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Tee-Off Restaurant & Cocktails
3627 State St, Santa Barbara
Phone: (805) 687-1616
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Reviews by the General Public
As always - good food and great service, 7/13/2010
Reviewer: Christine
from Santa Barbara, CA
Not sure about the "going out of business" claim, Tee-Off was just as we always expect it last night. The drinks and food are good and the service is great. Also noticed a new "specialty burger" menu although I went for my staple, the prime rib. This time it was a little chewier than I'd like but the flavor was wonderful and I ate the entire thing. We had a table of 8, our waitress was perfect - and they didn't even add a forced gratuity to our check even though we expected it with a large table! We really appreciate the great service, so attentive yet not overbearing and friendly!
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Must be going out of business they are always out of stuff, 5/12/2010
Reviewer: steven bixler
from Santa Barbara, CA
The last 3 times I have been in the Tee Off I have tried to order a bottle of wine(what a joke) they don't even have a wine list anymore. The server asked if I was looking for a red or a white then sent over the manager so she could tell me what they have left. There wasn't any wine that I wanted so I decided to order a scotch and they were out of that too, not to mention the time before they were out of New York steaks... I used to love this this place sad to see that they are going out of business!
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Best Prime Rib I've Ever Had, 5/11/2010
Reviewer: Marylou
from Santa Barbara, CA
The quality of the food and service was outstanding. My husband and I both had prime rib (smaller cut and Big Bertha)which was well-prepared. The seasoning coupled with the tenderness of the cut and the well timed preparation contributed to the best prime rib I've ever had. I'm from cattle country so that says alot. The service was perfectly attentive without being bothersome. My Washington Apple cocktail was excellent.
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I won't be going back......VERY disappointed....., 12/30/2009
Reviewer: Dennis Culver
from Carpinteria, CA
My wife and I had been looking forward to a good piece of prime rib and lobster for quite a while; neither were to be had here this Tuesday night.. The lobster was soft/mushy, either over cooked, refrozen a few times too many or allowed to sit at room temperature too long before broiling. We let the waitress know and she gladly returned it to the kitchen and replaced it with another of the same! I ordered the "Big Bertha", medium rare (a large bone-in piece of meat with a garlic & A-1 flavored gravy/sauce). Under the sauce (which was appealing), the meat looked like road kill. It was both RAW, tasted old and smelled badly were it not for the sauce! After a few bites, I could eat nothing else. Knowing that meat can hide a few choice morsels in such, I gave it a chance and it FAILED miserably. The waitress did offer to replace it but we were not having a good experience at this point. Fortunately, I was charged for only the soup and salad, which were both well prepared. The service was fast but unfriendly & The atmosphere seemed to be geared to the "regulars" around the bar; I noticed some brought their own snacks.....
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Local Treasure, 8/5/2009
Reviewer: Taylor
from Santa Barbara, CA
Love Love Love the Tee-Off. Great drinks, steaks and service. I was born and raised in SB and have been going there all my life a family favorite!
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The Tee Off has always been my Favorite SB Restaurant!
Reviewer: Judy Oxford
from Bellingham, WA
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Tee Off Another!
Reviewer: Taryn O.
from Santa Barbara, CA
Retro fabulous atmosphere, excellent service, strong cocktails and solid food. The grilled lamp chops were delicious. Suggestion: make a reservation to sit in a booth.
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I FORGOT WHY I DIDN'T GO BACK!
Reviewer: Sasi Warren
from Santa Barbara, CA
A long-time SB resident touted me on the Tee-Off 8 years ago, knowing I love prime rib and have had the finest. I only dined at the Tee-Off that one time, and hadn't been back in years. Wanting prime rib the other night, I went back. The server was exceptional. The Caesar salad delicious, and the cheese bread very nice. Then I remembered WHY I hadn't returned in years: the reason I went - the prime rib - TOTALLY SUCKED. I had asked prior to ordering if it was roasted that day and the waitress assured me yes, it was. Wrong. It was reheated meat, and quite chewy at that. ALL of it. The whipped horseradish was very nice. So was the baked potato. But the star of the show - the prime rib - gets a big fat ZERO from me. Tee-Off, please learn how to prepare - EACH DAY - your prime rib. Matters not - I won't be back.
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A Santa Barbara Hidden Gem
Reviewer: Jon
from Santa Barbara, CA
Having not been to the Tee Off in 20+ Years, I thought
for sure it was just a place for the blue hairs set. Boy
was I wrong. Went on a Wednesday night and the place was
packed at 6:30, Bar was 2 deep with a very mixed group of
people all ages having a great time. Was seated in the
back room by very pleasant hostess who also was our waitstaff.
Both me and my companion had the Filet Mignon. Superb. Ordered
Med Well and was really more medium, as the wait staff said it
would be.Great Prime Rib Soup, yes prime rib, a Fresh Salad
with Great Dressing. Everything as it should be. I could cut
my Filet with my fork it was so tender. Not Cheap, 2 people
with drinks $100.00, but there is less expensive items on
the menu. Its a bit noisy, but it was enjoyable noise with
lots of Laughter. Much better than Ruth Chris in my opinion
and its local too. Enjoy !!!
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A vacation must!
Reviewer: Bill
from Costa Mesa, CA
I enjoy taking Amtrak to SB to meet my wife who goes up a day or 2 early to "relax". I met a nice woman on the train who told me I had to try Tee-Off. We went that evening...Wow! There's nothing better than going to an older strip-mall-restaurant and having the meal of your life. From the martinis to the prime rib it was the best dinner I've had in years! I've been back a second time recently and it was even better. I'll be going again this weekend. The food was on par with Morton's or Ruth's Chris but the atmosphere was far superior.
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Great steak, strong drinks
Reviewer: Nicole
from Santa Barbara, CA
This place looks like a strip club on the outside, it's almost sinister and out of place in SB. However, once you're inside the place is more homey, a little dim and much more family oriented. I had the crusted sirloin, AMAZING! The horseradish was a little too spicy for me, but I couldn't stop eating. The prime rib is huge (eagle cut) and really tasty. The bread is good, the prime rib soup is delcious and they don't charge extras for cesar salad. The mashed potatoes are simply ok, I recommend the onion rings. They, like the steaks, are huge and delicious.
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A delight!
Reviewer: Arlene
from Santa Barbara, CA
Chris is the best server! We are never disappointed, recommendations for wine always perfect, food always wonderful.
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Meat Lovers Paradise
Reviewer: Laura Kranzler
from Santa Barbara, CA
A Large group of us (12) recently dined at the Tee-Off, & it was the BOMB! My husband loves this place, as do most guys, for the excellent food & tons of it! My husband teases me, as he knows the Tee-Off isn't my favorite place in town. Don't get me wrong, the food has/is always excellent, but it's not a romantic "date night" type of place. However, for a large group get together it's perfect! I ordered my Filet medium & it was cooked to perfection! My husband ordered the Prime Crusted Sirloin, & it was sooo tasty with the Parmesan, Blue Cheese, & horseradish crust. All the flavors worked together in perfect harmony. I'm drooling just thinking about his meal, it was that good. The overall consensus was that everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals & will definitely be back. Thanks to the Tee-Off staff for making our meal & entire experience Outstanding.
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The Tee Off has always been my Favorite SB Restaurant!
Reviewer: Judy Oxford
from Bellingham, WA
My family has been dining at the Tee Off since I can remember (60's?). I moved to another state and it is always the first thing I ask when I get back "When are we going to the Tee Off?". Everyone seems to know my dad there, which is just gravy to the best Prime Rib on the West Coast, friendly servers, busers and 'tenders. The whole family loves this place!
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