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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 (1089)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
512 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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 1,089 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Steakhouse

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Value

  • Santa Barbara

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Holdren's Santa Barbara offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding food and service." Known for its "great steaks" and "wonderful service," it provides a cozy atmosphere that locals love. Diners appreciate the $22 specials, making it a "great value." Despite occasional noise, Holdren's remains a favorite spot for many.
1,089 Reviews
  1. MARSHA

    Central Coast6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  2. Jeffrey

    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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. Claire

    San Francisco12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Food & drinks were great! Waitresse was rude & had a attitude, she ruined the experience

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  6. Maria

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 5 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great, service as well, highly recommended!

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  7. Karolyn

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 5 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious and a perfect dinner for our 1 year anniversary

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  8. ken

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect steakhouse dinner. Professional staff, great food, cozy place to hang out. Thanks

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  9. Rosa

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the $22 specials. It is a trying time to de use how to budget a nice dinner date and this really helps to choose Holdrens

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  10. Kimberly

    Central Coast5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Holden’s never fails to deliver. I’ve been coming here almost since they opened. One of my favorite places in Santa Barbara.

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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 1089 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
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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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