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Elephant Bar & Restaurant

521 Firestone Rd, Goleta, CA 93117-3239
805-964-0779
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Ranked #18 of 84 restaurants in Goleta
Cuisines: Mexican
Most recent review
- 5 Mar 2013
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69% Recommend
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Holmes Beach, Florida
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87 reviews 87 reviews
86 restaurant reviews
206 helpful votes 206 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

First class lunch! Located almost right on the field, this is the best find ever if you are flying into Santa Barbara. I had the Macadamia Chicken with Shrimp on a Skewer and my co had Soup with Salmon Rolls. Both were reasonabley priced and tasted delicious! Very exotic atmosphere, wonderful service, I only wish we had more time to... More

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Los Angeles, California
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9 reviews 9 reviews
57 helpful votes 57 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2013

One of the clerk's at the hotel recommended this restaurant and it is a restaurant that we enjoy near where we live, so we knew it would be a good choice. It's probably 3 miles from the hotel but it was well worth it. Prices are reasonable and service is excellent. They offer a full bar if you are inclined... More

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los angeles
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54 reviews 54 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2013

On the plus side: great atmosphere, and a very sweet and helpful server. The kitchen was slow and our server kept apologizing for it to our party and the tables around us. When the food came, a sandwich was falling-apart soggy, with limp fries on the side, as if the dish had been sitting under heat lamps too long. Tomato... More

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Yorba Linda, CA
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11 reviews 11 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2013

We are a family of 5 with 3 kids (6, 8, and 9). Food and drink was average and of a quality typical of chain restaurant. We ate there on New Year's Eve and there was nothing special happening (no drink or food specials). Our waitress was very attentive and just friendly enough that we felt welcomed but not put... More

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Faa'a, French Polynesia
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20 reviews 20 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2013

We went there for dinner because a lot of reviews were talking about it. We were very disappointed because the meals we chose were not that good. We were expecting some original cuisine but it was absolutely ordinary and fair.

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santa barbara
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4 reviews 4 reviews
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2012

a giant menu always shows they can't make one perfect dish ! Drinks taste like sugar water , must have run out of alcohol ! 21 year old waiters who don't have a clue how to serve customers! food way overpriced and poor quality ! french fries looked like leftovers ! Ever heard of hot food ? Have been coming... More

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Santa Marta, Colombia
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2012

Consistently great food, Unique atmosphere, and flawless service. We go there at least twice a month and everything we've had has been excellent

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Central Coast, California
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29 reviews 29 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
82 helpful votes 82 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 October 2012

This is my favorite restaurant in Goleta. They have a large selection. The food is not "Mexican" as specified here. It's global, with many dishes inspired by Asian and Latin American flavors, but they also have plenty familiar American dishes. Their creme brulee is TO DIE FOR!!! I love their artichoke dip, and it's nice that you can have cocktails.... More

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Goleta
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 October 2012

The drinks are ia a computer controlled measuring system so are not as strong as you might be used to.

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Palo Alto, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2012

I love this place's happy hour -- cheap drinks! And they have a late night happy hour after 9pm as well. Their menu is vast so folks with tons of different food tastes came come here which helps with big groups. Lots of room inside and outside as well.

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