26 Best Burger Restaurants in Santa Barbara

“Just love the food and the employees always greet me with a smile. I am definitely a regular customer. Keep it up Chubbies!!!“

“I wish I could give 10 stars for the service; it was above and beyond! I didn't thoroughly check out the menu before I started to order and ended up making several changes. The young man taking my order was so kind and helpful. I had the Downtown burger on sourdough, oh my goodness so tasty! The sweet potato fries were the best I have ever had, it is nearly impossible to get them crispy without burning them, but they did it! These sweet potato fries alone are worth the trip!“

“We were staying at the Hilton Beachfront Resort around the corner and the food wasn’t as good as we had hoped, particularly for kids. So we headed to The Habit where we know they have a kids menu and affordable food.

The kids each got the grilled cheese meal and I got a Cobb salad. Everything was delicious! Hot and fresh and the staff was super nice. We went at like 2pm on a Saturday and the line was out the door, but it moved quickly and there was tons of seating. They give you a handheld thing that vibrates when your order is ready and the kids had soda while we waited. Cheapest meal in Santa Barbara and the best too!

Parking: They have a small lot, but also parking all around and it’s very walkable.“

“Great food n services! Amazing“

“Friendly staff. Great Happy Hour specials.“

“Food, service & location is amazing. Blackened halibut sandwich was delicious.“

“Increíble vista, buena comida“

“Who can go wrong with Kyle?“

“They call their own burger the best one in SB, but I would say about the classical hamburger I tasted, that it is rather on the nivel of fastfood like BK ?. However, you can add very tasty hot Peperoni, jalapeños and several (hot) salsas for free. To conclude, a nice meal with fair prices.

This restaurant is located directly at the state street in the very central downtown, which leads to a large spectrum of customers. Old ans young, students and retired people hispanics, tourists...
Dont worry about parking, the garage directly adjacent to the restaurant offers free parking for the first 75 minutes.

Wheelchair accessibility: Streetlevel“

“James is one of the managers who trains his staff to deliver a great customer experience. The food has consistently food quality. We really like the chicken wings, burgers, and tortilla soup. Our friends like the spinach and artichoke dip as well. This has been a regular hangout.

Parking: 100's of spaces.“

“they are so Lovely, and have an adorable food“

“It's nice to see a familiar face behind the counter. I recognized the lady from the Milpas Street location. I've never been to this one.

Parking: Unlike Milpas Street. This HABIT is located in a mall area. So there's plenty of parking to choose from.“

“good healthy food and great staff“

“Fantastic food and outdoor party possibilities! Service was slow, 2 bartenders with a line out 2 doors and waitstaff no where to be found. I’d definitely return maybe not on a weekend night, but the food and drinks were great.“

“Great place with excellent service. This building used to be a house and then a couple of other restaurants with expansions before becoming an IHOP. In the center is a tree that has been there since the mid 1800's. The structure sits around the tree with glass exposing views of the tree.“

“Underrated and less crowded than the Arbor. Apparently they used to have amazing grilled cheese, but I haven't seen them selling grilled cheese since covid. They have some pretty good lunch options. They close earlier than expected, so make sure they're open if you're planning to stop by in the afternoon.“

“Amazing ambience.
The food and service was really good. They have good veg options and starters were also tasty. The food presentation styles are so simple yet pretty. Also, the options available for non alcoholic beverages are good.
Thanks to the team?“

“(Translated by Google) Excellent ? place..The food with a good seasoning and delicious ?.It's just that it's very hot inside at noon...Above all. They are friendly and good vibes(Original)Excelente ? lugar..La comida con un buen sazón y delicioso ?.Solamente que adentro hace mucho calor al medio día...Sobre todo. Son amables y buena onda“

“The server just stood up at the front with her back towards me, as i sat for about 15 minutes waiting for another drink refill. Hardly ever checked on me. Was after 11pm and only 4 tables occupied...rediculous!“

“This Carl's Jr. really stands out among the rest in the city. Food is always fresh. You dont get any "old" fries, patties, or tenders. Francisco does a great job of running the place, and his staff are always super friendly. Restaurant seating is nicely spaced, unlike other fast food places that feel cramped. This is what a fast food restaurant should be.“

“The manager here is very friendly and helpful. I can't remember the last time I had mcdonald's and said yum but this time I was very much enjoying my meal, the deals here at mcdonald's BOGO for the double cheeseburger is unbeatable. The staff as well deserve the biggest commendations for being speedy and friendly when it's busy. Highly recommend here“

“Best to place order through app or suffer the long lines. Always busy..

Need more workers that are fluent in english speaking.

Difficult to reach by phone - will hang up on you

Problem with loitering and homeless begging for food at the door. Never seen a worker ask them to leave.“

“We had our civil ceremony lunch here with our close friends and family and we had an amazing time. From the planning process with Anthony, Assistant Director of Food and Beverage, to our waiter Jake, and Manager Sabit, the staff were all attentive and really accommodating. As soon as we got there, the staff came out and introduced themselves which we appreciated. We had one special request for a Vegan dish and the Chef went above and beyond to accommodate. Overall, the food and drinks were amazing. Huge thank you for making our special day that much more memorable. We will definitely come back. Thanks all!“

“After calling around a few local places, I finally found somewhere that not only had great food, but also great service. Martin answered my call, and was amazing, all around. Very friendly, attentive, and patient with my order.6 stars if I could. Great family meal offerings. Don't miss out on this deal!“

“This review is long overdue and unfortunately really really wanted it to be a 5 star! I’m a food courier so I come here (as well as all the fast food chains in SB/Goleta) almost every night. I especially come to the 24 hr restaurants bc I work the graveyard. When I come in and see their lead Marcella working I immediately know it’s going to be a pleasant visit! This woman and her team just kill it every single time! It can be wall to wall busy or dead as can be but no matter what Marcella always has a smile and always welcomes me with genuine warmth! She clearly can see how hard I work and she’s even asked me how I was doing as a rude customer was non stop ranting at her for some stupid reason! She works so hard and obviously cares very much about her job here. Her team listens to her and responds so well that you can tell they have much respect for her. It can get really crazy busy there especially on the weekends after the bars close. She handles the insane amount of sudden orders like a boss and keeps the drunkards at bay! If I could I’d write you a novel about the last fiesta weekend where I thought for sure she’d break I would! I was literally stepping over drunk people that Saturday night! She kept her composure, never hesitated, stayed calm and professional and pushed out those orders like it was nothing! If she’s not already she’s deserves max pay! At least a future manager! Bravo Marcella! Easily my favorite late night employee!
So I really dislike giving bad reviews but they lost a star bc on 2 nights a week (I think) there is another lead who is the complete opposite of Marcella. In fact I wouldn’t normally even say anything except that this girl hates me for some reason I’m not aware of. Everytime I come in and she’s the lead I know that she’s going to first give me a super horrible dirty look, ask me what I want or just nod with an eye roll (which I’ve learned means what do you want), act extremely annoyed and put off, put my order on the counter without saying a word or even looking at me (I’ve actually waited for her to tell me it’s my order and the running time is 16 minutes she let me stand there), never saying hello , goodbye thank you just nothing. I’ve tried asking her if I’ve done something? Just looks confused. I make sure I’m polite always greeting her saying thank you but no matter what just loathes my presence! Which would be fine if I deserved it but honestly can’t think of any reason why she’s so rude! I literally avoid going there, decline nice paying deliveries when she’s working…. So I knocked off a star. Ultimately I recommend this location I’ll just hope that the rude girl likes you more than she likes me. Marcella is a rockstar!!“