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Elephant Bar & Restaurant

521 Firestone Rd, Goleta, CA 93117-3239
805-964-0779
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Ranked #17 of 88 restaurants in Goleta
Cuisines: Mexican
Most recent review
- Jun 10, 2013
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Spokane
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22 reviews 22 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 10, 2013 via mobile

Overall everything was okay. The food has good flavor and was hot and brought to the table in a timely manner. Some service errors, several in fact. Our sandwich orders were switched and intermixed. I ordered chicken with a salad and got smoked turkey with a salad, my client ordered the turkey with soup and got the chicken. When we... More

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San Diego, California, United States
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42 reviews 42 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 31, 2013

My family (hubby and three kids) took the train to see extended family. We all went to the Elephant Bar (near the airport in Goleta) for lunch. We had a nice, large table which sat us all comfortably. The service was great. One of the kids got the wrong drink order and they corrected it quickly and with a smile.... More

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Havelock
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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2013

Had a great weekend in Santa Barbara viewing the art fair along the beach and then had a great casual meal at the Elephant Bar & Restaurant near the airport. The service was excellent and the food was even better. It's a relaxed atnosphere next to the airport and off the main path.

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Holmes Beach, Florida
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87 reviews 87 reviews
86 restaurant reviews
208 helpful votes 208 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2013

First class lunch! Located almost right on the field, this is the best find ever if you are flying into Santa Barbara. I had the Macadamia Chicken with Shrimp on a Skewer and my co had Soup with Salmon Rolls. Both were reasonabley priced and tasted delicious! Very exotic atmosphere, wonderful service, I only wish we had more time to... More

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Los Angeles, California
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9 reviews 9 reviews
57 helpful votes 57 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2013

One of the clerk's at the hotel recommended this restaurant and it is a restaurant that we enjoy near where we live, so we knew it would be a good choice. It's probably 3 miles from the hotel but it was well worth it. Prices are reasonable and service is excellent. They offer a full bar if you are inclined... More

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los angeles
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56 reviews 56 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2013

On the plus side: great atmosphere, and a very sweet and helpful server. The kitchen was slow and our server kept apologizing for it to our party and the tables around us. When the food came, a sandwich was falling-apart soggy, with limp fries on the side, as if the dish had been sitting under heat lamps too long. Tomato... More

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Yorba Linda, CA
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11 reviews 11 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 9, 2013

We are a family of 5 with 3 kids (6, 8, and 9). Food and drink was average and of a quality typical of chain restaurant. We ate there on New Year's Eve and there was nothing special happening (no drink or food specials). Our waitress was very attentive and just friendly enough that we felt welcomed but not put... More

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Faa'a, French Polynesia
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20 reviews 20 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 7, 2013

We went there for dinner because a lot of reviews were talking about it. We were very disappointed because the meals we chose were not that good. We were expecting some original cuisine but it was absolutely ordinary and fair.

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santa barbara
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4 reviews 4 reviews
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed December 28, 2012

a giant menu always shows they can't make one perfect dish ! Drinks taste like sugar water , must have run out of alcohol ! 21 year old waiters who don't have a clue how to serve customers! food way overpriced and poor quality ! french fries looked like leftovers ! Ever heard of hot food ? Have been coming... More

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Santa Marta, Colombia
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 21, 2012

Consistently great food, Unique atmosphere, and flawless service. We go there at least twice a month and everything we've had has been excellent

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