Best Lunch Restaurants in Montecito

21 restaurants available nearby

1. Lucky's

4.8

Exceptional(2870)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Montecito

Booked 24 times today

LUCKY'S is widely known for its exclusive selection of USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, farmer's market vegetables, no-nonsense cocktails and world class wine cellar. For take-out, please call the restaurant.We do not accept bar table reservations online, please call the restaurant.For larger parties, please call or email the restaurant directly.

2. Lilac Montecito

4.7

Exceptional(139)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary European • Montecito

Booked 13 times today

A new gluten-free fine dining experience.Now open!

3. LOCAL Montecito

4.7

Exceptional(261)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Montecito

Booked 9 times today

Incredible outdoor seating with two heated patios, firepit, couches, and a 360 degree bar. Featuring local ingredients and exceptional dishes from multiple cuisines paired with an extensive and rare wine collection, LOCAL has it all in the heart of Montecito.

4. Tre Lune

4.8

Exceptional(1983)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Montecito

Booked 34 times today

"Upbeat and comfortable, serving real-deal pastas and pizzas that make you feel like you're in Italy again." - ZAGAT 2010 Fresh fish, veal scaloppini, osso buco, prime steaks, Kobe-beef burgers, organic salads, and house-made desserts. Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner-Cocktails. Award Winner of Italian wines list.Please call to make reservations.

5. Stella Mare's

4.8

Exceptional(2285)

Price: Expensive

• French • Santa Barbara

Booked 37 times today

French country bistro...Between Montecito and Santa Barbara, Stella Mare's Bistro is located in a historic Victorian home overlooking the Bird Refuge. French country cuisine rules the menu, with dishes like coq au vin, cassoulet, and moules frites. Sip seasonal cocktails amid cozy décor -- all the right ingredients for a great dining experience. Bon appétit!When requesting the greenhouse please note that is considered indoor dining.

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6. Stonehouse at San Ysidro Ranch

4.8

Exceptional(2594)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Santa Barbara

Booked 24 times today

The Stonehouse, located in a beautiful 19th-century citrus packing house, offers an unparalleled dining experience. Guests can unwind in a relaxing lounge with full bar service or enjoy the ambiance of the separate dining room, complete with a crackling fireplace and world-class views. Chef Matthew Johnson creates evocative regional cuisine, utilizing fresh herbs and vegetables from the Ranch’s organic chef’s garden. The Stonehouse boasts the only Grand Award-winning wine program in Central California, ensuring an unparalleled selection of wines to complement your meal. For a unique twist, visit the restaurant's speakeasy for before or after dinner drinks, where you can enjoy expertly crafted cocktails in an intimate, nostalgic setting.

7. OKU

4.7

Exceptional(1737)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Santa Barbara

Booked 28 times today

Tina Takaya, proprietor, welcomes you to our newest two story restaurant on the water. We feel the key to success is our passion for creating the highest quality food and warm friendly service. We hope you will enjoy your experience as much as we enjoyed creating it for you."We want Locals to feel like Family and Visitors to feel like Locals"Our menu draws from Asian favorites that inspire and excite such as Wagyu Steak, Japanese Sushi, Chinese Dumplings, Garlic Noodles and fresh local seafood.We are located in the heart of Santa Barbara’s Waterfront and Funk Zone Districts. Come enjoy lunch or dinner, soak in the sun by day at our waterfront rooftop bar while sipping on a refreshing cocktail surrounded by our beautiful ocean vista and by night, enjoy lounging by the fireplace after a delicious meal and a great glass of wine.Our chef uses the freshest ingredients from central coast farmers and local fisherman to create dishes with the best of what California has to offer.

8. Convivo

4.7

Exceptional(2124)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Santa Barbara

Booked 18 times today

Convivo is a Santa Barbara restaurant and bar with an Italian soul. Chef-Owner Peter McNee's food is best described as ‘Nomad Italian’. It strays from the standard or traditional Italian, sourcing inspiration from many other cultures’ cooking but its soul is thoroughly Italian. The ever-changing menu includes small plates, housemade pasta, wood-fired pizza, rotisserie chicken, fresh seafood and steaks served family-style. McNee’s all-star supplier network provides the freshest produce and local seafood the region is famous for. Inspired by the bounty of the sea, the lush farms and abundant vineyards nearby and the cooking methods of Italy, Convivo is a festive gathering place for locals and visitors alike inside the newly-restored Santa Barbara Inn.

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9. Bluewater Grill - Santa Barbara

4.4

Awesome(640)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Santa Barbara

Booked 17 times today

The waterfront locals choice in Santa Barbara for premium quality, sustainably sourced seafood! Located at the gateway to Santa Barbara on the beach at State Street and Cabrillo Boulevard with a stunning patio and beach view. Adjacent to the "Funk Zone", Santa Barbara's premiere wine district, the wine list features an extensive selection of local wines in addition to a "no-corkage" policy on the first two bottles. Winner of numerous awards, including Best Seafood, this owner operated gem features lunch, dinner, Happy Hour, a "Kids Live Well" Kid menu, full bar, heated patio, and is pet friendly. Well known for classics like Clam Chowder and Fish & Chips, Oysters on the half shell and numerous varieties of fresh fish, lobster and crab, Bluewater also operates fishing vessel "Pilikia" which specializes in the freshest caught local fish in town! Come in, Get Hooked!

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10. Moby Dick Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(265)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Santa Barbara

Booked 9 times today

At Moby Dick Restaurant, in Santa Barbara, you'll get not only fresh seafood and excellent service, but an amazing view along with your meal. Situated on the pier itself in Santa Barbara, Moby Dick Restaurant is a fantastic place with a fantastic atmosphere to get something to eat.Whether you're after breakfast, lunch or dinner there�s sure to be something on the menu to please. Fried favorites at Moby Dick Restaurant include clam strips and chips, chicken wings and chips and many others. You can also order burgers, sandwiches and vegetarian fare. Fresh seafood specialties include grilled Cajun swordfish, bacon wrapped shrimp and grilled fresh salmon.

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burbanitevip
Philadelphia County •79 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We recently moved to the Central Coast in CA. We often go to Santa Barbara for its restaurant scene. On my wife’s birthday we wanted something special and we were drawn to Stella Mare, with its classic French with a twist menu. We were blown away! Cannot say enough about the food, great housing in a Victorian home, and unparalleled service. The mushroom soup was perfection as was the apple, endive, pecan salad local blue cheese and light vinaigrette dressing. The coq a vin was perfectly seasoned and the meat fell off the bone. The salmon with cauliflower sauce was incredible. We were full but couldn’t resist the French Beignets which were heavenly and different from the normal Beignets. The only issue you better go now because the restaurant is slated to close Dec 31. Don’t miss the opportunity!!
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Stella Mare'sPrice: Expensive• French• Santa Barbara
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4.8
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Kirstenvip
London •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Love the waiters at Luckys … nothing is too much trouble!
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Lucky'sPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Montecito
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4.8
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Joyce
California Central Coast •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Delicious food. Best gluten free dishes. Good variety
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Lilac MontecitoPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary European• Montecito
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4.7
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Chrisvip
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •53 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
We love this restaurant, always great service and delicious food. A high energy, sophisticated, casual dining experience.
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Tre LunePrice: Expensive• Italian• Montecito
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4.8
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Ralphvip
Chicago / Illinois •44 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 Nov 2024
Excellent food in a very nice setting with good service
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LOCAL MontecitoPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Montecito
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4.7

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21 restaurants available nearby

1. Lucky's

2. Lilac Montecito

3. LOCAL Montecito

4. Tre Lune

5. Stella Mare's

6. Stonehouse at San Ysidro Ranch

7. OKU

8. Convivo

9. Bluewater Grill - Santa Barbara

10. Moby Dick Restaurant

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