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

Bibi Ji

4.3
4.3
351 Reviews
$31 to $50
Indian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today

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.

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Family Owned & Operated
  • Delivery & takeout

What 351 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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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 in Santa Barbara impresses with its "amazing food" and "attentive service," offering a vibrant atmosphere perfect for sharing dishes. Highlights include the "butter chicken" and "garlic naan." While some find portions small and the noise level high, the overall experience remains "unique" and "elevated."

351 Reviews
  1. Jennifer VIP

    San Francisco9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    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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    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the vibe! Service was excellent! Food was creative and delicious. I will definitely come back.

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  3. Larry

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bibi Ji is a fantastic spot for excellent Indian food. I loved the Makhni Dal, from Rajat Parr's mother's recipe. Everything is delicious and authentic. With the dinner, I enjoyed the Bibi Ji Orange Wine from the Parr's Real Wine company. The chef, Israel Romero, has learned well from founding chefs Jessai and Gary Singh. The new space is lively, bright and modern and very much busier than the old location. Congratulations to Alejandro Medina for a very successful move and renovation.

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    Charleston1 review

    1.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The serving sizes for the entrée were the size of an appetizer for entrée price. It did not have the flavors that an authentic Indian restaurant would have. My wife and I ordered the panir tikka and malai kebab. The chicken was dry, and the only sauce that was served with the dishes was a mint chutney. We would have expected to be served some authentic Indian sauces to accompany the dishes. We ordered 2 types of naan and what came out to us was 4 medium pieces of naan. We also had to pay for the rice, which in many other Indian restaurants comes complimentary with the entrées.

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  5. Montecito VIP

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We love the restaurant and the food. Unfortunately, this evening, a couple was dining inside with a very large dog (just slightly smaller than a Great Dane), and they were seated quite close to us. My husband has a serious allergy to dogs, so much so that sometimes, with exposure in closed spaces, he goes into respiratory distress and can't get air. We had to rush our meal and get him out of there quickly before any serious problems occurred. Otherwise, our next stop would have been Cottage Hospital.

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  6. Terry VIP

    San Francisco3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Delicious, creative preparations. If in doubt ask the server. Mysore and Beet Pooriyal were both super good as was butter chicken. Hard surfaces can make for a noisy but energetic room.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food experience here was amazing! We took a risk after seeing this listed on Eater. Naan was super fluffy, the Dahl was delish…the butter chicken was so rich and ridiculously tasty. I also ordered the tandoori chicken which had a really great char on it along with a fresh cucumber salad. Def coming back for round two.

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  8. elinor

    Edinburgh1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Interesting food, but lights very bright and the acoustics need work - it felt very noisy despite being not too full.

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  9. Mindy

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is consistently good and the staff are super attentive and helpful. We have only had a good experience at Bibiji!

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  10. Zion VIP

    Orange County20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Bibi Ji offers a solid Indian dining experience that feels approachable and flavorful. Indian food can sometimes be intimidating, but the menu here is easy to navigate, making it a good option for a range of diners. While it’s not the most authentic take on Indian cuisine, the dishes still stand out in their own way. The garlic naan was a highlight—crispy yet fluffy—while the curries delivered bold flavors with well-balanced spice. The chicken in the “Murgh” Tikka was nicely roasted, adding a good texture to the dish. Basmati rice is a must to complement and contrast the curries. Overall, this was an above-average family-style experience. While it may not fully satisfy those looking for deeply traditional Indian flavors, the food is well-executed and enjoyable.

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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 4.3 stars by 351 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Google Map for Bibi Ji

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

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Family Owned & Operated
  • Delivery & takeout
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