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Holdren's Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA

Holdren's Santa Barbara

4.7 (1081)
$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
  • Great for creative cocktails
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 1,081 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Steakhouse

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Value

  • Santa Barbara

    Good for groups

  • Santa Barbara

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Holdren's Santa Barbara offers a consistently delightful dining experience with "outstanding food and service." Known for its "perfectly cooked steaks" and "amazing atmosphere," this restaurant is a favorite among locals and visitors alike. The $22 anniversary specials provide "great value," making it a "must-visit" spot in the area.

1,081 Reviews
  1. Rosa

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the $22 specials. It is a trying time to de use how to budget a nice dinner date and this really helps to choose Holdrens

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  2. Kimberly

    Central Coast5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Holden’s never fails to deliver. I’ve been coming here almost since they opened. One of my favorite places in Santa Barbara.

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  3. Jamie VIP

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing meal again. Love the ambience of this restaurant and we always have a great time when we eat there.

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  4. Anita VIP

    Central Coast14 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Having come off a super amazing experience last month, tonight a real downer. Evan was our waiter last timer, and totally made our evening enjoyable! This time we were seated next to the kitchen, Our waitress (won't name her) was one of the rudest and coldest I've seen in a long time. We were told at seating that we only had 90 minutes, and went downhill from there. Guess anyone can have a bad night. She sure was. It'll be awhile before we come back. Food good.

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  5. Kelly

    Central Coast3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the best time! We were celebrating my birthday and we were able to sit in the Red Room. The food was delicious. I had the small filet mignon and it was perfectly medium rare. The chocolate cake was a perfect ending.

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  6. michelle

    Central Coast19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Your special meal is the absolute best deal anywhere in town!!

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  7. Esther

    Los Angeles12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an early reservation for the 22nd Anniversary Dinner special. We sat on the patio. Service was excellent. We both had Sirloin filets and they were delicious. Very happy with our dinner.

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  8. Patricia VIP

    Los Angeles16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Holdren is always such a treat: consistently great food, attentive service, and in general a wonderful place for dinner.

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  9. Jake

    Surrey1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time in Santa Barbara and the food and service was great. Our server Aidan explained the menu and gave great service!

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  10. ritch

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary. The food was excellent. The filets were cooked to perfection. Our waiter was attentive and made an excellent recommendation off the wine list. He brought a delicious chocolate cake to help us celebrate our anniversary. Overall, it couldn't have been a better experience. We wouldn't hesitate to return to Holdren's next time we're in Santa Barbara.

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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 1081 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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