Third Window Brewing - Santa Barbara, California

Jenny P.

Wow! What an amazing place. The selection of beers is big enough to satisfy all customers. We had a lovely server at the bar who let us sample the beers before deciding and helped us choose something we liked. The food was amazing, we tried two of the smashed burgers and they were exquisite. The fries are also banging, crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Plenty of starter and salads if you want to be good and they are equally tasty! The patio has ample space, the sun hits it nicely and at night they have many heaters to go around. Fantastic vibes, a must visit.

Will H.

This place always looked packed every time we went to a coffee shop next door, so we gave this place a try. My friend also told me that their wagyu burgers were amazing. The cheeseburgers were indeed amazing! The meat was juicy and well cooked. Their wings were really good, too. What made this experience even more special was the ambience. Their spacious and lovely patio was well decorated. The food came out fast, too.

Jeremy P.

An exquisite brewery with superb service and a Bier garden that everyone will love. I enjoyed the smash burger adding jalapenos. The fries were great too. I tried a gorgeous saison that had lovely complex flavors. The witbier was on by the Abbey quad was superb. They are connected to a winery too so lots of choices for everyone. It smelled like they were making some brisket too. Definitely check this place out and plan to hang out a while! The team there seemed to really care about quality and everyone have a great experience. This was so refreshing to have excellent hospitality!

Jenna C.

Third Window is great, I enjoy going there any time I'm up in Santa Barbara. It's always busy but there's a big outdoor space with lots of seating and it's a cool setup between the brewery and winery so there's alcoholic options for all. As far as beer, there are a lot of original and unusual beers, so recommend a flight if you're a first-timer and a bit adventurous. The smash burger is the best around and honestly up there in the best I've ever had. The original is awesome with double patties that have lots of crispy edges, grilled onions, and a tangy mustard-based special sauce. Simple but so so good. The fries are crisp and really well-seasoned and come with a variety of dipping sauces. The lemon aioli is not to be missed. My only negative is there's basically no parking there, but street parking is easy enough to find close by.

CR250R

Been coming here for over 5 years and it just keeps getting better. This place is killing it. The best beers, burgers, pizza, service, and atmosphere around the area.

Wings were decent but not blown away by them. The vegan burger was legit. So much flavor and bun was amazing.

Wow the ribs blew me away. Lived in Texas for 12 years and from the midwest. Never had ribs this tender. Mild smoke and not super fatty or too much sauce. Don't change a thing!

BBQ was epic! Best brisket and pulled pork I've ever had.

Erica T. A.

It was packed on a Friday night. Long line for food orders even at 6:30. You order food and beer at the counter and it's brought to your table. Be sure to get a reservation if you can! Really cool venue and vibe. Family friendly and dog friendly. Salads were good, but the pizzas were delicious.

Arin S.

Refreshing summer vibes with killer burgers and brews!

The burgers should be your priority - the Wagyu Smashed Cheeseburger and its variations are to die for. They literally melt in your mouth with every bite! That is the essential Third Window beer garden food to have.

In all transparency, not every food item or drink is top notch here. This is a bit disappointing considering the high pricing. The fries are mediocre and many of the draft beers were just alright… but the ambience, lovely outdoor seating and refreshing social scene makes for a worthy visit. Super popular spot with long wait times but definitely a summer go-to!

Most of the lagers and specialty brews were good but nothing special - the Belgian selections here are my recommendation! Also worth mentioning the visual spectacle of the place - super casual and warm in spirit. Love the look of their beer flights. Check them out!

Tim R.

Awesome beer, food, and service.

We had may wife's birthday celebration here with a large group. Had the BBQ, smash burgers, pizza, and a few other things from the menu. Some of the best Brewery food you will find.

The beer is solid with a wide selection and something for everyone. They also serve wine from Potek next door.

Service was top notch with the Robert, their GM, being the best party host.

Lots of patio seating and super kids and dog friendly.

Looking forward to coming back here again on our next SB visit.