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Crocodile Restaurant and Bar - Lemon Tree Inn, Santa Barbara, CA

Crocodile Restaurant and Bar - Lemon Tree Inn

4.5
4.5
9 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for happy hour
  • Great for outdoor dining
The Crocodile Restaurant is one of the finest places to relax and rejuvenate. The Atmosphere and Decor are Modern Italian and Californian. Hidden just off the Lobby in The Lemon Tree Inn, Crocodile has become Santa Barbara's Secret Local's Haunt.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American, Breakfast
  • Phone number
    (805) 687-6444
  • Website
    http://www.treeinns.com/pages/crocodile.php
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Menu

Dinner Hors D'oeuvres and Salads

  • Coco Prawns Dinner$15.00

    Hawaiian style

    • Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail Dinner$14.00

      Come with horseradish cocktail sauce

      Dinner Mains

      • New York Strip Dinner$36.00

        6 oz. flame-broiled to order. Come with you choice of side. Choose a meat preparation: Rare, Medium Rare, Medium, Medium Well, Well Done. Choose a side: Greens, Fries

        • Filet Mignon Dinner$36.00

          8 oz. flame-broiled to order with your choice of side. Choose a meat preparation: Rare, Medium Rare, Medium, Medium Well, Well Done. Choose a side: Greens, Fries

          Dinner Signature Mains

          • Lemon Asparagus Penne Dinner$15.00

            Come with a creamy piccata sauce. Include broiled chicken for an additional cost

            • Kristina's Rosemary Chicken Dinner$24.00

              Come with garlic mashed potatoes and grilled vegetales

              Dinner Pasta

              • Spaghetti Bolognese Pasta Dinner$18.00

                Mamma mia!. Would you prefer a substitution?: Substitute Gluten Free Pasta

                • Spaghetti and Meatballs Pasta Dinner$20.00

                  Served with marinara sauce. Would you prefer a substitution?: Substitute Gluten Free Pasta

                  Dinner Pizza

                  • World Famous White Pizza Dinner$18.00

                    Kalamata olives, basil, peppers, portabella mushrooms and white sauce

                    • Honolulu Pizza Dinner$18.00

                      Island style with pineapple and pancetta

                      Last updated: December 18, 2021

                      What 9 people are saying

                      Overall ratings and reviews

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

                      4.5
                      4.5 based on recent ratings
                      • 4.2Food
                      • 4.8Service
                      • 4.5Ambience
                      • 4.4Value

                      Noise • Moderate

                      9 Reviews

                      1. Janet

                        Los Angeles

                        2 reviews

                        5.0

                        2 reviews

                        Dined 7 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        This place is a hidden gem! Order the Eggplant Parmesan. You won’t be sorry.

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                      2. barbara

                        VIP

                        Chicago

                        21 reviews

                        5.0

                        21 reviews

                        Dined on December 8, 2024

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        We experienced The Crocodile on Thanksgiving and again on Saturday 12/7. Service and food were exceptional. The Crocodile is the best restaurant and reptile in town.

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                      3. Sally

                        Central Coast

                        26 reviews

                        5.0

                        26 reviews

                        Dined on November 28, 2024

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 4
                        4. Ambience 4
                        A truly hidden gem locally❣️ It is inside a hotel and mostly known to locals. We had a wonderful Thanksgiving traditional dinner at a great price. The portions were large with lots of dark and light meat turkey which was moist and tasty. The stuffing, potatoes,, and other sides had ample proportions. And, even some left for that next day turkey sandwich. It was the perfect place to celebrate and be thankful for all we have❣️🦃🍁

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                      4. Garth

                        Central Coast

                        9 reviews

                        5.0

                        9 reviews

                        Dined on October 26, 2024

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        GREAT FOOD! And the service is exceptional. One of our favorite restaurants in SB. A hidden gem.

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                      5. Steve

                        VIP

                        Dallas

                        42 reviews

                        4.0

                        42 reviews

                        Dined on October 9, 2024

                        1. Overall 4
                        2. Food 4
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 4
                        First time there and I was impressed by the whole restaurant both inside and out. Particularly enjoyed the outdoor dining and bar area. Sprinkled with intimate seating areas with fire tables. So charming, will definitely be back!

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                      6. Anne

                        Puerto Vallarta

                        6 reviews

                        5.0

                        6 reviews

                        Dined on September 29, 2024

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Our group ate outside on the patio. It was wonderful. The food and service was excellent. After dinner we enjoyed dessert as we sat around the fireplace table.

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                      7. John

                        VIP

                        Central Coast

                        16 reviews

                        5.0

                        16 reviews

                        Dined on August 19, 2024

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Our group was large (six) but the service was fine and friendly. They provided the eight-year-old with a separate menu and things for him to do that suited his age (complete with crayons). Very helpful in making the evening enjoyable. Especially loved the homemade tagliatelle pasta that was served with the Chicken Marsala.

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                      8. OpenTable Diner

                        Central Coast

                        1 review

                        5.0

                        1 review

                        Dined on August 7, 2024

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Sophia was incredible. Great service. Great food. My new favorite place

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                      9. bigeater

                        Central Coast

                        57 reviews

                        5.0

                        57 reviews

                        Dined on July 14, 2024

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 4
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        A very nice surprise for our party of 7 last night. Can’t wait to return!

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                      FAQs

                      Crocodile Restaurant and Bar - Lemon Tree Inn is rated 4.5 stars by 9 OpenTable diners.

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

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                      2 people
                      7:00 PM
                      Booked 7 times today
                      Google Map for Crocodile Restaurant and Bar - Lemon Tree Inn

                      2819 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105-3415

                      Dining areas

                      Additional information

                      • Neighborhood
                        Santa Barbara
                      • Price
                        $30 and under
                      • Cuisines
                        Italian, American, Breakfast
                      • Dining style
                        Casual Dining
                      • Dress code
                        Casual Dress
                      • Parking details
                        Hotel Parking
                      • Payment options
                        AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                      • Additional
                        Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Wine
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