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Holdren's Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA

Holdren's Santa Barbara

4.7 (1110)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
512 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Holdren’s Steaks & Seafood, located on State Street, serves up a delicious and diverse menu of seafood and steaks, where the portions are always generous and the prices always reasonable. Our surf and turf menu, including our favorite bacon wrapped stuffed shrimp or our USDA prime steaks that are charbroiled over a mesquite grill, is complimented by an extensive wine list, a healthy assortment of premium spirits, and a selection of signature drinks. Daily meals can be enjoyed in our cozy, and dark saloon-inspired dining room, or on our outdoor patio. The indoor dining room is adorned with brown leather booths, dark wood paneling, and funky artwork lining the exposed brick walls. Holdren’s has been voted as the best steakhouse multiple times by the Santa Barbara Independent’s Reader’s Poll and by the Santa Barbara News Press’ Reader’s Choice Awards.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Let us cater your next special event. Contact angela@holdrens.com
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Barbara
  • Cross street
    Haley
  • Parking details
    Public lot directly behind restaurant
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,110 people are saying

Holdren's Santa Barbara 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
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Steakhouse

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Holdren's Santa Barbara offers an exceptional dining experience with "great food" and "attentive service." Its $22 anniversary specials are "amazing," offering "great value." The restaurant is praised for its "romantic and classy" ambiance and "delicious" steaks. Despite occasional noise, patrons love the "lively atmosphere" and consistently "wonderful" meals.
1,110 Reviews
  1. Steve VIP

    California Central Coast27 reviews

    3.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The signature whiskey sour tasted like watered-down cough syrup. And no bread? Guess you can’t find the time to go to a bakery to buy some? Seriously. A purported steak house with no bread.

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  2. Bart and Tina VIP

    California Central Coast17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was PERFECT!! From apps to dessert! Excellent!

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  3. michelle

    California Central Coast19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best deal in town is anniversary dinner special! Every entree is delicious, and portions generous

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  4. Cindy

    California Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and margaritas were awesome and the customer service is superb. Highly recommend this hidden gem.

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  5. Glenn

    California Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great tasting food and outstanding service with a beautiful setting.

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  6. Chris

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Holdren’s is a fantastic restaurant. Their food is amazing and their staff are attentive and very knowledgeable. I went with the recommendation of the hostess and ordered the Alfredo prawns. The dish did not disappoint, it was delicious! We had reservations for the Saturday night of graduation weekend. We reserved an outside table in the parklet. The atmosphere of eating outside on State Street during a weekend at night is Electric. You are able to witness and feel the energy as the downtown comes to life for the evening.

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  7. Bart and Tina VIP

    California Central Coast17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect from appetizers to dessert! Server, Ian, was exceptional and really added to our wonderful experience.

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  8. Loretta

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a special occasion, a celebration of the retirement of Santa Barbara, high school principal and they accommodated us beautifully with even a private room. They made it very special.

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  9. John

    Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Holdren’s is a great place for a celebratory gathering or an intimate dinner!

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  10. David

    California Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and prices the staff where top shelf A must for a second visit

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FAQs

Holdren's Santa Barbara offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 965-3363.

Holdren's Santa Barbara is rated 4.7 stars by 1110 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Google Map for Holdren's Santa Barbara

512 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Haley
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Barbara
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public lot directly behind restaurant
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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