46 Best Cocktail Bars near Montecito

“My wife saw fit to introduce me to all the finest in dining experiences for my birthday. If we lived within a thousand miles of Caruso’s we would make it a regular night out dinner spot. Our wait staff was phenomenal, Chef even came out himself to wish us well! Thank you everyone at Caruso’s for making our dining experience beyond 5 stars. Thank you Chef for my presents!!!“

“A beachfront gem in Montecito, this property is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. I absolutely loved the garden cottage and the warm, friendly welcome from the staff—they truly make you feel like you’ve arrived at a special place, and it is!

The spectacular grounds are impeccably maintained and magical, featuring ponds, fountains, and vibrant flowers that create an enchanting atmosphere. The pools are fantastic, and you can enjoy food, drinks, and exceptional beach service.

We indulged in the Omakase experience at AMA with Chef Scott, featuring fresh fish flown in from Japan—an absolute must! We also had an incredible Michelin-starred dining experience at Caruso, where every dish was perfectly balanced, beautifully presented like art, and complemented by stunning ocean views. You’ll thank me for trying it!

This resort truly has it all. While I didn’t have time to visit the spa, it’s high on my list for my next trip—and I will definitely be returning soon!“

“Server at the restaurant was extremely rude. Not a big option of choices for food with people who have fish and shellfish allergies so don't go there to eat

Dietary restrictions: None they cross-contaminate everything so if you have allergies, do not visit“

“Had lunch at Local in Montecito a couple of Sundays ago, and wow—what an upgrade! It looks like they have a new chef, and the menu changes are above and beyond. Every new dish I tried was exceptional—fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully prepared. You can really taste the difference in quality and creativity.

On top of that, the ambiance is fantastic—warm, inviting, and the perfect spot for a relaxed yet elevated dining experience.

Highly recommend checking out the new menu. This place was already great, but now it’s on a whole new level! Can’t wait to come back.“

“An iconic place well known locally as one of our finest restaurants. Its a steak place so have never had anything but steak here and it does not disappoint. Started with french onion soup and ended with the Grand Marnier souffle which was amazing- I always get it every time we dine here. Steaks are usually hot and cooked to perfection and service is plenty and attentive. Highly recommend.“

“We had a small work gathering there. Grace was easy to work with and recommended all the right things for our party. Ricardo and Junno took excellent care of us, and made us feel special and right at home. The ambiance there is worth mentioning too-you'll have to see for yourself!“

“We enjoyed an excellent vegan meal at La Paloma. Delicious homemade tacos stuffed with a potato-zucchini mash on a bed of flavorful black beans. Served hot, it really hit the spot. Also ordered marinated portobello mushrooms and lentils infused with honey, ginger, and truffle. Original and satisfying. Thanks for the great service too, Beth.“

“If I could give this place more stars I would!
It was eight of us yesterday and we get to try many different tapas and everything was amazingly delicious.
It’s not our first time to dine there and the experience is always more than satisfying.
All and all the food is delicious, service is excellent, super friendly people and a great location!
Highly recommend ?
One more: don’t forget to try their Sama Sama “The Peacock Chardonnay”.“

“Tonight for delicious dinner, great specials,great service!👍🌈“

“Food is fantastic and so delicious!“

“Ashley was an amazing bartender! The pocket full of parrots was absolutely amazing!! Best cocktail I've been had! My sister had the summer spritz and it was delicious as well. Highly recommend this joint!“

“Good cocktails and a nice place to relax especially for Friday Happy Hours.“

“Authentic, and a pleasant surprise.“

“The Pickle Room is a "must visit" to enjoy an old-school Santa Barbara bar. I have no idea how I've lived in SB so many years without visiting the Pickle Room. It enjoys a prominent spot downtown in a well-known historical building. It is surprisingly small. There is a bar and a handful of booths. Upon entry, you are hit by the red color and intimate size of the place. We visited on a slow night and shared the space with locals and tourists. The drinks were all good and the service was friendly enough. I would not call the Pickle Room a dive. Leave those boring fern bars behind and try an SB original. We will return.“

“I love Sunday nights on the Rooftop from 5-9 ❤️😍 🌅“

“If you're looking for a dive bar, look no further. this place has dive bar written all over it. If you're looking for a dive bar that also offers karaoke then you're really in luck. The one thing I will say is that this place has great drinks. You can rest assured i that department. Its located up on the mesa sort of next to taco bell near cliff and carillo. If you're looking for the same thing but upper state try the tiburon.“

“Miracle in the funk zone is the reason that I tried Pearl Social but I will be back to enjoy this neat little spot!“

“Friday Bingo After Dark 10/10 recommend for the fun host and great atmosphere! Food, drinks, service, and music are all excellent. I had the Aloe Margarita and the Margherita flatbread ?? they also have tabletop games like Cards Against Humanity and Connect 4“

“Always fun! Great times had by all! Free pool! Happy, friendly, and CLEAN staff.“

“Awesome bar where they mix up some awesome drinks! Live music on Tues and it was really good! Loved the drinks, atmosphere was really sweet, and the service was great! Go here to get some expertly mixed Mezcal drinks and enjoy the downtown Santa Barbara vibes!“

“Awesome Tiki bar. Super fun cocktails 🍹 with fantastic presentation.“

“It was delicious. We had eaten at the Revere Room at the Miramar the previous evening, and found the food disappointing. Here the soup alone was tasty and left me wanting more. Who says that about soup? Genevieve, our server was attentive and charming.“

“Food was great! We tried the sweet breads- my favorite, lobster gnocchi-daughters fave, ramen-good, scallops-super lite and fresh, and the catch of the day-very tasty. The amazing menu doesn’t necessarily lend itself to picky kid eaters (my son) but he loved the catch of the day with the sauce on the side. The food took a while as they were pretty busy so the manager comp’d 2 desserts which were both spectacular! We will be back!!“

“Ensaladas y mariscos en realidad todo está riquísimo“

“Intermezzo by Wine Cask is a true gem! The restaurant boasts a stunning atmosphere with gorgeous decor and perfectly set lighting, creating a wonderful ambiance. The service we received was truly phenomenal – our server was attentive, knowledgeable, and made the entire experience even better. We tried the pizza, fries, and chicken, and each dish was outstanding. The quality of the food was evident, and everything tasted incredible. This was an amazing experience, and we can't wait to return. Highly recommend!“

“Great ramen and ambiance 🍜 ♥️“

“Friendly staff. Great Happy Hour specials.“

“Amazing delicious drinks! Marcos was the best bartender, highly recommend the ceviche and signature cocktails!“

“Went to this venue to watch Sidepiece and had a great time. The drinks where pretty strong and the vibes where awesome. Wanted to give a shout out to one of the managers named Shasta, who went above and beyond the next day after the show. I had lost my phone and wallet, so I called the venue to see if they had them in their possession and Shasta found and kept my items safe. I was able to pick them up later in the day and felt confident in this venue. They are def trustworthy and empathetic, keeping ur items safe if they ever get lost and found. 🥲
Def a venue I will be returning too in the future. Thank you so much EOS lounge and Shasta!“

“Wasn't there for the food...mainly the entertainment and the awesome vibes...the drinks are great loved the mixed cocktails. Service was wonderful. It's better to reserve a seat cause if you don't, you will be standing up. The piano man was awesome. Will return again. Highly recommend.“

“Our first experience at Lure Fish House in Santa Barbara was amazing from the moment we were greeted with a smile at the front desk and escorted to a booth where our order was taken by the very personable Tony. Service and food was amazing. This was our first experience with this restaurant but will definitely not be our last. It was a highlight of our Santa Barbara trip. We plan to return and also visit their other locations. Thank you so much.“

“Loved Haley!!! We had great conversations!!“

“Never had tapas like these! Loved it! So sad we live in Europe…would go there everyday! It was soooo jummy!“

“Great spot for low-key locals.“

“1st time at this venue. All I can say is, how could you possibly improve? From the moment we stepped on the property, your entire staff was welcoming, polite and on their game. Everyone treated the guests with the utmost personal service as if they were long time friends. Job well done Rincon. Not to mention the food was beyond delicious!! Would definitely recommend Events by Rincon.“

“This is a little slice of heaven. What a nifty joint. A little swanky spot with yummy hand crafted cocktails. Such a great atmosphere. Get here early though. The place tends to fill up. Another great feature is that it connects to the wildcat around back. So you can always start your evening here and then transition to the kitty later. Really enjoy their drinks in this cool retro-like place.

Parking: take an uber or lyft. cops are just waiting to get you here on ortega.“

“This was a beautiful day to sit outside in Santa Barbara, sipping a tasting flight of Vodka, Gin, Whiskey, and Liqueur at Cutler's Artisan Spirits. We ended up buying 2 bottles of Grandma's Tommy's Apple Pie Liqueur. It was like drinking an apple pie out of a glass.“

“Amazing service and good. The decor was great. I ordered the chicken shawarma wrap and chicken Sharma platter. Both were great. I let our server know we would be driving back home thst might and it ws about a 3 hour drive so he checked in with us multiple times and made sure we had a great experience. Pricing is very reasonable for santa barbara. Highly recommend!!!“

“Great relaxed environment to eat delicious food. The beer selection has some classics and lots of local central coast breweries on tap. Highly recommend the pizza as the crust is perfectly light and crunchy - ideal for deep dish. Dog friendly patio, kid friendly indoor and outdoor seating. Sunday special tri-tip sandwich is always lick the plate clean good. The service is friendly and efficient. We keep coming back and are always very satisfied no matter the occasion.

Kid-friendliness: We’ve come from lunch, brunch and early dinner and the kids have always been welcomed. Lots of other families usually dining here as well.“

“Saint Remy is a cute little spot connected to the Marriott on State St, the restaurant area has such a fun and beachy atmosphere I loved it! I had some yummy poolside drinks and food, and the service was great! Definitely one of my new favorite spots.“

“The bar tenders on the third floor are horrible. After waiting 10 minutes they refused to sell me beer and friend wine. Went to second floor and got drink service in less than 30 sec. Place would be better off installing a vending machine on the third floor to replace the bar.“

“love this place, great atmosphere and i love how they have games or you can bring your own!“

“We had our civil ceremony lunch here with our close friends and family and we had an amazing time. From the planning process with Anthony, Assistant Director of Food and Beverage, to our waiter Jake, and Manager Sabit, the staff were all attentive and really accommodating. As soon as we got there, the staff came out and introduced themselves which we appreciated. We had one special request for a Vegan dish and the Chef went above and beyond to accommodate. Overall, the food and drinks were amazing. Huge thank you for making our special day that much more memorable. We will definitely come back. Thanks all!“

“Stopped by after a local recommended this place and it was well with the stop for drinks and a great snack! We had frose, burgers and tacos and everything was so delish! We especially liked that it was dog friendly and had a puppy menu! 🐾“

“absolutely the best chowder . artichokes and fish are awesome. Great service today from Manuela ! highly recommended 👌 💯“