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
Jamie
Prefixed menu should have some kind of chicken dish on it. Steak was amazing!!! crème brûlée was outstanding!!!
Reyna
This restaurant is a fantastic spot for a date with your partner. The atmosphere is warm and cozy, creating the perfect setting for a romantic evening. The food is delicious, and the service is attentive and friendly, making the entire experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommended for a special night out!
Chantalynn
It was my Bestie's birthday and we decided to come up from LA and spend the day and night. We decided on The Leta and the menu looked good so I made the reservation. Brennan was awesome. The food all came out lukewarm. We can see as we were leaving that the kitchen was far away. We just don't know how you would remedy the situation. We would not eat there again. The hotel has definitely gone downhill since it became a Hilton. We asked for sheets for the pullout couch and it took over an hour when we were already so tired. The front desk was a one man shift. The pullout couch was the worst bed that we have ever slept on. I hope that someone from the Hotel can read this and make things better. It is a sweet and cute boutique hotel.
Sheba
Christmas Dinner. Was not able to view menu online. Might not have selected this restaurant had I been able to view the fixed menu options. Cost was very high considering that it is a hotel restaurant and food was not very good. 25% gratuity was automatically added for a party of 5. Service was fine and waiter was friendly.
Rohini
We ate here on Christmas Day, and were not informed that there was a 70 DOLLAR PER PERSON prefix menu. 2 out of the 7 menu items were not available. The salad had exactly 3 ingredients INCLUDING the lettuce with store bought vinaigrette that tasted like the one from Trader Joes. We ordered prime ribs and they instead served us pot roast with a store bought sauce and 4 carrot slices each. No lava cake, which I was looking forward to, and the apple pie was stone cold. Cheesecake was store bought as well. Family of 4 ate for over $330 and was the most disappointing meal I have ever eaten. The price was completely inappropriate.
Joe
I posted a review on Yelp. The service was inexplicably slow, the entrees were cold and of poor quality (salmon was inedible), the desserts were mixed up and uninspired. But, the place was open on Christmas, so that was a plus.
Chris
We're staying at the hotel where Caya is housed but if we lived locally we'd definitely go to Caya. It's got a beautiful patio,, the staff is super friendly and helpful, and the food is great.
Kevin
Restaurant had a nice ambience, especially with the lights in the evening. The cocktails were refreshing and the charcuterie platter was great! For the entree, we had the risotto. It was simply not a risotto, it lacked the consistency/texture of risotto. It was rice and vegetables with no salt, and just tasted quite bad so we didn't eat more than a few bites. Service was also slow. It took 25 minutes for someone to come by to take our drink order. Once we got our food, no one came by to check on the table or refill waters. At the end of the meal we were sitting waiting for 30 minutes before we had to call someone over to ask for the check. The experience started out great, but ended quite poorly. Overall, just a disappointing dinner especially for the price.
Disappointed. Went there a few years back when it was the Goodland. Things have changed, alot! The food was very mediocre. In face, I should have sent back the fish tacos. Cold, soft and missing the avocado. Shame it was such a great place.
Jennifer
Delicious food . Pasta was a little spicy, but I traded with.my husband who ordered the fish tacos that were delicious. Ambiance was chic and adorable and the service exceeded our expectations.
Erica Yates
Great food, and cool atmosphere. My only critiques would be service, and cleanliness. 1st the server said he would bring another chair and forgot. 2nd two different servers brought lemon and lime garnishes to the table with their bare hands. Additionally, the bathrooms near the front desk needed servicing, and there is an accumulation of dust on all of their cute bojo decorations.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Fried Brussels Sprouts
Living in Santa Barbara - Katinka Goertz
This is the perfect spot to enjoy a nice cocktail and appetizer/dinner in Goleta. Fun interior, relaxed staff and casual vibes ?
Joanie Vazquez
We come to Caya and the Leta pretty often since it is around the corner from our house, and the food, service and atmosphere are always great! Martin behind the bar at Caya is always so attentive and friendly and provides amazing service every time. We will be back, thank you!!
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!
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
Prefixed menu should have some kind of chicken dish on it. Steak was amazing!!! crème brûlée was outstanding!!!
This restaurant is a fantastic spot for a date with your partner. The atmosphere is warm and cozy, creating the perfect setting for a romantic evening. The food is delicious, and the service is attentive and friendly, making the entire experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommended for a special night out!
It was my Bestie's birthday and we decided to come up from LA and spend the day and night. We decided on The Leta and the menu looked good so I made the reservation. Brennan was awesome. The food all came out lukewarm. We can see as we were leaving that the kitchen was far away. We just don't know how you would remedy the situation. We would not eat there again. The hotel has definitely gone downhill since it became a Hilton. We asked for sheets for the pullout couch and it took over an hour when we were already so tired. The front desk was a one man shift. The pullout couch was the worst bed that we have ever slept on. I hope that someone from the Hotel can read this and make things better. It is a sweet and cute boutique hotel.
Christmas Dinner. Was not able to view menu online. Might not have selected this restaurant had I been able to view the fixed menu options. Cost was very high considering that it is a hotel restaurant and food was not very good. 25% gratuity was automatically added for a party of 5. Service was fine and waiter was friendly.
We ate here on Christmas Day, and were not informed that there was a 70 DOLLAR PER PERSON prefix menu. 2 out of the 7 menu items were not available. The salad had exactly 3 ingredients INCLUDING the lettuce with store bought vinaigrette that tasted like the one from Trader Joes. We ordered prime ribs and they instead served us pot roast with a store bought sauce and 4 carrot slices each. No lava cake, which I was looking forward to, and the apple pie was stone cold. Cheesecake was store bought as well. Family of 4 ate for over $330 and was the most disappointing meal I have ever eaten. The price was completely inappropriate.
I posted a review on Yelp. The service was inexplicably slow, the entrees were cold and of poor quality (salmon was inedible), the desserts were mixed up and uninspired. But, the place was open on Christmas, so that was a plus.
We're staying at the hotel where Caya is housed but if we lived locally we'd definitely go to Caya. It's got a beautiful patio,, the staff is super friendly and helpful, and the food is great.
Restaurant had a nice ambience, especially with the lights in the evening. The cocktails were refreshing and the charcuterie platter was great! For the entree, we had the risotto. It was simply not a risotto, it lacked the consistency/texture of risotto. It was rice and vegetables with no salt, and just tasted quite bad so we didn't eat more than a few bites. Service was also slow. It took 25 minutes for someone to come by to take our drink order. Once we got our food, no one came by to check on the table or refill waters. At the end of the meal we were sitting waiting for 30 minutes before we had to call someone over to ask for the check. The experience started out great, but ended quite poorly. Overall, just a disappointing dinner especially for the price.
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Disappointed. Went there a few years back when it was the Goodland. Things have changed, alot! The food was very mediocre. In face, I should have sent back the fish tacos. Cold, soft and missing the avocado. Shame it was such a great place.
Delicious food . Pasta was a little spicy, but I traded with.my husband who ordered the fish tacos that were delicious. Ambiance was chic and adorable and the service exceeded our expectations.
Great food, and cool atmosphere. My only critiques would be service, and cleanliness. 1st the server said he would bring another chair and forgot. 2nd two different servers brought lemon and lime garnishes to the table with their bare hands. Additionally, the bathrooms near the front desk needed servicing, and there is an accumulation of dust on all of their cute bojo decorations.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Fried Brussels Sprouts
This is the perfect spot to enjoy a nice cocktail and appetizer/dinner in Goleta. Fun interior, relaxed staff and casual vibes ?
We come to Caya and the Leta pretty often since it is around the corner from our house, and the food, service and atmosphere are always great! Martin behind the bar at Caya is always so attentive and friendly and provides amazing service every time. We will be back, thank you!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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