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Soul Bites in Santa Barbara

Soul Bites in Santa Barbara

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4.6 (126)
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11:00 am - 10:00 pm
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11:00 am - 10:00 pm
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11:00 am - 10:00 pm
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10:00 am - 10:00 pm
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Soul Bites

423 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

 https://soulbitesrestaurants.com/
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Soul Bites is a southern restaurant (us) in Santa Barbara, CA.

Soul Bites Review Summary

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Soul Bites serves up authentic Southern comfort with a side of hospitality. Expect tender fried chicken, creamy mac 'n cheese, and crispy fried green tomatoes that'll make your taste buds do the happy dance.

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Yelp: 4.5/5

TripAdvisor: 4.5/5

Google Reviews: 4.4/5

OpenTable: 4.5/5

Zomato: 4.3/5

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Janet Williams
Janet Williams -Google user
a year ago
Run, don't walk, to get you some of this food. The fried chicken made me start praise dancing, but the hot crackling mac sent me to heaven. Everything we tried was hot, seasoned to perfection, and infused with so much soul and love. The customer service...Read More
Dine inLunchAtmosphere: 5Vegan Soul Plate, Macaroni and CheeseClearly labeled vegetarian dishes
Eva Komarkova
Eva Komarkova -Google user
a year ago
We loved everything what is vegan on the menu. Literally everything, you won't make a mistake with this place, it was simply delicious. Vegan Po-boy, vegan crab cakes (the remulade is awesome), vegan soul plate (crispy and juicy oyster mushrooms, yummy creamy beans, and collard...Read More
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Fish PO BoyClearly labeled vegetarian dishesClearly labeled vegan dishes.Difficult to find parkingFree street parking, Paid street parking
Constance AG
Constance AG -Google user
a year ago
Great spot to hang. Live comedy hosted by Ms. Kimmie Dee and live music as well Although I didn't eat, the food ood looked great and seemed popular. There is multiple seating areas and a fabulous bar. Staff equally great. This place deserves a drop...Read More
Other$20–30Atmosphere: 5Banana Pudding, Hibiscus Lemonade
josh payne
josh payne -Google user
a year ago
The best southern comfort I have ever had, and I have been to New Orleans. This food was what I call stop me food. Every bite made me stop, close my eyes, and just enjoy what I was experiencing. I got some fried chicken, chips...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
Paula Morris Diaz
Paula Morris Diaz -Google user
4 months ago
Review from my teenaged nephew: Amazing food! Yum-yum for my tum-tum!! This place has the best fried chicken sandwich in multiverse. Nice staff too. :)
Atmosphere: 5Suitable for all group sizesIndoor dining area, Bar area, Outdoor patio / terrace, Counter seating
Berlinda Blackburn
Berlinda Blackburn -Google user
2 years ago
While looking for soup on a chilly night in SB, the web browser popped up Soul Bites. Not one to question fate, I took the Spirit's prompting. I saw the shrimp and grits(my favorite) with gravy and knew it would be great. The taste exceeded...Read More
Mariah Waller
Mariah Waller -Google user
a year ago
My husband and I both got soul plates with Mac and cheese and potato salad. I also ordered a side of fries for my son. The chicken was our favorite part and we both gave it like a 8/10 it was very fresh, crispy, and...Read More
Take outLunch$20–30Atmosphere: 4
Berlin
Berlin -Google user
3 years ago
Soul food here is a little dressed up. The fried chicken is juicy with a crispy skin and delicious batter. Collared greens are delicious with no bitterness. I added the turkey shreds and they were good. Mac n cheese is super good. The owner mentioned...Read More
Chrissy MacLean
Chrissy MacLean -Google user
5 months ago
Delish vegan crab cakes, collard greens and black eyed peas. Friendly folks too!
Atmosphere: 4
Taylor Holmes
Taylor Holmes -Google user
2 years ago
This is some of the best food I’ve had in Santa Barbara. The chicken was sooo juicy and crispy. The Mac and cheese is correct. The black eyes peas are deeply flavorful. I’m about to be a regular. Wow!
Dine inLunch$10–20Whole Bucket, Macaroni and Cheese
Harold Champion Jr
Harold Champion Jr -Google user
a year ago
Had the soul plate, fried chicken with collard greens, and blackeyed peas. The fried chicken is juicy with crisp skin. The collard greens are good and blackeyed peas where tasty.
Atmosphere: 5
Emerald Earth
Emerald Earth -Google user
a year ago
This was such a savoury, delicious meal. I enjoyed every bite and the staff were so accommodating to me 😄 100% would recommend on a road trip!
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Chips, Macaroni and Cheese
Ron Wise
Ron Wise -Google user
3 months ago
Food was amazing. I ordered the soul plate with 2 chicken thighs, mac n cheese, and black eye peas. One of the best soul food plates i have had in a while. Amazing customer service. The atmosphere of the restaurant needs attention. Once he puts...Read More
Dine inDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 3Fried Chicken, Black Eyed Peas
Garrick Hyder
Garrick Hyder -Google user
4 months ago
Easily the best fried chicken in sb… also the only place to find proper collard greens and black eyed peas. Amazing Mac and cheese. But the star is the chicken; brined to juicy perfection and fried to order. The owner pours his soul into this...Read More
Dinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Fried Chicken
Julia Koerwer
Julia Koerwer -Google user
9 months ago
We had a fantastic lunch here. Went with a mixed group of vegans and meat eaters and everyone was thrilled. I can personally recommend the vegan crab cakes, but my brother and Dad raved about the fried chicken, too. Service was very friendly, and we...Read More
Dine inLunchAtmosphere: 5Vegan Crab Cakes, Black Eyed Peas, Hibiscus Lemonade, Vegan PO'BoyHighly recommendClearly labeled vegetarian dishes
Manuela Carvajal
Manuela Carvajal -Google user
10 months ago
we ordered a few pieces of fried chicken for takeout and it was soooooo delicious! honestly some of the best fried chicken i’ve ever had. so flavorful and juicy, i want to go back for more while writing this. the people who helped us were...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
Renee Ardan
Renee Ardan -Google user
5 months ago
Amazing food for carnivore + vegans alike!! Owner is so nice. Definitely come out and support this local business!
Dine inBrunchAtmosphere: 5Oyster Mushrooms, Vegan PO'Boy, Vegan Black Eyed PeasHighly recommendClearly labeled vegetarian dishes
Scott La Rocket
Scott La Rocket -Google user
a year ago
Being from Ventura and working in Santa Barbara, we wandered into Soul Bites looking for a good lunch spot. Typically a live music venue, we we pleasantly surprised and pleased with the Po Boy sandwiches. The quality was EXCELLENT. I recommend the Hibicus Iced tea. The customer...Read More
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Plenty of parking
Dana Lutton
Dana Lutton -Google user
10 months ago
If I could give this food more than 5 stars I would. The food here is absolutely incredible. Anything you order will be fantastic, it's usually impossible to find soul food this good outside of the South. It does take a long time to come...Read More
Dine inLunch$20–30Atmosphere: 4Grits, Whole Bucket, Banana Pudding
Anne Sciara
Anne Sciara -Google user
a year ago
Art on all walls!! Excellent food!! We interrupted the owners dinner when we walked in, he was gracious enough to welcome us as though that didnt matter. He treated us with great kindness and checked on us a few times during dinner. This guy cares...Read More
Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Whole Bucket

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423 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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