Embermill - Santa Barbara

Pretty decent food, but nothing special. However the price is pretty high, so quality/price ratio is too low in the end, that's why it's 2 stars.How to improve:... read more Pretty decent food, but nothing special. However the price is pretty high, so quality/price ratio is too low in the end, that's why it's 2 stars.How to improve: either improve the quality, or lower the price.

The food here is incredibly delicious! The plantain appetizer is a must-try, and the specials are fantastic. I highly recommend the mahi-mahi and the curry shri... read more The food here is incredibly delicious! The plantain appetizer is a must-try, and the specials are fantastic. I highly recommend the mahi-mahi and the curry shrimp and grits.

This place knows exactly what good Caribbean food is and how to prepare and serve it. Great flavor and generous portions so excellently plated. They also carry... read more This place knows exactly what good Caribbean food is and how to prepare and serve it. Great flavor and generous portions so excellently plated. They also carry a good selection of wines to go with red meat, white meat or seafood. For a downtown location, they are reasonably priced. Service is so warm and friendly. I sure would recommend this restaurant.

I can't praise this place enough! The atmosphere is fantastic, the service is excellent, and the food was outstandingly delicious. I had some of the best catfis... read more I can't praise this place enough! The atmosphere is fantastic, the service is excellent, and the food was outstandingly delicious. I had some of the best catfish I've ever tasted. As a local from Santa Barbara, I will definitely be returning!

The food was quite delicious, but the service was completely lacking—albeit well-meaning. There was one waiter who seemed to have no idea what he was doing. The... read more The food was quite delicious, but the service was completely lacking—albeit well-meaning. There was one waiter who seemed to have no idea what he was doing. The ambiance left much to be desired. There was no sign indicating that we should seat ourselves, which meant we would have been waiting a long time if we hadn’t taken the initiative. To the immediate left, there were plastic crates and stacked chairs, which was an off-putting sight. Inside the restaurant, there was an odd counter adorned with various miscellaneous items that looked more like someone’s cluttered office than a dining spot. Overall, while the food was enjoyable, the service was painfully slow and confusing.