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Lucky's, Santa Barbara, CA

Lucky's

4.7 (2974)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
1279 Coast Village Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 46 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
LUCKY'S is widely known for its exclusive selection of USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, farmer's market vegetables, no-nonsense cocktails and world class wine cellar.
For take-out, please call the restaurant.
We do not accept bar table reservations online, please call the restaurant.
For larger parties, please call or email the restaurant directly.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Leonard Schwartz
  • Neighborhood
    Montecito
  • Cross street
    Olive Mill Road
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet parking at Dinner. Street parking at Brunch. <br />
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 2,974 people are saying

Lucky's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Steakhouse

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Ambiance

  • Santa Barbara

    Hot spot

  • Santa Barbara

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lucky's in Montecito offers an "outstanding" dining experience with "exceptional" food quality and "attentive service." Guests enjoy a diverse menu that includes "perfectly prepared" steaks and seafood, complemented by a "superb" wine list. The ambiance is "classic and refined," making it ideal for special occasions or a relaxing meal.
2,974 Reviews
  1. Elizabeth

    Los Angeles1 review

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Server charged us for another tables dinner and added other items that we did not order!!!!! Double check receipt!

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  2. Robert VIP

    Los Angeles49 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I was very excited to dine at Lucky's for dinner. I have had weekend breakfast and loved it. Unfortunately, for dinner, I would say it was very average and not worth the price. The bar area is fantastic. I had a pre dinner cocktail. Excellent. For dinner - our waitress was a bit too friendly and distracted. She did miss one of our items, but it was quickly corrected. The appetizers - Lucky salad, shrimp cocktail and artichoke were all OK - nothing special or spectacular. They charge $20 for 1 artichoke. Uneventful. Compared to Houstons/Honor Bar - no comparison. Not worth the price. The shrimp cocktail are huge - but did not have the right texture. The salad was good. For entree we had the porterhouse and it was cooked well - nice steak - but not special. There was no real flavor. They brought a variety of sauces. The red wine sauce and bearnaise were delicious. I just expected more from the steak. The sides - were good. The standout were the truffle gratin potatoes. That was exceptional. All in all - dinner for 4 with 4 cocktails, no dessert, shared entree was nearly $500 - excluding tip. I never mind the price - what I care about is did I receive value for the price. I would say - NO. I will definitely be back for breakfast - but will likely pass for dinner service.

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  3. Dianne

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    French Onion soup- Artichoke ( roasted) +it’s incredible sauce 😋 Yes, Chilean sea bass was delicious at the steakhouse too!

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  4. Kip VIP

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated our anniversary with brunch at Lucky's, and everything was spectacular! From the fresh bread served with two outstanding house-made jams to the Classic Eggs Benedict, every detail was perfect. The English muffin was toasted just right, adding a delightful crunch, the ham was generously portioned, and the egg was perfectly cooked. The hashbrowns were equally impressive—extra crispy without being overdone, exactly as we ordered. The complimentary anniversary dessert was a sweet, special touch that capped off our wonderful meal. We’ll definitely be back!

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  5. Lewis

    Austin2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Watch your bill, they will up charge you on cocktails by adding charges like Tito’s up or $rocks. Three Tito’s were on my bill for $88. The waiter took back the check and fixed it but only if you look at your bill. Watch out cause they do it at the bar also. What a scam!!!

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  6. Chris

    Tahoe / Reno Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated our 20th anniversary from the back corner table. Our service and food were on point. Definitely will be back when we’re in the area.

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  7. Jason

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Classic steak place in the heart of Montecito. Like to go here for special occasions.

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  8. Nettie

    California Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nothing better than Luckys. Great drinks, food and service! Always perfect ❤️

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  9. Jerry VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Typically meals are Outstanding. Maybe just an off night

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  10. Barbara

    California Central Coast7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great gents night out… Lucky’s never disappoints!

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FAQs

Lucky's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 565-7540.

Lucky's is rated 4.7 stars by 2974 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 46 times today
Google Map for Lucky's

1279 Coast Village Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Olive Mill Road
  • Neighborhood
    Montecito
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet parking at Dinner. Street parking at Brunch. <br />
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Leonard Schwartz
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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