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Holdren's Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA

Holdren's Santa Barbara

4.5
4.5
995 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
Holdren’s Steaks & Seafood, located on State Street, serves up a delicious and diverse menu of seafood and steaks, where the portions are always generous and the prices always reasonable. Our surf and turf menu, including our favorite bacon wrapped stuffed shrimp or our USDA prime steaks that are charbroiled over a mesquite grill, is complimented by an extensive wine list, a healthy assortment of premium spirits, and a selection of signature drinks. Daily meals can be enjoyed in our cozy, and dark saloon-inspired dining room, or on our outdoor patio. The indoor dining room is adorned with brown leather booths, dark wood paneling, and funky artwork lining the exposed brick walls. Holdren’s has been voted as the best steakhouse multiple times by the Santa Barbara Independent’s Reader’s Poll and by the Santa Barbara News Press’ Reader’s Choice Awards.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (805) 965-3363
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Let us cater your next special event. Contact angela@holdrens.com
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Barbara
  • Cross street
    Haley
  • Parking details
    Public lot directly behind restaurant
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 995 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Steakhouse

  • Santa Barbara

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Holdren's Santa Barbara offers a classic steakhouse experience with "phenomenal" food and "excellent service." The steaks are "very good," and the atmosphere is perfect for both "business meals" and special occasions. While some diners noted occasional slow service and a need for brighter lighting, the restaurant remains a "must-go" for locals and visitors alike.

995 Reviews
  1. David

    Chicago

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Went to Holdren's for our Wedding Anniversary since good steaks are my wife's favorite. The entrees were excellent, especially those on the early bird special menu. The service was adequate, but after noting celebrating our anniversary in our reservation and with the hostess when we arrived, we guess we were expecting a minor desert or other recognition. Nothing. My wife commented that people may lie in order to scam the restaurant for a free gift. That's unfortunate. We still would highly recommend Holdren's for an excellent steak and great atmosphere.

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  2. Jamie

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal and great service. Also the value of the anniversary menu is outstanding.

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  3. Gaile

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food. Monday through Thursday $22 specials with a soup or salad. Highly recommend.

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  4. Natalie

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and the steak was cook to perfection!

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  5. Judy

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alec was our server and he was simply super, awesome, engaging, and a whole lot of fun. In fact, the entire staff and a hostess made it an incredibly enjoyable experience, and the food was wonderful. Looking forward to visiting the restaurant in the future.

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  6. Debbie

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to Holdren’s in December for my daughter’s birthday. Enjoyed it so much we went back for an intimate dinner for New Years. Ordered the same thing, the pork ribs are delicious! My husband loves their steaks.

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  7. Christa

    VIP

    Cleveland

    28 reviews

    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall good . Super busy night waiter forgot our bread and sparkling water order. My husband steak was supposed to be medium plus more like medium rare . Kinda sad coming from a steak place . But friendly staff .

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  8. Robert

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service is outstanding. Much better steaks than those at Lucky's.

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  9. Aldo

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about this place is amazing. The food, the service, the drinks, the atmosphere. Everytime I come back to Santa Barbara, this will be a MUST! Thank you Holdren’s!!!

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  10. Niall

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff was amazing! Super attentive. Our server was awesome. She kept checking on us and made sure everything was good and if we needed anything. I’m definitely coming back.

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FAQs

Holdren's Santa Barbara offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 965-3363.

Holdren's Santa Barbara is rated 4.5 stars by 995 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 27 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Holdren's Santa Barbara

512 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Haley
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Barbara
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public lot directly behind restaurant
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (805) 965-3363
  • Catering
    Let us cater your next special event. Contact angela@holdrens.com
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