This Vegan place is a true gem! The ambience is stunning, making it a perfect spot for a cozy date. We started with the flavorful kung pao cauliflower and corn soup, followed by heavenly butternut squash Rigatoni. We had apple crumble for dessert and it was perfect ending to a perfect meal! I highly recommend this place! Would love to visit this place again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Betsy McKee
The Saged & Confused cocktail is delicious! The bar is a great place to sit and watch the game.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
NicholeD
We had the most wonderful experience at Oliver's Montecito! The outside ambiance was peaceful and beautiful, service was fantastic, and the food was some of the best vegan food we've had! We can't wait to return to try more dishes.
We dine at Oliver's often and it doesn't disappoint. One thing we like is seeing the same staff consistently over a period of years so that a nice relationship develops. As for the food, it's always served at the appropriate temperature, be that a hot dish or a chilled salad. And it's beautifully plated. And my frequent “special requests” or modifications to menu items are handled with finesse, which I truly appreciate. Oliver's is our go-to place for a special night out.
CheffyBoy
Olivers is a must try for anyone — regardless of diet. The menu hasn't changed in a few years, but that's because if it's not broken, why fix it? I am a chef by trade and my wife and I have been Vegan for 9 years. We frequent Olivers whenever there's a special occasion that calls for a fine dining experience. For more casual dates or gatherings, the patio radiates an upscale LA lounge vibe that is the perfect balance between upscale and casual dining. The food plates are exquisite and a magical journey of flavorings. I mean this. Top-f*cking-notch. It's hard to explain with words ... but your dish is bound to have at least 5 or 6 unique elements with their own punch (or subtlety) of flavors. You will want to try a pinch of everything by itself, because each ingredient is so well curated. When you mix them together in one bite, the experiences overlap in a beautiful way. It's like that scene in Ratatullie when Remy shows his brother how to appreciate the cheese and bread separately, and then together. Just magical, absolutely magical. What's left? DRINKS! Holy hell. Their food menu is verrryyyy fairly priced for what you're getting. They could easily get away with charging more , and portion sizes are mint. Drinks however are so amazing, you best hold on to your wallet. I love getting carried away here whether it's exploring new cocktails or enjoying a fine fine wine. It's worth every penny and Oliver's provides a drinking experience like no other. You will be trying something new with every visit, and you will never be disappointed. HOWEVER: be aware that many specialty cocktails have spicy ingredients, so make sure you let your server know if that's not your preference.
There was a mixup with the waiters and no one came to help us for over 30 minutes. Once we managed to get the attention of someone and they realised no one was helping us they sorted it out and everything was great
Nathan Stanfield
Food was definitely only ok. Salad was comparable to panera bread, and the server was super rude. Surprised it has such high ratings, would not
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Liberty was an excellent waitress. She was very friendly and provided great recommendations. The food was healthy and delicious. Vegan restaurant that doesn't sacrifice health for taste. Thank you to the Oliver's team for providing a great experience!
Vinicius Ferreira
Honestly, I’ve had better upscale vegan food, and vegan food in general. It was good, but not remarkable. Would choose to eat elsewhere for the
We love the food, service, and ambience at Oliver's! It always impresses our friends and family who don't normally eat a plant-based diet. It's a great spot for a date night or a group dinner. We often go for birthdays. The staff is really on top of their game and add to the experience with their knowledge of the food and drinks and their welcoming, friendly attitudes. The menu is creative, eclectic, and has something for everyone, same goes for the cocktails. They also make mocktails and have other great non-alcoholic drinks that aren't just an after thought like many other places, which is awesome if you don't drink. The food is delicious and incredibly flavorful. A lot of items are gluten free which is great for me, including all of the very impressive desserts! It's always a treat to go to Oliver's, I highly recommend heading there for dinner!
We love Oliver's and frequent the restaurant multiple times a month. Excellent food just wish they wud add new items to menu. It's been years since new menu items have been introduced, so the menu cud use a few fresh choices. Other than that, we love it.
Oliver's is now my absolute favorite restaurant! Everything about this place is amazing! And the food is incredible. I'm happy from the moment I walk through the doors until I leave not to mention the staff is incredible as well.! Every time I come to Santa Barbara area I make sure to make reservations! It's like a little slice of heaven!
Manel Caballero Pérez
Me and my girlfriend have been vegans for many years, and we mainly go to vegan restaurants when we eat out. This has been the best restaurant we've ever been to. Creative dishes, beautifully presented, and mind boggling flavor dancing at each bite. Nothing like we ever ate before. It's also not that expensive: entrees go from $20-25, and most of them will fill you up. Adding an appetizer ($20) will raise the bill a bit but it's worth the experience.Vegetarian options: All vegan menuDietary restrictions: Many gluten friendly options
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Artichoke Crab Cakes
Emma
The food is excellent and this is coming from a non vegetarian. It has become one of my favorite restaurants in Montecito.We ordered the Herb roasted sweet potatoes, Artichoke crab cakes , Roasted garlic hummus, Braised mushroom ravioli, and Pear & Gorgonzola flat bread. The portions are meant to be shared and sufficient for the three of us. We even had leftovers. The food presentation was impressive. We enjoyed our dinner under the stars in their beautiful outdoor seating. Although it was quite chilly outside the heating lamps worked well enough to keep us warm and comfortable. We even took our coats off lol.I highly recommend Oliver’s!
Delicious food and a dog friendly patio.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This Vegan place is a true gem! The ambience is stunning, making it a perfect spot for a cozy date. We started with the flavorful kung pao cauliflower and corn soup, followed by heavenly butternut squash Rigatoni. We had apple crumble for dessert and it was perfect ending to a perfect meal! I highly recommend this place! Would love to visit this place again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Saged & Confused cocktail is delicious! The bar is a great place to sit and watch the game.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had the most wonderful experience at Oliver's Montecito! The outside ambiance was peaceful and beautiful, service was fantastic, and the food was some of the best vegan food we've had! We can't wait to return to try more dishes.
We dine at Oliver's often and it doesn't disappoint. One thing we like is seeing the same staff consistently over a period of years so that a nice relationship develops. As for the food, it's always served at the appropriate temperature, be that a hot dish or a chilled salad. And it's beautifully plated. And my frequent “special requests” or modifications to menu items are handled with finesse, which I truly appreciate. Oliver's is our go-to place for a special night out.
Olivers is a must try for anyone — regardless of diet. The menu hasn't changed in a few years, but that's because if it's not broken, why fix it? I am a chef by trade and my wife and I have been Vegan for 9 years. We frequent Olivers whenever there's a special occasion that calls for a fine dining experience. For more casual dates or gatherings, the patio radiates an upscale LA lounge vibe that is the perfect balance between upscale and casual dining. The food plates are exquisite and a magical journey of flavorings. I mean this. Top-f*cking-notch. It's hard to explain with words ... but your dish is bound to have at least 5 or 6 unique elements with their own punch (or subtlety) of flavors. You will want to try a pinch of everything by itself, because each ingredient is so well curated. When you mix them together in one bite, the experiences overlap in a beautiful way. It's like that scene in Ratatullie when Remy shows his brother how to appreciate the cheese and bread separately, and then together. Just magical, absolutely magical. What's left? DRINKS! Holy hell. Their food menu is verrryyyy fairly priced for what you're getting. They could easily get away with charging more , and portion sizes are mint. Drinks however are so amazing, you best hold on to your wallet. I love getting carried away here whether it's exploring new cocktails or enjoying a fine fine wine. It's worth every penny and Oliver's provides a drinking experience like no other. You will be trying something new with every visit, and you will never be disappointed. HOWEVER: be aware that many specialty cocktails have spicy ingredients, so make sure you let your server know if that's not your preference.
There was a mixup with the waiters and no one came to help us for over 30 minutes. Once we managed to get the attention of someone and they realised no one was helping us they sorted it out and everything was great
Food was definitely only ok. Salad was comparable to panera bread, and the server was super rude. Surprised it has such high ratings, would not
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Liberty was an excellent waitress. She was very friendly and provided great recommendations. The food was healthy and delicious. Vegan restaurant that doesn't sacrifice health for taste. Thank you to the Oliver's team for providing a great experience!
Honestly, I’ve had better upscale vegan food, and vegan food in general. It was good, but not remarkable. Would choose to eat elsewhere for the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
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We love the food, service, and ambience at Oliver's! It always impresses our friends and family who don't normally eat a plant-based diet. It's a great spot for a date night or a group dinner. We often go for birthdays. The staff is really on top of their game and add to the experience with their knowledge of the food and drinks and their welcoming, friendly attitudes. The menu is creative, eclectic, and has something for everyone, same goes for the cocktails. They also make mocktails and have other great non-alcoholic drinks that aren't just an after thought like many other places, which is awesome if you don't drink. The food is delicious and incredibly flavorful. A lot of items are gluten free which is great for me, including all of the very impressive desserts! It's always a treat to go to Oliver's, I highly recommend heading there for dinner!
We love Oliver's and frequent the restaurant multiple times a month. Excellent food just wish they wud add new items to menu. It's been years since new menu items have been introduced, so the menu cud use a few fresh choices. Other than that, we love it.
Oliver's is now my absolute favorite restaurant! Everything about this place is amazing! And the food is incredible. I'm happy from the moment I walk through the doors until I leave not to mention the staff is incredible as well.! Every time I come to Santa Barbara area I make sure to make reservations! It's like a little slice of heaven!
Me and my girlfriend have been vegans for many years, and we mainly go to vegan restaurants when we eat out. This has been the best restaurant we've ever been to. Creative dishes, beautifully presented, and mind boggling flavor dancing at each bite. Nothing like we ever ate before. It's also not that expensive: entrees go from $20-25, and most of them will fill you up. Adding an appetizer ($20) will raise the bill a bit but it's worth the experience.Vegetarian options: All vegan menuDietary restrictions: Many gluten friendly options
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Artichoke Crab Cakes
The food is excellent and this is coming from a non vegetarian. It has become one of my favorite restaurants in Montecito.We ordered the Herb roasted sweet potatoes, Artichoke crab cakes , Roasted garlic hummus, Braised mushroom ravioli, and Pear & Gorgonzola flat bread. The portions are meant to be shared and sufficient for the three of us. We even had leftovers. The food presentation was impressive. We enjoyed our dinner under the stars in their beautiful outdoor seating. Although it was quite chilly outside the heating lamps worked well enough to keep us warm and comfortable. We even took our coats off lol.I highly recommend Oliver’s!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5