Clark's Oyster Bar - Montecito

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   John

   Yosemite

   3 reviews

   1.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   1 of 2 main courses (“fresh” rockfish) was inedible and it took close to 20 minutes to replace with clam chowder — never did get the bread requested. The prices were on the high side and mores so because of the ppor quality and abismal service.
   

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   Deborah

   VIP

   San Francisco

   5 reviews

   3.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   The restaurant is very noisy. Tables right next to each other, so no privacy at all, especially since you have to yell to hear anything. I requested booth, which is better, three weeks ahead of time. I did not get one. Seated at a two top so close to the other tables on each side, we may as well been sitting with them.
   

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   Debbie

   VIP

   Central Coast

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful service, we sat outside on a nice day. It was lovely
   

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   Clarinda

   Central Coast

   6 reviews

   4.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Three of us ladies had our first meal at clarks oyster bar on coast Village Road. One of us had an omelette, the cheapest thing on the menu at $10. It was sort of dry and had no flavor. Another person had the oysters Rockefeller. Four medium small oysters stuffed with a pallid white sauce and spinach for  $25, which includes the six dollar discount they gave for not getting the Uni that comes with this plate. The other person had a bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich which had a generous amount of bacon. The best thing was the sourdough bread: a nice tough chewy crust and big holes in the doughy interior. The young staff was friendly and attentive. These three choices were unusual, so we’ll go back and hope for better luck ordering more of their specialties.
   

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   Amy

   Central Coast

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We sat at the bar and shared 3 items. Crab cake, lobster roll and beet salad. All three were delish. Will go again. Super cute and lively inside. Outside was nice too.
   

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   Colette

   VIP

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Our meal was incorrect. We have view of parking lot- it could use screening and would be fine Crab Louis salad was shredded iceberg s few capers and even less crab. ~50$. Good drinks tho We love the one in Aspen however.
   

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   Katie

   Central Coast

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We sat outside and it was lovely. We knew from our reservation that we would be and dressed appropriately. I would definitely not sit inside based upon reviews and just walking through the restaurant to go to the bathroom. Food was great and our server (I think Gabrielle?) was phenomenal and attentive. Food came out quickly and was delicious. Great cocktail. Parking is difficult. Only a few places so we have to walk quite a distance to get there.
   

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   Judy

   Los Angeles

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on January 3, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Halibut on grits was incredible. LOVED the ceviche and the Lobster roll with French Fries. Oysters outstanding. Kale meh. Totally recommend.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Thrilled to have a vibrant and delicious new oyster bar in Montecito. Luke was our fabulous waiter and was both patient and knowledgeable! Can’t wait to come back.
   

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    Carolyn

    VIP

    Denver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    Food was excellent! Only need to get timing/ expediting better….starter and main came at same time
    

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