Caya Restaurant

4.3

400 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

22 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for creative cocktails
Great for outdoor dining
Charming

Inspired by the fresh coastal flavors of Santa Barbara, CAYA restaurant invites everyone to “Come As You Are” for a modern culinary adventure paired with a mood as relaxed and inviting as a California sunset.

Embark on a delectable journey through the West Coast with our seasonal menus influenced by sustainably sourced local ingredients and global cuisine inspirations. From social gatherings to intimate dinners, indulge in the relaxed and inviting indoor and outdoor atmosphere while your tastebuds savor the culinary traditions of the west through nostalgic homemade dishes and signature craft cocktails.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Californian, American
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 6:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–5:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(805) 964-1288
Website
http://www.cayarestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Luis Martinez
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion
Private party contact
Private Event Coordinator: (805) 964-1288

Location
5650 Calle Real, Goleta, CA 93117
Area
Santa Barbara
Cross Street
Kingston Avenue
Parking details
Self-parking is available in the hotel area. Additional parking can by found along Kingston Avenue
Public transit
MTD Santa Barbara Bus system's nearest location is 1 block east on Calle Real and Kellog Avenue.
Entertainment
Live Music in GoodBar Lounge every Sunday evening at 6PMTrivia Night in GoodBar Lounge every Wednesday evening at 7PM
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

3-Course Christmas Day
US$35.89 - US$85.39 per person
25 Dec 2024 only
3 Course Christmas Day meal with Adult & children's options.

Offers

Complimentary Appetizer with purchase of Entree
21 Aug 2024 - 21 Aug 2025
Sun - 06:30 - 14:00, 17:00 - 20:45,Mon - Fri - 06:30 - 11:00, 17:00 - 20:45,Sat - 06:30 - 14:00, 17:00 - 20:45
Please enjoy a complimentary appetizer with the purchase of one entree.

JuicesUS$6.00
Orange | Grapefruit | Apple | Cranberry
Coffee & Tea
- Coffee, DecaffeinatedUS$5.00
- Hot Coco US$5.00
- Herbal TeaUS$5.00
- Chai Latte US$7.00
- LatteUS$6.00
- CappuccinoUS$6.00
- MacchiatoUS$6.00
- AmericanoUS$5.00
Bubbles & More
- Caya Mimosa US$16.00
- BelliniUS$16.00
- Bloody MaryUS$13.00

EATS

Leta Breakfast*US$20.00
Two eggs any style | choice of sausage, ham, or smoked bacon | breakfast potatoes | choice of toast
California Toast*US$20.00
Grilled country wheatberry bread | avocado | pickled red onions | sea salt | two sunny side up eggs
Healthy Choice OmeletteUS$21.00
Egg white | sautéed spinach | goat cheese | avocado |diced tomato | fresh fruit | choice of toast
The D OmeletteUS$21.00
Eggs | ham | peppers | onions | cheddar | breakfast potatoes | choice of toast

SIDES

Bacon, sausages, hamUS$7.00
Two eggs any style*US$9.00
Mixed berriesUS$8.00
Breakfast potatoes US$6.00
Banana US$3.00
StrawberriesUS$6.00
Greek yogurtUS$5.00
AvocadoUS$4.00
Choice of toast or English muffin US$4.00
(with fruit preserves and sweet butter)
Bagel with cream cheeseUS$5.00
Sliced tomatoes US$3.00
SalsaUS$2.00
One pancakeUS$4.00

CHEF’S FAVORITES

Pork Belly Benedict*US$24.00
Poached eggs | pork belly | english muffin | hollandaise |breakfast potatoes
Farmers Market Bowl*US$23.00
Soft poached eggs | organic farro | roasted seasonal vegetables | avocado | roasted pasilla aioli |breakfast potatoes
Breakfast BurritoUS$22.00
Scrambled eggs | potatoes | pork chorizo | cheddar cheese | guacamole | fire roasted tomato salsa | flour tortilla | Fruit
The Lox & BagelUS$19.00
Smoked salmon | toasted bagel | tomato | capers | red onions | cucumber dill salad | cream cheese
CAYA OmeletteUS$22.00
Eggs | house made pork chorizo | avocado | pepper jack |pico de gallo | chipotle crema | choice of toast
Calle Real ChilaquilesUS$24.00
Skirt Steak | two eggs any style | crispy tortillas | tomatillo sauce or red guajillo sauce | refried black beans | queso fresco | sour cream | avocado | pickled onions

FROM THE GRIDDLE

CAYA French ToastUS$16.00
Challah bread | fresh berries | lavender honey infused mascarpone cheese | maple syrup
Lemon Buttermilk PancakesUS$12.00
Mix berry compote | sweet butter | powder sugar dusted

BOWLS, FRUITS, & GRAINS

Fruit BowlUS$14.00
Chef’s market selection
ParfaitUS$13.00
Greek yogurt | granola | honey | seasonal berries
Banana Bruleed OatmealUS$14.00
Creamy oats | warm baking spices | bruléed banana | fresh berries

*The consumption of raw and undercooked meat, poultry , seafood, shellfish and eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness

20% gratuity will be added to tables of 5 or more

What 400 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Santa Barbara
Innovative
Santa Barbara
Good for groups
Santa Barbara
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Caya Restaurant shines with its "amazing food, presentation, & ambiance" and a "unique menu" featuring daily specials. Guests appreciate the "competent and congenial service," particularly from staff like Sybille. While some note areas for improvement, the charming patio and delightful dishes make it a noteworthy dining spot.

400 Reviews

B
Ben
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 6 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was solid and the the service from the staff was outstanding
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John
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friendly service for everyone but especially welcoming for local folks!
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John
VIP
Central Coast
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 24 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always an “upper” of an experience to dine here, starting with the competent and congenial service from waitstaff like Sybille and including a menu that is not the same-old/same-old. Our party loved their Dijon Chicken, scallop risotto and salads. Wine selection was good, could be better (almost half of the wine list included Pinot noir and chardonnay). Have been here many times; will return many times, for sure.
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fleur
Las Vegas
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on 22 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Très joli cadre! Plats corrects mais sans plus. Très bonne ambiance et atmosphère.
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Angie
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow! Amazing food, presentation, & ambiance! Highly recommend!!!
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Chris
Los Angeles
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on 29 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’re staying at the hotel where Caya is housed but if we lived locally we’d definitely go to Caya. It’s got a beautiful patio,, the staff is super friendly and helpful, and the food is great.
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Kevin
Los Angeles
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 21 September 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Restaurant had a nice ambience, especially with the lights in the evening. The cocktails were refreshing and the charcuterie platter was great! For the entree, we had the risotto. It was simply not a risotto, it lacked the consistency/texture of risotto. It was rice and vegetables with no salt, and just tasted quite bad so we didn’t eat more than a few bites. Service was also slow. It took 25 minutes for someone to come by to take our drink order. Once we got our food, no one came by to check on the table or refill waters. At the end of the meal we were sitting waiting for 30 minutes before we had to call someone over to ask for the check. The experience started out great, but ended quite poorly. Overall, just a disappointing dinner especially for the price.
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Stephanie
Omaha
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 20 September 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Struggled to find it (its in the hotel, with no signage); we were the only patrons at the time we were there; companion's meal was good, but the chicken on mine was barely edible and like leather. Waitstaff and hostess were lovely but it was an awkward meal.
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Pamela
Los Angeles
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 16 September 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Disappointed. Went there a few years back when it was the Goodland. Things have changed, alot! The food was very mediocre. In face, I should have sent back the fish tacos. Cold, soft and missing the avocado. Shame it was such a great place.
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Mark
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional find right on the main drag in Goleta!! Exceptional property!! Stop and say hi
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FAQs

Caya Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 964-1288.

Caya Restaurant is rated 4.3 stars by 400 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

22 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

5650 Calle Real, Goleta, CA 93117

Additional information

Cross Street
Kingston Avenue
Area
Santa Barbara
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 6:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–5:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Californian, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Self-parking is available in the hotel area. Additional parking can by found along Kingston Avenue
Public transit
MTD Santa Barbara Bus system's nearest location is 1 block east on Calle Real and Kellog Avenue.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Luis Martinez
Entertainment
Live Music in GoodBar Lounge every Sunday evening at 6PMTrivia Night in GoodBar Lounge every Wednesday evening at 7PM
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.cayarestaurant.com/
Phone number
(805) 964-1288
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion
Private party contact
Private Event Coordinator: (805) 964-1288

Caya Restaurant

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

3-Course Christmas Day

Complimentary Appetizer with purchase of Entree

MORNING BEVERAGES

JuicesUS$6.00

Coffee & Tea

Bubbles & More

EATS

Leta Breakfast*US$20.00

California Toast*US$20.00

Healthy Choice OmeletteUS$21.00

The D OmeletteUS$21.00

SIDES

Bacon, sausages, hamUS$7.00

Two eggs any style*US$9.00

Mixed berriesUS$8.00

Breakfast potatoes US$6.00

Banana US$3.00

StrawberriesUS$6.00

Greek yogurtUS$5.00

AvocadoUS$4.00

Choice of toast or English muffin US$4.00

Bagel with cream cheeseUS$5.00

Sliced tomatoes US$3.00

SalsaUS$2.00

One pancakeUS$4.00

CHEF’S FAVORITES

Pork Belly Benedict*US$24.00

Farmers Market Bowl*US$23.00

Breakfast BurritoUS$22.00

The Lox & BagelUS$19.00

CAYA OmeletteUS$22.00

Calle Real ChilaquilesUS$24.00

FROM THE GRIDDLE

CAYA French ToastUS$16.00

Lemon Buttermilk PancakesUS$12.00

BOWLS, FRUITS, & GRAINS

Fruit BowlUS$14.00

ParfaitUS$13.00

Banana Bruleed OatmealUS$14.00

*The consumption of raw and undercooked meat, poultry , seafood, shellfish and eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness

20% gratuity will be added to tables of 5 or more

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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