Lucky's

Lucky's in Montecito offers a fantastic dining experience with a cozy, upscale ambiance. The food is top-notch, featuring fresh, high-quality ingredients and a menu that caters to both classic and inventive tastes. The service is attentive and friendly, making it a great spot for a special night out or a casual meal with friends. The cocktails are not only excellent they are incredibly YUMMY which complements the overall experience. Highly recommend! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🥰❤️

I dined at Lucky's yesterday to celebrate my birthday, but unfortunately, the experience fell far short of my expectations. For an upscale restaurant with a base price of $60 for a steak, I expect a level of service and food quality that aligns with the cost. Sadly, both were disappointing. As someone with professional experience in Forbes-rated hotels and ultra-luxury resorts, I know what exceptional service and dining should feel like. When booking through OpenTable, I mentioned that it was my birthday, yet it went unacknowledged until dessert—only after my sister brought it up to our waiter. That was the first strike. The second strike was the lack of attentiveness from our server. While our server appeared attentive to other tables, we had to call for him multiple times. We seemed to be the only POC in the restaurant, in a predominantly white town, and this disparity in service made me question if unconscious bias played a role. Strike three was the food itself. My brother-in-law received the wrong steak, and the steaks for my brother and me were not cooked to the temperatures we had ordered. On top of that, the steaks were bland, tough, and lacked the seared crust you'd expect from a high-end steakhouse. Other dishes were similarly flavorless, except for the chicken pot pie my sister ordered—ironically, the best dish at a steakhouse. To make matters worse, when the bill arrived, the incorrect steak was not removed despite our server admitting it was his mistake. I shouldn’t have to catch billing errors myself at a restaurant of this caliber. The sole bright spot of the evening was the Server Assistant. He was attentive, refilled our water frequently without prompting, and was genuinely kind—a level of service our server could learn from. Overall, this experience left me deeply disappointed. I’ve had better food and service at chain restaurants like Olive Garden, which says a lot.

friendly service and a relaxed atmosphere. Parking was a bit of a challenge. The steamed mussels were excellent, a highlight of the meal. The steak was just okay, and the aperitif was enjoyable. A mixed experience overall.

There’s a reason this place is famous! Although we only had appetizers it was filling enough. The taste was exquisite and as fresh as can be.

Great place to be. Food has been prepared with high quality ingredients and skillful chefs. You can so tell! Service was on point for such a place. High class food, service, atmosphere. Most delicious mussels I had. Swordfish was prepared to absolute perfection. We loved the ratatouille. Bread pudding was most intricate I ever had. Definitely will be back!

I’ve been coming here for well over 10 years. I come here for a special treat. There was a bus boy named Nick who has beautiful skin and is extremely attentive and deserves to be a waiter. He is very good at what he does and it looks like he runs the entire restaurant. I love coming here for a good steak and the cocktails are wonderful. I think Nick should be a waiter. He’s very very good at customer service and making sure you’re happy and satisfied. He was the first one to come to our table and he took care of us better than the waiter. He was attentive the entire evening

Lucky's is a great food location while only have been for breakfast and lunch they do have a great brunch on the weekends as well. The menu is great and the food is delicious. Always good service as well. A bit expensive, flavors worth trying for a special occasion or sharing plates if price is and issue. Overall recommended if one enjoys high quality food and cocktails and doesn't.mind paying extra for the nice experience.

This location is great in regards to accessibility and and the staff preparedness and friendliness is top notch. It’s also a beautiful restaurant. I do have to say that the food is simply ok for the amount of money you’re (knowingly) about to spend. Many of the locals referred to this as the place “to see and be seen” but not their quality of food. Against local recommendations, we kept our reservation. The filet was good, but simply that, and the lobster wasn’t terrible but it appeared and tasted boiled, not steamed. Cocktails were great, so I will highlight that, but our escargot was slightly over cooked and slightly chewy. All in all, expect to spend roughly $500-$700 for a party of two, assuming app, two cocktails, decent selections from the menu and a dessert. If you’re famous or a resident of Santa Barbara County, this is nothing, but it did make us question the credibility of “good cuisine,” by the so called California Rich and Famous. While not the reasoning for our visit, I believe the appeal here is to hopelessly run into a celebrity vs the quality of the food.

Lucky's in Montecito offers a fantastic dining experience with a cozy, upscale ambiance. The food is top-notch, featuring fresh, high-quality ingredients and a menu that caters to both classic and inventive tastes. The service is attentive and friendly, making it a great spot for a special night out or a casual meal with friends. The cocktails are not only excellent they are incredibly YUMMY which complements the overall experience. Highly recommend! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🥰❤️

I dined at Lucky's yesterday to celebrate my birthday, but unfortunately, the experience fell far short of my expectations. For an upscale restaurant with a base price of $60 for a steak, I expect a level of service and food quality that aligns with the cost. Sadly, both were disappointing. As someone with professional experience in Forbes-rated hotels and ultra-luxury resorts, I know what exceptional service and dining should feel like. When booking through OpenTable, I mentioned that it was my birthday, yet it went unacknowledged until dessert—only after my sister brought it up to our waiter. That was the first strike. The second strike was the lack of attentiveness from our server. While our server appeared attentive to other tables, we had to call for him multiple times. We seemed to be the only POC in the restaurant, in a predominantly white town, and this disparity in service made me question if unconscious bias played a role. Strike three was the food itself. My brother-in-law received the wrong steak, and the steaks for my brother and me were not cooked to the temperatures we had ordered. On top of that, the steaks were bland, tough, and lacked the seared crust you'd expect from a high-end steakhouse. Other dishes were similarly flavorless, except for the chicken pot pie my sister ordered—ironically, the best dish at a steakhouse. To make matters worse, when the bill arrived, the incorrect steak was not removed despite our server admitting it was his mistake. I shouldn’t have to catch billing errors myself at a restaurant of this caliber. The sole bright spot of the evening was the Server Assistant. He was attentive, refilled our water frequently without prompting, and was genuinely kind—a level of service our server could learn from. Overall, this experience left me deeply disappointed. I’ve had better food and service at chain restaurants like Olive Garden, which says a lot.

friendly service and a relaxed atmosphere. Parking was a bit of a challenge. The steamed mussels were excellent, a highlight of the meal. The steak was just okay, and the aperitif was enjoyable. A mixed experience overall.

There’s a reason this place is famous! Although we only had appetizers it was filling enough. The taste was exquisite and as fresh as can be.

Great place to be. Food has been prepared with high quality ingredients and skillful chefs. You can so tell! Service was on point for such a place. High class food, service, atmosphere. Most delicious mussels I had. Swordfish was prepared to absolute perfection. We loved the ratatouille. Bread pudding was most intricate I ever had. Definitely will be back!

I’ve been coming here for well over 10 years. I come here for a special treat. There was a bus boy named Nick who has beautiful skin and is extremely attentive and deserves to be a waiter. He is very good at what he does and it looks like he runs the entire restaurant. I love coming here for a good steak and the cocktails are wonderful. I think Nick should be a waiter. He’s very very good at customer service and making sure you’re happy and satisfied. He was the first one to come to our table and he took care of us better than the waiter. He was attentive the entire evening

Lucky's is a great food location while only have been for breakfast and lunch they do have a great brunch on the weekends as well. The menu is great and the food is delicious. Always good service as well. A bit expensive, flavors worth trying for a special occasion or sharing plates if price is and issue. Overall recommended if one enjoys high quality food and cocktails and doesn't.mind paying extra for the nice experience.

This location is great in regards to accessibility and and the staff preparedness and friendliness is top notch. It’s also a beautiful restaurant. I do have to say that the food is simply ok for the amount of money you’re (knowingly) about to spend. Many of the locals referred to this as the place “to see and be seen” but not their quality of food. Against local recommendations, we kept our reservation. The filet was good, but simply that, and the lobster wasn’t terrible but it appeared and tasted boiled, not steamed. Cocktails were great, so I will highlight that, but our escargot was slightly over cooked and slightly chewy. All in all, expect to spend roughly $500-$700 for a party of two, assuming app, two cocktails, decent selections from the menu and a dessert. If you’re famous or a resident of Santa Barbara County, this is nothing, but it did make us question the credibility of “good cuisine,” by the so called California Rich and Famous. While not the reasoning for our visit, I believe the appeal here is to hopelessly run into a celebrity vs the quality of the food.

We celebrated our first wedding anniversary at Lucky's in Montecito, and it was an awesome experience. Our server, Caroline, was absolutely amazing--attentive, friendly, and went above and beyond to make our night perfect. We started with the oysters, French onion soup, and Caesar salad, and each dish was delicious. They even split everything onto separate plates and bowls for us, which was such a thoughtful touch. For the main course, we shared the filet with mushrooms and mashed potatoes--every bite was to die for! I would recommend to other diners that we ordered our steak medium rare and it came out more medium, still delicious but just for your information. To top it all off, they surprised us with a sundae that had "Happy Anniversary" written on it, making the evening even more memorable. And I have to mention the dirty martini--it was a 10/10, one of the best I've ever had. Lucky's made our anniversary celebration so special, and we can't wait to come back!

I came here for my last birthday and had a tragic experience, no fault of the server/service - that part was actually good. Just a real let down/bummer from the cooks :( I ordered a medium rare steak with a toothpick placed in my order to confirm it "rare", it proceeded to me extremely blackened/burnt... well well done, no red or blood at all. As much as I didn't want to I brought it up with the waiter and he took it back without even asking because of how bad it was and how badly he felt (even though it really wasn't his fault). The next steak they brought out was somehow worse... it was so chewy, red, and bloody that I could not even chew/digest it. Neither could it be finished and after I cut into it I think the server again noticed the issue so he tried to make up for it on our tab instead. It also took a really long time for the second plate to even get back to us, group was done with their dishes by that time... Again, he compensated us on the bill for the occasion, delay, and unfortunateness but was just a real let down - used to hear great things about this place. Plus, my favorite food is steak ... but think my experience was just too downhill to ever want to return to be honest :((

We had a terrible experience at Lucky's last night in Montecito. We were looking forward to a nice dinner out, but we ended up with a stressful and underwhelming experience mostly due to our waiter. He was extremely unwelcoming from the start and I've never been so pressured to order that fast in my life. We hadn't even had a chance to look at the menu so we just ordered our drinks. The drinks came and he pressured us again to order so we quickly chose an appetizer. He seemed very put out we had not yet chosen our entree. Mind you, we haven't even had a sip of our drinks yet! Before the appetizer came, he was back again, pressuring us to order. I finally said "we are trying to decide. I understand the pressures of having to turn the table, but we haven't even been here 15 minutes." He mumbled something about "that's not it" and walked away... only to come back again in 2 minutes with the same stern "you better order now" look on his face. It got to the point where I was visibly stressed out, scanning the menu to try to quickly pick something. They have a large menu plus a full page of specials. I ended up just choosing anything so he would go away. On a positive note, the food was very good, though we felt we didn't really have time to enjoy it. Particularly the pepper steak and the hamachi crudo. Also the rest of the staff (servers, bus boys) were all lovely and kind. Our waiter needed to learn more from them. I'm getting mad while I write this. I don't ever want to be made to feel like that at a restaurant again. Especially when spending that kind of money for dinner. What an absolute waste.

Our date night for our anniversary was amazing and we had great attention from the management to make the night special. We appreciate their responsiveness to issues that made the night great. Thank you

Wagyu Tomahawk Steak 34oz 10/10- a culinary masterpiece. Its marbling was impeccable, ensuring each bite was a tender, buttery melt-in-the-mouth experience. The steak was cooked to perfection, with a beautifully charred exterior and a juicy, medium-rare center that exuded rich, savory flavors. The balance of seasoning highlighted the beef's natural taste without overpowering it. A special this night at Lucky's which was lucky as my family loves tomahawks Crab Cocktail 9.53/10- Served chilled, the generous chunks of sweet, succulent crab meat were the star of the dish. Paired with a zesty cocktail sauce, each bite offered a perfect blend of tangy and savory flavors. Escargot 9.38/10- Each snail was perfectly tender, bathed in a rich, garlicky butter sauce that was indulgent. The subtle earthiness of the escargot paired beautifully with the robust flavors of the herbs and garlic. Served with bread to soak up the luxurious sauce, every bite was a delightful combination of textures and tastes. Truffle Potatoes 9.68/10- served as a perfect complement to the steak and was also a special for this night, this dish was incredible. Perfectly roasted, the potatoes had a crispy exterior and a fluffy, tender interior. The truffle oil infused each bite with a luxurious aroma, complementing the steak's rich flavors. A sprinkle of sea salt and fresh herbs added the perfect finishing touch, enhancing the potatoes' natural taste without overpowering them Bread pudding 8.37/10- The bread pudding was a comforting delight. Each bite revealed a moist, custardy interior with a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. Studded with plump raisins and infused with a hint of cinnamon, the flavors were rich and nostalgic. A drizzle of warm vanilla sauce elevated the dessert, adding a creamy finish. Not a huge fan of bread pudding and unfortunately they ran out of their grand mariner souffle (absolute fav) but this was still divine Mr Lucky cocktail 9.33/10- made with tequila, st Germain, and fresh lime juice. My favorite cocktail here- it is so refreshing. The tequila provided a smooth base while the St Germain added a delicate floral sweetness. Instagram: @hungrytamale

I've come for dinner and lunch and both times seen celebrities. It's a little strange and I feel like I enter a different world full of Texas steakhouse vibes and Beverly Hills. Yet, the service is great and the options are exhaustive. The food is ok for the price. Nothing really has stood out to me, but nothing was bad either. Next time, thinking appetizers for the table would be the way to go in lieu of entrees. This is a cool place to bring visitors to the area, but not necessarily a regular stop for local fare. Calamari is pretty yum!

Lucky's Steak House in Montecito is a lovely dining experience with a varied menu. I ordered the bone-in filet, that I asked to prepared to be medium (although it was more on the rare side), showcased both tenderness and flavor. The shoestring onion rings added a crispy touch, while the giant shrimp cocktail & hamachi delivered a succulent seafood indulgence. Sides like mushrooms , spinach, and asparagus were well-prepared, and enhanced the overall meal. The ambiance and service contribute to a solid 4/5 rating, making it a recommendable spot for anyone who wants a more upscale meal with very well prepared food.

Came on Valentine's Day to enjoy a nice dinner. The bread and butter is to die for. We could not stop indulging with the unlimited carbs. I ordered the Lucky's salad and especially enjoyed the shrimp, avocado and goat cheese. We all had a great conversation and meal; the waiters were quick coming around every time we sipped our waters to fill them back up. We opted out for dessert but got to see some delicious looking ones at the table near us. My friend ordered an entree and the Mac & Cheese... quite cheesy and filling.

We came here to celebrate our first anniversary and it was a total disappointment regarding the service. We had an early reservation and we were seated right next to the hostess when there were open tables all over the place. Our anniversary was never once acknowledged when it was in the notes. Cocktails: Blueberry Patch - $19 & Old Fashioned - $18 - The Blueberry Patch tasted like pure alcohol. On one hand, you felt like you received your money's worth but it was awful tasting. Appetizer: Fried Calamari - $26 - Very average tasting. Entree: New York Steak with Roquefort - $93 - My husband enjoyed it. The roquefort is so flavor-forward that the taste lingers in your mouth for a long time. Lucky Salad ($25) added Salmon ($42) - This was incredibly underwhelming for the price. Sides: Creamed Spinach - $16 Mashed Potato - $15

I came to Santa Barbara for a business trip, and asked locals what was a great steakhouse. Luckys was named several times so after that I had to try. So glad I did and this now may become my goto stop if I'm in the area. A local moderate steakhouse where locals go and certainly a great place where you can see lots of "drama" given the clientele within the city. For me this is a joy as a tourist because it gives something to talk about with other locals on top of being great food and service. Atmosphere: A moderate steakhouse with a bit of that classic hollywood feel. Definitely has seen it's share of celebrities. As stated above, a lot of locals come out and with it being a very rich town, lots of good stories are to be overheard. For me this was basically dinner and a show since the crowd can get a bit crazy but they are very friendly regardless. It is very entertaining to just watch people let loose, especially if you get just be a fly on the wall and listen/watch Food: Steaks steaks steaks. They have many other options too such as cheesy potatoes and salads. All delicious, but as I said the speciality is steaks. Both my visits I ended up getting a ribeye, marinated in different ways. Perfection, got that right medium rare cook and well seasoned. Simple as that. Service: The staff is a big seller for me. Both times I've went all the bartenders were very busy but great to talk to since they're also witnessing the drama happening. Mike in particular I remember, being very gracious to me while other patrons put on a show. Again so besides being an amazing steak house, this really gave me the feel of the local town spot where the community gathers and lets loose. I certainly will try to come back to hear what stories are to be heard/made.

Driving up to Santa Barbara on a Sunday morning and wanted to stop for brunch. Who chooses a steakhouse for a brunch??? It had been recommended to us and turned out to be a great choice. We got a table on one of their outdoor patios in front of the restaurant. Chelsea, our server, came by immediately, very warm and welcoming, to get our drink orders. I ordered the Denver Omelet ($22) off the brunch special menu. Comes with a choice of beverages. I went with the freshly squeezed OJ. My wife went with the mushroom Gruyère omelet ($22). Both omelets were delish. They found out we were celebrating an anniversary so they brought out a complimentary ice cream Sundae. YUMMM! Lovely ambiance, good service, and good food at fair prices.

原来这里藏着好吃的牛排！！！芭芭拉竟然也有难停车的区域，绕了一圈后无奈选择门口的代泊，没想到是免费的！今日份惊喜+1。从接待到服务都让人感觉很舒服，店里的环境也整洁大气，摆盘简单，清淡的调味更是让好感度直线飙升 【餐前包】 散发着浓郁的麦香味，吃起来却差点意思。复烤的火候十分到位，外皮酥脆的恰到好处。内部组织看过去不错，但是口感太软，缺少一些弹性。搭配的黄油抹酱很优秀，香而不腻，软化程度也合适，涂抹顺滑 BBQ Pork Baby Back Ribs 【烤猪肋排】 菜量惊人，火候完美，整体以瘦肉为主，肉质细嫩且弹牙，用锋利的牛排刀可以轻松切下，口感结合了：易脱骨+拉扯感+有嚼劲。烧烤酱汁给足了惊喜，质地浓稠，偏甜的口，又提味又解腻 Filet Mignon Pepper Steak, 10oz., with Cognac 【胡椒菲力】 一口惊艳，外皮焦香，3分熟的口感正合适，肉质细嫩且紧实。大颗的黑胡椒又香又辣，搭配干邑白兰地+牛排原汁熬成的酱，质地介于清爽和浓稠之间，能够完美地包裹牛肉。整体不咸不油，吃到最后一口都不会腻！！！ Roasted Baby Beets 【烤迷你甜菜根】 口感软绵细腻，调味清淡，着重突出食材自带的甜味 Roasted Brussels Sprouts 【烤孢子甘蓝】 有失水准，孢子甘蓝特有的苦味和煤油味充斥着整个口腔。还好调味依旧在线，而且完全不会油腻 Broccolini with Garlic and Chilis 【烤甜柑西兰花】 偏脆口的熟度，蔬菜自带的甘甜非常突出，依旧保持了清淡的调味，若隐若现的辣和偶尔吃到的烤辣椒籽很加分，让整体无聊的搭配多了一点小惊喜 Lemon Drop 【柠檬糖鸡尾酒】 冰块撞击雪克壶的声音逐渐靠近，注意力一下就被吸引，随之而来的是一支杯口沾满砂糖的扇形高脚杯。服务员在桌边甩着雪克壶，酒液快速填满杯子，分量是真大！表现很好的经典款鸡尾酒，酸甜平衡，顺口的同时保持了浓郁的酒香

My boyfriend and I had a date night here last night and the service was phenomenal. We were an hour late for our reservation due to traffic, but they seated us right away. We shared the abalone and smoked salmon apps. The abalone is to die for, my mouth is watering just thinking about it. He ordered the bone-in filet medium rare and said it was incredible. I ordered the SB chilled crab, but didn't realize I would have to crack it and I didn't feel the amount of meat was worth the price. I also ordered Brussels sprouts for us to share. I should've asked how they were cooked, because I was expecting crispy with Basalmic for example, but they were served plain and I think they were steamed. Overall, we had a wonderful experience. I strongly recommend making a reservation and visiting this establishment. Thank you!

I did not enjoy our Christmas Eve brunch here. For one, it was my Birthday which my husband told our waitress no less than three times before it registered. Two, the bloody mary I ordered spicy with extra olives came mild with one olive. Three, the non meat items were sparse and not thoughtfully created. Four, my eggs Benedict, Ca style, had raw, not even seared thick non ripe tomato and raw spinach. Also it was early and they were super slow still. There was one waiter, a fellow, who swooped in and made it a reasonably nice experience, but the waitress, forget about it, and the food was blah at best.

Montecito is one of my all-time favorite towns in the whole country so the scenery is unbeatable, and the food quality and taste is great, as well as the ambience inside, but service and pricing is definitely a 3-4/5. This is coming from someone who lives in Los Angeles and is used to overpaying for meals. $99 for a 12 ounce filet mignon is just really unreasonable. $78 for sole is also really unfair in a seafood town. I have been to their Malibu location as well, and it looks very similar in design and clientele but again the strange pricing remains. As mentioned it's located in a quieter part of town with no dedicated parking lot but there is ample street parking that is free surrounding the entire restaurant. It's quite small on the inside so it fills up quick and has a very classic Hollywood look to it. Filled of pictures of famous people and local scenery all around the walls. It feels like you're in a boutique hotel lobby versus a restaurant. Our server was very polite, but extremely slow in terms of checking in on us and bringing refills. As mentioned, the food quality is good, but the pricing is just insane. Because of this, I adjusted what I usually order. I started off with the tomato and sweet onions starter and it was great, but literally one tomato for $16. One tomato! Next we shared the Lucky's Chili, which I've had before, and love every time. The meat chunks in there is what makes it great. Again though for $22 this is extremely expensive chili. For my entrée I chose the 10 ounce filet mignon for $84, which was cooked perfectly and tasted great, just way overpriced. We got the skinny onion rings as a side and those were really good and I definitely would recommend anyone ordering them. Finally, we topped off our meal with my favorite dessert: a soufflé. It was a bit mushy and not the best one that I've had, even not the best I had on this weekend trip to Santa Barbara. I would not recommend it. Overall a pretty nice meal, but very overpriced and our dessert really was not as great as I'd hoped. I would recommend to some people, but to most I feel that it is way overpriced for what you get in return. This part of town does not have many options in terms of dining so I am sure it will remain popular, just hope they adjust their wild pricing.

Such great food and service! I ordered Sliced Filet Mignon Open Face Sandwich which was delicious

Went for my birthday dinner. The burger here is amazing, most gourmet burger you can imagine. Salad was ok, for $19 salad with no meat, I'd expect a little more pop. Soufflé was not their forte, very eggy. The pork bbq is massive so it is enough to share between a table. I think you just have to chose wisely on the menu ;) Ambience is quaint and intimate.

Attitude Entitlement Salt level in food I will not go again god bless. Who needs the aggravation to sit there and list what's wrong with the restaurant, most people just want to get out politely and forget about it and never go again.

The ambience is really nice! The service was eh, our server was kind of rude, which is not something I expect for a nice restaurant but we did come in at the end of the night. But the steak that my boyfriend ordered was terrible. The pepper New York steak was completely covered in peppercorns. Like completely. Even after scraping them off, the taste was just unbearable. He couldn't even finish half of it. I got the vegetarian burger, which I didn't have high hopes for so I wasn't really let down. It was okay. Afterwards my boyfriend's stomach hurt really bad too. I would expect better steak from a steakhouse and from an $80 steak. If you want good warm bread and a nice ambiance then come here. But don't go for the steak.

Absolute best service, and the steaks are so good too. We were surprised to see escargot on the menu, we were feeling adventurous & loved it! We went here for my fiancés birthday, yelp has it rated $$$$ and I'd agree it's definitely a special occasion spot. We definitely will be back :)

We had a wonderful dinner at this establishment. The atmosphere was perfect for conversation and enjoyable dining. We decided to share all of our food choices, family style, so we indulged in the filet mignon stroganoff, salmon, and au gratin potatoes with truffle sauce. We enjoyed dirty and espresso martinis followed up with some tasty glasses of Châteauneuf-du-Pape! Will be back here the next time we're in the area!

This place is very overrated. The steak is horrible and the mashed potatoes were gooey. The salads were okay, but definitely much to improve. Service was great, no problem there. The ambiance is awful. Inside is like a diner and outside you're by the sidewalk and it's just so busy. Wouldn't go there for a special occasion.

Really great food with fun atmosphere. Shrimp cocktail is jumbo and the steaks are great. Expensive, but a great treat

Best steak house in town! I love Lucky's, it's so good and Sergio is the best bartender! Filet mignon for the win!

They have several places with similar menus. The food is good, not stellar but worth a repeat visit. Everyone liked it

Great spot for celebrating graduation. All the food was delicious, service was fairly good. Great vibe friendly staff. Super expensive but that is Lucky's. For a special occasion that's the place. Shrimp cocktail and chopped salad rocked as well.

Delicious! I ordered the brioche French toast and a the blueberry cocktail. Our host and waiter were great. Our food came very quickly. We ate under the tent, which was nice and quiet with a great light breeze. We would easily eat there again.

Are you always wondering where the best place in town is? I'm going to let you in on the secret. Lucky's is the place in Montecito. Those pictures of old movie stars are on the walls for a reason. Miss San Francisco? Well Luckys has a city vibe that belies it's beach location. Actually I digress- the beach is miles away but hopefully you get what I mean. This place is where the action is. Plenty of Chanel bags in view and designer jeans. Lots of jewelry. Get the picture? The bar is jammed, no seats available at 5:30. All bar hi-tops "reserved"--the restaurant with the aforementioned black and white photos, crisp white tablecloths and sexy booths is waiting for you to indulge in giant steaks of all the cuts and "bones"-- expect to pay $85-$125 or more for a steak. I will warn you that while it's named Lucky's there are no jeans for sale...service very good. Not pushy and yet helpful and paced perfectly. When you order a drink the server brings it to the table in the shaker and pours it for you. Cold personified. And generous, the martini was 5 oz. If you're thinking about a second, better call Uber. The menu is large assortment of salads, appetizers, fish mains, obviously steaks and other carnivore favorites. A daily' special is worth a look. Interesting things that may catch your eye. All and all a happening place without a lot of pretentious. Probably why the LA crowd and locals hang out at Lucky's -- enjoy and make a reservation. You'll need one.

This spot sure is an experience! The lighting and fire place was giving a old Hollywood movie ambiance. I came for a birthday dinner and our reservation was at 9:15pm. The group ordered drinks at the bar while our table was getting ready. Their drinks are known for their heavy pours. We were tucked into the corner by the wines. It was cozy as we were a group of 6 ladies. We ordered apps and our entrees. Our server was great, he talked us through the menu options and recommendations. I shared the Baby Back ribs with my sister because we both wanted ribs and the server informed us that it was their largest order. This is certainly a restaurant where you splurge. Over all we ate and drank good that evening.

This was a "not planning on dinner on the expense budget" kind of place, with lunch closing in on $60 without liquor. Downtown montecito the restaurant was cute and awesome. I sat in a nice shaded area. There is a sidewalk then a bit of a outdoor area (post covid used to be parking spots). Overall it was cute and perfect temperature (as normal here) We started with nice awesome bread. The bread was as good as bread as I've had in recent history. Crusty on the outside, warm soft inside. The tea was amazing (which was unsweetened). It was yummy, and I am very mixed on tea. . .but this was perfect. I started with a mushroom bisque, which was not appealing looking (grey) but it was amazing tasting. A great cup to start. The open steak sandwich (they allowed a mix of onion rings and fries) was a great lunch item. The steak was nice, slightly charred on outside but mine (which was medium) was a little more cooked than I expected (but maybe my fault?) The service was also amazing, which I would hope from the place of this caliber. All in all, I recommend it.

This is a fantastic restaurant with beautiful food and beautiful people and beautiful clothes. Excellent service, superb wines, and simply a wonderful meal, look forward to many more.

My doctor said "red meat every two weeks, cut back on carbs, cut back on alcohol". Guess what? It worked. I'm BMI "normal". But it makes me anxious when I'm due for a steak. Lucky's is where I'm happy to go for my two week fix. Gigantic martini, excellent chopped salad, porterhouse for two (perfectly lightly salted and exactly medium rare), glass of wine, nice sautéed spinach, split a fruit crumble and ice cream dessert. Uber home. Seriously. I think their martini glass holds about a quart of loudmouth juice. Decor, service all best of class. It's expensive. Really expensive. But still a great value. See you in two weeks.

The service was outstanding and ambiance and dining experience also equally amazing! Having walked around downtown Santa Barbara all day we could not wait for our reservations here for dinner as we were referred to dine here by a few of our friends that had frequented the Santa Barbara area. We each ordered appetizers and perfectly cooked steaks. I think the only thing I would have wanted a little more salt on the steak to enhance it. Even the spicy garlic butter wasn't enough. Perhaps a sauce for the steak next time? A side for each and a generously poured glass of wine and mixed drink. Let me tell you, I wish there was more than two of us so we could try all the things!-especially all the potatoes! We look forward to coming back here for dinner next time we are in the Santa Barbara/ Montecito area for a great dinner with equally awesome service.

My wife and I went here a week ago and had some of the very worst service ever from a server named Brendan. We were very excited to try this place being from LA and a Lucky's is opening soon in downtown LA. We got there around 530 and we were lead to our table and instantly Brendan asked us if we were ready to order dinner. Before drinks, before appetizers and even before hello. We ordered drinks and he asked if we were ready for dinner, we where there 5 min. Then every 3 min thereafter, Brendan returned to ask us if we were ready to order. IF we had been doing things Brendan's way, we would have been out of there in 30 min. At one point we even asked if he was worried about turning the table around and his response was "No thats not it" and he left. The food was actually really good, but will not be going back as long as Brendan is working there. He was rude, pushy and arrogant. For an almost $400 dollar meal, it should have felt like an experience, not a cattle call. I read a review that said if you are not famous at Lucky's they will not treat you well, guess they were right. Hope Oprah, Megan and Harry, Ellen and the rest don't get Brendan as a waiter, they will be sorely disappointed.

I have been looking for a new writing hangout, I used to adore the Four Seasons. Ive now tried Lucky's in Montecito, for brunch. As Im alone I really dont mind being stuck in the dark inside corner, but someone else might. The service does not match the prices. An 18 dollar bowl of gazpacho that was inedible to me, and a Greek Salad. Prepared thoughtfully, bit no red onion, no pepper, no ground pepper. Just Romaine lettuce, one tomato, and extremely tart feta. A bread basket with two slim pieces if warm sourdough bread made it palatable , but not the sweet rolls they offered. A complimentary Bellini came with it, but it wasn't fresh white peach juice and good champagne, it was something else that frankly I couldn't finish. I tried to order another cocktail but they left me alone in the corner for ten minutes , so I guess not. Maybe try later but quite disappointing.

Super highly recommend this place. Food is definitely 5. We got the bone in new york and ribeye cap and salad and soup and apps and desserts. The steak came out undercooked but was super happy that they did that. It is one of the best steakhouse I've ever been to. I really want to try out other menus. Service is chaotic. They are moving around so fast to serve all of us. Seating is cramped and lots of pictures on the wall. Love the vibe there. I can't wait to come back and try rest of the menus.

The BEST restaurant in the Montecito/Santa Barbara area! I learned the hard way that the next time I am in the vicinity, I need to only patronage this restaurant for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert. On the days that breakfast isn't served at this restaurant and I am staying in the Montecito/Santa Barbara area, I will starve until they open for lunch/dinner. I just had another delicious dinner at Lucky's again, and they didn't disappoint like most restaurants in the area. All the restaurants in the area don't hold a candle to this exquisite restaurant! My expectations have been exceeded! I will be back on my next trip. The service is phenomenal!

Try the eggs Benedict with steak in the morning it is spectacular, located right in the heart of Montecito this is a must try restaurant.

My dad took me and my fiancé here for a celebration of recent accomplishments. I was ambiguous about coming since I'm not a steak person and don't typically like steak house atmospheres, however it ended up being the best night with such quality food. This place helped create a special memory for me, and now I have an appreciation and soft spot for Lucky's. I would expect that to be the biggest compliment to a business owner: that their restaurant created an environment for memories to me made. That's Lucky's! My fiancé and dad had the best steaks of their lives. I devoured the sweet potato fries they were so good. As were the regular fries. My dad doesn't enjoy fries but he loved these ones. The ribs were so freaking good I wish my stomach could have been bigger to eat more. I thought I was only going to get a short stack too since that tends to be what pricey places do, but NO, I got two huge racks!!! I have food for the week. I came in with high expectations since they charge a pretty penny, and I left feeling it was well worth it. They live up to the expectations that come with those prices.

We heard the great reputation about this historic steakhouse and wanted to check it out. We were first seated in the outside patio area in a tent and close to the street; basically tucked into a tight corner. Nope. We asked to move to another table inside and were accommodated, thank goodness. The ambiance was classic and beautiful old glamour inside, so much better. It was a busy evening in the height of tourist season, so we kept that in mind, but things seemed off on our visit with service. Our server was lovely, but she admitted she was tired, so that was likely part of the issue. We started with an amazing martini straight up and it seemed like two drinks in one because of the size. We weren't too hungry, so we split the Warm Goat Cheese Salad, which was fantastic, and tried the Abalone appetizer based on my sister's suggestion. Sadly, we agreed it was chewy; do not recommend. We shared the tuna entree and it was prepared perfectly, then wanted something decadent, so we tried with Skinny Onion strings. They were mid and greasy, so we had a few bites and left most behind. We tried the warm Apple cobbler a La mode for dessert and agreed that was delicious. I have a feeling this place is wonderful most nights and think we could have ordered better. Also, it was very busy. The vibe was fun and bustling and when we walked through the bar after dinner, it was packed, so we left. We will be back another time!

Best meal ever. I mean ever. Started with the ceasar salad and shrimp cocktail. The shrimp were massive! And fresh. Next we shared the filet and salmon...perfectly cooked and tender. Sides of snow peas and potato chips...both excellent and perfectly cooked. Polished off the glorious meal with cheesecake and apple crumble a la mode. Seriously a meal for the books. Shared a bottle of wine. Felt like a queen. Thank you, Lucky's!

The valet service was more than convenient. The polite hostess seated us right away, honoring our reservation time. The ambiance was pleasant and the restaurant was full. The service was very attentive and accommodating. The food was very good. We ordered the French Onion Soup, Romanian Steak, and the Surf & Turf. The steaks were perfectly cooked at medium rare and were deliciously seasoned. The lobster was slightly over cooked and firm. The mash and Brussel sprouts sides were very decent. (Apologies for lack of photos, I tried to keep my cell phone put away as we celebrated my fiancés birthday). They have amazing martinis according to my better half! They remembered and included a complimentary birthday dessert for our evening celebration, always a nice touch! Overall an enjoyable birthday celebration dining experience, including great food and excellent service.

The back room is cramped with tables, concrete walls, bad acoustics. The manager was rude. Can't have a normal conversation without bothering the next table. Never go there again.

You must experience Lucky's when you are in Santa Barbara. Have been coming here for years & it never disappoints. Great food, phenomenal service (our waitress this weekend has been there since opening) & the ambiance is money. Start with a Manhattan (rye). Best ever. Lucky's salad next. Everyone had steak this visit. All perfectly cooked & delish. I love blue cheese crumbles & red wine sauce on mine. 3 sides hash browns, creamed corn & mushrooms paired perfectly. We also brought some of our own wine, that was happily decanted. This place is the best!

Luv this place!! Been coming here for since we moved up from LA in 2012. Menu is classic, food is prepared perfectly, every time. Service is top notch and semi formal, never had a bad experience. Servers are knowledgeable, professional and well spoken . My wife and I love the bar area. Only downside, is that it's so good, sometimes hard to get a seat. We are semi regulars in the summer . The atmosphere is classic steak house and the smells are so rich, they add to the experience. Thanks for doing such a great job boys. Customer for life

It's an old school, higher-end steakhouse with attentive staff and great food. We had a private area for our party, which was really cool, but I don't feel like we got the full experience. We all thoroughly enjoyed our meals and time here, though, so I'd absolutely recommend it.

Great service and atmosphere but in all honestly the portions at least what I got really small. I got a $30.00 salad and it was absolutely tiny. I was so hungry afterwards we ending up getting more food somewhere else.

The food and service are incredible at Lucky's. It's one of our favorite date night and adult family outings! Their Romanian steak is one of my favorite dishes, marinated in Garlic and thinly sliced. They have a delicious lemon drop, just be careful with their cocktails because they're huge! Their sides are so delicious my top two favorites are the broccolini and jumbo asparagus with hollandaise sauce. I highly recommend it for a delicious and nice meal out.

This place did not disappoint!! It's beautiful inside. The waiter was great! He was very knowledgeable with the menu and had great recommendations! We stopped by for breakfast, maybe closer to brunch. I had the "filet mignon and eggs" and it was delicious. The price was reasonable and we will definitely be going back!