Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Montecito

22 restaurants available nearby

1. Lucky's

4.8

Exceptional(2897)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Montecito

Booked 46 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.

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2. Clark's Oyster Bar - Montecito

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4.4

Awesome(57)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Montecito

Booked 48 times today

Clark’s Montecito is a stylish all-day restaurant celebrating coastal American classics spanning from New England to California. In addition to its flagship menu of oysters and raw bar, a signature burger, daily catch specials, lobster rolls, chowder and refreshing crudo, this California location features seasonal bounty from the Pacific Ocean. The wine list highlights California classics alongside French whites and reds primarily from Burgundy and the Loire. Clark’s signature martinis and cocktails are always available. A collaboration between Lambert McGuire Design and Santa Barbara-based architect Jeff Shelton, the space offers a seamless indoor-outdoor dining experience that marries Clark’s classic coastal design features with the more whimsical ceramic tile traditions of Portugal and Mexico and a Mediterranean-inspired design that pays homage to its coastal setting and historic Spanish Colonial Revival architecture.

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3. Ca Dario Montecito

4.8

Exceptional(894)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Montecito

Booked 36 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)

4. LOCAL Montecito

4.7

Exceptional(276)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Montecito

Booked 22 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.

5. Tre Lune

4.8

Exceptional(2018)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Montecito

Booked 39 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.

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6. Stonehouse at San Ysidro Ranch

4.8

Exceptional(2650)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Santa Barbara

Booked 58 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.

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7. Opal Restaurant & Bar

4.8

Exceptional(1782)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Barbara

Booked 29 times today

We have inside and limited outdoor sidewalk dining. If you prefer to sit outside, please indicate that with your reservation request. To accommodate our second seating, early parties should plan for a maximum stay of 1.5 to 2hrs, depending on party size. Please call 805 966 9676 for more details. A popular local’s favorite, opal restaurant & bar’s Eclectic California Cuisine fuses creative world cuisine influences with American Regional touches, from a 14 oz. Herb-Grilled Ribeye Steak on Tuscan White Beans, to Fresh Pan-Seared Fish & Seafood, Homemade Pastas, Gourmet Pizzas, fresh Baked Breads, imaginative Salads, & Homemade Desserts. We have a Wine Spectator award-winning wine list, & a full bar with seasonal Craft Cocktails. Our entire dining room staff assists to take care of each table, enabling exceptional service in a warm engaging manner, properly nuanced to your mood & taste. Our staff genuinely cares about giving you the best possible experience!

8. Convivo

4.7

Exceptional(2147)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Santa Barbara

Booked 23 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.

9. OKU

4.8

Exceptional(1781)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Santa Barbara

Booked 69 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.

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10. Bouchon - Santa Barbara

4.8

Exceptional(5453)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Barbara

Booked 29 times today

We are delighted to have added additional outdoor seating but Santa Barbara nights are chilly so bring a sweater or light jacket!Fresh, local ingredients, prepared with care. Excellent wines that reflect the quality and character of our region and work in concert with the cuisine. Warm, inviting ambiance, service at a relaxed, leisurely pace. Santa Barbara ‘Wine Country Cuisine’ means we source our ingredients using an ‘as-fresh-and-as-local-as-possible’ approach, with fish from the Santa Barbara Channel and produce from the surrounding countryside. We then take into account how these flavors can be presented in concert with our local wines. We believe you’ll taste the difference. Bon Appètit!

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Pamela
California Central Coast •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Not sure why this place isn’t packed every night? The food is fabulous as is the service and ambiance!
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LOCAL MontecitoPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Montecito
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4.7
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Angela
Seattle / Eastern Washington •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Excellent food with equally excellent service. Had a special birthday meal, loved the ragu sauce and gluten free pasta option and my friend had an fantastic cacio and pepe pasta. Healthy quantities for the price. Alex and Chris are wonderful servers and people.
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Tre LunePrice: Expensive• Italian• Montecito
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4.8
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SteveVIP
California Central Coast •20 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Started with amazing Oysters.. then had the Octopus.. Outstanding!!! Everything from there on, including the Key Lime Tart was DELICIOUS!!! Can’t wait to return and try a few other items on the menu.
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Clark's Oyster Bar - MontecitoPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Montecito
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4.4
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MargoVIP
Greater Boston •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Absolutely wonderful. Service is most noticeable above and beyond most restaurants. Food is delish!
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Ca Dario MontecitoPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Montecito
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4.8
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Paola
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 10, 2025
It was a great experience!! I loved it. The food was yummy and the drinks were strong!! I felt it after one Mr. Lucky lol. It was an anniversary dinner and our waiter was so sweet and brought out a sweet treat for us to celebrate. I ordered the 10z New York Steak with a baked potato. My boyfriend got a Top Sirloin sandwich with some fries. We also got some calamari and that was probably my favorite!! The sauces were delicious.
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Lucky'sPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Montecito
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4.8

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22 restaurants available nearby

1. Lucky's

2. Clark's Oyster Bar - Montecito

3. Ca Dario Montecito

4. LOCAL Montecito

5. Tre Lune

6. Stonehouse at San Ysidro Ranch

7. Opal Restaurant & Bar

8. Convivo

9. OKU

10. Bouchon - Santa Barbara

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