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Oliver's, Santa Barbara, CA

Oliver's

4.6
4.6
1637 Reviews
$31 to $50
Vegan
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Through creativity, innovation, and an abundance of care, we prepare minimally processed plant-based cuisine that is delicious, vibrant, and nutritious.


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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Vegan, Organic
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Bar Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (805) 969-0834
  • Website
    http://oliversofmontecito.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Craig Riker
  • Catering
    N/A
  • Private party facilities
    events@oliversofmontecito.com
  • Location
    1198 Coast Village Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
  • Neighborhood
    Montecito
  • Cross street
    Middle Rd
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,637 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Innovative

  • California Central Coast

    Healthy

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Service

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Ambiance

  • Santa Barbara

    Innovative

  • Santa Barbara

    Healthy

  • Santa Barbara

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Santa Barbara

    Romantic

1,637 Reviews

  1. KatiaR

    Central Coast

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to dine! Delicious food, great atmosphere, service. Highly recommend!

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  2. LaTraviata

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Fine dining for vegans is normally elusive so this place is highly appreciated. I found the food to be highly flavorful, artfully presented, and consisted of high quality ingredients.

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  3. KenH

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sat outside by a little Fire pit, charming. Fun food, even for a non vegetarian!

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  4. MadisonW

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    More expensive but definitely worth the splurge - excellent food and beverages. a little slow to return for a second round of drinks and refill waters but overall everyone was pleasant and attentive. the host/drink server was extra pleasant. the oliver’s burger is my favorite and the birthday dessert was a wonderful treat.

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  5. lindaleet

    Central Coast

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thai Curry and Kung Pao Cauliflower was delicious. However the Jackfruit Taco was a miss. Soggy tortilla and mostly beans. Couldn’t identify the jackfruit.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place. The food is soooo delicious and the service is great.

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  7. vivtoria

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    We love that Olivers is vegan and we enjoy dining there but we were at our table (two of us) for almost three hours because service was so slow.

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  8. NiklasM

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Oliver’s was as great as always last night. The food, service and atmosphere were all top notch. I think we have a new favorite in the Roman style artichoke hearts 😊but everything is delicious.

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  9. BossVoss

    Denver

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The entire experience was wonderful. Food, wine. service, and ambiance. Highly recommended!

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  10. TimB

    Las Vegas

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is wonderful, very creative plant-based menu, truly fine dining. Highly recommended.

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  11. MichaelD

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is great. Love the Johnny Five Alive drinks. Jeremy runs a great restaurant

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  12. Martha3226

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, we had a wonderful meal at Oliver's! Everything was terrific. Just a spectacular evening was had by all.

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  13. CraigS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful ambience, fantastic service and amazing vegan food!!! We loved it and we will be back!

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  14. SBAgourmet

    Central Coast

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very lovely outdoor seating and ambience for dinner. Lot's of heaters for the diners, and tables spaced for privacy. The food was very good, especially considering it was all vegan. Of course, we liked some of the entrees more than others, and we are planing on returning to try more of the menu.

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  15. Berp

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding! The food and service were great. The menu is creative and vegan, but you definitely don't miss having any meat.

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  16. aehtorod

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It would be hard to invent a better restaurant. Oliver’s is wonderful in every respect.

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  17. Martha3226

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated our anniversary at Oliver's. We would not have gone anywhere else. The food is magnificent, the outdoor seating divine, the service attentive, and the overall experience wonderful. Thank you to Oliver's for making our wedding anniversary extra special this year.

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  18. Kenny

    Central Coast

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We couldn't have enjoyed ourselves more. The food was even better than anticipated, the dessert was such a lovely and delicious gesture on your part, and Chloe was charming. Thank you.

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  19. AngelaB

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Chairs were old and stained. Everything else very good. V good staff. Amazing food, very creative.

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  20. PremiS

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    We arrived at Oliver's at about 10 minutes before our appointment time and was told that there was no seating outside. Due to the compromised health of one of our party, it was necessary for us to sit outside. We were offered seating inside, but there was just no ambience. The inside of the restaurant was empty and devoid of tables and chairs except for two booths on each corner. The interesting thing is that no one sits inside at this restaurant so why would Management think that we would. We had to wait over 40 minutes before we were finally seated. Nevertheless, when we were finally seated, the service was very good, the food was very good, and Management did reduce some of the charges on our bill. All in all we had a very good night. Perhaps the Open Table app should include a choice for inside/outside seating.

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  21. RonF

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Crab cakes were quite, however the ravioli & bucatini dishes were regrettable - over sauced. Sam, our server, was great.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Vegan food. Nice ambience.somewhat $$ but most good restaurants are these days.

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  23. CoreyP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best vegan restaurant we have ever eaten at. Second time and was better than the first. Kung Pao cauliflower is a must!

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  24. Gutter

    Greater Boston

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful open deck with well executed vegan food with interesting options.

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  25. sammy

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was great, the food was surprisingly mid.

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  26. clubr

    Central Coast

    97 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    97 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful evening at Oliver's, delicious special cocktails, entrees, and dessert in a lovely patio dining area.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific food, exceptional service. Unique because its 100% vegetarian.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing! Will recommend. Food was fabulous and atmosphere was greatly

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  29. Martha3226

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, it was wonderful at Oliver’s this evening! The food is magnificent, the service impeccable, the ambience is lovely and the whole experience is wonderful. Can’t wait to go back!

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  30. SallyE

    Central Coast

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Good not as good as it used to be. Disappointing. Lovely open air area to sit tho on a hot night.

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  31. SimiB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love the ambiance on the outside patio. It feels like a garden party.

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  32. JasmineB

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Our waiter was not helpful at all. We were celebrating my friends birthday and he wasn't attentive and our order was wrong and poorly made. very disappointed because this is usually our favorite dinner spot.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner last night. Tomato soup was served hot and was excellent. (Asked for my mini grilled cheese on the side rather than in my soup as it was served last time. Much better that way.) Had the pear and gorgonzola flatbread for the first time. I think it’s my new favorite. And the key lime tart with mango drizzle is always delicious. Sam was a very attentive server who made sure that a few special requests/modifications actually got to the kitchen and were honored. All over a great evening. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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  34. Martha3226

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Oliver’s remains one of our favorite vegan restaurants! The food and service are always impeccable. This time we went for my husbands birthday celebration and everything was fabulous. We truly love her experiences at Oliver’s!

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  35. KeithO

    Berkshire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very tasty and imaginative food , great to share everything except desert !

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  36. DarenH

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great menu, service, ambiance, cocktail and wine list. Only caveat .. Parking is challenging.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was really good but would have been better served hot. The Pad Thai and Cauliflower were not served hot enough. Employees should not hang out at the host booth when not busy. Our waiter was good. Key Lime Pie was excellent. A unique experience.

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  38. JasonY

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our favorite organic plant based restaurant! The flavor profiles are so good and refreshing.

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  39. DavidK

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service, very good food, fresh, but nothing extraordinary that really jumped out. Would definitely recommend and eat here again.

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  40. stephaniec

    San Francisco

    58 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve been to Oliver’s a few times. The service is good and the atmosphere is lively. We do wish there were a few more items on the menu to choose from. We are not vegetarian/vegan but enjoy the creativity of the menu. We just wish for a few more choices. We also found our salads to be a bit bland, though lovely presentation.

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FAQs

Oliver's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 969-0834.

Oliver's is rated 4.6 stars by 1637 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Oliver's

1198 Coast Village Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Middle Rd
  • Neighborhood
    Montecito
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Bar Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Vegan, Organic
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Craig Riker
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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