Lucky's has lost its charm and its once great atmosphere. What was once a staple of great food, good drinks and random locals, has devolved into an odd scene of attention grabbing wannabes and mediocre food. The burger, now some $32 was once considered the best in town, now it's downright terrible. The bun, dry and enormous, the patty (smaller than it used to be, and seldom cooked correctly) and the fries, now served cold. The menu is stale, and hasn't been updated in a decade. The worst part? The attitude of the host staff who reek of envy, celebrity worship and cheap cologne. Thankfully there are now a dozen new and much better restaurants in Montecito to try. Lucky's is over. Unless you're a tourist or a hapless social media influencer. Is there anything worse than a self focused person, loudly talking into their phone at a restaurant? You'll find them at Lucky's fighting for attention. read more

I came to Santa Barbara for a business trip, and asked locals what was a great steakhouse. Luckys was named several times so after that I had to try. So glad I did and this now may become my goto stop if I'm in the area. A local moderate steakhouse where locals go and certainly a great place where you can see lots of "drama" given the clientele within the city. For me this is a joy as a tourist because it gives something to talk about with other locals on top of being great food and service. Atmosphere: A moderate steakhouse with a bit of that classic hollywood feel. Definitely has seen it's share of celebrities. As stated above, a lot of locals come out and with it being a very rich town, lots of good stories are to be overheard. For me this was basically dinner and a show since the crowd can get a bit crazy but they are very friendly regardless. It is very entertaining to just watch people let loose, especially if you get just be a fly on the wall and listen/watch Food: Steaks steaks steaks. They have many other options too such as cheesy potatoes and salads. All delicious, but as I said the speciality is steaks. Both my visits I ended up getting a ribeye, marinated in different ways. Perfection, got that right medium rare cook and well seasoned. Simple as that. Service: The staff is a big seller for me. Both times I've went all the bartenders were very busy but great to talk to since they're also witnessing the drama happening. Mike in particular I remember, being very gracious to me while other patrons put on a show. Again so besides being an amazing steak house, this really gave me the feel of the local town spot where the community gathers and lets loose. I certainly will try to come back to hear what stories are to be heard/made. read more

My boyfriend and I had a date night here last night and the service was phenomenal. We were an hour late for our reservation due to traffic, but they seated us right away. We shared the abalone and smoked salmon apps. The abalone is to die for, my mouth is watering just thinking about it. He ordered the bone-in filet medium rare and said it was incredible. I ordered the SB chilled crab, but didn't realize I would have to crack it and I didn't feel the amount of meat was worth the price. I also ordered Brussels sprouts for us to share. I should've asked how they were cooked, because I was expecting crispy with Basalmic for example, but they were served plain and I think they were steamed. Overall, we had a wonderful experience. I strongly recommend making a reservation and visiting this establishment. Thank you! read more

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Amazing food and service. Always accommodating, even when super busy. My go to in town for a martini and any kind of meat dish!

I did not enjoy our Christmas Eve brunch here. For one, it was my Birthday which my husband told our waitress no less than three times before it registered. Two, the bloody mary I ordered spicy with extra olives came mild with one olive. Three, the non meat items were sparse and not thoughtfully created. Four, my eggs Benedict, Ca style, had raw, not even seared thick non ripe tomato and raw spinach. Also it was early and they were super slow still. There was one waiter, a fellow, who swooped in and made it a reasonably nice experience, but the waitress, forget about it, and the food was blah at best. read more

原来这里藏着好吃的牛排！！！芭芭拉竟然也有难停车的区域，绕了一圈后无奈选择门口的代泊，没想到是免费的！今日份惊喜+1。从接待到服务都让人感觉很舒服，店里的环境也整洁大气，摆盘简单，清淡的调味更是让好感度直线飙升 【餐前包】 散发着浓郁的麦香味，吃起来却差点意思。复烤的火候十分到位，外皮酥脆的恰到好处。内部组织看过去不错，但是口感太软，缺少一些弹性。搭配的黄油抹酱很优秀，香而不腻，软化程度也合适，涂抹顺滑 BBQ Pork Baby Back Ribs 【烤猪肋排】 菜量惊人，火候完美，整体以瘦肉为主，肉质细嫩且弹牙，用锋利的牛排刀可以轻松切下，口感结合了：易脱骨+拉扯感+有嚼劲。烧烤酱汁给足了惊喜，质地浓稠，偏甜的口，又提味又解腻 Filet Mignon Pepper Steak, 10oz., with Cognac 【胡椒菲力】 一口惊艳，外皮焦香，3分熟的口感正合适，肉质细嫩且紧实。大颗的黑胡椒又香又辣，搭配干邑白兰地+牛排原汁熬成的酱，质地介于清爽和浓稠之间，能够完美地包裹牛肉。整体不咸不油，吃到最后一口都不会腻！！！ Roasted Baby Beets 【烤迷你甜菜根】 口感软绵细腻，调味清淡，着重突出食材自带的甜味 Roasted Brussels Sprouts 【烤孢子甘蓝】 有失水准，孢子甘蓝特有的苦味和煤油味充斥着整个口腔。还好调味依旧在线，而且完全不会油腻 Broccolini with Garlic and Chilis 【烤甜柑西兰花】 偏脆口的熟度，蔬菜自带的甘甜非常突出，依旧保持了清淡的调味，若隐若现的辣和偶尔吃到的烤辣椒籽很加分，让整体无聊的搭配多了一点小惊喜 Lemon Drop 【柠檬糖鸡尾酒】 冰块撞击雪克壶的声音逐渐靠近，注意力一下就被吸引，随之而来的是一支杯口沾满砂糖的扇形高脚杯。服务员在桌边甩着雪克壶，酒液快速填满杯子，分量是真大！表现很好的经典款鸡尾酒，酸甜平衡，顺口的同时保持了浓郁的酒香 read more

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Montecito is one of my all-time favorite towns in the whole country so the scenery is unbeatable, and the food quality and taste is great, as well as the ambience inside, but service and pricing is definitely a 3-4/5. This is coming from someone who lives in Los Angeles and is used to overpaying for meals. $99 for a 12 ounce filet mignon is just really unreasonable. $78 for sole is also really unfair in a seafood town. I have been to their Malibu location as well, and it looks very similar in design and clientele but again the strange pricing remains. As mentioned it's located in a quieter part of town with no dedicated parking lot but there is ample street parking that is free surrounding the entire restaurant. It's quite small on the inside so it fills up quick and has a very classic Hollywood look to it. Filled of pictures of famous people and local scenery all around the walls. It feels like you're in a boutique hotel lobby versus a restaurant. Our server was very polite, but extremely slow in terms of checking in on us and bringing refills. As mentioned, the food quality is good, but the pricing is just insane. Because of this, I adjusted what I usually order. I started off with the tomato and sweet onions starter and it was great, but literally one tomato for $16. One tomato! Next we shared the Lucky's Chili, which I've had before, and love every time. The meat chunks in there is what makes it great. Again though for $22 this is extremely expensive chili. For my entrée I chose the 10 ounce filet mignon for $84, which was cooked perfectly and tasted great, just way overpriced. We got the skinny onion rings as a side and those were really good and I definitely would recommend anyone ordering them. Finally, we topped off our meal with my favorite dessert: a soufflé. It was a bit mushy and not the best one that I've had, even not the best I had on this weekend trip to Santa Barbara. I would not recommend it. Overall a pretty nice meal, but very overpriced and our dessert really was not as great as I'd hoped. I would recommend to some people, but to most I feel that it is way overpriced for what you get in return. This part of town does not have many options in terms of dining so I am sure it will remain popular, just hope they adjust their wild pricing. read more

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I came here for my last birthday and had a tragic experience, no fault of the server/service - that part was actually good. Just a real let down/bummer from the cooks :( I ordered a medium rare steak with a toothpick placed in my order to confirm it "rare", it proceeded to me extremely blackened/burnt... well well done, no red or blood at all. As much as I didn't want to I brought it up with the waiter and he took it back without even asking because of how bad it was and how badly he felt (even though it really wasn't his fault). The next steak they brought out was somehow worse... it was so chewy, red, and bloody that I could not even chew/digest it. Neither could it be finished and after I cut into it I think the server again noticed the issue so he tried to make up for it on our tab instead. It also took a really long time for the second plate to even get back to us, group was done with their dishes by that time... Again, he compensated us on the bill for the occasion, delay, and unfortunateness but was just a real let down - used to hear great things about this place. Plus, my favorite food is steak ... but think my experience was just too downhill to ever want to return to be honest :(( read more

Lucky's Steak House in Montecito is a lovely dining experience with a varied menu. I ordered the bone-in filet, that I asked to prepared to be medium (although it was more on the rare side), showcased both tenderness and flavor. The shoestring onion rings added a crispy touch, while the giant shrimp cocktail & hamachi delivered a succulent seafood indulgence. Sides like mushrooms , spinach, and asparagus were well-prepared, and enhanced the overall meal. The ambiance and service contribute to a solid 4/5 rating, making it a recommendable spot for anyone who wants a more upscale meal with very well prepared food. read more

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We came here to celebrate our first anniversary and it was a total disappointment regarding the service. We had an early reservation and we were seated right next to the hostess when there were open tables all over the place. Our anniversary was never once acknowledged when it was in the notes. Cocktails: Blueberry Patch - $19 & Old Fashioned - $18 - The Blueberry Patch tasted like pure alcohol. On one hand, you felt like you received your money's worth but it was awful tasting. Appetizer: Fried Calamari - $26 - Very average tasting. Entree: New York Steak with Roquefort - $93 - My husband enjoyed it. The roquefort is so flavor-forward that the taste lingers in your mouth for a long time. Lucky Salad ($25) added Salmon ($42) - This was incredibly underwhelming for the price. Sides: Creamed Spinach - $16 Mashed Potato - $15 read more

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My doctor said "red meat every two weeks, cut back on carbs, cut back on alcohol". Guess what? It worked. I'm BMI "normal". But it makes me anxious when I'm due for a steak. Lucky's is where I'm happy to go for my two week fix. Gigantic martini, excellent chopped salad, porterhouse for two (perfectly lightly salted and exactly medium rare), glass of wine, nice sautéed spinach, split a fruit crumble and ice cream dessert. Uber home. Seriously. I think their martini glass holds about a quart of loudmouth juice. Decor, service all best of class. It's expensive. Really expensive. But still a great value. See you in two weeks. read more

This was a "not planning on dinner on the expense budget" kind of place, with lunch closing in on $60 without liquor. Downtown montecito the restaurant was cute and awesome. I sat in a nice shaded area. There is a sidewalk then a bit of a outdoor area (post covid used to be parking spots). Overall it was cute and perfect temperature (as normal here) We started with nice awesome bread. The bread was as good as bread as I've had in recent history. Crusty on the outside, warm soft inside. The tea was amazing (which was unsweetened). It was yummy, and I am very mixed on tea. . .but this was perfect. I started with a mushroom bisque, which was not appealing looking (grey) but it was amazing tasting. A great cup to start. The open steak sandwich (they allowed a mix of onion rings and fries) was a great lunch item. The steak was nice, slightly charred on outside but mine (which was medium) was a little more cooked than I expected (but maybe my fault?) The service was also amazing, which I would hope from the place of this caliber. All in all, I recommend it. read more

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Great food and great drinks. Mikey kills it at the bar! Does tend to get busy but that's a good thing.

Amazing food. Great service by David which served our table tonight. My daughter mentioned to them about my bday and they served a very delicious desert. read more

So good! We had the crudo, filet mignon with the peppercorn sauce, broccolini, and the sundae for dessert. Cocktails and wine were incredible as well. The service was very good. The vibe was lively/fun, and not stuffy at all like most steakhouses. Lots of couples and groups. read more

They have several places with similar menus. The food is good, not stellar but worth a repeat visit. Everyone liked it

This spot sure is an experience! The lighting and fire place was giving a old Hollywood movie ambiance. I came for a birthday dinner and our reservation was at 9:15pm. The group ordered drinks at the bar while our table was getting ready. Their drinks are known for their heavy pours. We were tucked into the corner by the wines. It was cozy as we were a group of 6 ladies. We ordered apps and our entrees. Our server was great, he talked us through the menu options and recommendations. I shared the Baby Back ribs with my sister because we both wanted ribs and the server informed us that it was their largest order. This is certainly a restaurant where you splurge. Over all we ate and drank good that evening. read more

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Went for my birthday dinner. The burger here is amazing, most gourmet burger you can imagine. Salad was ok, for $19 salad with no meat, I'd expect a little more pop. Soufflé was not their forte, very eggy. The pork bbq is massive so it is enough to share between a table. I think you just have to chose wisely on the menu ;) Ambience is quaint and intimate. read more

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To be clear, you aren't going to the best steakhouse there is, but you're going for an always-solid experience. Staff is very friendly and the menu has something for everyone (meat-lovers and meat-haters alike). The food is always solid and they've changing specials which usually have some exciting options. It's a tad louder inside, but they do have a small number of outdoor tables too. There's a separate bar area and overall it's a lively spot. In short: Can't go wrong! read more

Such great food and service! I ordered Sliced Filet Mignon Open Face Sandwich which was delicious read more

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Fantastic, All the time. the Joe's or Morton's of Santa Barbara. Service is attentive

My dad took me and my fiancé here for a celebration of recent accomplishments. I was ambiguous about coming since I'm not a steak person and don't typically like steak house atmospheres, however it ended up being the best night with such quality food. This place helped create a special memory for me, and now I have an appreciation and soft spot for Lucky's. I would expect that to be the biggest compliment to a business owner: that their restaurant created an environment for memories to me made. That's Lucky's! My fiancé and dad had the best steaks of their lives. I devoured the sweet potato fries they were so good. As were the regular fries. My dad doesn't enjoy fries but he loved these ones. The ribs were so freaking good I wish my stomach could have been bigger to eat more. I thought I was only going to get a short stack too since that tends to be what pricey places do, but NO, I got two huge racks!!! I have food for the week. I came in with high expectations since they charge a pretty penny, and I left feeling it was well worth it. They live up to the expectations that come with those prices. read more

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we requested a specific outdoor table for lunch, a special occasion. When we arrived, our table was taken. We waited indoors with a glass of wine, for them to hurry a party on the patio, but not our requested table.Not coming back. No way to treat a regular. The people occupying our requested table were still there after we left. An altogether disappointing experience for a restaurant of this caliber. read more

Delicious! I ordered the brioche French toast and a the blueberry cocktail. Our host and waiter were great. Our food came very quickly. We ate under the tent, which was nice and quiet with a great light breeze. We would easily eat there again. read more

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Our date night for our anniversary was amazing and we had great attention from the management to make the night special. We appreciate their responsiveness to issues that made the night great. Thank you read more

Absolutely worth the visit! We dined in for dinner and loved our experience. Our server left us alone for most of our time (which we actually prefer but I can see some people thinking there was a lack of service) and the food was amazing. Since it was our first time we shared all of our plates. A few stand out sides id recommend are the onion rings (half order is more than enough for two people!) and the seasonal snow peas! We look forward to dining here again read more

Try the eggs Benedict with steak in the morning it is spectacular, located right in the heart of Montecito this is a must try restaurant. read more

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Absolute best service, and the steaks are so good too. We were surprised to see escargot on the menu, we were feeling adventurous & loved it! We went here for my fiancés birthday, yelp has it rated $$$$ and I'd agree it's definitely a special occasion spot. We definitely will be back :) read more

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Lucky's is a Santa Barbara staple. It's my family's go to Christmas eve tradition, celebratory brunch, or cozy dinner spot. A perfect ambiance, large menu, and strong drinks. Pre-covid times, we love to get a high top in the bar area. Our favorite server Guy makes the whole experience- ask him to tell you a story if you're lucky enough to have him. Ever is another great staff member whom we always enjoy seeing. Some favorite items - Escargot - Sugar Snap Peas - Matzah Ball Soup - Mashed Potatoes - Filet Mignon - Sliced Steak Salad - Dover Sole - Surf n Turf For dessert you have to get the Grand Marnier Soufflé. Order it prior to your meal, as it takes a while to prepare but it's always worth it. They also have some of the best martinis and cosmos in town. During the most recent Socal closures we've ordered to go a few times and the quality is somehow always just as good as in dining in person. Santa Barbara wouldn't be the same without Lucky's. Can't wait to be back in person! read more

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It's an old school, higher-end steakhouse with attentive staff and great food. We had a private area for our party, which was really cool, but I don't feel like we got the full experience. We all thoroughly enjoyed our meals and time here, though, so I'd absolutely recommend it. read more

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Really delicious food and super great service. Complimentary valet parking and nicely done outside dining with heat lamps to keep comfortable. What else needs to be said? The grilled salmon was perfectly prepared. I ordered some brussel sprouts that were slightly grilled and tasty. They had an extensive wine list and a good selection of wine by the glass. It was just a delightful evening. read more

Luckys Steakhouse - King Salmon grilled - Steakhouses Near Me - Montecito, California

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You must experience Lucky's when you are in Santa Barbara. Have been coming here for years & it never disappoints. Great food, phenomenal service (our waitress this weekend has been there since opening) & the ambiance is money. Start with a Manhattan (rye). Best ever. Lucky's salad next. Everyone had steak this visit. All perfectly cooked & delish. I love blue cheese crumbles & red wine sauce on mine. 3 sides hash browns, creamed corn & mushrooms paired perfectly. We also brought some of our own wine, that was happily decanted. This place is the best! read more

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My second bday I've celebrated here and does not disappoint !!! It was incredibly delicious. Calamari is always my first choice of appetizer it's a must !!! I also had creamed spinach, aged ny steak, baked potato , surf and turf with a petit filet mignon... DROOLING!!! It's just so good. Nevertheless, service is a PLUS ! You can come here for any occasion or just for a drink ! Which I had a lemon drop, theirs is amazing !!!! I would love to come here often if I lived nearby. read more

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We had a wonderful dinner at this establishment. The atmosphere was perfect for conversation and enjoyable dining. We decided to share all of our food choices, family style, so we indulged in the filet mignon stroganoff, salmon, and au gratin potatoes with truffle sauce. We enjoyed dirty and espresso martinis followed up with some tasty glasses of Châteauneuf-du-Pape! Will be back here the next time we're in the area! read more

Luckys Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Montecito, California

During these crazy pandemic times we high-tailed it to Montecito to check out Coast Village Road, and found that Lucky's Steakhouse is well prepared with outside dining and are following all the recent pandemic guidelines. On another beautiful SB night we got a nice table outside, and were greeted by our server "Five-0," who took very good care of us. He made numerous suggestions that were spot-on. Starting with cocktails and a delicious French Rose, we then moved on to appetizers of Gianni's Escargot, and Giant Shrimp Cocktail. "Five-0" was then very helpful with his suggestions of Steak and sides. We thoroughly enjoyed the Bone-In Rib Chop, accompanied by Hash Brown Potatoes with Gruyere Cheese, and Snap Peas. And just when we thought things couldn't get any better, "Five-0" brought over The Salty Turtle Sundae . . . delicious! Conveniently located on Coast Village Road, in-between Montecito Inn and The Honor Bar, and across the street from Los Arroyos and the Folded Hills Tasting Room. read more

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Really great food with fun atmosphere. Shrimp cocktail is jumbo and the steaks are great. Expensive, but a great treat read more

Lovely patio, one very good vegan dish, spotty service (2 Green Stars) We got a table on the patio outside Lucky's but it took quite a long time to get served and there were further delays later (and discrepancies in service, compared to neighboring tables). The guy who brought the food seemed angry about something the way he barked out the dish names, asking which dish was for whom. Our main server was friendly though, which made up for his tardiness :-) The veggie burger was good, although the blue cheese was a little too salty. I had high expectations for Herbie's potato skins (as I love potato skins) but they were a bit disappointing. However, the Japanese sautéed tofu dish was very good and this helped elevate the experience to memorable. Chef Leonard Schwartz describes the dish as follows: "Composed of fresh baby spinach sautéed lightly in extra virgin olive oil and topped with slices of firm marinated tofu and wok-cooked shitake mushrooms and green onions, surrounded in a Japanese vinaigrette flavored with sesame oil, ginger, garlic, brown sugar, and lime juice." We had a guest request a vegan dish about a year and a half ago, and that's when I put together the tofu dish," he said. Well, I'm glad you had one guest who cares about the planet! (And props to the chef too.) I'm giving Lucky's only 2 Green Stars for social and environmental impact, for these simple reasons: · Lucky's menu is meat-focused. It would be great if Lucky's made a stand and adapted its menu a little to help out with our climate crisis, not to mention mitigating deforestation and putting an end animal cruelty and the insidious negative impact that the meat industry has on society. You did a great job with the tofu and spinach dish, so keep going! · No information is provided on food sourcing. Where does it come from? Are the eggs pasture-raised? Is the tofu organic? Communication of these things actually matter, even for something vegan like tofu, which ranges from industrially-farmed GM soy that's sprayed with bee-killing neonics to one of the most sustainable products on the planet (more here: https://greenstarsproject.org/2019/06/13/sustainable-tofu-brands-soy-deforestation-ethics/) read more

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Celebrated our Anniversary there and we loved the service, food and excellent Martini's! Best restaurant in Santa Barbara! If you're from out of town.. don't miss a great dining experience here! read more

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There's no place like Lucky's. If I had to describe Lucky!s with one word it would be, home. The food and staff are amazing. The management in particular always goes out of their way to make my friends Spencer and Heidi and their children feel special. Highly recommend visiting here. This is an iconic restaurant and should not be missed! read more

We had a terrible experience at Lucky's last night in Montecito. We were looking forward to a nice dinner out, but we ended up with a stressful and underwhelming experience mostly due to our waiter. He was extremely unwelcoming from the start and I've never been so pressured to order that fast in my life. We hadn't even had a chance to look at the menu so we just ordered our drinks. The drinks came and he pressured us again to order so we quickly chose an appetizer. He seemed very put out we had not yet chosen our entree. Mind you, we haven't even had a sip of our drinks yet! Before the appetizer came, he was back again, pressuring us to order. I finally said "we are trying to decide. I understand the pressures of having to turn the table, but we haven't even been here 15 minutes." He mumbled something about "that's not it" and walked away... only to come back again in 2 minutes with the same stern "you better order now" look on his face. It got to the point where I was visibly stressed out, scanning the menu to try to quickly pick something. They have a large menu plus a full page of specials. I ended up just choosing anything so he would go away. On a positive note, the food was very good, though we felt we didn't really have time to enjoy it. Particularly the pepper steak and the hamachi crudo. Also the rest of the staff (servers, bus boys) were all lovely and kind. Our waiter needed to learn more from them. I'm getting mad while I write this. I don't ever want to be made to feel like that at a restaurant again. Especially when spending that kind of money for dinner. What an absolute waste. read more