My new favorite spot in SB! The staff are super friendly and helpful. The sitting area is comfortable and welcoming, both inside and out. The excellent vegan options are an added bonus!
Vegan Restaurant
The Blue Owl
· $$$$ · santaBarbara · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
Editor synopsis · 0 reviews
Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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My new favorite spot in SB! The staff are super friendly and helpful. The sitting area is comfortable and welcoming, both inside and out. The excellent vegan options are an added bonus!
Made a trip from Santa Monica up to Santa Barbara and seen this place and stopped for lunch. Easy to read, descriptive menu. Order at the counter and they bring it to you. Good service. Very fresh and tasty ingredients. I had the Nam Toc Burrito that came with a small side salad. Delicious flavor, good size portion that was satisfying. Add a cold glass of tea and it balanced out my trip.
Made a trip from Santa Monica up to Santa Barbara and seen this place and stopped for lunch. Easy to read, descriptive menu. Order at the counter and they bring it to you. Good service. Very fresh and tasty ingredients. I had the Nam Toc Burrito that came with a small side salad. Delicious flavor, good size portion that was satisfying. Add a cold glass of tea and it balanced out my trip.
Passing through Santa Barbara on the way to Piru, I leaned on good ol' Google maps to help me decide on where to stop for a casual bite. Stumbled across The Blue Owl, and after trying it, I immediately had to give it a review because the overall experience was awesome! Initial impression is that it had a chill and positive vibe, from the music to the decor. It had a Latin feel, with the fan, color scheme, and decor. The menu has asian-inspired items such as fried rice and banh mi sandwiches. I came here with the plan to have the fried rice 🍚, based on reading a couple of reviews. I had the option to add "toppings" to my fried rice, so ai added chicken for $5.00 more, which brought it to $15.00. Wife had the Thai curry banh mi sandwich, with a side salad 🥗. It came in a classic chinese take-out container, and I'd say it can feed two people. I was pleasantly surprised with the flavor and texture of the fried rice after my first bite! The ingredients tasted fresh, and the added chicken was tender & has some curry flavors to it. I would definitely recommend it! Also, I asked for the sweet chili sauce to be put on the side so that I could experience the purity of the fried rice before adding the sauce. The bread 🍞 on the banh mi was light and toasty! Flavors were good. I highly recommend this place whenever you visit this part of Santa Barbara!