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The Lark - Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA

The Lark - Santa Barbara

4.6
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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Additional information

  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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

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

NoiseEnergetic

2,284 Reviews
  1. davem

    San Francisco2 reviews

    3.0

    Reviewed on June 15, 2019

    1. Overall 3
    tiny martinis. Unusual and delicious food. Crowded. Noisy.

    1 person found this helpful

  2. 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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  3. 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.

    1 person found this helpful

  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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The Lark - Santa Barbara is rated 4.6 stars by 2284 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. California Central Coast
  4. Santa Barbara
  5. Santa Barbara

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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
  • Phone number
  • 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.
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