50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants near Montecito

“We just came back from Europe last July. We dined in The Ledbury by Chef Brett Graham, and at The Dorchester by Alain Ducasse, also at four different Michelin Star restaurants in Montpellier, and finally at Bistrot64 by Chef Giacomo Zezza and La Pergola by Chef Heinz Beck in Rome. I am not listing all these restaurants to brag but just to make the readers aware that I am a food enhusiast (in my opinion). Dining at Caruso’s again, my impression? The over-all experience was SUPERB! It was really a THREE-Michelin Star experience! Whenever we dine in these kinds of restaurants, I am always searching for the surprise effect in my palate. One of my favorite movies is the cartoon about a Rat Chef, Ratatouille, when he was describing the mélange of food in his palate and fireworks appeared in his mind, and when the scary critic was brought back to his childhood after he had the first bite of this simple peasant dish ratatouille, those are some scenes that come to mind. The meals are like that in Caruso, they are exceptional! Of course, I have to mention the impeccable service of everybody particularly of our main waiter Alejandro and his assistant Ana, and the Sommelier of the night, forgot his name but he looks like Tom Cruise. And the ambiance? Oh, our view was the beautiful pink sunset across the Pacific and the gentle waves of the ocean. Caruso should have attained the Three Michelin Star status already!“

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

“We have eaten here several times before. Always a pleasure, with excellent service and great food. My meal was excellent, but my husband said his soup's vegetables were hard, not even al dente. I didn't have any, so can't speak to that. The rest of meal and desserts were, as always fabulous and that is why we keep coming back! Plus their waitstaff are the best💕 Someone has taught them all correct service standards that are rare to find today! Great job to all🙋‍♀️👏👍“

“My husband and I went to Lucky's for brunch. We were served a complimentary Mimosa. My husband had a Beef Dip Sandwich, and I had a Reuben sandwich with a Caesar Salad. For dessert I had a Salt Turtle Sundae, and my husband had a piece of warm pecan pie with ice cream. Everything was delicious! The service was very good. The atmosphere is so wonderful, with pictures everywhere of Hollywood legends. We have dined at Lucky's on several occasions and have always had a great experience.“

“China Palace is a longstanding venue in lower village Montecito, around the corner from the Vons shopping center and nextdoor Starbucks. They serve conventional Chinese food in their small dining room and street-facing patio. The food is comforting and tasty if not imaginative or special, and the staff are consistently friendly and attentive.“

“Good Food - especially the Paella“

“Nice bar ( take any seat ) order at the counter. Good vibes from the live DJ on the board walk. Delicious Sprizz!“

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“Food is fantastic and so delicious!“

“Our server,Cole R, was awesome-very informed and articulate. Food was amazing-cannot overstate the incredible preparation and presentation of the prime rib!“

“good portions in the tacos. very tasty and fast service. the line seems overwhelming at first but moves fast. Will definitely be back, when in the area.“

“The food was amazing as was the service. The patio seating was beautiful and dog friendly!! We will definitely be coming back on our next visit!“

“Very friendly service.
Food was very good, but not the best Indian food we've ever had. But yes: we are demanding and, as we all know, tastes differ. The butter chicken was too mild for our taste. Actually practically zero sharpness.
Lassi is super delicious, as is the samosa - a dream.“

“The food was excellent“

“The pan-seared peppercorn-crusted filet mignon with potatoes au gratin and sautéed asparagus were as good as I've had anywhere. Thick, small and perfectly cooked medium-rare. And the thinly-sliced tomato salad was the perfect starter. We brought our own wine, but their in-house selection is outstanding. The staff were all extremely courteous and helpful. Our waiter, Dominic, was professional and attentive, and we never felt rushed. We enjoyed a two and a half hour anniversary dinner in a lovely outdoor setting and will definitely revisit when we're back in Santa Barbara! Thanks to everyone at Bouchon for a very special evening.“

“Maiz Picante catered our wedding recently and did a phenomenal job! Not only were they professional, but the food was outstanding. We got nonstop praises about the food and service. I will definitely be using them again when we have another event. Otherwise, I try and support them whenever we are in town. They are friendly, professional, and know their food!“

“Good food 👍 Great service!“

“This place is great! My non-vegan family members loved it, too! Delicious desserts, also! Definitely recommend!“

“EVERYTHING!!!! Amazing food, super amazing staff, clean….and ABSOLUTELY delicious!!!! 🤗“

“Great service, delicious food and nice atmosphere. The guys who was playing guitar on a street was fantastic 🤗!“

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“This restaurant offers a huge variety of drinks and food. The drinks are well prepared. The food is delicious and presented in a delicate manner. We had the Peruvian ceviche served with banana chips and the Spanish potatoes. The Peruvian Ceviche was prepared very well!“

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

“I’ve really enjoyed everything I’ve ordered from here, including the jalapeño poppers, chicken and waffles, and the pot pies! Seriously well done, and the prices are super affordable for Santa Barbara too.“

“We went because we saw you on Diner Drive in and Dives. We've always we wanted to try a restaurant previewed on this show but they were all back east or mid west to far for dinner. So when we saw this In our own back yard we were in. Amazing food great atmosphere staff impressive and cocktails yummy too. Some many great options too. DEFINITELY coming back. thanks Bettina.😘“

“Excellent experience. Highly recommend. Will return again.“

“Best tacos ever! Great variety“

“Great food and service. Beautiful location.“

“This was an experience of a lifetime. Everything was amazing and I couldn’t recommend it more. Cheers“

“Stopped to charge the car nearby and had lunch. Food was fantastic! Highly recommend the meatloaf and double toad in the hole! Hash browns were crispy and buttery. Will be back when we’re in town next! ❤️“

“The Yukon Gold Cinnamon Roll is a DON’T MISS ITEM! The best cinnamon roll I’ve EVER had! The Dirty Fries were amazing. The Shrimp Cocktail - the best part was the sauce 🤦🏻‍♀️.“

“Everything I’ve tried on the menu is outstanding. Fresh ingredients and creative combinations of flavors, herbs, spices. They make their tacos on site, and all portions are substantial. I love the al pastor tacos with chunks of pineapple on top. The Colima ceviche is sublime perfection, and the plátanos are the perfect sweet compliment. The mango margarita with tajin on the rim was delicious.“

“I recently dined at this Chinese restaurant and was very impressed. The service stood out right away — the staff were warm, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. They made thoughtful recommendations and were quick to accommodate special requests without hesitation.

As for the food, it’s refreshingly authentic compared to many places in the area. The flavors are well-balanced, not watered down or overly sweetened to fit a “Westernized” palate. Dishes tasted like what you’d expect in China, with the right seasonings, textures, and cooking techniques. Even small details, like the way the vegetables were prepared and the depth of flavor in the broths and sauces, showed a true commitment to traditional Chinese cooking.

If you’re looking for genuine Chinese cuisine served with great hospitality, this is a place worth coming back to again and again.“

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“Awesome meal with the finest ingredients! Romantic evening with the wife.“

“Food and service were great, but the atmosphere would have been a lot better if the tables were at least 6" larger and didn't have people standing at window counter within arms reach, while wait staff negotiates access in the in- between space.

Parking: Parking was very scarce, but were lucky to take a space in the alley as someone was vacating it.“

“This restaurant is A M A Z I N G 😀 The tastes and creations are absolute delicious - they have wine too and all kinds of good food and drink, I highly recommend!“

“One of the best lunches we’ve ever had! This place is a very happy surprise. My husband and I shared the crispy chicken sandwich and macho salad. Both choices were fantastic.

The chicken sandwich was very well balanced. The bread was very light and didn’t overwhelm the sandwich and the spicy slaw, Swiss cheese, and tomato complimented the crispy chicken.

The macho salad was very unique with the dates, chicken, goat cheese, avocado, almonds, tomatoes and greens lightly dressed in a vinaigrette and the most amazing corn bread croutons.

We had to finish every last bite even though the portions were generous as it was just too good!“

“Absolutely delicious! Had the steak eggs Benedict. Liked it so much came back a second time and got the breakfast croissant.“

“good Mexican food.. burrito's n tacos off the chain!!!“

“Everyone is Very pleasant“

“Great lunch and very comfortable“

“Delicious Margaritas - Amazing food and service. 5 ⭐️“

“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!!“

“Attention to detail and fresh look“

“Friendly staff. Great Happy Hour specials.“

“Had a long and jacked up trip in to the Santa Barbara area. Had an early supper/dinner at Lure. Happy hour Old Fashions for $10! I did a full three course meal figuring I’d have leftovers. I was wrong. Was so happy I took some chowder to go. Everything was delicious, perfectly prepared and the service was dynamite! Can’t wait to go back!“

“Excellent pasta dishes made idividually as ordered. Add or subtract ingredients. Just look up the menu online. Amazing selections, more than any Italian restaurant. Eat out on patio - very casual. They take pride in the preparation. We make it a mandatory visit every trip to Santa Barbara.“

“Excellent food and friendly people. Please support this amazing man’s business“

“ambience and stuff are very friendly. food tastes amazing 😋👌 good non alcoholic beverages 🍹🧋“