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Hollister Brewing Co.
6980 Marketplace Dr, Goleta
Phone: (805) 968-2810
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Hollister Brewing Co. writes: Hollister Brewing Company: Named 2008, 2009 and 2010 Best Goleta Restaurant and Best Brewery by SantaBarbara.Com reader’s poll. Thank you! An exciting brewpub in Goleta featuring hand-crafted beers made on premises, an innovative, fresh menu with appetizers, salads, pizzas, burgers, fish tacos, paninis, daily specials and more. Full bar, wine list and seven HD plasma TV’s to catch up on sports. Sensational HAPPY HOURS Monday – Friday 2-6 p.m.: house beers, wines, cocktails, pizzas and wings. MONDAY night is PINT NIGHT: Most house beers $3.00/pt. TUESDAY is BREWER'S CHOICE: select beers $2.50 pint and $10 pitchers All DAY. Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner.
- Happy Hour: Mon-Fri 2-6pm: $3 pints/$10 pitchers plus wine and cocktail specials; $2 off all pizzas, half-price chicken wings, $5 HBC beer braised mussels and Happy Hour only nachos.
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Reviews by the General Public
Good food and great beer, 8/15/2010
Reviewer: Alison
from Santa Barbara, CA
I'm pretty much a regular here, I go once every week or two. I find the beer delicious, there's a good variety, and the selection changes pretty regularly, which is nice. The food is pretty good, but some things are better than others. Pizzas and burgers are a good bet- special salads are usually tasty. Most of the sandwiches are satisfying and tasty. One thing I want to mention, because Hollister does not go out of their way to advertise this: they make a real commitment to using local ingredients in their food and beer, and most of their meat is from small, family farms. They don't use styrofoam for their take-out containers, either. This, in combo with yummy beer, tasty food and a solid happy hour is enough to keep me coming back.
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Good food, fun place, 6/24/2010
Reviewer: Lynn
from Santa Barbara, CA
I live right down the street, with the girls and visiting family have been there several times in the last couple of weeks. They are consistently good, a little over priced for the food but it is better than average quality food so it is acceptable. I had their pizza that was on special one night it had corn and bacon on it - oh man was it good. Only problem is went back the next night with my GF and the waitress obviously didnt work the night before and couldnt ask the cook to remake it for me. I didnt really care for the cheese pizza that I got that night.But they had made a corn, cauliflower soup that was absolutely delicious. I would recommend it to anyone. Very good and good service. (Service staff might be a tad unorganized) but other than that no complaints.
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Never a bad experience, 2/17/2010
Reviewer: Mary
from Santa Barbara, CA
I am surprised by so many terrible reviews of HBC--I go there pretty frequently and am always happy when I leave. I have been there when someone doesn't like something, whether food or beer, and they have happily taken said item back. The food has never been greasy, undercooked, overcooked, etc. I recall having one dish that I found bland--I think that's pretty good for a restaurant with such a big menu. Also, their beer is delicious.
This isthe only restaurant I have ever returned to that has multiple televisions. I hate sports bars or anything resembling, but I am a loyal fan of HBC.
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bad food & bad service, 1/8/2010
Reviewer: Nicole
from Santa Barbara, CA
I have had repeated inconsistent and bad food from this place. Bland over priced salads and undercooked burgers with dried out french fries. The service seems like it is always stretched very thin. they failed to check on how things were tasting and did not stop to refill drinks I do not think the server even introduced them self to us. it appears that the servers just have to many tables and it is making the quality of service suffer. When I voiced my opinion to the manager he did not seem to care and came off really rude. The beer is ok at best but I feel I can get a better experience else where in town for a better price.
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Where is the Service?, 12/28/2009
Reviewer: Vera
from Santa Barbara, CA
Went here for lunch when it was not very busy. The server we had was horrible. Did not make eye contact or greet us (or other diners) with any sign of friendliness. Instead, just grunted an unsmiling "What do you want?" when we finally got her to stop by our table after many attempts to get her attention. Never came to check on refills. Towards the end of our meal, another server (a friendlier one) was finally assigned to our and other tables. Food seemed okay but the nasty taste the inattentive server left in our mouths may have tainted our judgment.
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above average food and some good beers, 12/23/2009
Reviewer: rich alaskan
from Santa Barbara, CA
cuban sandwich very good-burger well below union ale on lower state, for a very experienced old-fashioned ale drinker the hoppy new-age beers aren't so great but the table 42 is good and the belgian country pale is the best saisson style ale i have tasted. otherwise for serious beer drinkers its not happening. hollister will have plenty competition when union ale gets its brewing process going and they dont rely on their excellent choice of tap and bottle beers since they arent enamored of the "more hops the better" nouveau brewing style.
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Best Beer in the USA, 12/16/2009
Reviewer: Randy
from Ventura/CA
I have hit all 50 states, and usually hit a Micro Brew on the road. I have not tasted a better IPA than the Hip Hop DIPA. The food is a very nice complement to the Beer. Nice value for the buck.
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Best burgers in town, 11/10/2009
Reviewer: Dan Phillips
from Santa Barbara, CA
Big juicy burgers, and great, crispy duck-fat fries in paper cones. I haven't had a better burger in town. Can get a bit loud inside; if the weather's nice, outdoor seating is good.
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Nothing Special, 10/9/2009
Reviewer: Michael
from Santa Barbara, CA
I just moved to Goleta and I really wanted to like this place. My wife and I got a tasting of beers and there wasn't one that I would rate above average. The fish tacos were bland and the duck fat fries tasted like plain old fries. It's a lovely place and the service was great, it's too bad the food and the beer isn't that good.
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Not recommended, 9/9/2009
Reviewer: Ali Abyane
from Santa Barbara, CA
First time trying this restaurant, Service not bad, beer not bad but the food was worth than fast food quality. Ordered spinach & Artichoke dip nothing but water down spinach with no trace of artichoke. Main course of Black & blue chicken sandwich with blue cheese slaw, I wonder if the chef knew what is blue cheese! Next one was steak sandwich with Caesar salad and I must say it is sad to see a chef who cannot prepare a simple Caesar salad. The next one was the most expensive item of Short Rib and I really want to know what they are thinking serving such a dish for $ 18. I would never go back to this place and will not recommend it to anyone else. I saw some good reviews and I am wondering what their relation to this restaurant is.
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Great Lazy Sunday Surprise
Reviewer: Martee Molnar-Andresen
from Santa Barbara, CA
Went to Home Depot for a few things and decided to have an early dinner with the family. The staff was accomodating and the food was great. I think my last meal will include their onion rings with BBQ sauce. The Cucumber Martini was very good. My son had the sliders, just the right size little burgers. The fish tacos were also quite delicious made with Ono. We will be back.
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5 stars for beers
Reviewer: Ryan S
from Santa Barbara, CA
HBC has some absolutely fantastic beers. The food is a bit hit and miss. Bartenders are great, wait staff seems to be getting better with practice. Go for the beers. If the alcohol makes you hungry, grab something to eat. I haven't explored the new parts of the menu (expanded thanks to a new chef), but look forward to doing so. Cheers! Double IPA was my fave last time I was there.
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Ok food/service, pricey
Reviewer: Glenn
from Buellton
Got food quick(was not there on a weekend though). Nice setup with multiple TVs and a bar. Outside seating good for summertime lunches probably. Kobe Burger was really good though the order was slightly wrong. Salad was not great. Can't comment on the beers. With a burger twice that of Carl's Six Dollar Burger and tasting almost the same I can't recommend the place for food and the service was a bit bad on the wrong order. Maybe as other reviewers have said a good place to watch the many TVs with a beer and appetizer.
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Always one of my favorites
Reviewer: Neil
from Santa Barbara, CA
Hollister Brewing never disappoints. I was there again Friday and tried some of the new beers on tap and as always they were fantastic, but I always end up with a pint of my favorite, the Table 42 Red Ale and the Friday special pulled pork sandwich. Its worth the visit just for that! The food is consistently very good and it's definitely not your usual pub fare. Great fish tacos and burgers and the pizzas and salads are first rate. The wait staff seems very knowledgeable about the beers and menu items and they are friendly but not pushy. I've been there many times and will be back many more.
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Don't order the overpiced salads - stick with burgers
Reviewer: Nancy
from Santa Barbara, CA
I usually order beer and a burger here - they are very good. Had the Cobb Salad Friday night, since I am currently counting calories. The lettuce was fine, a fresh mesclun mix, and the balsamic vinaigrette and egg wedges good also. However, the "roasted in house" turkey pieces were totally dried out and tasteless. Worse, the Applewood bacon was barely cooked,so the salad was full of cold, congealed chunks of bacon which was mostly fat. It was pretty disgusting and I spent most of the meal picking it out. I paid $12 for some lettuce with a hardboiled egg on it - the only edible parts of the salad. I pointed out to the waiter how "raw" and cold the bacon was, all he did was grin. No comment. Also, the 20 minute wait quoted by the hostess turned to more than 40 minutes. I know it's not an exact science but they ought to bring around some taquitos or something to bar patrons patiently waiting double the time quoted. I would not be in a hurry to return to HBC, as long as Lucky's, SB Brewing Co and the Habit are serving burgers.
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I Will Be Back Soon
Reviewer: Howard
from Lompoc CA
This place has the best beers in the area. The food is delicious, the Kobe burger is first rate. Thanks for the Great Service too.
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Grab a beer, watch the game but eat next door!
Reviewer: Nicole
from Santa Barbara, CA
Hollister brew co has great service but their food is lacking. Their burgers are overpriced and they're not given enough time to sit before being served. Several times I've gone there and the bottom bun is so soggy I can't even pick up my burger and I'm reduced to eating it with a fork and knife or asking for a new bottom bun. Their fries are good, nice light color and they put great herbs and onion flakes on them. Their beer is also nice, catch them at happy hour for a pretty good deal. Hollister brew co is a great place to watch the games, they put labels on all the tv's to let you know what game is playing so you can strategically sit. Very smart and very helpful!
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Drink up but skip the sandwiches
Reviewer: Hugh Mandeson
from Santa Barbara, CA
I so miss the Camino Real Cafe, I guess just good food is not enough. Why is this place always packed? Good for them I guess. Great big screens around (with closed caption on, bravo)and the beers are good. The service not at all bad (slow when busy but the old Cafe could never keep good staff on long).
My beef, or lack thereof, seriously rip off sandwiches! My first time, the BLT; the driest stingiest sandwich ever in my life. Ever. I vowed not to return. Last night a friend invited me, I had to get out. I ordered the Rueben. Yuck the driest stingiest sandwich ever and the saurkraut must have been applied with tweezers. I guess the rye toast is supposed to make you thirstier? And cayenne pepper in the Thousand Island dressing? Cheese on only half and was barely covered with single layer of dried blackened "corned beef" FOUL! I am a jew from LA and a Reuben should be 2-3" thick of corned beef and at least 1/2" of kraut and have mustard! The fries are great. The burgers...a half pound my ass! And cheese or onions are another buck each?!. The pizzas or the salads appear a far better deal but I don't expect to return for food. Maybe the hot fudge brownie or the beir de table but I was very, very disappointed. They have a great business going. How about some MEAT in a $10.50 sandwich?! Not recommended except as a bar. The hot wings looked popular. Just be aware, skip the "sandwiches" unless you like dry toast with a hint of filling for ten bucks. I guess I need more gall to send things back but I respect how hard food service is. Be nice if the customer was as respected. We left the minimum tip. Fooey!
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Bad Burgers
Reviewer: Leana
from Santa Barbara, CA
Last night I went with three friends to Hollister Brewing Co. Three of us got the burger; one ordering it medium, one ordering it medium well, and one ordering it well done. Even though we ordered them all differently, they arrived at our table all well done. It was also very tasteless. The fourth friend ordered the chop salad from the waitress' recommendation because of its flavor. She too found it to be tasteless like we found the burgers and said "how could a salad with so many things taste so bland?" We all hoped for better flavor in our meals and for our burgers to be cooked how we asked. On a positive note, our waitress was really attentive and pleasant. It was also really nice to sit outside on their large patio.
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Best Beer Ever?
Reviewer: Chris
from Santa Barbara, CA
I think I had one of the best beers ever - Orange Honey Blossom. Simply spectacular! Thak you!
The food is great too!
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Best Brewery In Town!
Reviewer: Andy
from Santa Barbara, CA
I've been to a lot of "breweries" and this is the first one that doesn't have just three and a half beers and then a bunch of crappy domestic bottles and cans as the extent of their brew. I come back every few weeks to see what new beers they have to offer and they've yet to disappoint. Their food is good, I've had the burger and it was delicious! A few times that I've been there they've offered a daily special and when I've tried those they've been amazing considering that you are not at some posh restaurant. I constantly find myself recommending this place to friends looking for a fun atmosphere.
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Outstanding beers
Reviewer: John
from Santa Barbara, CA
This place has the best beers in the area. The Belgian ales are fantastic. The food and service need to catch up to the beer.
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