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Lilac Montecito, Santa Barbara, CA

Lilac Montecito

4.8 (213)
$31 to $50
Contemporary European
1209 Coast Village Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108-2718

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem

Welcome to Lilac Montecito. We offer an elevated bistro dining experience featuring some of our favorite foods that nourish the body and soul in a full-service dining ambiance. Our menu is inspired by European and Californian cuisine as well as locally-sourced ingredients for a fresh, delicious take on some classic entrees.
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary European, Contemporary American, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 8:00 am–3:00 pm Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (805) 845-2457
  • Website
    http://lilacmontecito.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Gillian Muralles
  • Location
    1209 Coast Village Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108-2718
  • Neighborhood
    Montecito
  • Cross street
    Middle Road
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    MTD Line 14 - Montecito
  • Additional
    Beer, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 213 people are saying

Lilac Montecito reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Value

  • Santa Barbara

    Great for brunch

  • Santa Barbara

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lilac Montecito offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food," "outstanding service," and a "beautiful atmosphere." As a fully gluten-free restaurant, it caters especially well to those with dietary restrictions, providing a "delicious experience" for everyone. Guests rave about the "wonderful staff" and "creative menu." Highly recommended for any occasion!
213 Reviews

  1. John VIP

    Greater Boston32 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Stone fruit alad creative. Lamb tough. Environment nice. Very clean and attractive.

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  2. Jennifer

    San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and friendly service!! The best GF restaurant I’ve been to!

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  3. Julie

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Oliver was our server, and he was wonderful! The food was excellent and we enjoyed our table by the window. Highly recommend the chocolate chip cookie sundae!

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  4. Blair

    California Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food! The service was outstanding. The fries are the best ever.

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  5. Gus

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the only restaurants I have ever been too where I was given top notch service and quality food. Excellent staff and great ambiance for any occasion.

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  6. Joanne

    California Central Coast6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Breakfast at Lilac is very good but there aren't any special offering to set them apart from others. Don't get me wrong, the food is great! The service is outstanding.

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  7. Dan VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we ordered was delicious. The quiche was one of the best i have ever had.

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  8. Aura VIP

    Los Angeles23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food; enjoyed everything the place had to offer. Service was excellent!!

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  9. Kevin

    Little Rock1 review

    3.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Had the chicken marsala. Was just ok. They dont serve cocktails, beer and wine only.

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  10. Svetlana VIP

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We like the experience over all. Oliver was nice, funny and attentive. Our food was delicious. We had the filet minion with the mashed potatoes and rice. The branzino was also good. I took ratatouille, and wasn’t disappointed-really impressed. Drinks are great, champagne, wine were great! They have a really good selection of the wine. Classic and delicious!

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FAQs

Lilac Montecito offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 845-2457.

Lilac Montecito is rated 4.8 stars by 213 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
11:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for Lilac Montecito

1209 Coast Village Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108-2718

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Middle Road
  • Neighborhood
    Montecito
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 8:00 am–3:00 pm Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary European, Contemporary American, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    MTD Line 14 - Montecito
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Gillian Muralles
  • Additional
    Beer, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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