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Holdren's Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA

Holdren's Santa Barbara

4.5
4.5
983 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 23 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 983 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
  • 4.4Value

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.

983 Reviews
  1. Alejandro

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an AMAZING Xmas dinner! We will definitely be back! :) Thank you so much to everyone :)

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  2. Judith

    VIP

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Holdren's...it is a SB restaurant with great food . Everyone loves it!

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  3. Patricia

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We thoroughly enjoyed a late lunch yesterday. Food was delicious and atmosphere relaxing!! Great service! Thank you once again!!

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  4. Amanda

    Western NC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was not great; steak was hard to cut and grisly. Salmon was flavorless. The best part of the meal was the salad. The waitress was nice and attentive with water refills but never asked how the food was.

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  5. Chris

    Columbus

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and excellent, great tasting food and cocktails. Highly recommend a steak and the bourbon sauce. The service is the other piece that gets this place high ratings. Professional, attentive service.

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  6. Geofrey

    VIP

    San Francisco

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb service! Friendly and super efficient. Portions are more than generous and the food is very good!

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  7. Jason

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic meal with impeccable service. We loved every aspect of it.

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  8. Bethany

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The 12oz filet is the best. Our Favorite Place in SB! 👍👍

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  9. Bart and Tina

    VIP

    Central Coast

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    FANTASTIC ALL AROUND! The cocktails were perfect, (best margaritas in SB - Thank you Brad!), the food is unbelievably good, and our server Danny was outstanding!! A really really really great evening!!

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  10. christina

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    When I made the reservation, I specifically requested a booth. But of course, when we got there, there were no booths available. Our waitress, I think checked on us one time during our dinner.  typically, we have an enjoyable experience, but this time was kind of disappointing 

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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 983 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 23 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, 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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