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Clark's Oyster Bar - Montecito, Montecito, CA

Clark's Oyster Bar - Montecito

4.5 (132)
$31 to $50
Seafood
1212 Coast Village Rd, Montecito, CA 93108-2719

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 42 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Lively
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
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (805) 974-0655
  • Website
    http://www.clarksoysterbar.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    1212 Coast Village Rd, Montecito, CA 93108-2719
  • 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

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 132 people are saying

Clark's Oyster Bar - Montecito reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • 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 addition to the local dining scene. Known for its fresh seafood, including "the freshest, brightest oysters," and "the best lobster roll west of Nantucket," the restaurant offers a lively atmosphere with attentive staff. While it can be "very loud" inside, outdoor seating is available.
132 Reviews

  1. BWS1318

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent - Service was excellent - ambiance was fine - Noise level was, inside, a bit too loud, but the excellent meal almost made up for that.

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  2. sandra VIP

    New York City63 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We were out side on a gloomy grey day but the heat lamps were great and it was quiet. We went for the special happy hour which offered very limited choices (1/2 off martinis and the burger and 50 cents off the oysters). The burger was great but the martinis were tiny and sooo expensive at even 1/2 off. I would go back but be aware of the prices.

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  3. Sheri

    Central Coast4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall a positive experience. I will look forward to a return visit. I didn't give it an outstanding because the kitchen sent out an incomplete entree order, and the bus guy took too long to deliver the bread. But hostess and waiter were friendly and helpful. Food was fresh and delicious. Esp. enjoyed skinny fries, crab cake, sourdough bread and key lime pie. It was quite busy for a cold cloudy Wednesday afternoon. Good on Clark's!

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  4. sally

    Central Coast91 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A casual but elevated neighborhood gem. Start with a selection of the freshest, brightest oysters I've had in a very long time. Lobster roll was filled nicely with claw meat and came with generous stack of addictive shoestring potatoes. Lime tart great finish. The bar works magic with the spritzers. Our server Michele was knowledgeable and attentive and helped make this a lovely evening for us to catch up with our friend.

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  5. Terry

    Central Coast4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely time with great service who was excited about the food and oysters. Ambiance was really fun and loved the sky light sun shining in!

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  6. siena

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Oysters were amazing and our server Julian was great! Definitely coming back soon

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  7. Dara VIP

    Los Angeles21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a fantastic addition to Montecito. Thank you Clark's Oyster Bar. We will absolutely be back!

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  8. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Francisco2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The fish was over cooked. The portion was inadequate It was not very flavorful. . We were not even offered bread and butter at the table. It was very overpriced for the quality and quantity of food.

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  9. Michelle

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, and the service was wonderful. It made our experience really memorable.

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  10. sally

    Central Coast91 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Can’t go wrong with crab Louie salad for lunch with great bread and butter. Service attentive and knowledgeable. Looking forward to my return visit and trying those amazing looking French fries that were on many tables.

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Clark's Oyster Bar - Montecito is rated 4.5 stars by 132 OpenTable diners.

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1212 Coast Village Rd, Montecito, CA 93108-2719

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Montecito
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 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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