Lucky's

4.7

2914 Reviews

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 28, 2025

11:00 p.m.

Booked 39 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighbourhood gem

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.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(805) 565-7540
Website
http://www.luckys-steakhouse.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Leonard Schwartz

Location
1279 Coast Village Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Neighbourhood
Montecito
Cross Street
Olive Mill Road
Parking details
Complimentary valet parking at Dinner. Street parking at Brunch. <br />
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Popular dishes

Lucky's SaladUS$25.00
with Romaine, Shrimp, Bacon, Green Beans, Avocado, Peppers and Roquefort
Chopped SaladUS$25.00
with Arugula, Radicchio, Shrimp, Prosciutto, Cannellini Beans and Onions
Prosciutto di ParmaUS$24.00
roasted peppers and arugula
Wilted Spinach SaladUS$19.00
with Bacon, Mushrooms and Chopped Egg
Warm Goat Cheese SaladUS$20.00
with Hazelnuts
Caesar SaladUS$16.00
Ripe Tomato and Sweet OnionsUS$15.00
Mixed Farm Greens with Diced TomatoUS$16.00
Jimmy the Greek Salad with FetaUS$20.00
Wedge of Iceberg with Roquefort or Thousand IslandUS$19.00
Arugula, Radicchio & Belgian Endive SaladUS$18.00
Reggiano Parmesan, Balsamic Vinaigrette

Plats du Jour

Monday - Chicken Pot Pie with MorelsUS$45.00
Tuesday - Chicken PiccataUS$45.00
Capers, Artichokes and Tomato
Wednesday - Filet Mignon StroganoffUS$48.00
With Buttered Noodles
Thursday - Market Street MeatloafUS$45.00
Spinach & Mashed
Friday - Chicken ParmesanUS$46.00
San Marzano Sauce Broccolini
Saturday - Prime RibUS$75.00
Yorkshire Pudding
Sunday - Braised Special
- MP

Steaks and Chops

Aged USDA Prime

Served Exclusively

Filet Mignon
- 10 ozUS$79.00
- 12 ozUS$95.00
Petit Filet Mignon
- 7 ozUS$59.00
Bone-In New York
Delmonico, Flannery Dry Aged
- 16 ozUS$83.00
New York Strip Steak
- 10 ozUS$59.00
- 14 ozUS$77.00
Porterhouse
Sliced
- 28 ozUS$140.00
Bone-In Rib Chop
Sliced
- 20 ozUS$120.00
Double Cut Lamb ChopsUS$75.00
BBQ Pork Baby Back RibsUS$42.00
Spice Rubbed Pork ChopUS$38.00
Sage Brown Butter

Special Steaks

New York Pepper Steak
with Cognac
- 14 ozUS$82.00
Filet Mignon Pepper Steak
with Cognac
- 10 ozUS$84.00
New York Strip Steak
with Roquefort
- 14 ozUS$89.00
Gene's Filet Mignon
Red Wine Horseradish Sauce
- 12 ozUS$95.00
Surf 'N Turf
Petit Filet and Lobster Tail
- MP

Sandwiches & Other Dishes

Sliced Filet Mignon Open Faced Sandwich
Mushroom Sauce, French Fries
- 6 ozUS$35.00
Lucky Burger
Choice of Cheese, French Fries
- 8 ozUS$28.00
Vegetarian Burger
Choice of Cheese, French Fries. (burger patty is vegan)
- 5 ozUS$24.00
Sliced Steak Salad
with Arugula, Radicchio and Sauteed Onion
- 6 ozUS$36.00

Chicken, Vegetables, Seafood

Roast ChickenUS$38.00
half, thyme au jus
Sauteed TofuUS$24.00
Japanese Vinaigrette, Green Onions, Shiitake Mushrooms, Spinach
King SalmonUS$42.00
Grilled, Steamed, or Blackened; Sautéed Spinach
Dover Sole, MeuniereUS$72.00
Australian Lobster Tail, 8-10 oz
- MP
Sauteed Dos Pueblos Abalone
beurre, blanc
- 8 PcsUS$72.00

Potatoes

Hashed Brown PotatoesUS$14.00
Hashed Brown Potatoes with Gruyère CheeseUS$18.00
Baked Idaho Russet PotatoUS$14.00
Lucky's French Fried PotatoesUS$14.00
Mashed PotatoesUS$14.00
Lucky's Home Fried PotatoesUS$14.00
Herbie's Potato SkinsUS$16.00
with Sour Cream and Chives
Sweet Potato FriesUS$15.00

Side Orders

Skinny Onion RingsUS$15.00
Creamed SpinachUS$15.00
Sautéed MushroomsUS$18.00
Jumbo Asparagus with HollandaiseUS$18.00
Fresh Creamed CornUS$15.00
BroccoliniUS$18.00
with Garlic and Chilis

What 2,914 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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Most Booked
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Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
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Hot spot
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Great for fine wines
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Good for special occasions
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lucky's in Montecito is a beloved dining destination, renowned for its "amazing food and excellent service." Guests frequently praise the "exceptional wine list" and "attentive waitstaff." The restaurant's charming ambiance makes it perfect for special occasions, offering standout dishes like the New York steak and divine desserts. Despite some service hiccups, Lucky's remains a "go-to restaurant" for many.

2,914 Reviews

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Matt
Los Angeles
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It's always a treat to dine at Lucky's. The food and waiters are great. As Arnold would say "I'll be back!"
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Maureen
VIP
Los Angeles
25 reviews
1.0
25 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Hello, We always enjoy Lucky's Montecito for brunch however today we found that the service was not up to par. First off, our table was very wobbly so we asked the gal if she could balance it. She brought a very small wedge out but it didn't work at all. Long story but I ended up on my hands and knees (my husband has a bad knee) and folded my cloth napkin in 4's to secure the wobbly table. Not fun. I asked for another napkin but ended up having to go inside the restaurant to get one. Then we continually had to ask for coffee refills. Once our meal was served, we asked about the complimentary Prosecco or Mimosa and our server said she forgot to mention it so then she brought them out. We were relaxing and not done with our meal but at least 4 times someone came to take out plates. Feeling rushed, we finally told them to take them away. Just not the typical service for Lucky's so disappointed.
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Kate
VIP
New York City
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
After coming here for decades and being served always incredibly good food and drinks by elite professionals, their bar has been taken over by young unprofessional punks. Sergio was particularly distasteful. Please train your team in hospitality or hire more professional workers. The service used to be one of our favorite aspects of visiting.
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Heath
VIP
Orange County
24 reviews
3.0
24 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A late Valentines Day lunch was perfect for us. Noise level was not an issue at the time we went but could imagine it could get loud for dinner. Fish tacos were good and the burger was excellent.. fries were average. Our Bellinis were average. The service was top notch!
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Linda
Los Angeles
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Lucky’s is our go-to restaurant for special occasions. We are never disappointed with the service or food. We especially enjoy the ambience and attentive waiters.
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Barbara
Central Coast
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Table for seven in the lovely back room with our favorite waitress… it was great! Busy on a Saturday night, as expected
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Marni
VIP
Salt Lake City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and service; with an added bonus that we got to sit right next to Jennifer Anniston and Courtney Cox!
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J
Jessica
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always stellar service and the food was divine. How do you make a simple ice cream sundae taste like it took hours to develop, ask the folks at Lucky’s!!
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maximilien
Los Angeles
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We waited a long time for something mediocre… The waiter did not care at all for us. Certainly do not recommend When you are a known restaurant you have to keep the staffing by being at your best behavior…
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Marla
San Francisco
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Service wasn’t its usual. We were kind of forgotten about. Waiter took A long time to take our order and the food took super long to arrive Thankfully the food was great.
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FAQs

Lucky's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 565-7540.

Lucky's is rated 4.7 stars by 2914 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 28, 2025

11:00 p.m.

Booked 39 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1279 Coast Village Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Additional information

Cross Street
Olive Mill Road
Neighbourhood
Montecito
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Contemporary American
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Complimentary valet parking at Dinner. Street parking at Brunch. <br />
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Leonard Schwartz
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.luckys-steakhouse.com/
Phone number
(805) 565-7540

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Lucky's

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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Monday - Chicken Pot Pie with Morels

Caesar Salad

Chopped Salad

Seafood Appetizers

Giant Shrimp CocktailUS$32.00

Chilled Dungeness Crab CocktailUS$42.00

Cambridge House Rope Hung Smoked SalmonUS$28.00

Fried Calamari, with Two SaucesUS$25.00

Sauteed Dos Pueblos Abalone

Warm Appetizers

French Onion Soup, GratinéeUS$18.00

Matzo Ball SoupUS$18.00

Gianni's Escargots in Garlic Butter

Macaroni and CheeseUS$15.00

Lucky ChiliUS$20.00

Grilled ArtichokeUS$18.00

Salads

Lucky's SaladUS$25.00

Chopped SaladUS$25.00

Prosciutto di ParmaUS$24.00

Wilted Spinach SaladUS$19.00

Warm Goat Cheese SaladUS$20.00

Caesar SaladUS$16.00

Ripe Tomato and Sweet OnionsUS$15.00

Mixed Farm Greens with Diced TomatoUS$16.00

Jimmy the Greek Salad with FetaUS$20.00

Wedge of Iceberg with Roquefort or Thousand IslandUS$19.00

Arugula, Radicchio & Belgian Endive SaladUS$18.00

Plats du Jour

Monday - Chicken Pot Pie with MorelsUS$45.00

Tuesday - Chicken PiccataUS$45.00

Wednesday - Filet Mignon StroganoffUS$48.00

Thursday - Market Street MeatloafUS$45.00

Friday - Chicken ParmesanUS$46.00

Saturday - Prime RibUS$75.00

Sunday - Braised Special

Steaks and Chops

Aged USDA Prime

Filet Mignon

Petit Filet Mignon

Bone-In New York

New York Strip Steak

Porterhouse

Bone-In Rib Chop

Double Cut Lamb ChopsUS$75.00

BBQ Pork Baby Back RibsUS$42.00

Spice Rubbed Pork ChopUS$38.00

Special Steaks

New York Pepper Steak

Filet Mignon Pepper Steak

New York Strip Steak

Gene's Filet Mignon

Surf 'N Turf

Sandwiches & Other Dishes

Sliced Filet Mignon Open Faced Sandwich

Lucky Burger

Vegetarian Burger

Sliced Steak Salad

Chicken, Vegetables, Seafood

Roast ChickenUS$38.00

Sauteed TofuUS$24.00

King SalmonUS$42.00

Dover Sole, MeuniereUS$72.00

Australian Lobster Tail, 8-10 oz

Sauteed Dos Pueblos Abalone

Potatoes

Hashed Brown PotatoesUS$14.00

Hashed Brown Potatoes with Gruyère CheeseUS$18.00

Baked Idaho Russet PotatoUS$14.00

Lucky's French Fried PotatoesUS$14.00

Mashed PotatoesUS$14.00

Lucky's Home Fried PotatoesUS$14.00

Herbie's Potato SkinsUS$16.00

Sweet Potato FriesUS$15.00

Side Orders