Brass Bear Uptown
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A nice casual restaurant in upper State Street area of Santa Barbara. Located right next to the municipal golf course and MacKenzie Park, it is centrally located between the Samarkand and San Roque neighborhoods. With a full bar and various options for beer and wine there are plenty of choices to be enjoyed on the outdoor patio, which hosts some unobstructed views of the Santa Ynez Mountains. Dining options consist of an eclectic mix of pub and bar style food, such as hamburgers, salads, and even chicken cordon bleu. The food is tasty and decent quality but certainly not fine dining. The outdoor patio is spacious and can easily accommodate both small and large groups. There’s even a dedicated area in the back for small children. While the space is clean and comfortable, it’s fairly average in terms of decor and ambience. The view can certainly compensate for this on a nice day. At peak times parking can be a challenge as there appears to be more seating space than the parking lot can accommodate. If dining as a group, best to come in as few vehicles as possible.
Steve LSteve L
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Brass Bear Uptown was suggested to us by a local for our son's wedding rehearsal dinner. We did not visit the location beforehand, but did all the planning and communication long-distance (from another state). Emily was so professional and helped us put together a simple buffet for 37 guests (chicken, shrimp, salad, GF options and vegan Veggie Wraps). Standouts: The charcuterie board was stunning, dressing for the salad amazingly simple yet delicious, and both the shrimp and chicken thighs were a big hit for both kids and adults! Best part: service was outstanding (accommodating all our requests before the event and day of) including the manager overseeing set-up to make sure we had everything we needed. View of the mountains at end of day/sunset was memorable! Atmosphere: very very casual on the patio. We had a kid's birthday party group next to us, so not as private as we had hoped.
Cheryl SmithCheryl Smith
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Brass Bear is a great place for a get together with friends, family, or co-workers. The atmosphere is relaxing, the outdoor patio is spacious, and the decorations give off White Lotus vibes. Not to mention how great the food is! Brunch is my favorite, but lately the dinner menu has been on key! The skewers are phenomenal! I also recently held a work event here where brunch was served for 15 people while we listened to a speaker. Brass Bear set us up with our own private room with a buffet. The attendees loved the atmosphere and the buffet was really fun! The staff were incredibly helpful during the event. Overall, just a wonderful restaurant!
Andrea JohnsonAndrea Johnson
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We have held two different private events for 120+ guests at the Brass Bear Uptown and have had wonderful experiences. The events coordinator and the entire staff is very professional, competent and strive to make sure the guests are taken care of. The food and beverage options are varied and delicious, and well received by all guests. The private indoor dining room, as well as the patio space, is a welcoming environment, allowing guests to relax and enjoy the SB mountain views! They also provide plenty of patio heaters for cooler evenings. We have had fantastic events and look forward to more at the Brass Bear Uptown!
Kelli GeorgeKelli George
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A special place, great beer, wine and food, if you are thinking about having a special event, this is the place to be. Staff and Management are next level.
George ZondaghGeorge Zondagh
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Grocery Outlet
Earl Warren Showgrounds
Loreto Plaza
Sandpiper Lodge
BEYOND / HELLO Santa Barbara Dispensary
Oasis Inn & Suites - Santa Barbara
Posh Fine Jewelers
Santa Barbara Golf Club
Sunset Motel
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Address
3302 McCaw Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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(805) 869-4014
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brassbearbrewing.com
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attractions: Grocery Outlet, Earl Warren Showgrounds, Loreto Plaza, Sandpiper Lodge, BEYOND / HELLO Santa Barbara Dispensary, Oasis Inn & Suites - Santa Barbara, Posh Fine Jewelers, Santa Barbara Golf Club, Sunset Motel, Agave Inn, restaurants: Farmer Boy, Harry's Plaza Cafe, Los Agaves, Handlebar Coffee Roasters, Flavor of India Santa Barbara, Presto Pasta, Petrini's Italian Restaurant - Santa Barbara, Jeannine's Restaurant & Bakery, Edomasa Sushi Bar & Restaurant, Tee-Off Restaurant and Lounge
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