Restaurants near Pendola Guard Station

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A photo of RH Firehouse Grill at RH Montecito restaurant

1. RH Firehouse Grill at RH Montecito

4.6

Exceptional(91)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Montecito

Booked 39 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.

2. Lucky's

4.7

Exceptional(2923)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Montecito

Booked 41 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.

A photo of Stonehouse at San Ysidro Ranch restaurant

3. Stonehouse at San Ysidro Ranch

4.8

Exceptional(2698)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Santa Barbara

Booked 29 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 Clark's Oyster Bar - Montecito restaurant

4. Clark's Oyster Bar - Montecito

4.4

Awesome(106)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Montecito

Booked 51 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.

5. Tre Lune

4.8

Exceptional(2050)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Montecito

Booked 31 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. Plow & Angel Speakeasy

4.5

Awesome(8)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Montecito

Booked 1 time 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 Ca Dario Montecito restaurant

7. Ca Dario Montecito

4.7

Exceptional(914)

$$$$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)

8. Lilac Montecito

4.6

Exceptional(171)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary European • Montecito

Booked 15 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

9. OKU

4.8

Exceptional(1811)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Santa Barbara

Booked 47 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.

10. Barbareño

4.9

Exceptional(1923)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Barbara

Booked 18 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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Updated on 3/13/2025

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RosemaryVIP
Los Angeles •39 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
EXCEPTIONAL. Food service our waiter Chris was beyond expectations. Being Italian , we thought our grandmother,s were in the kitchen . Chris was so friendly , sincere and attentive . we have tried several restaurants in the Santa Barbara area over the years and Tre Lune is probably the best of all. we would drive to Santa Barbara from Los Angeles again just to have a meal at this restaurant.
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Tre LunePrice: Expensive• Italian• Montecito
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4.8
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luv2eatVIP
Oklahoma City •16 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Very friendly and attentive service and delicious food!
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Clark's Oyster Bar - MontecitoPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Montecito
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4.4
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victorVIP
Orange County •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The food and and staff was great. So was the location in Cabrillo across the street from the beach.
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Toma Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• Italian• Santa Barbara
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4.8
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peterVIP
Tampa / Central Florida West •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
As always a fun time in a fun place run by professionals
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Lucky'sPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Montecito
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4.7
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Kim
Dallas - Fort Worth •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Love this place! The decor is beautiful - service is great and everything we’ve eaten is very good. We’ll be back
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RH Firehouse Grill at RH MontecitoPrice: Very Expensive• American• Montecito
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4.6

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