Award-winning

Bibi Ji

4.2

347 Reviews

$31 to $50

Indian

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2 people

Mar 2, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 17 times today

Vegetarian-friendly
Lively
Innovative

Modern Indian food featuring local produce and seafood paired with a robust low-intervention wine program curated by Alejandro Medina and James Beard Award winner Rajat Parr. Located directly across the street from the historic Granada Theatre in the heart of Santa Barbara's ARTS District. Join us in our lively, signature pastel pink dining room.

Michelin Guide Central Coast Selection 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.

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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Indian, Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon, Tue, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(805) 560-6845
Website
https://bibijisb.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Family Owned & Operated
Catering
For all offsite catering inquiries, please email us at events@bibijisb.com
Private party facilities
For parties of 10 or more, please email us at events@bibijisb.com

Location
1213 State St, Ste B, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2615
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighbourhood
Santa Barbara
Cross Street
State Street between Anapamu and Victoria
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Mysore BondaUS$18.00
'mysore' potato-peas fritters, okra raita
Kolkata Papri ChaatUS$16.00
toasted cumin-ajwain seed laced crackers, potato, chickpea, yogurt, tamarind, chili
Crispy CauliflowerUS$19.00
chili, garlic, sesame, micro fennel
Papadam + ChutneyUS$16.00
choose three: cucumber raita, okra raita, mint chutney, chili garlic chutney or kasundi mustard
Aloo MethiUS$17.00
potato, fresh fenugreek, chaat masala

Tandoor

Panir TikkaUS$22.00
tandoori panir, hung curd, ajwain, cumin
'Murgh' TikkaUS$25.00
chicken tikka, hung curd, cardamom, kasoori methi
Malai KebabUS$25.00
marinated chicken breasts, nutmeg, mace, sharp cheddar
Barra Kebab (Lamb Chops)US$43.00
turmeric, cumin, nutmeg

Curries

No Brainer! Add panir $5, add shrimp $5

Bibi Ji Dal MakhniUS$21.00
creamy black lentil, house toasted spices
Baingan BhartaUS$23.00
tandoori eggplant, toasted cumin, tomato, fresh ginger root
Coconut CurryUS$25.00
farmers market veg, mustard, curry leaves, coconut milk, chili, turmeric
Saag PanirUS$25.00
panir, mustard greens, fenugreek, spinach
Butter ChickenUS$25.00
bibi ji chicken tikka masala

Breads - Rice

Tandoori NaanUS$7.00
plain or garlic
Panir - Onion - Chili 'Kulcha'US$11.00
panir, green chili, onion, scallions, garlic, cilantro, spices
Basmati RiceUS$6.00
turmeric
Coconut RiceUS$7.00
aged basmati, fresh coconut, south indian spice blend
Aloo 'Kulcha'US$10.00
potato, mustard seed, curry leaf

Raita - Chutney - Gojju

Cucumber RaitaUS$6.00
yogurt, cucumber, mint, cilantro
Okra RaitaUS$6.00
okra, onion, sambar podi, lentils, mustard, yogurt, jaggery
Mint ChutneyUS$4.00
cilantro, mint, chili, lime, yogurt, toasted cumin
Chili Garlic ChutneyUS$4.00
Japanese chili, garlic, vinegar, Thai green chili

Finish

LassiUS$7.00
mango or passion fruit
SorbetUS$7.00
Lychee, ginger, coconut. Housemade
Ice CreamUS$7.00
mango, saffron, cardamom

What 347 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.1Ambience
3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

California Central Coast
Healthy
Santa Barbara
Innovative
Santa Barbara
Healthy
Santa Barbara
Hot spot

Review summary

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Bibi Ji offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" and "fantastic service." Known for its flavorful Indian cuisine with a modern twist, highlights include the "crispy cauliflower" and "butter chicken." The upbeat atmosphere and attentive staff make it a favorite, despite "small portions" and a "noisy" setting.

347 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Charleston
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
The serving sizes for the entrée were the size of an appetizer for entrée price. It did not have the flavors that an authentic Indian restaurant would have. My wife and I ordered the panir tikka and malai kebab. The chicken was dry, and the only sauce that was served with the dishes was a mint chutney. We would have expected to be served some authentic Indian sauces to accompany the dishes. We ordered 2 types of naan and what came out to us was 4 medium pieces of naan. We also had to pay for the rice, which in many other Indian restaurants comes complimentary with the entrées.
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Terry
VIP
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Delicious, creative preparations. If in doubt ask the server. Mysore and Beet Pooriyal were both super good as was butter chicken. Hard surfaces can make for a noisy but energetic room.
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food experience here was amazing! We took a risk after seeing this listed on Eater. Naan was super fluffy, the Dahl was delish…the butter chicken was so rich and ridiculously tasty. I also ordered the tandoori chicken which had a really great char on it along with a fresh cucumber salad. Def coming back for round two.
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elinor
Edinburgh
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Interesting food, but lights very bright and the acoustics need work - it felt very noisy despite being not too full.
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Mindy
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food is consistently good and the staff are super attentive and helpful. We have only had a good experience at Bibiji!
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Zion
VIP
Orange County
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Bibi Ji offers a solid Indian dining experience that feels approachable and flavorful. Indian food can sometimes be intimidating, but the menu here is easy to navigate, making it a good option for a range of diners. While it’s not the most authentic take on Indian cuisine, the dishes still stand out in their own way. The garlic naan was a highlight—crispy yet fluffy—while the curries delivered bold flavors with well-balanced spice. The chicken in the “Murgh” Tikka was nicely roasted, adding a good texture to the dish. Basmati rice is a must to complement and contrast the curries. Overall, this was an above-average family-style experience. While it may not fully satisfy those looking for deeply traditional Indian flavors, the food is well-executed and enjoyable.
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Kimberly
VIP
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
2nd time there and they didn’t disappoint. Favorite Indian spot!!
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Tony
Greater Boston
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Loved the food. So authentic and delicious. What a gem to have in Santa Barbara.
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Kathryn
VIP
New York City
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious food but very expensive for some of the dishes which were very small. Only available white wine was $20 per glass. Noise level was annoying.
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Sara
Houston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food was delicious and the service was amazing. They were incredibly kind and accommodating, and made great recommendations on food and wine.
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FAQs

Bibi Ji offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 560-6845.

Bibi Ji is rated 4.2 stars by 347 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 2, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1213 State St, Ste B, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2615

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Cross Street
State Street between Anapamu and Victoria
Neighbourhood
Santa Barbara
Hours of Operation
Mon, Tue, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Indian, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Family Owned & Operated
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://bibijisb.com/
Phone number
(805) 560-6845
Catering
For all offsite catering inquiries, please email us at events@bibijisb.com
Private party facilities
For parties of 10 or more, please email us at events@bibijisb.com

Bibi Ji

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Crispy Cauliflower

Butter Chicken

Barra Kebab (Lamb Chops)

Small Plates

Mysore BondaUS$18.00

Kolkata Papri ChaatUS$16.00

Crispy CauliflowerUS$19.00

Papadam + ChutneyUS$16.00

Aloo MethiUS$17.00

Tandoor

Panir TikkaUS$22.00

'Murgh' TikkaUS$25.00

Malai KebabUS$25.00

Barra Kebab (Lamb Chops)US$43.00

Curries

Bibi Ji Dal MakhniUS$21.00

Baingan BhartaUS$23.00

Coconut CurryUS$25.00

Saag PanirUS$25.00

Butter ChickenUS$25.00

Breads - Rice

Tandoori NaanUS$7.00

Panir - Onion - Chili 'Kulcha'US$11.00

Basmati RiceUS$6.00

Coconut RiceUS$7.00

Aloo 'Kulcha'US$10.00

Raita - Chutney - Gojju

Cucumber RaitaUS$6.00

Okra RaitaUS$6.00

Mint ChutneyUS$4.00

Chili Garlic ChutneyUS$4.00

Finish

LassiUS$7.00

SorbetUS$7.00

Ice CreamUS$7.00

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