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Clark's Oyster Bar - Montecito, Montecito, CA

Clark's Oyster Bar - Montecito

4.4
4.4
67 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
  • Lively
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (805) 974-0655
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Montecito
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 67 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Kid-friendly

  • California Central Coast

    Healthy

  • California Central Coast

    Lively

  • California Central Coast

    Seafood

  • California Central Coast

    Most Booked

  • Santa Barbara

    Great for brunch

  • Santa Barbara

    Kid-friendly

  • Santa Barbara

    Innovative

  • Santa Barbara

    Healthy

  • Santa Barbara

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Santa Barbara

    Lively

  • Santa Barbara

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Clark's Oyster Bar in Montecito is a vibrant new addition, praised for its "wonderful service" and "delicious food." Diners rave about the "lobster roll," "fresh seafood options," and "knowledgeable staff." The lively ambiance and "great cocktails" enhance the experience, while outdoor seating offers a pleasant alternative to the bustling interior.

67 Reviews
  1. Julia

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    I had eaten here before for lunch and had a good experience but last night’s dinner seemed to be a perfect storm. They were out of several things my husband wanted to order. The wine choices are poor. It took forever to order and to get our food. The food was just average but expensive. Not sure we will go back.

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  2. Jack

    VIP

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was overall disappointing. The fish was overcooked and the portions were smal.

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  3. Susan

    Richmond

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    It was too noisy to eat inside and too cold where we were outside. We had clam chowder to warm us but it truly wasn't terribly interesting. It had a crunch that may have been fennel that took away from the usual rich clam flavor.

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  4. Drea

    VIP

    Central Coast

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience!! Food was spectacular, Service couldn’t have been better, it was a beautiful day! Loved the new restaurant

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Peter Linda

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    46 reviews

    4.0

    46 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great meal here with friends, Tried a variety of Oysters, all very good. The Spanish Octopus was outstanding, tender & tasty. Friend said the Oysters Rockefeller with Uni was terrific. Husband had the mixed mussels & clams which were delicious and a large serving. Bread for the table was also high quality. So nothing disappointing with the food or service. It was a full house on a Wed. eve and almost too loud to have a conversation, the only drawback. Would be nice & quieter to sit outside all evening in warmer weather although several tables seemed to be happy outside with heaters. Decor and layout is very attractive. Both booths and tables plus bar seating give one a good choice. Will definitely return.

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  6. Alan

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    27 reviews

    3.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Servers are very friendly but they are running around like chickens with their heads cut off. Are entree came long before are appetizers Food is decent but not great

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  7. Lauren

    VIP

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious sea food and oysters. Had drinks and dinner at the bar - get the seafood crudo and the burger!

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  8. Megan

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Love it , great food and service. So glad there is a location in Santa Barbara!

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  9. Roberta

    VIP

    Central Coast

    108 reviews

    5.0

    108 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The bread - they make their own and it's great! It's our second time there and the menu was different - and bigger. LOTS of items to tempt us. I had a couple of fresh oysters - love the very large selection of varieties - at least 6 and it might have been 7 or 8. Guess there's a reason they call it an "oyster bar"! We each got our own meals: BLT - big enough to split, especially with the fries. Very good and hearty, especially with the spread on the sandwich, great flavor profile with a bit of heat. The burger was good - cooked the way we asked and not too big. The clam chowder was very good - had a bit of spice to it - so no need for me to add tabasco. Hearty with lots of tasty ingredients. We were not disappointed and look forward to going back again. P.S. - the staff are really nice and perfectly attentive.

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  10. Nicola

    Central Coast

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We’ve been twice now. Both times underwhelmed and unimpressed. Dessert is by far the winner on the menu. For the price there are better options. Service delays as well as food were issues in both visits.

    1 person found this helpful

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Clark's Oyster Bar - Montecito is rated 4.4 stars by 67 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
Google Map for Clark's Oyster Bar - Montecito

1212 Coast Village Rd, Montecito, CA 93108-2719

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Montecito
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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