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Beachside Bar-Cafe

5905 Sandspit Rd, Goleta, CA 93117-3903
805-964-7881
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Ranked #18 of 84 restaurants in Goleta
Cuisines: American, Seafood, Steakhouse
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
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Goleta, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

This restaurant is a bit out of the way but locals know all about it. I love their Calamari, which is cut in long strips vs. rubbery rings, I usually have the Calamari appetizer to share, and then have the seared ahi tuna from the appetizer menu as well, which together makes for a filling meal. The ahi tuna entree... More

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calif
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47 reviews 47 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Heard about this place from a local. It is ON the beach, and from what we have heard very busy on the weekends. Fun spot, good service and food. Lots of umbrella drinks too.

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Arizona
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24 reviews 24 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

I guess you could say we "save" the Beachside Cafe for our last supper! Because it is located 2 minutes from the SBA/Goleta airport, it is super convenient. Located right on the beach, with a great pier, this is another restaurant you must go to! We love, and we've been going there for over 20 years. Consistently good, and highly... More

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Santa Barbara, CA
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10 reviews 10 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

Whether dining with my wife or with clients, I eat at the Beachside about once a week and it's always a pleasant experience. The restaurant is right on the beach with a great outdoor patio and gorgeous views of the ocean. It's also a great place to unwind with a glass of wine or a cocktail after a long day.... More

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Santa Barbara, California
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34 reviews 34 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

This place has great food and is located in an awesome spot in Goleta. The seafood is always done well and I'd recommend the chowder in a bread bowl....its easily recommendable during the cooler months. There's the main dining area and a sports bar tucked away to one side, with a third dining spot in an outside setting that I... More

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Canmore, Canada
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29 reviews 29 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

We found this restaurant while cycling in the Santa Barbara area last year. A great spot to take a break from the bike. This year, we decided to stop for a more leisurely lunch while driving through and are very glad we did! It was a beautiful day to sit on the outdoor patio and enjoy the view with a... More

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Lompoc, California, United States
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18 reviews 18 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

The location sets the tone and makes this a great place for a lunch meeting. All the food is good and it's fun to eat here.

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11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013 via mobile

The name says it all. The atmosphere is beautiful and the food matches that. We will definatly come here again.

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Hinterlands
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21 reviews 21 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

This is the second time I visited this great little place right on the beach (first time was 2004ish? when I was in SB for business). this is a busy little place with indoor and outdoor seating. Having just arrived from frosty ChiTown, the 20 minute wait for a table gave us the opportunity to "say hello" to the Pacific,... More

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Houston, Texas
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92 reviews 92 reviews
38 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 50 cities Reviews in 50 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2013

The view of the ocean can't be beat and the staff was great, but the food was just ok. My salad was excellent--really fresh was a wonderful dressing. Sadly, my shrimp was mushy.

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