Best Lunch Restaurants in Montecito

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodIndianMexican

Regions

Santa Barbara

Neighborhoods

MontecitoSanta Barbara

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeout only

Seating Options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Award-winning

MICHELIN

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

23 restaurants available nearby

1. Lilac Montecito

4.6

Exceptional(167)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary European • Montecito

Booked 9 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

A photo of Clark's Oyster Bar - Montecito restaurant

2. Clark's Oyster Bar - Montecito

4.4

Awesome(82)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Montecito

Booked 52 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.

3. LOCAL Montecito

4.6

Exceptional(288)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Montecito

Booked 19 times today

Incredible outdoor seating with two heated patios, firepit, couches, and a 360 degree bar. Featuring local ingredients and exceptional dishes from multiple cuisines paired with an extensive and rare wine collection, LOCAL has it all in the heart of Montecito.

A photo of Ca Dario Montecito restaurant

4. Ca Dario Montecito

4.8

Exceptional(904)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Montecito

Booked 22 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)

5. Tre Lune

4.8

Exceptional(2034)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Montecito

Booked 52 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.

A photo of RH Firehouse Grill at RH Montecito restaurant

6. RH Firehouse Grill at RH Montecito

4.5

Awesome(67)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Montecito

Booked 55 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.

A photo of Stonehouse at San Ysidro Ranch restaurant

7. Stonehouse at San Ysidro Ranch

4.8

Exceptional(2677)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Santa Barbara

Booked 22 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.

8. Convivo

4.7

Exceptional(2157)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Santa Barbara

Booked 41 times today

Convivo is a Santa Barbara restaurant and bar with an Italian soul. Chef-Owner Peter McNee's food is best described as ‘Nomad Italian’. It strays from the standard or traditional Italian, sourcing inspiration from many other cultures’ cooking but its soul is thoroughly Italian. The ever-changing menu includes small plates, housemade pasta, wood-fired pizza, rotisserie chicken, fresh seafood and steaks served family-style. McNee’s all-star supplier network provides the freshest produce and local seafood the region is famous for. Inspired by the bounty of the sea, the lush farms and abundant vineyards nearby and the cooking methods of Italy, Convivo is a festive gathering place for locals and visitors alike inside the newly-restored Santa Barbara Inn.

A photo of Bluewater Grill - Santa Barbara restaurant

9. Bluewater Grill - Santa Barbara

4.5

Awesome(668)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Santa Barbara

Booked 47 times today

The waterfront locals choice in Santa Barbara for premium quality, sustainably sourced seafood! Located at the gateway to Santa Barbara on the beach at State Street and Cabrillo Boulevard with a stunning patio and beach view. Adjacent to the "Funk Zone", Santa Barbara's premiere wine district, the wine list features an extensive selection of local wines in addition to a "no-corkage" policy on the first two bottles. Winner of numerous awards, including Best Seafood, this owner operated gem features lunch, dinner, Happy Hour, a "Kids Live Well" Kid menu, full bar, heated patio, and is pet friendly. Well known for classics like Clam Chowder and Fish & Chips, Oysters on the half shell and numerous varieties of fresh fish, lobster and crab, Bluewater also operates fishing vessel "Pilikia" which specializes in the freshest caught local fish in town! Come in, Get Hooked!

10. OKU

4.8

Exceptional(1799)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Santa Barbara

Booked 49 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.

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Kimberly
Denver / Colorado •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We had a great experience, food , atmosphere, service was exceptional. Highly recommended.
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Clark's Oyster Bar - MontecitoPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Montecito
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4.4
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Erin
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great experience, wonderful food! Friendly and attentive staff. Love this restaurant.
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Tre LunePrice: Expensive• Italian• Montecito
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4.8
M
Melissa
Denver / Colorado •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Amazing! The food, service, and ambience. My favorite restaurant (along with their Patisserie in downtown SB). Their menu has something for everyone, and the staff is very welcoming and attentive. It’s heaven if you’re gluten free, and a delicious experience if you’re not.
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Lilac MontecitoPrice: Expensive• Contemporary European• Montecito
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4.6
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Shannon
California Central Coast •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Went here on Valentine’s Day at 2pm for lunch. Had a great experience, they had a special menu. Everything was delicious including the lemonade. Service was great from a young man working that day. Was super windy outside so luckily we sat inside and we were one of the only ones, definitely a great experience.
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LOCAL MontecitoPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Montecito
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4.6
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Jon
Kansas City / Kansas •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Ca Dario is always a favorite location for a comfortable meal. The staff is consistently helpful and friendly. It’s a great location for a date, family meal or a gathering with friends.
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Ca Dario MontecitoPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Montecito
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4.8

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