7 Best American Restaurants near Montecito

“Rosewood Miramar is one of the most beautiful hotels in Montecito! It’s the pinnacle! From the second you arrive, you feel engulfed by the sophistication and subtle elegance. There’s not one detail that’s overlooked. All of the finishes are perfect and you can feel the passion that went into building this magnificent property. Caruso‘s is such a fabulous restaurant, love going there, and I can’t wait to go back!“

“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.“

“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.“

“This restaurant is so pretty and we loved our waitress. We went on Sat night and dined outside. Food was delicious and we did not wait long at all. I was shocked at the bad review I had read earlier-I'm glad I didn't listen to it. We will go back next time we are in town. Bar is very lively, but the outdoor seating is pretty and quiet. My mojito was one of the best I have ever had!“

“If you want a posh, beach side cocktail experience, do not sleep on the Beach Bar. Yes, it is very expensive. If you go to the beach in Montecito expecting to find bargains, you are in the wrong place. The drinks were good but very pricy. We tried a variety of tacos and they were all good. The service was sharp and friendly. And of course the beach view is what you are paying for. If you are looking for an upscale cocktail experience to impress your friends, hustle your Bentley over to the Beach Bar and go nuts. We will return.“

“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.“

“We had a wonderful brunch yesterday! The food was great, the service was excellent, and everyone was so kind. We especially appreciated them bringing out a special birthday sweet for our son it made his celebration extra memorable. You might even spot a celebrity, just as we did! Zoe Saldana and her family were dining there. :) Highly recommended!“