The Blue Owl - Santa Barbara

This place has a really cool vibe. Stopped in here for lunch on our way North. The salad greens are fresh and the dressing for the house salad was awesome. Looks like they do live music here at times. Guessing modern jazz. I had the Egg Melt with avocado. They have GF options for those who want/need them.

Lots of vegan options. The online menu is clearer than the one in the restaurant for vegan options. The banh mi and tri tip burrito lacked flavor. Was okay with added sambal. I went to use the one bathroom they have and walked in since the door was open. An employee was in there holding a broom and looking at his phone. I apologized and walked out to wait, while he just stared at me. A few minutes later, he passive aggressively swept out the bathroom and then grabbed a mop to continue cleaning. Was a very awkward encounter.

I have loved this restaurant for so long. It is my #1 choice for delicious healthy salads (huge servings) and the nam toc burrito or bahn mi when I want something more substantial. Today I mistakenly ordered a pickup order when they were closed, and they made it for me anyway. If that isn't over the top customer service, I don't know what is. THANK YOU BLUE OWL!! You're the best!

Great fusion burrito and banh mi. Plenty of 6+ craft beers on tap. Music, comedy. Street parking . Happy hour.

The food here is pretty good. I had the grilled cheese which was really good. I've also had the Thai basil cheeseburger which was excellent. They have plenty of seating and its conveniently located. Lots of vegetarian options. If you like to see stars...I've seen Christopher Moltisanti here before. He also goes to Oliver's in Montecito. The service is good, the staff is very friendly. The atmosphere is just ok. Nothing exciting. I've eaten here many times and it's a place I frequent.