LOCAL Montecito

4.6

289 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 12 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Great for creative cocktails

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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
Neighbourhood
Montecito
Cross Street
Parking on on Coast Village Circle and Coast Village Road
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 289 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

4.6Food
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 delightful dining destination known for its exceptional "food," attentive "service," and inviting "ambiance." Guests praise the "friendly" staff, particularly standout servers like Joe and Dominick. With a charming patio, gluten-free options, and menu highlights like the Baratta and Branzino, LOCAL promises a memorable experience for all.

289 Reviews

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Mariana
VIP
Los Angeles
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious and the service was outstanding. Will definitely be back.
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Eric
Anchorage
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2025
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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Alison
Hawaii
13 reviews
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
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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Chuck
VIP
Orange County
9 reviews
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
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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Jack
VIP
Central Coast
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
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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Shannon
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2025
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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Gary
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2025
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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john
VIP
Central Coast
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 9, 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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Nancy
Central Coast
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on February 4, 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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Heath
VIP
Orange County
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on January 30, 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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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 289 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 26, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
Neighbourhood
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 Lot
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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, 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.

LOCAL Montecito

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

What 289 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does LOCAL Montecito offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is LOCAL Montecito restaurant rated?

Is LOCAL Montecito currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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