Arthur Simões

Stopped here during a motorcycle trip. What a pleasant surprise. Incredible spot with rustic charm, historic character, and a cozy atmosphere; the staff are warm and welcoming, the food is fantastic, and the combination of great drinks, live music, and a beautiful woodsy setting makes it a truly unique; overall, it’s a really cool place that I highly recommend.

+6

Artem Makhonko

This is like a different world…. Live music, the food was sooo amazing, and the smell for the grill outside is perfect. They recommended ravioli I believe and it was 10 out of 10, sandwich is great, no issue with parking imo, you can park a little bit farther and walk like 2-3 minutes but it’s worth it, love it. Not a one time trip, you will come back for sure :)

+1

Ricki G

Highly recommend a weekend motorcycle ride. Great atmosphere special motorcycle parking, live entertainment, great food and artisans. Spectacular views along the route, just be careful with cars when you turn onto Stagecoach road. If you drive be ready to search for parking and a long hike to the tavern. Labor day weekend was perfect for live music and plenty of bikers. A place to come and enjoy yourself.

Maddie Haneline

Great little spot up in the hills surrounded by beautiful trees. We opted to eat outside but there’s inside dining as well. There’s beer/wine and full bar if you’d like. We tried the burger, French dip, and the chili cheese fries. The burger was a tad on the greasy side but still good. Easily enough for 2 to share. The French dip was unconventional but very tasty. 👨‍🍳😘husband enjoyed the chili cheese fries. We didn’t love the onion rings due to the greasiness but that’s okay. Good service and plenty of parking and shade. Little to no cell phone service so enjoy the company and the views n

Sara Kaiden

Absolutely a must visit if you are in Santa Barbara or passing by! The food is amazing, the vide is exquisite! I always recommend this place to my friends and people who are visiting town. A great place to visit any time of the year but summer time weekends are a bit special because of the live music and the guests energy!

+17

Nick Zajac

I’ve heard about this place for years, driven by for years as well. I decided to go for a drive on a Monday afternoon, this being the destination in mind. Once you turn off the main road it’s like you’ve entered the hills of Montana, the buildings, the bbq smell, and the small stream. The food was incredible, I had the tri tip, with a side of wild game chili and regular chili! Everything was a 5 out of 5. The tri tip was moist and smoked to perfection, the wild game chili was great as well. My favorite was the Cold Spring Chili though. Can’t wait to go back and try the onion rings, it seemed as if everyone was ordering those. This is a MUST DO!

Victor Bilgen

This spot is amazing. Worth the trip, great food, great atmosphere, cool history. All of the food we got was amazing, including the tri tip and the onion rings of course. The bison sandwich was also out of this world.

+4

Luis Gonzalez

At first, I was a little curious about this place location, but once we got there, it was totally worth every single mile drove. We got there 11:45, which had 14 min. since it opened and there were people already, but we got lucky to get a table right away. Starter with some onion rings , which were amazing with a cold beer. You must try the trip tip sandwich, and the BBQ sauce to me is one of the best I ever had. We also had the chefs special of the day, which was a New york steak with mash potatoes and perfectly cooked. We definitely will be back.. Place opens 11:30 and closes at 4 pm. Drive to get there off the highway is a little curved, but drivable.

+2

Michael Frandsen

This is a hidden gem. It is tucked off the beaten path down a windy narrow road. Under a canopy of trees and next to a flowing spring. The buildings and laid back atmosphere make it a must see adventure. A few things to keep in mind if you are planning a trip here are that the weekend is very busy and parking especially for cars are limited to parking on the shoulder of a narrow road, which means you may have a bit of a hike to get to the tavern. Motorcycle parking is much easier with the parking in a designated spot next to the tavern (dirt and gravel, uneven surface). I ride a large bike and was able to park relatively easy. The food was fantastic, I would go back again just for the tri tip sandwich. The ride was beautiful with a great view of an arched bridge which was breathtaking. My advice is to arrive from south end of Stagecoach road and leave heading North which is downhill from the tavern.

+4

Herman

I’m amazed at How many people go to this place since it is very out of the way, tucked away in a very lonely stretch of road. Great atmosphere for sure. On weekends there’s live music. I had a brisket sandwich, it wasn’t bad. You grab your food and just sit wherever you can to eat it. But there’s also a sit-down restaurant area where you check in with the hostess and wait get a table to order from a menu.

Eric Grosenbaugh

Cold Spring Tavern was an absolute delight. We were greeted by all the friendly staff. We went on a Monday around 1200 so it was not busy which was very nice. Paxton and the crew provided great service and food. Highly recommend.

Mario C.

My wife and I visited this place on a Saturday, the first time there, we loved it! The food was good (you have to try the tri-tip sandwich), the people who I think are in charge are super friendly and welcoming, but the surroundings is what makes the visit so enjoyable! We were there the 2nd weekend of November, and it was great weather to visit. There was a guy playing music outside one of the buildings, which was a great mood setting. We'll definitely be back. P.S. they are only open part of the day, so make sure to check their hours before you make plans to go. And parking is limited, you have to park curbside either uphill or downhill.

+3

Great BBQ, loved everything. We had the tri tip sandwich, potato salad, chile Verde beans and beers. Service was awesome even towards closing. They hooked us up in the bar area nice and warm by the f…

Great bbq, loved everything. We had the tri tip sandwich, potato salad, chile Verde beans and beers. Service was awesome even towards closing. They hooked us up in the bar area nice and war…

Great BBQ, loved everything. We had the tri tip sandwich, potato salad, chile Verde beans and beers. service was awesome even towards closing. They hooked us up in the bar area nice and warm by the…

Great BBQ, loved everything. We had the tri tip sandwich, potato salad, chile Verde beans and beers. Service was awesome even towards closing. They hooked us up in the bar area nice and warm by the…

Great BBQ, loved everything. We had the tri tip sandwich, potato salad, chile Verde beans and beers. Service was awesome even towards closing. They hooked us up in the bar area nice and warm by the…

Great BBQ, loved everything. We had the tri tip sandwich, potato salad, chile Verde beans and beers. Service was awesome even towards closing. They hooked us up in the bar area nice and warm by t…

Some things to be aware of for this review. We went about 30 minutes before closing and we went on a gloomy cold day so the photos aren't the best. \n\n1- setting: the setting is great! Right by a sp…

My husband and I really liked this place when we came! My husband's from Texas, so I'd really reminded him of an old rustic, cozy ambience and this is such a great addition to our Santa Barbara tri…

This place is 100/100 definitely a must \nIt hidden gem \n\nThe service was amazing our waitress was so informative about the property and history of the restaurant and surround property. She mad…

This is a must-try on every trip to Santa Barbara. We have been coming here for about 40 years. The food is always dependable- and the staff is amazing- shoutout to Paxton and Chuckles! You must ge…

This place is a golden gem in the mountains and there's no other way to put it. The staff are friendly and the kitchen is FAST! The food was amazing! I got the legendary brisket sandwich and a buff…

Yummy food. prices are high but consistent with the area. Our waiter was very professional and courteous. Staff was friendly and helpful. Even the GM in the gift shop was friendly and pleasant to t…

Cold Springs Tavern is located off the beaten path between Santa Barbara and the SB wine region tucked in the trees off the 154. The historic restaurant and tavern have been a destination restauran…

Cold Spring Tavern is a charming historic spot tucked away in the mountains. The rustic setting, delicious food (especially the tri-tip sandwiches), and cozy old-world atmosphere make it a must-vis…

Cold Spring Tavern is a charming historic spot tucked away in the mountains. The rustic setting, delicious food (especially the tri-tip sandwiches), and cozy old-world atmosphere make it a must-vis…

This place is a hoot! Totally unexpected. Loved the huge fireplace, and the atmosphere is so cool! We were on a wine tour with a local guide who brought us here for one last stop on our tour. I…

This place is a hoot! Totally unexpected. Loved the huge fireplace, and the atmosphere is so cool! We were on a wine tour with a local guide who brought us here for one last stop on our tour. I…

It is the absolute best spot on the California Coast! You HAVE to stop by....Great music, great food, full bar, and in a most beautiful outdoor/indoor location by the creeks, and the trees....Hones…

We were on a wine tour and our guide encouraged us to try this place...SO COOL! Oldest tavern in California, I'm told. Love the atmosphere...wish we could have stayed longer!

Easily the best tritip sandwich I’ve ever had. The meat was nicely seasoned and prepared over wood fire, super tender, the bread was perfect (it was light but held together great and nicely toasted…

Unique spot in the side of the mountain. Delicious tri tip sandwich and friendly staff. We loved this lunch stop on our way through the area. Lots of kids around. Highly recommend!

Brent Wood

This was our first place eating out in the US and it was such a great experience. Insanely cozy, I think I haven't seen a cozier place. Got this is a tip from a friend in LA otherwise I would've never found this. The food wasn't great though. Insanely big portions, way too big for the average European. We all had a food coma after this. I prefer more balanced a little bid less fatty food. The unfiltered beer was great though. I would still recommend to visit the place because of the ambiance and the good service. I would definitely come back and hopefully the food is slight better.

Ilaria

Up on the hills in this amazing western and rustic tavern, you can enjoy their sandwiches, sipping a chill beer while listening to live music. The battered onion rings and the pork ribs were super good! The staff is nice, lots of spots to enjoy your meal outside. It's worth the trip!

I heard about this place just a few days ago and since then whenever I asked the people in my circle about this place, they all had great things to say. \n\nMe and my 3 girlfriends decided to come he…

Amazing food. Simple but very tasty. A bit on expensive side but its wort it. I forgot the exact name of the menu i ordered but i was suprise of how tender the meat is. Coupled with their turkey…

Amazing food. Simple but very tasty. A bit on expensive side but its wort it. I forgot the exact name of the menu i ordered but i was suprise of how tender the meat is. Coupled with their turkey so…

Hidden gem with great food & fun ambiance! Parking was busy on a Sundays afternoon but quickly found a spot! Paris was able to seat us quickly and was very friendly! Kaya was very welcoming & walke…

Had the tri-tip and french dip (both the same sandwich, but French dip doesn't have the sauces, and add the au jus), I prefer the tri-tip. \n\nYes on the onion rings, yes on the potato salad, so …

Everyone was so friendly and the menu was unique. \nWe ordered venison stuffed mushrooms, an entree each and Caesar salad. The Caesar salad was nothing special but I thought the venison meatballs…

The Cold Spring Tavern was a wonderful find in the San Marcos Pass not too far outside of Santa Barbara. The restaurant has been in operation since 1886 when the location was a popular stage coach st…

Great food, I wish they made their ingredients more known to the public though (gf, wheat, soy etc) because I recently learned I can’t have the breads or condiments I like anymore, and I know mor…

Good meal, okay service, decent value, somewhat difficult to park at (can't be helped because of the landscape), service could be better (but that's true everywhere these days). If you're stayin…

First, this place is really up in the hills. Cute creek ambling thru the parking area. We had a reservation, thank goodness, but when we arrived, they said someone was still at our table. We cou…

First, this place is really up in the hills. Cute creek ambling thru the parking area. We had a reservation, thank goodness, but when we arrived, they said someone was still at our table. We cou…

Save yourself well over an hour and make a reservation 1st. It is really busy and seating is at a premium. Don’t kid yourself, this is located in a mountain setting. Dress accordingly especially …

Definitely worth a stop. My husband and daughter split a tri tip sandwich and loved it. Onion rings were amazing as was their grilled cheese with roasted red peppers and onion jam. Great people wat…

With food as good as it gets, the fries are a letdown. You gotta up your game to house cut, seasoning (other than salt) optional.

Kinda cute price that's like out in the middle of nowhere. Food was ok. They had live music though. Cute detour but wouldn't come all this way just for the sandwich.

Kinda cute price that's like out in the middle of nowhere. Food was ok. They had live music though. Cute detour but wouldn't come all this way just for the sandwich.

Kinda cute price that's like out in the middle of nowhere. Food was ok. They had live music though. Cute detour but wouldn't come all this way just for the sandwich.

I visited Cold Spring Tavern last weekend for lunch and had a very unpleasant experience that really surprised me. When I walked into the beer cabin to order a drink, a man immediately and loudly a…

When I was ordering food I asked for onion rings and a side order, and the table waiter replied with a very rude "NO", when I finally got my food the dish had other pieces of food that did not come w…

When I was ordering food I asked for onion rings and a side order, and the table waiter replied with a very rude "NO", when I finally got my food the dish had other pieces of food that did not …

When I was ordering food I asked for onion rings and a side order, and the table waiter replied with a very rude "NO", when I finally got my food the dish had other pieces of food that did not come…

Very dsappointed. Had been for dinner years ago before owner changed.. Then food was very good and feeling wad upscale. This time went for lunch. waitress and host were nice. Chili very average an…