Sambo's on the Beach, Santa Barbara

The Original Samboac2s Restaurant is still family owned and operated by Chad Stevens,the grandson of the Founder of Sambo's Restaurant, along with his wife Michelle. They invite you to stop in and say hello.Over the years many myths and rumors abound about the "SAMBO'S" name -its origin seemingly subject to many ideas as to how the restaurant got its name.The fact is - SAM (the Founder) was a real person and BO (his partner) was a real person.The SAMBO'S RESTAURANT already was established before the children's story was discovered and used as part of a marketing promotion.Sam actually had another restaurant on State St. in Santa Barbara called "Sammy's" when the original (and present) property location (216 W. Cabrillo Blvd) became available.