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Outdoor heated patio - LOCAL Montecito, Montecito, CA

LOCAL Montecito

4.6
4.6
297 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
1187 Coast Village Rd Suite 8,, Montecito, CA 93108

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for creative cocktails
Incredible outdoor seating with two heated patios, firepit, couches, and a 360 degree bar. Featuring local ingredients and exceptional dishes from multiple cuisines paired with an extensive and rare wine collection, LOCAL has it all in the heart of Montecito.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Californian, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Fri–Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jon Tosa
  • Private party facilities
    Outdoor event space available for up to 45 guests.Private Dining Room available for parties up to 12 guests. Full restaurant buyout available for up to 175 guests.Please email gm@localmontecito.com for additional information.
  • Neighborhood
    Montecito
  • Cross street
    Parking lot at 1187 Coast Village Circle. Street parking also available
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 297 people are saying

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

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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Healthy

  • California Central Coast

    Seafood

  • Santa Barbara

    Great for brunch

  • Santa Barbara

    Kid-friendly

  • Santa Barbara

    Healthy

  • Santa Barbara

    Neighborhood gem

  • Santa Barbara

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Santa Barbara

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
LOCAL Montecito consistently delivers "absolute heaven" with exceptional food and service. With standout servers like Joe and Gary, diners enjoy personalized attention and delicious dishes such as the Branzino and Kale Caesar salad. The inviting "ambiance" and versatile indoor/outdoor seating create a memorable dining experience. A hidden gem, not to be missed!

297 Reviews
  1. Cee

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Carlos and Stephano could not have been more amazing. The food way surpassed out expectations… We knew it would be good, but it was nothing short of absolute heaven. Everything was perfect, and it was truly an experience to remember.

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  2. Julia

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! Delicious food and nice ambiance

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  3. Lady VIP

    Los Angeles25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional service from Gary the Waiter. Highly recommended food quality and timed dishes. Wait staff knows how to treat a valued customer. Please train hostess on VIP Open Table reservations.

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  4. Sue VIP

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great waiter. Food was tasty. I will return to this establishment.

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  5. Gail

    Central Coast7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My new favorite place! Great experience & Joe was our amazing server!

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  6. M .

    Central Coast124 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved it. Wasn’t very busy so place was quiet but wonderful ecening. .

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent in all respects. Looking forward to our next visit!

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  8. Mariana VIP

    Los Angeles29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and the service was outstanding. Will definitely be back.

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  9. Eric

    Anchorage1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Better bar area than dining frankly. Fun ambiance but too noisy for any intimate gathering.

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  10. Alison

    Hawaii13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We made reservation requesting indoor seating on a cold night and had to wait 20 min which was disappointing when we had hungry kids. Our server Borden was wonderful though and made up for any disappointments - because of our server our overall experience wasn’t horrible.

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FAQs

LOCAL Montecito offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 770-2269.

LOCAL Montecito is rated 4.6 stars by 297 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
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for LOCAL Montecito

1187 Coast Village Rd Suite 8,, Montecito, CA 93108

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Parking lot at 1187 Coast Village Circle. Street parking also available
  • Neighborhood
    Montecito
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Fri–Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Californian, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jon Tosa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Outdoor event space available for up to 45 guests.Private Dining Room available for parties up to 12 guests. Full restaurant buyout available for up to 175 guests.Please email gm@localmontecito.com for additional information.
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