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Outdoor heated patio - LOCAL Montecito, Montecito, CA

LOCAL Montecito

4.6
4.6
288 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 19 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
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.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Californian, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Fri–Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (805) 770-2269
  • Website
    http://www.localmontecito.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Adam Sanacore
  • Private party facilities
    Outdoor patios are available for private parties up to 150 guests. Private Dining Room available for parties up to 12 guests. Full restaurant buyout available. Please email gm@localmontecito.com for additional information.
  • Location
    1187 Coast Village Rd Suite 8,, Montecito, CA 93108
  • Area
    Montecito
  • Cross Street
    Parking on on Coast Village Circle and Coast Village Road
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 288 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Child-friendly

  • California Central Coast

    Seafood

  • Santa Barbara

    Great for brunch

  • Santa Barbara

    Child-friendly

  • Santa Barbara

    Good for groups

  • Santa Barbara

    Healthy

  • Santa Barbara

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
LOCAL Montecito is a charming dining spot offering a delightful experience with "delicious flavors" and "attentive service." Diners rave about its healthy, gluten-free options and cozy ambiance, especially the inviting outdoor seating. With standout dishes like Branzino and Fish Tacos, it's a "perfect choice" for both locals and visitors.

288 Reviews

  1. Eric

    Anchorage

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Better bar area than dining frankly. Fun ambiance but too noisy for any intimate gathering.

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  2. Alison

    Hawaii

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We made reservation requesting indoor seating on a cold night and had to wait 20 min which was disappointing when we had hungry kids. Our server Borden was wonderful though and made up for any disappointments - because of our server our overall experience wasn’t horrible.

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  3. Chuck

    VIP

    Orange County

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my favorite spot in Montecito, but my friends at local did not come through on Valentines dinner First , the host was a childish person with no business hosting. It felt like walking into a high school joint. Our server Joe was phenomenal and his service was exceptional. They ran out of the lobster for lobster risotto, made it with something else and still charged the same for it. They also ran out of some other desert. Hopefully they figure out the host situation !

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  4. Jack

    VIP

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Great location but overall service and quality below par

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  5. Shannon

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went here on Valentine’s Day at 2pm for lunch. Had a great experience, they had a special menu. Everything was delicious including the lemonade. Service was great from a young man working that day. Was super windy outside so luckily we sat inside and we were one of the only ones, definitely a great experience.

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  6. Gary

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is one of my favorite restaurants in Santa Barbara. The food is excellent, and the staff is very accommodating. A casual and friendly atmosphere. You have to try the Baratta as an appetizer in the Bronzino as an entrée. Both are amazing.

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  7. john

    VIP

    Central Coast

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent at all levels and great value.i Outdoor experience added to ambience.

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  8. Nancy

    Central Coast

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 4 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful evening outside at LOCAL… server was exceptional as were the drinks and food. Perfect ambience for catching up with a longtime friend in a beautiful space. Have been to LOCAL several times and always exceptional food and service. Love it and will be back soon!!

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  9. Heath

    VIP

    Orange County

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 30 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Being locals ourselves, we thought we should give Local a try. Our experience was very positive from our quiet table to the service and food. Delicious Gems and Kale Caesar style salad , perfectly cooked Branzino, and Fish Tacos! And the fries were very crunchy and tasty .. could have been a bit hotter. We will certainly be back!

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  10. Julie

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great table outside next to a heater. Attentive server. Delicious entrees. Local is one of our favorites. Can always count on good experience. Miss the music. Maybe consider a solo guitar player.

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FAQs

LOCAL Montecito offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 770-2269.

LOCAL Montecito is rated 4.6 stars by 288 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 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for LOCAL Montecito

1187 Coast Village Rd Suite 8,, Montecito, CA 93108

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Parking on on Coast Village Circle and Coast Village Road
  • Area
    Montecito
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Fri–Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Californian, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Adam Sanacore
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.localmontecito.com/
  • Phone number
    (805) 770-2269
  • Private party facilities
    Outdoor patios are available for private parties up to 150 guests. Private Dining Room available for parties up to 12 guests. Full restaurant buyout available. Please email gm@localmontecito.com for additional information.
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