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Outdoor heated patio - LOCAL Montecito, Montecito, CA

LOCAL Montecito

4.6
4.6
291 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
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.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Californian, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 12:00–15:00 Happy Hour Mon–Thu 16:00–18:00 Fri–Sun 15:00–17:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Adam Sanacore

What 291 people are saying

LOCAL Montecito 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Child-friendly

  • California Central Coast

    Seafood

  • Santa Barbara

    Child-friendly

  • Santa Barbara

    Good for groups

  • Santa Barbara

    Healthy

  • Santa Barbara

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Santa Barbara

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
LOCAL Montecito offers a vibrant dining experience with its "amazing atmosphere," "great food," and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the delicious "oysters, crab cakes, and salmon," and the "superb cocktails." The venue is perfect for special occasions, boasting a lively ambiance and "attentive staff" that make every visit memorable.

291 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent in all respects. Looking forward to our next visit!

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  2. M . VIP

    Central Coast124 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved it. Wasn’t very busy so place was quiet but wonderful ecening. .

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  3. Mariana VIP

    Los Angeles29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and the service was outstanding. Will definitely be back.

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  4. Eric

    Anchorage1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Better bar area than dining frankly. Fun ambiance but too noisy for any intimate gathering.

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  5. Alison

    Hawaii13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We made reservation requesting indoor seating on a cold night and had to wait 20 min which was disappointing when we had hungry kids. Our server Borden was wonderful though and made up for any disappointments - because of our server our overall experience wasn’t horrible.

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  6. Chuck VIP

    Orange County9 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my favorite spot in Montecito, but my friends at local did not come through on Valentines dinner First , the host was a childish person with no business hosting. It felt like walking into a high school joint. Our server Joe was phenomenal and his service was exceptional. They ran out of the lobster for lobster risotto, made it with something else and still charged the same for it. They also ran out of some other desert. Hopefully they figure out the host situation !

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  7. Jack VIP

    Central Coast3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Great location but overall service and quality below par

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  8. Shannon

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went here on Valentine’s Day at 2pm for lunch. Had a great experience, they had a special menu. Everything was delicious including the lemonade. Service was great from a young man working that day. Was super windy outside so luckily we sat inside and we were one of the only ones, definitely a great experience.

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  9. Gary

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is one of my favorite restaurants in Santa Barbara. The food is excellent, and the staff is very accommodating. A casual and friendly atmosphere. You have to try the Baratta as an appetizer in the Bronzino as an entrée. Both are amazing.

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  10. john VIP

    Central Coast8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent at all levels and great value.i Outdoor experience added to ambience.

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FAQs

LOCAL Montecito offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 770-2269.

LOCAL Montecito is rated 4.6 stars by 291 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 15 times today
Google Map for LOCAL Montecito

1187 Coast Village Rd Suite 8,, Montecito, CA 93108

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Californian, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 12:00–15:00 Happy Hour Mon–Thu 16:00–18:00 Fri–Sun 15:00–17:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Adam Sanacore
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