Terrific dinner. Outstanding service. Our server, Neven, was so pleasant and knowledgeable. Food was different and delicious We ate outside and the lights up and down coast village road were dreamy. read more

2nd visit let me down. Last time i had the ciopino and it was great. Tried to do that again but since i asked if I could do a little less of the clams and mussels the server told me it would be more expensive and would check with chef. Since the ciopino is already $55 I said I would take as is. But when it arrived it was entirely clams and mussels. It was $55 rip off. Was the chef irritated I asked? WTH. It has never been an issue to make the request before. Also the service was just weird. We had 4 different servers for the night. It wasn't that busy and although our friends were late, they took forever to take our order. Dinner was 6:30 reservation and we left at 9. Giving 3 stars for the appetizer and also the bartender made me a delicious cocktail. I wish he was our server for the night. I might come back for a drink and appetizer but the entrees are a let down. read more

Great space, courteous staff, interesting & delicious menu. Chelsea oysters were fabulous. Crab cakes were delightful. Love their crispy skinny fries. Good experience. read more

Been here a few times and will keep coming back--absolute amazing experience. Great food, stellar vibe, and A1 service. 10/10 read more

Clark's Oyster Bar - Desserts Near Me - Montecito, California

What excellent food! From the amazing sourdough bread to the assortment of fresh oysters, we had an excellent meal. Will be going back. Also cutest restaurant? Maybe. read more

A varied menu featuring fresh seafood was a favorite for us land locked Coloradoans. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. The noise level was a bit high, but not annoying. Our meals were delicious. Try the octopus starter. Parking was a little challenging, but certainly was worth walking a block! read more

I recommend trying Clark's. The food was pretty good, the atmosphere was really upbeat and fun and the service was great. The oysters were fresh, the crisp plate was very yummy, the crab cake was large and easy to share, the clam chowder was decent (although I'll always love Brophy's clam chowder the best). The linguini with clam had some room for improvement, it was not as hot as a fresh dish should be. I wish it was a steaming hot dish and maybe it was just a one off. We thought the burgers were very small, almost like a slider size which was odd for a $26 burger. Overall i think it's the perfect spot to meet a friend and sit at the bar for a few shared dishes and come drinks. read more

I stopped by Clarke's before heading to the Santa Barbara polo fields last weekend. The service was very friendly and attentive when our drinks were getting low. As we only had time for a few drinks, I will definitely be going back for a full meal soon! read more

All staffs were great, kind with prompt good service. The food was flat, mediocre to me. Any seafood restaurant wherever I go, I always take an order this. My favorite seafood!! My main course was Cioppino ($55). Worth to try? Not at all! The source were mild. The contents were below my expectation, rating -C. The crab legs was too small to eat, I felt I need toothpicks to extract this meat from these thin claws. I complained this to the waiter and one staff. No responded! So I didn't touch, this meatless crab legs. The fish, no mentioned what kind of fish, was tasteless. Only clams and Mussels I could recognized. Spending almost $300, but little satisfaction. Never go back to this place and never recommend to anyone. What a waste time! read more

We had the most amazing dinner! We got the Crudo Plate which was incredible, Grilled octopus that was my favorite, shells and cheese with crab which was so big we had to take half home, and the lobster roll! Absolutely will be returning and raving about this meal to all of our friends. We were also lucky with the kindest and best server Andres (I hope that's how you spell it) who recommended perfect glass of wine! Thank you and we can't wait to come back! read more

Clark's Oyster Bar - Mac and cheese with Crab - Desserts Near Me - Montecito, California

Had a great experience for an afternoon lunch Montecito starting and finishing with the service. From the moment we walked in we were welcomed at the door. We had our dog with us and you could tell they are dog lovers, offering a dog water bowl and genuinely interested in her. The ambiance, with a blue and white decor was so inviting, perfect for a beautiful December day of people watching on the Coast Village Road. We had the lobster roll and hamburger both did not disappoint, the lobster was perfect, only thought was a little less bread. We were continually checked on by our servers and it was a truly delightful experience. read more

Such an amazing restaurant! We went last night for the first time and the food was amazing! All of us LOVED what we ordered and the service couldn't have been better. I'm telling you! Every single person that worked there was so genuine and nice and helpful, especially our server Andres. We will be back very soon and we'll be asking to sit in Andres's section! He had the best time! read more

Great host/hostesses. The staff is welcoming. The bartenders are awesome!!! I highly recommend it.

Highly recommend. Excellent service, diverse and captivating menu. Hard to choose among the very enticing options. Had steak tartare with shoe string potatoes, a Rye Manhattan, mussels, and clams, and Basque cake. Service and ambience excellent. Can't wait to go back.!! read more

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Chocolate Mousse Cake. Best thing that's been in my mouth bye. Fries are top tier. Definitely needed this place for the montecito dining rotation. read more

Clark's Oyster Bar - Chocolate mousse cake - Desserts Near Me - Montecito, California

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What a beautiful spot!! Been waiting for Clarks to open and they didn't disappoint! The service was on point, Drea made crazy good recommendations!! Drinks, oysters YUMMY!! The food was spectacular, your chef does it up!Crispy snapper OMG!!!!!the flavors are so good! Key lime pie!! To die for!! The restaurant it self is beautiful, a great vibe! We will be telling our friends and joining you often ! Welcome Clarks! read more

Great service, every Beverage & Dish was excellent including Dessert, I have a background in 5 Star dining and currently dine out several times a week. I am local and my experience was exceptional, Clark's stands out beside the other Restaurants in Montecito. read more

Clark's Oyster Bar in Montecito was absolutely EXCELLENT. The oysters were fresh, the bluefin tuna carpaccio and crudo plate were perfectly balanced, and the rockfish was cooked just right. The crispy marble potatoes also were a great side. Service was absolutely spectacular. Friendly, attentive, and made the experience even better. Note that there is outdoor seating if you prefer! Perfect for a warm Santa Barbara evening! Highly recommend. Will definitely be going back ASAP. read more

Nice spot with a great happy hour special - half priced burgers and martinis. We visited with our dogs and enjoyed the patio. Service was great - we'll be back. read more

I can't tell you how great my crab Louie was! Joshua was an excellent waiter. The service was unbelievable and the bread was absolutely to die for. I will definitely be back read more

Beautiful restaurant and delicious food. Loved the lobster roll, some of the freshest tasting Maine lobster I've had!! and the Greek red wine recommendation was on point by server Luke. Thanks for the amazing service, LUKE!!! read more

Beyond disgusting! As soon as we got out of the car in the parking lot, we were overwhelmed by the overwhelming smell of rotting garbage. In the parking lot there are three dumpsters that are full of putrid waste and are left open, attracting a massive swarm of flies and mosquitos. We were so disgusted that we decided to go eat elsewhere. read more

Visited for lunch two days in a row. Service super friendly and attentive (esp Gabby). Excellent wine list I think the best in the area with lots of gems. Food wise oysters, crab cake and the BLAT were exceptional. The lobster roll was a bit of a disappointment. Fresh lobster that looked like a lot but was sadly propped up by undressed Bibb lettuce underneath so the whole roll didn't have a lot of taste. Shoe string fries so good not so much the other side of cole slaw. I will go back next time I am in Montecito. read more

This is seafood and service done right. Open just ten days and they were rocking it. Our server anticipated our every need, things like bringing extra cocktail sauce and horseradish for the oysters before we even requested it. Great ambiance, full bar, excellent cocktails, housemade bread(that is actually free) is delicious. Best oysters we have had in a don't know when and we eat oysters frequently. Wonderful ceviche as well as crudo. My only criticism is no chips with either which actually was pretty weird. read more

We went on their opening night. The food was very good, service was slow but we expected that because every one of the employees are new. The place looks beautiful, light and cheerful. It was quite expensive though. I will leave the negative comments out this time. Hopefully the next time we go there all the negative stuff will be worked out. read more

Had an amazing experience for dinner! Everything we ordered was better than the last. Drinks were great. Our food came out pretty quickly for it to be their grand opening. Service was smooth and flawless the entire time! I definitely recommend. Can't wait to go back for brunch read more

The tuscan kale salad tastes like it was crafted by the hands of God and caressed by angels

If looking for tiny portions and high prices, this is your place. Outdoor seating gets you a view of an old apartment building. Not our vibe. Service was subpar but friendly enough. read more

Really like this montecito restaurant. I wouldn't recommend the pasta with clams. It was extremely salty but the clams were excellent. Now, I should have mentioned the very salty pasta but I didn't. I was enjoying the Pimm's cup drink that I had ordered. The service was great. The ambiance was tres bien. read more

My mom and I had a great time at Clark's last night. The octopus was perfectly cooked and charred. I wish there was more on the plate! The clams and linguini was elegantly prepared and very flavorful. I liked that it wasn't too salty and the sauce took on the flavor of the clams. Lastly, we had the key lime pie which was absolutely delightful. The crust went perfectly with the custard, with a great crunch too. Overall, the ambiance was great and lively. The drinks were delicious too, with interesting ingredients I hadn't heard of before. One draw back was the service. At first we weren't paid attention too - but I gave 5 stars due to the manager coming over and ensuring we were taken over. We will be back for happy hour! read more

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We came here to celebrate our 30 year wedding anniversary. The staff was very friendly. They even had a sign to celebrate our day. That's the best part. The food was overpriced and overcooked. We started with clam chowder that was mostly potatoes and raw celery. Runny. I had to search for a clam. My husband had the halibut, super skinny piece that looked fried to death. The skin couldn't be cut. My dish was average. For the price we expected better quality food. Wont be back. read more

3 days ago, my sister took me and our cousins to this place for lunch. They are from Long Island, NY, and so, were digging the fine, sunny weather and the side-patio ambience...They've had plenty of great seafood over the years in the Northeast, and were keen on comparing their seafood dining experiences with what California had to offer. Before I get to the spectacularly fresh seafood offerings, I want to first mention the service, ALSO spectacular. It was the kind of service you really don't get anymore: attentive, enthusiastic, (genuinely) cheerful and unforgettable. THIS kind of service is spelled K-A-Y-L-E-E. Yup, that's how you spell it. Kaylee blew us away with her enthusiasm about the menu, her gracious, smiling demeanor, and her constant, effortless 'turning-on-a-dime' to obtain the table items we were asking for. Did I mention 'cheerful'?! She MADE this luncheon experience! The seafood was just the icing on the cake...Her personal fave recommendations were spot-on too. (When we remarked to her how great her service was, Kaylee modestly credited it to having worked in a local resort, three years prior, and to the owner of said resort for having instilled in her the art of hosting guests. Clearly his mentorship took, because Kaylee's service is old world, gracioius service. YOU DO NOT SEE IT ANYMORE. Except at Clark's. ) Now, on to the yummies! Kaylee said the crab cake was incredible, and it was! My cousin Tony and I both ordered it and were very pleased indeed. The crabbies are NOT breaded! And they are HUGE! Nearly all sweet, succulent crab served with some very tasty spicy red sauce. The big bowl of clammies and mussels were tender and very flavorful, swimming, as it were, in a broth that was so delicioso that Tony and I could've sipped it through a straw from 16oz mugs! The oysters were simply the freshest I have ever eaten, anywhere, Soooo briny and delish I almost cried...Incredible. We had some lobster and crab still in their shells that were aces too. This seafood is worth a stop, worth a drive, and probably the most enjoyable (and newest!) dining spot on CVR these days...I cannot wait to return! And did I mention KAYLEE?! read more

Great ambiance, great staff and incredible food! This place just opened and I took my girlfriend for a romantic meal. It was everything I hoped for. We were greeted with incredible hospitality and felt taken care of our whole meal! Excited for the evolution of this place. read more

Place is gorgeous, feels like Greece a bit, my martini was phenomenal as was the food. I suggest some oysters, the crudo and the linguine with clams. Our server Ben was so cool provided amazing service! Highly suggest read more

Clark's Oyster Bar - Crudo and dirty Tito's martini with goat cheese olives made in house! - Desserts Near Me - Montecito, California

Went to Clark's Oyster Bar on Saturday night. Pretty chilly night and got seated outside. Heaters weren't working, so it was less than comfortable. Ordered a few things including their large seafood tower. We've ordered towers at Maestros in Laguna Beach for years. This was an extremely cost reduced version. To add insult, our waiter chose to address our concerns with a wise-guy attitude. A few hours after we returned home, my wife spent most of the night with stomach issues. Clark's needs to step it up. You only get one first impression. This fell short. read more

Everything was excellent. The photos online don't do it justice. A worthy addition to the neighborhood. Welcome!

Please, please rethink the Louie salad. A $34 plate of an abundance of shredded iceberg lettuce with a dusting of capers and red onions and a sprinkling of crab (and that is all) does not a Louie salad make. That's what the menu said, so I should have read it more carefully. That being said; beautiful fresh oysters and a good variety. People at other tables had lovely looking tuna sandwiches and burgers and my husband enjoyed a wonderful wedge salad with 3 beautiful shrimp. Nice front patio & dog friendly. An enjoyable visit and we will return but I'll just order differently next time (unless you rethink the Louie, which is always my personal favorite). read more

Food was delicious, especially the oysters. Service was diffident at best. Had to flag down server, ask for bread and wine, and food did not come out all together. Fries were cold. Very slow. read more

Tried this little gem a few days ago and honestly it was one of the best seafood meals in the area I've had in awhile. Not cheap, in fact pretty pricey overall, but I'd say worth the treat. The service was great and the staff were friendly and accommodating. The cocktails were mixed just the way we wanted them by an attentive bartender. They have a nice assortment of gin, which makes me very happy. We ordered a few oysters and mine were sublime. My friend had one really bad one but of course they didn't charge us for it (they did offer her another one but now she was a little traumatized!). The crudo was sensational. Fish so fresh and covered in some kind of delicate sauce that made it difficult not to pick up the plate and lick it! Oh and the bread is amazing! Sourdough made in house served with sweet butter. We ordered the linguini clams -- oh yes! So good, fresh clams in the shell and perfectly cooked pasta. Cioppino was also excellent served with roasted bread (as if we needed more). Not a huge amount of fish, but the sauce was delicious and all of it was very fresh. We also ordered a side of kale, which I'd normally not be interested in, but it was seriously delicious, kind of charred with olive oil, pine nuts and parmesan. Except for the bad oyster ( no one's fault) it was a lovely experience! read more

Good fish dishes. Small burgers. A little pricey for its odd location. Expensive liquor. Nice friendly accommodating staff. Cool ambiance, but again a boat in that location? read more