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A photo of Clark's Oyster Bar - Montecito restaurant
1. Clark's Oyster Bar - Montecito
new
4.5
Awesome(20)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Montecito
Booked 35 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 Lilac Montecito restaurant
2. Lilac Montecito
4.7
Exceptional(144)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary European • Montecito
Booked 11 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 Ca Dario Montecito restaurant
3. Ca Dario Montecito
4.8
Exceptional(885)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Montecito
Booked 18 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)​
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4. Tre Lune
4.8
Exceptional(1993)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Montecito
Booked 26 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 Stonehouse at San Ysidro Ranch restaurant
5. Stonehouse at San Ysidro Ranch
4.8
Exceptional(2623)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Santa Barbara
Booked 16 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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6. Stella Mare's
4.8
Exceptional(2313)
Price: Expensive
• French • Santa Barbara
Booked 17 times today
French country bistro...Between Montecito and Santa Barbara, Stella Mare's Bistro is located in a historic Victorian home overlooking the Bird Refuge. French country cuisine rules the menu, with dishes like coq au vin, cassoulet, and moules frites. Sip seasonal cocktails amid cozy décor -- all the right ingredients for a great dining experience. Bon appétit!When requesting the greenhouse please note that is considered indoor dining.
A photo of Intermezzo By Wine Cask restaurant
7. Intermezzo By Wine Cask
4.7
Exceptional(1783)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Santa Barbara
Booked 4 times today
Intermezzo by Wine Cask New Menu by Executive Chef Mossin SugichModern American cuisine with a Mediterranean twist
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8. Toma Restaurant & Bar
4.8
Exceptional(5495)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Santa Barbara
Booked 25 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.
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9. Convivo
4.7
Exceptional(2132)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Santa Barbara
Booked 40 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. Barbareño
4.8
Exceptional(1881)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Santa Barbara
Booked 16 times today
At Barbareño we seek to help further shape and define Central Coast cuisine. We take our inspiration from traditions and specialties of our area, delicacies unique to our region, and the many outstanding purveyors with whom we are so fortunate to work. In all of our efforts, we hope to capture the essence of a particular place or local flavor, embracing the nuances that make our food and drink unique to our home.

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  • David
    California Central Coast •1 review
    5.0
    Dined today
    I had concerns due to reading a few reviews stating the food was overstated and some waiters could be rude, but that wasn’t our experience. The ambience, as most reviews share, was magical. I expected that, but wow, the food was incredible! The steak was literally the best I’ve ever had. They provided gluten free rolls that were also the best I’ve ever had. And the service was impeccable. One of my best dining experiences to date and thankfully so since it was our 20th wedding anniversary. 10/10!
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    Stonehouse at San Ysidro RanchPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Santa Barbara
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    4.8
  • dougiebVIP
    California Central Coast •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Great food, great service. The restaurant is a perfect new addition to Santa Barbara.
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    Clark's Oyster Bar - MontecitoPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Montecito
    •
    4.5
  • PedroVIP
    New York City •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Ca’ Dario in Montecito is the best italian dining experience on this side of the world. Wonderful food, top notch service and great vibe. Well done to the Ca’Dario Team lead by Mr. Fernando Gomes, who welcomes everyone always with a friendly smile. Highly recommend.
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    Ca Dario MontecitoPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Montecito
    •
    4.8
  • Jason
    Portland / Oregon •16 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Our first visit to Lilac as former California residents in Santa Barbara on vacation. Excellent service, clearly well trained and highly focused on delivering exceptional dining. Our wait staff team provided great suggestions and was attentive without being invasive. The food was excellent all around, high quality, classically prepared, and delivered on all fronts. Ambiance was perfect, understated, lively jazz, and dinner appropriate lighting. A perfect date night end to our quick vacation.
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    Lilac MontecitoPrice: Expensive• Contemporary European• Montecito
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    4.7
  • PeterVIP
    Los Angeles •305 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    One of the best Italian restaurants in the central coast vicinity. Highly recommended and reservations a must. The best eggplant parmesan and one of made like cannoli instead of slices. Not on the menu, but made to order is the best carbonara Italiano around.
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    Tre LunePrice: Expensive• Italian• Montecito
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    4.8

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