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  • 5/5 Seann M. 2 years ago on Google
    $85 for dinner for 2 without drinks. The food here was amazing. They helped me pick and make gluten free selections. Our waitress, Gabriella, was one of the coolest humans we've ever met. 5 stars all around. I don't have anything bad to say. Come eat here.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kevin W. 1 year ago on Google
    The three check boxes. Food, Service and Atmosphere, all 5 stars. Server was awesome, food came out rapid fire (tapas so small and quick portions) and it was all delicious. Went to a show at the Granada and this was the perfect pre-show spot. Great vibe and experience.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jim O. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious and fun tapas and margaritas. PB&J sliders were outstanding along with dates, lamb sliders and world’s best sweet potato fries. Fun vibe inside and out. Great service.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David K. 2 years ago on Google
    This is my new favorite restaurant in SB. Every dish was spectacular. We loved the pigs in a blanker, shrimp tacos, lamb sliders, pulled pork, brussel sprouts. The staff was friendly and helpful and the craft cocktails are delicious. We have a nice table outside and the heaters worked well. Everything was perfect!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Patrick W. 9 months ago on Google
    Expected more after coming across this place in articles for too restaurants in Santa Barbara. Chicken in the tacos was flavorless, the peppers were undercooked. Lamb sliders were decent: interesting flavor and well cooked meat. The service was less than attentive (wait staff forgot about my drink order). The space is decent but the back row of two person tops facing the kitchen are less romantic by looking at the supplies (cables, random boxes and cans) strewn along the shelves. Not a bad place but not exceptional by any stretch of the imagination
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Linda H. 7 months ago on Google
    If you're looking for a date place, you've come to the right place. I'm a big fan of the bacon wrapped dates. One of my favorite appetizers. The sweet potato fries are a close second. Be aware this a tapas place, so you'll have to order a bunch of dishes if you want to get full. This can add up to an expensive bill, but your date will be very happy.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Arin S. 8 months ago on Google
    One of the most memorable restaurant experiences in Santa Barbara! Every food selection here was truly unique and offered something different from other restaurants. The Brussel Sprouts were dispersed in a bowl and extremely well seasoned. The Date with a Pig was damn good! Both the Black Mole Confit Sliders and Lamburginis were really good… but the standouts are for sure the two selections from the “Fields & Farms” category: the Truffle Shuffle and the Some “Brie” Sauce plates. Really nice departure from a typical dinner plate and offered some irresistible flavors to pick out. The cheeses were addicting and the toasted bread was the perfect accompaniment. Definitely a place I’ll remember and some flavor profiles I might not find easily elsewhere. Lovely spot and lovely service make this an incredible worthwhile restaurant visit!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kaushal M. 1 year ago on Google
    We ordered 5-6 tapas, but here are my favorites: That's My Jam, Sweet Potato Fries, Rajas Tacos. Along with the tapas, I had the Heat Of Passion cocktail, and it was awesome!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stacy W. 1 year ago on Google
    I went here a couple of weeks ago and had the tacos and a dish with Barada cheese and it was delicious. The drinks were fabulous. I am originally from San Francisco and I travel all over the country and the world, and I eat out a lot. So, when I went here I thought oh well it will be just a quick meal. Well it wasn’t; it was good. I had the first dish and it was so good I had to order the second dish and I had about three cocktail drinks. I can’t wait to go back and visit this place again. You will not be sorry if you come and eat at this place called milk and honey. I’m very impressed. Stacy
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sikun 1 year ago on Google
    Both the goat cheese and brie are super tasty! But I found cocktails just being ok (very unique though). Nice environment and friendly service.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bill S. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing finger foods and atmosphere. The brie with apple and onions, wow. Looking forward to coming back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alexander W. 1 year ago on Google
    Easily in my top 10 restaurants in town. Maybe top 5 depending on what you're in the mood for. Tapas are great. Cocktails amazing. Service is always on point. Highly recommend. And they stay open later than most, big plus.

  • 5/5 Shae 1 year ago on Google
    The staff here are some of the most amazing people, I was well over an hour late to a Valentine’s Day reservation due to work and the server who cared for my partner, while he waited for me, greeted me with a stiff drink and an attitude that changed my night. The food is always absolutely fabulous, the black and gold really is a special dish and the drinks are heavenly. Atmosphere is out of this world and even on their worst night you’d never know there was a problem. Loved by the community for many reasons, only of which a few I could list here.

  • 5/5 Nicole S. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing food and cocktails, plus great service. Even though they were short staffed they were still super attentive and very friendly. Delicious and unique small plates perfect for sharing!

  • 5/5 Erdem Y. 11 months ago on Google
    If you're looking for a tapas restaurant that hits all the right notes, Milk & Honey is the place to be. This cozy spot has a warm, inviting ambiance that sets the stage for an unforgettable dining experience. From start to finish, every dish is crafted with care and attention to detail, resulting in a menu that's bursting with flavor and creativity. One standout dish that you absolutely have to try is the "Some Brie Sauce" tapa. This dish is a flavor explosion, featuring creamy brie cheese sauce that's perfectly balanced with tangy tomato and savory spices. It's a dish that will leave you wanting more, and it's easy to see why it's a favorite among regulars. Another must-try dish is the "Patatas Bravas," which are crispy potato bites served with a spicy, smoky tomato sauce. The combination of textures and flavors is simply divine, and it's easy to see why this dish has become a classic tapa. Finally, the "I can buy myself Cauli-Flowers" tapa is a standout vegetarian option that will satisfy even the most ardent meat-eaters. The cauliflower is perfectly roasted and paired with a tangy garlic aioli, making for a dish that's both comforting and fresh.

  • 5/5 Aoife 11 months ago on Google
    Delicious food in a great setting. The selection of cocktails could be wider but overall the bar is well stocked.

  • 5/5 Nick R. 11 months ago on Google
    A regular stop for us when in Santa Barbara. Make sure you have reservations as it can get busy on Fridays and weekends. Great selection of small plates. Wine selection isn't huge, but the wines they do have are quite good.

  • 3/5 coran b. 2 years ago on Google
    Meh. I've been here several times and find it to be overrated, overpriced, and just OK. My most recent visit was Saturday and will be my last one. As we came here prior to going to the ballet it was very early so we purchased several items off the (tiny) happy hour menu. I expect happy hour drinks to be watered down but these were absurdly so and for $9 I'd like more than a glass of ice. Salad from the regular menu (milk & honey is a tapas restaurant) was OK but unoriginal and not particularly good (pickled beets, chevre, candied walnuts, arugula, etc) - tacos from happy hour menu sucked - best item we had were sliders but they're just mini hamburgers and the brioche they were served on were too soft. I'm not trying to be negative but I have not only eaten in countless restaurants but worked in a number of them and I know good food. For two people it was $100 all together (happy hour drinks and 1 of 3 plates) and there are a LOT of places to eat and drink much better than this in SB

  • 5/5 Lisa 1 year ago on Google
    We got the brussel sprouts, pasilla pepper tacos & double fried potatoes. Everything was delicious but the tacos were my fave!! Amaze balls

  • 5/5 Kavya K. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing tapas with all kinds of well made exotic dishes. We loved how good guava, passion fruit ans sugarcane was used in their tapas..must visit in SB..

  • 4/5 Polina T. 2 years ago on Google
    love this place after allday hikes, perfect small bites. my highlights on the menu - dates and burrata. cocktails are often hit or miss (i had a mojito at least 3 different times and it was a completely different drink everytime i tried it). 4 stars because it's pretty pricey for the kind of food you get. it's delicious, but sometimes i don't think it's justified, the bill can be pretty close to what you would get at loquita which i don't think is fair considering it's much simpler menu than what loquita has to offer.

  • 5/5 Benjamin F. 1 year ago on Google
    Always one of my favorites. Especially since my first date with my wife was here. Had the Burrata tonight which was great.

  • 5/5 Patty J L. 1 year ago on Google
    My husband and I love coming to this place every time we’re in SB! It’s lovely and the food is delicious 💕

  • 5/5 Cruzkaya B. 4 years ago on Google
    Small but excellent place to eat ,one of the best of the city. They possess a really delicious and creative menu and a wide variety of drinks. Their cocktails are pretty popular among their clients.Many reasons why every one who visits the city should go to this place.

  • 3/5 Jose B. 2 years ago on Google
    While the food was okay, the prices were not commensurate with the portions. $10 for a small skillet of bland brussel sprouts and $10 for a side of sweet potato fries with cheese as a garnish. I understand this is intended to be a Tapas place, but it felt like they were taking advantage of the concept to deliver disappointing portions at a high price.

  • 5/5 AF 5 years ago on Google
    This was my second time here. After I got the bill the first time I was a bit hesitant to try it again. But I learned that this place is extremely great for a snack and drinks. I had already had dinner earlier in the night yesterday and stumbled into milk and honey late night. The kitchen is open until midnight on Fridays and the weekend and open until 11 during the week. The cocktails are super yummy!! I enjoyed my mojito very much...


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid parking lot
    • ✓️ Free street parking
    • ✓️ Somewhat difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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