milk & honey - Santa Barbara (CA)

4 /5 Grish240: I was expecting tapas in the Spanish sense but was still satisfied with what felt like a more American leaning vibe. The salad and Brussel sprouts dishes were by far the best among the several we tried. PB&J sliders are interesting to me. The service was good and they paced serving the dishes really well.

5 /5 Megan Strand: Great selection of drinks and small plates. There’s definitely a drink for everyone on the extensive menu. Everything we ate was incredible. Salt and vinegar tots with green ranch: perfectly crisp and delicious dip. Pollo con crema tacos were perfect and had a nice kick. Burrata comes with fried arugula that was soooo good. We were so excited to eat we didn’t take pics. Next time I’m back in SB I will be demanding we go here again!

2 /5 Kari Mertz: Ive never been so disappointed. I waited in anticipation for 2 days for this place. It is not authentic. Its a twist on Spanish tapas. Medicore. The paella was a huge let down. Chicken was dry. Everything was overcooked. The rice was not crispy. I dont think I would come back.

5 /5 Raquel Kalina: I’ve been here many times, it’s one of my favorite tapas places in Santa Barbara. Very dark and cozy. Perfect for date night. My husband and I got one of the tables in the back with curtain dividers so it felt really intimate. Service was quick. Food leans toward Spanish-American, and you can find a variety of popular favorites like sliders, bacon wrapped dates, etc. We decided to order the Calamari, Ahi Nachos, Burrata the flavor and Mariscos Paella. Calamari had a nice flakiness, perfectly crisp coating. Very tasty. Ahi Nachos had a nice kick in spice and was pretty solid in flavor. The Burrata was my favorite with tomatoes and garlic; it was incredibly delicious with the buttered bread. The Paella wasn’t the most authentic Mariscos Paella, considering it had chicken; though it was still very robust and flavorful. Cocktails were strong and fruity. I ordered the Oaxacan Pear-adise, which I highly recommend for something smoky and sweet. My husband ordered the Midnight In The Garden and it was equally satisfying.

5 /5 Ali Marie: Love the ambiance of the restaurant, I like the fire and wood elements. Staff was attentive and very friendly. It felt upscale but relaxed. We got the bacon wrapped figs, lamb sliders, mole tacos, and the brie n jam bites. The only thing I didnt care for was the brie. Texture and flavors were not for me. Lamb was cooked perfectly with great flavors, tacos were tasty, and I could eat two plates of the bacon wrapped figs. Bit pricey for portions, but what you would expect for quality at a tapas place. Gave 5 for overall experience.