LOCAL is a Montecito restaurant serving seasonal California Central Coast cuisine, craft cocktails, and an extensive wine list. Dine indoors around our 360-degree bar or outside on two heated patios with a fireplace. Our menu offers abundant gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options, along with weekend brunch, daily happy hour, private dining, and full restaurant buyouts.
Located on Coast Village Road in the heart of Montecito, Lilac Montecito is a California-inspired restaurant blending seasonal local ingredients with timeless European flavors. Our chef-curated menu features standout brunch favorites, elegant dinner entrées, and a hand-selected wine list perfect for pairing. Whether you're stopping by for breakfast, lunch, happy hour, dinner, or weekend brunch, you’ll experience warm hospitality and bold flavors in a chic, dog-friendly atmosphere. Enjoy indoor dining or relax on our sunny outdoor patio. Ideal for romantic date nights, casual get-togethers, or a laid-back Santa Barbara dining experience. Discover why Lilac Montecito is one of the most beloved Montecito restaurants for elevated California cuisine.
Monte's is a neighborhood farm-to-table restaurant featuring produce from our very own farm, Rincon Hill Farm in Carpinteria. The kitchen is led by former Restaurant at Meadowood and Providence alumnus Daniel Kim, focusing on vegetable-forward California-Korean cuisine. We believe in great ingredients, thoughtful cooking and genuine hospitality that is comfortable, unpretentious and easy to enjoy any day of the week.Winner of the MICHELIN Green Star Award in 2026 for Sustainability.An Endwell Hospitality Restaurant.
Sink your teeth into Rare Society - a modern homage to the golden age of the American steakhouse. Chef and owner Brad Wise reimagines vintage upscale dining with a bold, contemporary edge: a wood-fired grill fueled by red oak, an in-house dry-aging program, sustainably sourced seafood, and a progressive cocktail menu that nods to the classics while pushing boundaries. The space hums with energy - smoke curling from the grill, the scent of fire and flavor wafting through the air. It’s easy to picture a Rat Pack-era dinner party in full swing: elegant, indulgent, just a little unruly. Rare Society doesn’t just pay tribute to steakhouse tradition - it revives it, reinvents it, and serves it with just a little bit of swagger.
Cal-Italian coastal elegance never tasted so good. Ospi Montecito at The Post is Chef Jackson Kalb’s newest destination for your favorite dinner party.Building on the success of Ospi Venice, Brentwood, and Costa Mesa, we’re serving up our must-try house-made pastas and crispy Romana-tonda pizzas, plus our first-ever breakfast offering, and an exclusive wood-grilled selection featuring locally sourced meat, seafood, and seasonal vegetables from our top-quality vendors. Thoughtfully curated wines and inventive craft cocktails make it the perfect place for a dining destination any time of day.Ospi Montecito reimagines Italian cuisine with modern sophistication, delivering a dining experience as effortlessly refined as the community it calls home.
Stunning ocean views and exceptional food abound in this newly renovated and completely reimagined over the water restaurant serving international coastal cuisine with fresh Local ingredients. You will love this menu with award winning clam chowder, Santa Barbara’s best filet mignon, delicious fish & chips, tender steamed mussels, mouth watering duck confit, fun and tasty Harbor crispy rice, luscious lobster risotto, and so much more! Desserts are exceptional including a creamy Tarta Vasqua cheesecake and a Crepe Suzette that would make Paris jealous. Located on Santa Barbara's famous Stearns Wharf, the Harbor Restaurant can seat 500 guests. The restaurant features upstairs casual dining at Longboard’s Grill with an outdoor ocean view patio while downstairs boasts a vibrant bar with craft cocktails, a gorgeous dining room, and two private event spaces including an 80+ person oceanfront venue and a private dining room for 20 guests. Truly excellent!
Nestled in the heart of Santa Barbara’s historic El Pueblo Viejo, DOM’S Taverna celebrates the bold, soulful flavors of Basque cuisine made with the freshest ingredients from California’s Central Coast. From wood-grilled seafood to rustic stews and vermouth-driven cocktails, we bring together fire, salt, and story.Join us daily for Happy Hour from 5:00 to 6:00 PM, with late-night Happy Hour from 9:00 to 11:00 PM Tuesday through Saturday. Dinner is served from 5:00 to 10:00 PM Tuesday through Saturday, and from 5:00 to 9:00 PM on Sunday and Monday. We hold reservations for 15 minutes. Please note, dining time ends at the original booking time to honor all guests.
Tucked in Santa Barbara’s historic Presidio neighborhood, Paloma is a true locals’ haunt with deep roots and fresh energy. Executive Chef John Parker, known for his wood-fired cooking and ingredient-driven menus, creates bold, seasonal dishes like oak-grilled tri-tip, citrusy carnitas, and fresh-caught fish that celebrate the Central Coast. Housed in a 100-year-old building near State Street and downtown theaters, Paloma blends a warm, welcoming vibe with vibrant flavors and standout service. Guests love the cozy dining room, lively bar, and plant-filled patios—voted Best Sidewalk Cafe and Best Mocktails by the Santa Barbara Independent. Whether it’s date night, a family meal, or drinks with friends, this is a neighborhood spot you’ll want to return to again and again.
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