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Name: The Lark - Santa Barbara
Address: 131 Anacapa St. Suite A, Santa Barbara, CA, United States, 93101
Telephone: (805) 284-0370
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

The Lark - Santa Barbara

4.6

2284 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

131 Anacapa St. Suite A, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Good for special occasions

The Lark pays homage to the history of California train travel and tributes the treasured and long gone Santa Barbara Fish Market, built in the 1920’s as a commercial fish processing plant, shipping their seafood products throughout the state by rail. With an imaginative yet approachable menu created by the gifted Jason Paluska, The Lark celebrates everything found around Santa Barbara County – wineries, farms, ocean and natural beauty. The stunning design strives to connect to the past and the future, using discovered objects from the past and blending them with modern, urban and industrial materials to spectacular effect.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Tapas / Small Plates, American
Hours of operation
Dinner: 5:00 p.m. - Closing Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Late Night Bar Menu available CLOSED MONDAY
Phone number
(805) 284-0370
Website
http://www.thelarksb.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Jason Paluska
Private party facilities
The Pullman Room private event space hosts up to 55 people for a seated dinner and 80 people for standing reception. The Lark restaurant hosts 130-seat indoor/outdoor restaurant space and is available for guest buyouts.

Location
131 Anacapa St. Suite A, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Neighborhood
Santa Barbara
Parking details
Complimentary valet parking available or use nearby street parking. Substantial parking is available at the Santa Barbara train station, just a block away.
Public transit
Enjoy a train ride to Santa Barbara from southern or northern California and meet us at The Lark. No driving required.
Entertainment
Upcoming events:Make memories Christmas Eve at The Lark! Enjoy holiday specials in addition to The Lark's a la carte menu. Ring in the New Year at The Lark! Chef Paluska has New Year's Eve specials and a complimentary sparkling toast.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

West Coast Oysters On The Half Shell$4.00
foraged, pink peppercorn mignonette, tarragon, lime
Duck Fat Roasted Peanuts$9.00
chipotle chile, brown sugar, sea salt
Brown Butter Cornbread$10.00
wildflower honey, crispy rosemary
Pickled Market Vegetables$12.00
turmeric pickled turnips, hibiscus pickled cauliflower, fresno chile, pole beans, olive oil, dill
Southern Pimento Cheese$15.00
shiner bock beer aioli, tabasco pickled okra, brioche crackers
Girl & Dug Farms d'avignon radishes$18.00
whipped chive butter, salmon roe, meyer lemon

FROM THE FARM

Crispy Brussel Sprouts$15.00
sesame, medjool dates, garum, lime
Wild Arugula & Frisee Salad$17.00
"frog hollow farms" apricots, sheep's milk feta, roasted pistachio, fennel pollen honey, fermented citrus vinegar, mint
The Lark's Classic Wedge$19.00
little gems, smoked blue cheese, duroc pork belly, sourdough crouton, watermelon radish, spicy pecans, fine herbs vinaigrette
Grilled "Her Farms" Long Bean$18.00
preserved meyer lemon, parmigiano, salsa verde, pine nuts
Hand Cut Pappardelle$34.00
grilled brentwood sweet corn, maitake mushrooms, black pepper breadcrumbs, soft poached egg, pleasant ridge reserve, opal basil

FROM THE OCEAN

Channel Islands Ike Jime Halibut Crudo$22.00
carpinteria avocado mousse, lemon cucumber, jalapeno sea salt, tempura sea beans, marigold
Low Country Shrimp Boil$38.00
old bay marinated wild prawns, roasted "her produce" goldbar squash, carmelized shrimp jus, toasted garlic baguette, squash blossoms
Channel Island's Fisherman's Catch$42.00
daily fish offering with rancho gordo black eyed peas, summer pole beans, grilled fresno chile, flowering cilantro, arbequina olive oil, finger lime

FROM THE RANCH

Mary's Duck Liver Mousse$19.00
fernet poached bing cherries, rye whiskey, black walnuts, 4-year aged Saba, duck fat griddled sourdough, chervil
Roasted Beef Bone Marrow$22.00
tarragon & horseradish gremolata, pickled maitake mushrooms, white anchovy, grilled sourdough
Wayne Farms Buttermilk Fried Chicken$36.00
chile de arbol honey, b & b pickles, scallion
Oak Smoked Duroc Pork Ribs$38.00
caramelized peach glaze, old school fingerling potato salad, bourbon pickled jalapeno
Creekstone Prime Hanger Steak or Ribeye
grilled Japanese eggplant, shisito peppers, crispy shallot, marinated sungold tomato, beef tallow jus, thai basil
- Hanger Steak$52.00
- Ribeye$110.00

What 2,284 people are saying

The Lark - Santa Barbara reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
3.3Value

Noise • Energetic

2,284 Reviews

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davem
San Francisco2 reviews
3.0
Reviewed on June 15, 2019
1. Overall 3
tiny martinis. Unusual and delicious food. Crowded. Noisy.
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CaliforniaRed VIP
Orange County37 reviews
5.0
Reviewed on June 3, 2019
1. Overall 5
Delicious food, great ambiance and terrific location!
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Los Angeles1 review
3.0
Dined on March 17, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
I’ve been to the lark many times and have had a fabulous experience. This time was different. We were sat outside and had a very inattentive waiter. We asked for our food to be spaced out and we received every app/snack portion at the same time. The meals came very quickly after. It felt like they were trying to rush us out when we were there for a special occasion.
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RonS
Kansas City27 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 17, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Family vacation final dinner
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Lili
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Kyle the bartender was fantastic, that being said, so was the entire staff! Best meal and experience on this trip without question! Thanks!
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sophiegray
Central Coast6 reviews
5.0
Reviewed on February 27, 2019
1. Overall 5
Delicious food, great service, cool atmosphere. My only complaint is that it gets a little loud in the dining room. Otherwise, this is an amazing place to visit. You won't be disappointed.
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StuartM VIP
Seattle13 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 27, 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Utterly ridiculous. The most convoluted dinner menu I’ve ever seen. Not sure what this restaurant is trying to be. It’s a concept, but I’m hard pressed to define exactly what it is. Food over priced and not well prepared. A so called small “carafe” of wine was no different than two glasses, and more expensive. Very nice, attractive ambiance, though. Very disappointing.
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Mike VIP
Las Vegas28 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 25, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always wonderful. Best restaurant in Santa Barbara.
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NateD
Central Coast1 review
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our server was wonderful and the food was delicious. Everything we tasted was seasoned perfectly. I cannot wait to return.
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TannerB VIP
Los Angeles24 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 14, 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We’ve been to the Lark many times before. It is our favorite spot in Santa Barbara. Maybe our expectations were a lot to live up to, but our most recent experience fell short. The service was not what it has been in the past and the food, at least what we ordered, was nothing to write home about. We will almost certainly give The Lark another try, as it has been so wonderful in the past.
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131 Anacapa St. Suite A, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Additional information

Neighborhood
Santa Barbara
Hours of operation
Dinner: 5:00 p.m. - Closing Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Late Night Bar Menu available CLOSED MONDAY
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Tapas / Small Plates, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Complimentary valet parking available or use nearby street parking. Substantial parking is available at the Santa Barbara train station, just a block away.
Public transit
Enjoy a train ride to Santa Barbara from southern or northern California and meet us at The Lark. No driving required.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jason Paluska
Entertainment
Upcoming events:Make memories Christmas Eve at The Lark! Enjoy holiday specials in addition to The Lark's a la carte menu. Ring in the New Year at The Lark! Chef Paluska has New Year's Eve specials and a complimentary sparkling toast.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thelarksb.com/
Phone number
(805) 284-0370
Private party facilities
The Pullman Room private event space hosts up to 55 people for a seated dinner and 80 people for standing reception. The Lark restaurant hosts 130-seat indoor/outdoor restaurant space and is available for guest buyouts.

The Lark - Santa Barbara

About this restaurant

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SNACKS

West Coast Oysters On The Half Shell$4.00

Duck Fat Roasted Peanuts$9.00

Brown Butter Cornbread$10.00

Pickled Market Vegetables$12.00

Southern Pimento Cheese$15.00

Girl & Dug Farms d'avignon radishes$18.00

FROM THE FARM

Crispy Brussel Sprouts$15.00

Wild Arugula & Frisee Salad$17.00

The Lark's Classic Wedge$19.00

Grilled "Her Farms" Long Bean$18.00

Hand Cut Pappardelle$34.00

FROM THE OCEAN

Channel Islands Ike Jime Halibut Crudo$22.00

Low Country Shrimp Boil$38.00

Channel Island's Fisherman's Catch$42.00

FROM THE RANCH

Mary's Duck Liver Mousse$19.00

Roasted Beef Bone Marrow$22.00

Wayne Farms Buttermilk Fried Chicken$36.00

Oak Smoked Duroc Pork Ribs$38.00

Creekstone Prime Hanger Steak or Ribeye

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