I am very very picky. Salad was good but the sweet potato fries were the best I have ever had - hot and crispy. No reloads cooked To order and I am super picky and have sent fries back from... read moreI am very very picky. Salad was good but the sweet potato fries were the best I have ever had - hot and crispy. No reloads cooked To order and I am super picky and have sent fries back from many places. They were also ok with my modifications- no garlic or red onion and didn’t blink an eye. I’m going back and getting grilled shrimp and so fries read less

Food was amazing and the service was wonderful.

Ate here tonight. Absolutely delicious food. The moment we arrived we were greeted by a wonderful hostess. The ambiance was great. The food was extremely flavorful. I will definitely be back again.

Chase was awesome! I've lived in SB for 4 years and can't believe I haven't been here until now. Gio was an amazing server and was accommodating as anyone could hope for. I was celebrating my 28th birthday and wouldn't... read moreChase was awesome! I've lived in SB for 4 years and can't believe I haven't been here until now. Gio was an amazing server and was accommodating as anyone could hope for. I was celebrating my 28th birthday and wouldn't have had it any other way.
Thank you, Chase... keep it up! read less

Seriously, what isn't to love? If you follow my reviews, you will find a common theme. I absolutely ADORE places in Sabra Barbara, my home town, that retain their quaint but legendary charm. They've had the same chef for nearly... read moreSeriously, what isn't to love? If you follow my reviews, you will find a common theme. I absolutely ADORE places in Sabra Barbara, my home town, that retain their quaint but legendary charm. They've had the same chef for nearly 40 years, and he has these authentic Italian dishes down to a science. My family and I have been coming here for 35 years. I don't think we've deviated from our personal favorites very often. My dad gets the calamari piccata, my mom gets the salmon, I get veal parm. I've never been disappointed in 35 years, which is a pretty amazing track record. Todd, who tends bar, has become a legitimate family friend over the last quarter century, as I'm sure is the case for so many other locals. Upon walking through these doors, I feel welcomed with open arms, comfortable, and 100% sure my family and I will have a great dining experience. We especially love to come here during the holiday months because their decorations are over the top and so incredibly beautiful. We love this place for all the right reasons: The food, the people, the ambience, and the friendships we've formed here over the last 3 decades. I love that old Santa Barbara Charm, and this place is chalked full of it. I hope they never change a thing...... upon reading other reviews, I see that see other people are less than impressed. I come here about 5-6 times a year, and tonight was as great as always. I noticed it was remarkably slow for a Saturday night. I sat at my same seat, ate the same thing, served by the same guy I've known more than half my life, and everything was great! I know the ownership has recently changed, and I implore them not to change this place too much. My 5 star review reflects tonight's experience and every other experience I can remember. I hope I can expect the same quality experience for the next few decades. I love this place. read less

We originally had a reservation at Olio and Limone,but they "lost" it. I'm really glad they did. We walk. In and It looks exactly like the first restaurant I ever went to in Rome. We got waited on right away,by... read moreWe originally had a reservation at Olio and Limone,but they "lost" it. I'm really glad they did. We walk. In and It looks exactly like the first restaurant I ever went to in Rome. We got waited on right away,by the nicest waitress . My husband got linguines and clams,mother in law veal ,and Father in Law the cioppino.I am eating my leftover penne carbonara as I write this. So here's breakdown

Service:Very nice attentive staff . The waitress tried really hard to get my father in law blue cheese olives for his martini. It wasn't that important,but that is a sign of great service

Alcohol: they had a full bar and a lot of wines available.

Food: You get large portions. The fish and shellfish were extremely fresh. All of our pastas were the right texture and not overdone on the sauce. (I personally hate when a place drowns the pasta in sauce) The style is very New York Italian,but on the lighter side .

Atmosphere: Think Little Italy. I believe they are New York Italian. There were pictures everywhere of New York and of course Sinatra. He was playing on the background music too. Really mellow vibe ,and not snobby. Of course they had red leather booths.

Parking/reservations/busyness : public parking was very close. We got in right away . My father in law called and they had a table waiting for us after the "lost " reservation at olio e limone wasn't found . It was very comfortable for a Saturday. A lot of regulars from the looks of it.

Overall a good little spot, that doesn't "lose"your reservations . read less

I have been coming to Chase Grill for over 20 years. That said, I have so much sentiment attached to this place.
Chase is a hit or miss. I've had great service, poor service; amazing food and bad, that's just how... read moreI have been coming to Chase Grill for over 20 years. That said, I have so much sentiment attached to this place.
Chase is a hit or miss. I've had great service, poor service; amazing food and bad, that's just how it works. But when I want comfort food in Santa Barbara - I go to Chase.
Their weekly lunch specials are amazing! I highly recommend the salmon with the orange sauce and alfredo. Dinner tends to get busy so get there early. The cocktails depend on the time of day: in the afternoon they're normally made by the waitress/waiter which can be frustrating instead of a full-time bartender. Overall the food is always decent and there's always Frank Sinatra playing.
I know people can be thrown off by the decor, but it's just Chase. It's an icon for that reason. Sure they could use a few upgrades, but I keep coming back because I know what I'll get; a belly full of warm comfort food, some jazz in the background, and wonderful memories. read less

If I could, I'd give this place a 10. Our meal was fabulous. The service was great. The atmosphere was wonderful.

This was such a great dining experience ! You can tell this establishment knows what they are doing!!! The manager is a true ninja making sure everything goes perfectly! From reminiscing with my husband about his first bloody Mary... read moreThis was such a great dining experience ! You can tell this establishment knows what they are doing!!! The manager is a true ninja making sure everything goes perfectly! From reminiscing with my husband about his first bloody Mary at this restaurant when he rolled into town in 2003z the experienced waitress was amazing!! We loved the food and dining experience read less

This place is delicious!! I had the Cobb salad with salmon and my sister had the chicken piccata. The staff was awesome! Very nice and all of them looked happy to be there.(rare these days) I will be back!!

Amazing food and service. Visiting Santa Barbara for the weekend and stopped in for dinner on Saturday night with no reservation. We waited about 20 minutes, but got to meet Braden, the bartender. He recommended a bottle of wine that... read moreAmazing food and service. Visiting Santa Barbara for the weekend and stopped in for dinner on Saturday night with no reservation. We waited about 20 minutes, but got to meet Braden, the bartender. He recommended a bottle of wine that was amazing. We were concerned that it would be an expensive bottle, but no! One of the lowest on the wine list, it was just his favorite Pinot Noir. And we agreed. He was genuine and very friendly, not just trying to upsell.

When we were seated, the staff were so friendly and the food was to die for. Strongly consider getting the Ceasar salad Mediterranean style. And if you like anchovies, they've got them. The homemade made pasta melted in the mouth, al dente but so fresh! The sauces added so much flavor. The Green lipped muscles in the Cioppiono were a surprise! High quality food! If we lived here, we would return again and again! read less

Great Italian ambiance.. service and good is excellent!! Sinatra drink .. Blue Eyes... and music:-))

Well first a huge thanks to Mario for absolute first class service. Really outstanding. Secondly, the food was fabulous. This is the place for classic Italian food with FLAVOR. Not like "Olive Garden for the masses" but "We're serious about... read moreWell first a huge thanks to Mario for absolute first class service. Really outstanding. Secondly, the food was fabulous. This is the place for classic Italian food with FLAVOR. Not like "Olive Garden for the masses" but "We're serious about making great food". Highly recommended! read less

Having just returned from the Chase Bar and Grill, with friends, our experience, thanks to Cammy, our bar tender, was outstanding. While a martini can be generic, Cammy definitely was not. She made our experience one of Santa Barbara's best.... read moreHaving just returned from the Chase Bar and Grill, with friends, our experience, thanks to Cammy, our bar tender, was outstanding. While a martini can be generic, Cammy definitely was not. She made our experience one of Santa Barbara's best.

Thank you Cammy.

The anniversary couple. Debi and Greg. read less