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Lucky's, Santa Barbara, CA

Lucky's

4.7
4.7
2923 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
19:00
Booked 42 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
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.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 09:00–14:30 Lunch Fri 11:00–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–20:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
  • 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

What 2,923 people are saying

Lucky's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Overall

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Ambience

  • Santa Barbara

    Hot spot

  • Santa Barbara

    Great for fine wines

  • Santa Barbara

    Lively

  • Santa Barbara

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lucky's is a beloved dining spot, celebrated for its "impeccable service" and "amazing food." The ambiance offers an "elegant yet comfortable" experience, making it ideal for special occasions. Highlights include perfectly prepared steaks and an "extensive selection of high-end wine." Despite being pricey, it remains a favorite for its consistent excellence.

2,923 Reviews
  1. Jim

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A triumphant return for us to Lucky’s that we’ve been looking forward to for months: it did not disappoint. Food was better than I remember, (& I remember it being spectacular), & the service was also excellent. I had the strip steak & my wife had the Wednesday special filet mignon stroganoff. Rounded our meal off with a glass of superb Tokaji making it a superb evening all round.

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  2. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience at Luckys was great. The food and atmosphere were stellar! Our friendly busser, Diego, was extremely helpful and ensured we had a fantastic dining experience. Definitely will be back.

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  3. peter VIP

    Tampa13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always a fun time in a fun place run by professionals

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  4. Karen

    San Francisco8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lucky's has an extensive menu that guarantees there is something for everyone. High quality ingredients and proteins doubled with the care of the chefs creates delicious and consistent meals.

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  5. Robin

    Portland1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brunch for two was excellent. The food, staff, and ambience was tops! Couldn't ask for a better experience. Wei'll be back.

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  6. Robert VIP

    Los Angeles47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The place is just charming and school elegance. This time we sat outside in front of the fireplace. So nice. Plenty of heaters. They have a lovely bar area to sit in or indoors. This was my 2x in 2 weeks - it is definitely my go to Sat or Sunday Brunch. It is a nice menu with plenty of breakfast or lunch options. Everything we had was fantastic. The service is impeccable - shout out to Austin! Value - with a brunch entree you get a beverage, which includes the option for a mimosa. What more do you want?? Have not been for dinner, but it is on the list.

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  7. Robert VIP

    Los Angeles47 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Classic old school neighborhood gem! Lucky's is a gem. The place is subtle elegance. The menu has everything you need. We went for brunch. This place just gets it. "Lucky" is on the plates, the cups, and even the napkins. The bathrooms have marble counters. The picture covered walls just give you a feel of home. The front patio has a huge fireplace. There is a small bar off to the side. Wood covered walls. This is the type of place I love and enjoy and will definitely be back for dinner. The prices are very relative to the value and location.

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  8. Stephen VIP

    Calgary7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Austin is the man! Made a special weekend even more memorable.

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  9. Matt

    Los Angeles18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    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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  10. Maureen VIP

    Los Angeles25 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    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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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 2923 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 42 times today
Google Map for Lucky's

1279 Coast Village Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 09:00–14:30 Lunch Fri 11:00–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–20:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
  • 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
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