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Outdoor heated patio - LOCAL Montecito, Montecito, CA

LOCAL Montecito

4.6
4.6
295 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for outdoor dining
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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Californian, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Fri–Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Adam Sanacore
  • Private party facilities
    Outdoor patios are available for private parties up to 150 guests. Private Dining Room available for parties up to 12 guests. Full restaurant buyout available. Please email gm@localmontecito.com for additional information.
  • Neighborhood
    Montecito
  • Cross street
    Parking on on Coast Village Circle and Coast Village Road
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 295 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Kid-friendly

  • California Central Coast

    Seafood

  • Santa Barbara

    Kid-friendly

  • Santa Barbara

    Good for groups

  • Santa Barbara

    Healthy

  • Santa Barbara

    Neighborhood gem

  • Santa Barbara

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
LOCAL Montecito is a beloved dining spot, praised for its "delicious food" and "outstanding service." Guests often highlight the "amazing ambience" and the welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant offers a variety of gluten-free options and inventive cocktails. The outdoor patio adds to the charm, making it a favorite for both locals and tourists.
295 Reviews
  1. Lady VIP

    Los Angeles24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional service from Gary the Waiter. Highly recommended food quality and timed dishes. Wait staff knows how to treat a valued customer. Please train hostess on VIP Open Table reservations.

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  2. Sue VIP

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great waiter. Food was tasty. I will return to this establishment.

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  3. Gail

    Central Coast7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My new favorite place! Great experience & Joe was our amazing server!

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  4. M .

    Central Coast124 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved it. Wasn’t very busy so place was quiet but wonderful ecening. .

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent in all respects. Looking forward to our next visit!

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  6. Mariana VIP

    Los Angeles29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and the service was outstanding. Will definitely be back.

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  7. Eric

    Anchorage1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Better bar area than dining frankly. Fun ambiance but too noisy for any intimate gathering.

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  8. Alison

    Hawaii13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We made reservation requesting indoor seating on a cold night and had to wait 20 min which was disappointing when we had hungry kids. Our server Borden was wonderful though and made up for any disappointments - because of our server our overall experience wasn’t horrible.

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  9. Chuck VIP

    Orange County9 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my favorite spot in Montecito, but my friends at local did not come through on Valentines dinner First , the host was a childish person with no business hosting. It felt like walking into a high school joint. Our server Joe was phenomenal and his service was exceptional. They ran out of the lobster for lobster risotto, made it with something else and still charged the same for it. They also ran out of some other desert. Hopefully they figure out the host situation !

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  10. Jack VIP

    Central Coast3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Great location but overall service and quality below par

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FAQs

LOCAL Montecito offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 770-2269.

LOCAL Montecito is rated 4.6 stars by 295 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for LOCAL Montecito

1187 Coast Village Rd Suite 8,, Montecito, CA 93108

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Parking on on Coast Village Circle and Coast Village Road
  • Neighborhood
    Montecito
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Fri–Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Californian, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Adam Sanacore
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Outdoor patios are available for private parties up to 150 guests. Private Dining Room available for parties up to 12 guests. Full restaurant buyout available. Please email gm@localmontecito.com for additional information.
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