Dutch Garden Restaurant

4203 State St, Santa Barbara
(805) 453-4556

Recent Reviews

Susan Schiferl

Great service and delicious food. The outside garden is wonderful in the sunshine, and inside is cozy. A little slice of Europe here in town!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Schnitzel, Soup, German Chocolate Cake, Summer Schnitzel

Karen Summers

We sat outside and had a wonderful late lunch of schnitzel.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Christine Vargas

Great food with outstanding service!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Schnitzel, Salad, Soup, Pretzel

Nicole H.

Hidden gem. Best potato salad.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mustard Options, Bratwurst

Ralf-Richard Ludwig

Good easy food and beer, a paradise for those who like German food, very limited menu but

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Schnitzel, Bratwurst, Pretzel, Game Sausage Venison

Jon Kosorek

The food is basic German sausages, German potato salad very simple food and usually very good, service has been great but the atmosphere is something of a throwback and really brings together the entire experience to make it a one of a kind and I try to go at least once a month if not twice.Don't forget to grab a couple beers from there extensive list!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Schnitzel, Brettijause, Strammer Max on Sourdough, Salad, Soup, Bratwurst, Pretzel

Christopher Cilley

At first we thought there was just counter and outside seating and it was raining! Great vibes from the staff at counter seats. Then we spied the dining room behind the kitchen.Food was delicious and plentiful.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Schnitzel, Bratwurst

Claire Wentzel

I've recently discovered I'm a salad snob. This one sealed the deal. It was a farmer's market on my plate and I will be back for more! The schnitzel was perfectly crispy and tender, the beer list extensive and well paired. Being tucked into the garden off the street felt like I'd opened a portal into a European dream. Our server Luis was a deep well of knowledge on the menu, chefs, restaurant history and other hidden gems around town. Now I know where to have my next happy hour!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Schnitzel, Salad

Melissa Cure

Delicious food!! Service and atmosphere at this restaurant are awesome!! We will definitely be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Vic Breen

The style of food they make is mostly German and is really good. They make a killer baked pretzel, too. And their beer selection is excellent. All go great together while eating outside with friends in their beer garden or inside the cozy restaurant section.Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mustard Options, Schnitzel, Augustijn Blonde, Strammer Max on Sourdough, Bratwurst, Pretzel, Schnitzel Pork Sandwich on Sourdough with Provolone Cheese, J

Forrest Brewer

This is a landmark restaurant, serving since the second world war. Currently, lunch only, classic German fare, including schnitzel, strudel, and a variety of sausages. Seating is patio or enclosed patio, both are shaded by large older trees. Both beer and wine are served, all German or Belgian and even a nice 0 proof bock. Atmosphere is very relaxed and there is surprisingly ample parking on side and behind restaurant. My only ding was desert was a bit slow to arrive. Server was courteous and dunkle beer was excellent against wisewurst.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Mustard Options, Schnitzel, Brettijause, Bratwurst

Beckie Slover

Sundried tomato sausage, saurkraut potatoes, carrots. Great lunch. I sat at the counter & enjoyed watching & listening to the grill cooks. They were so happy ?. Made the service that much more enjoyable! Next visit, I'm trying the schnitzel.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ruth Reyes

This is a great place to go for German cuisine. I have the schnitzel when I come here. It's probably the best in town. I've had schnitzel at other place like SB Biergarden and third window, but I do have to say this place is the most authentic. It's a cute little restaurant. So glad they opened back up aftere shutting down during covid. They are located on upper state right before state turns into hollister.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Schnitzel

steve shiflett

Delicious food and beer at a historic restaurant that goes back . Called Dutch because it was not a popular idea to be a German restaurant during WW II, but it is German food and beer.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Danny S.

Absolute best German food I've ever had. Highly recommend! Great outdoor ambience and excellent service as well.

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