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Overall Total Score
4.5 out of 5
Outstanding | 2873 reviews

What User likes about The Blue Owl:
We always dine at this restaurant whenever we visit Santa Barbara! The food is consistently delicious. We ordered the bánh Mì with a tofu-eggplant mix, as well as the Thai burger, tofu, and spicy shrimp. Everything was excellent. View all feedback. What Bridgette Furrow doesn't like about The Blue Owl:
Lots of vegan options. The online menu is clearer than the one in the restaurant for vegan options. The banh mi and tri tip burrito lacked flavor. Was okay with added sambal. I went to use the one bathroom they have and walked in since the door was open. An employee was in there holding a broom and looking at his phone. I apologized and walked out to wait, while he just stared at me. A few minutes later, he passive a... View all feedback.

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Menu
4.8 ★ from 25 reviews

Great menu and open late night over the weekend with a “night owl menu”! I love the vegan options, especially the fried rice and grilled cheese Highly recommend...

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Both my meal and my girlfriend's meal were absolutely delicious fresh greens rice was perfectly cooked tasty chicken nice seasoning not too much. Really love th...

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I've never been disappointed by the blue owl. eating is fresh, tasty and the menu is exciting! if you are looking for tasty, healthy eating, this is the place!...

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Cute little restaurant with cozy seating on a side street. Food was excellent (fried rice w chicken a poached egg) as well as their Thai tea(not too sweet). Gre...

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Found this place to be excellent when eating after qualitatiw high-quality, healthy comfort that tastes great to praise that are not crazy. found the mood and t...

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Happycow
4.0 ★ from 19 reviews
reinersmichele
16.07.2024 - 15:55

The banh mi tofu sandwich was incredible and the eggplant sandwich with vegan cheese was over the top. The fried rice salad was delicious They even have enterta...

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tj9045
16.07.2024 - 15:55

The “vegan owl” menu had lots of options. Definitely get the strawberry feta crostini. The grilled cheese was ok, but the eggplant sandwich was flavorful.

Vegan
16.07.2024 - 15:55

Went here for lunch with my family after visiting the MOXI Museum. They were very accommodating. My kids wanted grilled cheese sandwiches, but the vegan grilled...

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SBVegans
16.07.2024 - 15:55

I love the Nam Toc burrito, it's a burrito filled with fried rice, tofu, and veggies. It is delish! Cute restaurant too, nice place to hang out and get a beer....

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Debbienet
16.07.2024 - 15:55

I got the eggplant sandwich. It is on focaccia bread and comes with either chips or side salad-delicious! Prices have gone up a few dollars but so has everythin...

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Google
4.7 ★ from 472 reviews
Russell
17.01.2024 - 12:36

This place has a really cool vibe. Stopped in here for lunch on our way North. The salad greens are fresh and the dressing for the house salad was awesome. Look...

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Bridgette
17.01.2024 - 12:36

Lots of vegan options. The online menu is clearer than the one in the restaurant for vegan options. The banh mi and tri tip burrito lacked flavor. Was okay with...

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L
17.01.2024 - 12:36

I have loved this restaurant for so long. It is my #1 choice for delicious healthy salads (huge servings) and the nam toc burrito or bahn mi when I want somethi...

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Rich
17.01.2024 - 12:36

Great fusion burrito and banh mi. Plenty of 6+ craft beers on tap. Music, comedy. Street parking . Happy hour.

Myrna
17.01.2024 - 12:36

The food here is pretty good. I had the grilled cheese which was really good. I've also had the Thai basil cheeseburger which was excellent. They have plenty of...

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Int Restaurants
4.4 ★ from 1152 reviews
Jada
24.08.2023 - 07:02

The new space is awesome! Well done! Great food and a great space! Woot-woot!

Renee
24.08.2023 - 07:02

I will definitely go back! Tri-Tip sandwich is thee best!

Gen
24.08.2023 - 07:02

SO delicious. Our new favorite place to order from on weekend nights! Super quick service and delicious food!

Heather
24.08.2023 - 07:02

The fried rice, changed my life. I really should have gotten a second order, to eat tomorrow.

Naomi
24.08.2023 - 07:02

I visited this restaurant for the first time for lunch and tried the Turkey Thyme sandwich, which was delicious! I give it two thumbs up and will definitely be...

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Sirved
4.7 ★ from 1010 reviews
Gastroranking-us
3.9 ★ from 398 reviews

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