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The Creekside Restaurant & Bar

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One of the Most Reviewed Event venues in Santa Barbara County


Address

4444 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93110, United States

Website

thecreeksidesb.com

Contact

+1 805-770-3200

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (629 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 4 to 8:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 4 to 8:30 pm
  • Thursday: 4 to 8:30 pm
  • Friday: 4 to 9 pm
  • Saturday: 11:30 am to 9 pm
  • Sunday: 11:30 am to 8:30 pm
  • Monday: 4 to 8:30 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (22) friends (8) nice (7) great (7) service (7) time (6) staff (6) friendly (6) outdoor (6) restaurant (6)
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  • 5/5 Sydney B. 1 year ago on Google
    We hosted our company holiday party at the Creekside and it was a perfect venue! They had everything already decorated when we arrived including red/green table clothes and napkins, christmas lights etc. and gave us our own space where we could bring any of the hosting materials we needed! They had everything ready on time including water, lemonade and a delicious taco bar! The staff was very helpful and professional - we will definitely be going back!
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kaihley R. 2 years ago on Google
    Our friends took us there and it was a very enjoyable experience. Very casual and laid-back. We ate outside on the patio which is very large. We were all hungry and when our food arrived, we dove in and I didn't get pics. My hubby and I shared a small Napa Apple Salad which was not that small and very good. Our friends ordered the BBQ Ribs with Grilled Corn on the Cob, Baked Beans, Coleslaw and a Dinner Roll. My husband and I ordered and shared the Grilled Salmon with Lemon Herb Sauce, Coleslaw, Baked Beans, French Fries and a Dinner Roll. All of our foods were well prepared, served hot and made our taste buds very happy. The only negative was the bartender. One of our friends ordered a margarita and it was small, full of ice and weak. He took it back to get it remade with smaller amount of ice and the bartender would not accommodate him. Said he'd been bartending for 23 years and he made a good margarita, definitely full of himself and isn't the customer always right? My friend had me taste it and I had to agree with him, it was not good😖 The overall experience was good other than the drink issue.👍👍👍👍
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ed C. 2 years ago on Google
    I just visited The Creekside Restaurant on Saturday June 19, 2021. This place is very nice and the staff is very friendly 😊😀. It's a great place to take your family 👪and friends and have a great time. It's a down to earth place. The food 😋is good and the price is good as well. You can dress casual.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Greg 1 year ago on Google
    Update 1/29/23: Unfortunately our $18 chicken burrito with corn, bell pepper, onion, and guacamole had virtually no chicken and zero corn, bell pepper, or onion. They made us a new one but that was 15 minutes later and our friends had already finished. The house salad with nothing but junk lettuce left a lot to be desired too. We've had good food here before but today was not one of those days. At least the French fries were good. Sometimes they get in too much of a rush, but we'll be back again. Cool hangout, plenty of comfortable outdoor dining, never too busy, good beer selection, food is pricey but good. Easy parking. Very relaxing and a good place to watch sports.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Di Gregorio V. 1 year ago on Google
    Today I got BBQ ribs not to bad , love the chips nice and gold crispy, very fast service, staff was very nice and polite, place was very clean, good jobs guys
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sabrina M. 1 year ago on Google
    Had my high school reunion here, twice. The service was very good. The area was thoughtfully set up, and there was plenty of room to mingle and munch a little. The drinks are very strong. The food is really tasty! They had redecorated in between the reunion events, the new restaurant is pretty and large.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Jennifer S. 1 year ago on Google
    Stopped in for drink with 2 friends after work. Arrived at 8:30. They were closing down and made us feel very unwelcome. Bartender was extremely rude. Did not leave tip but extra charge was added to my credit card after we left! Never going back.

  • 5/5 R3DRUMFTP a. 3 years ago on Google
    It's a real nice cute restaurant. Very inviting, the food was great went with the nachos my girlfriend had the burger, and both were excellent. Great service, and it's a Bar, what more could you ask for.

  • 5/5 Jake K. 4 years ago on Google
    While visiting friends in Santa Barbara they took me to this amazing restaurant and bar. I got a short history lesson on it from the newest owner Dave. Apparently the bar has been in existence for quite a long time and now after an amazing remodel it's now a family friendly bar restaurant with both indoor and outdoor seating. It includes plenty of room for small parties. Nighttime entertainment can be enjoyed here weekly. Staff was friendly and helpful. Drinks were delicious and I noticed quite a large array of wines and imported and exported beers. As for the food I chose the creek burger in substitute of the beef for chicken which was delicious. My friends has the French dip and the hickory smoked wings all from a easy to read menu. As with all of my past reviews I will only review a place that I would highly recommend this restaurant definitely fits in that category of a five-star recommendation from this traveler.

  • 4/5 J.D. Y. 1 year ago on Google
    Going in thought it was going to be more of a nice dining experience but found it to be more of a fast food place with good barbecue style food. like a Carl's Jr. but better seemed to be a very young family oriented place a whole lot of little kids in one area and a blend of outdoor sports bar feel with T.V's going. everything is outdoors shade is where the premium seating is desired so bring a hat if your stuck in the sun. Buss service is excellent

  • 3/5 Dori E. 1 year ago on Google
    More like a diner than a restaurant. So I get the efforts to make things work with Covid… and we’ve had some really good experiences with the Covid changes - not so much here. So, first, food was really good - pulled pork sandwich and crispy chicken sandwich/ great fried! Cocktails were ok/good… but the service - or lack there of, one star. Total experience of being my own server. 2-3 tables here the whole time we were here - yet no one even made the slightest effort to see if we are ok. I knew I was on my own when I walked to the bar asked for two glasses of water and was handed 3 plastic cups and a pitcher of water. Bartender was chatting with another employee the entire time and when I went to check out and only gave a 10% tip, I got side eye… I was thinking I deserved a discount for being my owner server, but different perspectives, I suppose. (The kid who dropped our food did ask if we needed anything else - you know how you know what you need literally 1 second after you’ve looked at your meal? So, I get his effort, but can I have a minute??) Just know what you’re getting into when you “dine” here.

  • 5/5 Marcy Y. 1 year ago on Google
    Good food, nice and clean outdoor eating, relaxing atmosphere. We stopped in for dinner here because it was close to our hotel. Service is quick and friendly. I had the nachos with tri-tip, delicious. My husband had the baby back ribs and fries. I had some of his fries and they were good, fried crispy and yummy. He said the ribs and bbq sauce were good but a tad bit on the dry side. When asked about the food he mentioned that, but he said he did like them and ate them all up. The friendly staff apologized and offered him a gift card, my husband said that wasn’t necessary because he did enjoy the meal. They insisted on giving him the gift card, which shows they take pride in the food they serve. Drinks were good too. Would definitely come back again.

  • 5/5 Forrest B. 1 year ago on Google
    Much larger on inside than might expect. Smoked TRI tip was excellent as we're the chmichurry fries. Corn was superb. Large space, nice clean mate good for groups. Had Guinness Stout and chilled glass. Will return to get ribs and Brussels sprouts.

  • 3/5 Dan 1 year ago on Google
    It's not bbq, whatever the menu says. Food is reasonable, though pretty expensive ($17 for a food service fried chicken breast ). Nice outdoor patio but all all the TVs and country music brings the atmosphere down quite a bit. Could be great, but it's mostly just OK.

  • 5/5 Hanna M. 2 years ago on Google
    We were driving through the area and stopped for lunch. Incredible service and absolutely delicious food! It’s such a comfortable feeling there with the friendliest smiles from all the staff! We brought our toddler and he loved it. Next time we’re driving though, we’ll definitely make the stop again!

  • 5/5 Jeff K. 1 year ago on Google
    Went with a youth soccer team. Had a blast! They Qr codes they have a GREAT and make ordering and paying in a group setting super easy. Definitely recommend Creekside if you are in the area (locals already know about this hidden gem).

  • 5/5 AA A. 1 year ago on Google
    Always a great place to get food and drinks. Haven’t had something I don’t like yet. Great for parties or events too. Lots of outdoor space. TVs.

  • 5/5 Dowe K. 1 year ago on Google
    Joe, the manager, and all the staff are friendly and helpful. This is a great spot for a quick bite and a drink. Super clean and open air patios galore. We will be back!!

  • 5/5 Bill H. 10 months ago on Google
    Nice venue for a high school graduation celebration. Nice buffet with tasty variety of meat and salads. Heaters rooks chill off the evening. Plenty of parking.

  • 3/5 Let's Review Santa B. 1 year ago on Google
    Food is okay. I liked it better when there was country night on Wednesdays. They cut it after the pandemic and considering their whole theme is country, I don't understand why they wouldn't lean into their own schtick. Not really a good money move considering


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Counter service
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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