Eureka!
601 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
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Address :
601 Paseo Nuevo
Santa Barbara, CA, 93101 - Phone (805) 618-3388
- Website https://eurekarestaurantgroup.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 11
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Garage, Street, Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Loud
Good For Dancing : No
Alcohol : Full Bar
Happy Hour : Yes
Best Nights : Tue, Fri, Sat
Coat Check : No
Smoking : No
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Drive-Thru : No
Caters : No
Categories
Burgers
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Erin V.
I have eaten at Eureka 5-6 times, every time I think; I will give it a second or third chance. the first time our waiter never came back after he took our order and we had to ask a busboy to help up. then when I asked for mustard, I never got it as well as the food was disappointing. their sweet potato fries (which are already on the sweet side) have cinnamon and honey all over them. I just find that to be to much sweet. then just the other day my husband picks up an oder of cowboy burgers both cooked medium. we ate and everything was ok, kind of bland as many of my previous Eureka meals had been before. but, I jump out of bed hours later to the nauseating urge to vomit. I don't know if I can say it was food poisoning, but it was 100% from eating that burger. I will say that the restaurant itself is nice and the atmosphere is fun and energetic if your going for beer and sports, the food is just not worth the stomach ache, inconsistencies or price. I hate to give such a poor review, but I have given it to many chances with to little improvement. Sorry Eureka!
(2)JJ H.
They always have an excellent beer selection, the food is good and I love the promotions but the service has been horrible the last few tines I've been in. The managers always seem to be texting and getting in the way of the bartenders and servers and the staff always seems to be new with only a few people that know what they are doing. Hopefully next time I'm in its better.
(3)Demi A.
If you're in the mood for a truly delicious burger in Santa Barbara, this is the place to go. It's not as inexpensive as some other options, but the ingredients are better quality than any of the other burger joints here that come to mind. Also, they have a lot more options. The Fig Marmalade burger is my favorite. They have quite a few interesting combinations and options of burgers and within their other entrees as well. I also really appreciate the environment. It's a bit loud and can be hard to talk inside, but it's always lively. It's a modern space, but comfortable. They also have a big selection of beer and good well drinks. The food, the drinks and the environment make Eureka an awesome downtown dinner option, especially with friends. It's a fun place to go with excellent food and not terribly expensive for downtown/late night dining.
(4)Marilou Q.
First of all, a shout out to Terrence for an excellent job as server. He knows his menu and his beers, and is able to describe them intelligently. We stumbled upon this place for a late night dinner after an evening of wandering around downtown. The menu was creative, and the place looked hopping, but not too crazy for a family with kids. If you have to wait, instead of giving you a pager or yelling out your name, the host takes your phone number and texts "get your buns in here!" when your table comes available. Sense of humor perfect for this family. Didn't have to wait long to be seated, nor for our service. Ordered the veggie patty (beets and black beans--who knew they'd be so good together?) as it was described on the menu. Didn't want to eat the bun, but it was to good to leave on the plate. And so glad I upgraded to the sweet potato fries. Those little strips were lightly sweetened with cinnamon and honey, and fried to perfection. Seriously, I could have eaten another branch of those fries in the same sitting, without regret. Husband's jalapeno egg burger made him happy, and the slaw side was delicious. The kids got Mac and cheese (done with Alfredo sauce) and tempura green beans. Both yummy. This place is busy and loud, but we were still able to talk without yelling. Good menu, comfortable atmosphere, friendly, efficient, and knowledgeable service. We've since discovered that there's another Eureka! closer to home, and we plan to visit there soon. Hope that locale can live up to the Paseo Nuevo standard!
(5)Julie S.
I had to make a Yelp just to say how great of an experience I had at Eureka. It was our first time here and we will definitely be coming back. We got seated fairly quick into one of the booths for a party of six. Our server had such a refreshing smile and was very attentive to our needs. She brought us drinks even while some of us were using the bathroom and she even brought out some avocado and watermelon for our little one while we tried to figure out what we wanted to eat. Our food was delicious, Stephanie made amazing recommendations and spent a good amount of time accommodating our questions. I had the fig burger but without the goat cheese and with her recommended sweet potato fries. So delicious!! For a first experience Stephanie made it so incredible and we will definitely come back to see her and of course for the food!
(5)Tessa T.
I have been to eureka's twice and both experiences have been unfortunate. The first time, the hosts lost the reservation, so i was left waiting for over an hour. There was a long female hair in one of the burgers. The meat is good and their burgers are creative, but they are not worth $11-13. The second visit i was seated about 1 foot away from a table of other customers who were talking extremely loud, because the noise level in the restaurant is so loud you cant hear yourself think. On the other side of the table was the cash register, so i also got an earful of griping and talkative waiters and waitresses. The food at this visit was disappointing. I could've made the same meal at home. This may be the popular spot for young people in santa barbara, but the environment and food is not worth your money and time.
(2)Shaun O.
I just want to make something explicitly clear: This is not grass-fed beef, or organic, there are most likely some GMO vegetables and or oils being used here. Mind you that is the case in almost every restaurant in this country. The burger was fine, definitely gourmet but I feel like there is some deceptive marketing, appealing to those who want humane treatment of food. That and I spent 30 dollars splitting a burger with my wife and a kids quesadilla with dessert sundae. Those are grass-fed prices. Grass fed beef is about more than just the name. Let me explain: when a cow has eaten nothing but grass, it's fat has the same nutritional and healing attributes as salmon fat. When a cow eats grain, which it cannot digest, the meat marbles and tastes more creamy... But the fat is now bad for you. You make the cow sick, you make you sick. This is my reason for wanting grass-fed beef to be offered and am not impressed when people market food as concious without going all the way. To their credit however, Tte problem is, very very few people are aware of this information and assume grass fed means "tastes weird" and for a bunch O hippies. So they don't buy it. P.S. mind you the service was excellent, sweet, thoughtful ladies, great beer selection
(3)Jon M.
After arriving at Eureka! the server was quite helpful in helping us with our beer selection. From that point on things went downhill fast. Upon taking our orders the server tried to up-sell every item we ordered. We even brought it up to him thinking it may deter him. It did not. My wife ordered the fish tacos which turned out to be jerky fish tacos (not good), I had a blue cheese burger. I'm not a big meat eater so I thought to substitute the beef for turkey. Big Mistake. Our sons burgers arrived and looked great. My turkey burger was easily 1/3 the size of my sons burgers and over cooked. The service was ok. Severs were not friendly, more like sharp and to the point. The final slap was my wife did not want fries with her tacos so asked for salad instead. A small amount of salad was substituted on her plate and they charged her for a side salad. This place is already expensive for what it is and they are still trying to squeeze more out of you. Not me. First time was the last time.
(1)Steph C.
I know they're everywhere now, but I just don't see myself getting sick of gastropubs. I have an unlimited tolerance for burgers and beers, and I'm always grateful when there's a new one around. I have a very picky fiance, so gastropubs are always great fallback dinner options for Saturday nights when we haven't made dinner plans. This is exactly how we ended up at Eureka! with our friends Tristan C. and Brian G. We faced a bit of a wait for a table, but otherwise it was pretty hassle-free. I liked Eureka! It was conveniently located in downtown Santa Barbara, right in the middle of the busy commercial strip. There were a lot of people and the atmosphere was fun and bustling, with a little bit of a sports bar vibe. There was a huge bar, and a huge chalkboard menu listing a nice selection of beer. We got a table in the middle of the dining room, but we were never crowded. Service was excellent. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful. I wish I'd gotten her name because she is a real asset to this restaurant. The beer list was solid. I drank a Cismontane Black's Dawn stout and a Dogfish Head 120 Minute IPA, which I didn't know existed. Both were great - the stout was a nice heavy coffee stout, and the 120 Minute IPA was strong but almost sweet. It tasted almost like lychee. Matt had a Davy Brown ale and the Dogfish Head 90 Minute, which we both like quite a lot. The food was good, if not especially memorable. The menu was very big, with a lot of tantalizing souped up options. I had the Napa Burger, which came with pesto aioli, havarti cheese, fried pancetta, arugula, and an oven-roasted Roma tomato marinated in olive oil and vinegar. The patty was juicy and decently flavorful, and I liked the gooey cheese and the bacon. The tomato was not as wonderful as I'd hoped, but it was definitely good. I also tried some of Matt's Cowboy Burger, which is the most popular one on the menu. This was pretty tasty, with cheddar cheese, shoestring onion rings, crispy bacon, and homemade beer barbecue sauce. It was trying less hard than the Napa Burger and it might have been better for it. The barbecue sauce was excellent. I got some as a condiment with my side, and it was really hearty and addictive with just the right amount of tang. The sides were good - we had fat onion rings and some thin fries, both solid, crispy, deeply unhealthy options. Eureka! isn't a spot I would go out of my way for, but if I lived nearby, I'd probably go pretty often. We had a great time and the food and beer were both worthwhile. Chances are good we'll go back in our next couple visits to Santa Barbara.
(4)Danny V.
This was my second visit to Eureka! and it was like night and day. So to be fair it was opening week when I fist went and my last dining experience was much better. The service was above and beyond for me and my family this time. They substituted some fried chicken strips with grilled for my 2 year old daughter and brought her out some complementary fruit to make her feel welcomed. At first glance Eureka! didn't't seem to child friendly but I was wrong and would recommend taking the kids out for a bite to eat. I will make sure to come back for the crab cake sliders! I was also impressed by the reply from the owner on my last review. Robert was very concerned with my last experience and wanted to make up for it. I appreciate the concern and you will have more of my business in the future.
(5)Gentry D.
Were local to sb. Were regulars at eureka. Last time I came, service was horrible. Almost never gave it another chance. Emily our server changed my mind about the place. She was so easy to talk to and service was seamless.
(5)Mark F.
What's happening with the service of this rock'n brew pub with killer burgers and one of my top 5 Happy Hours in town? There's "No crap on tap" but your service...is. The food? Still great. Arguably the best burgers in SB. And their daily Happy Hour beats the vast majority, hands down, with a great price point on snacks and discounted beverages. I still come at 2pm on weekends for a couple'a pints and Ribletts. But. I'm setting you up for the "but". Many reviews over the years point out a shortage in the service. I did not see that at the bar...until the summer of 2014. What changed, Eureka? I've seen some bar staff move to management and others move on to other bars. The new team, frankly, is no bueno. Here are examples (FYI I have 8yrs in restaurant service and more than 15 in customer service. I understand the challenges and the expectations): * No eye contact: I'm not a patron who waves, whistles or yells out "Hey buddy!". Look up and acknowledge me. I may want to order something. It's my money you want. Act like it. * Clean up: the bar is a mess. As I'm sitting here, I've cleaned my own space, pushing left over plates, glasses and food bits toward and empty space. I did this when I sat down and ordered and now that my food had arrived, the mess is still here. Gross. BTW it was not cleared until my order was removed. * Be happy: I don't want to hear you bitch about how slammed you are. As a guest, I don't care about your excuses. Grab your manager out of the office and throw them on the floor, the line or behind the bar. This is not my problem and you should not share it with me. Ever! Eureka has been fantastic. Don't get me wrong. I don't know if it's a new GM, day manager or Corporate BS and I don't care. Please fix the bar service so I can continue to enjoy my time here. I may not always be around. Concerned, Mark
(3)Lashay V.
I had the chicken sliders, truffle fries, and a specialty limited time cocktail. Steve was a fantastic server he literally held my hand through the whole experience lol! I throughly enjoyed this night in Santa Barbra! I will be back
(5)Steven K.
Eureka never disappoints! Great burgers, probably some of the best in Santa Barbara and great service. Good beer and wine available as well, with creative, tasty and fun appetizers. I highly suggest the jalepeno egg burger and truffle fries! I recently tried the slaw and goat cheese bruschetta which was also amazing!
(5)Elle N.
We recently ate here and I find they have a more innovative grass fed burger menu. I had the tortilla burger as I was craving a more mexican style burger. They also serve Bison burgers. We have more grass fed burger places in San Diego which are good. However, I like Eureka's menu is more diverse, including their drink menu. You really can't go wrong here...as their is something for everyone! And, the best onion rings i have ever had!
(4)Javier J.
On multiple occasions, restaurants have reached out to me and offered me gift cards to give them a second chance. I tend to be respectful of that, meaning that when I go again using my gift card...if the place isn't any better the second time around, then I don't update my review. Well...SORRY EUREKA BUT THIS IS NOT APPLYING TO YOU!!! I phone ordered my meal because the first time going there, their customer service was soooooo bad that I just didn't even want to risk it the second time around. BUT GUESS WHAT? IT STILL SUCKED I show up, they have me pick it up from the bar..cool. The dude I asked for my food from was the definition of lethargic. Asked for ketchup, ranch and bbq sauce (OF COURSE I get home to find out he didn't put ketchup in the bag). THEN after I finished paying they gave me my receipt and guess what? Their 25 IQ heads didn't realize they hadn't handed me my bag which was behind the bar counter. I literally had to ask "can I take my bag?" 2 of the workers replied and said "yes"... not "oh yeah let me get that for you, sorry" NOPE just "yes". So I reached over into their working area to take it myself. WHAT KIND OF SERVICE IS THIS? Is this a serve yourself establishment? Because both of the times that I have been here that's what it appears to be. You want bacon? Oh hey go get it in the kitchen yourself! You want ketchup? use your own at home. You want your food? Reach over the counter for it! Is the food worth the crap service? NO. I had the cowboy burger this time, honestly go get yourself the 2 for 4$ western bacon cheeseburger deal at Carls Jr. instead. Oh the shoestring onion rings..nah not even these could save it. AND I ordered the onion rings..we're talking ABOUT 3 ONION RINGS IN YOUR ORDER. Oh "but they're big" I've been to places like phils bbq where they are just as big but tastier, cheaper and in orders bigger than 3!!! The burgers overall are try hard. The bread doesn't even go with half of their burgers. Some people don't get that burgers aren't just burgers, especially at places like these, they should be a craft. And people who haven't had burgers from places like fathers office or the black sheep, even umami (free advertisement) wouldn't know any better..which is why this place probably thrives in SB. "oh its so good" they all say..uhmm no its not..how about you get yourself out of your weekday cubicle..weekend somewhere in town routine and go mature your palate? Oh but the alcohol right? Nah homie, better places out there too. Last time I'll go there. Not even if they reached out to me and told me that they'd close the place out for a night just for me and give me exclusive service would I return. Not even if one of my friends wanted to come here for their birthdays would I come. Food is try hard..and service well..like I told the girl behind the counter "I got the gift card for (expletive) service and I come to find out your take out service is (expletive) too". -Don't fall victim to the hype
(2)Jamie V.
I strategically chose this restaurant located in the Paseo Nuevo shops well knowing the Queen of Reseda and Daughters love to shop when in SB. I coincidentally am very fond of craft beers and cheeseburgers. A match made in heaven me thinks. We tried the Corn Dog Bites and they were great. Reminded me of the epic corn dog's at Disneyland from the Little Red Wagon at the top of Main Street. Just in the form of a corn dog ball with three dipping sauces. Just awesome. They have lots of fancy burgers but I'm a burger purest and just did the Eureka Burger with cheddar. That was one great burger. Their Blonde Ale and Pilsner were my favorites. Other dishes ordered at the table were the salmon, the steak salad, and the fried chicken sliders. The sliders were just so so. Everything else including the service was spot on. Good day in SB.
(5)Karina M.
Yep this place was good! The mini corn dogs were delish!! I found this place on Yelp, we were staying up the street and had just arrived and needed food right away! This place was cool, it was nice and breezy sunny Thursday afternoon, the service was good and I would come back if in the area.
(4)Kirsten S.
Their food is not good enough to make up for their mediocre service. Great atmosphere, but honestly I thought their food was average. They're a bit expensive, they're always busy, and the service wasn't overwhelmingly good. Also, it was a bit concerning because we were sitting next to a couple who had to send their burger back twice because it was still bleeding despite the well done request (oh, and by the way, the tables are so dang close you can easily hear your dining neighbor's entire conversation.) They do have a decent amount of beers, and their menu choices are unique, so if you're looking for a cool restaurant for you and your buddies to meet up after work, this should do the trick. I'm not saying this is a bad place to go, just perhaps try getting a reservation/ going during happy hour.
(3)Michael R.
Eureka is home to my favorite burger ever. This place is not your mom's burger joint! All the burgers on the menu have exotic ingredients, some of which you'll only find in this restaurant. Try the Catalina Bison Burger, in my opinion the best burger ever. However in the last couple of times I've noticed the peppers aren't as thoroughly grilled as the first times I ate there. The atmosphere is always great with multiple sporting events being displayed on the tvs. The service is polite and attentive. Definitely would recommend to friends.
(4)Nicole O.
I love the burger here...bacon egg...super good! Although, it is really, really become popular spot...so if that busy tend to do the bacon egg burger at Enterprise... But do love the people watching and that burger!!!
(5)Jonathan L.
Burgers taste great but it's clearly overpriced If you want to get a double, you'll pay $5 for the extra. If you want a ridiculous salad instead of the fries, you'll pay $1.5 extra for that Last time I ate there, I took the double bison burger and paid $8 the second patty ! First time of my life that I have had to pay more than $20 a burger ! Fortunately it's good but definitely not enough for this price
(3)Josephine L.
Died and came back from heaven here. Literally this was the most amazing burger i wanted to cry when i ate it. I've been to Cali twice now in my life - and both times i got eureka. i am now beginning a campaign to get eureka to open up next door to my nyc apartment so everyone here on the east coast can experience the amazingness. This place is amazing because it is an incredibly cool casual restaurant - they have every single craft beer and whiskey and other alcohol you can imagine which to me is awesome to try new interesting beers with your food. the staff was also really friendly. as for the food, FRIKIN YUM. here is what i've tried: - osso buco riblets - little bite sized pieces of tender meat covered in a delicious red wine type of sauce. they were a perfect appetizer because they are small enough to not be too filling but have a ton of flavor - original burger - just amazing tender meat with a delicious sauce. not your standard "original" burger - Catalina bison burger - TRY THIS BURGER IT IS LIFE CHANGING. the burger has a bacon-infused jalapeno sauce on it and then is covered in peppers, onion and mozzarella. before trying it i was unsure whether i should have ordered something else, but now it is my favorite burger ever. the different flavors really compliment each other and its SO delicious. - Fresno fig burger - really interesting different and delicious burger. it has a fig sauce on it with soft melted goat cheese, bacon and onion. this was really great because the goat cheese onion and fig really blended well and tasted amazing with the beef burger. - sweet potato fries - sooooo good. they are crunchy yet still soft inside. they come covered in a honey cinnamon spice and just are really really good - truffle fries - yum. above average fries with a delicious truffle sauce all over them here is what else i'm dying to try: everything overall, this place is great because the food is sooo amazing and they have an excellent selection of craft beer and other drinks. Good for any occasion (and great outdoor seating)
(5)Miranda N.
Had a great time here. Jalapeño Egg burger was what I ordered and it was delicious! Tried the grapefruit cocktail and it had too much ice and tasted a little flat. Overall good experience though
(5)Greg W.
Incredible burgers - If your attention span is too short for Yelp reviews take nothing else from this one. Incredible burgers! And beer/whiskey. The Pearl Street Blues Burger is quite honestly one of the best burgers I've had in my life and I've had a lot of burgers. The mushroom/blue cheese combination really takes that burger to the next level. Eureka is pretty accurate with their cooking too so you can expect medium-rare to be medium-rare. The fries are OK. Nothing terrible but you will need the ranch/ketchup to compensate. As mentioned before the beer...the beer selection is admirable. The overall vibe is chill it's like a bar almost but it breaks off to be a trendy restaurant too. It does get really busy especially at night so it can be a little chaotic. Staff is generally helpful but sometimes it's like they aren't really paying attention. Maybe they're so tuned into the epic vibe of Eurekaland. It's a nice place to be. TVs everywhere with sports. TVs everywhere with sports. The wings are verified to be good. Two flavors available - get the hot one. Trust me, it's miles greater and not just because it's hotter. But don't forget what this is really about...incredible burgers.
(4)Megha M.
I really like Eureka for a lot different reasons. First off, I've been here several times, and from the quality of service to the quality of food, everything has always been solid. I've only tried the veggie burgers, but I like how they're very flexible on substituting different items. I went to their "hoppy hour" once and the prices are actually quite decent. I'm a huge fan of the Lizard's Mouth IPA and I think it's like $5 during happy hour which is a pretty good deal for me. The truffle fries however weren't that good. They were too soggy. But overall Eureka is a nice place for lunch or dinner and it's great for families too. They have something on the menu for everyone.
(4)Uzair A.
Can't go wrong ordering anything here, the food is to die for! High quality service, very clean, and welcoming staff. Will definitely be coming back when I am in town again.
(5)Steven B.
Hands down the best burger in Santa Barbara. Pick any one of their burgers and it will be amazing (I know, I've tried almost all of them). The only thing better then the burgers is their selection of beers. They have a great selection of micro brews on tap, and are constantly are rotating them. I definitely recommend Eureka to anyone in Santa Barbara.
(5)Michelle L.
Their burger with goat cheese and fig jam was AWESOME. Outdoor patio area was adorable... and bearable with heat lamps. Their HH is good - and comes back after 9:00 PM!
(4)Randall S.
Loved this place - went after a concert and was the perfect way to end the night - great food and great ambiance - But I'm giving this place 5 stars because of our server - Edrick - rather than just take our order and move on - he was engaging and entertaining and made our dinner more enjoyable - after our order he recommended the ribblets - I was a little unsure at first, but these things were amazing. make sure to save room for desert and get the Rum Pudding was just amazing!!! -
(5)CigarManJoe J.
This must be one of the worst managed restaurants I've ever been too. I went to eureka for lunch and a beer. Sat at the bar for 18 minutes and the bartenders kept on talking to each other without serving me. Then I called the bar tender and asked him if I could get a beer and a menu, he looked at me then turned to his colleague and continued his conversation. 4 minutes later he came to me brought me the menu and asked me what kind of beer I wanted to drink. He finally brought me my beer and walked away. I had to ask him to take my order. This guy was so into the conversation it took about 45 minutes to get my food. This wasn't my first time at eureka but it sure was my last time. There is nothing they make or have that you cannot get anywhere else EXCEPT for the horrible customer service. Do yourself a favor and don't go there
(1)Anna B.
Been here twice after the last review. Last time we ordered the burgers medium and medium rare. Both returned well done. They offered to remake the meat but having already waited for 20 mins to get a table and coming in for a late lunch we didn't want to wait. I had also asked for ranch....it didn't come until the manager is me over to take care of us, offering me to remake my burger now as they had to correct paddy. I gave my food back, with mostly eaten fries but full burger bc I didn't get the ranch still. They brought back my burger with a medium well paddy and new fries. Offered dessert. Finally brought over ranch and refilled our water. This outing took an hour and a half. We didn't take the dessert. The burger was great! Too full for fries. 4 stars for great customer service after a mess up.
(4)Cindy K.
I love there bbq burger. Seems Nice qualify of eggs cooked right inside of Burger that made my day happy. Keep up the good work eureka.
(4)Jennifer D.
My life will never be the same... Ever. I ordered the Bone Marrow Burger and a side of bacon jalapeño infused jam. The first half of the burger I ate so fast in fear the world was about to end and I wouldn't get to finish it. :) One of the staff members brought over a bowl of water for my dog and another brought over a plate of watermelon and avocado for my best friend's toddler. We had such a great experience. I will be back next time I am in California.
(5)Sarah K.
I've been going here for the past eight months and the quality has really gone downhill. Everything seems to be shrinking smaller and smaller. It's a great place for lunch because of the location (and the fact that they have a great selection), but every time we go the burgers seem to get smaller, the salads are getting smaller (and using fewer of the nice ingredients), and this last time we ordered a plate of fries - at $4 - and it was the most pathetic plate of fries I've ever seen. It was all the stubs...and nobody wants the stubs! The amount was pitiful. We literally had to ask the waitress if that was the $4 side of fries and even she seemed a little ashamed to say yes. It's a bummer the quality seems to be going down b/c it's usually a great place. Be warned that the sweet potato fries are sweet - they're drizzled in cinnamon and honey. Good, but not the usual sweet potaters.
(3)Milad E.
Where do I start? I know, let's start with the basics, the food Food: holy cow, that's literally what the burger taste like, a holy cow. The quality of the meat is so high that I feel like Devine intervention is the only way that it feels so nice in my mouth. Service: Kelly was our server and she low key meet all my expectations and then some. My water was refilled as soon as it was empty. She brought over a heater as soon as I started shivering and last but not least she has a great taste in music, as evident from her coachella bracelet. 10/10 for Kelly. Music: they blast Dawes and Portugal the man. That's all you need to know. Booze: American beer and the best whiskey this side of the Mississippi. What more can I say Location: it's a good spot, just take my word for it. Conclusion: overall, eureka was a good experience because of the service and the food. I will most likely be dining there again.
(5)Nicole D.
The restaurant: We got a very cool vibe from this restaurant despite it's size: it's smallish and located on the Chapala side of Paseo Nuevo in front of CPK. The room is dimly lit, slightly cramped in spacing between tables, and can be quite loud, but that Friday night energy is definitely there, so I would say that would be the best time to go. We went on a Friday night, so keep in mind it will be busy and you will be subtly (or not so subtly) ushered out so as to allow for the steady flow of restaurant goers. The food: I ordered the Napa Burger, which had arugula, pesto sauce, a grilled tomato, and havarti; I was pretty happy with my burger: it was original and flavorful. My boyfriend ordered the Pearl Street Blues Burger, which is their version of a blue cheeseburger with mushrooms; he enjoyed his, but preferred mine because of the originality of it. We shared a plate of truffle cheese fries as an appetizer, and my my my were there a lot of them! This is important to keep in mind since each of the burger dishes come with a side of fries already. This being my first time having truffle fries, I thought they were good; they have a bit of a rich and earthy kind of taste. My boyfriend on the other hand has had truffle fries elsewhere before; he liked them, but he says he prefers the kind he had elsewhere more. Overall, it was a very pleasant first time visit to Eureka burger. The food was great, staff was friendly and diligent. I would probably come back again and try another one of their burgers or appetizers.
(4)Katie H.
Great meal with hamburgers and salads! Service was great and we love the Bruschetta with our burgers!!
(5)AJ R.
Bottom line: this place started out strong and has slipped quite a bit. If you're going to charge $28 for two burgers, it had better be good. In all fairness our meal today wasn't bad, but it wasn't $28 before tip good. The burgers were good but over cooked and the fries and onion rings were wildly under cooked....like soggy and white under cooked - not crispy golden brown. The food was slow to come out but they were fairly busy. the service was very good and we tipped well but post tip, we were not super pleased. I'm the last person that's going to complain about an expensive burger they're killin' it - but today's burgers were certainly not killing anything...
(3)Jeff G.
Food: Holy goodness - these burgers are unreal. I had the Bison burger and, despite being full, could have eaten another. Absolutely delicious. I must admit, however, that they're a bit pricey, and my bottom bun was a bit soggy. Luckily the taste was so good that I wasn't upset. Other burgers ordered at the table: Napa, Original, Beet, and Portobello. While I didn't try any of them, everybody was very, very pleased with their choices. If you're a fan of craft beer - there are plenty of great choices to add to your experience. Atmosphere: There's a pretty nice vibe throughout. A bar up front with some great choices, folding glass walls that open up on nice days, an open/airy restaurant with outdoor seating as well to help enjoy beautiful Santa Barbara. And the location is fantastic with tons of shopping nearby. Service: No complaints here. I know a lot of people mention it sucks, but our waitress was very good at checking in on us, filling water, etc. When we asked afterwards to split the check, she was very willing.
(4)Kay E.
Just happened to walk by and there was a lot of people and a fun atmosphere. We were seated quickly by very friendly staff. The food is excellent and innovative. Pop rocks on a roasted beet salad and fired egg on a chipotle burger are really fun and tasty. Don't miss the sweet potato fries drizzled with honey and cinnamon!!! I recommend this one highly for a nice late lunch or early dinner. You will be satisfied!!
(4)Jonathan R.
Outstanding draught selection, and their burgers and nachos are KILLER!
(5)Jennifer R.
Wow!! So good!! We had the cowboy burger, the tortilla burger, Caesar salad, chicken wings and truffle fries. Omg!!! Every thing was really delicious, service was speedy and quite attentive. No complaints whatsoever!
(5)Colton D.
The atmosphere of the restaurant is really fun. The food was pretty good as well. My favorite thing we had was the truffle cheese fries. They were delicious! They had some pretty good looking salads on the menu as well and my burger was good, but not great. I will definitely going back. They had a pretty long wait when we went but they had a cool system where they text you when your table is ready and you can check your place in line with an app.
(4)Amanda H.
Went this weekend, and I feel like this place could be really good, but it just doesn't quite reach that level. To drink, we had a Bloody Mary and a beer flight, in which we told the waitress to pick for us. The Bloody Mary was okay. I feel like if you're going to have a piece of bacon, make it crispy! Otherwise you have a cold piece of pork fat chilling in your drink. The flight was BAD. It felt like she used our "pick for us" as a way to get rid of beer no one was drinking, because we didn't like ANY of them. Or they need better beers? I wouldn't know. The burgers were super rich: it tastes like they cook their burgers with loads of butter, which is a little overwhelming. I felt myself get a little sick by how rich my Napa burger was. THE GOOD: -espresso chocolate cake with ice cream: SO GOOD. We cleaned that dish with our FACES. - osso bucco ribs: DELCIOUS. I'm not sure how close to osso bucco it actually was, but it definitely was tasty. Probably the best thing we ate. I wish I had just ordered this for dinner. Overall, I feel like if they clean up the excess fat on those burgers and they get better beers, they'd be in good shape.
(3)Jess H.
Really good food, nice servers, great location. My go-tos: fig burger, bison burger, eureka burger, truffle fries. Definitely make a visit if you're nearby!
(4)Jessie J.
One of my favorite spots for sure! The food is amazing and actually very affordable. They have great happy hour deals and fun steal the glass events on Wednesdays. The whole staff is really outgoing and friendly and very knowledgable. Awesome atmosphere as well. A+
(5)Kate D.
Very cool restaurant, always hopping, lovely outdoor seating. As soon as I saw the signs of craft beer I wanted to go here, but because I was only 20 when I arrived in SB, and not legal in the States, I couldn't go-- so the cravings were strong by the time it got to my 21st birthday! Obviously then I went for my birthday lunch. The service was pretty good-- one of my friends is coeliac (yes, medically intolerant) and the waitress didn't seem to know much about what was or was not gluten-free. The chef made notes for her to bring back to us though, so that was really helpful. We all loved our meals, I think we all got some form of tacos. I don't remember it being too expensive either. I ordered my first State-legal beer and I was carded (ID'd, as we'd say in Ireland), and we had a big hullabaloo when she saw it was my birthday. I got my meal free and an ice-cream with a candle. It was very sweet. The beer was sitting on the bar for ages and I had to go and get it myself-- but the bartender was lovely and it meant I was chatting to him for a bit. So all's well.
(4)Joseph Rebelo R.
Solid place for a burger, apps, and tons of beer and drink options. Never disappointed
(5)Mark M.
The absolute best burger I have had in Santa Barbara. I had the Cowboy Burger. Very good.
(5)C I.
It's hard to find a good Old Fashioned. This place serves up a very good one! Most bars will serve up the Old Fashioned with several ice cubes, poor ratio of ingredients, and somehow ruin a fairly simple drink. I would go back to Eureka just for this drink alone. If you're a whisky snob, check this place out and they won't disappoint. As for the burgers, yeah... they hit the spot. Their prices are somewhat slightly higher than say, a Red Robin... but the extra couple bucks you're paying is well worth it. The Napa burger was delicious with the pesto aioli it has on it.. it never disappoints. The Pearl Street Blues burger was OK... but I would probably ask for extra blue cheese next time. It didn't seem "blue cheesy" enough for me. When I order something with blue cheese, I want to be hit with that pungent blue goodness! These burgers though, for $11-13? You cannot beat that, especially with the flavor you get in return on that investment. Old Fashioned done right, and a flavorful burger? Yep, it's a keeper!
(4)Cierra B.
Our experience was wonderful! Exceptional bar staff! Janine and Christian especially! Friendly, great whiskey knowledge, fun, personable, and very attentive. The food is great too with nice small plate options if you're a light eater! Happy hour is amazing! If you're trying to decide where to go I highly recommend Eureka!
(5)Connor C.
Eureka burger is the best place in Santa Barbara to get a burger. A little expensive but understandable when you dive into one of the burgers or any of the appetizers. Happy hour is definitely the time to dine here, great deals on food and drinks! The bone marrow burger might be be best burger out there, simple and amazing! The service was great also, our server was kelly and she was amazing, cannot go wrong with anything on the menu! Hands down go to for a date night or to catch a game.
(5)Rachael B.
I have quickly become a regular at eureka in the last three months. The menu is fun and offers quite a few options. You cannot beat their happy hour, aptly named "Hoppy Hour". It runs from 9p- close every single day! I love to stop by because I'm a late night eater when I get off work around 10 or 11. Tonight, my service was just plain awful. An experience I don't usually have! My food came out cold, lacking the ingredients I specifically asked to be added, I asked for a water and didn't get it until after I was halfway through my meal.... Even more, I was sitting in the cushioned banquettes on the far side of the bar and never had a server!! Usually one comes around quick but tonight, I sit here writing this as I finish up my ENTRÉE and still havent met whoever I am supposed to pay. At this point I could easily walk out and no one would be the wiser!
(3)J C.
Such great too, always!! I had the salmon and it was cooked perfectly; crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The salad that came with it was dressed just right too. Amuse order are the sweet potato fries!! Just do it! You'll thank me later. ;)
(5)Edward M.
Eureka! still has problems: too many servers, and a lot of times things are warm, not hot coming out of the kitchen. OTOH, having been through the menu, there's much that is delicious and consistent. Winners: Fresno fig burger, Jalapeño Egg burger, Cowboy burger. A friend tried the bone marrow burger and loved it. Not a fan of: big ol' onion rings (not enough flavor), sweet potato fries too sweet (they have a coating, like you need anything), short-rib ragu is formless. Happy hours are very good and beer and booze selection tremendous. But booooooo when they took the Yo Mama's Taco Salad off the menu. WTF guys, I loved that one.
(4)Shar V.
Not bad for a burger joint... Why only 3 stars 1 star . Drink selection: I ordered a mind Julep.. Too much alcohol(not complaining :) but not enough meshed mint.. 1 star .Food was ok - but not out of those world Amazing... I ordered the Jalapeño Veggie burger minus the bacon.. Love the Chipotle sauce .. But the veggie was mushy like mashed potatoes.. It didn't hold well .5 star Ambiance.. Everywhere smelled like spilled day old beer.. I've been to restaurant / bar before.. But the restaurant didn't suffer the smell... .5 Server was good :)
(3)Hannah C.
I actually had a great experience here! The burgers are delicious and those honey cinnamon sweet potato fries are heaven. This place seems like a hangout for guys to gather for beer and sports. The Napa burger was delicious and I loved the pesto that went in it. I got my meat medium rare and it was so juicy. Definitely coming back to try their "hoppy" hour!
(5)Phillip G.
Food - 4 stars Decor & Cleanliness - 4 stars Television - 3 stars Service - 1 star The bartenders that helped us seemed thoroughly bored and unenthusiastic about helping people. The only time one of them truly smiled was when another guest sat down and made mention about a mutual friend of theirs. Also, I would not recommend ordering their bloody mary's, unless you're okay with bartenders putting their unwashed fingers all over every piece of garnish in your drink. Even if you sit at the bar and order beer flights, the bartender makes you order all four at once. Maybe I don't want my beers to get warm while I'm enjoying them not all at once? Can't you ring them in after? It's not that hard, is it? The fish tacos were very tasty and the salad was crisp but the TVs were not HD and when we asked no one seemed to care.
(1)Kameren M.
I had the watermelon salad. It was very good and the quinoa in it made it filling. I would order again. The bf had the bone marrow burger...I was a bit surprised he ordered it bc it was pricey for a burger! He really enjoyed the rich flavor though. The fries are tasty too. The service was below average and we had to wait too long for a greeting, to get water, to get our order taken, etc. Good thing the food was yummy or we would have been more annoyed. We weren't in a rush so we enjoyed sitting on the patio outside with our dog. Wish I could give 3 1/2 stars.
(4)Brian C.
I work at a company that is half a block away from Eureka burger. We called early to get reservations for seven of us, but was told that they would not take reservations for any size party. So we showed up for lunch early, the restaurant was empty, yet they wouldn't Seat us because the one table in the restaurant that could accommodate seven people was taken. I spoke to the manager, and she refused to push tables together as "it's a fire hazard". I have never been to a restaurant they could not push tables together to accommodate diners. Absolutely ridiculous. I hope that the owners of the restaurant read this as I'm sure they would be super pissed off. We ended up going to Esau's just across the street who have no problem pushing tables together to accommodate us, and the food was delicious. Please notice that all of the one star rated reviews are shown on yelp as "not recommended ". I guess this is a benefit of being a paying customer for yelp. I imagine this review will end up as "not recommended"
(1)Justin R.
It's just ok. The happy hour is very generous. But, the appetizers... I've had them all and they leave me asking, "why?" The ossobuco riblets are too dry and with little flavor. The truffle fries taste like the duck fat fries from Hollister Brew Co, but with truffle butter drizzled on them. It's ok for the first few fries, then you don't want anymore. This place is either completely packed or dead. There is no in between. I would come here for their happy hour and take advantage of their beer specials. On Tuesdays glasses of wine are half off. Where can you get a glass of Justin Cab for $7? (Ok haters, you can buy a bottle at VONS for $20 but that's not the point). The burgers are decent. The biggest problem is the temperature. It's hit or miss for me. I want medium rare, but that *cough* rarely happens.
(3)Christine M.
CLASSIC CHICKEN BURGER. And holy jamalama...their perfect fries.. I was surprised at how perfect everything was here! I want to run a restaurant every time I visit well adjusted places like this one! Parking was not a problem at all. Restaurant and service was top notch. Trust me, if you're in the area, get in. And enjoy. :)
(5)Rick S.
Being new to the area, I've explored different types of places for food, drinks and entertainment. Somehow, I find myself gravitating back to Eureka. The Santa Barbara location is as good as it gets in the area for multiple reasons. The food selection is diverse, yet simple enough to sort through for a quick and casual meal. Their burgers, of course, being their hallmark; try their fish tacos. I've yet to grow tired of them-they're fresh, definitely full of flavor, and resonably priced. But you won't be able to go wrong anywhere on their happy hour menu, so try everything at least once. If you sign in for a table and there's a short wait, be patient; it will be worth it. The over 30 beer selections available represent the best of every variety brewed in the western U.S. Try testing your bartender by letting them know what you like, and I guarantee they can offer you 2 or 3 terrific selections that will make it difficult to decide on just one! It's not just about being able to brew your own. One thing that keeps me coming back is the staff from top to bottom. The bartenders are friendly, respectful, and true beer geeks. And with their rotation of brews, they really do keep up with the best beers in the area. The place is managed extremely well; I've met the management staff and it's evident they truly care about their customers, about service, and about the food quality. We've all been to places that lack good management, and it shows. This place is a well-oiled machine. Every staff member I've been in contact with has demonstrated true hospitality. Whether an afternoon lunch, or dinner time, I have really felt comfortable here with every visit.
(5)Tien D.
We were strolling through the shops on State Street and came across this restaurant at one of the corners of Paseo Nuevo shopping area. We saw the hamburgers everyone were eating and had to go in to give it a try. There is outdoor seating which was great on this sunny day. Service was prompt and we were seated right away. The menu ranged from appetizers to salads to burgers to entrees. We had: Onion rings: huge...we ordered a side of this and got four rings. But they were about two inches thick and came with ranch dipping sauce. I ordered the pearl street blues burger which had melted blue cheese, sautéed mushrooms, grilled onions and chipotle ketchup. It comes with fries but you can upgrade to sweet potato fries, cole slaw, salad or soup for an extra $1.50. I chose the sweet potato fries and was glad i did. It was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. There is honey drizzled on it too. Super good and would order again. The burger was big and thick. I asked that it be well done and it was cooked perfectly...still juicy on the inside. The meat was well seasoned and chipotle ketchup gave it a nice kick. Bf ordered Fresno fig burger which had goat cheese, bacon and fig marmalade. he liked his and i tried a bit of it. The bacon and fig gave it a sweet and smoky flavor. He had the regular fries with his burger and they were passible but nothing special...a bit soggy for my taste. I would give this place 3.5 stars if i could put since i can't i will kick it up to 4 just for the sweet potato fries.
(4)Anna T.
Finally had the chance to try this place after hearing a few friends talking about it. I wasn't feeling a burger, which I know is what they are known for, but I decided to try the all day breakfast burrito. This burrito was very flavorful and filling! I loved that the egg was placed on top instead of inside the burrito. The beer was pretty good and the service was very quick and the staff was very friendly! Definitely recommend this place!
(4)Jordan T.
I have to start by saying that they have a fantastic selection of craft beers on tap, and they revolve them every so often, so that you can almost always try something new. The best thing of all, though? They offer Hoppy Poppy IPA by Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company for only $3, all day, every day. On top of that, happy hour is 2pm-6pm daily, including weekends. The staff is very friendly and on top of their game. Customer service is of the utmost importance, and I have yet to ever be disappointed with it at Eureka. Some more pluses: late night happy hour, extensive whiskey bar, amusing staff t-shirts, good music playing in the background, plenty of TV's for sporting events. All in all, a fantastic place to eat and drink.
(4)Danny S.
Can here for lunch with the kids. The place was relatively happening at 1pm on a Tuesday afternoon. We were seated right away and given menus. Ambience: Nice open air feel. There were plenty of TVs to watch any sport games. It was a tad sunny but there were shades that were lowered to make it perfect. Service: This was a pretty big let down. Initially it started off good. Orders were taken and drinks brought out right away. But then, when the food came out, it appeared as if no order was taken...My son asked for cheddar cheese in his burger and there was none. We asked for only lettuce in his burger and it came with all veggies. I asked for medium well for his burger and it came out pretty pink. Ranch on the side was requested and none came out. Service was pretty much NOT on point. Food: Decent. What was expected from Eueka Burger. Napa burger was good but kinda messy. Love the flavor combination. Value: Decent prices. Good selection of drinks.
(3)K L.
We have been here several times. Food, drinks always good. We like sitting outside. I like getting text when table is ready so we can walk around and not wait. Service is not great. Waiter was rude. 1/2 our order arrived late because the waiter forgot to put it in. Not sure if we will be back.
(3)Miranda S.
Excellent food, fun ambience, and great service! Couldn't ask for a better dinner! Pretty inexpensive too. We ordered the sweet potato fries, corn dogs, mac n cheese, watermelon and kale quinoa salad, Napa burger, and the chocolate soufflé. Definitely coming back soon!! Wasn't one item I didn't like :)
(5)Malia R.
We had an awesome experience here. Sat outside with the doggie basking in the warm sun. Try their specialty bourbon drinks. They are winners!
(5)Christopher D.
Eureka Restaurant at corner of Chapala and De Lagurra on the periphery of the Santa Barbara Paseo Nuevo Mall. This open air eatery has inside and outside seating with roadside dining really close to a street w moderate two way and cross street traffic. Even Though it was busy the noise from guest and traffic was low enough to engage without yelling. We were greeted quickly at height of lunch and offered in or outside dinning. Tables are nicely spaced with heavy duty wooden chairs. The bar is full service with a large selection of off brand beers. If you appetizer please go for the panko crusted onion rings. You get four large rings perfectly and crusted just enough to delight but not saturate to the point of not wanting to finish your entree. The menu is more salad and burger which fits well with the location and price. My Fresno Fig Goat cheese burger was done to perfection on a toasted bun. The burger had just enough on it to make eating by hand doable without constant napkin assistance. While you get fries as the side opt out and get the sweet potato fries which was drizzled with honey... Service was attentive and always with a real smile... There wad no rush to get you out the door. This is a baby friendly restaurant verified by three separate couples with babies in tow and enough space to accommodate mini tank size strollers. Best lunch along the coast.
(4)Zia H.
Tried the jalepeño egg burger and the chicken wings. Food was decent, nothing too special. The service was ok as well. I do feel that this place is a bit overrated. Just an average sports bar. Overpriced if you ask me.
(3)Enya C.
This place has the most delicious truffle fries, hands down. They are extremely generous with the truffle oil and cheese sauce that they coat the fries in. Came here once just because I was curious about the food and now I find myself coming back all the time! The burgers are fancy and delicious as well, with buns toasted to give that slight crunch :) love this place and definitely coming back more in the future!
(4)Rich H.
Great. Lemme say it again, great food!! Service by our trainee was awesome, her trainer was not so nice
(3)Madison S.
This place was really good ! We came here on Saturday after the beer festival. My 3 friends and I all got burgers it for sure hit the spot. As for our server I'm not sure what his problem was. It seemed like it was hard for him to be personable and actually care. But whatever the food was good.
(4)Suzann U.
Love this place! You must try the truffle cheese fries. They are the best. I also highly recommend the Napa Burger. The Happy Hour food and drink specials are good too!!
(5)Olivia D.
The food at Eureka Burger is AMAZING. You really can't go wrong with their burgers. For salad lovers, I say with confidence that they have the best garden salad with fresh greens, bleu cheese, and dried cranberries. Their happy hour is also fantastic, great prices on beers and appetizers, those truffle cheese fries, oh my. The only reason I can't give them a 5 star rating is the atmosphere. It's always busy, it's always loud, there are always annoying customers being overly picky about their seating arrangement. There's always a wait for a table and the table is never that good. The bar is always crowded so even that puts a damper on just wanting to grab happy hour on a friday. And lastly, the staff always seems a little stressed out. The hostesses are always busy, ordering anything takes longer than it should (I watched my friend wait 10 minutes for the salad dressing they forgot to bring her with her salad). Overall it's a give and take with this place and the food is well worth it!
(4)Carlyn B.
Kendall is amazing. First time in way too long that I asked a server for her opinion and she actually had one! She was informative, enthusiastic, and personalized--not at all the generic and indifferent advise I've grown to expect when I go out. The food was also A+. Had the fig burger, sweet potato fries, side salad (green dressing--¿parsley?-- delicious!), and chicken tacos and every last thing was excellent. Everything except the chicken tacos exceeded expectations big-time, and the tacos were still good too. I shared all this with my boyfriend and we both left satisfied for under $25 (before tip). Boom. Open one in LA and I'll be a regular.
(5)Shawn H.
The length of the line outside is every indication of how spectacular the food is at Eureka. People are willing to wait an hour or more just for a taste of this delicious and savory food. Kudos to staff and cooks. Great job! Only con I must say is space is very tight here. I worry that waiters will trip over each other at some point. Nonetheless, a must-eat!
(4)David G.
Good burger, Great beer selection. I just moved to SB and this place has the best craft beer selection in town. A lot of local staples and plenty of beers from some of the best breweries up and down the west coast. I would personally recommend the Beer Sampler as it allows you to try tasting portions of 4 beers! Service staff was energetic and friendly despite being extremely busy. If you are a beer person, this is the place to go in SB!
(5)Maryne G.
I go to Eureka often as their Burgers are all delicious! Best burgers in town hand down. Plus, they use grass fed beef which is awesome, knowing that the price for a burger is very reasonable. Also, their bruschetta are delicious as well as their french fries and truffle oil fries. Anyways, Eureka is the place to go if you want a delicious burger for a good price and a nice, young, ambiance.
(5)Haley D.
I work in the restaurant industry, so I am very picky when it comes to dining out... Especially when it comes to service. Eureka was nothing short of amazing. The two servers I had were not only adorable, but attentive, kind, and knowledgable of the menu. You will be more than satisfied if Kayce or Alex serve you! The manager Jacqui was beyond incredible as well. Not only did she help us with menu items, but she gave us recommendations for Santa Barbara because we are new in town. Eureka is definitely my new "spot" and I would highly advise anyone to try it out! Plus, the food is amazing :) thanks Eureka!!!
(5)Kimi E.
"Random act of kindness" Never been here before. My first time was with my friend and we came here for dinner before going to a show down the street. Our server was awesome! High energy and very attentive :) all the food was amazing but what really stick out was the end. The server who dropped off our check was a different, equally as awesome guy and he dropped the bill and said we got a random act of kindness and they took care of our whole bill. I was completely awe struck! I've never had anything like that happen to me before and I didn't know what to do. Either way I would have came back again but that just sealed the deal! I'm still in shock! Thank you!
(5)Claudia R.
came here not knowing it was in the mall. :( That was a disapointment but we sat at the bar and service was pretty good. The boys burger was good and my nachos were just ok. Beer selection was pretty good and the place was clean and bright.
(3)Ryan P.
First night in town, amazingly delicious veggie burger made with beet and kidney bean served with arugula. Great bartenders, nice beer prices. Like a lot of veggie burgs, it fell apart :( but it was really delicious. I'll be back, a lot.
(4)Zohe F.
Out of 6 times I have given this place a chance I've had significant fails in my visits. Inexcusable poor service, out of stock of items (salads, chicken, wine) and supplies (ie coasters or cocktail napkins to sop up my overfilled drink, etc) with no substitutions or suggestions made. Overall. Shallow service, fraternization and lack of attentiveness toward guests. Ethan's chomping on his gum out on the floor, need to close out tickets and keep us waiting to order, and complete disregard is the last straw for me. I truly tried. Done.
(1)Ken F.
Great burger joint in the mall directly across from CPK. Has a fantastic selection of craft beers on draft that rotate all the time. The food is very good the staff is fantastic and they have a great happy hour on food and beers. One of my favorites is the osso bucco riblets. For a full order for 5 bucks you can not beat it. Trust me get in order and you will get another one.
(5)Jamison D.
Whiskey selection is great. Nice selection of craft beers. Food is not bad. I've been here for dinner and it was packed. Service was kind of slow, I guess that's expected. Also been here late night for drinks, bartender was knowledgeable and attentive. Back again for lunch. Seated right away even though place looked pretty full. Food was hot and taste great. Can't say anything particularly stood out besides the whiskey selection. I'd come back for lunch before dinner. Pork sandwich was tasty but a little dry. Flavor was very unique. Prices are expected for this area. Our server Kaillie was awesome. The gal bringing out the food acted like she didn't want to be there. Everyone seemed to be fine.
(4)Cole H.
Another one of my favorite spots downtown. The burgers are amazing and they have very unique flavors to them. Easily two of my favorites are the bone marrow burger which will make you salivate just thinking about it, and the fig burger, a cheaper but excellent option. My girlfriend loves their salads as well and is always down to go. Great selection of beers at decent prices, especially when the "hoppy hour" rolls around after 9pm. One killer deal they have is $3 pints of Figueroa mountain's hoppy poppy all day! A very good local IPA. You can't even get that deal at fig mtn brewery! I have had great service the majority of the time, but have definitely had some times where the service was awful and once when the manager was rude. It was likely due to poor communication between staff. Left a very bad taste in my mouth. This experience dropped a star for me. Other than that, great food at decent prices. I recommend this place to any burger/beer lover.
(4)Natalie T.
I was thoroughly impressed. Even though I've only visited once, I thought the food was excellent and I'm looking forward to going back. I had the classic burger, subbed with a turkey patty (deliciously juicy) as well as the watermelon salad. The watermelon salad was a hit- the balsamic vinaigrette mixed with kale, arugula, walnuts, cranberries, feta cheese, and quinoa was just perfect! 4 stars and not 5 because the service was a little slow and our waitress asked us about 3 times if we were done with our plate and I finally just said yes so she would stop asking. Definitely will be back, hopefully will get another waitress ;)
(4)Jane C.
Beer selection is great. Food is OK. I much prefer American Ale, but Eureka offers a bigger menu, which some prefer. I do very much enjoy their Cobb salad, which is wonderfully unhealthy. It's about 30% bacon and 20% cheese, grilled chicken and an egg are also involved. There are some greens for decoration. I had it today with mustard vinaigrette on the side, which is a very tasty (sweet, thicker than traditional vinaigrette).
(3)Vineha S.
Love this place! Crazy beers on tap! Insane burgers! I'm a pretty hard core carnivore but the veggie patty in the burger here is crazy good! Don't leave this page without a beer, truffle fries or the sweet potato fries!
(5)Paul A.
Luckily I ran into a friend and she recommended this place. We sat outside and it was chilly, but they have portable table heaters, so we survived the freezing temperatures of southern California... I ordered a couple beers, Bavarian hef(?) and an orange wheat(hanger 24), both were very tasty. I ordered the cowboy burger or something to that effect, It was delicious. The burger was cooked medium rare and the patty was large, not umami size, which in my book is small. The best part of the meal for my GF was the sweet potato fries covered in honey and cinnamon with sugar... Second I had a Trumers beer from Berkeley and it was very mild and drinkable. This place is a must if you are in Santa Barbara.
(4)Jim T.
Wife's kale salad was good, but chicken breast sandwich was chunks of poor quality white and dark meat. The service was not good either. Hopefully the burgers are better, but we probably won't be back to Eureka!
(2)Megan A.
I have now given this place TWO chances to impress. Sadly, both times I was disappointed. Both times I ordered an appetizer that never came. The service is not that great, having been a server for 7 + years in the past I don't understand their system. They have a "hostess" seat you. Another person takes your drink order. Another person takes your food order. Another person brings you food and check. Both times I have been here our meal order came fairly quick, but without the appetizer. I did not say anything, thinking that maybe it was just a simple mistake and that it would eventually come. Never got my appetizers. I would have told a staff member if someone had checked on us to even see if our food was ok, but that didn't happen either. Once we got our food, it was like we were ignored until we showed signs that we were done and ready for the bill. I am used to staff checking in to make sure the meal is good and satifactory....this place doesn't do that. I felt like I had to flag down a staff member to just get my bill. Again, yes I should have said something to the staff but I was just over it. I was not charged for the appetizer that never came, both times....so I just dropped it, paid and left. There was never an offer for a drink refill or for additional orders or for desert. The atmosphere is good, very Santa Barbara and trendy...but service is lacking. Food is decent, and a little pricey but that's Santa Barbara for ya. Overall really not impressed.
(2)Christina T.
Love this place. Truffle fries are amazing so is most of their burgers. Our waitress Amy was super sweet and very prompt!
(5)Susanne R.
The Napa burger was delicious! A bit on the pricey side, but for a splurge, it sure is tasty.
(4)Fulber G.
Tonight my wife said to me the atmosphere is romantic laid back , and it really is I work in the industry so i cut slack often. Tonight though it went overboard, the wings are great our appetizer came out I asked for extra sauce , never got it. Our food came Out Guacamole on the nachos looked old , My server asked if i wanted a refill , never got it. Food came out he never once stopped by to ask how everything was i never got ketchup for my burger , ill admit the food was good the sweet potato fries are to die for. Its a shame , i asked for a to go box and watched as it never came finally i got up left the food i was very upset , was it because i came with my wife and a baby stroller? Definitely wont be going back anytime soon. For that bad a service ill take my chances and go somewhere else im sorry but the waitstaff needs To go back to the basics.
(1)Steven S.
Check out the all new all day breakfast burrito!!!! Yummy. Oh. And if u get a burger...upgrade to the sweet potato fries!!
(4)Diana M.
Went there last night. Very good food, tasty and comfort food. Price is very reasonable.
(4)Desiree D.
Wanted a tasty, quality burger in a classy-yet-casual, reasonably priced establishment. That's exactly what I got. Found this place on Yelp as we were making our way from Monterey back to Southern California and decided we didn't want to stop at our usual places in Ventura. The service was fast, efficient, and friendly. Hip, yet not pretentious atmosphere. Lollipop corn dogs were good and something different for an appetizer. Burger buns were excellent and meat tasted fresh and was cooked perfectly. We had quite a few "bits and pieces" french fries, but taste was there. Would definitely visit again.
(5)Whitney K.
Let's be honest for a minute. Everyone loves a good burger. And I say good burger as in cooked to the temperature you like it, with an assortment of toppings from jalapenos to figs, with solid bloody mary's made to order from the bar, and a few tv's so you can watch the game. I'm not sure why everyone posting has such a bone to pick with Eureka. Can service be a little slow? Sure, but mostly because the place gets packed, not because your servers are incompetent or inattentive. Note: it's a burger joint, not a Michelin star restaurant. Greasy food? I mean ... again, you know you're ordering a burger smothered in cheese with a side of deep fried onion rings, right? If you want to forget your diet for a day, enjoy a casual burger with your pals, and kick your feet up - this is the place. If you want white glove service and a salad, you might want to pick something else. Eureka is exactly what a - burger - restaurant is all about. So quit yo complainin'.
(4)Eddie R.
Wow talk about this place being so tasty! It's so good but I'm pretty irritated with the servers constantly forgetting to place my appetizers. The avocado egg burger is really delicious though. That's the main reason I come back.
(4)Jay F.
My expectations are always met when I go to Eureka. In my experience it has always been friendly and efficient service. Good burgers... good salads... and fair prices. I have recommended it to out of town friends who have kids, and they have also found it quite good. It is not fine dining... it is good casual dining at a fair price. I was sad to see the lamb-burger removed from the menu, there is still plenty for me to choose from.
(4)Hannah Hall L.
I hate to give this place only three stars because it a great spot to go if you want to hang out at the bar and get some good beer and bar food. Their happy hours are rocking and the bartenders are always friendly. I give the three stars because I wouldn't recommend this place as a restaurant because usually the service is pretty slow and myself or others always have to send food back because it wasn't prepared right. If you are looking for a good beer and a superb happy hour then definitely come here.
(3)Jason K.
The Catalina Bison Burger was awesome. Its a bit pricey for a burger at $15.50, but not too bad for a gourmet burger in Santa Barbara. Our server Kellie was of course cute (all the servers were) and very attentive. Oh, and if you're looking for a beer on tap they have umm... 30. Yup... a full bar and a huge wall on tap. The next time I go back I'm gonna have to hit up happy hour from 2-6. Drink specials and awesome half price apps.
(5)Lauren J.
We came here for lunch as a group of 7, in which we shared a larger table with another large party. The spacing was right so we weren't all smushed together. Service was prompt and food came out quickly. The selection of beer is wonderful and liked the overall vibe of the place. Food was awesome, especially the fried chicken sliders. The cinnamon sweet potato fries are sooo yummy! These two items are a must try! You're gonna want to check this place out!
(4)Chris N.
They have a ton of beers on tap, but the food was meh. And it's too expensive for what you're actually getting. My gf and I ordered burgers and wings. Mine was a blue cheese burger with mushrooms and grilled onions. Hers was the Napa burger with pesto aioli. Because of food-borne illness concerns with ground beef, we always order our burgers well-done. My gf's burger was tasty (particularly the creamy pesto sauce) but it was NOT well-done. It was clearly pink, almost red in the middle. Medium-rare cooked beef could NEVER be confused with well-done. The kitchen staff needs to be retrained to better track which burgers went on the grill at what time so that well-done orders are actually fully cooked. My blue cheese burger was boring and flavorless. There were not enough chunks of blue cheese, too many mushrooms, and the variety of blue cheese used was some Americanized bland "safe" blue cheese used to not offend American palates. Also, the blue cheese crumbles were not melted as described on the menu, so they simply tumbled out of the burger with the tiny mushroom chunks every time I picked it up. Most of my time was spent picking up chunks of blue cheese and mushrooms from my plate and putting them back in the burger. BTW - My burger was not just well-done, but too well-done. It was dry and mealy in the middle. Overall, the grill person that day sucked. The sides of fries we got were pathetically small. Considering that the fries are the LEAST expensive item on a burger plate, there should have been twice as much. Their ketchup was weird as well - it tasted sweet and tangy, and had a bizarre flavor I could not place. It was similar to carrot juice, which made the ketchup taste like a thick V8 drink. NOTE - some of the pictures here show large mounds of french fries on the plate next to a burger. These pictures are NOT current. They have decreased their serving sizes and now put the fries in TINY little white cups to create the illusion you're getting a lot. Realistically, their french fry portions now match a "small" fries from someplace like McDonalds. We also had garlic chili chicken wings, which were WAY too sweet, drenched in honey with barely a flake or two of chili peppers. I could not taste any garlic on them. There are many other places in downtown Santa Barbara to get a burger with fries, and I'm sure most of them surpass the food at Eureka.
(2)Paige Z.
INCREDIBLE BURGERS. Actually, EVERYTHING is good. Love the Fig Marmalade burger. Their variety of beers is extensive and always changing with new, great beers. The fries are delicious and the staff are very friendly and attentive. Last time I ate there, I was in a party of 14. Our waiter was fantastic with great spirit and suggestions. He actually knew the beers and never got overwhelmed by the size of our party.
(5)Joleen Q.
Beautiful place and great service on NYE! It's located in the outdoor mall so we walked! They played modern music! I had the best Riesling... tasted like juice! I had the burger called Maui Wowi and it was delish.... the onion rings were extra but it was 4 huge ones! The burger was cooked perfectly. I tried a bite of the mac and cheese and it was this very small skillet but yummy! I will come back!
(4)Neen F.
I split the Cowboy Burger with fries with a friend and we also got the onion rings. This place rocks. Everything was so good. I don't generally get excited over burgers because they're really hard to mess up, but once in a while you have one that stands out. This was it. I asked for the BBQ sauce that the burger comes with on the side because I'm particular about where I put BBQ sauce and I found this burger was better without it. But that's just a matter of taste. The onion rings are the super wide onion kind, they're serious onions, like the kind you use a fork and knife with. They were good and so were the fries. We were seated immediately and our young college boy servers were attentive - perhaps a bit too attentive. We felt like we were getting interrupted a lot for silly questions and check-ins on how we were doing. Also, one guy grabbed a plate while my friend's hand was on it picking up fries and dipping them in the ketchup - he's grabbing it asking her if she's done when she's clearly still eating. Hello! This place got really busy, so it's clear it's a favorite.
(4)Jill R.
Great customer service. Came in for "hoppy hour", which is every day from 2-6pm & available in the entire restaurant. Ended up ordering a little from the hoppy hour menu & a little from the regular menu. Loved it all! Tried a whiskey sampler - your choice of 4 whiskeys for $22 - great way to try new whiskeys. The Old Fashion is very tasty - not too sweet. The Lollipop Corn Dogs w/ 3 dipping sauces & the Truffle Fries rock! And the Tempura Blue Lake Green Beans are an excellent app also. The Cowboy Burger is a good mix of salty w/ a little sweetness from the BBQ sauce. Nice laid back atmosphere w/ indoor & outdoor dining. We'll be back!
(5)M T.
The Napa burger is DELICIOUS. Good service, good selection of beers. Great location too - right by the movie theatre and shopping.
(4)Steve O.
It was my friends birthday weekend and I was in Santa Barbara to celebrate with her. So as always we were deciding what to eat, for the past couple of meals I had, I had sandwiches/burgers. Which I did not enjoy because I had a subway sandwich from Union Station back in LA and it was HORRIBLE. But thats a whole different yelp review later on! Haha. I tried checking in and unlocking the free appetizer, I was sooo excited because I wanted the Mac n Cheese, I mean how DELICIOUS does that sound? DELICIOUS! But once I tried checking in, there was all this complicated stuff, like You buy one appetizer, you get one FREE, AFTER 9PM.. I was like... what? It just said "FREE APPETIZER" But I gotta go through all that? No thanks. Anyways, we decided to get Eureka! It sounded so cute, and I was like yey! Lets go! We were seated within the 5 minutes we got there, and all the waiters kinda looked alike to me with their hair styles, with the combover/cut look. I was like whoa.. Haha, but we had a server that was different. I didn't know what I wanted but I kinda wanted the Fig Marmalade but I decided to go with the Pearl Street Blue Burger because I lalalalooove sauteed mushrooms on my burger! I also wanted a salad because I really wasn't craving fries. I looked at the menu again and I was astonished on how they charge 1.50 to substitute. Like, REALLLLLY? 1.50?! For a salad?! Ugh. I mean, come on, if it was like at least 1.00 I would've thrown less of a fit there, but the 1.50 wasn't cutting it for me so I just stuck with the fries. The burger was good, I wouldn't say the best, because I prefer burgers that I create myself, like The Counter or 50/50s. But this burger was decent. The fries were good, It just hit the spot because I didn't have breakfast before and such. The service was decent as well. Our server didn't really interact with us much, he just got to the point. I felt like he didn't smile either too. The only server that smile was one of the guys who served our food, I swore he smiled at me only. hehe. But overall, my experience here was ok. I wouldn't pay 10 dollars for a medium size burger. 2 stars just because the 1.50 substitution off guard! Have fun and Good luck!
(2)Fred K.
3 1/2 stars almost 4 star I always get the cowboy. as good as any burger in town I like habit over in n out especially for the $.. But when I want gourmet burger Eureka,Paradise Cafe pretty solid. Succulent in Solvang has crazy good burger too if your in No.county
(3)Brook A.
Good burgers. Very good beer selection. The portions have gotten smaller and they dropped the lamb burger. They need to go back to the beginning
(3)Jeremy M.
The burger isn't quite as good as In N Out, but still they still try to portray good quality. The service wasn't that great and everyone's fries were cold. Everyone at my table literally had something different and nothing was outstanding. Beet Veggie burger was flavorless, fried egg jalapeño burger needed more sauce, and their version of the western bacon cheeseburger couldn't hold their own up to Carl's.
(2)Ana W.
excellent, in every way!! my good friend brought me here after he's been raving about it for what seemed to me like months. I liked it, i liked it a lot! We sat outside. Maybe they thought we were on a date or something, since we were both dressed nicely, but I'm glad because it is VERY loud and rambunctious inside. Especially right next to the bar. But think about it: Small-ish restaurant, beer, a game, lots of people having a good time, put that all together and you get a eureka. Food was really good. Their burgers are super large and in charge. I couldn't finish mine because I was a pansy, so go hungry and leave happy!
(5)Mark Y.
Excellent selection of craft beer and whiskey. The food is good but too expensive, even by Santa Barbara standards.
(4)Marin C.
Atmosphere: So-so. Drink: confused, they don't have irish coffee with bailey's, their's came with whiskey. Nah thanks. Overall, interesting menu and beer/cocktail list. We had the aforementioned irish coffee fail, and a vodka cranberry thing that was alright. Seemed reasonable. p.s. Thanks to the person who sent me a note/compliment about how irish coffee is always made with whiskey. That cracked me up. Ay yi yi. Sorry I lack drink knowledge, but I promise it's neither the first nor the last time I'll make mistakes of that nature. Ha.
(3)Suki E.
When this opened in SB, it was all the rage. Everyone told me I had to try it. And I have.....about 8 times now. And sorry but...it just isn't that good. I gave them 2 stars because I couldn't give them 1.5. 3 stars for in restaurant service/food, ONE star for anything take out. Every time I have ordered the take out the order is wrong, very wrong. This is particularly annoying bc I have a job that doesn't afford me a lot of time to go out to eat, so I have to order from work and pick it up. Wrong, every single time. And after the 1st few errors I have taken painstaking effort to ensure that they understand my non-complicated orders. For example, you ask for a side of ranch, you pay for a side of ranch, it lists a side of ranch on your receipt.....but....guess what!?!?!?! No ranch in the bag. When you eat on site the food is much better and for ppl who like a variety of beers it has a good selection. There are MUCH better burger places out there that can get your order right. I tried to give them a chance, actually I gave them 1/2 a dozen...they just don't cut it.
(2)Casey D.
Great burgers, great beer, great service! Especially the little blonde waitress, Stephanie, whose bubbly personality and warm demeanor was a true treat! I will definitely be coming back to this establishment for beer, burgers, and blondes. ;)
(5)Hadisha P.
I wish I could give thus place a higher. I wanted to like it but neither my husband nor I did. We went on a Sunday afternoon. The hostess was not friendly. The server spilled water on my feet & didn't even apologize. We ordered our burgers & waited & waited. It took about 40 mins. The burgers were okay at best. I had the Napa & my husband had the Cowboy.
(1)Virginia P.
Don"t go there if you are not 100% American.They don't like foreign people at all.Treat you like animals.I am from Ireland,I went there with friends to watch some games and they treated us so badly,took forever to serve ,act like they don't understand us and laugh,saying:those kind people don't deserve anything because they don't pay well.Wake Eureka
(1)Kim B.
I would give this a 3.5 if possible. I had heard such great things about this place but was underwhelmed. Could have got a free appetizer but nothing looked appealing. Cobb salad was good nothing special. Spicy ranch dressing is indeed spicy! Boyfriend loved the cowboy so that's a win. Service could be improved. Felt like we were waiting and looking for a server all night... everything took a while- to be greeted, to get wine, to place an order, for refills, and to get the check. Willing to give it a second try for happy hour.
(3)Aye G.
Gave it another go ... x2 . Had a friend in from LA Vallery who wanted a Veggie Burger.. and this quite persnickety person was very very pleased with what he got .. Beet Burger said it had good hearty satisfying taste and texture. HE LOVED the Sweet potato fries and they gave us great service .. seated us right t away infact for a busy joint .. impressive. Went the following day .. I had the Buffalo Whiskey ..nice ! This other buddy had the $6 Nachos wuth chicken all Yumm were really good.. place is pumpin and really glad SB has Eureka !
(4)Dani T.
Loud, Loud, Loud!!! Ok so I am a little more mature than the average patron there but even my 17 year old and his girlfriend had a hard time hearing anything over the blaring music. We asked to move to another table not under a speaker, and we were happily accommodated and they even turned the sound down a little, although later it seemed to go back up. Two of the meals were great- the fig burger and a BBQ burger- but the lamb and Brie burger " tasted like how a goat pen smells" and the Watermelon salad was beautifully presented but really bland ( there is a reason why quinoa is a SIDE dish...). Drinks were good and service ( especially from Judy!) was good.. We will give it another try...
(3)Amanda H.
Delicious food and a packed house. Went in today for lunch and got seated fairly quickly. We had such a friendly server but it was super hot outside and we were seated right in the sun. We ordered lots of alcohol and tons of delicious burgers. Food was great and service was excellent until we were checking out. The server took about 20 minutes to check us out, screwing up our tab several times, even prompting a void of several credit card charges. Even after everything, the food was delicious, the meat in the burgers was delicious and seasoned to perfection. I enjoyed every bite and their sweet potato fries, OMG! Amazing!
(4)Arlene B.
Three things - Watermelon salad, Truffle fries, and sliders....Girlfriends and I went for lunch during a visit to Santa Barbara, I would go back again and again - everything was great, food was amazing, staff friendly, sat outside, lots of seeting, dog friendly, highly recommend it.
(5)Julie L.
Doug recommended the best beers hands down!
(5)B C.
Meh. Sorry SB, but if it wasn't for the location, I think the crowds would be thinning here by now. I've dined at Eureka 3 times now (2 lunches and one dinner) and my experience has been consistent. Consistently lackluster that is. The menu is very interesting and the concept is great. Wonderful selection of really good beers on tap, and a decent selection of wines by the glass. The food options are simple but offer intriguing variety (salads, burgers, & interesting veg options). The young staff is always friendly and accommodating, which is a nice change from a lot of other places in town. So why only 3 stars? Each and every time I've eaten here, the meal has been seriously flawed. Drinks take FOREVER to arrive (at dinner my wife and I were nearly done with our app before our drinks arrived, and the app took about 10 minutes to come). There are glaring signs of technical/coordination problems in the kitchen - every time I've eaten here at least one of the dishes at the table is wilted and stone cold, indicating it just languished at the pass out bar while the kitchen finished the rest of the order. I'd rate it 2 stars, but the friendly staff and "try hard" attitude, along with the great menu concept earn a third star. To operate a place as busy as this and crank out top-notch food consistently takes a really great leader in the kitchen and well-trained staff. Unfortunately this seems to be lacking at Eureka. If I'm spending ~ $70 for burgers and beer for 2 (with tax and tip), I expect a lot more than what Eureka is delivering.
(3)cheng k.
Seven Thumbs up. It is very exciting when a new place opens downtown, especially for people, like myself, who work downtown. So i went to Eureka with the work crew, on the 1st day it opened - and was pleasantly surprised. Burgers here are solid, flavors great, quality great, selection great. Cute waitresses? Great! Decor? Bar? Overall vibe? This place will make it. My one and only wish for the menu, is that the burgers could come without fries as an option. I guess I could ask... I, along with my office staff, have become regulars. Nice work
(4)A.J. H.
Great Burger options. Quick and convenient. Our kids like to eat here and the price is fair.
(4)Diane H.
Don't get the clams appetizer. A lot of clam shells, very few clams. If they were at the bottom of the dish I wouldn't know because the waitress moved the bowl away seconds after we removed the last clam shell. I didn't want to make a scene so let her. The bruschetta was okay, the tomato topping was great but the goat cheese spread on top of the bread didn't work with the topping.
(2)Jose V.
Finally tried this place with my cousin after hearing good things. Good beer selection and some damn good food, plus the waitress Britney was awesome! Will defiantly come back!
(4)Gerardo A.
I wanted to post a review before my next visit in hopes that my experience will be five star instead of four. Here is the deal Eureka!: You are awesome!!! I love you. I've been there twice and hope to make you my weekly indulgence, but your service does not match the deliciousness of your food! That's basically it. I love your jalapeño / egg burger and I love the IPA's I've ordered! And of course the sweet potato fries and the baby mini ribs. But the last time I was there, it took forever to order. Your bar got my friend's martini completely wrong (the waiter brought out a glass with vodka), the waiter was unfamiliar with your beer selections, and he brought our food out without replacing the flatware another staffer had removed when she cleared our table after we finished with our appetizers. I don't know if the waiter was inexperienced, or just clumsy. I know you are already packing it in with customers, so your manager's lack of motivation may be understandable, but it would be nice if your waitstaff was trained to understand what good service is: being attentive, and remembering that forks and knives are useful when eating (even a hamburger). Friendliness and smiles do not make up for bad service.
(4)Lauren R.
Great burgers, cool vibe & atmosphere, rare whisky, great beer. I am very excited about this place! Went there and ordered green beans for appetizer and Napa burger for entree. Plus I ate a bit of my friend's Jalapeño and Egg burger-- all amazing! Plus the had the game on for Sunday Night football, AND they are open until 12am I heard. Can't wait to try late-night drunk munching ;). We were asked by nearly every worker who walked by how we were doing/ how everything tasted-- great customer service. I will definitely be back!
(5)Brendan D.
Loved the atmosphere, drink selection, and beer list. It was difficult choosing what to order because their were many of my favorites on the menu, bison, lamb, gourmet burgers. I settled with the cowboy burger and was very happy with it. The service was the best I've had in a very long time, our server Doug was really knowledgeable about the beer/food selection, was super friendly, and always there to make sure we had what we needed. There was live music and a great vibe, I'd hang out at the bar even if I wasn't going to be ordering food. I'll definitely be going back - soon!
(5)Jim R.
Very busy and popular with some good, familiar beers on tap. Pretty good for game or sporting event watching while socializing. Food is adequate to good. Feels like a high end chain vibe. The service was very efficient and timely. I suspect they turn tables quickly. All in all, it is what you would expect from a large burger spot that is churning through a lot of meals. I would go back but it is not a Santa Barbara favorite.
(3)Emily H.
Went to Eureka Burger last night as we drove by the restaurant and saw it was packed on a Monday night! unbeknownst to us it was the grand opening, complete with a live reggae band, and great atmosphere. We had to wait 20 minutes for a table but no worries as the popular well stocked bar proved ample entertainment with the vast selection of world class beers and whiskey. When we arrived at our seats our servers (yes we had three people waiting on us, so I never waited more and a minute for a refill or more napkins) were quick to take our orders and bring our food. I had the Napa Burger and O.M.G. it was the best burger I have ever eaten!! The burger came with a pesto aioli, Havarti, panchetta, and sun dried tomatoes, and wow the meat was juicy and tender. It was pure heaven, I think the burger ran for about 11.95, but boy was it worth every bite. I cant wait to come back later this week to check out one of the other amazing looking burgers on the menu.
(5)Mike D.
I came here on a Friday around lunch time for the first time. As first impressions go, it was a cool little spot. So here's my grade for the outing... FOOD: (A) I ordered the Italian Caprese Burger, had the Sweet Honey Cinnamon Potato fries, and my group split the Panko Crusted onion rings (they were hefty). Food was good but not great. SERVICE: (B) The waiter got us our food on a timely matter but mistaken one of the plates, but they made up for it. All the workers were nice but some other waiters seemed a little lost as they were trying to find the tables for the plates. ATMOSPHERE: (A) Got in just before the lunch rush and but it seemed like a good crowd. There's indoor and outdoor seating which makes it nice on those sunny days and the place seems pretty clean. Finally got to check this place out, and I'd visit again!
(4)Kay G.
Food is so ridiculously over priced for the quality. I was told the burgers are grass feed meat which I understand is more pricey but everything else is just ok. Not worth spending almost $20 a person for dinner here.
(3)Nicole B.
Visited Santa Barbara for my 21st bday and came here for lunch Whew, this place was packed and loud. After going there, I totally understand why. Food was good and you can make your burgers healthy by getting turkey patties and ordering your burger "naked", which I loved. Sweet potato fries were to DIE for. The best part was that after substituting just about everything in my meal, the waitress was still super friendly and didn't mind at all. You have to order beer here. My friends and I tried the beer sampler and had a great time trying all of the different local beers. I'd definitely recommend getting the sampler so you can try everything. It was a perfect amount of beer for lunch too. Loved this place. Great place to hang out with a group of friends and its family friendly too. & the beer was awesome....I'll definitely be back next time I'm in SB
(5)Punk O.
I swear I had lost my pants for good this time, and instead of getting kicked out before I could finish my meal Monica offered to look for them, and wouldn't you know they were in the kitchen ( piping hot probably fresh out of the dish washer) who'd a thought? Thank you Monica and eureka for having such an attentive staff! And the food was good too! Try the fig burger! I did!
(5)Tyler H.
The food here is really good and inexpensive for the area. They have a great beer selection. Good spot to drink and watch sports or to get a relatively cheap meal with quality food and service. Their cowboy burger is the best burger I've had in town but I also don't eat many burgers
(5)Sel K.
I had the Basic Eurkea Burger this burger was perfectly put together! I loved that the beef did taste completely fresh and obviously on a better level than most upscale burger establishments. I had this Sweet Whiskey drink which was really strong yet tasty so thats a plus! All in all I say a really good experience minus the odd wait service which wasn't all that bad but wasn't extraordinary either..
(4)Marc D.
I have been here a few times now the burgers and sandwiches are delicious. The service was very good in the atmosphere is nice.
(4)A N.
This place is a little bit of Napa Valley in a Corporate upbeat setting. Just go. The End.
(5)Drew M.
My wife and I had high expectations of this place after we heard good things about this burger joint from friends. We arrived around 6:30 thinking that we'd have a nice quiet dinner. Well, it's not that type of place. It was swarming with people but we decided to stay. Their point-of-sale system is done through iPads so it was cool when I got a text that our table was ready. We didn't like the table so we sat at the bar. The bar staff was amazingly nice and enthusiastic. They recommended the truffled fries. They were soggy so we sent them back only to be served another plate of the same soggy fries. Blush has WAY better truffled fries, btw. The great thing for me about this place was the selection of whiskeys and bourbons so I tried one of their house bourbons. It was delicious and we also ordered a sampler of some others including a chocolate bourbon which my wife loved. My wife ordered the shrimp sandwich and I the mushroom burger. She loved hers. I was just okay with mine. The bread, although fresh baked, was spongy enough to be a McDonald's Big Mac bun and very bland tasting. My burger was perfectly cooked but was also bland. The bourbon helped here. Overall, we had a great time talking to the bar manager about this and that and the ambiance was that of a hipster bar out of San Francisco. We had a great time but next time I'm choosing a different burger. Go for the drinks and appetizers, not for a great burger.
(3)Mark E.
Burgers, craft beer and a diverse whiskey list sound great on paper and I expected to be blown away. I found that while the tap list is worth coming back for, the overall experience left something to be desired. I was helped by 5+ people during the duration of my dinner. Different people were taking orders, delivering food, getting drinks, etc. and it resulted in a rushed feel. They are extremely over-staffed from the looks of it and I know they just opened, so this isn't too big of a deal, but something to note. I ordered bruschetta as an appetizer and it was pretty good, though nothing outstanding. I would order it again. The fig marmelade burger was decent, though it seemed to add up to less than I was hoping for. The sweet potato fries were a definite letdown; way too sweet, and the cinnamon sprinkled on top doesn't help matters out. The food all has a hint of being from a chain - the produce isn't as fresh tasting as that from other similar restaurants around town and everything tastes very 'safe'. Anyways, the overall aesthetic of the restaurant is good but the experience was underwhelming. I would come back but not before Pace Food + Drink or Union Ale. I'll probably sit at the bar next time for drinks.
(2)Mike G.
My first visit was not pleasant. The customer service at the bar was non-existent and my review reflected that. I actually never ordered, since they never recognized my existence. I just went back this week with a group of 7 people. This time the customer service was much better. I'll let the reader draw his/her conclusions as to why that might be. The beer (I had the smoked Porter), nachos and classic burger were all tasty and I recommend them. Their sweet potato fried were blah. As with most restaurants staffed by college students, the service will be erratic. My experiences and overall rating for this restaurant reflect this.
(3)Lydia A.
I had an amazing watermelon salad here! Great place if you want to take the time and sit down, but also be in a relatively casual environment. I will be happy to go back again sometime soon.
(5)Ariel V.
Taylor was the best server ever! So friendly and cute and she suggested the perfect beer with my Napa burger. Will be returning!
(5)Marcos A.
Terrible service. I shouldn't have to ask then wait 20 min for things like napkins and silverware. The manager kindly offered a free round of drinks, however I would have preferred good service. Adrian made a valiant effort to correct his predecessors many mistakes.The food was decent so they three stars.
(3)Raj R.
Everything was great EXCEPT the host girls that work the front desk. Not as warm and friendly as I would like. I felt the cold shoulder for sure. The rest of the experience was great though. Food was awesome. Decor. Sports on the TV. Atmosphere. ----------- (Update, 2 weeks post visit) Christina from customer service wrote me back and that says a lot about her and Eureka, at least in my book. I already liked the experience at 4 stars prior. Reserving the perfect 5-star score until my next visit. It's still a great place for food and fun in downtown SB. I'd still recommend it!
(4)Sam B.
The beers and spirits are good along with the fries and onion rings. The customer service lacks, takes forever to get condiments, if they ever arrive. Beyond that not much else worth trying. I don't recommend to friends or out of towners.
(2)Dave H.
I've been wanting to check this place out since it opened and really was expecting more. The service was TERRIBLE! Their fire hot wings barely touched mild let alone hot and they are tiny. As for the burger it was small as well. The only thing this place has going for it is their beer selection but even that is over priced. I don't plan on ever going back.
(1)Justine B.
The service is marginal, honestly it's hard to tell who is taking care of you because you order from one person then some person brings you your drink someone else your food and then another your check. The food is good bar food not bad but not amazing. The wine pour is the worst! The waitress said 7 ounces the manager said 6 ounces I'm saying 4 at best! Anyway I'm not saying don't go I'm just saying it's not that great
(3)Cevins M.
This place is terrible. Service is so spotty, the only reason it is still open is because tourist don't know any better. They "close" whenever they feel like it and not according to the hours posted on their site. Even when they do decide to be open, they are incredibly inconsistent and the staff have vacant over worked stares. Go to The Habit Burger, don't waste your time
(1)Gilbert G.
3 stars for me.. party of 2. We waited 30-45mins like everyone else. Then a party of 4 came in, there was outside seating available only so they took iy. Then the lady from their party complained about the sun outside and was rushed inside. Skipping us completely and others on the wait list. I wasn't happy! Someone waiting in line asking why the other party got seated before us all and the host said that their party was bigger than ours. Horrible. After waiting for about 15mins more we got seated. I spoke to Lamar the manager about this and he took care of it. He hooked us up with a free appetizer of Nacho Average Nachos. It was tasty. . Overall ok. Lots of beer and alcohol selection.. that's a plus.
(4)John B.
Nice beer selection that changes frequently. The outdoor seating is fun, albeit with spotty service. Energetic vibe at the bar, just the right size. The rest of the restaurant is nondescript and has somewhat of a chain feel. Burgers are the best bet. Good place to go at last minute and with moderate expectations.
(4)Amber R.
The food was ok. The service started off good, but then our server who seemed pretty new to the job just stopped coming to the table, while continuing to rome the restaurant. After attempting to flag multiple people down we were able to get another round of beers. Then it took even longer to get the check, which came half ripped with no presenter.
(2)Corina S.
Great food and great service. For burgers I've tried the tortilla burger and the cowboy burger, both great. Their fries are super good and they have good appetizers. When I checked in with yelp I got free chicken nachos and those were really good. Great guacamole in the nachos. Their beers are all pretty hoppy but the price of food is super reasonable. They always have football on TV on Sundays which is awesome because they have a LOT of TV screens.
(4)Mary T.
I love Eureka, but they need a better system for hearing customers over the phone when placing take out orders. The other night I tried to phone in dinner to go for my boyfriend and I and couldn't believe how loud it was on the other end of the call. Consequently, the girl couldn't hear my order after I repeated it three times and said so in a rather unprofessional manner. "Umm what? I totally can't hear anything you're saying, what?" I know the noise is on her end because I can hear it! I tried calling back and got this same runaround. So a couple nights ago I decided to give it another try with my father while he was in town. We walked in at 7pm on a Wednesday night and the restaurant was packed and super loud. I took one look at my dad and knew it would drive him nuts and we'd spend our whole dinner yelling across the table to each other so we went next door to CPK. Eureka definitely caters to a younger crowd which left it as not really a great option for dinner with my father. The noise level is pretty intense. I will say that I think the food is delicious and I have enjoyed many a night sipping wine on their patio (much less noisy than inside) with my boyfriend. Would I recommend taking parents, grandparents or anyone older and sensitive to noise here for dinner? Nope- but I bet their lunch hour is much quieter. I will definitely return to Eureka, but I'm hesitant to order anything to go after the unpleasant experience I had trying to place my order last time. Maybe an online to go ordering system would be helpful?
(3)J C.
Went for happy hour today Food was very good! Service was ok :) Will be back again
(4)Gigi M.
Our server Edrick made the evening very enjoyable. The staff was gracious, the corndogs amazing and a huge variety of alcohol. Highly recommend.
(5)Kat H.
Went back and of course got the Napa burger again (I mean duh) and this place never disappoints. Love the atmosphere and I have never had a bad burger here... maybe one day ill venture away from the Napa burger but then again maybe nott
(5)Madi W.
Dinner here last night - the cheese fries are great and the watermelon salad was good but definitely needed more watermelon. I like this as a newer addition to paseo Nuevo. Our waiter was a nice guy and provided good service.
(4)H A.
Good service, and good hoppy poppy beer.. But thats about it. When John mannaged the place, food always came out great. Now he has been gone quitea few months now, the food has completely gone down hill. Ive eaten there on several occasions before deciding to write this post; however, after time and time again, my food has been horrible. Hanburgers always come out undercooked and everything else comes out completeky overcooked and greesy. Tonight i had an order of overcooked truffle fries and overcooked chicken sliders. (BTW the sliders were awesome until they chabges their menu about a month ago). Food is consistantly greesy and chewy. Only go there for the beer, seriously. One star for the beer and one a star for the bartenders.
(2)Chris J.
Good burgers and reasonable prices. Very loud but fun place. The fig jam on burger is great.
(4)Adam M.
This place went down hill, been here like six times. The last 3 times i've visited with friends the service has been awful, drinks take forever, food even longer. For as expensive as this palce is I'd expect better service lol
(2)Bridget B.
I quite enjoyed my jalapeño burger. The fries are not so great. The seating is wonderful and cute. A tad bit pricey but that's a gourmet burger in DT Santa Barbara. It was well with it tho. Exited about the opening of one in Huntington Beach.
(4)Drew H.
Come for the drinks and the happy hour. The burgers are good, but nothing amazing. Appetizers and happy hour are great! Staff is friendly, knowledgable and helpful.
(4)Will B.
It isn't often that I would walk into a beer and burger joint and not order...a beer and a burger. I was welcomed by smiling staff members who sat me quickly...party of one. After scanning the menu I landed on one drink and two apps I had to try: their "new favorite Greyhound" with made to order Lollipop Corn Dogs and an order of the "falling off the bone" Osso Buco Riblets. The drink was amazing. It landed quickly, looked refreshing and tasted better than expected...and I love Greyhounds. The apps came out together. The corn dogs had three dipping sauces ranging from sweet to spicy and regular ketchup. The riblets were ridiculous. So I finished my apps and ordered a second drink. I'll definitely be back to try more. As for today...totally success.
(5)Nicole F.
Went for lunch on a Monday, this was our second time here. It wasn't too busy, but it took the waitress 10 minutes to come get our drink order. Bruschetta was very good, if you like balsamic and lemon...so it was a little different than the traditional. Riblets were awesome, but they should mention there are bones in each one. Wouldn't bother with the crab cakes again, just kind of bland. The margarita was good too, not too sweet.
(4)Teresa Y.
I love this place. I come here 3 times a month- the staff is friendly and courteous. The service is fantastic, and the burgers are amazing. I am used to top notch Texas-service, and since moving to SB, this is the best service in town. I love their $3 deal on the hoppy poppy, and the bartenders are really cool. Keep up the AWEsome work!
(5)Katrina N.
Came here for happy hour during the week. Everything was excellent (get the truffle fries!) and all the servers (especially Kaillie) were super friendly! Would definitely recommend coming here for drinks and apps. Happy hour is a great deal.
(5)Linda S.
There were so many things on the menu that I had a hard time deciding. I threw out a couple to the waiter and he highly recommended their veggie burger. Wow - one of the best veggie burgers I've ever eaten and the most unique. Their patty is made with beets and grains so it's slightly sweet. They top with arugula and onion for a bit of bite and pickled zucchini. I'm a pickle hater so it took some nerve to try, but I love zucchini so took a taste. Wow - it was great and the perfect tang to off set the bitter and sweet in the burger. I upgraded to the sweet potato fries. They were good, but mine came out a bit on the cool side. They also drizzle syrup on the fries, but I think sweet potato fries are already sweet and don't need any thing added, plus they got my fingers sticky. I look forward to going back! Oh - it's located in the mall, but on the street. Parking in the garage was free for the first 75 minutes. Although we had a wait for a table we made it out of the parking garage without needing to pay (apparently we eat fast).
(4)dani p.
Why do i need to wait so long for such a simple lunch? This is in a week day when the place is not even full.
(2)Kristof I.
I went to Eureka burger for the third time to see if I could have a little bit of a better experience. I went on a Monday night to avoid the crowd and was seated immediately which is always nice. Our server was Amanda and she was all smiles (and answers when my girlfriend had questions about one of the burgers). I had the Hickory Pulled Pork Smoked Sandwich and it was really tasty. The salad went great with it ($1.25 upgrade from fries but it was worth it). Check out my picture of the dish. Overall a better experience then my previous one. Will be back if I am in the mood for a fancy burger.
(4)Hend B.
I like Eureka. They have amazing burgers. I was happy the time I saw burger with fried egg because I remember my country, it's very common to have burgers with fried egg. Therefore, I enjoy that here. There are many things are hood for appetizer. You can get mouthwatering wings especially with buffalo sauce, and you can get mac n cheese, when you'll eat it, you'll say wow delicious. I like to eat tortilla burger without bacon, and with fried egg, or sometimes, I like to eat jalapeño egg burger. Tortilla burger is burger, jalapeño, bacon, kinda of cheese or sauce. My friend usually like to get cowboy burger. It delicious but I cannot eat it coz I'll get messy with it, but she work with it so fine. You can have fries ( good ), onion rings ( kinda big ), and other staff, but I like these two for the side. I don't drink, but my friends told me their beer is very good, and if you beer drinker, you'll like their beer. I'm sure you'll like the place because it's very good place to hang out with your friends, and you'll be happy to give the waiters their tips because they are very very friendly and they'll be happy to serve you.
(5)Andy D.
Started off really well with phenomenal burgers, beer, and great service. Lately has been rather mediocre - service sucks, burgers are a hit/miss, beer is still good! Worth a stop during happy hour for the taps and apps.
(3)Adriana B.
Great food ,great location but the service is terrible!
(2)Veronica O.
So a group of us co workers decided to try out this place for a nice after work meal. We had to wait about an hour and a half for a table which seemed a little silly. I had the cowboy burger which was OK and the Cinnamon and honey fries were delicious. But when my co workers salad came out it had goat cheese in it. First off the waitress tried to fight us that goat cheese is not dairy. So instead of offering a new salad with out the cheese she made her order something new. And yes I know it was a Friday night but we only saw her maybe three times. I would stay away from this restaurant. Not worth your time.
(1)Douglas M.
A new restaurant is like a new puppy. All fun and cute but they need to be trained! I have some advice for this place to fit in with the ubber-particular and ultra-demanding Santa Barbara restaurant crowd. First let me say that this puppy has a pedigree and will probably be a great show dog some day, provided that they get rid of their bad habits and stop soiling the rug. You are a burger place... You are a beer place! It is what you are and you have to be GREAT at it. When I order my burger medium rare, and my friend orders hers medium, don't bring mine medium and hers medium rare! When she asks for regular ketchup because she absolutely hates chipotle ketchup, you might want to make sure you aren't bringing her chipotle ketchup. I had WAY too many french fries on my plate and not a single one was longer than 3/8 of an inch. Hiring a staff in Santa Barbara is a huge challenge. Nobody gets it right at first... so bite the bullet, fire the idiots and keep the good ones. I know it is brutal, but they are used to it, they have been fired before. Most restaurant owners just leave them off of the schedule, they will get the hint. The beer menu is great and I look forward to trying several beers on the menu. I like the rotating $3 special, as the waiter told us, "just because it is cheap doesn't mean it's bad." From now on my quarterly beer bet with the manager of my office will be settled at Eureka. I am being harsh. Smacking you on the nose with a newspaper is what you need right now. The devil is in the details and you need to have zero tolerence for bad service and improperly prepared food. Consider Casa Blanca, took some heat at first for food and service (like you the place looks awesome!) The problems were fixed but not fast enough. "Regard your good name as the richest jewel you can possibly be possessed of -- for credit is like fire; when once you have kindled it you may easily preserve it, but if you once extinguish it, you will find it an arduous task to rekindle it again. The way to a good reputation is to endeavor to be what you desire to appear." Socrates I will be returning as I hope that this young puppy grows into a formidable show winner!
(3)Luke K.
This place is great and very consistent. I spent a healthy amount of time this visit talking with Sarah and her knowledge of beer and whiskey was confounding. Seriously, just go to the bar and ask her anything. Beyond that, I usually order one of the burgers like the Pearl or Fig but this time I ordered the Hanger Steak and the bleu cheese sauce really made it. I finished my meal off with a Papy Van Winkle whiskey and I could not have been more content. This is my first review after coming many times and I have to say that this is one of my go to restaurants now regardless of location and it will continue to stay in heavy rotation as the price is good, the atmosphere is always clean and fun and most importantly I know the food will be good no matter what I order.
(5)Braus M.
Update to my first review: I'm happy to have good news! The boyfriend and I returned to give Eureka! a second go and had an excellent experience. We arrived at 12 noon on a Sunday and just beat the crazy lunch rush by about 10 minutes. We had the Pearl Street Blues Burger (cooked medium rare as requested) and a kale salad. Both were delicious and our server (wish I could remember her name) was sweet, fun and very attentive. We returned a third time to verify we really did like Eureka!, this time bringing a friend who happens to be a little bit of a difficult customer. We ordered many appetizers off the HH menu and some beers. We experienced good service and consistently tasty food. We will be back!
(4)Annalise R.
I love the patio! Some friends and I have hit up the patio for happy hour a few times. The apps are tasty and great drink selection. Cozy, clean atmosphere. AMANDA is our favorite waitress! She's quick to address and fulfill any needs at the table and has never left us waiting. She has a great smile and welcoming personality. We love her! She knows her menu and never fails with recommendations. General service staff earns an "OK" but we give Amanda a 5! A++ And...the goat cheese fig burger is to die for.
(5)Dimple B.
Came here on a Saturday night with a group of 7, and the wait time was only 20 minutes. Not bad! They also have a text message service that allows you to roam Paseo Nuveo until your table is ready. Way better than those buzzers that keep you tethered 10 feet away from the host stand. The food is certainly good. Try the Cowboy burger, with crispy onion strings on top, or the Fig Marmalade. The latter comes with melted goat cheese, bacon and just the right amount of fig marmalade. I don't even usually like fig and was skeptical at the idea of marmalade on a burger, but the raves this burger received from a trusted source convinced me to try it and I was not disappointed. Also their whiskey sour is delicious - neither the boyfriend nor I had ever had a whiskey sour made with egg white before, and we were not disappointed. You'll leave this place so happy and full.
(5)Greg O.
Are you kidding me?! What is the wait time all about? Save your time people. There are tons of better places steps away.
(1)Paul R.
I was looking for a good restaurant in the area while me and my wife were in Santa Barbara this past weekend and we happen to came across this restaurant. We came in at Saturday evening when they had happy hour and we were helped out right away. I ordered 3 appetizers that the waiter recommended (nachos, chicken biscuits, and sausage corndogs) and not knowing how big they're serving was and i was pretty surprise. My wife had there burger and she liked it as well. The service was excellent as well. We will stop by again whenever were in the area.
(4)Tooey C.
I took a group of co-workers there for a celebration dinner tonight. When I ordered a cocktail, I was told that they did not have my brand of tequila. I was not surprised but asked what they had to offer. The bartender said they only had one brand, an off-brand that I was not familiar with. I asked if I could have a taste to see if I wanted to go with it or a glass of red wine. The bartender said that they do not offer "tastes" and I would have to order a drink if I wanted to taste it. The bartender was pompous and clearly was not aware he was in the "service" industry. The manager caught wind of what was happening and bought me a drink, but made a comment that I found condescending about my desire for "top-shelf" tequila. This place is run by a bunch of early 20 somethings who do not understand the word "service". BTW - I am 47 years old, but when I could not read the menu due to small font and dim light, and I asked if they could round up some "readers", the waitress asked what "readers" were. When I suggested that most restaurants keep a spare pair of magnifying glasses to help people, with not great vision, to see the menu, she laughed uncomfortably long and said no. It is too bad that a company that put this much investment in a facility, would entrust it with a band of kids who did not care for the brand or have any training in service. I run a service company and know what it takes to create customer loyalty, this team does not have what it takes.
(2)Bonnie H.
I will start by saying that my burger was great! Blue cheese, mushrooms, sautéed onions, bacon...the bun was substantial enough to hold everything without being heavy. Opted for panko breaded onion rings. Three came with my burger, but they were the best onion rings I've had in a long time! Service is good...three or four different people stopped by my table. A very noisy crowd, lots of college age people. A couple TV's showing whatever sports happens to be on (NBA & NHL!!) A great place to eat, as long as you don't want to carry on a conversation!!
(4)Alex W.
I think this place could be an awesome venue unfortunately the bar staff are complete douche bags. The place was full so we waited in the bar area for a table. Bar staff seen and heard me standing there patiently for over 10 minutes, but they were serving NO ONE! It took a kind older man sitting at the bar to ask the bar staff what their problem was as it was so blatantly obvious he too noticed. Finally I got served with a charming roll of the eyeballs and instructed "Get your ID." A grown man acting like a snobby 12 year old girl, it was pathetic. Fortunately the female waitress at the door was wonderful and very understanding when we declined the offer of the next available table, even gave us some great tips on where to go and enjoy Santa Barbara.
(1)Trent C.
Next tip: as a server, don't wait until your guests have finished to check back and see how everything was. They have implemented an orange card to make sure your table has been visited (another hint is drinks and menus on the table).
(3)Matthew S.
Fries sometimes taste a bit artificial and it can be hit or miss on what temperature they arrive at, but hey, it's a burger joint. The burgers are good, although after trying the compete selection I do find some to be a bit too much on the fatty and/or greasy side for my liking. However I've grown quite fond of the tortilla burger, which I would definitely recommend.
(3)Katie W.
This is one of my favorite places to go and kick it. I've never had a beer I didn't thoroughly enjoy and their happy hour can't be beat. $3 hoppy poppy-- yes, please! My boyfriend and I usually stop in on the weekends in the late afternoon when the apps and drinks are discounted. Their nachos are special; there is some drizzle of sweet smoke flavor that continues to elude identification, but elevates the plate like no other. I've tried just about every burger and my favorite would have to be the Fresno Fig-- I'm a sucker for the sweet/savory combo that's been trending. My current favorite would have to be the steak wrap, though. It's no less than magnificent! It feeds me for a whole day, too. It's enormous so I eat one half for lunch and the other later for dinner. Look for the Stone Enjoy By beer on tap... Sometimes they have it!
(5)Jason M.
The service here is awful. My fiancée and I keep coming back because the food is fantastic but I don't understand why the service is so bad. The drinks are slow, they hang out by their damn POS computers all the time and only come around if they are bringing food. We had to beg for water, flag people down to get refills on alcoholic beverages and wait 15 minutes to give our check to the waitress, and it was slow! This could be the best place in Santa Barbara but the poor front of the house management kills it. You could get lucky and get someone that takes care of you, but overall this place needs to fix their service.
(2)Louie F.
The worst part about Eureka burger is that I live 3 blocks from the place and as a result, find myself always wanting to come here. Next, I'd like to shake the hand of the man that invented the whole putting a fried egg on the burger things -- delicious. I used to be torn between two burgers: the Jalepeño Egg Burger and the Cowboy Burger. The Jalepeño Egg Burger comes with a fried egg, spicy chipotle aioli and of course, sliced jalepeños. The Cowboy on the other hand, is a classic western burger, with shoe string onion rings and barbecue sauce. Until one day, the server suggested that I order the Cowboy burger and have them add the fried egg and jalepeños...wow...amazing. I've also tried the fig marmalade burger and blues. Both are delicious as well...just depends on the mood your in. The mini corn dogs, sweet potato fries, truffle fries, regular fries and onion rings are all delicious. And oh ya...$3.00 Hoppy Poppy...how on Earth can you beat that?? 4-stars: "Yay! I'm a fan."
(4)Em I.
Went up to santabarbra for the day, wanted to try's nice restaurant for dinner and this was the place recommended by anyone we asked. The problem was, the food was delicious , perfectly cooked , presented well, tasted good, but a couple hours later I began to feel really nauseous. When I asked my best friend ( who ordered the same exact thing as me) she said she was also feeling extremely nauseous . This is a shame because I really loved the food but the after affect was just very negative.
(2)Cam J.
I'm surprised this place doesn't have more stars, because it was great! We got a booth/table area by the bathrooms (It's not as bad as it sounds). I was happy because I was right in front of a TV, and my boyfriend and I were in our little corner. The service was great! I forgot the name of our server, but she was so attentive. The food was fantastic for me. I had the watermelon salad, and it was so good! Seriously the best watermelon salad I ever had. However, my boyfriend had the classic burger, and it tasted plain. I told him he should of got one of the special made burgers they had on the menu. In addition, the fries were okay, they tasted like really fried potato chips. I loved it here, and if I was to come again by the Santa Barbara area I would stop by here and get the watermelon salad! Ps. Prices are very inexpensive
(4)Clara V.
LOVE Eureka burger! Always SO good. The Napa burger is my favorite with truffle fries to start! My boyfriend got the lollipop corndogs and was thoroughly satisfied. Megan was our server this time. She was so comforting and made us feel like we were at home. Definitely coming back!!
(5)Paulina A.
Great restaurant in SB. Chill ambiance inside and outside. Friendly, fast, and welcoming servers. Burgers and fries are tasty and delicious. Quality and fairly priced food. Perfect for a lunch date with loved ones, friends, or co-workers.
(4)Monica K.
OMG! This is burger heaven for the burger enthusiast. I had the fig burger with goat cheese, bacon, and fig. It sounds weird but don't be fooled it is delicious!!! I recommend you ask for extra ketchup and ranch dressing, they don't give you much.
(5)Carly H.
Came here with a party of 14 on a Thursday night. The restaurant is pretty small, so we had a friend who was downtown put down our names at 5:30, and then we headed over at 7:30. We didn't end up being seated until 8:30, so definitely make sure you put in your name early for a large party! I think you put in your name and then they text you when your table is available. It happened that they only had one area set up for large parties, and I guess a few people from the party before us were still seated even though most of the group had left. The waitresses kept thinking that the people left would finish their drinks quickly and head out, but after waiting for an hour at the restaurant, the waitresses finally asked the 4 people remaining at the table if they could move them to a smaller area so our group could sit down. The party before definitely didn't realize there was another group waiting for the large table, so they were really nice about leaving. It wasn't their fault or the waitresses fault, so we really had no complaints about that! It would have been nice if there was more room at the bar though because it was packed and we ended up just waiting outside even though it was pretty chilly. Once we were seated, the service was super fast and we all got our food really quickly. I got the shredded chicken tacos. They were really good, but the jalapeño made them pretty spicy. I definitely cannot handle spiciness, so I think next time I would order the tacos minus the jalapeños. Also when it says it includes avocado, it was basically only one slice per taco which was kind of a bummer. But besides that the tacos were really good! Other dishes our table ordered included the nachos. The nachos were huge and a bunch of people at our table got them and split them. If you wait for Happy Hour at 9 then they are cheaper. The beers are cheap as is, with some of them only $3 even when Happy Hour wasn't happening. The girl next to me got a cobb salad which looked really delicious, and the guy next to me raved about how much he liked his Jalapeño Egg burger. I like that you can substitute any patty with a veggie or turkey patty. We had a couple of vegetarians in our party so I was a little worried when I heard we were going to a burger place. But once I saw the menu I realized they had a ton of options for everyone. The staff was really friendly and they brought out a Sundae for my friend's birthday. There was also a really great live singer, and we really enjoyed her song choices. I really liked the atmosphere and would definitely come again, I just wish the restaurant was larger since it was so crowded!
(4)Julie J.
My server Brookes was amazing! The food is to die for. Every time i have a burger craving this is the place to be! I loved the bone marrow burger. So savory and juicy. Melts in your mouth. Love this place!!
(5)H S.
Nice place to have lunch without feeling like a tourist. Similar to father's office in LA but more selections of burgers. Large selection of burbon, Had the single malt from Oregon. ..not that good. Servers could do a better job hence the 4 star :)
(4)Mak H.
Love this place! Delicious food at reasonable prices, great wait staff, fantastic ambiance! I highly recommend. Right in the middle of downtown, easy parking, fantastic food and drinks. I suggest the nachos!
(4)Ashley B.
I have been here three times as of now and I'm ready to give my feedback as a food lover and cheeseburger connoisseur (in my mind anyways). The first time I came to Eureka I settled for a chicken sandwich and chose to have a salad as my side due to the extremely rigid diet I was on (think endless lean protein and an abundance of kale!). My server was friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. He recommended the butterscotch pudding which was good. Second time: I finally gave in and ordered the Cowboy burger (Shoestring onion rings, bacon, cheddar cheese, homemade beer barbecue sauce). I got the fries this time because I wanted the full experience. IT WAS DELICIOUS! I also asked for a side of the jalapeño infused bacon jam for dipping....so good. Third time: I ordered the cowboy again and this time I asked for the jalapeño bacon jam again and when I got the check I noticed that I had been charged .75 for the sauce which came in a little cup the same size as my ketchup...As someone who works with food, I am a firm believer that if something is going to cost the customer extra- it is important you be upfront and clear that you let them know there is an additional charge or fee. Plain and simple. I would definitely return to Eureka but I would ask for a different server based on that sneaky little charge and lack of integrity.
(4)Aaron L.
My burger was cooked perfectly medium rare (not dry) and the bbq sauce was great. They have a great rotating craft beer selection where I found the hard to find St. archer Mosaic DIPA. Only reason they only get 4 stars is that they served my the wrong beer & when I asked for the correct one they were hesitant to re pour. Also, our table could have used a bit of extra attention service-wise. Overall good experience with good ambiance. Prices were fair, and they had happy hour bacon Bloody Mary for on $5!
(4)Sterling J.
So I really used to like it here, but I won't go back. Happy hour starts at 2pm, we got seated at 1:55 pm. We ordered at 2:00 and got our drinks and appetizer at 2:15... We got charged full price because we were seated 5 mins before happy hour.... Even tho we didn't order till 2:00. We asked our waitress to adjust it and she said her manager said no. So sorry no tip and we won't be back.
(2)martin t.
The Pearl Street Blues Burger on medium patty was full of flavor and very filling. I substituted the fries with onion rings (extra $) which came in 3 but they were HUGE! Got the Sculpin IPA even thought I don't usually drink in the early afternoons. The only thing that's somewhat disappointing was the Eureka! truffle fries which came out to be partially soggy. However, it was an enjoyable experience overall. I'll definitely come back for sure.
(4)Bill P.
Once again had a hankering for a great burger and those outstanding truffle fries, all I can say is it's worth the 70 mile round trip to get it. I love this place. May have the best bloody Mary's in Santa Barbara, at $5.00 on weekends they shouldn't be missed
(5)Jennifer H.
A group of 25-30 of our company's (Citrix Online) Christmas party came in for an "after party" tonight. The staff was friendly & quick to set us up in the bar area while we patiently waited for tables to clear up. The hostesses are cute (FYI for the guys), and super sweet. Our server, Brooks (sp?) has been incredibly attentive to all of us (over half are tipsy) and even going out of his way to create separate checks for us. Pretty impressive for one server to meet the demands of such a happy & loud group with A SMILE. We ordered anywhere from apps like Chicken Nachos to salads like their Watermelon [Salad] to entrees like the King Crab Cake Sliders. The bar kept up with the various drinks we ordered, too. As everyone is paying & calling cabs, I see empty plates, big smiles and hear how great their after party meal was here at Eureka!
(4)Jacqui A.
This place is just what Santa Barbara needs! Great beer selection, super tasty food and very friendly and knowledgeable staff! I love going in for their "hoppy hour" and sitting on the patio. They have one in the afternoon and then again at night for discounted beers and apps. One of my favorite places in santa barbara!
(5)patty u.
Great food Good sized portions afforadable Quality ingredients BUT Not so good service We have been to their other locations before. Napa Burger Delish Cowboy burger pretty good Fig burger DeVine Iced tea would be nice if it had a flavor and was stronger Nacho average Nachos Bland Sweet potato fries fabulous bruschetta very tasty We would visit again because the menu is worthy but an Improvement of guest services would be greatly appreciated Smile like you like the job; even if you Dont Theres a tip involved you know My daughters burger was very salty; she's been to Eureka more often than I so she would know She asked for Two extra tomatoes and was given a limp small grilled tomato The waitress response 'this is all the cook would give you' REALLY? Goodbye Sta Barbara Eureka We wont be visiting again
(4)Ryan B.
I was eating in Eureka just yesterday and couldn't believe how awful the service was from our waitress. My friend and I ordered a burger each but were both shocked by not only how long it took, but also by the demeanor of the waitress who delivered it. The food was good but our server never came back to ask us if we needed anything else and rarely stopped at our table when we tried to call her over, multiple times. Maybe it was just a bad experience with one waitress, but I doubt we'll ever come back as a result. Management would be wise train their servers (or Nathalie who I believe was ours) to prevent other customers from leaving so dissatisfied.
(1)Tierra B.
Loved Eureka! I had the bruschetta, Mac n Cheese, and a fruity light colored beer that my server Danielle picked out for me. I described what kind of beers I usually like and she knew exactly which one to bring me. Ask for Danielle when you go in, she is really nice and knowledgeable :)
(5)Elle B.
Awesome spot for a double date. Their burgers are killer! Definitely worth the calorie splurge. Craft beer selection was great too.
(4)Victoria O.
I am downgrading to a 3 for two reasons: 1) They got rid of the best burger on the menu for non-bacon lovers: Caprese. Sounded bizarre--ingredients of a Caprese salad on a burger--but it was PURE heaven. 2) The basic burger is good but not nearly as good as American Ale. It's still a solid place: outstanding service, great salads, terrific appetizers, big list of wines and whiskey and beer. But the basic cheeseburger just lacks the X factor of "wow, this is amazing!" I added carmelized onions and they were just so-so and it was kinda dull. Boyfriend loves the fig marmalade burger--I'd hold the bacon--and will try it next time. Arugula, goat cheese and other stuff in including homemade fig marmalade jam. I like it. But notwithstanding the lack of glamour/oomph to American Ale (I'm not a dive bar girl and it's not a dive bar but it's dark without much ambiance), American Ale has replaced Eureka burger as my favorite burger in SB. High marks for Paradise but we just never go anymore. P.S. I'm still a fan but annoyed so changing rating to register my annoyance over the Caprese burger and the kinda blah basic burger
(3)aileen k.
My burger was practically charcoal and I told the server who told her manager. I just wanted to let them know, maybe give a heads up to the kitchen, I had no expectation of compensation. And yet the manager comped the burger. That more than anything else makes me willing to give this place another chance. It seems if people were constantly complaining, the manager wouldn't be so free with the compensation. Also, the fries were excellent and all the produce for the burger was fresh and delicious. Will try again.
(3)Mur B.
The best burgers ever. I love the tortilla burger! My biggest complaint is the music. It's loud and obnoxious. The manager claims that they can't do anything about it because corporate provides the playlist and volume. Too bad. I won't come here with friends because we can't talk. The age of the crowd didn't match the genre of the my music played. Just crazy.
(3)Sharon K.
Totally the best Happy Hour in SB! Loved my bartender Monica Monday! She recommend the best beer to pair with my dinner! She changed me from a vine lover to a grain loving romance! Friendly, fun, informative crew to make you feel like you're family! The "Cheers" of SB!!
(5)Raechel I.
My boyfriend and I happened to go on their 1 year anniversary. They had a delightfully, up beat, live band playing. It was busy but we didn't have to wait for a seat, which was nice. We ordered the Oso Buco Ribblets appetizer and the cowboy burger and shared them both. The ribblets were delicious!! The meat fell off the bones and the hot wing sauce that was on top was really wonderful. The dish reminded me of an elevated hot wings appetizer. The Cowboy burger was good, nice and big. The beef, cheese and bun were great quality. It was topped with crispy onion rings and bbq sauce. I would have perfected a little more sauce but over all it was a yummy burger. The fresh fries were bomb and complemented the burger! Both dishes were reasonably priced with good portion size. We didn't see our waiter much, but our drinks stayed full. When we asked for the check it came quickly. I will defiantly go back! Great vibe, good food, and nice location makes for a wonderful time.
(3)Dustin B.
I got a message from the management at Eureka asking me to give em another shot. Super polite, super professional. I finally got a chance to head back up, and it was great! The blue cheese/mushroom burger was unreal. Total 180 from last time. My issue last time was the rare burger and the lack of good service. Neither were an issue. In fact my burger was a PERFECT medium, and our server was great. Habit used to be my go to burger in SB, but I think I'm making a move. Always good to see solid management taking care of business.
(5)Julie M.
Love the jalapeño egg burger and pan-seared salmon. Awesome beer selection. Also great atmosphere and wonderful staff.
(5)Bridget M.
The food was really good. However, we ordered take out. We were staying in a Hotel. Things you need if you're going to eat : forks, condiments. For the salad we ordered, no utensils. For the corn dogs, no mustard. Even though we SPECIFICALLY asked for it. The basic standards were not met.
(3)Jared L.
One of the best burgers I've ever had! Came here on a date with my girlfriend and had a great time. For the appetizer we got the "Not your average nachos" which fits perfectly cause that's why I'm knocking one star off. They were definitely below average nachos. There was about 12 black beans on the plate, very little sour cream, and lots of empty chips left. But this place has THE BEST BURGERS IN SANTA BARBARA!!! The pearls street blues burger is outta this world and then my girlfriend ordered the Cowboy burger and it is also amazing! If your in SB give this place a try for sure. Just don't get your hopes up about the appetizers
(5)Randolf W.
Food was really good, and our waiter was great but the drinks are ridiculously overpriced. Yes you have lots of whiskeys, but that doesn't mean you should be charging $5 for one that a bar down the street has. I asked a bartender for a Rye suggestion, somewhere above well, but not top shelf, and he suggested two for my old fashioned. Then he came back and said he was out of both but he could make it with another Rye. Ha ands me my drink and it was $18?! Sorry but that's just bad bart ending and service trying to make a buck. I'd come back for the food but I'll make my way anywhere else for a drink
(2)Katie M.
We tried it again and once again are unhappy with the service and food. The hostess were awesome, but our server forgot about us multiple times and we had to flag her down just to get our order in after 20ish minutes. For food we got the grilled caeser salad and two different burgers. Let me just say if you like chopping your lettuce yourself and mixing the salad you'll like it. Honestly, I wish our server would have told us that's how it was prepared or I wouldn't have wasted $8 on it considering I can make them at home much better. The dressing also was very dry and placed at the bottom of a bowl so it was hard to mix it in. Our burgers and fries were decent, so that's why I am giving a two star rating. I'm really upset that we had bad experiences twice. We really wanted to enjoy this hip restaurant, but sadly didn't.
(2)Jazz M.
this place at best only deserves 2.5 stars solely because of their Happy Hour and That they offer it late night Happy Hour and because of their 2 good servers Stephanie and this one guy that looks like he should be in the 300 movie. Their riblets are bomb and so are the chicken nachos, ask for beans on the side they'll give you more beans than the teeny sprinkle that they norm put on them. Other than that "Eureka!" has greasy oversized nasty plain burgers that take forever to make and serve. Onion rings are huge and HUGELY disappointing. it once took a server 20mins to bring me a ranch I had asked to add flavor to my rings..and the server never gave me a refill I had asked of my iced tea.. and rudely dropped the check at my mother face up. not at all discreetly or even a thank you or enjoy the rest of your night.. I never wanted to go back til my mother bribed me and dragged me to their happy hour. I was mildly impressed but really it was Stephanie that wowed me and changed my mind. I love get and only sit in her section. EVERY Server except for the two I mentioned will ask you for a refill only never to be seen until they drop check or a dish. other than that eureka is an average place( unless you're in Stephanie's section or Sparta's section) if you are lookin for a delicious burger walk down to the habit, if you want a gourmet burger go to Lucky's or Jane
(3)Cindy B.
Done! Three strikes and you're out. First time there was when they were just open and they forgot my husbands entree entirely. Second time, I got sick. Tonight, I gave it one last shot, and waited just under an hour for a table to be disappointed once again. I wouldn't recommend to friends. If you want a good burger try American Ale, way better!
(1)Hannah L.
Food is damn good, I ordered the fig burger with sweet potato fries and a beer, tastes pretty much amazing. however it took them about 20 minutes to get me a beer, and they messed up my friends order. The staff is nice enough, but when I told them that they forgot a beer the blame was set on us. sure the music is just a bit loud but honestly not a huge fan of the waiting staff. overall ok experience. not going to recommend it based on the waitresses but the food is pretty prime. trying to get the waitress over at all is a hardship, we did sit in a corner booth which may be the reason for the slow service but honestly not too stoked...maybe don't offer that booth if you're going to ignore it? ***went back recently (7/22) and staff was slightly better. not as upsetting as the first time
(3)Catherine F.
I have never had a bad experience here. The food is always delicious, the service is great even during a lunch rush and the beer is great too!!
(5)Danny P.
I've been to this Resturaunt several times and have ordered an array of different entrees and appetizers. I have never been disappointed with a menu item and the bison burger and their wings are delicious. I highly recommend Eureka if you're getting together with friends and want to hang out and watch a game on one of their many televisions around the bar.
(5)Rob B.
Customer services isn't very good. I ordered a chicken sandwich, when i got back to the office I noticed my sandwich didn't have any chicken. Really. I called and asked about a new sandwich, they said it'd take 30 min since they're busy. What a joke.
(2)Jenn P.
We were doing some post X-mas shopping and decided to stop by Eureka for lunch. They were a bit busy, but said there was only a ten minute wait so we decided to put our name down. One neat thing about their restaurant is that they will text you an approximate wait time, and them inform you through text when your table is ready. This is nice because you do not have to stand there and wait. You are free to wonder around the mall or whatnot I the meantime. About ten minutes later we were seated outside. They have a nice little patio area, in which they allow you to bring your pet. We were offered menus and told our waitress was on her way. They offer a nice selection of burgers, salads, a few chicken and fish dishes, and a small assortment of sides (fries, onion rings, etc) About ten minutes later a waiter finally came by. I decided on a salad and the soup of the day, which was a turkey chili, and my dad went with the cowboy burger and fries. We also ordered a side of onion rings to share. The food was a bit slow to come out but it looked good. The salad was basic. The chili was really good. It was thick and flavorful. My dad said the burger was good also. The onion rings were a bit different than I expected ( it's four large rings instead of basket style) but they were good non the less. The only complaint was that the server was a bit vacant. She checked on us once in the beginning, but we did not see her again after that. We were finished and waiting on a box for about 10 minutes. When she finally reappeared and dropped the check we asked for a box and she said sure. It was another ten minutes before we saw her again. Overall it was a decent spot. Nice location and good food. They could use some work on service, but I would return
(3)Karen C.
The food is good, but don't expect good service. There always seems to be a wait, but there are plenty of tables. Once you sit down you never know what kind of service you are going to get. During my last visit, we had to ask our server for water three times. Each time she asked, she never brought us water and would ask us again if we needed anything. Go figure. Although the food came out in a normal time frame, everything else took forever like getting someone to take our order and to get our bill. Again the burgers and salads are good, but if you don't care about service then check it out.
(3)Jess H.
Just simply amazing. Best burgers in town. I highly recomend the fresno burger without the mustard, and the cowboy burger. I also enjoyed their sweet potato honey fries.
(5)Meg L.
Always a great place to come. The Hawaiian burger and the green beans are a must. Any burger actually. The fig one is YUMMMM. I am drooling just thinking about it. So bomb but always packed so make a reservation!
(5)Shaun K.
Went here for dinner last night with the wife. The ambiance is cool and the service is truly perfect. The food reminds me of a Santa Barbara version of Red Robin, but just a bit more upscale; definitely for foodies! The kitchen accidentally added bacon to my wife's burger (with a VEGGIE patty?), at which time our server Lizette corrected their mistake and we promptly had a new burger within two minutes! The manager (maybe owner?) Moses came to our table and apologized for the error and took really good care of us. We would have come back despite the mistake, but the level of service we received was equivalent to a fine dining restaurant. The dessert didn't look like much quantity wise, but it was the perfect portion and the taste was simply awesome. Definitely one of our top spots in SB, and it's nice that it's such a good burger spot. When we go back, we will try to get Lizette's table again since she's so sweet and genuine; you can tell she's excited about the menu and loves her job. Hurry up and go!
(5)Greg A.
Can't beat the cute waitresses, the Jalapeno Egg burger and the $3 Hoppy Poppy IPA. Also a great spot to watch football, they have all the games on, on mute.. so you can still talk to your friends without the game drowning out the conversation.
(5)James B.
The beer selection is solid, the environment is loud but classy, the service is quick and efficient, and always friendly but...The burgers here are life changing. My personal favorite is the Pearl Street Blues Burger because I love all things with bacon blue cheese and mushrooms but they have some very interesting culinary adventures made burger like the Fresno Fig Burger that actually has a nice fig jam on it. Not only the amazing quality burgers but it actually has restaurant type food as well which is equally awesome. The food is also fundamentally sound in addition to the preparation and execution, the meat is all grass fed and free range and for those who like the veggie things, there are a tasty salads and gluten free options for those who are so inclined. There is truly no downside here. Aside from my being appallingly addicted to this restaurant on a college student budget. Not that the price is bad, quite the contrary, I find it very agreeable. Moreover I keep trying to go back everyday of the week.
(4)Sonrisa R.
I've eaten at this restaurant many times since they opened, but today I found the food substandard. I ordered the pacific white fish tacos and was given little nuggets of sautéed fish with lots of diced mango. In the past it was a slice of filet. This was really disappointing.
(2)Taylor A.
So good!! The bruschetta appetizer with goat cheese rocked my socks off and the tortilla burger is one of the best burgers I have had in Santa Barbara! My friend had the Cowboy burger and equally enjoyed it. Great beer selection although I wish they had more hefweizen because that is my favorite. Service was impeccable. I highly recommend checking this place out if you are in Santa Barbara!! All around great!
(5)Simone J.
Dear Management- Who in the world thought it would be a good idea to get rid of the buffalo fire wing sauce?! Aside from the fact that it is a cardinal sin to not offer a buffalo wing option, it was my favorite all of all the sauces you offer, which frankly aren't anything to write home about (aside from the one you decided to stop making). Moreover, I used to eat the wing's fire sauce with burgers and the truffle fries too! No offense but the other spicy sauce options suck. Bring back the fire wing sauce! Stat. Sincerely, One Disappointed Sauce Connoisseur
(1)Jean G.
I have been several times now, and this place is awesome. They have unique, delicious burgers with flavor combinations that you don't find often, and a full selection of whiskey from top-notch, to old-school, to trendy. I've tried half the burgers on the menu and I would order every single one of them again, but my two favorites are the fig marmalade and catalina bison. Their french fries are thin and crispy - just the way I like them, and if you have a sweet tooth their sweet potato fries are drizzled with honey! The service is good, I can't think of anything that has ever gone wrong. The only drawback to Eureka! is that they do not take reservations and it can get really busy - so I wouldn't recommend large groups at the dinner rush on the weekends. If you have a party of two they usually work you in really quickly and I have never had to wait longer than 20 minutes, and in the mean time you can go shopping because they take your phone number and just text you when your table is ready! Or, you can sit and enjoy a drink at their bar while you wait - there is always sports on TV to entertain you.
(5)Marisol R.
I came to Santa Barbara hoping to eat and drink at Sandbar and it was closed. So we went to Eureka to try out their food. The menu was very simple and not many food items to choose from. Once we finally decided on our food we waited a long time for our food. The food was not very tasty and we were very disappointed. The service was also not good because they wouldn't check in on the table often. There was one couple eating at this restaurant at the same time as us. They were not satisfied with the food or service and left very upset. Save your money and go somewhere else!!!
(2)Taylor J.
The food was amazing I specifically love the burgers. It's not your usual burger joint definitely one of my favorites
(5)Jordan H.
Came here about an hour before closing a few months ago and very specifically asked the staff if they were trying to go home (which I would completely understand) or if eating food at this time would be ok. After being informed it wasn't a problem, and taking a seat, not only was my waiter completely miffed about serving me, but I continually heard both the waiter and the kitchen staff complaining about how terrible it was they had to cook my meal. (There were only about 5 tables total but other people were certainly eating as well) After a night of rude customer service, I could barely make it home before having the worst food poisoning I have possibly ever had. Instead of leaving a yelp review, I immediately contacted the owner with exact details as I felt this was somewhat deliberate - either my food was made purposefully bad or something was put in it. Although the owner originally seemed interested in getting to the bottom of this issue via email, once he saw that I might not press the issue further he went immediately back against his word, stopped emailing me and continued to run a poorly managed (possibly unhealthy) restaurant. There are very few restaurants in SB that I am completely scared of and this is certainly one of them.
(1)Maggie G.
I really enjoyed my first experience here. I only had the nachos but damn they were good! I also stole some french fries and they were also awesome. There was a check in deal when I went so my meal was basically free. Very cool vibe without being pretentious. A live band actually set up and played while we were there, which was really cool and mellowed out the atmosphere a little bit. Definitely will come again, I want to try a few of their burgers, and the service was really great.
(4)Vince N.
My favorite place! Great food, great beer selection, and great happy hour! Dollar off pints and pretty good app deals too. They consistently rotate about 15 beers and you can always try something new when you stop in. Not the best place for viewing sporting events with a group of people, as the bar area is pretty limited. But great burgers, great beer, and great apps. Oh yea, did I mention the whiskey too?
(5)Joshua G.
OK, so I caved and went back to Eureka ... I am happy to say the service is much better. This place easily could be 5 stars if they were just more consistent with their service. Also, I wish they would change the $3 beer ... Its been Fig. Mtn. forever, I don't really see the point.
(4)Jennifer S.
Came here with a group of friends hoping to have a good time. We didn't receive drinks for 30 minutes. We waited another 2 hours for our food, only to see the table next to us get their food first. They were incredibly rude to us when we pointed out the lack of service, with a hostess continually rolling her eyes at us when we asked for the manager and our check. It's a cool place but terrible service with a bad attitude. Minus my one star that Yelp forced me to give them.
(1)Joseph G.
A couple little hiccups with the service but everyone was super nice. Jalapeño Egg Burger, Truffle Fries and Tempura Green Beans... All DELICIOUS!
(4)A B.
Delicious!
(5)Jenn C.
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(4)Calli H.
I have been here quite a few times and am always impressed by the service. The past two times I have had the same server, Brookes, and both times suggested great new beers for me and my friend. The second time he recognized us and made the whole eating out experience more entertaining. Every time we are greeted quickly, have a great meal, and good beer.
(5)Elliot S.
The food is outstanding. Delicious burgers with an excellent selection of craft beers on tap. They have a great happy hour as well. On quarrel with the place is the service. Servers will always great you with a smile, are very kinda and have great input about the burgers and beer but when they get busy don't be shocked if you have to wait a little longer than average for service. Not the servers fault they just tend to get swamped! With all that said, it's highly recommended. Try the pearl street blues burger!
(4)Kristie C.
Burgers are amazing, but customer service could use some work. The fact that they don't take reservations makes it difficult for bigger parties, we had to wait 2 hours for a table only to be split up after they gave half of the table we were waiting for away. Would have been nice to at least get a free appetizer or some kind of compensation! I suggest taking reservations for bigger parties or at least on weekends, otherwise the food is great.
(2)Sergio O.
Good selection of beer. IPA are a good choice here. Staff is welcoming and accommodate your needs. The burgers are amazing! Great place to watch a game and have a great American burger!
(5)Nicole F.
Excellent service and VERY GOOD FOOD. Tried the tempura Green Beans- the beans were fresh and crisp but the tempura was a bit greasy. I tried the watermelon salad and WOW it was fantastic. My friend got the Chicken Satlimbocca Sammie and that tasted excellent as well. Overall a very cute place with tasty food. I will be back.
(4)Yelena K.
This place has yet to let me down. There is always at least a 20 minute wait but I think it's worth it. I might be behind the times but i love that they text you to let you to let you know your table is ready, very innovative/ convenient. Makes it easy to walk down the street to Elsie's for a beer while you wait( their bar is normally crowded) They have a wide variety of food choices which is refreshing. I've probably tried half of their specialty burgers and enjoyed every bite. I really like their bison burger and my boyfriend always compliments the fig marmalade. Also their sweet potato fries are to die for. Onion rings are good as well but they seem to skimp out on the portions with those. As far as service , I've had good and bad experiences there. It seems like they keep themselves pretty heavily staffed so generally the waiters are pleasant and knowledgable. I did go there once for lunch with some co-workers and their power was out. Despite the inconvenience and limited menu( they pretty much only had salads available) the server kept it calm and collected and we ended up having a great time. Got to try their Cobb salad which is another favorite for sure. Their beer selection is great and reasonably priced. Get the beer of the day which is normally the hoppy poppy IPA, great quality for an awesome price.
(4)Baby C.
I love their beer selection. Don't get the riblet appetizer.
(4)Sarah K.
Cool atmosphere, nice vibe to the place. That being said, the service was okay and the kitchen was really slow. The classic Eureka was a nice burger. My fries were so salty I couldn't eat them. My companion enjoyed his fish taco, but thought the ambience was a lot like Champs!
(3)David W.
Eureka! Is a great place for a burger (and more.). We had the Napa burger--both with a perfectly cooked beef and veggie patty. Also try the traditional Eureka burger. Special alert for bourbon fans--great selection of high end whiskies including Van Winkle--sample it while you can--hard to find!
(4)Gene R.
Service was atrocious! Appetizer: Truffle fries didn't taste fresh and were quite overdone Main meal: We waited over 45 minutes for our watermelon salad and fig marmelade burger. During this, we had NO service - NO ONE came by to check on us. We were just about ready to get up and ask for our bill when the food arrived. Food wasn't bad, but the poor service killed our experience.
(1)Michael V.
Great food, great beer and had a great server named Britney. She is awesome, every time my beer was almost done she would ask if I wanted another. Best server
(5)Lupita D.
Ordered the Fig Marmalade Burger, medium rare. Yum! A combination I never thought would be good. Sweet and savory. Definitely recommend that one. The meat was okay, just the way I ordered it. Would go again to try the other concoctions they have on the menu. Place was busy on a Sunday. Loud place, but pretty decent burgers.
(4)Joanne P.
I read some of these reviews and am shocked this place only has as many stars as it does. The food here is sooooo good and we love that you can pick your own micro brews for the sampler. It's a fun bar like atmosphere and loud and the waiters always look so busy...because they are! I asked for a side of some dipping sauce which I got once I'd finished my fries- otherwise was too full to continue...But I'm not going to ding them on their rating because of it. Hands down 5 Stars and love that they have Grass fed Beef. I rarely eat red meat...but when I do it's places like Eureka!
(5)Michael K.
The waitresses here all wear yoga pants.
(5)Astrid S.
I have been to Eureka twice now, once for late night drinks a few months ago with coworkers and then with my husband for dinner. When I went for drinks, the service was fast, the drinks were great and I was overall pretty happy. I've been wanting to eat dinner there for a while, so off we went this past Friday evening. We were able to walk right in for a table at about 5.30, which was great because I'd heard the wait can be pretty lengthy. But, we were seated right by the bathrooms even though plenty of other tables were open. We were also sitting right next to a really rowdy bunch of people. More about that later. Their happy hour deals on food are pretty good, but we chose to skip appetizers and just get our mains. The Mister got the tortilla burger, and I got the saltimbocco chicken sandwich. My sandwich was pretty good, the Mister also enjoyed his burger. He said the jalapeno in the burger gave it a pretty good kick but nothing too crazy. He also enjoyed his brown ale. A downer on his meal, however, was the massive hair he found in his fries. Our server did take care of it right away though, and the floor manager took it off our bill. The ambiance overall is fine, but it is way too dark in there!! Music was good though! Ok, let me get back to the people who were seated next to. At first we thought they were just regulars who were being obnoxious but then we figured out that they were a bunch of people who worked there. One of them was really drunk and it wasn't fun being next to them. As we were leaving, they were loudly discussing their paychecks. One other gem to share about their employees - As I was walking into the ladies room, a server walked right out a stall and back out onto the floor without washing her hands. Yuck. Overall, I walked in pretty excited to eat there and walked out pretty underwhelmed.
(2)Justin M.
Party of 12, we were told the wait would be 1 hour. An hour and a half later they told us they only had room for 5. I will never go here again. Horrible customer service.
(1)Steve L.
I've been going to Eureka since the week of their soft opening and prior to last night, each experience has been outstanding. Unfortunately, last night I brought a group of coworkers visiting from out-of-town for a meal and the service was a complete trainwreck. One member of our party didn't receive his first drink order for over 30 minutes.. the food even beat his drink to the table. Three different waiters were asked for help, but despite promises to "take care of it right away" the drink just never showed up. Evenutally we had to get the manager involved... no one should have to do that just to get a drink delivered to their table! It was mind-boggling that such a simple task could turn into such a resounding, multilayered failure. It's a shame that I can no longer recommend this restauarant, because their beer and whiskey selection is excellent and the food is good. But the service needs serious work and I won't be taking another chance on it any time soon.
(1)Patrick W.
The jalapeño egg burger is magical. Plain and simple. Osso bucco riblets? Yes, magical too. Had the sweet whiskey...pretty good and some IPA that knocks my socks off. Will be back again and again. New favorite hangout. Plus the design and decor is just awesome. Good vibes are here.
(5)Amanda P.
I can't ever order anything other than the Fig Marmalade Burger because I love it so much. Such a great burger with the perfect combination of the marmalade, arugula, tomatoes, goat cheese, and bacon...loved it all. All sides are really good too..fries, cinnamon honey sweet potato fries, onion rings, and even the salad. Service was okay - not terrible, but not great either..everything just takes forever, but it's because they are always busy. The food is worth it!
(5)Vivian W.
First off, I should admit that I am a huge fan of Eureka's veggie burger patty. It's made of a combination of beans and beets (I believe) and is unlike any other veggie patty I've ever had. The Santa Barbara location does not disappoint, my "The Original" burger with veggie patty was made very promptly, the fries were delicious (as always) and the hot water I requested (it was cold for SB that day) was delivered with a smile, honey and lemon! So awesome. I had not even imaged that water could come with sides. The only downside is that the burger isn't *dirt cheap* but hey, the location is awesome, the atmosphere nice, the service friendly and the food fantastic. I'll take it.
(5)Christopher S.
Good place, a little overpriced, but what do you expect from a burger joint near state st.
(4)KYLE C.
Great beer, great food, great staff!! The staff at eureka burger in Santa Barbara made a great day for us! Everything from the truffle fries, to the burgers, to the nachos were awesome. The beer list is legit and always some great rotating handles being introduced. What more can you say.... 5 stars bar none.
(5)Jack N.
I was sitting there, enjoying my tortilla burger, and thought we could use one in Turlock. Then I realized it was the same as The Dust Bowl, which is awesome. Great stop just off State Street.
(5)Theresa V.
Meet a friend here for hoppy hour. It's right on the street and it's loud with traffic during that time. Other than that noise, the ambiance of the place was nice. The waiters were friendly and attentive. Only got their happy hour appetizers - the osso buco riblets, bruschetta, and the truffle fries with a few cocktails. The riblets were not what I expected - although they were tender and fell off the little piece of bone they were attached to, they were drowned in buffalo sauce. The truffle fries were fine, nothing extraordinary, but a good dish to munch on. Bruschetta was my favorite of the three - good flavor and a layer of blue cheese or cream cheese before the tomatoes were stacked on gave it depth. I got one of their burgers to go for my husband at home which he said was delicious so I'll probably try to the burgers next time I'm there.
(3)Nathan P.
Went here last night to grab a few beers. My buddy had raved about his experience at other Eureka's and I had high hopes. The beer list is great, among the top two or three in SB and not overpriced. $3 Hoppy Poppy last night is darn cheap by SB standards. The beer selection and pricing was the upside. The appetizers, ambiance, lighting and noise level were all down sides. Food: We had an order of the corn dog pops and sweet potato fries. The emphasis was really on sweet on both of these, with honey and cinnamon on the fries and very sweet hot dogs in the corn dogs, almost dessert dishes both. Ambiance, Lighting and Noise: Eureka was nice coming in, the lights were up, and although noisy it was tolerable. After being seated and getting our beers, the lights were totally turned off when the reggae band started and it became a loud, dark, music venue and lost the appeal of a hip beer bar and burger instantly. I'm glad I wasn't eating because it would have ruined the meal not being able to see what I was eating. The music was excessively loud and conversation at our table ceased and communicating with servers became difficult. I'm hoping the lighting and noise levels were opening night festivities. With live acoustic music and the lights on this will become a great dinner destination, otherwise this will be a very solid happy hour hangout and that is it.
(3)Tom B.
Here's the breakdown: decent food, frankly indecent price, and literally the three worst consecutive service experiences I've ever had in my life. I write this review shortly after my third visit to this restaurant/bar. Here are my experiences one at a time: 1st time. I went with a group of (all male) friends and my girlfriend. The waitress, one of those cackling, dumb blonds, with a fake plastic smile, went around the table taking orders and completely skipped my girlfriend (how is that possible? I don't know) and without asking the standard "is there anything else I can get you guys" so that we can alert her to the fact that she'd skipped a member of our party, ran off. I had to track her down to get her to come back and take my girlfriend's order. It took her about 3 minutes to find her way back at which point she took the order and was on her way. Now... One would think that if she had placed the separate order 3 minutes after the first then the food from that order would come out about 3 minutes after the first order's food. Wrong... I am sorry to say. All of the gentlemen at the table got their food (I got the slider sampler, can't remember which ones but they were all satisfactory). My girlfriend was polite and told us to go ahead and not to wait, so we ate. More than 10 minutes later (and I daresay we were all but finished eating by then) the girlfriend's food came out. During this whole process there was maybe one "oops" but never an apology. You'd think that would be the last time I'd ever go to that restaurant, but I am sad to say, I foolishly gave it a second (and third) shot... 2nd time. I arrived before my friends and had a drink at the bar. The bar tender was nice enough. Nothing special. Friends arrived, we ate. Service, blahhh, food, nothing spectacular. Very pricy for two beers and a burger. 3rd (and final) time. A friend's band was playing here (this being the only reason I'd ever have set foot in the place again). I was waiting at the bar for SOMEONE, ANYONE to pay attention to me. The bar tender near my end, some rude blond woman with absolutely terrible tattoos, was finishing up giving the only other two patrons at my end of the bar their credit cards back and was taking her sweet ass time with it at that. She kept her back to me the whole time. Another bartender made eye contact with me but was busy pouring beer for tables (on a side note, it's sort of frustrating the way that their system works in that when a table places a bar order, a bar tender sees to it and ignores all of the patrons at the bar). So at the time, there was a 1:1 ratio of bartenders to patrons but still no one seemed to notice that I had cash in hand and obviously hadn't been helped. Anyway, the guy made eye contact, no smile, no hello, was too busy, and went on his merry way pouring drinks. Whatever. I look back over at the bar tender who had been helping the gentlemen settle their checks and saw she was now wiping the bar, still keeping her back to me. She went to finalize the credit slips or something. She was clearly doing busy work. Then she tried to walk right past me and head to the other side of the bar. At this point, still no "hello," or "I'll be with you shortly," and my end of the bar was completely cleared out except for myself and this terrible bar tender. It had literally been about five minutes at this point I'd been standing there waiting for her to MAKE EYE CONTACT, say "hello," "have you been helped?," anything but ignore me. I am fed up and as she tried to slink by, nose in the air, to go off somewhere else and neglect some of her other duties, I say, "Excuse me! Do you work here?!" Finally, got her attention. She says, quite rudely, and I quote, "Yeah. What do you want?" I place my order (finally) and about 10 minutes after first stepping up to the bar, (finally) have a cold beer in hand. I regret to say that I tipped the standard dollar per drink but immediately after having done so regretted it. I left the tip but hope that this review makes its way to her and the management so that they both know she should be fired. Quite frankly, all but one of the six people who have ever served me at Eureka should fired. Both from their jobs and then from a cannon into the sun. At this point, I can assure you all that I will never, ever return to this place and suggest that you all save yourselves the time, money, and effort and do the same. Thanks for reading.
(1)Jessica C.
Great burger flavor combinations ( I had the pearl street blues burger and my husband had the napa valley burger). The beer selection was great and affordably priced ($3-$8). Definitely will come back again!
(4)Maria L.
I have to say this is one of my favorites. The food is a little on the heavy side for me, but its absolutely delicious. It's always difficult for me to choose something because I always want 2-3 appetizers with a main dish, but its a little on the pricey side. Great place to eat with friends.
(5)Jonathan B.
I have been to this place 3 times now and have to say their burgers are just incredible! The service has always been on point, and their beer, wine and whiskey selection is top notch! Our servers name was Doug, and he suggested we mix and match some of the best burgers on the menu and they were delicious!!! Fried egg with onion rings on a burger... a must visit when your in Santa Barbara!
(5)Paul K.
Great food and burgers and I LOVR that they have hoppy poppy on their rotating handle for $3 80-90% of the time. Service can be five stars, but usually is 3-4 stars.
(4)Lynn O.
For a burger joint this place gives major attitude-they act like they are a five star restaurant. Rude hostesses and management for just "ok" food. Forget about customer service because it's not high on their priority list, especially if you have small children or request a certain table. I am a local, not a tourist, and have attempted to eat here three times and each time is more painful than the last. They have definitely never heard the golden rule "the customer is always right". Don't subject yourself to a stressful experience. Go somewhere else. It's just burgers and beer.
(1)Candice V.
Glory glory hallelujah!! The third time is a charm for Eureka, apparently! I had a disappointing first visit here in January and an equally disappointing second visit at the La Jolla location earlier this month, which made me wonder what the heck all these positive reviews are for. I gave the SB location another shot last Friday because my friends adore the place, and I finally got the experience I have been searching for! My group of 4 others and I enjoyed some Sculpin and Racer 5s (YEESSSSSS!) while waiting at the bar for our table. We were seated in about 10 minutes, which was when we met our strangely jumpy yet cute and attentive server. My boyfriend and I split the corn dog lollipop appetizer, which was overpriced for the size but delicious nonetheless. And then, the burgers came. I was practically biting my nails waiting, as I still couldn't understand how everybody I know gushes over their fantastic burgers while I'm eating one that is extremely unmemorable. I've had the Maui and the Italian Caprese, and this time I tried the Fig Marmalade burger with fries on the side. OOOHHHH GOOODNESS. So good!!! That bacon jam spread is incredible! And I hate arugula but somehow it was bearable with the other ingredients. My only gripes are that the patty was a little overcooked (I order medium and it always comes out with no pink here) and that there was a ton of fries but they were all TINY. Overall, a successful dining experience though! My boyfriend ordered the bison burger and enjoyed it equally as much. In fact, he liked it so much that within 15 minutes of leaving he ate the half of my burger that I had boxed up - BIG FREAKING NO NO IN MY BOOK but that's another story :P I agree with some other reviewers that Eureka, as a new establishment, has a few kinks to work out, but this visit combined with my unexpected (and impressive) communications with guest services on Yelp gave me promise that they will get there!
(4)Kit K.
I came in to eureka the other day for a late lunch and tied the napa burger. It was awesome! My server nate was a really helpful and picked me out a great beer. The 24 orange wheat, you should stop by and check this place out. I'm sure to come back.
(5)Juliene A.
Awesome burgers...awesome place!!! Love it here!
(5)John O.
Beer is great. Burgers are great. A good meal to eat before a movie downtown. Only complaints I would have that the store is a bit too crowded, but really, with food this good and beer to match why would it not be.
(5)Charlene R.
I came back here and they step up ther game the service was better and the food was good.
(4)Katie K.
Holy Moly! Amazing cocktails. (I suggest the bourbon "sour".) The food is great. I haven't had a burger I didn't like. The sweet potato fries were good, but they put some sort of maple sauce on them. I get them plain and they are way less sweet and much better. The service is hit or miss. The food is great. The ambience is fun but loud. Definitely not a good place for a date. More a place to go with friends.
(4)N H.
I'm not sure what I was expecting, maybe gourmet burgers, at least great fries. But I was disappointed on both accounts. Cons: - I had a burger with a turkey patty which was on the dryish side and a tad salty tasting. Not terrible, but I wouldn't order it again. The turkey burgers across the street at Silver Greens are much more moist and tasty. - The fries looked good. However, they were mushy and cut very short in length, which made them difficult to eat. - It was very loud inside the restaurant. You had to raise your voice to be heard across the table. - Burgers cost $10-11. This is on the high side, especially for a burger that wasn't that great. Pros: - Very friendly employees and staff. - Good burger bun, but not good enough to save the burger. I think this is only the 3rd or 4th day they've been open, so it's possible they are experiencing growing pains. This place seems to have potential, but they already have a number of locations. What we experienced today might just be the best they can do...
(3)EmilyRobin G.
Loved my server! Amanda made the experience. I'm a vegetarian who reluctantly came to this burger spot with my boyfriend and his crew, not only was there live music and a generally fun atmosphere, but our service was really above and beyond. Per her suggestion i got the quinoa market salad that featured local ingredients and was really satisfying. She was also super friendly and has infectious positive energy, despite how busy it was that evening. I was really pleasantly surprised by the entire experience. (A full bar with craft beer and local wine options didn't hurt either)
(4)Sean N.
Love this place. Come here often and had only one single bad experience with a server who was covering a lunch break. Mentioned it to our server Bri once she came back from her break and she took care of everything! Food is awesome. Drinks are awesome. Staff are awesome!
(5)Jason G.
If you are changing extra fkr the onion rings make sure you serve them warm or hot and make sure there are more than four. The wings lacked BBQ flavor and were similar to Costco frozen wings. Not bad but not 9.00 wings. The Cowboy BBQ burger was consistent as it lacked a BBQ flavor. It did come with more onion strings than the upgraded onion rings. Not worth it. Wont last. Could walk here but will pay the gas and drive past to Padaro Beach Grill.
(2)Lisa S.
Great food; best burger in town, but the wait staff sucks. Asked the server to close the door, and she responded with a condescending response about how she has to go in and out because there are tables outside, (yeah, I know there are tables outside,, close the door, that's what I asked). Also, our server only had 3 tables, but still couldn't see that we were finished with our food, and ready for the check. We had to ask another server for the check. While the food is good, management needs to hire wiser, kinder, more mature wait staff. These cute, rude, snarky, 20-something college kids need to go!
(3)Rose T.
Food great- service NOT. Went in to enjoy dinner and drinks with a friend- we are both in the customer service industry locally, and have to say service was definitely not up to standard. I understand this is a new establishment, but as you watch your server, not 1 but all eat off another patron's plate- EW! As they were serving us, they would stop by a friends table and pick off their plate sitting, right next to us- so gross. Having to wait for silverware and napkins was also annoying. The place was packed, has a good vibe, good live music, but the servers are awkward, kind of lurk around the table not anticipating your needs. I did appreciate the manager asking two drunken guys that were harassing our table.... now if he could just get ahold of his staff's hunger problems...
(1)Ana C.
One of the BEST burger places you can find. I was only there for vacation but omg I would so go back just to go to this place. Eureka come to Austin, Texas! I miss you! :)
(5)Yunia L.
Love the yelp coupon. All of our food was delicious and servers were so attentive. I loved the napa burger, the tacos on appetizer menu and the beer during happy hour is a great price and tasty!
(4)Charlie P.
Had the Cowboy Burger and it was awesome. Loved the choose your own beer tasting, lots of great craft beers to choose from! Was really busy, which makes sense with the great food and location so plan ahead as they don't take reservations
(4)Doug B.
I love the gourmet burgers and diverse selection of craft beers and whiskey that allow for endless pairing combinations.
(5)Hailee K.
I have had a high quality experience both times I have had dinner at Eureka. Friendly staff. and good food. the cobb salad is great! Plus its one of the few nice places that stay open late in Santa Barbara, as it is a small town. A wonderful new addition the Santa barbara food scene.
(4)Alex G.
I read it was voted best burger joint in SB. I stopped by for lunch with the fam. I checked in with Yelp and got a free appetizer. We ordered the nachos and they were delicious. Wifey ordered the marmalade burger and loved it. Great lively atmosphere. I agree with the rest of SB.
(5)Amber G.
I have returned for the fourth time because the manager personally addressed my feedback and I was curious to know if the fries came out hot this time. While not "HOT," they were definitely warm and a far cry from the cold ones we got previously. What was important to me and what I appreciate is the personal note I got from the manager regarding my previous experience. He is obviously attentive to customer feedback and service and I only wish this attention was shared by other restaurants. So thank you! I really like the rotating beer selections but wish there was literature available for them. I ordered the sampler from the rotating beer menu and the waiter didn't know anything about them and said there was no literature to read about the breweries they came from. I think this is a shame. How about a small card for each beer that the customer can read while sampling it? Otherwise, how about some more mature servers that can perhaps teach the younger ones proper serving etiquette and technique? I think this could help define the establishment and improve quality of service. It would also help to alleviate the price point of the food.
(3)V A.
Different and interesting burgers on menu.Meat seems to be very good quality, buns are brioche. Cost for burger with fries is around $11. Good beer menu. Fun, lively vibe- noisy and crowded. Lots of TV's with all kinds of sports playing. Been twice- liked it the first time better. All in all, a good place, but a bit pricey.
(4)Michael K.
the location is great and their burgers are really not worth the wait. we waited about one hour to get in and the service is very courtious and nice, but none the less i will not wait again.
(3)Andre N.
I have wanted to try this place since it opened as I am always searching for new "Burger" places that are a little on the gourmet side. I wasnt too concerned about the price, as more of the quality. My wife had the regular burger with fries and I had the Cowboy with onion rings. We ordered lemonade to wash it all down and while being hot, I sucked mine down rather quickly. Waitress walked by 5 times and several of those, as she walked by, she looked at the table and i was in hopes of getting a refill. NOPE. I had to ask another server for a refill which she quickly brought. Food arrived and looked appetizing, and was ready to dig in. 3 onions rings where the batter which would literally fall apart when you took a bite. the spicy ranch cup was only about 1" round to dip a 3" onion ring, lame. Burger was decent but lacked seasoning and hardly any "maybe a dollop" of BBQ sauce when this is a "Cowboy" burger, nothing else but meat, cheese, onion straws and some bacon, rather dry and flavorless. Wife couldnt even eat her burger as tasted like eating air. Fries tasted old and like they had freezer burn. On the other hand, decor was nice, good selection of beer and whiskey and manager did a lot of walking around not checking on the guests to see if "everything" was ok. First and last time, was really hoping for a new spot to eat downtown. I'm not a food, but if I am going to spend $30 for two burgers and a fountain drink, I expect more. Chubbies is less than half the price and twice as good.
(2)Gary S.
Good food. When you consider the location (Paseo Nuevo) and the quality, the price of the food can be justified. I enjoyed my veggie burger. The red beet patty was better tasting than I thought it would be. It added a good tasting layer to the fresh bread and vegetables. The service was very good. We got there at 11:40am for lunch and were the first ones there. The place started filling up quickly after we got our seats. I saw the comments others left on the service and since this was our first time there, not sure if they change or we just got lucky. I will update this when we go back.
(4)Liz R.
the wings were so good!
(4)joe k.
Decent place to grab a burger for lunch - good selection of beers on tap - i've been told that they do whisky tastings too!
(3)J D.
Food good. Service lacking. Try other Eureka locations before you decide.
(2)Keri R.
As a regular at Eureka I find it hard to say anything bad! The atmosphere, food, and drinks are one of a kind. I order pretty much the same thing every time I go, jalapeno egg burger. Perfect "breakfast burger" to go along with the BEST bloody mary's I've ever had. The only bad thing about them is they're served only Saturday and Sunday! The music is low but the variety is great and really adds to the environment. The servers are always super friendly, and the bar staff are always extremely personable! Eureka is great for just about any situation. A Friday night spot, date night, or even football Sunday! If you haven't been to Eureka, GO NOW, seriously what are you waiting for?
(5)Xavier L.
The burgers are yummy. We loved the more extensive beer selection. The mac n cheese has changed. The images are not accurate. This place was good enough for us to look and see if there was once closer to home. There is!
(3)Levi R.
I enjoy the beer, the burgers, and the ambience. Great place to have dinner and spend some time with the people I care about. Very enjoyable.
(4)Noelle S.
Food is just OK-- but there are a lot of beers and whiskeys.
(3)Vanessa A.
Kody is the absolute best server ever!!!!!!! I worked at a Brewery/Concert Hall/Restaurant and no server I knew or even myself was as quick, kind, and FUN!!!!!! It was my friends 21st birthday and Kody made it fun, and unforgettable! We will always come to Eureka when we visit SB and we will now be going to Eureka in our home town San Luis Obispo more often but it won't be the same without Kody!! We love you!!!
(5)Jim B.
I'm a fan of this place, not the best burger I've ever had but the Cowboy burger is definitely one of the best you can get in town. It's always really busy so make sure you get there early to reserve a table!
(4)Sarah B.
My husband and I go to this place for the good beer and the Fig Goat Cheese Burger. Anytime we try another burger, we regret it. The other burgers are average, but the Fig and Goat Cheese is 5 stars!! Also, it is very busy, but the service is good.
(4)Jenn K.
I went back and had a Cobb salad. It was really good - fresh, clean and generous in size. And the service staff are super friendly.
(5)Tiffany B.
Delicious, I had the pacific white fish tacos. Awesome mixture of mango and ginger inside, it was a very very different taste that was stellar. My friend ordered the strawberry summer salad which was a great size, and tasted great. Over all I loved the place.
(5)Sunny K.
Amazing burger! I got the fig marmalade burger and it was very good. The only down side is the price. Very pricey, but gourmet burgers!
(4)Ally P.
I love Eureka and go here all the time but try and only go for lunch or early dinner because waiting for a table at night can be close to two hours on a weekend. My favorite burger is the Fig Marmalade Burger, Absolutely to die for! Their buns are amazing but I often opt for a naked burger instead which comes with lettuce tossed in a light dressing. On the side you have the option of fries, sweet potato fries, onion rings or salad. I get salad with blue cheese dressing. Very yummy! And they have Telegraph California Ale on tap, my favorite! Also, those of you who like to add hot sauce to everything, they have an amazing sauce they put on their wings and it is awesome on burgers/fries. Oh! They are also pet friendly! You can bring your dog on the patio.
(5)Brett D.
Amazing restaurant! Best burgers in town. Whiskey, beer, and other cocktails are fantastic. Also, a great place to watch a game. Chris was a great server and he really made our experience good. Will definitely be back again!
(5)Andrea S.
My friends and I came across Eureka during their soft opening for family and friends. We went in anyway and they basically catered to our every need. We sat at the bar and got to experience the pleasure of Johnny and Sarah, two excellent staff members. The food was good, the drinks were good, the beer was amazing and we all loved the live music. We will definitely be coming back.
(5)Gene P.
i've had many burgers in my lifetime - this is up there. the jalapeno egg burger is worth the trip alone. pair it with some eureka truffle fries and one of their many excellent beers on tap and you're good to go. went here with a big group of friends on vacation and they were able to accommodate my group. i've been to many gastropubs and have been unimpressed - i was very impressed with eureka though. this place is great and definitely not sloggy.
(5)Kyle D.
Came in to eat last night, live music played by the local Fire Department Band was great. Although busy, packed with a full house, i was still able to eat and get out in about 45min. Me and my cousin ordered the nachos as an appetizer guacamole on the side it came out quick before i could finish my first beer, they have a very large selection to choose from. I ordered the cowboy burger tortilla wrapped no onions my cousin had the maui wowi food took about 15min to come out, i recommend either choice, we payed our bill and left no problems. service was great food was delicious, will return again im sure.
(5)Bebe W.
This would be 3.5 stars. The service was pretty good. The burger was okay - better than fast food places, but not as good as the Counter burger chain. We got the original burger, and the fries were kind of soggy. I would come back again though, to try a different flavor and see if that might be a better experience.
(3)Michael T.
I was hearing mix reviews from other locals, most not so great. But it's a new place in town so my wife and I gave it a try. We came here for lunch on a weekday and the place was really busy for lunch! We opted for the bar and the service was terrific! Had a great time and the food was excellent. We will definitely be back.
(5)Bill P.
I have eaten here twice, both times outside, so I can't talk about dining room service or bar service. I am not overly demanding or critical and I always tip 20% for good service. Yesterday afternoon I did something I've never done before and that is tip $1 on a check for two lunches with beverages for poor service. It was a simple order: 2 of their burgers, both substituting other sides for the fries as advertised on the menu, and one "hold the mushrooms". A beer and an iced tea. It was somewhat busy, so we expected the food to take a little longer, but when it did come both plates had fries, with no substitutes in sight; the re were also mushrooms on one of the burgers. We told the food runner it was incorrect and that I needed a cole slaw and the other plate needed a salad, and hold the mushrooms. When a third person brought back the plates, I still had fries and no cole slaw, and my burger was warmish, but not hot. She told me not to worry, they'll just bring out a plate of cole slaw. It finally came (brought by yet another server) after I had eaten half of my burger. Yes, they apologized, but it was very weak and seemingly insincere. One employee came over and took my friend's empty beer glass away without a word; you would think they would at least ask if he'd like another, but no. IMO the issue here is a lack of experienced servers and management. They also have too many people serving a table so that one doesn't know what the other is doing, or has done/not done. The food is not bad, rather a good choice for a bite while shopping, but I'm on the fence as to whether I will go back. Maybe third time will be the charm ?
(2)Kim C.
Fig burger is amazing and has a great kid menu (no high chair though).
(4)Adrian S.
I was very disappointed with the service today our server Danielle was not on point. My family and I went in for lunch around 3 pm today. It was really slow so it's not like she was busy handling a rush. To start we waited for about 10 min for her to come get our drink order. I ordered a Maui burger and I asked her to bring mustard with that! Our food was dropped off by a really nice gal with a huge smile on her face. Our server kept passing by but she failed to come check on us. She finally made it to our table to see how things were going I asked her if she could please bring mustard. She went to the back and asked Someone else to bring it. Meanwhile she was still walking back and forth she probably walked passed our table 4 times. 10 min went by and some other guy brought it to me. By this time my burger was cold. She also failed to refill our drinks I had to ask twice for a refill. She obviously lacks experience refills and checking in are the basics! The only time she smiled was when she dropped off the check. She must of thought that would get her a good tip. I usually give 20% if the service is great. She was lucky I left 12%.
(1)Claire C.
Awesome food!! Service was a little mixed up for their grand opening but they were very generous about their mistakes. Best burger joint. New SB hot spot for sure. Going back for happy hour after work!
(4)Kristi D.
Attended grand opening and loved it! Delicious food, amazing cocktail list & spectacular ambience!! Will definitely go back!
(5)Mandy C.
Overrated. Nuff said.
(3)Melissa N.
The Kale Salad is great! The beers are good too. The service at the bar is SO slow. The service when sitting down at a table seems to be way better. Great happy hour prices. I'll be back.
(3)Andrew G.
Extremely average. The onion rings had no taste to them and required a ton of sauce to make them appealing, however the BBQ and ranch couldn't beat McDonalds.
(1)Cynthia M.
Great burgers! Need to go back after the "newness" wears out. Love all the beer selections and the decor.
(4)Feliz M.
Just finished my first meal here. Ordered the veggie burger and all I have to say is that beet patty is delicious! Happy with the beer selection, they have a wide selection of beers on tap and a list of ten that are supposedly supposed to rotate weekly. This is only the second day of business for them so obviously the servers and entire staff are still trying to find their groove, but service was good and very friendly. Seems like a good place to have dinner with big groups or just enjoy after work beers with friends. I look forward to more dinners here.
(4)Jen C.
ok, So I have given them another chance. The Cowboy burger is just too good to resist! I feel like they are trying harder! I have been back 2 more times, and the wait time was getting better along with the service. I feel that management is trying to take criticism constructively, and they read the reviews and are working on the problems. They are still a little slow on refilling the drinks, but overall, I didn't feel ignored by the staff like we had been on previous visits. It's a work in progress, but I think they are getting there! It's worth a try!
(4)Tina J.
Food is good quality and decent selection. If you have an interest in craft beers or bourbon definitely check this place out.
(4)Bob L.
Food (bison burger) was great. Beers and single malt were money! Our server, Sam, rocked it! Personally, I think it's overpriced, but hey....it's a gourmet burger place in Paseo Nuevo....so what should I expect, right?
(3)Jennifer Z.
every burger at eureka is great but if you are vegetarian do not eat there because their veggie burgers are a weird red and taste like nothing that will ever satisfy you.
(3)Alan G.
We have been to Eureka three times but we won't go back again. Each time the food has been very good but the service has been horrible. Today we waited fifteen minutes just to get our drinks and two out of our four food orders were wrong. They seem to be doing fine despite the terrible service, so they have little incentive to improve.
(2)Jen B.
Food is good. Or...was good. Tonight we went in for dinner. We've been to Eureka over 10 times, at least. The food is always good. Until tonight. My husband and I, taking advantage of their happy hour, ordered their nachos. We've had them before and they are yummy. But tonight, instead of cubed moist chicken they gave us soggy, shredded, crock-pot like chicken. Also, the nachos are supposed to come with beans. I counted the beans.......there were 7 total beans (I sent it back asking for more beans and my plate came back with MAYBE 12 beans). Flavor was lacking. My son ordered the corn dog pops. He loves their cheddar-IPA sauce. Our server did not tell us that the restaurant no longer made this sauce (despite us requesting two sides of it), and instead brought two sides of spicy mustard sauce (he's a little kid! What was the thinking there??). I have one other complaint that I have felt for awhile, that being that the service is T.E.R.R.I.B.L.E. Don't go in there expecting to get your drinks in a timely manner. You are lucky if you get them before your meal. And even more lucky if a server comes up to you to take your order at all.
(2)Billy M.
I am a umami kind of guy but sorry to say umami u have been beat eureka kills it bomby!!!!
(5)Kerry B.
Amazing Gourmet Burgers, the flavor's are amazing! I definitely recommend going, you will not be disappointed! And the beer selection is awesome! It's definitely going to become a regular pit stop for me.
(5)Frances J.
I stopped in at Eureka on Thursday, 10/17/13, between 8 and 9. I was in Santa Barbara on business and wanted a burger and something good to drink. A live band was playing painfully loud music, but I decided to brave it. A host was standing at the host stand on the phone. She looked at me but did not greet me or acknowledge me. I waited. She continued to talk on the phone. A second host came up and seated two people who had been waiting in the bar. I waited. Host 1 kept talking on the phone. Host 2 returned to the host stand and proceeded to fiddle around with menus. Host 1 looked at me again but didn't acknowledge me or indicate to Host 2 that she should help me. The place was busy, but I could see plenty of empty tables. I continued to wait, then gave up and went to a place that was willing to greet me and seat me.
(1)Sabrina Q.
Eureka! I found it.. What a great place for a bite to eat! They have a variety of everything..I love the All-American menu and the warm atmosphere. There is a great drink selection of Beer. Although I didn't order a burger. What I did have is the Watermelon Salad. At first glance the lack of lettuce will throw you off. Instead of lettuce, the main ingredient is quinoa (a type of grain that works surprisingly well) set in a large ball centered on the plate and surrounded by (and mixed with) a variety of ingredients such as cucumber, tomatoes, chopped walnuts, dried cranberry, carrots and topped with a crown of watermelon slices. Stacked high is watermelon spears. You take that first fork-dive into the quinoa, scooping up bits of toppings through balsamic and lemon dressing and your in heaven. Service was excellent and I had fun. I will be back! On a side note the truffle fries are addicting!!
(5)Sarah M.
The food, ambiance is great, but the service SUCKS! Hire people with wait staff experience and people skills. After 3x's visiting u would think it would be better STRIKE OUT
(2)Steve D.
Great food menu and the best craft beer selection in SB. No crap on tap as they say and that's the truth. A must any time you're in the SB area.
(5)Michelle H.
Pretty delicious chicken sandwich! Fun atmosphere... Dog friendly patio... Can you please have a breakfast menu?
(4)Nate K.
WARNING/UPDATE: The bartender at this establishment "accidentally" increased her tip by $4 on my last visit. The manager assured me that they probably "misread" my handwriting and that his employees are not crooks. Thankfully, he promptly refunded the $4. Changing the tip amount is fraud and should not be tolerated, whether it's $4 or $40. My advice to other customers is to take a picture of your reciept before you leave. I knew the service was bad, but this is criminal (literally).
(1)Alex P.
This place is so good prices are very reasonable!!! Truffle fries are AMAZING!!!!
(4)Natasha E.
The burgers are amazing but best of all is the service I get every time from the amazing bar tender Greg G. He knows his stuff! Best bartender in Los Angeles and ventura area! He knows every drink and has amazing knowledge with craft beers and whiskey!! Love it and will recommend it to all my friends and family.
(5)Lana D.
The Fig Marmalade burger was sooo good! Also, our server was really attentive and gave us a 40% discount because of long wait for our food (which I didn't think was long at all, they were really busy). Will be back for more!
(4)Linda H.
I went there for lunch today with a friend. The food was really good and the service was excellent, although slow. My order was messed up but the manager and staff were right on the problem and made it "right". That kind of service is rare these days. Well done, Eureka.
(4)Alissa H.
I'm not quite sure why there are so many negative reviews on here but my experience there yesterday was quite pleasant and I will definately be going back. Probably one of the best burgers I have had in Santa Barbara, the meat was cooked exactly how I asked, it had tons of flavor, the toppings were to die for, and the bun was the final perfect touch! This is probably why they are charging $12 a burger and with the location in the mall and downtown Santa Barbara Im not going to complain! The fries were delicious and the ranch dressing they have has a hint of rosemary I believe and made it super yummy. My friend ordered the Veggie burger and although a beet burger sounded skeptical and looked a little odd, he really enjoyed it. The service was great, we got our food fairly quickly, never had to ask for refills on our drinks and were asked more then once how the meal was. We will be coming back!
(4)Lucy B.
OK so an update. I went back, to give it a second chance. We waited 35 minutes for a Saturday night table, and then we got seated at 'the community table' - very uncomfortable and near the kitchen. Plus the idea of eating with a bunch of strangers didn't appeal. We let the waitress know we were unhappy about it, and the manager came right over and offered us the riblet appetizer to calm us down. Like a Snicker's commercial, I became nicer after feeding. The fig-marmalade burger rocked! Fries were forgettable, but I didn't come for those. The manager made effort to make sure we were ok with the beer sampler, and even got us rare beers we'd asked for but weren't supposed to get. Well, they're on the sampler menu, so why can't we order them? Never got an answer, but the beer was superb - great selection! My boyfriend's Maui Wowie burger was overloaded with pineapple, and soggy, but cooked perfectly. Again the onion rings showed up with no ranch. When they work out some of these bugs, it will be a rocking joint. I have to say I was delighted with my fig marmalade burger. The riblets rocked, as did the beer sampler. The staff is friendly, but not always knowledgeable about the finer details. Keep up the good work, work out the bugs, and you will achieve success in a tough market in Santa Barbara.
(4)Susie M.
We stopped in on our way down the coast on the recommendation of a friend. I must say that, after reading some of the Yelp reviews, I wasn't expecting much. We were quite pleasantly surprised! We live in a town chock full of excellent restaurants that cover the entire range from formal to hole-in-the-wall. Perhaps that is why we thought the prices were quite reasonable. First off, the entire staff provided really great service. Polite, attentive, not in your face though. Just what we like. We were seated as soon as we arrived. I don't drink beer and my husband was driving so we passed on something yummy from the bar. The food was spectacular. Fresh, high quality and plated well. They have such a huge variety of burgers and we had a hard time choosing. We settled on a napa valley burger and a beet burger. Awesome! We shared a watermelon salad, because that was something new to us. Amazing! We enjoyed it so much we stopped by again a few days later on our way back and met our kids and grand kids there. Another top notch experience, all the way around. I hope that someday Eureka will open in Monterey (Carmel won't let a "chain") so we can make this a regular stop.
(5)Dave L.
jalepeno egg burger is the bomb
(4)Bruce C.
Update... I got a message from one of the owners (Robert) who said they would like more information on how to get sustainable seafood locally. So stay tuned! I'm looking forward to changing this to a 5 star rating.
(3)Joshua E.
The beer selection is awesome. They have a really nice "across the board" selection. Alot of really nice local breweries as well. The $3 rotating handle special is usually pretty tasting too
(4)Rebecca B.
I was disappointed. The food was flavorless. We tried the calamari (greasy and no flavor whatsoever), the salad with steak and balsamic (I literally had to spit the meat into my napkin - very tough), and the caprice burger which was okay, but small. The drinks had NO alcohol in them and the service was okay. I expected more with all the hype. Im glad to know that I can forget this place. Back to Joe's, Tee Off, Chucks and Jane's.
(1)Nicole L.
Mediocre food and terrible service. I have had the house burger and the grilled chicken sandwich as well as the Mac and cheese and corn dog lollipop things... Not hard things to mess up and all were blah. Won't be going back. The burger and chicken were bland and the chicken sandwich needs some cheese!!!! For gods sake why doesn't SB know food?
(1)Daniel B.
Good burger, not much blue cheese on it but higher quality burger overall. You pay for it tho. Really nice tap and whiskey selections however. I had a Shallow Grave stout which was awesome. Nice new addition to paseo Nuevo and cool looking place. I say try it out!
(4)Todd O.
I have now been to Eureka on 3 occasions. The first time I felt the burger was 1/2 as good as In N Out and 3 times the price. The loud and cramped setting did not make up for the difference. The second time was a bit better, but still not close to being a top five burger. Finally, I went a 3rd time to see if I might be ordering the wrong thing. This time I got a taste of the exceedingly poor and rude service. We were told we would have a 20 minute wait. At 1 hr. 15 minutes we approached the hostess who said there had been a mix-up, but offered no concession. FInally the manager said he would bring some fries to our kids--when they did not arrive after another 15 minutes we left. Even for a relatively new operation this is unacceptable. If a place is loud and service is poor then the food better be out of this world, and this is simply not the case, especially given the ubiquitous (and much more affordable) competition out there.
(1)GT W.
Date. . . . . . . . . . ...5.2.15 Type. . . . . . . . . . ..Restaurant+Bar Location. . . . . . . ..Downtown SB Prices. . . . . . . . . ..Above Average, $8 Pints Tap Selection. . . .Extensive Local Craft, Special Releases Bottle Selection. .Unknown Full Bar. . . . . . . . .Yes Samplers. . . . . . ..Unknown Full Pours. . . . . . .Yes Beer Level. . . . . ..Above Average Food Level. . . . ...Very Good Staff. . . . . . . . . . ..Sharp, Attentive Growlers. . . . . . ..No Noise Level. . . . ..Lively Décor. . . . . . . . . ..Dark, High Ceilings, Dark Wood Kid Friendly. . . . .Yes Dog Friendly. . . ..Patio Perhaps Parking. . . . . . . ...Street Enforced, Pay Lot Cash Only. . . . . ..No Recommended. ..Yes Comments: Easy, upscale casual place for very good burgers and a well-curated beer list featuring a large variety of local producers and a few special releases. Prices can be high to around $8 for full pours, but almost everything was served in 16oz glasses... even stronger beers. Food was good as always from this local "chain."
(4)Jo S.
Just a short update to let everyone know that Eureka changed the way they make some of their dishes. So, check with your server first, before you order to make sure you get your favorite dishes they way you like it. The "not your average nachos" are better, they smoke the chicken now and they are more generous with the guacamole, so no complaints. With their Havarti Fries, they don't toss them anymore, they give you the sauce on the side. We did ask them to toss the fries in the sauce since that's how we like it best. It's unique to Eureka. Osso Bucco riblets- no change, please leave it alone! They change the beer menu, during our last 2 visits we got their Dawn Of the Red, from Oregon, a decent amber beer. I like how they train the servers here, they're nice, helpful, they smile all the time, they chat with you, but not too much. I'm glad we don't have to deal here with some drama and crankiness you deal in some other places. It makes it for a more pleasant experience. Some nice Peter Gabriel and Radiohead in the background, somebody here has great taste in music as well!
(4)Jordan G.
First, review of the food: AMAZING. If this review was based solely on the outstanding Fresno Fig Burger, this would be a 5 star review. Cooked to a perfect medium rare, with a great mixture of the fig spread, spicy mustard, and melted goat cheese. Review of the service: Poor. I visited on a Saturday evening, so it was busy (which I expected, and had no problem with). My group of 4 was seated immediately though by a great hostess. We waited at least ten minutes before being served, and the only reason the wait was that short was because the same great hostess that seated us noticed we hadn't been served. A waitress came over with an attitude, no apology for the wait, no greeting or anything and took our drink order. She was about to walk away with just our drink order, but after almost 15 minutes at that point we knew what we wanted to eat so I asked her to put that in to the kitchen for us. A different waitress returned with our drinks. The food was prepared quickly (another plus for the cooks!), but we were still here over an hour. In that hour, we got one refill of our drinks. I still don't know which waitress was actually supposed to be our waitress, but neither one accomodated us well. Our party felt like we had somehow made the entire staff hate us before we even walked in the door lol. Still 4 stars given, as this was my second visit and have no complaints from my first visit. Tip for waitresses: if you know a party has been waiting a long time, apologize! We would have been really understanding and it wouldn't have been an issue at all!
(4)Kristine D.
Happy hour here is pretty impressive! It's even available on the weekends. Had the Deschutes Fresh Squeezed IPA and their happy hour order of Nacho Average Nachos. Nachos are packed with tender chunks of chicken, thinly sliced fresh jalapeños, black beans, sweet & spicy chipotle sauce, and jack cheese. Chips were delicious on their own too without all the toppings. Full service at the bar and the bartenders are wonderfully sweet! Will be back soon for more beer and delicious burgers... Must have the Lagunitas Citrusgenesis Pale Ale - so refreshing on these 90F summer days :) Thanks Eureka, see you soon!
(4)Angela R.
I don't come here as often as I would like to, but after my latest visit well I'm pretty sure I will be here more frequently. Especially when I can afford to treat myself to a great burger! For Starters: We ordered the Mac N' Cheese Alfredo. I had a few bites of it and it was pretty decadent, creamy, and delicious. Kid approved as my son enjoyed it and finished the whole thing. Main Entrée: I ordered the Napa burger which I've had before but WOW can I just say how delicious, amazing, and juicy this burger was cooked! Talk about a burger-gasm in my mouth ohhh myyy!!! It was cooked medium-well beyond perfection. Even my son said wow mom that's a juicy burger. I'm glad I had a side salad instead of French fries because I was able to finish the whole burger and not be overly stuffed. My son ordered the chicken sliders, in his opinion they were just ok but nothing really special about them. He managed to eat half of one and then continued to pick the slider apart just eating the chicken and left the bread behind. I think the chicken was just a little too thick to make into a slider. I checked in on yelp and noticed there was an offer for a Free appetizer. I asked our waitress if this was still valid and she checked with the manager. Apparently the offer is no longer valid but for some reason it still appears on yelp. Oh well at least I tried! So just FYI if you see a Free Appetizer with check-in don't bother. This place is pretty loud indoors so if you are sensitive to noise then you should try to get a seat outside. For the guys who like sports, they do have big screen TV's around the bar area that are generally showing some type of sport. This is a great place during football season. Eureka provides craft beer, and artisan handmade whiskey and a variety of cocktails to choose from. I have yet to check out happy hour here but from reading other reviews it sounds pretty good! So check this place out if you're in the area and craving a good burger.
(4)Delaguerra D.
The service is always good. There always seems to be a issue with the orders. I guess its not a place where you can alter menu items. Example asking for no cheese or no chicken. Its happened three of the last four time I have been there. The last time I ordered a couple whiskey and ginger ales. I was upcharged two dollars per drink because they used ginger beer. I would have just ordered 7up had they told me right away they only had ginger beer and they needed to open up a new bottle per drink.
(2)Eddie O.
We arrived with the full intention to have lunch and a beer. We were greeted immediately by the host and promptly seated. I ordered an awesome stout and nachos. We shared a delicious bison burger. To our surprise we were comped without any reason other than the fact we were getting married. Thanks to the management staff for the kind gesture. Great atmosphere and awesome whisky selection!
(5)Kenny P.
Stopped here for late lunch after getting into SB with a group of four. It seemed very busy in the area and parking on the street or garages nearby can be a bit of a challenge. They are located right on State St. at the Paseo Nuevo outdoor mall area which is a iconic location. It seems like you can't go wrong with this place, they have a sweet indoor/outdoor restaurant setup that is perfect for the warm SB weather. I've never heard of this place but it's supposedly a popular chain down here in so-cal. We came in and asked for a table did not have to wait too long to be seated, which was a big plus when its past lunch time and you're hungry. They seemed to have people coming in constantly. Our server was prompt but seemed to take a long while to get water to our table. A friend in our group was complaining about how long it took cause they were dying of thirst. I decided to try the Fresno Fig Burger with goat cheese which sounded delicious, I don't often see a "Fig" burger on many menus. I opted for the side salad instead of fries. At $12 I was expecting something huge but the portion was a tad smaller than I thought. Everyone else seemed to order some type of burger or something like that. The food did not take too long to come out and I was delicious. Everyone enjoyed theirs but mentioned the small portion after we were done eating. I'd rather have a smaller portion is the quality of the burger is better than a bigger one that would over stuff me., LOL. Our server split the check for us after someone requested it. This place also advertises a great happy hour deal that I'm sure draws plenty of patrons during the week. I'd recommend checking out a Eureka at any one of their so-cal locations, although apparently they also have one in Berkeley and Bakersfield!
(4)Sarah S.
What can I say...we've got a pretty sexy thing going here. Because every relationship has them, let's start with the imperfections... The ladies restroom is hot. So hot, it's like a sauna, you can hardly breathe. Thumbs down to that. At times you may wish it wasn't so well loved, since it can get pretty packed. Ummm, yeah, that's all I've got. Now for the sexy stuff... I can't get enough of them because every time I indulge, the atmosphere is always exciting, lively, and never allows for a dull moment. And Eureka's got it bad for me because I have an insatiable appetite for their huge... selection of delicious beers on tap and mouthwateringly orgasmic Osso Buco Riblets. Oh yes, I went there. Enjoy;)
(4)Gwen C.
Their fish tacos, crsipy shrimp and the chicken tacos are great! Especially during happy hour 2-6 and 9 to close!! I didn't try their nachos but my friend did and they looked pretty damn good.
(4)Jenifer N.
My fiancé and I were in Santa Barbara for the day and heard from one of the locals that this burger place was the bomb. I will have to agree! The burger we had was delicious and the hand cut fries were seasoned with something amazing! Our waitress was Natalie and she served us well. Always making sure our drinks were full and very friendly and accommodating. They have a lovely drink selection. I was looking for the Moscow Mule and there it was, right on the menu. Their "Hoppy Hour" is from 2p-6p and 9p-close. Any less of a review than this, then they're probably Nazis.
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