Ever since Governor Gavin Newsom announced the stay-at-home mandate for the state of California, the food service industry has been adapting in order to keep their doors open. Adapting to hardship is no stranger to our local businesses as they have worked through fires, floods and mudslides. In response to COVID-19, many local restaurants are now offering takeout and/or delivery services. Not only does this minimize human interaction, but you can also support your favorite small businesses and enjoy your favorite foods in the comfort and safety of your own home. Here are some local businesses that are open and excited to serve you (while 6 feet away!).
Alexandra Leal Silva / Daily Nexus
Barbareño
Operating hours: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., everyday
What they are offering: Barbareño is offering their full menu, as well as their online grocery store.
How you can get your food: Takeout or delivery.
Any special deals: At the moment, no.
Ways you can help besides purchasing food: You can help Barbareño by following their social media pages on Instagram and Facebook as well as purchasing gift cards through their website. Additionally, when you support other local small Santa Barbara businesses, you support them as well!
Instagram: @barbareno_sb
Website: www.barbareno.com
Empty Bowl Gourmet Noodle Bar
Operating hours: 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., everyday
What they are offering: Empty Bowl Noodle is offering a limited menu that varies but you call ahead or check RestaurantConnect to see what they are offering that day.
How you can get your food: Takeout or delivery.
Any special deals: At the moment, no.
Ways you can help besides purchasing food: Purchasing gift cards and using them at a later time.
Instagram: @emptybowlnoodle
Website: www.emptybowlnoodle.com
Hook & Press Donuts
Operating hours: 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday
What they are offering: Hook & Press is offering their full menu of seasonal donuts and drinks.
How you can get your food: Takeout, delivery and curbside service.
Any special deals: Hook & Press is offering a special deal in conjunction with Draughtsmen Aleworks for our 21+ readers. When you purchase half a dozen, you can get one 32 oz Crowler beer for half off.
Ways you can help besides purchasing food: Purchasing gift cards for friends, neighbors and yourself!
Instagram: @hookandpressdonuts
Website: www.hookandpressdonuts.com
Dave’s Dogs Grill
Operating hours: 11 a.m. to 12 a.m., Monday-Saturday
What they are offering: Dave’s Dogs is offering their full menu but they recommend ordering food that travels easily in the car.
How you can get your food: Takeout or delivery.
Any special deals: At the moment, no.
Ways you can help besides purchasing food: Purchasing gift cards that can be used at a later time, spreading the word that Dave’s Dogs is open for business and continuing to support other local small businesses.
Instagram: @davesdogs805
Website: www.davesdogs805.com
Bettina
Operating hours: 12 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., everyday
What they are offering: Bettina is offering their full dinner menu.
How you can get your food: Takeout, delivery and curbside pickup.
Any special deals: Bettina is selling their sourdough loaves and offering 25% off of wine, beer and cocktails to go.
Ways you can help besides purchasing food: Purchasing a gift card to use in the future, writing a nice Yelp review.
Instagram: @bettinapizzeria
Website: www.bettinapizzeria.com
Shalhoob Meat Company
Operating hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday
What they are offering: Shalhoob currently has a limited menu so they recommend calling ahead to confirm availability. They are a butcher shop as well as a restaurant so you may be able to find meats that are not sold out at the grocery store.
How you can get your food: Takeout or delivery.
Any special deals: Shalhoob is offering a family meal deal that feeds four for $50! The meal changes each day but you can check their Instagram or call to see what they are offering. Local delivery is free on orders over $50.
Ways you can help besides purchasing food: Purchasing gift cards for yourself or for others.
Instagram: @shalhoobmeatco
Website: www.shalhoob.com
Panino Restaurants (Goleta, Montecito and Downtown SB)
Operating hours: for their Goleta location: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday; for their Montecito location: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., everyday; for their Downtown SB location: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday
What they are offering: Panino is offering their full menu.
How you can get your food: Takeout or delivery on orders over $50.
Any special deals: At the moment, no.
Ways you can help besides purchasing food: Spreading the word that they are open for business, especially through Instagram, and remembering to “enjoy every sandwich.”
Instagram: @eatpanino
Website: www.paninorestaurants.com
Los Arroyos Restaurants (Downtown SB and Montecito)
Operating hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., everyday
What they are offering: Los Arroyos has a limited menu right now so they recommend calling ahead. Only the Montecito location is offering to-go margaritas.
How you can get your food: Takeout or delivery.
Any special deals: They are offering 20% off on takeout orders and gift cards.
Ways you can help besides purchasing food: Spreading the word that they are open and purchasing gift cards to use at a later time.
Instagram: @losarroyosrestaurant
Website: www.losarroyos.net
The Black Sheep Restaurant
Operating hours: 12 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday
What they are offering: The Black Sheep is offering their full menu, which you can find online.
How you can get your food: Takeout, curbside pickup and free local delivery.
Any special deals: They are offering 20% off on items from the a la carte menu and a daily family meal that feeds four for $50.
Ways you can help besides purchasing food: Purchase a gift certificate online, write a nice Yelp review or follow their social media accounts.
Instagram: @theblacksheepsb
Website: www.blacksheepsb.com
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Operating hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Saturday
What they are offering: The bakery is offering their full menu featuring their Strawberries and Cream flavor.
How you can get your food: Delivery or curbside pickup.
Any special deals: You can get $5 off delivery when you order on their website. The deal is valid until April 4.
Ways you can help besides purchasing food: Purchase a gift card or show their Instagram some love!
Instagram: @nothingbundtcakes
Website: www.nothingbundtcakes.com
Kyle’s Kitchen
Operating hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., everyday
What they are offering: Kyle’s Kitchen is offering their full menu.
How you can get your food: Takeout, online orders with curbside pickup and delivery.
Any special deals: At the moment, no.
Ways you can help besides purchasing food: Purchase a gift card.
Instagram: @kyles_kitchen
Website: www.kyleskitchen.com
Blaze Pizza
Operating hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., everyday
What they are offering: Blaze Pizza is offering their full menu.
How you can get your food: Takeout and delivery.
Any special deals: Blaze Pizza is replacing the one-day $3.14 pizza offer with a “Pi Day reward” redeemable through the end of the year on their app.
Ways you can help besides purchasing food: Purchase a gift card.
Instagram: @blazepizza
Website: www.blazepizza.com
Bagel Café
Operating hours: 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., everyday
What they are offering: Bagel Café is offering their full menu in-store and online.
How you can get your food: Pickup or delivery through www.orderstart.com/bagelcafecatering.
Any special deals: 10% off for all pickup orders with coupon code PICKUP10 if you order online through their website.
Ways you can help besides purchasing food: Follow them on Instagram or leave a nice Yelp review.
Instagram: @bagelcafe.iv
Website: www.ivbagelcafe.com
Poke Ceviche
Operating hours: 11 a.m. to 12 a.m., everyday
What they are offering: Poke Ceviche’s full menu is available.
How you can get your food: Takeout, online orders with curbside pickup and delivery.
Any special deals: At the moment, no.
Ways you can help besides purchasing food: Leave a good Yelp review or show support on their Instagram.
Instagram: @pokeceviche
Website: www.pokeceviche.com
Although many local restaurants like Uniboil and Freebirds are closed until further notice, you can still support the ones that have remained operating to keep them open for business. Additionally, with spring break coming to an end, ordering food from your favorite restaurants will make life a little easier when you’re stressing over how to adapt to online classes.
