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Lucky's, Santa Barbara, CA

Lucky's

4.7 (2993)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
1279 Coast Village Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
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

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What 2,993 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 is celebrated for its "amazing food" and "friendly service." Known for its weekend brunch, guests enjoy complimentary beverages and diverse menu options. The "classic steakhouse" ambiance and "attentive staff" make it a favorite for special occasions. While some find it pricey, most patrons appreciate the quality and atmosphere.
2,993 Reviews
  1. Jacqueline

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, the steaks were cooked to perfection and

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  2. Sarah VIP

    Utah1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    always a good time at lucky’s! enjoy sitting outside on terrace, in particular during nice weather. service outstanding!

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  3. Marta

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    We came to Lucky’s to celebrate a friend’s birthday, so we were hoping for a special experience—but overall, it fell a bit short. The hostess gave off a judgmental vibe, which unfortunately set a less-than-welcoming tone right from the start. Thankfully, our server Rudy was excellent—warm, attentive, and really made an effort to take care of us, which we appreciated. The food was solid, but given the steep prices, it didn’t quite match up in terms of value—especially when compared to places like Joe’s in Las Vegas, where you get more bang for your buck. Also worth noting: parking is a nightmare. There’s virtually none, and that added unnecessary hassle to what should’ve been a fun, celebratory evening. All in all, the night was still enjoyable thanks to good company and Rudy’s service, but I wouldn’t rush back.

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  4. Yvonne

    California Central Coast10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Today I took my daughter to lunch for her birthday. The staff was great, attentive, and polite. The food as usual was great and it made our time together on her special day wonderful.

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  5. Doug VIP

    Los Angeles57 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We have had dinner here several times. This was not the best. The steaks have always been good but tried the stroganoff. It was just okay. I would call it more of a reconstructive version. It was more of a filet beef and mushrooms in a brown sauce with a pile of noodles with sour cream in the middle. Not the traditional stroganoff I am used too. Just didn't have alot of flavor, tender but not rich and flavorful. My wife had the New York with the half and half fries and onion rings. Steak was great but fries and rings were just warm. Overall disappointing for a restaurant we normally enjoy.

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  6. Steven

    California Central Coast2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The quintessential steakhouse -- still one of the best in town .....

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  7. Robert VIP

    Los Angeles50 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I just LOVE Lucky's for their weekend Brunch. You get complimentary orange juice or prosecco with your meal. The menu has plenty of options. I had the french toast which came with berries, whipped cream and syrup...just DELICIOUS!! Definitely go....it is nice, the people are friendly and attentive and the food is really good.

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  8. Robert

    Denver / Colorado11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waiter didn’t check on us after our food arrived. The first time my daughter’s steak came out it was cold. We had to flag someone down to get it warmed up. Steak came back and was medium rare. My daughter had ordered it medium to medium well. If our waiter had checked in on us it wouldn’t have taken so long to finally get her a steak she could eat. When we were almost done he came to our table and hurriedly said I’m going to take care of you for all these issues with your steak. He never came back! A random waitress came to our table when we were finished and brought us our check. The waiter did nothing for us!

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  9. Scott

    Denver / Colorado3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    As a couple who spends a lot of $ going out to eat, we are not sure how Lucky's gets away with the pricing, service and food quality that they do. Granted it was graduation weekend, but a meal like this should not matter. The goat cheese salad was a handful of -leaf- lettuce, lightly dressed, with a single slab of coated goat cheese. I think it was in the mid $20s. The sauces and deserts were good, but with all of the new great places in the area (try Convivo!), I think Lucky's might be a little past its prime...

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  10. Jen

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service people - accommodated our food allergies!

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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 2993 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. California Central Coast
  4. Santa Barbara
  5. Montecito

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 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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