The menu is not very vast, the service is self-absorbed, the prices are too high and if you sit inside, the atmosphere is horrible. I had a Chicken Salad, Baked Potato and 2 Light Beers and the tabe was $30.00. Not horrible, but not great either. Also, the salad was suppossed to come with a roll, but because I asked... more

Great location more

We had lunch at the Beachside on a Friday during the summer, and were amazed that parking was so easy and we were seated immediately. The food was very good - the Cobb salad was the best I'd had in a long time - and the service was fine. The location can't be beat: it's literally ON the beach. We... more

Husband and I were taking our UCSB son to lunch at the Beachside. He started to complain about the mediocre food and spotty service. I said "Do you know anyplace in Goleta that has good food?" No, was his reply. I said "So I might as well come here and look at the ocean." I ordered the weekend special, eggs... more

I really didn't think the food was all that.. nice views though. more

Dining on the sand, excellent view, no other buildings around. The food is surprisingly well prepared. Portions are a bit small, try the fish sandwich or one of the fish specials. Bright and friendly, plenty of enthusiastic servers. A real beach cafe is rare on the Ca. coast these days. more