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Ralphs
100 W Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States
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te
Review β„–1

Another big beautiful Market! However this is not your discount store. If you are on a budget Grab a 🧺 basket not a cart! This place is clean the meat πŸ– counter is Wonderful I have never had a negative experience there, the butchers there are so polite and accommodating! The Sea Food is always plentiful. The aged Ribeye and Tomahawk Steaks are absolutely delicious!!

Al
Review β„–2

This Ralph’s….ROCKS. 5/5 stars. They’re consistently busy and that’s for a good reason. Well stocked, well staffed and a great selection. Find yourself lost amongst their vast isles of items? Not to worry, there’s a helpful Ralph around the corner ready to guide you to your SKU.

El
Review β„–3

Generally cleanFast counterCourteous staffLove my old sexy coke this way !

Ja
Review β„–4

Crazy long checkout lines 80% of the time. Prices seem over inflated compared to other grocery stores in the area. The parking lot can be a nightmare. The exterior has really gone down hill. They need to do some serious power washing and maintenance.If parking in the large underground lot, usually two of the four elevators are broken or just not running. They all usually smell gross. There stairs are quite a distance away.

Jo
Review β„–5

Havent met a nice or caring manager at this store yet! They are rude and when you need something they act as if you are bothering them! I LOVE Ralphs but I literally shop in Oxnard when I go visit because this Ralphs management SUCKS! They need an attitude adjustment

Jo
Review β„–6

Clerks respectful and helpful premises clean food displayed in nice manner. Produce fresh and clean

Za
Review β„–7

Nice selection of fresh produce. VERY busy parking lot. Luckily the have underground parking which doesnt get as busy compared to parking in front of it. COVID has made shopping at Ralphs hard, since the staff start limiting customers in to the store and start making you go into the store from one exit and leave through the other exit.

Br
Review β„–8

They sold me sour chicken. Outside and karts are pretty unkempt. Im gonna stick with Vons

D
Review β„–9

Very rude management very uncomfortable when around certain employees scatter brain in beginning of pandemic free bags to offer and now its no and then another time yes and now no again please make up youre minds most customers dont have change on them plus prices are very high hardly any clearance items and when there are clearances bread and other items they are very bad expired items. Deli hot food is like you pick up left over garbage they need to cook it correctly not over cook which is a problem old dried out chicken. I rather go to Ralphs in Goleta much more friendly clean and no charge of plastic bags

He
Review β„–10

Good its always good with the exception of the security guard Im not the only one I have heater from other customers he likes to hassle Latino people follow them very closely and make them feel very uncomfortable thank you we are there to steal

Na
Review β„–11

Lovely place to do grocery. Prize are reasonable. Very clean and well organized. Although need little attention in the restroom area sometime, Specially today.

CA
Review β„–12

This store continues to disappoint me.Ive gone to this store for years and every time I go there its disappointing.Today (Saturday at 10a.m.) they have dollies items that are in the isles. They are just sitting there.Why arent they being stocked at night like they use to here.Instead you customers have to move them to get to something you want.Theyve got sweeping going on and Im watching customers throughout the store have to dodge and move their carts so that the sweeping can take place.What really finished it for me was when a worker was allowed to get in front of all of us waiting to check out. Really?I sky know if the same manager is here but clearly something needs to change.I will be going to Goleta to shop

Je
Review β„–13

I have been going to this store for 6 years and I really get more frustrated every time I go in this store . They have a good selection but thats about it. Service has declined over the years, sometimes its really bad, and I wouldnt recommend any of the cooked food in the deli. Not diggin it.

Se
Review β„–14

Good grocery store. Open late and has spacious parking

Li
Review β„–15

What I like about this supermarket is that their selection is great as is the quality of the products! They never fail to impress me with their products and service! I highly recommend this supermarket to all my relatives!

Me
Review β„–16

Food is always great! Im always happy with my orders! And owners are lovely !

A
Review β„–17

Im sorry to say it but this place has really gone downhill and is one of my least favorite places to shop now, especially because of how dirty it is and poorly set up during the pandemic. Its impossible to distance from people with how they have the lines set up. No one seems to care about distancing or keeping things even remotely clean. When you come in and go to grab a basket, they are often filthy and full of trash. I mentioned this to an employee and they didnt care at all. I have had a bad experience almost every time I have tried to go there in the past few months during the pandemic.

Ti
Review β„–18

Went Christmas Eve, was busy, checkout was fast. Store pretty well stocked

Cu
Review β„–19

Dear Ralphs you once carried the delicious Vermont curry in all spice levels in all your stores in the Santa Barbara area. Once you stop having that item in stock at one location, I traveled to your other location. Now it seems you stopped stocking this delicious curry. All you have is S&B Gold curry. Nobody likes S&B Gold curry. The only reason it sells is because people like me go to your fine store to buy Vermont Curry at any spice level, only to find somebody in the ordering department didnt place an order. I encourage Ralphs to look at the sales. Aint nobody buying S&B Gold Curry. I beg you Ralphs stores in the Santa Barbara area bring back Vermont Curry.

Da
Review β„–20

They generally always have what Im looking for at reasonable prices.

Ch
Review β„–21

Dang it your organic vans waffles are RIGHT beside the gluten free kind, look so similar in packaging, and fooled me so good. Wish you could have just a gluten free section in the freezer dept. My cats freaking love your luvsome salmon single serve treats I call em slurpees. Worried you wont carry em much longer tags not on shelf anymore. Ive bought at least 15 packs.

Di
Review β„–22

We are out of town and came here to get some stuff for our dinners and breakfast.I dont have any complains.There is plenty of parking spots.The food that they have already prepared is good.And the cashier that helped us was very fast.Overall a good experience

Ja
Review β„–23

Best Chicken Tenders, Potatoes Salad & Sushi Dinner Rolls. #GoArmy #SemperFelidis #4YearsSober

Ja
Review β„–24

The manager at this store is SUPER friendly and personable. Even when he’s busy he’s offering his assistance. When observing interactions with his staff he is always kind. Would highly recommend.

De
Review β„–25

Lack of convenience is awful. Products typically shoddy expensive. Theres a reason I only go here if its an emergency. The dairy was cold thats about it.

Sa
Review β„–26

ProsHuge parking lotBetter hours than most CVS / other convenience stores. [This stores open till 2 am]ConsBehavior and services offered. We were desperately trying to look for coffee late in the night.We figured out the aisle but couldnt find what we were looking for and happened to ask one of the staff and received some cold/ unpleasant stares and questions which did leave us fairly surprised.

Mi
Review β„–27

Tina in the floral department of Ralph’s fun, cheerful was the first to greet me!! Tina your a gem!! Pointed out what I needed and her arrangements are unique and inspirational!!! Thank you Tina!!!

Na
Review β„–28

I love this market. It offers everything I need and then some and that is saying a lot considering I am wheat and gluten free and I try to adhere to a vegan diet. The store is clean, well organized, well stocked, and the staff members are friendly and warmly helpful. Glad I have my loyalty card, saved me even more money.

Br
Review β„–29

I stopped by for birthday balloons at this location and was met with genuine interest and amazing customer service. Teresa went out of her way to put together an incredible color schemed assortment and did so in a heartwarming manner, ensuring it would be a joyful remembrance. Thanks again!

Ro
Review β„–30

Very poor Starbucks experience within the store. A Coffee Traveler Container was ordered, but the time of day was the opposite of what I asked for. This is the 3rd!!! time this has happened at this Starbucks!!! When I asked if the clerks could make a pot of coffee immediately one female clerk said it would take 30 minutes. Not true! A Traveler Container was ready in 10 minutes the last time this happened. Poor attitude, not apologetic.I asked for the Starbucks Manager and the Ralph’s Store Manager there at the time said that there is no Starbucks Store Manager, which means the Ralph’s Managers are the Starbucks Managers as well. There is a lack of thoroughness and follow through.The Ralph’s Manager said he would speak to the Starbucks employees and he gave me a $10 gift card after I asked for one. I bought two boxes of Keurig coffee cups, but I had to spend valuable work time making 15 cups of coffee!The management system there needs to change. I will not go back to that Starbucks unless there is a substantial improvement. Ralph’s needs to address this as well.

Ja
Review β„–31

The worst pharmacy. Extremely poor customer service. They treated me like I was not even worth their time. Never going back there again.

Ju
Review β„–32

Ralphs is a great supermarket. They have great selections and great prices. Staff are helpful & knowledgeable. The downtown store is a fun place to shop.

Al
Review β„–33

Staff is courteous and helpful. I love the wine selection and can always count on great prices.Yes, the store will get busy at the expected peak hours, but lines usually move along quickly. Try the self checkout!

Br
Review β„–34

Not much lunch meat

Ro
Review β„–35

I shop there only because its walking distance. The customer service is consistently terrible. Not just in one department mind you, but store wide. Oddly the security guard is the friendliest employee there

Ke
Review β„–36

Tom Ross, the manager, prefers to remain incognito. Asked him his last name a few months ago. Tom informed me, You dont need it. After a recent, less than satisfactory, experience with Tom re spoiled ice cream, I can understand his desire for anonymity. However, would someone please tell him his name is on the bottom of every cash register receipt?

Da
Review β„–37

The Ralphs on Carrillo. Produce selection great. Reasonable prices and good deals. Aisles always stocked. Cashiers work quickly and diligently. The meat department however is unkind and not helpful. Seeming too busy talking about boyfriends and girlfriends Saturday morning with a coworker that should be stalking shelves. Advise to management, be considerate to a customer when it would take someone five seconds to properly help. Note: Not one to listen to other peoples conversations but talking so loud one cant help but overhear, despite circumstances its where customers shop and workers get paid to do their job.

ac
Review β„–38

Most of the time they are well stocked w/produce. Only caveat; shopping during peak times (4:30-7:00) or on Sundays. Aside from that, I always have a great experienceπŸ˜€.

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Review β„–39

I like this Ralph’s because they have a wide variety of merchandise and you can pretty much find anything your looking for here, they also have a pharmacy and the wait times to get your Medicine filled isn’t too long, usually the wait times are between fifteen - twenty minutes, there is also plenty of parking with an elevator that takes you from the parking level to the store level.

Al
Review β„–40

01/13/20 @ 12:30 am Eric was my cashier,He need training again and somebody’s attention, because of his gossiping with his call worker or supervisor I don’t know who was she is, he not paying attention of what he’s doing he over charge me $1.88 he told me cancel it, although it still shows in my bank account been charged so I have to call to my bank to dispute this charge and it’s not worth it to waste my time over the phone with my bank trying to claim it and please note and remember if you need a one penny on me you will make me to break a dollar.Simply Eric he was unprofessional and disrespectful to me.Thx.

Ti
Review β„–41

Very well stocked, large supermarket with deli. Theres a large open patio outside. Parking is plentiful, with upper lots by Chapala and more spaces in basement with elevator & stairs available to ground floor. Also car accessible from De la Vina St.

Jo
Review β„–42

This store has an excellent selection of food items. Has an outside seating area and a underground garage. A good Urban supermarket

Ru
Review β„–43

Just your standard grocery store. They do have a descent salad bar and food bar for those quick stops when you just need a bite. I do really like that they have a make your own six-pack option in the beer isle, full of great craft beers to select from. Just a great idea.

Jo
Review β„–44

The upper parking lot is a nightmare but they have a lower lot thats easier to park in. The store layout is awesome. I was in and out of there no problem no confusion.

Tr
Review β„–45

Yesterday I would have rated 5 but dont go to the delli dept and ask for mayo packets or condiments or you will be asked to provide a receipt for sandwiches because if you are poor and cant afford overpriced in the store you are considered as beneath them! I have spent a lot of money in this store 600 dollars in less than two weeks and I got treated like a lesser person!

As
Review β„–46

The produce section is not the best. I dont think I have ever found a ripe avocado there. The lines are always ridiculously long. So dont go there after 5 if you just need to pick up something quick. The selection is alright as far as items to buy, but definitely not the most diverse offering of products.

Br
Review β„–47

The only downfall to this Ralphs location is the parking/elevators. Other than that, the staff is super friendly and helpful, and the store is clean and well stocked. I never have a bad experience here...once I actually get to the store, that is!

jo
Review β„–48

Great grocery store near downtown. It has everything you want or need. Produce is pretty good too.

Mo
Review β„–49

Offers pickup in addition to delivery.

Ro
Review β„–50

I hate writing bad reviews, however Google keeps pushing me to write something. I found this store to be frustrating, maybe its just my timing. But I tried to get some quick pre-made sandwiches, and they did not have any mustard or mayonnaise available for them. Then I decided to get some soup, after walking around the store and asking somebody where the utensils are I was told that they were all out of them. I also walked through the entire beer and wine section expecting to end up in the alcohol. Which I did not find ........its at the very front of the store after the registers. Which does not make any sense.I am probably one most easy-going, and understandable customers. When it comes to grocery shopping experiences. However I dont think Ill ever go back to the store.

Ki
Review β„–51

This grocery store has everything; one stop shopping. The produce section has fresh produce and organized attractively.Grab snacks and/or dinner and reasonably priced.Oh, and a good location with lots of parking.

Ba
Review β„–52

Best Ralphs Ive ever been in. Large variety in every section. Produce is very fresh and meat counter is well stocked. Staff is very helpful and friendly.

Ed
Review β„–53

The pharmacy isnt rude all the time, sometimes they can be helpful. The meat department is very knowledgeable as the cashiers and other employees I usually can find everything I need. Dislike buying an advaco only to find its rotten inside. The management is always pleasant.

Es
Review β„–54

As many times I go to grocery stores This Ralphs on Carrillo St. Grocery store on Thanksgiving week was hectic not only with parking but the staff was horrible, unpleasant, atrocious! They were more irritated than the actual customers. That is sad because I usually shop alone and this time carried my kids with me. Every Ralphs employees had something rude to say to my 5 & 6 yr. old when all they tried to do was help me put stuff in the cart. It is Thanksgiving week, its all about family!

La
Review β„–55

This is our go-to grocery in Santa Barbara. Well stocked, clean, large variety. Part of the Kroger chain. Ample parking. There is a large parking garage under the store.

Ma
Review β„–56

Ralphs on carillo is awsome. There is an underground parking lot with an elevator or stairs if you would like. The place is massive way bigger then my home store vons in the mesa. I still love my little vons on cliff drive!

Fr
Review β„–57

I always come to Ralphs due to their variety of products, their fresh produce and the parking is never a hassle in the bottom floor.

de
Review β„–58

Store is not clean,Deli salads have old mayo on them and sit in the fridge long time, they are shipped and not freshly prepared, ham & butter baguettes are OK and made daily for EU tourists who drop in oftenTall blond mustached checker - a punk type, gave lady visitors during several visits eary. creepy experience, poor mannersNice architecture and seating garden space . but s tore is not clean

Da
Review β„–59

Other supermarkets may be cooler and more aesthetically pleasing but none has the range of stuff that Ralphs has and quality is great. I know Im going to find what I need, unlike TJs. Just make sure you have a card. Seems like they overcharge and use the card to bring prices down to a sensible level.

Je
Review β„–60

Its a grocery store, they have decent prices. A tip, use the underground parking lot under the store. Dont bother with the ground level parking. Always full of ideots.

Mi
Review β„–61

Options are limited downtown and its nice to have a full sized grocery. Theres ample parking with a number of spaces available below the store.

An
Review β„–62

March 12 at around 2pm, in Ralph with an employee by the name of Patty. Her excuse for her attitude with me was that she’s doing a lot and is also managing the other employees. Which has nothing to do with a customer. As a loyal customer, I shouldn’t have to experience that with an employee. Her behavior and her excuse for it was UNACCEPTABLE! And I hope that this is dealt with.

RA
Review β„–63

2012 Memories ..β™₯️

Pa
Review β„–64

Wonderful store Candance Fleisher was very sweet and very helpful. She is an employee that goes out of her way for your customers.

Sa
Review β„–65

Best Ralphs Grocery store in town. Convenient, clean, well-stocked. The employees are nice and helpful too.

T
Review β„–66

Terrible customer service! Called for information about availability of a particular wine. Was told I had to wait until tomorrow when the wine manager would be in. I asked if someone else couldnt check and she said No!I have been a manager of a store... She should have at least tried to find it or asked someone to help me. Totally unacceptable!

K.
Review β„–67

Update Thursday May 17th, 2018Overall Improvement, management listening to suggestions.The staff is amazing. Always greeted with a friendly hello. Everything is a bit pricy, but if you look for the specials and shop mindfully you come out winning. Remember to bring your Ralphs card or provide your phone number when checking out for the discounts. It can be quite a price difference!

To
Review β„–68

Build your own 6 pack!! (Beer!)Mind Haze, Hoppy Poppy, 805, Melon Cart & Fuzzy Navel

Mo
Review β„–69

Ojani is an amazing employee. Hard worker, smart, and knows what he is doing. Great work ethic.Happy shopping all the way around!

Aj
Review β„–70

Wonderful experience shopping found everything I needed and got in and out within 2 minutes I found everything

k
Review β„–71

A grocery store that you can find anything you need fresh or frozen,wine they have I all! enough parking in the heart of the city.

Br
Review β„–72

Good selection and prices, but never enough checkers working. I think every time Ive gone there for a couple of things, Ive waited in line at least twice as long as Ive spent shopping. Still, Ill go back.

St
Review β„–73

Its a great place and sometimes they have good sales but if you want to buy fruit on sale I havent find much. Also they dont sell frozen fruit either.

Ma
Review β„–74

Great grocery store. Fair prices and well stocked. It has friendly staff and clean.

Ad
Review β„–75

Long-time customer. Always great. But couldnt find Rocky Road candy bars. Hope youll still carry them! Thanks!

Ab
Review β„–76

Why on earth do the bathrooms not have a coat hanger to hang your backpack or bags when using the bathroom!?! Please fix that

Jo
Review β„–77

I I literally shop ralphs all the time!

Am
Review β„–78

No one knew anything when asked questions about product location but nice. Train, train, and revitaliza your teamStore is messy and doesnt appear clean and fresh.Management, take a look at your store with fresh eyes.

Je
Review β„–79

Poorly stocked deli section. Im a chauffeur and I can tell you any other Ralphs between SB and LAX is great for lunch time salads and stuffs.

Da
Review β„–80

Open all the time. Very big. Easy to get some food after work here.

Ch
Review β„–81

Went there to buy groceries the other day. The FRONT MANAGER Debra has condescending attitude, unfriendly, grumpy and no customer service at all.I look on her badge and saw that she is the front manager.... what a shame.

Ra
Review β„–82

Variety of foods to choose from. Fresh deli dept. Great bakery.

Ae
Review β„–83

Best grocery store in town, always clean, well stocked, and friendly employees. Pharmacy has given me the best prices.

Da
Review β„–84

It serves its purpose of being a store that has most groceries you need. Most employees are friendly and helpful. Lines are usually pretty short. But prices are pretty high. The newer manager has asked my elderly neighbor to leave her seat outside the store while waiting for her cab ride home (thinking she was a homeless person) and has accused her of stealing OTC stomach meds by opening each individual packet and replacing each of them with Tic Tacs. Blown away by his arrogance and attitude toward a woman, an RN, who has shopped in that store for 30+ years. (No, she no longer will shop there as long as that man is the manager there.) Not the kind of place I want to shop at, either. Also, their attitude toward their lovely underground handicapped parking spots sucks. You are as likely to find several carts in the handicapped parking spaces as an empty spot to park. Doesnt seem very handicapped-friendly....

Gr
Review β„–85

Great grocery store with great variety! Staff is very nice and helpful.

Jo
Review β„–86

Good Starbucks drinks

Wi
Review β„–87

This is the crown jewel of grocery stores in the SB area. It has lots of free parking, a rarity in SB, deli, bakery, seafood counter and much more.

Ri
Review β„–88

It was very good! Had every thing I needed. It has Boars Head products as well.

Da
Review β„–89

Watch the ads...its a Fresh Faire so prices are higher than normal ralphs for no reason. The bum slalom at their outdoor seating area makes shopping with kids a challenge.

Ma
Review β„–90

The checker was very slow!! People were lining up and he ztoos to take cookies to eat, very poor!! And bis hyviene was poor.

BF
Review β„–91

This location always has friendly staff will in to help you. I recommend Ron at checkout and Pablo in Produce department for great customer service

Si
Review β„–92

My visit at Ralphs is always pleasant always has what I need .

Pe
Review β„–93

Its a supermarket how exciting or good could it be

Ma
Review β„–94

I love this Ralphs! It is large and spacious and tends to have everything I need.

Yo
Review β„–95

Love shopping at this Ralphs. Its a very clean store and employees are very helpful.

Iv
Review β„–96

Everything is fresh and clean. Probably the best grocery store in Santa Barbara with affordable prices.

Ri
Review β„–97

It is a grocery store... Clean, decent range... Not much more you can say!

Ju
Review β„–98

Great beer selection, clean and large with decent prices. One of the best groceries down town

Mi
Review β„–99

Ordinary Ralphs. Bums outside. Decent location. Weirdos shop here.

Ma
Review β„–100

Its great to shop localWe should shop more often to keep doors open

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  • Address:100 W Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States
  • Site:https://ralphs.com/stores/details/703/00680?cid=loc_70300680_gmb
  • Phone:+1 805-564-7000
Categories
  • Grocery store
  • Propane supplier
Working hours
  • Monday:5AM–2AM
  • Tuesday:5AM–2AM
  • Wednesday:5AM–2AM
  • Thursday:5AM–2AM
  • Friday:5AM–2AM
  • Saturday:5AM–2AM
  • Sunday:5AM–2AM
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Staff wear masks:Yes
  • Staff get temperature checks:Yes
  • Safety dividers at checkout:Yes
Highlights
  • Great produce:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible elevator:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Offerings
  • Organic products:Yes
  • Passport photos:Yes
  • Prepared foods:Yes
Amenities
  • Public restroom:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Checks:Yes
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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