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Brewhouse
229 W. Montecito St, Santa Barbara
Phone: (805) 884-4664

  • Category: American
  • Hours: Sun-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10:30pm, Brunch Sat-Sun starting at 9am
  • Price: $10 - $20
  • Serving: Lunch, & Dinner
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Reviews by the General Public

I love this restaurant, 2/2/2010
Reviewer: A P C from Santa Barbara, CA
The food is so consistently wonderful. Huge menu. Literally something for everyone. I've probably ordered half of their offerings in the 3 years I've been stopping in. The made my last birthday party unforgettably amazing (older taller sober waitress, you made my night!). BUT they tend to fall flat on their lunchtime service. We will duck in and MAKE SURE that this older shorter waitress or this snooty younger blonde girl are NOT working if we want lunch here

One Bad Experience Will Not Deter Me, 2/1/2010
Reviewer: Rob from Santa Barbara, CA
Last week we had two friends with birthdays, and on Wednesday night we went here for one of them, the other was Friday. We've always been huge Brewhouse fans, and normally I'd say the experience is always 5 stars, but this time around I'm going to give them 3 on the service and here's why, our waiter on Wednesday night could not have been worse. The girl we had Friday night made up for it, but Wednesday was a disappointment. We were forgotten and when he did walk by and we flagged him down, it was as if we were putting him out. To her credit, I think the hostess noticed and she jumped in when she could to refill water and see if we needed anything, but our primary waiter was horrendous, and as the hostess there's only so much she could do. The food is always good, the atmosphere is great, and this is our first negative encounter in all the years we've gone to the Brewhouse. Its just sad that it had to happen when one of our out of town friends was visiting and it was her birthday. Considering all the times we've gone here I'll give them a pass. One bad experience out of 50 or so will not sour me on the Brewhouse, but it was shocking because its always been first rate.

The only good American in Santa Barbara, 1/24/2010
Reviewer: Isabella Trudeau from Santa Barbara, CA
This is the real thing! Excellent beer selection and well-seasoned and perfectly prepared food left this southerner quite pleased. My only word of warning is that it is a little dirty, other than that no complaints here.

BEST FISH & CHIPS, 12/22/2009
Reviewer: Mike of Specialty from Santa Barbara, CA
The best fish and chips in the county.PERIOD Most certainly during happy hour for sure. The Beer is among the tops in the county also.
Small town hospitality, 9/27/2009
Reviewer: Don Barnum from Orange County, CA
Loved it. Best beer EVER! Good food. Friendly atmosphere. A place that makes me feel right at home. I'll be back.
Tired interior, 9/5/2009
Reviewer: Michael from Santa Barbara, CA
Went there on Friday for lunch. Great food. Service was something to be desired. I just could not get over the tired looking interior. It just looks so run down. They need to fix it up.
DON'T SIT AT THE BAR, 9/5/2009
Reviewer: Stephanie from Santa Barbara, CA
In most places you will find in SB, the place to go is straight to the bar. Bartenders are usually mellow and happy (whether they mean it or not)-not at the Brewhouse. The service is horrible--the blonde bartender(usually wears her hair in a pony tail) is the rudest person I have ever met and she is that way with everyone. The food is ok but not good enough to be so expensive. The only thing this place has going for it is that for some odd reason enough people hang out there to keep the vibe nice and the local bands/music that is there is pretty awesome. Also the art displays they have are pretty sweet and most of them done by locals--if only new management could come in and fire the employees and start over fresh!
bad food good beer, 8/5/2009
Reviewer: Tamara from Santa Barbara, CA
the beer is good and there is a good variety but i have to admit that the food was gross. I ordered a tomato vodka soup and they opened a jar of tomato vodka pasta sauce, heated it up and served it, disgusting and very lame... My friend had the chicken quesadilla and there was hardly any chicken or cheese in it, half empty. quite expensive and poor service. I will come back for more beer though :)
delicious, 7/19/2009
Reviewer: Jeanette Rogers from Santa Barbara, CA
i loved the food. the flavor there was so pleasurable. i had a burger and fries. amazing! i waited like forever for my menu tho... but they were busy cuz it was lunch time. we ate outside, and the tree we sat under, was dropping a lot of debris into my food tho, and we had to clean our table and chairs off before we could sit down due to the tree droppings. maybe they should find a solution to that problem... the service was a little on the slow side, but so friendly and kind when finally served. so it made up for it. i will be coming back to try more deliciousness on their menu. good brewhouse
a great breakfast, 4/19/2009
Reviewer: Mike from Santa Barbara, CA
I heard that the brewhouse is serving breakfast now on the weekends. WOW! I had the montecristo and my wife had the schnitzel. there arent words to explain how good this was.

Brewhouse is EPIC... Let me repeat... EPIC
Reviewer: T to the UT from Santa Barbara, CA
I was told by lots of people to cruise by the brewhouse when in Santa Barbara.... Let me tell you... Every one of my friendasa was right. This place has the kind of vib that makes you feel at home. Great menu and beer, nice live music on the weekends and more than anything, down to earth people, soo real. If you want lame, over priced, LA corporate pre made food then dont come here, go somewhere else. If you want to feel at home with good people, have great food, drink great beer and just have a great time then COME TO THE BH!!!!!
Good Food and Lousy Service
Reviewer: TERESA from Santa Barbara, CA
The food was really good. I really like this place because their beers are great, there is a good atmosphere of nice people hanging around and the food is yummy. What I really hate is the service. I have to admit that the busers are nice, the servers are stingy and talk bad about customers that do not give them a 15% tip but the bartenders are the worst. I am pregnant but in the early stage, so I do not show yet, but I ordered a sprite at the bar and the bartender said "that's it" and totally ignored me and never brought it and then I asked a different bartender and he borught it but told me that I needed to leave the bar when I was finished. What the heck? If they don't care about the service and are only interested in the tips.
A Great Burger & A Great Beer for under $10
Reviewer: Gary Stein from Santa Barbara, CA
Awesome full menu from filet to seafood...great place that makes awesome beer and serves tasty homemade gorgazola chips! You've gotta get some...they're great with their beer!
This Is Where the Locals Eat!!
Reviewer: scott from Santa Barbara, CA
Absolutely the best food in Santa Barbara! Great menu, and the food is fantastic. Whenever out of town guests come to visit, i have to suffer through all doggie diners on the wharf and state street, only to blow them away with the Brewhouse. As for the service, well, given that most of the staff is somewhat stoned, the service is a bit flaky, but friendly--it's just part of the overall experience--so roll with it. Fantastic...just a fantastic restaurant!
Here for the first time, but definately not the last
Reviewer: Sharon Remacle from Santa Barbara, CA
Last night was my first time having dinner at the Brewhouse. I had been hearing that the food was really good and let me tell you, it really is. The filet mignon enchiladas were out of this world. Not to mention the fire roasted artichoke as an appetizer. The service my friend and I had was also excellent. You have to give this place a try.

GREAT Food but needs a facelift!!
Reviewer: Kim from Santa Barbara, CA
I LOVE the food at Brewhouse but they need a face lift. Seriously, the food is fantastic - the BH enchiladas are to die for! Totally different than you'd expect - absolute gourmet! The pan seared Salmon is my favorite- I could bathe in their raspberry sauce - and the calamari & spicy aoli is always great. I just wish I didn't feel sticky (literally!) after touching their old tables & chairs and the patio plastic chairs & decrepit tables totally gross me out. It is always a lively crowd and buzzing atmosphere at Brewhouse (GREAT for big parties)& great eats - just please, invest in some new furnishings & give the place a real scrub down.
A place to be! Good food!
Reviewer: Snappy Rivera from Tustin, CA
I love this place! I live in Orange County and go all the way to Santa Barbara just to drink and dine at the brewhouse! I love the variety in the menu. A favorite of mine is the "cruel mean prawn! The homemade potato chips with goronzola cheese is awesome! I always visit the place at least every 2 to 3 months since its quite a distance from my home town. I cant wait to go back again!
best b-day ever
Reviewer: Rick Tontz from Santa Barbara
The Brewhouse made my birthday and this weekend so Fun! I just want to say Thank, you Guys Rock.

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