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Lucky's, Santa Barbara, CA

Lucky's

4.7 (2951)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
1279 Coast Village Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 42 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Neighborhood gem
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 2,951 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
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Steakhouse

  • California Central Coast

    Most Booked

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Overall

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Food

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Ambiance

  • Santa Barbara

    Hot spot

  • Santa Barbara

    Great for fine wines

  • Santa Barbara

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lucky's in Santa Barbara and Montecito is celebrated for its "amazing food" and "excellent service," consistently delivering a delightful dining experience. It's a "great steakhouse" with a comprehensive menu, impressive wine list, and "friendly staff." While some guests noted minor service hiccups, the "classic and refined" ambiance and consistently high-quality dishes make it a beloved spot for special occasions and repeat visits.

2,951 Reviews
  1. Mike VIP

    Las Vegas17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent restaurant. Food was impeccable and I will especially note that Karen was exceptional in her attention to our needs and wants. She was great! Thank you.

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  2. Agnes VIP

    Palm Springs4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waiter was excellent as well as food and drinks. Will definitely come back!

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  3. Anne

    Las Vegas1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    This was our first time there we had a reservation at 6 PM. The first table they offered us was right next to the kitchen where staff were going in and out constantly. I asked to be moved to another spot and they moved us to another table, which was outdoors, but probably the worst table outdoors. There were many open tables and I felt like they were not willing to give us one of those. Made me a little upset, but I didn’t wanna complain about the second table.

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  4. stephen VIP

    Central Coast6 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We were rushed $150 steak my husband ate was not good For $450 dinner I had to ask to have water refill It appears staff short because our waitress was running crazy This is the second time we’ve gone, have been satisfied. We won’t go again.

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  5. David

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are lucky to have discovered Lucky’s Restaurant. Every time we are passing through Santa Barbara we make a point to stop at Lucky’s for a fantastic meal. They never disappoint. Dave & Zoie.

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  6. Liz

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An iconic place well known locally as one of our finest restaurants. Its a steak place so have never had anything but steak here and it does not disappoint. Started with french onion soup and ended with the Grand Marnier souffle which was amazing- I always get it every time we dine here. Steaks are usually hot and cooked to perfection and service is plenty and attentive. Highly recommend.

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  7. Ann-Marie

    Los Angeles1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was terrible . It seemed like the bartender was our waiter too? The bar was packed and we were seated in the restaurant It took well over 39 minutes to get our drink order and 45 min to put our food order in. We got the order in because we colored him

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  8. Kristin VIP

    Orange County6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious! Best steak I ever had. The sweet potatoes we were also amazing. Great place for a celebration. I’ll be back next time I’m in town.

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  9. Sarah

    Los Angeles1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was exceptional and our waitress was excellent! But the rest of the wait staff seemed hurried, noisy and oblivious to our needs.

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  10. Lesley

    Seattle2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unfortunately we were seated next to a ridiculously loud party of 8. Literally screaming. But we always love the service & ambience!!

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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 2951 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. California Central Coast
  4. Santa Barbara
  5. Montecito

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 42 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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