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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
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!, 6/26/2009
Reviewer: Judy Oxford
from Bellingham, WA
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Tee Off Another!, 6/13/2009
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!, 4/26/2009
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, 4/11/2009
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!, 3/3/2009
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, 3/2/2009
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!, 1/23/2009
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, 1/7/2009
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!, 1/3/2009
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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Great place
Reviewer: Al G
from Fresno, CA
Reminded me of 80's style local restaurant / bars. We walked in with 5 people and a toddler on a Saturday night, got a table in the bar area immediately. Everyone was great. Very friendly place. Very clean. Good food. Bread and salad was nothing special. Steak was great, as was the soup. Was it a quiet, intimate meal? Heck no, it was the bar area!
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Return after 15 years disappointing
Reviewer: Tony & LJ
from Santa Barbara
I'm not sure if my expectations were too high, but I was excited about returning to the Tee-Off after not having eaten there in 15 years. I was disappointed. We reserved a table stating it was an intimate birthday celebration. We were seated in the front in the corner next to the bar. The patrons at the bar were loud and obnoxious, even shouting to be heard. We finally gave up trying to converse since the competition was overwhelming. The waitress didn't even tell us the specials, and we didn't know they had specials until after we had ordered and the next table over (close enough to feel their body heat) was told about them. I had the scallops which were good but not outstanding. My husband had a lovely prime rib. I felt the prices were extremly high. Service was marginal. Unfortunately, this long time Santa Barbara resident will not be going back to the long time local landmark, Tee-Off.
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One of my favorites for when guests come in to town, but....
Reviewer: Patrick Merna
from Santa Barbara/CA
The Tee Off is one of my all time favorite restaurants anywhere and especially SB! Best steaks, cocktails, service, and atmosphere! Love taking out of town guests there so they can appreciate a true neighborhood restaurant. But was very disappointed on a recently family visit when I called to make reservations for four adults and two children that required high chairs. The restaurant only has ONE high chair! Huh!?!?! Never heard of that? Of course will visit again in the future but was hoping it would be part of this trip.
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responce to ben from goleta
Reviewer: edward
from santa barbara ca.
My wife and i have been dining at the tee-off at least once a week for the past few years. on more than one occasion we have ordered the porterhouse steak and split it every time! it's just too big for me. by the time we have the wonderful prime rib soup (a meal in itself)with the fresh hot rolls, and the yummy ceasar salad, i'm full! we always leave satisfied and always have had great service!
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Teed Off!
Reviewer: Benjamin
from Goleta
It all began with a waitress who wasnt having a very good life. She was a RUDE women. After ordering the 24oz porterhouse
steak, my friend orderd a drink and I said I'll have a glass of water. The salad finally came, I asked again for my water.
After my salad I finally had to flag the waitress down...not happy she went and brought me my water. A good 10 min later my steak arrived. It was "no kidding" a half inch thick. It could not have been more than a 12oz porterhouse. The waitress could not be found again until we were completly through with our dinner. Ripped off on what was suppose to be 24oz and a down right RUDE and NASTY waitress.
Please do yourself a fovor. If your looking for a good steak with good service...Dont go here. Overpriced and you will leave Teed Off!
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Cant wait to go back
Reviewer: Robert Anaya
from Los Angeles, CA
Well the first time i went it was a group of four of us, had to wait at the bar, but i didnt mind. Once we were seated it was on!!! The steak are to die for, service was great and the wine flowed like a river. We met the manager and got an extra dish on the house..The second time was even better, even though it was in back room, kinda croweded, but who cares for all the you can eat ribs!!! And those ribs were huge, they come off a dinosaur?? I live in LA now but when i get back to SB, you best belive im hitting up the TEE OFF
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