Santa Ynez Billiards & Cafe

Nice calm place. Food is top notch and ppl are nice and welcoming.

This place is exceptional. The portions are perfect.

One of the best shawarma I’ve ever had. The falafel is great too. The tri tip is also worth trying too.

Order at the bar and then find a seat inside or on their spacious back patio. Good beer selection too.

An amazing spot to check out if you’re in the area. A lovely mom-and-pop family owned business worth checking out. What a gem.

Great place to meet and socialize. Food is also pretty awesome.

Fantastic dive bar with Mediterranean food or mideastern food is more like it. Really nice lentil soup

The inside seating isn't comfortable but outside is nice. It's great to have a local place to get Mediterranean food. Prices are reasonable and they have a great selection of beers and wine by the glass.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tri Tip Sandwich, Beef Shawarma, Grape Leaves, Mediterranean Rice, Shawarma Plate, Pita, Falafel Wrap, Tabouli, Chicken Shawarma Plate

Love the beef shawarma with the fries!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hummus, Shawarma Plate

The food (especially the Middle Eastern fare) was really good. Nice beer at the bar, friendly service. I would say that the place could probably stand to be a little cleaner.

Parking: They have a small lot with some trees which give welcome shade in 100+ degree weather.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tri Tip Sandwich, Chicken Shawarma Plate

We initially stopped here because it was the most reasonably priced food in the area, however, it was also FANTASTIC! We had the hummus, chicken shwarmma, and Fattoush. We loved it all and the family who owns it is really lovely! We will be back!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hummus, Chicken Shawarma Plate

Bar staff was amazing! 10/10

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This is some of the best food in the valley. I go here often and the food is fresh and consistently delicious. I know what I’m getting every time which to me is the sign of a good place. Low key atmosphere, great family run establishment.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food and beer.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Even if the place doesn't look like much at first glance, the food is very good and the outside area is very nice.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Love the food here. The chicken shawarma plate is the bomb...ask for some tapatio...

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tip Sandwich

I asked to come here for my birthday because my dad and I always have a great time playing pool (used to be ping pong), and the chicken tenders are well worth the $13 because they're the best in town - crispy and delicious. Good fries, too.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Tenders

As someone who visits the Santa Ynez Valley often, this place is a "must stop" when I'm there. The food is fresh, healthy, flavorful and made with love by the family that runs the establishment. They take pride in their food and service as if they were serving their own family a meal. There are plenty of beers on tap and a large selection of bottles beers and beverages. The outdoor patio area is delightful with shade and firepits used in the winter months. It's a must visit, eat, drink, and play spot whether you're passing through or staying in the area.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Falafel, Fish & Chips, Hummus, Tri Tip Sandwich, Chicken Salad, Grape Leaves, Chicken Wings, Chicken Tenders, Salami, Hamburger and French Fries, Mediterranean Rice, Consilience Syrah, Pita, Tip Sandwich, Lamb Shawarma Wrap, Falafel Wrap, Tabouli, Baklava