At the very top of the tea gardens (3 arches) there was a shed in the back. Anyone open that or know what could be in there? Also when looking down from the top of the tea gardens I saw a greenish/gray flat building to the right of the tea gardens that seemed almost abandoned. Has anyone explored this or know what I am talking about?
Thank you Erik! I really look forward to your honest reviews! You're the best thing that is out there in terms of restaurant reviews. I guess this article makes me not so sad that I haven't been to any of these restaurants. BTW....I am a huge Honor Bar fan.
Can’t you just Google it?
Have you ever had to meet a budget?
The octopus was to spice and kids skimpy. Want really good Octopus (short of Iberia) try Leonardos in Santa Ynez.
I've been to all four restaurants. I would never go back to Bar Lou. I was hoping for a French Bistro ... evidently not ! What they did to the interior is horrible, IMO as a designer. Clarks doesn't have much on the menu that stands out to me if you are not an oyster fan ... ( their fries are fantastic ! ) I've tried several dishes that are just ok but it's a fun place to have a cup of chowder or a drink . I think RH's interior is stunning but the menu just ok if not a bit boring ( service excellent ). I expect RH to " kick the menu up a notch " as they settle in. Am disappointed that the offshoot of SYK has backed out of the Via Via space. I am really looking forward to the Chef driven ' Little Mountain " restaurant to open ! Chef Joel Viehland will bring some fantastic flavors to Montecito. BTW the best thing I have had between all four restaurants ( Clarks fries not withstanding ) is the Lamb burger at the Lions Tail.
Very well stated. Regardless of political party, I think all can agree that these federal layoffs have been handled in a sloppy and cruel manner. I have incredible respect and love for those who dedicate their lives to the service of our national parks. These are not lucrative positions - you do it because you want to be a steward of our country’s natural beauty.
However, I’m not surprised that your eloquent and thoughtful comment was met with “what-about-ism” and just random Elon cheering. Sigh.
Thank you for opening the door to discourse despite it all.
Location of Lion’s Tale, please.
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Best oysters in town at Clark’s!
Neal Callahan Building, Hotel Santa Barbara, 533 State Street, next door to MARCEL HEMP!
I agree with your reviews, although your reviews of RH and Clark's are more kind than I would have written. RH's menu is boring. The food is bland. Yes, the service was outstanding. They make absolutely no effort with dessert. I guess they didn't want to spend the money on a dessert chef. Clark's service was also great but the food was disappointing. My crab cake was way overcooked, dry and the color of a brown shoe. Local has better food and nice atmosphere, but I too miss the Empty Bowl.
Ha! Even a slight amount of staggering would have made it much less obvious.
Thank you for an honest review- refreshing and fun to read.
Lion’s Tail….where is it?
Sam, I'm afraid the leadership we've had in place for far too long is incapable of common sense approaches to inequity. I'm not talking about the poor individuals "just trying to make a living" but instead all the actual tax-paying business owners that endure the un-ending task of compliance with local building permits, zoning ordinances, ADA compliance, health codes, tax codes, employment rules, and market competition. We will continually turn a blind eye to being taken advantage of in the name of "fairness" marketed as DEI accomplishments.
I thought the same thing!!
Go Elon Go🚀
Restore. The. Land. Back. The. Amazing. Plan. It. Was don't. Allow. This. Rot. Away. If only. Knew. The. Love. That. Put. Into. This. History ❤️
My husband and I had our first date here in 1967. We have now been married for 57 years! It is magical.
Bring back the skate bowls, use to love skating that place in the 80’s.
Thanks! Fixed it.
Edit - it’s mar y cel - not ciel -
Seriously! Is this Yelp now??
I hope they do nothing. I spent a lot of time up there in the '80's and I'm sure others would say I missed it in it's heyday. Truly magical in it's wildness.
