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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 (1086)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
512 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 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 1,086 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
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 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 "outstanding food and service" with a lively atmosphere and "great value" through their anniversary specials. Consistently praised for "delicious steaks" and attentive staff, the restaurant is a favorite for locals and visitors alike. Some diners noted noise levels and occasional service delays, but overall, Holdren's is a "wonderful place for dinner."
1,086 Reviews
  1. Jeffrey

    Central Coast2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    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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  2. Claire

    San Francisco12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. Tionna

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 30 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food. Tables are a bit small and close together.

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  9. Jamie VIP

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing meal again. Love the ambience of this restaurant and we always have a great time when we eat there.

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  10. Anita VIP

    Central Coast14 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 30 April 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Having come off a super amazing experience last month, tonight a real downer. Evan was our waiter last timer, and totally made our evening enjoyable! This time we were seated next to the kitchen, Our waitress (won't name her) was one of the rudest and coldest I've seen in a long time. We were told at seating that we only had 90 minutes, and went downhill from there. Guess anyone can have a bad night. She sure was. It'll be awhile before we come back. Food good.

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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 1086 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 17 times today
Google Map for Holdren's Santa Barbara

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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