Food was amazing!!! Love the pink interior, it makes everything very Instagramable. Servers were really nice and recommended + introduced a lot of dishes for us. We loved the Butter Chicken & the lamb chops!!! Sauce is SO GOOD. read more

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We really enjoyed this place. The dishes were tasty and delicious. The flavors had depth and the prices were not too bad. My wife and girls and I shared several dishes. The big hits were the butter chicken and cauliflower bites, but everything was good. It is a lively joint. Friendly staff. Good for our town. Parking was tough, though! Go early. read more

Food was incredible. Welcoming staff. Fun atmosphere, hip crowd. Owner was very attentive. read more

Bibi Ji - Dining room - Indian Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Just ate here on Saturday and the night started out strong but it truly took a nosedive. The cauliflower and bunda were super yummy and hot and came out quick so we were all impressed off the bat and very excited for the rest of our meal. And then...we waited and waited and waited. At first we just talked and hung out for a long while and didn't even mind and the time went by easily but then we started to notice it had been a very long time. The waiter came by to apologize for the wait once and then another long while went by. When the food finally came it was verging on COLD! Since we waited so long, we were pretty hungry, so it also felt extra noticeable that the portions were quite small. The flavor of most things were great when they finally came (except for the saag paneer which had about four bites of paneer in the entire dish and was very bitter). The black lentils were amazing flavor-wise but seriously, don't those come out of a big hot pot? Why would they take so long only to come out and not be hot? The chicken freaked me out to eat it since it didn't seem like a safe temperature. The red wine was also served very cold like it came out of a produce refrigerator which was strange. The portions being small for the price is simply true. We left verging on hungry. Unfortunately, that experience would prevent me from coming back here again. read more

The food they are serving is not Indian in any way. I was very excited to dine here and flew from Philly and decided to choose this place over the other Michelin star place right across the street from them. The crispy papdi chat had undercooked potato slices, Baingan bharta was undercooked and sweet. Passion fruit lassi had yogurt that tasted several days old. We ordered onion paneer kulcha which was overstuffed and was falling apart. Same with aaloo kulcha. Won't recommend this place for food. Paid more than $150 for the worst Indian food I've had in my life. read more

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Literally the best in sb I can't imagine a better restaurant, service, and food! Ambiance is killer

This is not just an Indian restaurant--it's a next-level dining experience! The ambiance is modern and cutting-edge, striking the perfect balance between casual and upscale. Every detail, from the presentation to the service, feels like a Michelin-starred experience. Simply the best Indian cuisine I've ever had. The flavors are bold, refined, and unlike anything I've experienced before. If you're looking for extraordinary Indian food this is the place to be! read more

Best way to describe it would be Indian food for white people, not Indian food for Indian people. It was missing out on a lot of different dishes and definitely lacking in the spices. If you are looking for authentic Indian food, look elsewhere. read more

We Love Love Love Bibi Ji! The food is an inventive take on contemporary Indian cuisine - and honestly the BEST Indian food I have had in a long time. The service is great - attentive and knowledgeable without being overbearing. The vibe is contemporary, laid back and welcoming. We will definitely go back often! read more

Overpriced and underserved. Food is delicious. Fantastic in fact, but way, way overpriced for what you get. The service is more akin to a diner and the room feels very casual and stale. Our dinner for four with a single bottle of wine was over $400. It's Indian food! However, if you dont mind spending $100 a person for Indian food. This is your place. read more

The food and service were great! I highly recommend trying this upscale Indian restaurant. Standout dishes include the fried cauliflower, black lentil dal, and Mysore bonda -- all absolutely delicious. The naan and rice were good, but I've had better. If they can elevate those to match the excellence of the other dishes, this place would easily rank among the best Indian restaurants I've ever experienced. read more

A fresh take on Indian. Halibut was bursting with flavors as was the succulent tandoori chicken and piquant saag paneer. Super interesting wine pairings. Loved the big wall with French inspired pop art. The overall interior and logo lends a fun touch yet this is a very serious restaurant when it comes to food. Very attentive and helpful staff made the whole evening very enjoyable. read more

The food was terribly bland, chicken tikka seemed to have no flavor whatsoever. Prices were high especially considering charging extra for everything from rice to raita. read more

Delicious. Great service. It's been awhile so I don't remover the details, I was trying to remover what was that delicious Indian food we had in SB that one time??? Beautiful atmosphere. I will return! read more

Being a vegetarian we ordered pretty much everything that was vegetarian on the menu. The Papri chaat was too sweet, the cauliflower was crispy and good, the papadums were not crispy and unnecessary, although the mustard chutney was tangy and fresh. The garlic chili chutney was missing salt and the raita was too sugary. The Aloo jeera was nice and brought about some tandoori flavors along with the methi gravy. The Panir tikka was ok; could have been served with some lemon wedges. In the main course the Dal Makhani and Palak Panir were really good; I would pass on the coconut curry vegetables. The Panir kulcha and Aloo kulcha were doughy and undercooked. The garlic naan was well done and very nice. The location of the restaurant is great but the ambience is very minimalistic. Regarding the service, I think the staff could have been better versed with flavors of the menu items and its Indian subcontinental influence. Overall the hype around Bibi Ji was unjustified and unfortunately did not live up to its element. read more

I have been going here for a while and there is nothing they do wrong. The Murgh Tikka is one of the yummiest things I've ever eaten and is totally slept on. The crispy cauliflower is obviously insane, and the passion fruit lassis are the icing on the cake. Not to mention they occasionally have my favorite champagne Chavost. Idk how you could give less than 5 stars. They also have accomodated our work group dinners better than any other restaurant in Santa Barbara. read more

Our waiter Daniel was a one-man-show (somebody called in sick?) on Sunday night and gave an excellent performance with a room full of guests. His assistants and the hostess were kind and helpful. Presentation of food was lovely. Crispy cauliflower was delicious. Husband enjoyed his chicken tikka. I detected the fishy smell of my catch of the day coconut curry when it landed on the table...tasted OK though overly salty...fresh fish doesn't smell and for $39 it was a small piece minus the broccolini advertised on the menu. Garlic naan was fine and also quite salty. Basmati rice had nice saffron flowers for subtle flavor. My husband's biggest disappointment was no hot chai on the menu. We were both so cold from waiting outside for the restaurant to open Daniel kindly gave us hot mint tea to warm us up. Perhaps now that dark nights and foggy weather have arrived hot chai might be a nice addition to the menu:) read more

Took my daughter here for her birthday dinner. It was recommended by my doctor. We had So many wonderful small shared plates of food and terrific service. We've never eaten here before and we're glad that we finally tried it. The butter chicken is absolutely amazing read more

The food was under spiced and everything from the tandoor was cold. The cauliflower and bondas were served quickly and were good. The kulchas were piping hot and good as well. We wanted to say something about the cold rubbery chicken and lamb but noticed a person (probably the owner) be, what we would say is rude, to another couple at a table next to us, so we didn't say anything for the fear of being treated the same way. They were complaining about one of the dishes. We were just driving through SB and were really disappointed in the food and the owners behavior. Maybe it was just a bad day for them but we certainly won't be going back. And which self respecting Indian restaurant charges money for chutneys?? read more

Absolutely amazing! The new location is perfect. Staff was on point and the food was insane. Wine was also a stand out! We will be back very soon! Can't say enough good things about the amazing food and experience! read more

My husband and I recently dined at Bibi Ji for the second time in the past 6 months. We made a 5:40 reservation based upon having seen the large crowds that arrive around 6:15. We were the third party to arrive at the restaurant. We were familiar with the limited menu so we ordered an appetizer and two entrees to share. The appetizer and one entree arrived fairly quickly. We assumed that the second entree would arrive quickly since the philosophy is a " shared plate" concept. We watched as all patrons at the now full restaurant received their food . After 25 minutes we reminded our waiter , the head waiter, of our missing order. The second entree arrived 45 minutes later at which time the food we had intended to eat as a whole was cold. This experience was very disappointing and the level of service for a Michelin recognized restaurant was inferior. read more

Such a cute good new location! Love the pink atmosphere. Food was delicious - definitely will come back with friends. read more

Bibi Ji - Indian Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Love them! It's our favorite place for take out. The lamb is incredible, the dahl is the best that I've ever had outside of India.

Food and service were excellent. Amazing flavors. Price point palatable, cute spot!

Bibi 2.0 is fire. Dishes are amazing and they added a few new items and touches. Location is perfect in the "arts district" of state and surrounded by other great food and drink spots. Excited to see them grow at this new spot. Staff is amazing and Alejandro is a wine genius. You'll find wines here you can't find anywhere else. Can't wait to come back. read more

Bibi Ji - Chicken Kabab - Indian Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Loved Bibi Ji at their old location, love them just as much if not more at their new location! Had a delicious dinner with an amazing bottle of chilled red, and the atmosphere and service was stellar. Highly recommend the crispy cauliflower and butter chicken. read more

Bibi Ji - Crispy Cauliflower - Indian Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Our dinner at BiBiJi was incredible! We were in a crunch and were trying to seat a party of seven. At first they were unable to seat us but after talking with a very kind host (he was wearing dark rimmed glasses and a layering of necklaces) he worked with his staff to seat us. They moved a 4 and 2 person table together and added a seat at the end to accommodate to seven. The food was superb. A little pricey for smaller portions but the food itself was very nicely seasoned and authentic. Overall, this was a great experience and I would recommend BiBiJi for lovers and newbies of Indian food alike. read more

If you like REALLY bright lights and thump-thump-thump house music (loud) as your dining experience, well then, welcome to the new Bibi Ji! We were shown to our table by a 10th grader, whose idea of a hospitality greeting was "We are really booked up tonight, so we need this table in 90 minutes...". OK! We fought like curried crabs over the menu as to stay in the time allotment. Bibi Ji food has always been ok, certainly not Michelin star level. Service and food- I am so sorry to say was mediocre. The wines by the glass were few, and the wine list looked like it belonged in a 5* Relais y Chateau restaurant. $300 bottles? Really? Go on down to the new Mesa Masala for a REAL taste of India.... read more

The food and service was good. The prices are very high. They charge for everything, including sauces. You pay for iced tea refills.

Bibi Ji had amazing food, a great atmosphere, and incredibly welcoming staff. Highly recommend!

We got the tasting menu and wine pairing. Food was good but staff did not explain anything that came out. Furthermore, my biggest gripe is the price. The meal was insanely overpriced! Additionally the wine was half the amount for the same cost with the wine pairing. You are better off going to any local Indian restaurant, which would have better food, a more knowledgeable staff, and a warmer atmosphere. read more

Great people and delicious food and wine! it is a must for lunch or dinner. Alejandro is super passionate and has curated super unique and delicious wines. The coconut curry with shrimp was exactly what we wanted and the naan was perfection! Don't overlook this gem. read more

the food was decent. we enjoyed the eggplant pakora and coconut curry. the baingan bharta was disappointing, especially for the price. overall it was pretty overpriced. read more