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Holdren's Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA
Holdren's Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA
Holdren's Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA
Holdren's Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA
Holdren's Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA

Holdren's Santa Barbara

4.7 (1095)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
512 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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2 people
19:00
animated flamesBooked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
Holdren’s Steaks & Seafood, located on State Street, serves up a delicious and diverse menu of seafood and steaks, where the portions are always generous and the prices always reasonable. Our surf and turf menu, including our favorite bacon wrapped stuffed shrimp or our USDA prime steaks that are charbroiled over a mesquite grill, is complimented by an extensive wine list, a healthy assortment of premium spirits, and a selection of signature drinks. Daily meals can be enjoyed in our cozy, and dark saloon-inspired dining room, or on our outdoor patio. The indoor dining room is adorned with brown leather booths, dark wood paneling, and funky artwork lining the exposed brick walls. Holdren’s has been voted as the best steakhouse multiple times by the Santa Barbara Independent’s Reader’s Poll and by the Santa Barbara News Press’ Reader’s Choice Awards.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Fri 16:00–21:00 Sat, Sun 14:00–21:30
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Let us cater your next special event. Contact angela@holdrens.com
  • Area
    Santa Barbara
  • Cross Street
    Haley
  • Parking details
    Public lot directly behind restaurant
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,095 people are saying

Holdren's Santa Barbara 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
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Steakhouse

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Holdren's Santa Barbara offers a delightful dining experience with "consistently great food" and "attentive service." Known for its "romantic and classy" ambiance, it's perfect for celebrations. The $22 anniversary specials provide "great value" for "delicious dinners." Despite occasional noise, the "wonderful atmosphere" and "amazing service" make it a "Santa Barbara favorite."
1,095 Reviews
  1. Jon

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great value for the anniversary special! Steak was great and wine was delicious!

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  2. Laurel

    California Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was the perfect place for my husbands birthday dinner. We both enjoyed ourselves and your service, food, atmosphere and the waiter was very good. Thank you.

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  3. Kenna

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 27 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My boyfriend and I went to this place for a romantic dinner, and we thoroughly enjoyed it! The menu is so vast (for both food and drinks), and the service was amazing! The ambiance is very romantic and classy. We already want to go back!

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  4. David

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 25 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good value. A steakhouse that checks all the boxes without breaking the budget. good service, comfortable seating, good music, and good food. What more can you ask for ?

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  5. Brian

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 25 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and good service. Love the lighting. Nice and romantic.

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  6. Grant

    Chicago / Illinois12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A little too dark in dining area. Was very difficult to read menus especially coming in from a sunny day. Food was great. Fun location. Plenty of stuff to see in Downtown Santa Barbara. Lots of free parking.

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  7. MARSHA

    California Central Coast6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went with my sister and Husband for my birthday dinner. We had excellent food and excellent service would go again for sure.

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  8. Jeffrey

    California Central Coast2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was OUTSTANDING... Both my wife and I said it was one of the best meals we've had out in a long time. We will definitely come back the next time we are in town.

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  9. Michael VIP

    Orange County13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 13 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We went here for a preconcert meal and it didn't disappoint. Some of my other restaurant ideas weren't options since they either didn't open until 5:00pm or reservation weren't available. Got there at 4:30pm on a Tuesday night (It wouldn't kill the hostess to smile when greeting guests) and the dining room was completely empty, but there were a handful of people seated at the bar. It was pretty quiet, which suited us just fine after a long drive up from Huntington Beach. Waiter read off a few of their specials, but we settled for a 6 oz filet mignon with baked potato and an order of their Panko Parmesan Crusted Sand Dabs with garlic mashed potatoes. Upgraded to their roasted beet salad and carmelized apple & walnut salad, which were both great, nice sized portions too. The salads were fresh and delicious. Our entree's and sides were both pretty good, although the I had to remind the waiter to bring the rosemary blue cheese sauce which was ordered with the steak. The bread seemed like it had been sitting out a while, but still edible. The creme brulee was tasty and satisfied our craving for something sweet after our meal. No espresso is available, but it wasn't the end of the world. All in all, it was a pleasant experience.

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  10. Tania VIP

    Los Angeles13 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    For all of the rave reviews ist is a mediocre college town bar that has steaks. They don't tell tiu that everything is Mesquitesmoked, so if you don't like mesquite good luck. steaks and prime rib are a bit "chewy" , drunk scene outside spills in occasionally and the baked potato was the size of a golf ball, and way overdone... or sat too long. Martinis... strong good, but all of them tasted like vodka straight, no flavor to a cosmo, a lemon drop or even olives for a dirty. Guess college kids just want to get drunk, but don't bring your parents.. unless you want them to go home and soon.

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FAQs

Holdren's Santa Barbara offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 965-3363.

Holdren's Santa Barbara is rated 4.7 stars by 1095 OpenTable diners.

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

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512 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Haley
  • Area
    Santa Barbara
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Fri 16:00–21:00 Sat, Sun 14:00–21:30
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public lot directly behind restaurant
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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