Best Tavern in Santa Barbara

Cold Spring Tavern is a unique place with a lot of atmosphere and history. It is a very popular place to visit in Santa Barbara.

Over one hundred years ago dusty stagecoaches stopped at the "Cold Spring" relay station to change horses and add two more in order to get over the mountain. The stop also allowed the passengers to enjoy one of the most delicious meals in the "old west."

Today it is still a "rest stop" only the passengers arrive in more modern coaches. The food, the refreshments, and the entertainment are still some of the best in California.

At night Cold Spring is pure magic! Lamp-lit dining in the rustic setting around one of the four stone fireplaces stirs the romantic soul and makes for an unforgettable evening.

Cold Spring has the most pure water in the county. It has 52 springs on the property. A story goes that the owner put up the sign "Cold Spring Tavern Has the Purest Water in the Area," but the statement was doubted.

When the water was tested, it was proven to be true. Later, the doubter stated, "Sorry, I was wrong. You can put that sign back up."

On Sundays in the afternoon you can find a lot of fun going on at Cold Spring. Tri-tip steak sandwiches are served directly off the barbeque.

While you are enjoying the good food and refreshments, there is live music on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It is a good place for fun and entertainment. If you want a quieter, romantic dinner, we suggest going on any evening during the week or Saturday.

Nothing like a delicious dinner by the fireplace in a warm, friendly atmosphere. Cold Spring is open every day except Christmas day.

Audrey Ovington, the owner, has created a fine menu with good recipes for Cold Spring. People always come back for the delicious dishes. The tavern has many friends and is always making more..

For more information: coldspringtavern.com