The Pickle Room - Santa Barbara (CA)

5 /5 Nicholas Jenson: I don’t know what’s better: the vibes, the food or the bartenders. We loved our experience here! Such a hidden gem off the beaten path. A local told us to try the Reuben egg rolls - I don’t even like corned beef - but we still got them, they were amazing. We got a second order and a cheese burger. Such a great spot and memory.

5 /5 Ray K: Officially my favorite place in Santa Barbara. Love the original “Jimmy’s Oriental Gardens” decor. Katherine and Darcy (sorry if either misspelled) provided attentive, genuinely friendly, and overall outstanding service. Frickles + Pickletini were the best I’ve ever had. Mozz nuggs were also perfectly fried. As a Chicago transplant, I was even impressed with the delicious Italian beef. I had high expectations for this place and they exceeded them. So so impressed!!!

5 /5 Rick Barboza: Fun Killer place. Cool vibes with great jazz music filtering in the back. Dave the bartender was great talking too. He served up his handcrafted beverages and even served our food outside with speed. We spent our Halloween late night adventure after our fun ghost tour next door. The pastrami egg rolls dipped in homemade horseradish sauce was a surprise hit. Zucchini was crispy and made fresh too. I cannot wait to go back.

5 /5 Jeremy Rice: Old-school, dimly-lit, bar and booth cocktail bar, dense with atmosphere. Make new friends while sitting on vinyl cushioned stools at the bar, or join old friends in a booth. The cocktails include distinctive takes on traditional mixes such as the Negroni and Old Fashioned, plus signature concoctions - all with a kick. We didn’t try the food but the menu was extensive. A place for locals and visitors but missed by most tourists as it’s a block away from the State Street tourist traps. The service is unpretentious, welcoming and classy.