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Blackbird, Santa Barbara, CA
Award-winning

Blackbird

4.4 (188)
$31 to $50
Californian
36 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Hot spot
Blackbird offers an inventive take on dishes, highlighting hyper-local and hyper-seasonal offerings. Leaning into the locality and freshness of the fare continues to be a focus of the restaurant’s story. In 2025, we will focus on redefining and developing the personality of Blackbird, including highlighting the talent to create the semblance of a relationship for locals looking for somewhere to go. A revamped cocktail menu will aim to drive additional local interest and traffic into the spaces. We continue to strive to position Blackbird as a favorite in town, and to that end are finding new ways to activate the venues each night and draw both locals and hotel guests in.

Complimentary hotel valet parking with validation.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Lounge
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Travis Watson
  • Private party facilities
    We are available for partial and full buyouts for up to 150 guests. Please contact us at sales@hotelcalifornian.com for more information.
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Barbara
  • Cross street
    At the intersection of State Street and Mason Street.
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Public transit
    One block from the Santa Barbara Amtrak station.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 188 people are saying

Blackbird 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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Santa Barbara

    Hot spot

  • Santa Barbara

    Great for scenic views

  • Santa Barbara

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Blackbird offers an inviting ambiance with standout service, especially from Genevieve. Patrons rave about the "excellent food and service" and the "delicious" dishes, such as the flavorful risotto and a must-try Focaccia bread. While some find portions small, the overall dining experience is "great for a higher end but still casual evening."
188 Reviews
  1. Michael VIP

    Los Angeles1 review

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Celebrating our 22nd anniversary here thought it would be a great experience, but no it was not. Food and service not to par.

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  2. Justin

    California Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Connor Fellows is incredible! Great ambiance and even better service.

    1 person found this helpful

  3. Max VIP

    Indiana4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really nice spot with excellent food! Definitely would recommend.

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  4. Nikos

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Cocktails at least those we had were not that tasty. Portions were small. In general good not great.
    BlackbirdResponded on May 27, 2025
    Thanks for sharing your feedback, Nikos. We're sorry to hear the cocktails and portions didn’t meet your expectations. We’re always looking to improve and will take your comments into consideration. We hope to provide a better experience on your next visit! All the best, Kiarra - General Manager

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  5. delicious VIP

    Denver / Colorado7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice place for a nice dinner. I would recommend for a date night.
    BlackbirdResponded on May 27, 2025
    Thanks for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed your dinner and appreciate the recommendation for date nights. We’re always looking to improve, so if you have any suggestions, we’d love to hear them! All the best, Kiarra Beard - General Manager

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  6. William VIP

    Denver / Colorado74 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Validated valet parking was a blessing. Service was inconsistent and slow despite 1/3 occupancy. The decor was inspired but noise level was excessive despite low occupancy and would be intolerable if fully occupied.
    BlackbirdResponded on May 27, 2025
    William, thanks for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the valet service. We’re actively working on improving our service consistency and addressing the noise levels. Your insights are valuable as we strive to enhance the overall experience for our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back again in the future. All the best, Kiarra Beard - Genera Manager

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    California Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was delicious. We had eaten at the Revere Room at the Miramar the previous evening, and found the food disappointing. Here the soup alone was tasty and left me wanting more. Who says that about soup? Genevieve, our server was attentive and charming.

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  8. Ken

    New York City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved our night at Blackbird. The salad was great, Focaccia bread is a must, and the Brussels were fantastic. Oysters were the $2 special and being from the East Coast these were not my favorite, but were certainly fresh. Highly recommend.
    BlackbirdResponded on April 23, 2025
    Ken, we’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your night at Blackbird! It’s great to know the salad, focaccia, and Brussels stole the show for you. We appreciate your feedback on the oysters, please note they are always West coast and always fresh. We look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic dining experience!

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  9. Rebecca

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    This restaurant is way over priced. Dinner was below average tasting. Not worth it.
    BlackbirdResponded on April 23, 2025
    Rebecca, we appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear your experience didn’t meet expectations. We strive for quality and value, so your insights are important to us. We’re committed to improving and hope you’ll consider giving us another chance in the future. All the best, Kiarra Beard - General Manager

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  10. Jean-François

    New York City15 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Restaurant tendance, serveurs/serveuses jeunes, service bien, plats bons. Il y a une terrasse qui donne sur la rue (passante).
    BlackbirdResponded on April 23, 2025
    Thanks for your feedback, Jean-François! We're glad you enjoyed the service and food. We appreciate your thoughts and would love to know how we can do better. Hope to see you again soon!

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Blackbird is rated 4.4 stars by 188 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
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36 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross street
    At the intersection of State Street and Mason Street.
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Barbara
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Lounge
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Public transit
    One block from the Santa Barbara Amtrak station.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Travis Watson
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    We are available for partial and full buyouts for up to 150 guests. Please contact us at sales@hotelcalifornian.com for more information.
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