Best Lunch Restaurants in Montecito

23 restaurants available nearby

1. Lilac Montecito

4.7

Exceptional(152)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary European • Montecito

Booked 19 times today

Welcome to Lilac Montecito. We offer an elevated bistro dining experience featuring some of our favorite foods that nourish the body and soul in a full-service dining ambiance. Our menu is inspired by European and Californian cuisine as well as locally-sourced ingredients for a fresh, delicious take on some classic entrees. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner

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2. Clark's Oyster Bar - Montecito

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4.5

Awesome(46)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Montecito

Booked 41 times today

Clark’s Montecito is a stylish all-day restaurant celebrating coastal American classics spanning from New England to California. In addition to its flagship menu of oysters and raw bar, a signature burger, daily catch specials, lobster rolls, chowder and refreshing crudo, this California location features seasonal bounty from the Pacific Ocean. The wine list highlights California classics alongside French whites and reds primarily from Burgundy and the Loire. Clark’s signature martinis and cocktails are always available. A collaboration between Lambert McGuire Design and Santa Barbara-based architect Jeff Shelton, the space offers a seamless indoor-outdoor dining experience that marries Clark’s classic coastal design features with the more whimsical ceramic tile traditions of Portugal and Mexico and a Mediterranean-inspired design that pays homage to its coastal setting and historic Spanish Colonial Revival architecture.

3. LOCAL Montecito

4.7

Exceptional(275)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Montecito

Booked 20 times today

Incredible outdoor seating with two heated patios, firepit, couches, and a 360 degree bar. Featuring local ingredients and exceptional dishes from multiple cuisines paired with an extensive and rare wine collection, LOCAL has it all in the heart of Montecito.

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4. Ca Dario Montecito

4.8

Exceptional(890)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Montecito

Booked 33 times today

Ca' 'Dario's newest restaurant on Coast Village Road promises the same authentic and fresh Italian cuisine as our other locations, now easily accessible for residents of Montecito! Enjoy outdoor dining on our covered patio, or indoor in our elegant dining room.We feature an adjustable roof that keeps out the rain and allows in the sun.Dogs are welcome (we ask that you limit the number to one per guest)

5. Tre Lune

4.8

Exceptional(2014)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Montecito

Booked 47 times today

"Upbeat and comfortable, serving real-deal pastas and pizzas that make you feel like you're in Italy again." - ZAGAT 2010 Fresh fish, veal scaloppini, osso buco, prime steaks, Kobe-beef burgers, organic salads, and house-made desserts. Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner-Cocktails. Award Winner of Italian wines list.Please call to make reservations.

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6. Stonehouse at San Ysidro Ranch

4.8

Exceptional(2645)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Santa Barbara

Booked 43 times today

The Stonehouse, located in a beautiful 19th-century citrus packing house, offers an unparalleled dining experience. Guests can unwind in a relaxing lounge with full bar service or enjoy the ambiance of the separate dining room, complete with a crackling fireplace and world-class views. Chef Matthew Johnson creates evocative regional cuisine, utilizing fresh herbs and vegetables from the Ranch’s organic chef’s garden. The Stonehouse boasts the only Grand Award-winning wine program in Central California, ensuring an unparalleled selection of wines to complement your meal. For a unique twist, visit the restaurant's speakeasy for before or after dinner drinks, where you can enjoy expertly crafted cocktails in an intimate, nostalgic setting.

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7. RH Firehouse Grill at RH Montecito

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4.4

Awesome(39)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Montecito

Booked 71 times today

The RH Firehouse Grill is an indoor-outdoor restaurant located at RH Montecito, The Gallery at the Old Firehouse. Enjoy a menu of signature salads and classics from our hearth in our courtyard restaurant, which seamlessly extends into a beautifully landscaped garden. Dine beneath the warm glow of handwoven pendants amid heritage olive trees, birds of paradise, a grand fireplace and cascading limestone fountains.

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8. Bluewater Grill - Santa Barbara

4.4

Awesome(662)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Santa Barbara

Booked 15 times today

The waterfront locals choice in Santa Barbara for premium quality, sustainably sourced seafood! Located at the gateway to Santa Barbara on the beach at State Street and Cabrillo Boulevard with a stunning patio and beach view. Adjacent to the "Funk Zone", Santa Barbara's premiere wine district, the wine list features an extensive selection of local wines in addition to a "no-corkage" policy on the first two bottles. Winner of numerous awards, including Best Seafood, this owner operated gem features lunch, dinner, Happy Hour, a "Kids Live Well" Kid menu, full bar, heated patio, and is pet friendly. Well known for classics like Clam Chowder and Fish & Chips, Oysters on the half shell and numerous varieties of fresh fish, lobster and crab, Bluewater also operates fishing vessel "Pilikia" which specializes in the freshest caught local fish in town! Come in, Get Hooked!

9. Convivo

4.7

Exceptional(2143)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Santa Barbara

Booked 31 times today

Convivo is a Santa Barbara restaurant and bar with an Italian soul. Chef-Owner Peter McNee's food is best described as ‘Nomad Italian’. It strays from the standard or traditional Italian, sourcing inspiration from many other cultures’ cooking but its soul is thoroughly Italian. The ever-changing menu includes small plates, housemade pasta, wood-fired pizza, rotisserie chicken, fresh seafood and steaks served family-style. McNee’s all-star supplier network provides the freshest produce and local seafood the region is famous for. Inspired by the bounty of the sea, the lush farms and abundant vineyards nearby and the cooking methods of Italy, Convivo is a festive gathering place for locals and visitors alike inside the newly-restored Santa Barbara Inn.

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10. Moby Dick Restaurant

4.3

Awesome(273)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Santa Barbara

Booked 3 times today

At Moby Dick Restaurant, in Santa Barbara, you'll get not only fresh seafood and excellent service, but an amazing view along with your meal. Situated on the pier itself in Santa Barbara, Moby Dick Restaurant is a fantastic place with a fantastic atmosphere to get something to eat.Whether you're after breakfast, lunch or dinner there�s sure to be something on the menu to please. Fried favorites at Moby Dick Restaurant include clam strips and chips, chicken wings and chips and many others. You can also order burgers, sandwiches and vegetarian fare. Fresh seafood specialties include grilled Cajun swordfish, bacon wrapped shrimp and grilled fresh salmon.

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LeslieVIP
California Central Coast •44 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Consistently excellent food and service. Very popular with locals and tourists alike.
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Tre LunePrice: Expensive• Italian• Montecito
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4.8
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DebbieVIP
California Central Coast •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Wonderful service, we sat outside on a nice day. It was lovely
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Clark's Oyster Bar - MontecitoPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Montecito
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4.5
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DianeVIP
California Central Coast •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
A great local Montecito hangout. Love the Kale-Baby Gem salad with the addition of grilled chicken. We also enjoyed the Fish Tacos and the Chicken Milanese. Started with a delicious fried calamari appetizer. Super comfortable seating outside with great heaters. Also check out the inspiring cocktail menu.
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LOCAL MontecitoPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Montecito
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4.7
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Wendy
California Central Coast •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
I've enjoyed their lunch and brunch offerings several times - the food is delicious, especially for those of us who need to avoid gluten and, frankly, most diners would never notice that their baked goods are all gluten free! Friendly service and clean, appealing dining room. Highly recommended.
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Lilac MontecitoPrice: Expensive• Contemporary European• Montecito
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4.7
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AutumnVIP
Dallas - Fort Worth •25 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 3, 2025
Fantastic service. The meal was wonderful. Wine selection was broad. Really enjoyed it. Will definitely be back.
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Ca Dario MontecitoPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Montecito
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4.8

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23 restaurants available nearby

1. Lilac Montecito

2. Clark's Oyster Bar - Montecito

3. LOCAL Montecito

4. Ca Dario Montecito

5. Tre Lune

6. Stonehouse at San Ysidro Ranch

7. RH Firehouse Grill at RH Montecito

8. Bluewater Grill - Santa Barbara

9. Convivo

10. Moby Dick Restaurant

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