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    Lilac Montecito

    4.3 (94 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Classy
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Onion Ring Nest
    Hillary F.

    This place is great. Our favorite was the lasagna but everything we had was great. The ambience was nice and the staff was polite and helpful.

    Quiche Lorraine and Butternut Squash Soup
    Lynn O.

    I would have never guessed this place is 100% gluten-free! Although I'm not intolerant to gluten, a couple of my friends were in our party of 8. My girlfriends and I were passing through and wanted a pretty place to have brunch. Considering the location and how upscale it looks, the prices are very reasonable! The host was all smiles when we arrived and seated us right away despite being a bit early. The outdoor patio only has a few small tables, so we sat inside in the light, elegant dining area. Our friendly server took our drink orders moments after we seated. We enjoyed a couple bottles of Prosecco, champagne, a matcha latte and macchiato. My friend and I shared a couple dishes: - California Benedict, which included sautéed spinach, tomato, avocado and a side of mixed greens for $20. The eggs were not as runny as I like, but the hollandaise was perfect and all the ingredients were very fresh. - Vegetable Quiche with mushrooms, red peppers, caramelized shallots, spinach, jarlsberg swiss cheese and a side of mixed greens for $19.50. The crust was flaky and the quiche was packed with veggies in every bite. - I also tried the butternut squash soup and it was light and comforting. The croutons added a nice crunch to it too. All of our dishes came out pretty quickly and around the same time. My friends were happy with what they got. The servers were so nice, attentive and let us be our chatty and giggly selves. I would definitely return if I wanted brunch in Montecito again!

    Danya S.

    It's always such a relief to find gluten-free restaurants that can also accommodate tree nut and sesame allergies. Our server was so sweet and patient, answering all of our questions and making us feel comfortable dining here. The restaurant itself is a charming spot in Montecito, and the food was good. We'd love to come back and try it for both lunch and dinner next time we visit our son, who just moved there.

    French Toast
    Michael H.

    Quiet brunch spot, immediately sat at noon on a Saturday. Service was nice but not super attentive. Prices make sense for the location. $20 for this French toast only seems worth it because of the fresh berries on the side. Plate seemed a little empty though- idk if this is always how they serve the French toast but the presentation was lacking. Avocado toast, a millennial staple, was also a little bland, tomatoes were roasted but could have been cooked a tad longer in my opinion- although I'm sure preferences here vary. For the price here as well, there could have been a little more avocado. Lose a star here for French toast presentation and lackluster avo toast. I asked if there was a wheat bread option for the avocado toast and was told no. Only rustic white or brioche. Please consider a heart-healthy bread option. I know lilac is known for being a gluten free bakery, but for the bread choices, everyone else has a wheat option except them. Oddly enough a gluten free bread was not offered for the avo toast when I asked about alt bread options. Loses a star for no wheat bread option. While the prices are a little high in general, this is the case for every restaurant on coast village road.

    Branzino
    Albert G.

    Love the ambiance of this place, as a matter of fact that's what attracted us to walk in and look at their menu and decided to dine out in the patio. They got a nice food variety and list of wines from all over the place. Service was a slow, took a long time to get our food & drinks, even though the place wasn't that busy on a Sunday night. waiter, forgot about my drink and had to put out a reminder to get it. Food was good but I'll probably explore the other near bar fine looking establishments before I revisit this place in the near future. In my humble opinion, a solid 3 stars is the best I can do at this time.

    Avocado Toast with Fried Egg
    Ava C.

    Great clean atmosphere, kind staff, and service was good. Love the safe environment for customers with gluten intolerance. Especially loved the super soft bread

    Meghan H.

    I ate at Lilac for the first time a couple months ago! I had only heard of the Patisserie on State St. before, and was not aware of the restaurant before my friend made the reservation! The ambiance in the restaurant was clean and bright. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. I greatly enjoyed dining out at this restaurant and I hope to go again soon!

    Carrot cake
    Harrison C.

    I can't really complain good food good location cool building The only thing that was wrong was the food we ordered took a while and the sausage I ordered took even longer 5/5

    Waffles are fluffy and delicious but would serve with a mound of whipped cream then I was in heaven

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    The Revere Room

    The Revere Room

    4.3(95 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    We reserved 10 guests table on Sunday, 12/7 for birthday brunch. We had a wonderful time. The table…read moreset up and location are perfect. Customer service is top notch. We greatly appreciate the welcomeness. The foods are delicious. So thankful to Chef Iskandar and Tanya (Tonya) for their hospitality. Thank you for making the birthday ladies and all of us very happy. Well done! We are Indonesian foodies and we enjoy the foods. Thank You!

    The Revere Room is the Miramar's casual all-day restaurant, and I'm guessing most of the people who…read moreeat there are guests of the hotel. We only went because we needed somewhere to get lunch for a party of six on Thanksgiving Day and the first couple places we thought to call were closed. We realized we might have better luck with hotel restaurants and were relieved when someone at the Revere Room picked up the phone. We said we'd be there in about half an hour and asked if we should make a reservation, and the person on the line said there was no need, as we should be able to walk in. I was pretty annoyed when we showed up as promised and the restaurant was completely full. Like I understand that the staff can't predict what will happen between noon and 12:30 on Thanksgiving Day, but this did seem foreseeable, and they should have taken our name down since we'd told them we were coming. I told the host what had happened, and she just kind of smiled and acted like she hadn't heard me. No apology, and we waited, with two young kids and their grandparents, for forty minutes. Service was fine once we sat down, and the patio setting was nice. The menu was basic California coastal, nothing exciting but something for everyone. I got the Central Coast Cobb, a hearty salad with Santa Ynez greens, grilled organic chicken breast, crispy bacon, Munak Ranch soft boiled egg, avocado, tomato, goat cheese, and honey dijon vinaigrette. I liked it, and it kept me full enough until Thanksgiving dinner. I wouldn't go out of my way to go back to the Revere Room, which feels like it mostly exists to feed hotel guests. I'm glad we had somewhere to go with my parents and kids, though, even if they were snooty about making us wait.

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    The Revere Room
    The Revere Room
    The Revere Room

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    The Stonehouse Restaurant - Duck plate

    The Stonehouse Restaurant

    4.4(517 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$$$

    The staff and service is truly impeccable. The ambiance is calm and quiet and the walk around…read moregarden including the chef garden is amazing. We went to the speakeasy and got the strawberry horchata and calamari - both were great! The speakeasy is fun! I recommend grabbing a drink there and walking the garden. The dinner had the best sunset view and was so charming. We got a couple of the Smokey drinks and that was so much fun! We got two filets and the macaroni and cheese. I think if we went again we would both get something other than the filet but the macaroni and cheese was great! Haha The service is probably the best service that I have ever received. I enjoyed every minute of dining there.

    Matt B. and I went to Stonehouse the night we got engaged, back in 2012. The restaurant and…read moreproperty were beautiful, and we had a wonderful romantic dinner on the patio. We went back a few weeks ago, for Matt's 43rd birthday, and found a completely different restaurant. I guess at some point, San Ysidro Ranch went all-inclusive, and Stonehouse started serving a mostly captive clientele: hotel guests who've already paid for dinner. This is fine if you're staying at the Ranch, but if you remember The Stonehouse as a fancy special occasion restaurant with a high level of service, your impression is out of date. The astronomical prices may suggest otherwise, but keep in mind that most diners aren't really paying those anyway. We went on a drizzly Tuesday night and sat inside, missing out on the scenic patio. The dining room was nice, though, very stately, and as parents ourselves, we were not put out by the number of children in the room, the families sitting down for a casual weeknight dinner. We were surprised, though, when we tried to order drinks and our waiter asked to see our IDs. My husband presented his license, which showed very clearly that it was his 43rd birthday. The waiter had no comment on this, and instead turned his attention to me, Matt's 40-year-old wife. I didn't have ID on me, and he refused to take my drink order. We weren't about to have an expensive birthday dinner without alcohol, so we got up to drive home and pick up my license. But first, I decided to try my luck with a manager. Because look, I understand that I should've had my wallet, but also, I hadn't been carded at a restaurant in years. I told this to the manager, and suggested they tell customers in advance to make sure to bring ID. Instead of explaining that he needed to be careful because The Stonehouse served families with teenagers, he said it was the law, and that every restaurant should be carding aggressively. This was so disingenuous I more or less asked if he'd ever been to a restaurant. I also offered to show him a scan of my passport and the picture Matt and I took at The Stonehouse the night we got engaged in 2012, well after I turned seven. He relented, and we were reseated without having to produce my license. I didn't hold any of this against our waiter, but we were assigned a new one anyway, and received middling service for the duration of our meal. For one thing, we asked for help picking a bottle from the massive wine book, and it took the somm an actual half hour to pay us a visit. We were done with our appetizers and had checked in with our waiter twice by the time he made his way over. The other annoyance was that no one acknowledged Matt's birthday, despite the time we spent litigating birthdays, during which I mentioned quite pointedly that we were there for his 43rd. I even told a server who checked in on me before dessert while Matt was in the bathroom, and he said he'd make sure there was a candle in our tart. Not the end of the world, but this did not happen. The drinks, when we got them, were great, starting with cocktails, which almost tided us over until we received our wine. These were $33 a pop and kind of ridiculous, smoked tableside with a showy gadget. The Negroni Tropicale was made with grilled pineapple-infused No. 3 dry gin, Campari, Carpano Antica, and orange zest, then smoked with pecan wood. The French Quarter mixed Bardstown Ferrand Cognac-cask bourbon, Zaya 16-year rum, Benedictine, oloroso sherry, dry vermouth, and orange bitters, and was smoked with bourbon oak wood. For wine, we got a bottle of 2020 Vietti Monvigliero Barolo. This was excellent, and also a bit of a win. The bottle was barely marked up from retail, and we'll never know if The Stonehouse has exceptionally favorable wine prices or we were served the wrong vintage on accident. Food was solid, starting with Maine lobster salad in tiny phyllo cups, a nice welcome bite. Bread basket came with pumpkin seed lavash pumpkin seed, sourdough, and rice flour rolls, with olive oil for dipping. We enjoyed a half-dozen oysters with pickled Asian pear mignonette, and Japanese yellowtail crudo with pixie tangerine, purple radish, seagrass, and shiro dashi vinaigrette. Acorn squash agnolotti were lovely, with black truffle, toasted pecans, morel mushrooms, and a goat cheese fondue. The duck a l'orange came with a show, the sauce flambéed tableside on portable burner. A lot of magic tricks on this menu, perhaps for the kids. The duck breast was good, though, over barley pilaf with Tokyo turnips, herbes de Provence, Cara Cara orange, and Grand Marnier. The herb-crusted rack of lamb was decent too, served with lamb sausage, Tuscan kale, crispy polenta, and violet mustard. For dessert, we shared the orchard Meyer lemon tart with blueberry compote and wildflower honey and lavender Chantilly. The food was a strong A-, but not worth the money or the sub-par experience. Unless you're staying on property, avoid The Stonehouse.

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    The Stonehouse Restaurant - Upstairs Stonehouse dining room

    Upstairs Stonehouse dining room

    The Stonehouse Restaurant - Syrs Famous chicken Tortilla Soup

    Syrs Famous chicken Tortilla Soup

    The Stonehouse Restaurant - One of two outside Stonehouse dining patios

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    One of two outside Stonehouse dining patios

    Summerland Beach Cafe - Curly fries: the bedsprings of fried potatoes

    Summerland Beach Cafe

    4.0(904 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$

    I stopped on a road trip and grabbed some food to go. It was ready for me by the time i got out of…read morethe bathroom so a great option to grab quick food if needed. I got the Big Tipper and the combo of jam, Brie and turkey was amazing. I will be trying to recreate this at home! The curly fries were also amazing and they gave me both ketchup and ranch for dipping. I would definitely visit again!

    I have to give two shoutouts to staff. First off Ana, who took our orders, answered our questions…read moreabout the menu so thoroughly you'd think she'd written it herself. Love when we walk into a place and they make you feel like family. This place was IT. Then we have Jose, who has been working there for 25 years traveling from his hometown in Ventura. That in itself speaks volumes about how much a worker is cared for and clearly loved. We are so thankful for creating such a memorable experience for our family. Give these two a raise The setting inside what looks like to me and I think was an old hotel, vintage artifacts and facts about the restaurant on the walls just ooze authenticity. Now moving on to the food, prices were reasonable and incredibly flavorful. My kids and I enjoyed every last bite. My husband had the ribeye and eggs, kids had the junior French toast, and don't leave without ordering the bodacious cinnamon roll (yes the hype is real). The menu is extensive but don't feel overwhelmed that just means you need to come back again and again to try it all. We most def fell in love with this breakfast spot, we have to come back for lunch because there selections also looked scrumptious. Our kids were asking the next day to go back so see you in May when we go back and visit!

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    Summerland Beach Cafe - My Cozy Corner

    My Cozy Corner

    Summerland Beach Cafe - Steak & eggs (20oz porterhouse this time!)

    Steak & eggs (20oz porterhouse this time!)

    Summerland Beach Cafe - My cozy corner

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    My cozy corner

    Bree'osh - Montecito - Croissant Breakfast Sandwich Vanilla Iced Latte

    Bree'osh - Montecito

    4.5(639 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    The good: This place is a winner. The pastries here were…read morephenomenal. They were the amongst the best I've ever had! I got the morning cinnamon roll, pain suiss chocolat, and the chocolate almond croissant. I don't know why pain au chocolat and almond croissants are usually 2 separate things but here they were combined into one pastry and of course it is as delicious as it sounds. The pain suiss was my favorite because it had a delectably crunchy and fine texture from all of the small striations on the pastry. The display for the pastries was small and didn't seem like there was an impressive spread but everything was a hit and I am sure all of the other pastries were delicious as well. They had savory menu items too. The bad: The interior is small and there are only a few high chairs. The interesting: There were plenty of spots to park when I came in the morning right in front of the store. There were also several outdoor tables for dining.

    Bree'osh is a cute bakery in Montecito to stop at for some baked goods and drinks!…read more Really friendly staff who gave us bogo on pastries in the last hour of being open for the day! Win for both of us! We gobbled up their remaining goods of the morning and got a great deal. Their grains are all from France, specializing in sourdough and hand making all their pastries. We tried the Almond Croissant and a fruit cookie which were both good. The standout is their Kouign Amann ($5.50) which you can't find everywhere! The owner of this bakery is actually from Brittany, France - the town this little delight was created in. Dominique Ansel made me fall in love with these flaky treats, and Bree'osh does the kouign amann quite well. If you've never had one before, it's similar to a croissant with brown sugar folded into a very buttery and delicious mold. Also had a solid cold brew coffee. With a few seats inside and outside on the cute outdoor sidewalk, Bree'osh is a fabulous place for a morning stop.

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    Bree'osh - Montecito - Coffee station w/ the sweetener options and creamer plus napkins and plastic silverware and stirring sticks.

    Coffee station w/ the sweetener options and creamer plus napkins and plastic silverware and stirring sticks.

    Bree'osh - Montecito - Eggs and Cheese Brioche

    Eggs and Cheese Brioche

    Bree'osh - Montecito

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    Jeannine's Bakery & Restaurant - Pancakes with a side of eggs and sausage

    Jeannine's Bakery & Restaurant

    4.3(857 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    I travel around the world empowering minds in schools and corporate spaces--and having a great time…read moredoing it. I was invited to Montecito County as a keynote speaker, where I also led several workshops and an all-day retreat. When you're doing that kind of work, sleep (and great food!) is paramount. The organizers put me up in a wonderful hotel, and just a few feet away I discovered this adorable bakery. What a gift. Let's talk food--because WOW. I ordered a breakfast burrito with crispy bacon that was absolutely delicious. I treated my daughter to a breakfast sandwich, and she wisely added avocado and crispy bacon (excellent life choice). And I cannot forget the croissant--flaky, buttery, and so good it deserved its own moment. One day I had the hashbrowns, the next day the potatoes--both were outstanding. Comfort food done right. Despite the place being busy, the service was impeccable. Yvette and Jorie were not only kind and welcoming, but incredibly patient, serving everyone with genuine smiles and care. What truly impressed me was returning the next morning before my flight back to San Francisco--and Yvette remembered my name. That speaks volumes about the caliber of people who work here. It's rare, and it matters. I look forward to being hired again in Montecito County--and when I am, I already know exactly where I'll be eating. And hey... maybe you want to hire me sometime too. Highly recommend.

    Cute stop on the way to Santa Barbara and much easier to access than the one there…read more All the staff we interacted with was super friendly and engaging. Their bathroom is outside in the plaza but easy to use. Food was ok, good but not fantastic for the price. We ordered an American breakfast with potatoes and biscuit. I really loved the multi colored potatoes and peppers! Eggs were French scrambled and perfect but the biscuit was pretty disappointing, very dry. My Arnold palmer had fresh tea and very tart lemonade. My partner's coffee came in a large mug but was just ok. My side of avocado was fresh but the strawberries in my side of fruit, not so much.

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    Jeannine's Bakery & Restaurant
    Jeannine's Bakery & Restaurant - 6.24.22 scones

    6.24.22 scones

    Jeannine's Bakery & Restaurant - Indoor seating

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    Indoor seating

    Pierre Lafond - Cacao almond latte and a Earthquake cookie. Mid bike ride snackeypoo.

    Pierre Lafond

    3.7(121 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    Just a perfect place to stop for a breakfast burrito, cappuccino, muffin and grab a few essentials…read morefor the kitchen! The house made granola is phenomenal and keeps its crunch for weeks! Lots of seating outside, as well as in a shaded grassy area on the other side of the parking lot. Nice spot for a relaxing morning coffee or post-hike smoothie. Plenty of pups to say hi to as well! Parking lot can get busy, but there is steady movement.

    I have been coming here pretty much everyday before work for a coffee and smoothie. When I call and…read moretell them my name, they know my order which I appreciated. 2 days ago, I went in as normal and the lady in the back told me that they will take care of me at the front. I got a card as well, went up and paid, & left. Yesterday when I went in a lady in the back told me the smoothie wasn't paid for. I was confused and checked my statement and gladly paid for it as the day before it appeared I was only charged for the card (not my mistake). When I went in this morning, the older lady who is usually pretty nice said to me with a few people around, "you need to pay this time". I thought that was pretty petty and unprofessional to say in front of other customers as well. Again I have been coming here for months and have spent well over $1,500 here in the last half year or so. After today I think that may change as it just isn't right to address something like that when it was a workers mistake not charging me correctly the first time around.

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    Pierre Lafond - Upstairs

    Upstairs

    Pierre Lafond - Banana muffin with almond milk cappuccino.

    Banana muffin with almond milk cappuccino.

    Pierre Lafond - Beautiful market

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    Lilac Montecito - modern_european - Updated May 2026

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