Restaurants in Montecito

“We had the loveliest dinner at Little Mountain, probably the best meal of 2026. The service was top notch, and the staff helped us celebrate our anniversary by making us feel very special. The food was wonderful, all made with local ingredients and the perfect blend of flavors (trout, chicken and shell beans were some of our favorites). Lastly, we loved our wine and really enjoyed ending with the amaro flight.”

“We had an outstanding dinner at AMA Sushi. Every dish was exceptional, but the freshness and quality of the fish truly stood out.

Our favorites included the Kaisou Salad, Toro nigiri, Shima Aji nigiri, the Woman of the Sea roll, the Fukuda roll, and the Sake Kasu Marinated Black Cod. Everything was beautifully prepared and absolutely delicious.

The hospitality was just as impressive as the food. A special thank you to Alessandro, who went well above and beyond for us. We were visiting from out of town and accidentally booked our reservation for the wrong evening. Despite our mistake, Alessandro was incredibly gracious, welcoming, and worked to accommodate us while we were at the restaurant. That level of kindness made a lasting impression.

From the spectacular food to the genuinely warm service, AMA Sushi exceeded every expectation. We highly recommend it and will absolutely return the next time we’re in town.”

“Soup of the day (pozole verde) came with a couple slices of sourdough and I was pleasantly surprised. I hate when sourdough is thick and tough where the crush scrapes up the top of your mouth. Jeannine’s sourdough was cut thick, but when I took a bite, it was super fluffy like a fresh focaccia and the quick char was perfectly executed. The pozole was delicious, however I did find the last few slurps to be a tad overly salty. Should’ve saved some of the bread to soak up the final drops. I also ordered a mango, pineapple, orange juice smoothie which was refreshing and yummy. Highly recommend this place and the staff were very friendly.”

“Not your typical hotel bar. BEAUTIFUL space, comfortable and working to create a great experience for everyone. Innovative menu, knowledgeable staff who are very friendly. Great job, I'll be back”

“Easily one of the best locations in California (and maybe the world,) to sit and enjoy drinks and food. There aren’t a lot of places in SB you can dine right by the ocean with unobstructed views, it’s really the cream of the crop, in that regard. All the staff are attentive and personable. The food is not the greatest ever, but it’s good enough, considering the rest of the experience.”

“A very special place. My children went there everyday after school. When they come home now one of their first stops is Wine and Cheese. It was a wonderful event today. Thank you for all you do for this community �”

“Wonderful French pastries in California with beautiful setting.”

“Best smoothies and juices ever!!!”

“We love this restaurant. it has been awhile since we were here however it meet all my expectations. The food was great our server was helpful and attentive. Great Italian food! Good wine selection. Dessert was awesome, Tiramsu.”

“Staff was amazing, super attentive, and very polite. Food was great. And the atmosphere was perfection. Would definitely recommend if you are looking for a casual but still higher end restaurant in the SB/Montecito area.”

“We have we our company holiday lunch the attention was excellent as the service all the staff is super friendly el señor the Manager Marciano is awesome 👏 Felipe as well I highly recommended this place and the food and drinks just awesome 👏👏👏👏was a great time”

“A wonderful selection and great for parties ✨”

“We had a 75 person dinner party here. The venue was so great and Carlos did such a great job of making everything look beautiful. You could tell he was really paying attention to all the details in order to go the extra mile and was so kind to us. Mike did a great job of helping us lock in our menu beforehand. The cocktails were beautiful. It was a wonderful event thanks to the team!”

“We went on Saturday to have brunch for my husband's birthday, and the food was delicious! Everything tasted so fresh, and we really enjoyed our meal. The only thing I was disappointed about was the outdoor seating. I was not aware that the “outdoor patio” was actually an enclosed patio. When I read “outdoor patio,” I specifically expected to be seated outside, not inside on an enclosed patio. I just wish that had been made clearer when making the reservation.”

“This place was exceptional! We were able to get a drink from the very curated menu in the speakeasy while enjoying live music, and then walk the grounds which were absolutely beautiful. A must see!”

“I can't even say I have a favorite. It's all good. When you bring home a warm loaf, all is well with the world.”

“Rori’s Artisanal Creamery is absolutely 5 stars. The ice cream is always incredible, and my favorite flavor by far is the pistachio with black pepper. It’s such a unique combination and somehow works perfectly. Rich, creamy, full of flavor, and always worth stopping for. One of the best ice cream spots in Santa Barbara.”

“Pavilions bakery in Montecito is the only bakery I will go to for a birthday cake!!! The cakes are decorated beautifully by an artist!! I met her!! They are also all delicious!!! Every time I bring one of these cakes to a birthday party everyone wants to know where I got it!! Always get compliments!!”

“Excellent quality and service”

“Great beautiful venue with a delicious chicken menu. The rice was great and the egg rolls tasted delicious along with their sweet-and-sour sauce. Beautiful cozy spot in Santa Barbara with a nice outdoor patio in the sunshine☀🌊🏖”