The Creekside Restaurant & Bar

4444 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara - 93110
264 reviews
American Barbeque
(805) 770-3200

Going in thought it was going to be more of a nice dining experience but found it to be more of a fast food place with good barbecue style food. like a Carl's Jr. but better seemed to be a very young family oriented place a whole lot of little kids in one area and a blend of outdoor sports bar feel with T.V's going. everything is outdoors shade is where the premium seating is desired so bring a hat if your stuck in the sun. Buss service is excellent

We just left this place. Very disappointed. I ordered a chicken sandwich, specifically said no onion rings and the girl taking the order confirmed that it came with french fries. The plate came full of onion rings and no french fries. I explained the gentleman that came to the table and he never came back to fix the order. The grilled chicken breast on the sandwich did not look appealing and the bread had so much BBQ sauce that it was soggy.

It's not bbq, whatever the menu says. Food is reasonable, though pretty expensive ($17 for a food service fried chicken breast ). Nice outdoor patio but all all the TVs and country music brings the atmosphere down quite a bit. Could be great, but it's mostly just OK.

More like a diner than a restaurant.So I get the efforts to make things work with Covid… and we’ve had some really good experiences with the Covid changes - not so much here.So, first, food was really good - pulled pork sandwich and crispy chicken sandwich/ great fried! Cocktails were ok/good… but the service - or lack there of, one star.Total experience of being my own server. 2-3 tables here the whole time we were here - yet no one even made the slightest effort to see if we are ok. I knew I was on my own when I walked to the bar asked for two glasses of water and was handed 3 plastic cups and a pitcher of water.Bartender was chatting with another employee the entire time and when I went to check out and only gave a 10% tip, I got side eye… I was thinking I deserved a discount for being my owner server, but different perspectives, I suppose. (The kid who dropped our food did ask if we needed anything else - you know how you know what you need literally 1 second after you’ve looked at your meal? So, I get his effort, but can I have a minute??)Just know what you’re getting into when you “dine” here.

Stopped in for drink with 2 friends after work. Arrived at 8:30. They were closing down and made us feel very unwelcome. Bartender was extremely rude. Did not leave tip but extra charge was added to my credit card after we left! Never going back.

We were driving through the area and stopped for lunch. Incredible service and absolutely delicious food! It’s such a comfortable feeling there with the friendliest smiles from all the staff! We brought our toddler and he loved it. Next time we’re driving though, we’ll definitely make the stop again!

Went with some friends and visited the bar. Despite the remodel the place doesn't seem any better. In fact it seems kind of lifeless and sterile now. The food wasn't bad but I did expect more. Even the way the food was plated seemed lifeless and boring. It's very clean however.

LOVE going here with the family!! With fun , updates food choices, as well as some old favorites, everyone finds something they love to eat here. AND, hubby loves that he can watch the screens overhead when a game's on. It's another hidden gem in our community that's been redone in recent years, and everyone needs to try it, and then tell a friend.

Food and drinks were great. Wished it was a full service wait staff instead of order at the counter. But other than that it was good

Super GREAT SERVICE! Our company had their taco bar lunch last week! Terrific food/bar, and the patio was just perfect our get together! We will definitely be back! Highly recommend!!!