Best Date Night Restaurants in Montecito

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1. Ca Dario Montecito

4.8

Exceptional(885)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Montecito

Booked 21 times today

Ca' 'Dario's newest restaurant on Coast Village Road promises the same authentic and fresh Italian cuisine as our other locations, now easily accessible for residents of Montecito! Enjoy outdoor dining on our covered patio, or indoor in our elegant dining room.We feature an adjustable roof that keeps out the rain and allows in the sun.Dogs are welcome (we ask that you limit the number to one per guest)

2. Lilac Montecito

4.7

Exceptional(144)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary European • Montecito

Booked 6 times today

Welcome to Lilac Montecito. We offer an elevated bistro dining experience featuring some of our favorite foods that nourish the body and soul in a full-service dining ambiance. Our menu is inspired by European and Californian cuisine as well as locally-sourced ingredients for a fresh, delicious take on some classic entrees. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner

3. LOCAL Montecito

4.7

Exceptional(270)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Montecito

Booked 23 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. Barbareño

4.8

Exceptional(1880)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Barbara

Booked 20 times today

At Barbareño we seek to help further shape and define Central Coast cuisine. We take our inspiration from traditions and specialties of our area, delicacies unique to our region, and the many outstanding purveyors with whom we are so fortunate to work. In all of our efforts, we hope to capture the essence of a particular place or local flavor, embracing the nuances that make our food and drink unique to our home.

5. Secret Bao

4.8

Exceptional(675)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Santa Barbara

Booked 13 times today

Modern Asian American Restaurant from Chefs Peter Lee & Felicia Medina. "Consider the bao. Chinese in origin, it’s most easily described as a steamed bun filled with something savory. Yet, like the American concept of a sandwich, the bao exploded into a flexible format of untold bounds — served at any meal, filled with you-name-it, completely closed or wide open, with endless regional variants from across Asia and far beyond." - Matt Kettmann (SB Independent)1 Block From State Street, Easy Parking, Public Lot Nearby, Free 75 Minute Parking, Walking Distance, El Pueblo Viejo Landmark District, Superior Court, Spanish Colonial Revival Courthouse, Santa Barbara Museum Of Art, Courthouse Gardens, Bell Tower, Bao, Food, Restaurant, Asian, American, New, Modern, Fried, Chicken, Octopus, Vegan, Vegetarian, Paelo, Friendly, Dog Friendly, Outdoor Patio, Heaters, Warm, Inviting, Hospitable, Modern Design

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6. The Black Sheep SB Brasserie

4.8

Exceptional(712)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Santa Barbara

Booked 9 times today

A locally owned and operated, modern-classic California-French Pub. We serve elevated, eclectic, locally sourced Cuisine paired with incredible wines and craft beer. We are NOW OPEN for SUNDAY BRUNCH 10am-1:30pm. Located in Old Town Santa Barbara on 18 East Cota Street, the building boasts a rich history of French restaurants and saloons dating back over a century. We are open for Dinner Wed-Sun from 5PM. We are known for our incredible family style tasting menu’s where multiple dishes are presented to your table for each course.

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7. Bluewater Grill - Santa Barbara

4.4

Awesome(650)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Santa Barbara

Booked 21 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!

8. Blackbird

4.1

Excellent(166)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Barbara

Booked 19 times today

A mainstay of the Funk Zone, Blackbird offers a beverage-forward atmosphere featuring inventive cocktails by legendary mixologist Devon Espinosa alongside a thoughtfully curated menu that pays homage to the culinary bounty of the Central Coast. Enjoy an extensive list of local wine and craft beer that highlights the terroir of the region and pairs seamlessly with our iconoclastic take on local, sustainable cuisine. With its striking brass fixtures and black box-like aesthetic, Blackbird upends the conventional upscale dining experience in Santa Barbara and offers a subtle nod to Alfred Hitchcock’s haunting, yet timeless thrillers. Here guests are offered a pulse on contemporary Santa Barbara.

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9. Holdren's Santa Barbara

4.5

Awesome(985)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Santa Barbara

Booked 24 times today

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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10. Bouchon - Santa Barbara

4.8

Exceptional(5438)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Barbara

Booked 23 times today

Bouchon in Santa Barbara is a perfect spot for date night. The warm, inviting ambiance, coupled with the relaxed leisurely pace of the service, provides an intimate setting for a romantic evening. Reviews rave about the excellent food, perfect wine pairings, and the attentive, friendly service. One reviewer mentioned the restaurant's special touch on their anniversary, adding rose pedals and a card, making it a memorable experience.

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PedroVIP
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Ca’ Dario in Montecito is the best italian dining experience on this side of the world. Wonderful food, top notch service and great vibe. Well done to the Ca’Dario Team lead by Mr. Fernando Gomes, who welcomes everyone always with a friendly smile. Highly recommend.
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Ca Dario MontecitoPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Montecito
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4.8
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Shadi
California Central Coast •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great place to have lunch. Good food, View of the ocean when sitting outside.
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Bluewater Grill - Santa BarbaraPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Santa Barbara
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4.4
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Jason
Portland / Oregon •16 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Our first visit to Lilac as former California residents in Santa Barbara on vacation. Excellent service, clearly well trained and highly focused on delivering exceptional dining. Our wait staff team provided great suggestions and was attentive without being invasive. The food was excellent all around, high quality, classically prepared, and delivered on all fronts. Ambiance was perfect, understated, lively jazz, and dinner appropriate lighting. A perfect date night end to our quick vacation.
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Lilac MontecitoPrice: Expensive• Contemporary European• Montecito
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4.7
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Neysa
California Central Coast •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Bouchon provided a meaningful and special dining experience. All staff were polite and attentive, food was expertly prepared and absolutely delicious, and the atmosphere was pleasant, especially with holiday music playing in the background. Santa Barbara is fortunate to have this treasure!
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Bouchon - Santa BarbaraPrice: Expensive• Californian• Santa Barbara
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4.8
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Brian
California Central Coast •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 14, 2024
The highlight of our meal was the lamb Al pastor with fermented corn flatbread. Flavors on point. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable in food and beverage. Very attentive to our table. Excellent atmosphere! Will be back!
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BarbareñoPrice: Expensive• Californian• Santa Barbara
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4.8

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20 restaurants available nearby

1. Ca Dario Montecito

2. Lilac Montecito

3. LOCAL Montecito

4. Barbareño

5. Secret Bao

6. The Black Sheep SB Brasserie

7. Bluewater Grill - Santa Barbara

8. Blackbird

9. Holdren's Santa Barbara

10. Bouchon - Santa Barbara

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