Kyle's Kitchen - Goleta

I had to wait over half an hour for a pre-packaged salad, and there were no napkins in the bag. I wasn’t the only one frustrated; the person in front of me aske... read more I had to wait over half an hour for a pre-packaged salad, and there were no napkins in the bag. I wasn’t the only one frustrated; the person in front of me asked for a refund because they couldn’t wait any longer. Meanwhile, people who ordered after us received their food before we did. I will definitely not be returning.

What a delightful surprise to be welcomed by a wonderful young man as we entered the restaurant. Later, I learned his name was Kyle, and upon further investigat... read more What a delightful surprise to be welcomed by a wonderful young man as we entered the restaurant. Later, I learned his name was Kyle, and upon further investigation, I discovered the concept behind the establishment. I ordered the chicken club and the Thai peanut salad, and everything was fresh and delicious. We will definitely be returning to support the cause. Highly recommended!

I visited on a Thursday night to catch the football game, but the bar area was overloaded with kids, including one sitting at the bar. I'm all in favor of a fam... read more I visited on a Thursday night to catch the football game, but the bar area was overloaded with kids, including one sitting at the bar. I'm all in favor of a family-friendly atmosphere, but this felt excessive. We wanted to enjoy the new bar, but instead it felt like a playground. The food was decent, but it didn't meet the standard I expect from Kyle's Kitchen.

I had the lettuce-wrapped Firehouse burger, and wow, it was delicious! The staff were friendly, attentive, and genuinely committed to great customer service. In... read more I had the lettuce-wrapped Firehouse burger, and wow, it was delicious! The staff were friendly, attentive, and genuinely committed to great customer service. In a time when true hospitality often feels lost, Kyle's Kitchen on Hollister makes every customer feel like a VIP. Simply outstanding!

I really appreciate the message behind Kyle's Kitchen! The food from their menu was decent—not overly special or heavily flavored, but reasonably priced. Unfort... read more I really appreciate the message behind Kyle's Kitchen! The food from their menu was decent—not overly special or heavily flavored, but reasonably priced. Unfortunately, I ended up with food poisoning, so that definitely lowers my rating.