Best Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in Montecito

15 restaurants available nearby

1. Lucky's

4.8

Exceptional(2892)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Montecito

Booked 57 times today

LUCKY'S is widely known for its exclusive selection of USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, farmer's market vegetables, no-nonsense cocktails and world class wine cellar. For take-out, please call the restaurant.We do not accept bar table reservations online, please call the restaurant.For larger parties, please call or email the restaurant directly.

2. Tre Lune

4.8

Exceptional(2009)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Montecito

Booked 58 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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3. Stonehouse at San Ysidro Ranch

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.

4. Barbareño

4.8

Exceptional(1891)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Barbara

Booked 29 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.

5. OKU

4.8

Exceptional(1770)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Santa Barbara

Booked 61 times today

Tina Takaya, proprietor, welcomes you to our newest two story restaurant on the water. We feel the key to success is our passion for creating the highest quality food and warm friendly service. We hope you will enjoy your experience as much as we enjoyed creating it for you."We want Locals to feel like Family and Visitors to feel like Locals"Our menu draws from Asian favorites that inspire and excite such as Wagyu Steak, Japanese Sushi, Chinese Dumplings, Garlic Noodles and fresh local seafood.We are located in the heart of Santa Barbara’s Waterfront and Funk Zone Districts. Come enjoy lunch or dinner, soak in the sun by day at our waterfront rooftop bar while sipping on a refreshing cocktail surrounded by our beautiful ocean vista and by night, enjoy lounging by the fireplace after a delicious meal and a great glass of wine.Our chef uses the freshest ingredients from central coast farmers and local fisherman to create dishes with the best of what California has to offer.

6. Convivo

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.

7. Finch & Fork

4.5

Awesome(1780)

Price: Expensive

• American • Santa Barbara

Booked 12 times today

Here at Finch & Fork, we are inspired by the bounty of Santa Barbara's lush farms and rugged coastline. Our attitude is relentlessly local, influenced by the diverse culinary techniques of our neighbors, the subdued, natural colors of our fog-swept cliffs, and the glow of afternoon sunlight on our grapevines. Begin your day with a nourishing brunch or savor an evening of eclectic wines, ingredient-driven cooking, and good company. Finch & Fork is conveniently located on the corner of Carrillo and Chapala streets in the heart of Santa Barbara’s vibrant downtown. Complimentary valet parking for diners upon availability.

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8. Bouchon - Santa Barbara

4.9

Exceptional(5448)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Barbara

Booked 25 times today

Bouchon in Santa Barbara is a local gem. It's known for its fresh, local ingredients and Californian cuisine. Reviews rave about the excellent service and the exceptional food, calling it an 'elevated experience'. The restaurant's warm ambiance, featuring a blend of French and Santa Barbara influences, makes it a favorite among locals and visitors alike. As one reviewer put it, 'Bouchon never disappoints! It is the perfect combo of fine attentive service to delicious local fresh ingredients!'

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9. The Black Sheep SB Brasserie

4.8

Exceptional(722)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Santa Barbara

Booked 27 times today

A locally owned and operated, modern-classic California-French Pub. We serve elevated, eclectic, locally sourced Cuisine paired with incredible wines and craft beer. We are NOW OPEN for SUNDAY BRUNCH 10am-1:30pm. Located in Old Town Santa Barbara on 18 East Cota Street, the building boasts a rich history of French restaurants and saloons dating back over a century. We are open for Dinner Wed-Sun from 5PM. We are known for our incredible family style tasting menu’s where multiple dishes are presented to your table for each course.

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10. Holdren's Santa Barbara

4.5

Awesome(996)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Santa Barbara

Booked 19 times today

Holdren’s Steaks & Seafood, located on State Street, serves up a delicious and diverse menu of seafood and steaks, where the portions are always generous and the prices always reasonable. Our surf and turf menu, including our favorite bacon wrapped stuffed shrimp or our USDA prime steaks that are charbroiled over a mesquite grill, is complimented by an extensive wine list, a healthy assortment of premium spirits, and a selection of signature drinks. Daily meals can be enjoyed in our cozy, and dark saloon-inspired dining room, or on our outdoor patio. The indoor dining room is adorned with brown leather booths, dark wood paneling, and funky artwork lining the exposed brick walls. Holdren’s has been voted as the best steakhouse multiple times by the Santa Barbara Independent’s Reader’s Poll and by the Santa Barbara News Press’ Reader’s Choice Awards.

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LaShanda
Hawaii •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
I had an amazing dining experience at Luckys!! Great steak, great service and a great atmosphere!!
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Lucky'sPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Montecito
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4.8
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Jamie
Los Angeles •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
It seemed nearly impossible for our first experience here to live up to the long-running hype…but it did! We loved our server Alex who helped us pick out amazing wine and figure out how to try as many pastas as possible (the kitchen is super accommodating and will often do half-size portions AND make all kinds of pasta that aren’t on the menu!) so we were able to get an incredible tasting experience for two. Atmosphere is cozy and casual. Can’t wait to come back.
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Tre LunePrice: Expensive• Italian• Montecito
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4.8
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Everything we tried was great and flavorful. The service and ambiance was wonderful. It was our fist time dining here and we are looking forward to coming back.
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BarbareñoPrice: Expensive• Californian• Santa Barbara
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4.8
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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
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4.8
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PaulaVIP
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •24 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Love sitting outside on upper deck overlooking SB pier and beach. Come here for the Uni but the yellowtail and blue fin are 10+. Peter is an Excellent server and this dining experience never disappoints.
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OKUPrice: Expensive• Asian• Santa Barbara
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4.8

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15 restaurants available nearby

1. Lucky's

2. Tre Lune

3. Stonehouse at San Ysidro Ranch

4. Barbareño

5. OKU

6. Convivo

7. Finch & Fork

8. Bouchon - Santa Barbara

9. The Black Sheep SB Brasserie

10. Holdren's Santa Barbara

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