15 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants 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“

“I had heard about this superb restaurant, coming from France I stopped specially at the four Jeannine's in California and since then I have only had lunch there! ?
Everything is incredibly good, and there is something for everyone, including many vegetarian menus.
So for all the flavor lovers,
It's time!“

“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.“

“Wonderful French pastries in California with beautiful setting.“

“Excellent wine tasting experience, lots of history . The wine consultant was very friendly. I will come again and reccomend.“

“Our waiter Guillermo was truly fantastic. He was attentive to all of the details of our order and made sure that we had a lovely evening. And, as we were about to pull away from valet parking, he came running up with my credit card, which I had forgotten at the restaurant.“

“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 �“

“Ice cream is a dessert that you always have room for. And if you have even an ounce of space for ice cream, use it at Rori's. The flavors are unique and you can actually taste the special ingredients. The chocolate orange was the winner today. Creamy chocolate with a perfect blend of orange that had just the right sweetness. Lemon curd, passion fruit, and Roman's chocolate coconut were other favorites for the family. And the monkey in the middle sandwich--snickerdoodle cookies with brown sugar ice cream and Nutella smushed between--was an amazing treat.I also love that you can get two flavors in the single. Perfect for someone who just can't decide.“

“Excellent quality and service“

“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.“

“One of the best dinners I’ve had in a long time! This cozy restaurant sets an immediate vibe when you walk in. The staff are so friendly and welcoming. Then there’s the food, it’s incredible. We had the grilled calamari which was unlike any calamari we’ve ever had. We also got sea bass special with lemon and capers and the cioppino.“

“A wonderful selection and great for parties ✨“

“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“