“Best spot! It’s always the go-to for date night or girls night. I love the ambience, unique and delicious cocktails, and delicious tapas. It’s a true staple of Santa Barbara. Don’t miss the lamb sliders and heat of passion cocktail!Vegetarian options: Sliders, tacos, cheese only dishes, vegetable dishesParking: There’s a city parking lot in the back that is free for the first 75 minutes and affordable after that.“
“Aperitivo in Santa Barbara offers a delightful fusion of Italian flavors and California freshness. With a cozy ambiance and attentive service, it's perfect for a relaxed evening. The menu features inventive cocktails and delicious small plates, making it a must-visit spot for foodies and cocktail enthusiasts alike.“
“We ate on a weekday at noon.The food was very well prepared and delicious.The service is to order and bring the food to the tables yourself. The people who work are very friendly.The tables are very uncomfortable and most of them were exposed to the sun.“
“How cool was that? We haven't eaten so well in a long time. My wife had mussels and I ate seabass. Everything was super delicious. Dessert was crème bruille, which was also perfect. The prices were also acceptable and the service, as in almost all American restaurants, was very friendly and helpful. Oh yeah, I drank a Firestone Walker 805 and my wife drank a local white wine.“
“A bit pricey for tapas but some of the portions are significantly larger than traditional tapas so I guess it all evens out. This is a cute spot on the Mesa which gives a dark, very intimate atmosphere. My friends and I splurged and got lots of different plates to share - our favorites were the Brussels sprouts, Lamburghini sliders, and Gambas Alcazar. We also got the patatas bravas, sweet potato fries, pollo con crema tacos, and some Brie sauce. Definitely a nice date spot, and I'm interested in trying their cocktails next time. Service was a little slow as we came in near the end of the night, but our waitress was kind to split our check 4-ways, so I made sure to tip her accordingly.“
“One of our go-to bars in Santa Barbara. Tristan is a great mixologist. The La Vie En Rose is a fantastic cocktail, maybe the best in town. Lucky’s Revenge is also delicious. We prefer to order it with gin. Haven’t had too much of the food offerings but been pleased with what we’ve had. Highly recommend this spot to all our friends. Plus there’s live music Wednesday nights!“
“Came here for brunch while in town for a wedding, and everything was delightful. We chose to share the hangover and the salmon Benedict and while both were delicious, the same, and Benedict was the unanimous winner. Our server Riley was so friendly and attentive. We will be back!“
“If I could give Gabi and team 10/10 stars I would. They not only knocked our rehearsal dinner and welcome party out of the park but they are the kindest people you will ever meet. They opened up their business to us like it was their home and their food and wine selection shows. My wife and I are forever grateful to the staff for making such a memorable event that everyone came away from incredibly happy“
“My partner and I came into town from Los Angeles for an early Valentine's Day weekend. Blackbird had amazing reviews so we decided to reserve a table. Highly recommend for date night or small dinner party. Drinks are beautiful, delicious and strong. Chef and team have a wonderful and (omg) delicious menu. The service was A+. Our server was just wonderful and knew the menu well. We left so happy. Thank you. Can't wait to come back.“
“Lovely cocktails, friendly staff at this lobby bar. The Empress was light and nicely balanced. Seats at the bar are fine, but expect to see hotel guests and kids passing through. Better option, grab a seat out on the lovely patio. Worth checking out.“
“First, the pizza is really good! They sure know how to make good pizza. My chicken salad was not worth the price, no fresh veggies and the chicken was flavorless.The pasta Alfredo was delicious. The lemonade drinks are pretty good.Nice and big location, perfect to bring the family for any occasion.Very affordable prices and good customer service.“
“One of my favorite Spanish restaurants! Second visit, about 5 years apart. We sampled a wide range of items and nearly all were excellent. Tomato bread, patata bravas, grilled octopus, and so many other dishes were really outstanding. The one issue for me was mainly a personal preference. The Tortilla Espanol was made to order and a mini version that was served hot, with a bunch of stuff on top. It was too loose and wet for my taste. Service was great as were the drinks. Noise is a bit loud, but not unusually so. Parking is easiest if you use the Amtrak lot across the street. The small lot attached to the restaurant offers valet, but is very crampt and a little crazy on the weekends.“