spoon. Barely filled our glass of water. A different waiter gave us 3 pumpkin pies for dessert even though we ordered 4 apple pies, I even ask the waiter again like "that's apple pie?" And he said "yes" as if we're stupid to recognize the difference between those pies. And had to wait a long time for our waitress to show up so we can tell her that the order delivered is wrong. Our waitress is nice but she barely shows up and not really accommodating. Not coming back here, sorry.

Julie

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).

martina

Great tugged away location with very nice ambience. Drinks/Cocktails were awesome - we tried a couple of appetizers as well and good quality is fresh and delicious.

Brian

Our food (chimichurri steak and shrimp tacos were excellent!! The flavors were wonderful and delicious, we were very pleased!

Marietta

We had a great time! The ambience was so nice. Our waitress was great. We enjoyed the happy hour also.

Hanna

Love this place, tuna salad the best in town. Had 3-th time..bever disappointed.. Bravo I to shef..other dishes yamy also 👏 ..thank you

Ernesto

We utilized the Open Table reservation system for the first time and were thoroughly satisfied. We brought our Frenchie with us and sat in the covered patio area. The servers were very friendly and we enjoyed our meal in a nice, quiet environment. The food was great and the entire experience was pleasant and enjoyable. We will probably return in the future because we were welcomed with warm smiles and great service.

Hande Arpat Çakır

Lovely ❣️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dena

It was solid for an onsite restaurant. I enjoyed sitting outside. I orderedthe Goodland Breakfast - the eggs were prepared the right way and the potatoes were nice and crispy. The bacon was lacking so I'd maybe try their house ham. The coffee was good.

Melissa

We hadn't been since it changed hands from The Goodland. I was shocked by how filthy it was. The table was sticky and I could see gunk between the slats. The tile floor was disgusting. We were sitting outside in the bar area. I wanted to leave even before we ordered the food but didn't since we were celebrating my husbands birthday. Didn't want to seem like a diva. I cannot recommend.

Laurie

We had a great late afternoon gathering, taking advantage of the Happy Hour menu at first and then rolling into an early dinner. Great spot for our sisterhood!

Beth

All the staff are so friendly and helpful. The food is delicious and that's why we keep going back!

Heather

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!

Opentable Diner

had a drink at the leta bar before dinner. ordered an espresso martini, it was just ok. our waiter at Caya was super personable but food was just a 2 or 3 out of 5. The fish tacos I got were decent but my boyfriend ordered the crispy chicken sandwich and hated it. Don't think I will be back but service was great

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