Antique-filled, mountainside Western saloon serving local wine & American fare including wild game.
Jonathan (Jonathan.modern)
The Cold Spring Tavern is an incredibly unique rare and special place to visit. Coming from Santa Barbara you have a world-class drive through the mountains with a view of the entire town and local ocean. Amazing. Situated under a bridge and in the somewhat quite cold crevice of the mountains is a one-of-kind stagecoach stop restaurant that serves a famous tri-tip sandwich on Saturdays and Sundays and at the right hours an outdoor band. Not to be missed. Like straight out of a movie. $16 for the trip tip. Bring cash! Makes it faster.
… moreWendy Irminger
We discovered the Cold Spring Tavern in 1978, on one of our first dates. Now in 2026, we returned and were happy to find it just as rustic and charming as we remembered. Highly recommend the tri-tip sandwich, it was The Best Ever!
If you go on a cold day, wear warm clothes! It was a freezing cold, we were seated by the door and the fire in the fireplace couldn’t keep us warm.
… moreArthur Simões
Stopped here during a motorcycle trip. What a pleasant surprise.
Incredible spot with rustic charm, historic character, and a cozy atmosphere; the staff are warm and welcoming, the food is fantastic, and the combination of great drinks, live music, and a beautiful woodsy setting makes it a truly unique; overall, it’s a really cool place that I highly recommend.
… moreStefano DellaVigna
You are back in 1880 with this historic place serving authentic American fare like trip sandwich, burgers, beer, fried onion rings. It was the location of a historic stage coach and much of the cabins are original. A great stop if you are near Santa Barbara and want something outside the trodden path
… moreRicki G
Highly recommend a weekend motorcycle ride. Great atmosphere special motorcycle parking, live entertainment, great food and artisans. Spectacular views along the route, just be careful with cars when you turn onto Stagecoach road. If you drive be ready to search for parking and a long hike to the tavern.
Labor day weekend was perfect for live music and plenty of bikers. A place to come and enjoy yourself.
… moreArtem Makhonko
This is like a different world…. Live music, the food was sooo amazing, and the smell for the grill outside is perfect. They recommended ravioli I believe and it was 10 out of 10, sandwich is great, no issue with parking imo, you can park a little bit farther and walk like 2-3 minutes but it’s worth it, love it. Not a one time trip, you will come back for sure 🙂
… moreMaddie Haneline
Great little spot up in the hills surrounded by beautiful trees. We opted to eat outside but there’s inside dining as well. There’s beer/wine and full bar if you’d like. We tried the burger, French dip, and the chili cheese fries. The burger was a tad on the greasy side but still good. Easily enough for 2 to share. The French dip was unconventional but very tasty. husband enjoyed the chili cheese fries. We didn’t love the onion rings due to the greasiness but that’s okay. Good service and plenty of parking and shade. Little to no cell phone service so enjoy the company and the views n
… moreDave Aasheim
Best tri-tip sandwich I’ve EVER had…cooked to perfection and the outdoor atmosphere definitely adding to my experience. Worth the trip!…a true gem!
… moreIlaria
Up on the hills in this amazing western and rustic tavern, you can enjoy their sandwiches, sipping a chill beer while listening to live music. The battered onion rings and the pork ribs were super good! The staff is nice, lots of spots to enjoy your meal outside. It’s worth the trip!
… moreSara Kaiden
Absolutely a must visit if you are in Santa Barbara or passing by!
The food is amazing, the vide is exquisite! I always recommend this place to my friends and people who are visiting town.
A great place to visit any time of the year but summer time weekends are a bit special because of the live music and the guests energy!
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