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Longboards Grill
210 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara
Phone: (805) 963-3311
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Reviews by the General Public
Really Enjoyed It, 7/13/2012
Reviewer: Diane
from Santa Barbara, CA
I really liked it; the service, the view, the food. It was very pleasant and my husband and I are going again this weekend!
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Sooo not worth it !!!
Reviewer: Marie
from Santa Barbara, CA
I knew what I was getting myself into so I am partially to blame for this negative, but honest, review. The only reason I went for lunch here is because my 5 year-old nephew gets a kick out of eating peanuts and being allowed to toss the shells on the floor; I think it's kinda cool too. The food really is awful: there was a mound of stale tortilla chips hiding under the lettuce in the gaucho salad and to top it off, the avocado on top was bad (brown spots and all just sitting there like it was okay or something!!!). The prices are justified by neither the food nor the service. We had two different waitresses; the second one apologized for my order missing tomato (I ordered the cheeseburger) and upon closer inspection it was indeed there. I don't suppose that's so bad,,,mistakes happen. I just expect a higher caliber of professionalism when the prices are so high. I would recommend going downstairs instead.
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When I worked there....
Reviewer: Jeff ex bartenter
from Santa Barbara, CA
I have always enjoyed this restaurant from my early days as a bartender to about a year ago, but for some reason, they have really let things slide. Went for my sons 8th b-day with 8 family members and you would have thought that we were at a self serve place. No attention to detail. Eventually I got up and had to get a manager who looked put out. Bus boy was great while others stood around picking their butts (tight shorts not really a negative). Food has also slipped. Chowder-cold, calamari (usually the best)-limp and over cooked.
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Great view crappy food, peanut shells everywhere
Reviewer: Ken
from Huntington beach ca
The view was great, location couldn't be better but the place was a mess and the food shouldn't be considered sea food. I had the harbor platter which had fake calamari that tasted more like bad fish paste in stick form. The tables were dirty and the floor was covered in peanut shells and food scraps from other guest. We had termites flying around our table and birds flying in the door to scavenge for food. We informed the issues to our servers and her reply was you should see How bad it is at night. She further stated that the floors are normally covered in shells, that the calamari is there own creation and that they only clean the floor at closing. So if your looking for bad food, illness or anaphylactic shock you come to the right place, if your looking for sea food go to McDonalds, you'll at least get real seafood.
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So-So Food + Great View = Enjoyable Tourist Trap
Reviewer: Sophie
from Santa Barbara, CA
The food isn't great or particularly fresh. A little overpriced and not a very creative menu. The service ranges from poor to so-so. The feature of peanuts as munchies & peanut shells on the floor is cool. Pretty kid-friendly except they don't have a changing station in the bathroom(s), we had to take our son outside to the car! The view is great. Alcoholic drinks are good. When we go back each year (we had our first date at Longboards), I always have to remember that we're there for the ambience and not the food or service.
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Why are all of these people SOO dramatic?!
Reviewer: Maxy Kimki
from Los Amotos, CA
Why all of these people SO DRAMATIC!? OMG LIKE CALM DOWN!! I like the bread here. hehe
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Very pleased...
Reviewer: Teri
from Pasadena, CA
My husband and I drove up to SB for the day and just happened to go to the Longboard Grill. Knew nothing about it before. My hubby said the Clam Chowder was the best, and the Mahi Mahi Fish and Chips. I had the Salmon and it was great. Yes, we will eat there again when we return to SB!!
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Fun atmosphere, prices could be a little better
Reviewer: Steve S.
from Oro Valley, AZ
I've been to Longboards Grill several times since 1993 whenever I visit SB. I've never had a bad experience, and the food/service is consistently good. This last time, my wife and I were there when we visited. We found the atmosphere to be fun and lively, with excellent views of the ocean. The food is good too, with a nice selection on the menu. The only thing we found to be subpar was the pricing on the menu -- a bit high for what you get. Example: we ordered the Jumbo Prawn Cocktail and, for $15.00, got FOUR shrimp. FOUR. I ordered the Lobster Mac and Cheese (which was yummy) and it cost $20.00. All it was was a medium sized plate of macaroni and cheese with some lobster pieces mixed in...not even a side dish with it. Oh well, I'm sure we'll go back there again on our next trip.
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Avoid at all costs
Reviewer: Brooke
from Australia
This was such a disappointment after we've had such great service and food in Santa Barbara. We went for breakfast, which arrived, late, cold, including egg shells and minus the ordered bacon.
The view was the best part of the morning, but not worth the effort.
We wanted to stand outside the restaurant and warn other people from going in
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Sit outside, dont rush it
Reviewer: Sergio M.
from Santa Barbara, CA
when my cousin comes from tx with the family, my family and i go to have a few beers, feed the kids, and eat a ton of peanuts while we shoot the sh*t. if you are going to go out, make yourself present, and dont rush it. the waitresses werent 5 star, but they were very nice and had huge smiles although it was ridiculously busy!
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Touristy food, fun place with a nice view
Reviewer: Glenn
from Buellton
This place has always been a place to go for a nice view from the wharf. Its a fun beach tourist atmosphere inside and the outside deck is nice for sun too. They have wind screens up on the outside to keep the wind out nicely and umbrellas for the sun(and birds?). Expect touristy so so and on the expensive side food. All the waitresses were nice and attractive(seemed most were SBCC working there way through school types) and there was an adequate number of them. One thing they don't tell you is you can get free peanuts from the barrel they have there and eat to your hearts content w/o worrying about the mess either. For better tasting family oriented food w/o the fun try Moby Dicks.
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Good service, food just ok
Reviewer: Rachel
from Santa Barbara, CA
The best part about Longboards is the view from the deck. The service was good, but we also went at a non-busy time, so the servers were very attentive. The clam chowder was great! We also had the buffalo burger which was ok. Not really worth the money. Overall, good lunch spot if you're willing to pay for the view.
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