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Ca Dario Montecito
Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.7(913)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)
Lucky's
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.7(2,922)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.
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LOCAL Montecito
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.6(291)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.RH Firehouse Grill at RH Montecito
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.6(90)The RH Firehouse Grill is an indoor-outdoor restaurant located at RH Montecito, The Gallery at the Old Firehouse. Enjoy a menu of signature salads and classics from our hearth in our courtyard restaurant, which seamlessly extends into a beautifully landscaped garden. Dine beneath the warm glow of handwoven pendants amid heritage olive trees, birds of paradise, a grand fireplace and cascading limestone fountains.
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- Lluv2eatVIPOklahoma City •16 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoVery friendly and attentive service and delicious food!More infoClark's Oyster Bar - MontecitoPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Montecito•4.4
- PpeterVIPTampa / Central Florida West •13 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoAs always a fun time in a fun place run by professionalsMore infoLucky'sPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Montecito•4.7
- KKristinVIPLos Angeles •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoEverything we ordered was excellent. The portions were generous and the price was very reasonable.More infoLilac MontecitoPrice: Expensive• Contemporary European• Montecito•4.6
- CChristyVIPCalifornia Central Coast •15 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoAlways excellent and one of our favorite local restaurants.More infoCa Dario MontecitoPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Montecito•4.7
- OTOpenTable DinerSacramento / Sacramento Valley •1 review5.0Dined on 28 Feb 2025Excellent in all respects. Looking forward to our next visit!More infoLOCAL MontecitoPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Montecito•4.6
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Montecito is one of the wealthiest areas in the United States. Many celebrities make their homes here, and it features one of the most ideal microclimates available in the state of California. This means that everything on offer in the area is extremely high-end, and the food is some of the best available in the state. Some of the upscale establishments here are owned by famous filmmakers and stars of the screen. You can take advantage of the wealth in the area by enjoying the food served to the rich and famous. Try something from a local bakery or one of the celebrity-owned restaurants. Even the diner food is classy in Montecito. If Italian is your thing, you'll sate your appetite in Montecito. Mexican establishments abound here, and you'll also find some pizza joints if you're on a budget.
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As of 13 Mar 2025 there are 12 restaurants in Montecito. Filter by ‘outdoor dining’, ‘romantic’ or ‘dog friendly’.
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