A throwback bar and grill that delivers

SALOONS | CHRIS BARNETT

In a hype-filled world, it’s not unusual to find a place that promises “great food, friendly service, a homey atmosphere and the stiffest drinks in town.”

What is unusual is a place that delivers on the hype — and delivers it all at fair prices.

Joe’s Cafe in Santa Barbara does it. It’s a throwback bar and grill bucking today’s culinary trend toward $70 steaks and $25 cocktails.

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