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Cava Restaurant & Bar, Santa Barbara, CA

Cava Restaurant & Bar

4.3
4.3
531 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
  • Innovative
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Romantic
Cava Restaurant & Bar features an eclectic mix of nuevo Latino and Mediterranean cuisine to go along with inventive, hand-crafted cocktails.
We offer a unique wine list of owner selections from Spain, South America and California.

The décor, menu and staff here at Cava Restaurant & Bar reflect the sophisticated yet casual character of Montecito.
Enjoy a vibrant outdoor patio, romantic dining room, cozy fireplace and a beautiful bar setting. Original artwork by Channing Peake,
vintage pottery by Gorky Gonzalez, striking interior notes by
David Minicucci and the seductive sounds of local musicians Téka and Daniel Navarro lend Cava Restaurant & Bar it’s distinct and inimitable style.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Latin / Spanish, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Monday - Sunday: 11:00am - 4:00pm; Dinner: Sunday-Thursday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm Friday & Saturday: 4:00-10:00pm
  • Phone number
    (805) 969-8500
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    “La Cavita”, our private dining room and terrace, offers you the opportunity to enjoy superb Latin cuisine and delicious cocktails in an intimate, unique setting.We offer multiple prix fixe menu options and are also available to customize a specialmenu that suits your event.
  • Private party contact
    Andre Monlleo or Luis Ortega: (805) 969-8500
  • Neighborhood
    Montecito
  • Cross street
    Middle Road
  • Parking details
    Parking is plentiful in our private lot and public parking is also across the street
  • Entertainment
    We have Spanish guitars Friday & Saturday evenings.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 531 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3
4.3 based on all time ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 2.5Value

NoiseModerate

531 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! Had a blast and food was amazing!

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  2. Raenee

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2020

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was bland and lackluster. Drinks and service were the only redeeming qualities

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very tasty and good service. Excellent guacamole!

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  4. Whitewhale

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 29, 2020

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Huge portion sizes, including the small plates. Food quality is mediocre. High level of noise. Dine on the patio for quiet conversation. Personable and efficient server.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went with friends and we had a fantastic time! We had guacamole which was delicious! I had these steak fajitas with homemade flour tortillas someone had the chicken enchiladas and then three of my friends had the Santa Barbara restaurant week special. We will definitely be back Montecito Village is just so Charming

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  6. Km32

    Los Angeles

    85 reviews

    3.0

    85 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2020

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good ... when it arrived. Soup and a quesadilla seemed to get lost. The waiter was friendly but not attentive at all. It was hard to get his attention when we were given food we didn’t order, or for the missing food. Twice. Then the check included the dish we didn’t order and didn’t keep, and no offer of crediting the hour-late dishes. Disappointed. But the food was good.

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  7. brucek

    Washington DC

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always good local spot

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  8. VanF

    Central Coast

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent as usual. Unfortunately we were seated next to group and their conversations made it hard to hear each other.

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  9. stewiel

    Los Angeles

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very different choices. The Paella was outstanding and was a big hit with us. Excellent surprise for us.

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  10. GACL

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We ate on heated patio-very quiet and warm with the heaters on. Great service and food. Tapas portions very ample

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Cava Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.3 stars by 531 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Cava Restaurant & Bar

1212 Coast Village Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Middle Road
  • Neighborhood
    Montecito
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Monday - Sunday: 11:00am - 4:00pm; Dinner: Sunday-Thursday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm Friday & Saturday: 4:00-10:00pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Latin / Spanish, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking is plentiful in our private lot and public parking is also across the street
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    We have Spanish guitars Friday & Saturday evenings.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (805) 969-8500
  • Private party facilities
    “La Cavita”, our private dining room and terrace, offers you the opportunity to enjoy superb Latin cuisine and delicious cocktails in an intimate, unique setting.We offer multiple prix fixe menu options and are also available to customize a specialmenu that suits your event.
  • Private party contact
    Andre Monlleo or Luis Ortega: (805) 969-8500
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