Cold Spring Tavern – American
Stepping into this historic mountain retreat feels like a journey back in time, where the scent of oak smoke and simmering wild game chili drifts through a rugged, timber-framed space. The kitchen celebrates bold, rustic flavors with its legendary tri-tip sandwiches and golden, beer-battered onion rings, alongside adventurous starters like venison-stuffed mushrooms that capture the spirit of the wilderness. Every hearty bite offers a soulful taste of frontier-style comfort, creating a dining experience that feels both timeless and deeply satisfying.
5995 Stagecoach Road, Santa Barbara CA 93105 https://coldspringtavern.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, dairy-free, nut-free, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, diabetic, sugar-free, pescatarian, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-sodium, low-fat, atkins, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, weight-watchers, dash-sodium-reduced, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, volumetrics, raw-food, tlc, detox, alkaline, carnivore, zone, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, pegan, candida, lectin-free
Currently closed
Hours
- Thursday
- 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
- Friday - Sunday
- 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated as a dependable choice for a quick bite, guests appreciate the consistent service and straightforward dining experience. Reviewers highlight the reliable nature of the menu, noting that it serves as a solid option
Menu
- Famous Beer Batter Onion Rings - $16: Local beer battered onions served with ranch dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chili Cheese Fries - $14: French fries, Cold Spring Chili, cheese Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Colina de Nachos - $18: Homemade chips, Cold Spring Chili, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Chili Sampler - $23: A cup of Cold Spring, Wild Game, and Chili Verde Chilis with a flour tortilla Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Grilled Shrimp - $15: Cucumber seaweed relish, pickled red onion, served over risotto Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Venison Stuffed Mushrooms - $13: Baked in garlic butter with fresh parmesan cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Lectin-Free
- Cold Spring Chili - $10: Ground sirloin, tomato, chilies, pinto beans, cheese, onion, crackers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics
- Wild Game Black Bean Chili - $10: Venison, rabbit, buffalo, black beans, chilies, cheese, sour cream, flour tortilla Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Chili Verde - $9: Pork, chicken, chilies, onion, tomato, cheese, sour cream, flour tortilla Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Original Cold Spring Tri-Tip Sandwich - $20: Oak-grilled thick sliced tri-tip, bolillo roll, choice of sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- French Dip - $20: Grilled tri-tip, au jus, apple horseradish, bolillo roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Tavern Burger - $18.5: Half pound angus sirloin, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Buffalo Burger - $21.5: Half pound 100% buffalo, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Bison Flank Steak Sandwich - $22.5: Charbroiled bison, grilled onions, mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Bar-B-Q Pulled Pork Sandwich - $18: Grilled onion, jack cheese, cole slaw Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Western Bacon Burger - $19.5: Half pound angus, bacon, cheddar, mayo, onion ring topper Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Veggie Burger - $17.5: Special recipe patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, chipotle mayo, jack cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
- Smoked Duck Bacon BLT - $18.5: Duck bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, avocado, sourdough Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Breast Sandwich - $17: Charbroiled chicken, lettuce, tomato, onion, bar-b-q sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Turkey, Ham, & Swiss Sandwich - $16: Lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, bolillo roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Grilled Cheese - $14.5: Havarti cheese, roasted peppers, basil, onion jam, molasses wheat bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Cobb Salad - $18: Ham, turkey, bacon, egg, tomato, cheese, mixed greens, creamy italian dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach
- Caesar Salad - $16: Hearts of romaine, crouton, parmesan cheese, classic caesar dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics
- Bar-B-Q Ranch Salad - $12: Mixed greens, onion, tomato, cheese, ranch dressing, side of bar-b-q sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Grilled Vegetable Salad - $17: Squash, zucchini, onion, eggplant, tomato, mixed greens, cranberry vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
- Wedge Salad - $16: Iceberg lettuce, bacon, blue cheese crumbles, creamy italian dressing Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Western Salmon Salad - $19.5: Grilled salmon, corn, bell peppers, tomato, onion, black beans, mixed greens, spicy oil and vinegar Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Bar-B-Q Baby Back Pork Ribs - $26: Half rack of pork ribs with fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Venison Steak - $33: Charbroiled with blackberry, cabernet demi-glace Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach
- Filet Mignon - $34: 8 oz prime filet of beef with bernaise sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Braised Lamb Shank - $38: 14 oz with champagne-rosemary demi-glace Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Tri-Tip Platter - $24: 10 oz oak grilled thick sliced steak with salsa, apple horseradish, and bar-b-q sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Rabbit Medallions - $36: 7 oz rabbit with wild mushroom, garlic brandy sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins
- Cold Spring Chicken - $30: 6 oz organic free range chicken breast with almond-raisin stuffing, sherry, sour cream, and mushroom sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Grilled Portobello Mushroom Ratatouille - $20: Roasted eggplant, zucchini, tomato, bell peppers, and onions Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Candida
- Catch of the Day: Fresh fish special Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating
- French Fries - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Potato Salad - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Cole Slaw - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Soup of the Day - $8: Homemade soup selection Dietary tags: Volumetrics
- House Salad Side - $8: Mixed greens, carrots, cucumber, red onion Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Junior Tri-tip Sandwich - $14: Served with fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Tenders - $12: Served with fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Macaroni & Cheese - $12: Served with fries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Hot Dog - $11: Served with fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Granny Smith Apple Cobbler - $12: Deep dish apple pie with brown sugar crumb topping Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Jack Daniel’s Pecan Pie - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Brownie Sundae - $11: Homemade brownie, ice cream, chocolate syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Home-style Cheesecake - $8.5: Daily flavor selection Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Soft Drinks - $3.5: Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Root Beer, Ginger Ale
- Iced Tea - $4.5
- Lemonade - $5.25
- Arnold Palmer - $5.25
- Milk - $3
- Juice - $4.5
- Coffee - $4.5
- Hot Tea - $4.5
- Hot Chocolate - $4
- Hot Cider - $4
Frequently Asked Questions about Cold Spring Tavern
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- The Grilled Portobello Mushroom Ratatouille and Grilled Shrimp both accommodate multiple diets including keto, gluten-free, dairy-free, and heart-healthy.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Guests appreciate the consistent service and reliable menu, rating this dependable choice for a quick bite at 3.0/5 stars.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Cold Spring Tavern has an average rating of 3.0/5 based on customer feedback.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- This historic mountain retreat offers a rustic, frontier-style atmosphere for dates, though reviews suggest it is best for quick, dependable bites.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- This historic mountain retreat offers a casual, frontier-style dining experience focused on quick bites, rustic comfort food, and straightforward service.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Reviewers describe the restaurant as a dependable choice for quick bites, highlighting the consistent service and straightforward, reliable menu.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include the legendary tri-tip sandwiches, famous beer-battered onion rings, wild game chili, and venison-stuffed mushrooms.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- The menu accommodates mixed dietary needs with high-protein venison, gluten-free grilled shrimp, and a vegan, low-carb grilled portobello mushroom ratatouille.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact Cold Spring Tavern by visiting their official website at https://coldspringtavern.com/ for more information.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- The restaurant is suitable for families, offering a dependable quick-bite experience with kid-friendly options like chili cheese fries and burgers.