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Barra Kebab, Malai Kebab, and 'Murgh' Tikka - Bibi Ji, Santa Barbara, CA
Award-winning

Bibi Ji

4.5
4.5
360 Reviews
$31 to $50
Indian
1213 State St, Ste B, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2615

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
11:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Innovative
  • Lively
Modern Indian food featuring local produce and seafood paired with a robust low-intervention wine program curated by Alejandro Medina and James Beard Award winner Rajat Parr. Located directly across the street from the historic Granada Theatre in the heart of Santa Barbara's ARTS District. Join us in our lively, signature pastel pink dining room.

Michelin Guide Central Coast Selection 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Family Owned & Operated
  • Catering
    For all offsite catering inquiries, please email us at events@bibijisb.com
  • Private party facilities
    For parties of 10 or more, please email us at events@bibijisb.com
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Barbara
  • Cross street
    State Street between Anapamu and Victoria
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Jura: Wine Regions Dinner Series

    $183.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 17, 2025 only
    6:30 PM
    Jura: Wine Regions Dinner 🍷✨ Join us on April 17th at 6:30 PM for an intimate evening exploring Jura, one of France’s most overlooked yet exceptional wine regions. Known for its commitment to great farming principles and distinctive, site-specific characteristics shaped by its unique soil composition, Jura wines bring vibrant texture and acidity—making them the perfect pairing for Bibi Ji’s bold flavors. This exclusive experience includes a seven-course tasting menu expertly paired by Owner Alejandro Medina with five wines from our favorite Jura producers. $100 per person + $75 wine pairing Limited to just 10 seats for an unforgettable deep dive into this hidden gem of the wine world. Stay tuned—throughout the summer, we’ll highlight more global wine regions with special dinners like this one. Reserve your spot now!🍷 Julien Labet 2018 La Beaumette - Chardonnay Nicolas Jacob 2020 Les Chazaux - Savagnin Domaine de la Tournelle 2018 Ambre - Savagnin (skin contact) Valentin Morel 2022 “Bois d'Arnaux” - Poulsard Domaine Zeroine 2020 PiGa - Pinot Noir + Gamay
    Jura: Wine Regions Dinner Series Photo
  • Natural Coast Digestif

    $54.90 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 26, 2025 only
    6:00 PM
    2025 Natural Coast Digestif at Bibi Ji! Special seating and menu for winemakers only post Natural Coast Tasting. We will be serving a 4 course set menu for winemakers ONLY. Family Style. Vegetarian Option ALWAYS Crispy Cauliflower Beet Pooriyal Butter Chicken Saag Panir Garlic Naan Basmati Rice
    Natural Coast Digestif Photo

What 360 people are saying

Bibi Ji reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Innovative

  • California Central Coast

    Healthy

  • Santa Barbara

    Innovative

  • Santa Barbara

    Good for groups

  • Santa Barbara

    Healthy

  • Santa Barbara

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bibi Ji offers a vibrant dining experience with "delicious and creative food" and an "amazing atmosphere." The restaurant is praised for its unique and modern take on Indian cuisine, featuring standout dishes like "crispy cauliflower" and "butter chicken." While some find it noisy, the attentive service and impressive wine list make it a must-visit spot in Santa Barbara.
360 Reviews
  1. maria

    Central Coast4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our server was so very helpful explaining things to us. The food was amazing, every dish had so much flavor. Would definitely return. The wine was delicious as well.

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  2. rob

    Los Angeles1 review

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food is undeniably good. Very loud room. Inexperienced server. Pricing is not competitive, even considering the quality of the food.

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  3. Jd VIP

    Los Angeles1 review

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Not a lot of vegan options. No real vegan protein either. No tofu. No chick peas. Portions are small and expensive. Food tastes good but “family style” dishes not even enough to feed one person.

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  4. Trupti

    San Francisco1 review

    1.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    This was is one of the worst Indian (inspired) food I have ever had.

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  5. Jane

    Central Coast3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious yummy food (not too spicy!) & everyone working there was very friendly!!

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  6. Craig

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best meal so far in 2025. I have been to dozens of Indian restaurants in many countries over the years, but this meal was one of the most most memorable. The menu offered many dishes that were new to me, but everything we tried was perfectly prepared, elegantly plated, and extremely tasty. Highly recommend.

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  7. Kris

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great graduation celebration dinner here last week. The food was delicious and the service was perfect. Upscale Indian food - yum!

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  8. SamM

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Menu “looks” good and is a twist on traditional Indian dishes. The flavor and taste just didn’t hit the spot and seemed to be missing the spices and richness. The beer and wine selection is really good though.

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  9. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Awesome place to dine drink and hang out with your family and friends

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  10. Jennifer

    San Francisco9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time to dine at Bibi Ji. It was just as exceptional as the first time. The food is wonderful, great attention to detail, and the service was warm and on-point.

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FAQs

Bibi Ji offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 560-6845.

Bibi Ji is rated 4.5 stars by 360 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Bibi Ji

1213 State St, Ste B, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2615

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross street
    State Street between Anapamu and Victoria
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Barbara
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Family Owned & Operated
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    For all offsite catering inquiries, please email us at events@bibijisb.com
  • Private party facilities
    For parties of 10 or more, please email us at events@bibijisb.com
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