Mulligan's Cafe & Bar

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🍳 Breakfast

Santa Barbara

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4.4
A cozy bar & grill with a scenic golf course view, featuring a diverse drink menu, quick service, and inviting patio seating.

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Mulligan's Cafe & Bar

Santa Barbara

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Enjoy diverse drinks, hearty meals, and golf course views at Mulligan's Cafe & Bar. Open daily with breakfast all day and popular specials.

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Mulligan's Cafe & Bar offers a relaxed setting combined with scenic views of the Santa Barbara Golf Club, perfect for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests enjoy an extensive menu including daily specials and a broad beverage list with great cocktails, beer selection, and happy hour offerings.

The venue presents patio seating overlooking the greens, indoor and bar areas, and is known for its attentive service and family-friendly atmosphere. Reservations are accepted but not required, with free parking and wheelchair accessibility making it an inclusive spot to unwind.

What's Included:

    🍳 Breakfast served all day
    🍺 Rotating draft beers and great cocktails
    🌄 Scenic patio seating with golf course views
    🍽️ Daily specials including all-you-can-eat ribs on Thursdays
    🚗 Free parking lot and street parking

Important Information:

    Open daily from 7 AM to 8 PM
    Accepts reservations but walk-ins welcome
    Family and pet-friendly (dogs allowed outside)
    Wheelchair accessible entrance, parking, restrooms, and seating
    Payment options include credit, debit, and NFC mobile payments

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📍 Local Insights

🍹 Drink Specials: Happy hour features rotating draft beers and well-priced cocktails, ideal for afternoon visits.

🌄 Patio Perks: The patio overlooking the golf course fills quickly on weekends; early arrival secures the best views.

🍽️ Thursday Ribs Challenge: Thursdays offer all-you-can-eat ribs, a must-try for food lovers and groups.

🕖 Early Open for Breakfast: Opens daily at 7 AM serving breakfast all day, perfect for morning golfers or early risers.

⏰ Hours

Monday: 7 AM to 8 PM

Tuesday: 7 AM to 8 PM

Wednesday: 7 AM to 8 PM

Thursday: 7 AM to 8 PM

Friday: 7 AM to 8 PM

Saturday: 7 AM to 8 PM

Sunday: 7 AM to 8 PM

👉 Best For

Families, brunch, casual dining, groups, outdoor seating

Mulligan's Cafe & Bar

3500 McCaw Ave
,
Santa Barbara
,
CA
93105

Review Sentiment

Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Mulligan's Cafe & Bar is widely praised for its inviting atmosphere, excellent views of the golf course, and consistent quality food and drinks. Guests appreciate the attentive and friendly service along with the relaxed, family-friendly vibe. The all-day breakfast and weekly specials like all-you-can-eat ribs are popular. Some mention occasional slow service, but this is outweighed by the overall positive experiences. Plenty of free parking and accommodating outdoor seating adds to the appeal.

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January 9th, 2026

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What You'll Find

Cocktails; Local Draft Beer; Full Bar; Patio Seating; Outdoor Seating; Family Friendly; Happy Hour; Free Parking Lot; Wheelchair Accessible; Table Service; Breakfast All Day; Daily Specials; Sports Viewing

📆 Best Times to Visit

Visit early morning for breakfast and quieter dining; Thursday evenings for all-you-can-eat ribs; weekends fill patio seating midday onward.
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