The best restaurants in Goleta

Long-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.

7127 Hollister Ave #30

Rowdy college students nosh on pizzas made from handmade dough & covered with a variety of toppings.

928 Embarcadero del Norte (Isla Vista)

Island-themed fast-food chain whose menu features traditional Hawaiian plate lunches.

7127 Hollister Ave Ste. 21

Local outpost of a small casual chain serving Japanese cuisine & a wide variety of signature rolls.

5746 Calle Real

Counter-serve, build-your-own-burrito chain with a natural-foods focus, also serving tacos & salads.

879 Embarcadero del Norte (Isla Vista)

Family-friendly chain for traditional & specialty pizza, plus hot wings, sandwiches & desserts.

5934 Calle Real Calle Real &, Encina Ln

Pit stop for snacks, drinks & daily essentials

6545 Trigo Rd (Isla Vista)

New Orleans-style mini-chain serving cornbread & spicy standards in a bustling, no-frills setting.

6025 Calle Real

Classic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.

4865 Calle Real

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

The Arbor University Center, Bldg. 8501 (Santa Barbara)

Casual restaurant for enchiladas, chile rellenos & other premium Mexican fare in a roomy space.

7024 Market Pl Dr

Local chainlet serving Mexican comfort food & margaritas amid south-of-the-border decor.

5764 Calle Real

New Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.

163 N Fairview Ave

Established restaurant for familiar eats, plus a patio, televised sports & a buffet on select days.

254 Orange Ave

Clever American fare, craft beer & weekly line dancing in relaxed digs with a pool table & patio.

4444 Hollister Ave (Santa Barbara)

Family-friendly chain serving classic Tex-Mex & American fare in a Southwestern-style setting.

6950 Market Pl Dr

Family-friendly chain for traditional & specialty pizza, plus hot wings, sandwiches & desserts.

270 Storke Rd

No-frills counter-serve eatery in a strip mall specializing in street-style tacos & Mexican sodas.

Storke Rd

Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.

5980 Hollister Ave

Comfy, neighborhood fixture since 2006 preparing hearty sushi rolls along with other Japanese bites.

5744 Hollister Ave

No-frills deli & market offering an array of sandwiches & burgers, as well as sides.

6553 Pardall Rd (Isla Vista)

Family-friendly chain for traditional & specialty pizza, plus hot wings, sandwiches & desserts.

6583 Pardall Rd

Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.

140 N Fairview Ave

Relaxed eatery serving burgers, fries & craft beer while supporting special-needs organizations.

5723 Calle Real

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

6831 Hollister Ave J

Laid-back Mexican joint drawing students with a wide selection of burritos, plus vegetarian options.

6527 Madrid Rd (Isla Vista)

Eco-friendly eatery offering acai bowls, smoothies & more using all-natural & organic ingredients.

5668 Calle Real

New Orleans-style mini-chain serving cornbread & spicy standards in a bustling, no-frills setting.

6831 Hollister Ave A

Locally sourced seafood, wine & beer in an upmarket space with an oyster bar & a nautical theme.

3815 State St Suite G131 (Santa Barbara)

Casual, clean-lined eatery serving spit-roasted tacos, burritos and tostadas, plus a salsa bar.

3771 State St (Santa Barbara)

Casual venue serving traditional Guatemalan eats such as pupusas, gluten-free tamales and tacos, plus cider.

325 Rutherford St Ste D

Casual joint serving a variety of sushi rolls and other Japanese fare.

3631 State St (Santa Barbara)

Tiki-themed destination since 1967 offering steaks & seafood, plus a salad bar & a wine list.

3888 State St (Santa Barbara)

Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.

3849 State St Suite 163 (Santa Barbara)