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Lucky's, Santa Barbara, CA

Lucky's

4.7 (2996)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
1279 Coast Village Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 31 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 2,996 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.
2,996 Reviews
  1. Anne VIP

    Houston41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful night dining at Lucky’s. Seated by the outdoor fireplace took the chill off. Our cocktails were perfect. Caesar salads were excellent and the steaks were cooked to perfection. Best whipped potatoes!!! Fun night in Montecito.

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  2. Mick

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to bring kids, they have really high quality kids food and ours loved it. Will come again.

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  3. Jacqueline

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days 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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  4. Sarah VIP

    Utah1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days 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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  5. Marta

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days 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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  6. Yvonne

    California Central Coast10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 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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  7. Doug VIP

    Los Angeles57 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    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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  8. Steven

    California Central Coast3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    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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  9. 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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  10. Stacy VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was excellent. The steaks were average and did not feel like a locals quality steak house. For the price we expected a better quality meal

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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 2996 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
10:30 PM
Booked 31 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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