Reviews for Mesa Verde Restaurant in Santa Barbara, CA
Mesa Verde nails it at all levels. Great food that makes you want to take the next bite! I kept asking myself ?Is this really... Vegan?? because it was just too good. The flat bread with the hummus was killer. The chocolate cake dessert was excellent. Presentation on all the food was excellent. Service was perfect. The outdoor dining area was nice. A must visit for SantaBarbara. Read more
Absolutely incredible! Nothing I write can accurately relay how remarkable the food is, or how magical my experience was. The... food is the most elevated vegan dishes I've ever experienced. I'm from the east coast so this includes places in Boston andNYC. I was passing through, and lucky enough, found Mesa Verde randomly via Google. I was extremely pleasantly surprised. I'mfairly certain if I brought my non-vegan friends they would be blown away as well! What really made the encounter so magicalwas my waiter. Edgar was the type of person who created a container for my experience to organically evolve. He's a huge fanof the artistry involved with each dish, which made for an authentic connection. His genuine and down-to-earth interactionsmade this one of the most memorable dinner's I've had. Bravo to the rest of the staff, too; my water cup never reached empty.???????????????????? I cannot wait to return. I will visit, and/or go out of my way to experience this gem again. (Thank you,so very much!) Read more
One of the best food and drinks we?ve had since turning vegan over a year ago! Interesting ingredients, creative choices,... perfectly cooked and incredibly delicious! Service was extremely attentive and kind, super welcoming and warm, we loved it!We?ll honestly be back tomorrow to enjoy the whole experience once again before leaving Santa Barbara! ???? Would highlyrecommend this place, no matter if you?re vegetarian, vegan or a meat eater - you?re gonna love it! Read more
Fabulous vegan desserts! The food was tasty, and superb. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and patient. If you are into... vegan dining, or wanting to try for the first time, this place is the "golden ticket". Truffle fries are a must try. Kenneth,our server was amazing, charming, and sincere. All in all, it was a wonderful, first time experience in vegan dining. It'sexpensive, and worth it. Located on Cliff Drive, on the Mesa, in Santa Barbara. Read more
Feel good food that satisfies you. I ordered the Mediterranean bowl, which came with the best salad mix I?ve ever tried. It?s so... herbaceous and fresh. I also enjoyed the falafel and hummus! Ask for a side of green tahini sauce Read more
Food excellent!!!! Service is even more excellent!! Kenny was our EXTRAORDINARY amazing waiter. He went above and beyond in... providing great suggestions and was very polite. No matter how many requests we had, he was always polite and patient. Lovedthis place! 100% will recommend to any vegetarians :) we loved Green plant Bowl and polenta fries- which both recommended byKenny. Read more
Really loved the Mediterranean bowl and the Jupiter smoothie. It was enough to share for a lighter lunch. All the flavors went... so well together, and all the ingredients were super fresh. I can see how they received a Michelin star award in 2019. It?sexcellent! Service was a little slow, but the people working here are really nice. Read more
Huge disappointment. I was really looking forward to dining here after reading the reviews and seeing that they even have a... Michelin star. We sat down at lunch time and the prices were VERY high given the fact that we were looking at pretty basicsandwiches, bowls and tacos. But the hype was real. We ordered the Fried mushrooms sandwich ($27) and polenta fries ($20). Thefries were absolutely tasteless and dry! But we were hungry, and they were at least edible. They were served with beans andzucchini on top that just did not make any sense and also tasted spoiled. I?m sorry to say that the mushroom sandwich washorrendous. It had some brown sauce in it that tasted very bitter. It came with a side of plain roasted potatoes. Maybe the chefor someone was having a bad day but I will never be returning. I?m from LA where there?s plenty of upscale/fine dining veganrestaurants with justifiable prices and excellent taste. Read more