Lucky's

Name: Lucky's
Address: 1279 Coast Village Road, Santa Barbara, CA, United States, 93108
Telephone: (805) 565-7540
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

2176 Reviews

$50 and over

Steakhouse

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LUCKY'S is widely known for its exclusive selection of USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, live Maine lobsters, no-nonsense cocktails and world class wine cellar.
For larger parties, please call the restaurant directly.
If you have a preference for either indoor our outdoor dining, please note this request at the time of booking.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 18, 2022

May 2022

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Mon

Tue

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Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 71 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(805) 565-7540

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Thu–Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(805) 565-7540
Website
http://www.luckys-steakhouse.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Leonard Schwartz
Private party contact
Leonard Schwartz: (805) 565-7540

Location
1279 Coast Village Road Santa Barbara, CA 93108
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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Experiences

The Mascot 10th Anniversary Dinner
$575.00 per person
Prepaid
May 25, 2022 only
Please join Amanda Harlan Maltas and the Lucky’s team as we explore three vintages of their celebrated Cabernet during a four-course dinner in the Fireplace Room Pre-purchased tickets are required and available online at OpenTable.com Lucky’s Montecito $575 including tax and gratuity

Popular dishes

Lucky's Salad$25.00
with Romaine, Shrimp, Bacon, Green Beans, Avocado, Peppers and Roquefort
Chopped Salad$24.00
with Arugula, Radicchio, Shrimp, Prosciutto, Cannellini Beans and Onions
Prosciutto di Parma$22.00
roasted peppers and arugula
Wilted Spinach Salad$18.00
with Bacon, Mushrooms and Chopped Egg
Warm Goat Cheese Salad$20.00
with Hazelnuts
Caesar Salad$16.00
Ripe Tomato and Sweet Onions$15.00
Mixed Farm Greens$16.00
with Diced Tomato
Jimmy the Greek Salad$20.00
with Feta
Wedge of Iceberg$18.00
with Roquefort or Thousand Island
Arugula, Radicchio & Belgian Endive Salad$18.00
Reggiano Parmesan, Balsamic Vinaigrette

Plats du Jour

Monday - Chicken Pot Pie with Morels$42.00
Tuesday - Chicken Piccata$45.00
capers, artichokes and tomato
Wednesday - Filet Mignon Stroganoff$44.00
with Buttered Noodles
Thursday - Market Street Meatloaf$40.00
Spinach & Mashed
Friday - Chicken Parmesan$45.00
San marzano sauce, Broccolini
Saturday - Prime Rib$65.00
yorkshire pudding
Sunday - Braised Special
- MP

Steaks and Chops

Aged USDA Prime Served Exclusively

Filet Mignon
- 10 oz.$75.00
- 12 oz.$90.00
Petit Filet Mignon
- 7 oz.$56.00
Bone-In New York, Delmonico, Flannery Dry Aged
- 16 oz.$79.00
New York Strip Steak
- 10 oz.$56.00
- 14 oz.$73.00
Porterhouse (Sliced)
- 28 oz.$125.00
Bone-In Rib Chop (Sliced)
- 20 oz.$90.00
Double Cut Colorado Lamb Chops$75.00
BBQ Pork Baby Back Ribs$42.00
Spice Rubbed Pork Chop, Au Jus$35.00

Special Steaks

New York Pepper Steak
with Cognac
- 14 oz.$78.00
Filet Mignon Pepper Steak
with Cognac
- 10 oz.$80.00
New York Strip Steak
with Roquefort
- 14 oz.$85.00
Gene's Filet Mignon
Red Wine Horseradish Sauce
- 12 oz.$90.00
Surf 'n Turf
Petit Filet and ½ Lobster
- MP

Potatoes

Hashed Brown Potatoes$14.00
Hashed Brown Potatoes #1$18.00
with Gruyére Cheese
Baked Idaho Russet Potato$14.00
Lucky's French Fried Potatoes$14.00
Mashed Potatoes$14.00
Lucky's Home Fried Potatoes$14.00
Herbie's Potato Skins$16.00
with Sour Cream and Chives
Sweet Potato Fries$15.00

Sandwiches & Other Dishes

Sliced Filet Mignon Open Faced Sandwich
Mushroom Sauce, French Fries
- 6 oz.$29.00
Lucky Burger
Choice of Cheese, French Fries
- 8 oz.$28.00
Vegetarian Burger
Choice of Cheese, French Fries. (Burger patty is vegan)
- 5 oz.$22.00
Sliced Steak Salad
with Arugula, Radicchio and Sauteed Onion
- 6 oz.$32.00

Chicken, Vegetables, Seafood

Roast Chicken
thyme au jus
- Half$35.00
Sauteed Tofu$24.00
Japanese Vinaigrette, Green Onions, Shiitake Mushrooms, Spinach
King Salmon$40.00
Grilled, Steamed, or Blackened
Dover Sole, Meuniére$65.00
Sauteed Sand Dabs, Meuniére$35.00
Maine Lobster
Steamed in the Shell, 2½ – 3 pound
- MP
One-Half Maine Lobster
Steamed in the Shell
- MP

Side Orders

Skinny Onion Rings$15.00
Creamed Spinach$15.00
Sautéed Mushrooms$18.00
Jumbo Asparagus$18.00
with Hollandaise
Fresh Creamed Corn$15.00
Broccolini$18.00
with Garlic and Chilis

What 2,176 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brett took care of us, as always. My guests said best meal they’ve had in Santa Barbara!
DV
DonaldV
San Francisco
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall1food1service4ambience3
I was looking forward to my once a year steak on my birthday. Lucky's seemed a good choice. I WAS VERY DISAPPOINTED! The pepper New York steak was tough and stringy - it was impossible to eat anything but a very small piece, and then chew the hell out of it. The pepper sauce was overwhelming and totally obscured the steak flavor. Nowhere near worth $82, even at Lucky's. The Caesar salad was just so-so. Much better Caesars in other local restaurants. The skinny onion rings were quite good. They definitely need to be ordered to share, as once they cool off, they are no longer very tasty, just oily. the chocolate dessert was the best. Mostly very underwhelmed.
BB
BarbaraB
Central Coast
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall1food3service1ambience5
It to 45 minutes for my salad and my friends steak tacos to come out. That is the slowest worst service I’ve had ever at Luckys. It was her birthday and we had to wait 10 minutes for the dessert and I had already paid the bill.
S
Suze
New Orleans
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
As usual great meal and great service!
JR
JackR
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent as always- attentive professional first class service. Well trained and friendly staff.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Luckys never disappoints.
JM
JonM
San Francisco
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food4service2ambience3
Had difficulty understanding the waiter’s accent, especially through 2 masks. He rushed upon us to make our initial selections and returned with 90 seconds expecting that to be accomplished. Then, he completely disappeared for 15 minutes. Food was mediocre in comparison with what you would expect for the price. Pretty quiet Wednesday night crowd. Much better steaks at other Santa Barbara venues.
CG
ChrisG
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Lucky’s is a place where the vibe makes you feel like your in a special place. The service was great and the food is always good. The best calamari I’ve had. I will be back again soon, if i can afford it haha
l
lilliana08
Birmingham
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food4service2ambience3
Food was good; service (apart from the valet, which was quite prompt) was slow, although our waitress seemed kind. Not sure if due to an understaffing issue or if we were overlooked because we didn’t order alcohol.
j
jens
Los Angeles
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mother’s Day
RB
ReannB
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We are from out of town but anytime we are near we make it a point to visit Lucky’s for a special dinner. Always a wonderful dinner with excellent service 💓
OT
OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall4food2service2ambience4
We live Lucky’s but last night when we had dinner, service was extremely slow, it took our waiter forever to bring our wine and it took almost 45 min for us to get our meal. When we were finished we had to ask for our check, they just seemed extreme off last night, and it wasn’t very busy at all. When my husband went to the restroom he sai a lot of employees were just sitting in the entry way, talking amongst them. Was very disappointed with our service last night.
JL
JohnL
Detroit
94 reviews
vip
5.0
94 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely evening, good service, food and vibe.
MD
MrsDouhy
Los Angeles
16 reviews
vip
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
First time at Lucky's in Santa Barbara and we shall return! We enjoyed our lunch and now want to give dinner a try.
s
sonisf
San Francisco
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent dinner at Lucky's!!! Have been SB locals for decades but had not been to Lucky's in many yrs. Brought our visiting out of town son who grew up going to Lucky's and we had a terrific experience... Service, food (ordered 1/2 the menu!) and of course, the very cool and nostalgic old school vibe, made for a fun and memorable night...We will be back again sooner than later! :)
P
Pauillac
Los Angeles
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We ate here for lunch on a busy Saturday and had the last seating before they briefly close for dinner service. The waitstaff here is the best and they never rushed us and were very attentive. That attention to the dining experience is one of the many things that makes Lucky's stand out from other restaurants. And of course, the food is consistently delicious.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Brunch!
HT
HenleyTex
Houston
8 reviews
vip
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
Dinner was a mixed bag. I had Sand Dabs and a spinach salad. Both were excellent. My wife had a pork chop that was extremely salty. Beautiful piece of meat that was cooked perfectly. However, way too much salt to enjoy it. The pork chop came with scalloped potatoes. We tried to substitute for a green vegetable, which the restaurant wouldn’t do. Somehow our server, who was very pleasant, brought us a second potato (baked) after making it clear that we were trying to avoid potatoes. We accepted the baked potato and paid for it versus making a stink about the extra potato. Lucky’s did substitute another dish for the pork chop. It was good. Again, a mixed bag. One dinner terrific; the other inedible. Our service was marginal, despite our server being very pleasant. Overall dinner was a disappointment after having good experiences in the past.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
11 reviews
vip
2.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall2food1service3ambience3
I was so excited to dine at Luck's, our waiter was nice but not attentive, my fillet did not come out at the correct temperature, I requested med well and it was med with blood running out, our waiter never checked to see if the food was okay or not and even when he could clearly see I only ate the edges of my steak, he only gave me the box I requested. The ceasar salad was good.
JB
JonathanB
Los Angeles
23 reviews
vip
3.0
23 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience4
I usually have a reasonable experience at Lucky’s, but they really let me down this time. There were lots of little things (like having to ask for bread after appetizers had already arrived), but the big issue was the very expensive meat came undercooked and not the quality expected. We ordered the two person tomahawk steak medium rare. It came back very rare, and it was fine but not great meat. At $195, I expected better. I’m not sure I will dine there again. They charge as much as any high end steak house, and it’s not the same experience.
P
Pauillac
Los Angeles
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We eat at Lucky's often and have always had a great meal there. Above all, the waitstaff is not only attentive but will split your shared plates into two without your having to ask. They really pay attention to little details and is appreciated.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Western NC
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and service
SD
SherylD51
Los Angeles
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
We’ve heard so much about this place but was sadly disappointed with the food . Taste of the food was good but not great especially for the money . The lobster tail was unseasoned and bland , texture good but had to put salt on it . The onions rings , broccolini and potato with gruyere cheese were excellent ! Steak with garlic was okay but overpriced . The grand marnier soufflé smelled of sulfur and tasted bland so that didn’t taste good at all . The coffee had a burnt taste too . The ambiance was peaceful but not scenic . The service was good .
PY
PhilY
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A five-star experience. Everything; service, food, atmosphere and location.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding as always!
HH
HillaryH
Central Coast
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We just had a wonderful birthday dinner in the outside patio last night (not the porchlette) - in front of the fireplace. Itwas a fEAST, a celebration - we had martinis, oysters (THE BEST IN TOWN, these oysters!), we ordered the Big Porterhouse, cut into slices center of table, various vegetables, sauces, we were in HEAVEN. Steve was the coolest waiter EVER. And Jen looked after us. We had a memorable evening! My guests had never been to Lucky's before. AMAZING EVENING!
KD
KelleyD
Portland
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My favorite place to dine in Santa Barbara. Love the lemon drops!
B
Bunny
New York Area
53 reviews
vip
5.0
53 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was exceptional!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Steven was such a great server! Nice recommendations on wine, explained the menu so well. Very much enjoyed the whole experience
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
They were so helpful and food was delicious!
j
julie
San Diego
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience2
I excited to try Lucky's for the first time after hearing a lot of good comments. We were sad to be served lunch for 2 vegetarians that amounted to $150 plus tip and the best thing about it was the $20 gin and tonic. First of all, the service in the bar area (where we ate) was slow and honestly a little rude. The French onion soup was lousy, plain and simple, mine has better flavor and I dont even use real beef broth. My Veggie burger was about as good as I make at home when Im in a rush, no better. Everything we asked for, second drink, ketsup, salt and pepper for the salad, ... was forgotten and had to be asked for twice. It was very disappointing and I dont get the hype.
BL
BarbaraL
Jacksonville
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on April 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Easter dinner We eat here often it is one of our regular restaurants. This time we sat in the very back room. I like all the different rooms as they each have a different ambience. We will try for outdoor next time as we have not eaten there. Our server was amazing, really friendly and well versed in many things about the menu. We always have a great time here.
DR
DeniseR
Los Angeles
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Everyone was fabulous and the food was outstanding!!
SH
SabrinaH
Naples
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
Easter brunch. We had the waffle which came with berries. I also had the 7 oz strip with eggs which was fabulous. The sour doe toast was hard though and not good. The Chile was extra with sides of cheddar cheese and onions and corn bread and is big enough to share.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful. as always
OT
OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Wonderful service & great eats
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely fantastic the wait staff was incredible
OT
OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best staff, best food/drinks and atmosphere.
c
cmikula
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and the service were fantastic. We had a fillet that was one of the best we’ve ever had. It was cooked perfectly and was so tender you could cut it with a fork.
r
robertc
Birmingham
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
our absolute favourite spot in Montecito when we are in town we dine or lunch here several times a week! Service is impeccable, Greeters are always very friendly and food is out of this world!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

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

Lucky's is rated 4.8 stars by 2176 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 18, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 71 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(805) 565-7540

1279 Coast Village Road Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Olive Mill Road
Neighborhood
Montecito
Hours of operation
Thu–Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
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

Website
http://www.luckys-steakhouse.com/
Phone number
(805) 565-7540
Private party contact
Leonard Schwartz: (805) 565-7540

Lucky's

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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Filet Mignon

Creamed Spinach

Mashed Potatoes

Seafood Appetizers

Giant Shrimp Cocktail$24.00

Chilled Dungeness Crab Cocktail$39.00

Smoked Scottish Salmon$24.00

Fried Calamari$22.00

Warm Appetizers

French Onion Soup, Gratinée$17.00

Matzo Ball Soup$16.00

Gianni's Escargots In Garlic Butter

Macaroni and Cheese$15.00

Lucky Chili$19.00

Grilled Artichoke$18.00

Salads

Lucky's Salad$25.00

Chopped Salad$24.00

Prosciutto di Parma$22.00

Wilted Spinach Salad$18.00

Warm Goat Cheese Salad$20.00

Caesar Salad$16.00

Ripe Tomato and Sweet Onions$15.00

Mixed Farm Greens$16.00

Jimmy the Greek Salad$20.00

Wedge of Iceberg$18.00

Arugula, Radicchio & Belgian Endive Salad$18.00

Plats du Jour

Monday - Chicken Pot Pie with Morels$42.00

Tuesday - Chicken Piccata$45.00

Wednesday - Filet Mignon Stroganoff$44.00

Thursday - Market Street Meatloaf$40.00

Friday - Chicken Parmesan$45.00

Saturday - Prime Rib$65.00

Sunday - Braised Special

Steaks and Chops

Filet Mignon

Petit Filet Mignon

Bone-In New York, Delmonico, Flannery Dry Aged

New York Strip Steak

Porterhouse (Sliced)

Bone-In Rib Chop (Sliced)

Double Cut Colorado Lamb Chops$75.00

BBQ Pork Baby Back Ribs$42.00

Spice Rubbed Pork Chop, Au Jus$35.00

Special Steaks

New York Pepper Steak

Filet Mignon Pepper Steak

New York Strip Steak

Gene's Filet Mignon

Surf 'n Turf

Potatoes

Hashed Brown Potatoes$14.00

Hashed Brown Potatoes #1$18.00

Baked Idaho Russet Potato$14.00

Lucky's French Fried Potatoes$14.00

Mashed Potatoes$14.00

Lucky's Home Fried Potatoes$14.00

Herbie's Potato Skins$16.00

Sweet Potato Fries$15.00

Sandwiches & Other Dishes

Sliced Filet Mignon Open Faced Sandwich

Lucky Burger

Vegetarian Burger

Sliced Steak Salad

Chicken, Vegetables, Seafood

Roast Chicken

Sauteed Tofu$24.00

King Salmon$40.00

Dover Sole, Meuniére$65.00

Sauteed Sand Dabs, Meuniére$35.00