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Mesa Cafe

Item: Mesa Cafe
Author: Geneva Ives

Cuisine: American, California, Diner, Vegetarian

10Best Says

The Mesa Cafe is a Santa Barbara legend. Patrons have been coming here for decades for eggs benedict, country fried steaks and mimosas. Head to the Mesa Cafe for homemade food at a reasonable price and friendly, local service. You can enjoy a selection of appetizers, sandwiches, fresh seafood, steak, pastas, fresh salads, homemade desserts and daily specials, including everything from classic favorites to modern cuisine. They also offer a full bar at reasonable prices. You'll catch many a local day drinking here. There is oodles of free parking right out front. Many other Mesa shops and restaurants are nearby, as is the beach!

Address:

1972 Cliff Dr.
Santa Barbara, CA 93109

Phone:

805-966-5303

Website:

mesacafesb.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Geneva Ives
Santa Barbara Local Expert

Mesa's Best Restaurants: "Bring your pup and enjoy a meal on the patio."

Best for Mesa's Best Restaurants Because: The Mesa Cafe is the place to go for breakfast after a big night out. Good for pancakes and a little "hair of the dog"!

Dinner Menu
- Salads
  
  Salmon
  
  fillet of salmon over mixed greens with tomatoes, dried berries, and hothouse cucumbers. ($12.95)
  
  Crispy Chicken
  
  mixed greens topped with crispy chicken strips, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, and dried berries. ($9.95)
  
  Cobb
  
  mixed greens with chopped bacon, turkey, tomato, avocado, egg and bleu cheese crumbles. ($9.95)
  
  Oriental Chicken
  
  shredded iceberg topped with crispy wontons and rice noodles, sliced almonds, mandarin oranges, green onions and grilled chicken. ($9.95)
  
  Classic Caesar
  
  crisp romaine, freshly grated parmesan, croutons, and our own caesar dressing. ($7.95)
  
  Gorgonzola
  
  mixed greens tossed in our gorgonzola dressing, with candied walnuts, mandarin oranges, tomatoes, and dried berries.. ($9.95)
  
  Grilled Vegetable
  
  grilled portabella, zucchini, carrots, red bell pepper, yellow squash and asparagus topped with feta cheese. ($9.95)
  
  Chicken Tostada
  
  crispy shell filled with mixed greens, chipotle marinated chicken, pinto beans, tomatoes, cheddar, and avocado, served with a chipotle ranch dressing and sour cream. ($10.95)
- Entrees
  
  Prime Top Sirloin
  
  nine ounce prime sirloin charbroiled to your preference, served with vegetables and a baked potato. ($14.95)
  
  Scampi
  
  large, shrimp sauteed in butter, lemon, capers, and white wine served over linguini. ($13.95)
  
  Salmon
  
  grilled salmon served with basmati rice and sauteed vegetable. ($10.95)
  
  Fish And Chips
  
  battered alaskan cod served with french fries and coleslaw. ($10.95)
  
  Hand-dipped Chicken Breast
  
  tender chicken breast hand dipped and fried in our delicious batter, served with coleslaw and fries. ($10.95)
  
  Home-made Pot Roast
  
  tender chicken breast hand dipped and fried in our delicious, served with coleslaw and fries. ($10.95)
  
  Hot Turkey
  
  bone-in, house roasted turkey breast served over stuffing with mashed potatoes and gravy. ($11.95)
  
  Country Fried Steak
  
  thick-cut, breaded and fried tri tip covered with homemade country gravy, served with mashed potatoes. ($11.95)
  
  Corned Beef & Cabbage
  
  slow cooked, tender corned beef served with cabbage, mashed potatoes, and creamed horseradish. ($11.95)
  
  Liver & Onions
  
  beef liver cooked to your preference with thick, hickory smoked bacon, sauteed onions, and mashed potatoes. ($11.95)
  
  Chicken Marsala
  
  marsala wine and mushroom cream sauce over a tender grilled chicken breast, served with basmati rice. ($11.95)
  
  Anaheim Chicken
  
  sauteed onion and anaheim chile cream sauce over tender chicken breast, served with mashed potatoes. ($11.95)
  
  Shrimp Alfredo
  
  fettuccini alfredo tossed with jumbo tiger prawns and broccoli, topped with parmesan cheese. ($14.95)
  
  Straw & Hay
  
  linguini and spinach linguini with mushrooms, garlic chicken sausage and diced chicken in a light cream sauce. ($11.95)
  
  Chicken Fettuccini
  
  fettuccini alfredo with diced chicken breast, topped with parmesan cheese, served with garlic bread. ($11.45)
  
  Spinach Linguini
  
  spinach linguini with tomatoes garlic, basil, olive oil and fresh spinach, topped with feta cheese. ($10.95)
  
  Enchiladas
  
  two shredded beef, chicken, or cheese enchiladas in red sauce, served with rice and beans. ($10.95)
- Sandwiches
  Reuben Sandwich
  
  corned beef, sauerkraut, and swiss cheese on grilled rye bread. ($9.95)
  
  Yaters Sandwich
  
  our roasted turkey breast, tomatoes, bacon, avocado, and jack cheese, served on grilled sourdough. ($9.95)
  
  Turkey Santa Fe
  
  our roasted turkey breast, jack cheese, and mild ortega chiles served on grilled sourdough. ($9.95)
  
  Bbq Pork Sandwich
  
  bbq pulled pork and onion rings on a ciabatta bun. ($9.95)
  
  Petes Chicken Ciabatta
  
  grilled chicken on a ciabatta bun with chipotle mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, avocado, and bacon. ($9.95)
  
  Turkey Or Beef Dip
  
  our roasted turkey or tri-tip on a french roll, served au jus. ($9.95)
  
  Club Sandwich
  
  our roasted turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise served on toasted whole wheat. ($9.95)
  
  Burger
  1/3 lb. fresh ground beef patty.
  
  $7.45
  
  Add Cheese: $0.50
  Bacon Cheese Burger
  
  topped with strips of bacon and your choice of cheese. ($8.95)
  
  Turkey Burger
  
  ground turkey patty topped with feta cheese and jalapenos. ($8.95)
  
  Veggie Burger
  
  “gardenburger” patty with mayonnaise, avocado, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, and cheddar cheese. ($8.95)
- Desserts
  
  Apple Pie
  
  Warm apples in a flaky crust. ($4.95)
  
  Homemade Double-Chocolate Cake
  
  Moist chocolate cake layered and frosted with chocolate fudge. ($4.95)
  
  Homemade Flan
  
  ($3.95)
  
  Totally Turtle Cheesecake
  
  Caramel cheesecake with chocolate and pecans. ($5.95)

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