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    The Honor Bar

    4.3 (839 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Gohar K.

    I had a great dinner with my husband and son here at The Honor Bar. I have been wanting to try this place out for a while now and finally got a chance. There is always a long wait on weekends. The customer service was welcoming and friendly. We ordered fries, the cheeseburger, the chicken sandwich and a salad. Everything tasted amazing. The ambiance was fun also. Overall a great place to eat while in Montecito.

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    Alisa W.

    Love this place!! Drinks are delicious and very strong. The smoked trout dip and smoked salmon appetizer are my favorites and enough for a small meal. Added the warm kale panzenella to round it out with the veggies. This salad is served warm and is full of flavors: lemon, Parmesan, and pickled onions. Delicious!! I always come back when I'm in town.

    Bar area. Vibe. Energy. Love it!!
    Jamie S.

    Always a great experience here. Quick service. Friendly smiles. Food is consistent. I would say I miss the Athletic Brewing Copper. Now they serve a citric focused Kolsch from Best Day brewing. Oh well. I like the salads here. Salmon. Prime rib sandwich. And recently we discovered the trout dip. Make sure you use the green sauce. Fries always good to start and those Deviled eggs baby.

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    Adrienne H.

    Great ambiance and service as expected at any Hillstone establishment. Food came out promptly and was hot and fresh. You must get the chicken sandwich and a martini.

    Filet cooked perfect Med-Rare with Fries and a glass of Challen Pinot. Excellent pairing!
    Jim P.

    First time in. Classy bar with two and four seater booths around the outside. Not a big place but they do have additional seating outside. We had the smoked salmon appetizer which was very good and not over sized. Tony wife had the Kale salad with Rotisserie Chicken which was fantastic. (See pic) I had the Filet with Fries, cooked Med-Rate and paired it with a glass of the Challenge Pinto Noir. It was cooked perfectly and was a reasonable portion. (See pic) We sat at the bar to bypass the wait and the service from our tender was excellent! I missed out on the sandwich of the day which was Carnitas, which was a bummer. I will try again soon. Cheers!

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    Katherine S.

    Now I get what all the gab is about this place! The drinks and food did not disappoint!! Great location relaxed ambiance inside and out. Our waitress was sweet and kind and demonstrated great service! Crisp martini was exactly how it was described and the French dip was perfect in every bite!! Will be back again!

    Crispy chicken sandwich
    Nis J.

    Been to a few restaurants in Montecito and Honor Bar will always have a special place in my heart. Food is always 100% delicious and freshly made. I may be overreacting but the spaghetti and chicken meatballs is the best pasta I've ever had. Their crispy chicken sandwich is amazing as well. The waitress and hostess had amazing customer service. Service was quick to get seated and wait only took about 10-20 mins. The food took about 15 mins. For a Sunday evening dinner that's pretty good. Outdoor seating was great too. Overall ambiance was homey. I've been here and will be back again and again

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    Diana L.

    The service is excellent and attentive from the wait time until the check came. We went during the lunch time rush but were seated promptly. We ordered a beverage while waiting. They have both outdoor and indoor seating as well as a full bar. The dip duo queso appetizer is perfect to share. This is guacamole and the other dip is cheese and jalapeño. Not too spicy. The honor burger was delicious and can request temperature cook for the meat. The other sandwiches looked delicious and don't forget to order fries!

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    Food and service was amazing! Order the dip duo! Roy, the manager was lovely and Kevin, our server was wonderful!

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    Both the prime rib beef dip with fantastic au jus and the crispy chicken sandwich are top notch and available to go without a long wait

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    This place is a true gem Luke and Reece were amazing!! The French dip was chefs kiss The Bloody Mary was delicious too. I give it 9.5

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    Great ambience, excellent service, classic menu with interesting options across the board. Nice view of the mountains. Loved it here!

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    Love this place. Well trained staff, good food and upbeat atmosphere. The wait is long but they get you in. Cheers!

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    Is it ok to have a dog on the patio outside?

    Yes

    Will you be open the week of thanksgiving?

    This place is always full of happy people. There is ample outdoor seating. My guess is they will be open the same as the rest of the year.

    Is there a Children's Menu?

    Hi Chrissy, we do not have a children's menu.

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