It's worth it, 6/19/2010
Reviewer: Noah
from Santa Barbara, CA
Growing up in the harbor, I'd often stop by the Minnow Cafe with my dad after fishing. The homefry burrito is my favorite breakfast in town, and the burgers have been consistently tasty using large beefy patties served with flavorful garnishing. It has given me the impression that EVERYBODY should use roma tomatoes and cheddar cheese in their burgers. The fries are also out of this world, steak cut with a light spice mixture sprinkled on top.
A lot of people have complained about the inconsistent service crew, and depending on who is working your experience will be dramatically different. However, the short order cooks are all good at what they do, and the counter is so close to the grill you should give them a holler.
The outdoor seating can sometimes be detrimental to the experience, but if you're going to the harbor, chances are you're already dressed for the weather. Nothing like the smell of salt on the breeze while chowing down.
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Food is Average and Service is Horrible, 5/11/2010
Reviewer: Anna
from Santa Barbara, CA
I've been wanting to try this place for a while. The food was alright, nothing special, it was a bit pricey but what really made me not want to come back was the service. The young girl at the counter was so short and rude with me. Her attitude was not friendly, and it's just really disappointing. So if you want to have average food with bad service this is the place.
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A place to skip, 2/1/2010
Reviewer: Glenn
from Buellton
Not sure the draw here. Food was expensive and not good. Tables are picnic benches out in the sun(or cold wind) with no umbrellas and no view. People were nice there but go elsewhere. Positive would be you can eat with your dog.
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Best for Breakfast, 10/2/2009
Reviewer: Zoe
from Santa Barbara, CA
I used to live on the Mesa and the Minnow was a weekly Sunday spot. It was wonderful to bring the dog, sit outside and have huevos rancheros and yummy OJ to start your day.
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GREAT place to go!!!!, 9/13/2009
Reviewer: Curtis
from Santa Barbara, CA
The Minnow is a great place to go, quick and great!!! Breakfast is sooo good can't ever choose so I get something different every time I go. I have never had any prob. with the staff. If anything you get some crabby customers that forget that they are not the only people in line..
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Great food, worst service
Reviewer: Rob
from Santa Barbara, CA
I've lived in the harbor on and off for over 10 years and the Minnow has always been the spot to grab a quick, cheap and tasty meal. Everything from the breakfast burritos to the burgers to the sandwiches are great. One problem: their staff sucks! Jeff, the owner, always seems completely miserable and it's very apparent in his customer service. His large rotation of other employees mostly consist of college age girls who really do not care about their jobs and from the perspective of a frequent visitor, they do not last long. Many frustrating times sitting at the counter waiting for the cashier to finish a cell phone call or simply not paying attention.
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Birthday
Reviewer: Peter Hutchins
from Santa Barbara, CA
Please foward to Jrff Jones. Happy B-Day,From Pete Hutchins. Hi to Gretchen.Please E-Mail seaventures@gwi.net
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Minnow Rules!
Reviewer: Mike
from Santa Barbara, CA
The girls at the Minnow are greatest and sooooper friendly! You must have been a pooper stinker of a customer :( I love the minnow muffin and the garden tacos!!! Good huevos rancheros also. yum yum yum.
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You need to go when the owner working
Reviewer: stan
from Santa Barbara, CA
when the owner working it's always great but when he's out the girls don't care
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YOU MADE JONA SOO HAPPY!
Reviewer: JONA
from SANTA BARBARA
THE BLT WAS SOOOOOO GOOD! THE BEST IVE EVER HAD BY FAR~ I HAD TO RECCOMMEND IT TO MY TWO FRIENDS CHRISTINA AND ANTONIA! THEY LOVED IT! ITS DEF. OUR NEW SPOT! PS. IM IN LOVE!
JONA
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CHEAP, QUICK, AND GOOD.
Reviewer: Rob
from Santa Barbara
That's pretty much all that needs to be said!
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To die for!
Reviewer: Greg
from Goleta, CA
Our first trip to the Minnow after a friend recommended it could not have had a happier outcome. My wife described her fish tacos as "To die for" and the juevos rancheros are the best in town. It's a hole in the wall - the best hole in the wall anywhere!We've been back many times.
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