Went for my birthday with family. It was classic steakhouse menu...and exactly what I wanted. The filet was cooked exactly right. The creamed spinach was delicious. Friendly and accommodating staff (i.e. they put up with the kids). p.s. The Manhattan was pretty bad, but there was a lot of it...so after a little while it didn't matter. read more

Place was very busy so we ate at the bar. Lots of regulars. Martini was good. Great selection of sauce with the steak. read more

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Favorite place in the entire world! Anytime relatives come into town, we start at Lucky's and the service is had to beat !! Highly recommend for casual or a special occasion! read more

Superb food experience every time. This has always been one of my go to restaurants when I need guaranteed good food and good service.

Came on Valentine's Day to enjoy a nice dinner. The bread and butter is to die for. We could not stop indulging with the unlimited carbs. I ordered the Lucky's salad and especially enjoyed the shrimp, avocado and goat cheese. We all had a great conversation and meal; the waiters were quick coming around every time we sipped our waters to fill them back up. We opted out for dessert but got to see some delicious looking ones at the table near us. My friend ordered an entree and the Mac & Cheese... quite cheesy and filling. read more

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We celebrated our first wedding anniversary at Lucky's in Montecito, and it was an awesome experience. Our server, Caroline, was absolutely amazing--attentive, friendly, and went above and beyond to make our night perfect. We started with the oysters, French onion soup, and Caesar salad, and each dish was delicious. They even split everything onto separate plates and bowls for us, which was such a thoughtful touch. For the main course, we shared the filet with mushrooms and mashed potatoes--every bite was to die for! I would recommend to other diners that we ordered our steak medium rare and it came out more medium, still delicious but just for your information. To top it all off, they surprised us with a sundae that had "Happy Anniversary" written on it, making the evening even more memorable. And I have to mention the dirty martini--it was a 10/10, one of the best I've ever had. Lucky's made our anniversary celebration so special, and we can't wait to come back! read more

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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

Love Lucky's. There's a great energy from the moment you walk in until the time you leave. The service is truly top-notch, and the food is consistently delicious and comforting. You'd be hard-pressed to find a more traditional and flavorful matzo ball soup anywhere in California. I've visited both locations many times and have enjoyed everything I've ordered, including the French onion soup, lamb chops, chili, New York strip, filet mignon, and potato skins. The escargot, lightly breaded fried calamari, and skinny onion rings are also standouts. They make an excellent dirty martini and offer a very nice wine list to round out the experience. read more

Lucky's in Montecito is an absolute gem! The vibe is super friendly and welcoming, and the staff makes you feel right at home. The food is amazing - from steaks to seafood, everything's delicious. It's the perfect spot for a relaxing night out with great drinks and good company. TRY the Mr. Lucky's cocktail it's so refreshing. I changed out the tequila for vodka ) Highly recommend! 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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Steaks weren't as tender but still had a great taste. The potatoes and onion rings were delicious. Ambiance and service were great. It would be best if the server wouldn't be too bossy to the other gentleman to do his work. Like refill waters and bring more bread. It was like in front of us kinda awkward. But overall great service. I hope the tip is split amongst the guy who helps the servers. read more

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

Food was fabulous, device was outstanding and a very good wine list! We will definitely return!

The food was amazing, and rose to our expectations. The service was continuous, very responsive to our needs. The vibe was lively yet relaxed. Overall excellent experience. read more

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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After coming here for decades and being served always incredibly good food and drinks by elite professionals, their bar has been taken over by young unprofessional punks. Sergio was particularly distasteful. Please train your team in hospitality or hire more professional workers. The service used to be one of our favorite aspects of visiting. read more

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

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 have been going to Lucky's since 2012. Everything had always been spot on and perfect. Then came Xmas Eve 2025. The Dos Pueblos Abalone were completely turned. Inedible. Then their $170 make-up steak was crap. Any offer to comp the meal? NO. Never going back. read more

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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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 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

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

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

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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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

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The service was outstanding and ambiance and dining experience also equally amazing! Having walked around downtown Santa Barbara all day we could not wait for our reservations here for dinner as we were referred to dine here by a few of our friends that had frequented the Santa Barbara area. We each ordered appetizers and perfectly cooked steaks. I think the only thing I would have wanted a little more salt on the steak to enhance it. Even the spicy garlic butter wasn't enough. Perhaps a sauce for the steak next time? A side for each and a generously poured glass of wine and mixed drink. Let me tell you, I wish there was more than two of us so we could try all the things!-especially all the potatoes! We look forward to coming back here for dinner next time we are in the Santa Barbara/ Montecito area for a great dinner with equally awesome service. read more

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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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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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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

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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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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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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