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Peabodys
1198 Coast Village Rd, Santa Barbara
Phone: (805) 969-0834
- Category: American
- Hours: Mon-Sun 7am-Midnight
- Price: < $10
- Serving: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
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Reviews by the General Public
Great place, 7/19/2010
Reviewer: Laura and Michael
from Toronto, ON, Canada
We've been coming to stay at the Coast Village Inn twice a year (five days each spring and five days each autumn)for many years to visit my mother-in-law in a nearby retirement centre. We've eaten our complimentary continental breakfasts ten mornings a year at Peabody's, and have always been impressed by the kindness and attentiveness of the wait staff, the pleasant atmosphere, and the good food. We've come to think of our favourite waiter (Ruth) as a friend, and we happily recommend this quiet breakfast spot to other visitors.
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Never going back, 5/30/2010
Reviewer: Rob
from Santa Barbara, CA
Went with three others when it was dead slow. We came to find out why it was so dead. Two burgers w/ salads, turkey club w/ fries, an order of chicken tenders & fries, and chips w/salsa & quacamole.
Chips and dips weren't even worth half the cost they are, the turkey club was dry and bland, the "salads" were really just lettuce w/ a tiny bit of dressing (not even enough to cover 1/4 of the lettuce), and the burgers came out RAW (we both ordered them "so theres just a tiny bit of pink"). The waitress was extremely rude and was trying to argue that the burgers were cooked medium. Told her if she didnt go back and have the cooks remake them, we were going to leave w/o eating and paying. We heard her talking to the cooks about the burgers, then finally heard her say "Just burn the f***ing burgers"...so loud the entire restaurant heard. And they came out so burnt we nearly chipped our teeth. No discounts on the bill, no free meals.
Rated the food so high (half a star) because the chicken strips were "ok", and to emphasize the horrible service. Of the four of us, NONE of us are ever going back.
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The breakfast at Peabody's is the best, 12/21/2009
Reviewer: Vince
from Topanga, Ca.,
They make a mean spinach, mushroom, and swiss cheese omelette that I love, with hash browns, toast and coffee at a reasonable price and the service is top notch. Whenever my work calls me to the area, I head to my favorite breakfast spot, Peabodys.
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Worth checking this out!, 11/1/2009
Reviewer: Dotty
from Minnesota
Having a continental breakfast at Peabodys comes with staying at the Coast Village Inn. I really enjoyed the fresh melon and coffee was delicious! I would have enjoyed the choice of a whole wheat bagel, however! I also had lunch there and it was outstanding! Service was outstanding and waitpersons (especially Ruth) were friendly and very accomodating! I would definitely like to go there for dinner on my next visit!
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Loved it for years., 10/6/2009
Reviewer: Rolf Bensonhurst
from Santa Barbara, CA
I'm shocked at the bad reviews here, and suspect that many of these people are complaining a little too loud.
Peabody's is a fun, laid-back pub style environment that is full of colorful locals and many tourists that stay at the Coast Village Inn. It is one of the last "down to earth" places in Montecito.
The food is consistently great and the service in my experience has always been stellar.
Sure, every restaurant has their "days" - but I can tell you from many many years of experience at breakfast, lunch, and dinner that Peabody's is an old favorite of mine that rarely, if ever... disappoints ! Thanks Peabody's gang!
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Thank goodness...., 10/4/2009
Reviewer: Francis
from Santa Barbara, CA
Peabodys seems to have improved. The past few experiences made me never want to return. I was in the neighborhood the other day thought I would give it another shot. Thankfully, the server was polite and attentive and the food was fantastic! Phew! Nice save.
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A faithful Montecito Standard, 10/2/2009
Reviewer: Martin Logé
from Montecito, CA
I have been eating at Peabody's for over 20 years now and overall it has been a warm, friendly, and inviting place were one can go and have an informal and reasonably priced meal. So much of Montecito/Coast Village Road has strived to become Rodeo Drive North and they have lost the small town charm and Peabody's is a family style restaurant that remains a consistent fixture in our community. I go in the morning and usually walk in the door and my ice tea is already being prepared and on the way to my table. The morning manager Ruth and the chief Martin are always there with a smile and excellent service. It is great also for an impromptu meeting or gathering place as they really know how to handle larger groups. The food is consistently good.
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Completely Casual, 9/29/2009
Reviewer: Mary Anne
from Sacramento, CA
Halibut taco is one of best meals I've ever eaten in SB. (In and out of SB since '79) Peabodys is comfortable, non-pretentious and aesthetic. I like the patio dining there best although there are cozy spaces inside. I had read the reviews about the inattentive waitress and the guy with the large party who was disappointed but decided to have my Birthday celebration there anyway. I liked the fact the waitress didn't hover. Remember they keep the prices reasonable by NOT having a lot of minions around. If you don't have time to unwind, this is not the place to dine!
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Poorly managed with staff that doesn't seem to care
Reviewer: Mike
from Santa Barbara, CA
I don't understand how an owner / manager can let this place operate the way it is. Kitchen staff and bus staff watching a soccer game and conversing in the dining room. Server is so overwhelmed that she forgets what she's doing for who, and she only had three other tables. We didn't get our food for 45 minutes and there were only three other tables occupied. The food was good and basic, priced at the usual inflated Santa Barbara standards. I have been here before and received the same poor service. I doubt that three time's the charm with this place, so I won't be back.
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Ist time, not going back
Reviewer: Richard
from Santa Barbara, CA
So, new to the area, thought I'd try breakfast here.
Very dissapointed, chorizo scrambled eggs were bland (very little spice), hash browns were cold (not even lukewarm!) and then I found a piece of plastic wrap in the scrambled eggs! The waitress was like 'oh'. no apology, no discount on the bill. nothing!
Sorry, I went with an open mind and I won't be back!
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mediocre at best
Reviewer: Marcia
from Santa Barbara, CA
Peabody's restaurant has been one of our favorite family restaurants in the past, but it has gone decidedly downhill. It is a casual homey restaurant and we don't expect gourmet food or super professional service. Last night, however, it was very under par. The service was O.K. The food was quite awful. Mushroom burger? I could practically count the amount of mushrooms on one hand. Caesar salad? I would forgive the fact that they spell it wrong in the menu if it was decent, but it was so sad (no croutons, barely tossed, old lettuce, cheese, dressing, only) I had to fix it at the salad bar. The fajitas and the soft tacos looked exactly the same. I was embarrassed for them. I may bring my family back for breakfast and give Peabody's one more chance for old times sake, but that's it.
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Terrible service
Reviewer: Charlie
from Santa Barbara, CA
I have been coming regularly to Peabody's for years. I will never return again. I have had terrible service experiences consistently over the past couple of months that make me realize that the owner does not care about improving the restaurant. I came in one afternoon for a quick bite, and it was not busy at all. I had to go get my server to order after waiting for 20 minutes watching her talk with all of the regulars at the bar (the bartender had to get my drink order). My server brought a hamburger and fries to my table after I ordered a hamburger and salad...normally no big deal, but she said, "Oh, this is not what you ordered, I guess you won't eat it all" placed it on the table and left to talk with the regulars again. She never offered to get me a salad. I am not too fussy, but the way she handled that was outrageous. Peabody's used to have a pretty solid staff, but besides the bar staff now, it is hopeless as it is.
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A great experience, very friendly and helpful staff
Reviewer: Diane & Mike O'Toole
from Manchester, England
We arrived in Montecito after a six hour drive and what a pleasure to be able to drop off our luggage at the Coast Village Inn and to walk straight into the quaint and very friendly Peabody's; it was a real surprise to find such a great Inn right on the doorstep of the motel. We found the whole experience really enjoyable. We had dinner and breakfast and can't fault any aspect of the food, service or the staff. What we really enjoyed was the evening we spent enjoying drinks and a good chat with the locals, especially the bartender (Jake? Josh?) apologies, can't remember his name, who was very attentative, helpful and a pleasure to know. It was our first trip to Montecito and one that we'll certainly be repeating. I would also add that the Coast Village Inn was very comfortable, extremely clean and perfect for nipping into Peabody's - all in all, not one negative comment to make! Thanks to the staff of Peabody's for making our short stay in Montecito a memorable one.
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we will never go back because of the waitress
Reviewer: LBen-Sasson
from Santa Barbara, CA
Our family has frequented Peabody's for YEARS. Being easy-going people, we have enjoyed the informal atmosphere--we have the menu pretty much memorized etc. Also, it is one of the few places we can bring our three large full-grown sons and feed them well. We have come in with other couples on a whim--the location is close to us. Up until last night, it was probably the restaurant we enjoyed as a family more than any other place in town. We were solid faithful customers.
And then there was last night. We overheard our waitress chatting happily away to the table next to us while it took us one and a quarter hours to get ONE PLATE of food. She also had a lovely ten minute conversation with another table while we waited and waited and waited.
The only reason we didn't walk out was because the CAL game was on and we could watch it--not that enjoyable since the sound was off--but one of our kids went to CAL so we stayed.
After half and hour and no food, we asked for our salad first. She brought it with no dressing. When we asked for dressing she said, "Well you didn't tell me what kind you wanted." We sat for another five minutes and then had to remind her that our plates of lettuce would still like dressing. Twenty minutes after that, I said to her, "I don't mean to be rude, but is your cook catching the fish?" (We had ordered salmon.) She laughed and said, "No. Somehow your order didn't go through." Ten minutes before that she had randomly walked over to our table and asked, "Are you the people with the burger?" to which, of course, we answered, "No." ??
After one entire hour the salmon came. It was great as usual but the vegetables, which are usually great, tasted like the cook forgot to put anything on them. Normally we would have blown that off--we're easy-going, but after waiting and hour to eat, we had very low blood sugar. We asked the waitress for a little butter. She said okay but never returned with any.
We usually order quite a bit when we come in--(3 big boys/families with us etc) but last night when we walked in, we explained to the waitress we'd eaten a lot over Xmas and wanted to only order Salmon and a side dish. I guess she figured for that small an order she wouldn't lose much of a tip by being inattentive, but silly of her. My grandparents owned and ran two successful restaurants and I am very sensetive to anything to do with food service. We always tip double when we order less in consideration that we are taking up a table.
By the way, the hispanic people that work at this establishment are always saints--friendly, attentive-warm. That's something we've always noticed. Waitresses come and go, but this is a consistant thing. Yay for that!
But after all these years, we will not be dining at Peabody's anymore--not with our kids, our friends--nada.
In wonder simple inconsiderate-beyond-belief swoop, the waitress from Napa has soured our Peabody experience forever we're afraid. We're sorry for the owners of this establishment that they are stuck with such a terrible terrible TERRIBLE waitress. One hour (and it wasn't even busy) to get our meal--with no real apologizes. Ouch. We really did LOVE this restaurant before this hellish experience.
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