Visit Cold Spring Tavern

The place is much fun! We explored the jailhouse that fit 11 people (small space). Checked for seating & wait for about 20min while waiting we went to a bar, ordered drinks while enjoying live band. We ordered the famous beer batter onion rings, brisket sandwich & French onion soup. Really enjoyed the place. I’d advice take the first parking spot on the side of street when you get there (if driving a car) as the place is packed quickly. There’s motorcycles parking if you’re riding motorcycle. Enjoy & have fun!

Staying in the Santa Barbara area? This is the perfect quaint little stop for a good meal. Nestled on the side of a mountain road, the main old stage coach restaurant is open until 4PM and serves amazing wild game chili. Outdoors they also serve the best BBQ tri tip sandwiches. I highly recommend topping the sandwiches with their horseradish sauce. Service was very good and kind, I also thoroughly enjoyed the ambiance with a live band playing outside the bar while we were eating.

Cold Spring Tavern is one of those places you have to know about in order to find it. You’re not likely to stumble upon it just driving around. It’s really the only thing in this hilly area and is covered up by a forest of trees and separated from anywhere close by a small windy road. This old stage coach stop is a place to behold. The grounds are rustic but well kept and the main dining house is just that, an old house converted into dining spaces. The main entrance/room has a large river stone fireplace that keeps the place warm during colder times. The food here speaks straight to the soul. They don’t compromise on the service and the staff here are very friendly and accommodating. Outside, they serve up epic tri-tip sandwiches on a fresh French roll for those that need a quicker dining option. An even smaller old building adjacent to the restaurant serves as a cozy bar with a taxidermied deer head above the stone fireplace. Weekends there are often live music groups entertaining the crowds who come to just enjoy the atmosphere. One of the most unique dining experiences you might find anywhere in Santa Barbara! A must see and do!

Heard so much about this place and finally was able to stop by for lunch on our way up the coast from Santa Barbara. There's a winding two lane road with a small dirt parking lot for about 10 cars max. The rest of the cars are parked on either side of the road. It's a very cute wooded area and you can walk around while you wait to be seated. We came for a late lunch at 1:30pm on a Monday and there was a 40 min wait. The food was good but everything came out so slow. We ordered the onion rings for an appetizer to come out first knowing this, but it didn't come out until the rest of the order. So if you're in a hurry, which luckily we weren't, don't eat here. They also messed up on our bill so more waiting and flagging down the waitress. They seem short staffed as our waitress was rushing from one table to the next. It's one of those places where you've been to check it off your list but not worth the long wait to return again.

Stopped by Cold Springs Tavern after a day at Red Rock. Had a sandwich, took in some music and enjoyed the vibe. Totally an awesome stop. Delicious food and great ambiance.