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A photo of Clark's Oyster Bar - Montecito restaurant
4.5
Awesome(39)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Montecito
Booked 58 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.
A photo of Stonehouse at San Ysidro Ranch restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2643)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Santa Barbara
Booked 36 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.
A photo of Ca Dario Montecito restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(888)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Montecito
Booked 24 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)​
A photo of Lilac Montecito restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(150)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary European • Montecito
Booked 16 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
A photo of Convivo restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2139)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Santa Barbara
Booked 17 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.
A photo of Toma Restaurant & Bar restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(5507)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Santa Barbara
Booked 32 times today
Toma Restaurant and Bar a waterfront bistro, located along Santa Barbara's picturesque Cabrillo Blvd. Experience Santa Barbara waterfront's most romantic restaurant. Savor exquisite Italian and Mediterranean inspired dishes from Santa Barbara's seasonal bounty, supporting our local fisherman, farmers, foragers and food artisans. Pour over local and Italian wines along with a full bar of handcrafted cocktails and spirits. Enjoy warm and attentive service while dining window side with a view of the enchanting Santa Barbara harbor.
A photo of Tre Lune restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2009)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Montecito
Booked 60 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.
A photo of Plow & Angel Speakeasy restaurant
5.0
Exceptional(0)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Montecito
Booked 3 times today
For over a century, San Ysidro Ranch has been a haven for those seeking tranquility amidst the captivating landscapes of Santa Barbara. This historic hideaway effortlessly weaves together natural beauty, romantic heritage, and classic luxury, welcoming discerning travelers to experience a retreat like no other. In the heart of this timeless escape, experience indulgence through Afternoon Tea, where an enticing array of tea sandwiches, seasonal scones, and house-made pastries promise to elevate your senses. As the day transitions to night, immerse yourself in a clandestine world within our speakeasy, where crafted cocktails and an intimate ambiance transport you to a bygone era. San Ysidro Ranch invites you to become part of its storied history, where the past meets the present in an atmosphere of natural beauty, culinary delights, and timeless moments.
A photo of Bluewater Grill - Santa Barbara restaurant
4.4
Awesome(662)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Santa Barbara
Booked 23 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!
A photo of The Harbor Restaurant restaurant
3.7
Very Good(33)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Santa Barbara
Booked 11 times today
International Coastal Cuisine with Local Ingredients. Located on Santa Barbara's famous Stearns Wharf, the Harbor Restaurant is a 12,850-square-foot establishment on two floors that can seat 500 guests. Valet parking is available during dinner service. The restaurant features upstairs casual dining with an outdoor ocean view patio while the downstairs features a proper bar with craft cocktails, an exceptional dining room with international dishes featuring local ingredients, and two private event spaces including an 80+ person room and a private dining room for 20 guests.

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  • AutumnVIP
    Dallas - Fort Worth •25 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    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
    4.8
  • Heather
    San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Inspired, delicious menu. Friendly and attentive service. Gorgeous dining room.
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    ConvivoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Santa Barbara
    4.7
  • Frank
    Los Angeles •571 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    I’ve been here many times over the last 15 years and it’s such a beautiful restaurant. The food was amazing and our waiter was fantastic. Valet was terrific too. The hostess was a little stiff and standoffish which was surprising. We’d definitely return again hoping for a perfect dining experience. Thank you Chef!
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    Stonehouse at San Ysidro RanchPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Santa Barbara
    4.8
  • PenelopeVIP
    California Central Coast •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    I have to honestly say I almost didn't write this review because I want to be able to get into this restaurant. Our of the kindness of my heart, I have to share. This is the best new restaurant in Montecito in our opinion. We go out to dinner every night, We went to the former restaurant in this space, Cava, many times. We loved it. We missed it when it left. This restaurant is wonderful. First of all, the remodel is great; by one of my favorite architects, Jeff Sheldon. Fabulous. Wonderful ceilings, love the mural, the bar, the lighting all. of it. But the FOOD. My favorite dish on the earth my whole long life is a Lobster Salad Roll. The only good ones I have ever had are on the East Coast. Massachusetts...Maine, There. They do it all wrong in California. Too much bread. Wrong roll. (a hot dog roll? NO! It has to be a small roll, sliced on the sides, grilled with butter....NOT TOO BREADY!!) Absolutely no one does it right here. I am sorry to say. I have tried them ALL. Not enough lobster, Hot lobster, not cold, drenched in butter (that is the "Connecticut style" you can have it.) Heartbreaking (if you have had one in the East on Martha's Vineyard, anywhere in Massachusetts, Maine...wherever.). I just gave up. Clark's has nailed it. So astonishing. They have their own baker who makes the rolls.....just right. She also makes the sourdough bread, and all the bread and desserts.....Lord have mercy! I didn't even mention the shoestring fries.....crispy. Heavenly. So. We have made a weekly reservation.....but, I have to say. The chicken Paillard is out of this world also. Enough already. This restaurant is such a winner. (If you are really lucky, you will sit outside and get Drea for a server). The heaters are great.......even when it is cold!
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    Clark's Oyster Bar - MontecitoPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Montecito
    4.5
  • LIcaVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    The service was top notch. I made last-minute reservation, so we were seated outside, it was a bit chilly, they surrounded us with heaters and brought us a blanket. Our server was great, very efficient. The food was delicious! Looking forward to returning.
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    Lilac MontecitoPrice: Expensive• Contemporary European• Montecito
    4.7
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