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Lucky's, Santa Barbara, CA

Lucky's

4.7
4.7
2936 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 45 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
LUCKY'S is widely known for its exclusive selection of USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, farmer's market vegetables, no-nonsense cocktails and world class wine cellar.
For take-out, please call the restaurant.
We do not accept bar table reservations online, please call the restaurant.
For larger parties, please call or email the restaurant directly.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Leonard Schwartz
  • Neighborhood
    Montecito
  • Cross street
    Olive Mill Road
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet parking at Dinner. Street parking at Brunch. <br />
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 2,936 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Overall

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Ambiance

  • Santa Barbara

    Hot spot

  • Santa Barbara

    Great for fine wines

  • Santa Barbara

    Lively

  • Santa Barbara

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lucky's offers a classic steakhouse experience with "amazing food and the friendliest service." Known for its "superb wine list" and "consistently high-quality food," it remains a favorite for special occasions. The "warm and inviting atmosphere" combined with excellent staff make it a must-visit in Santa Barbara.
2,936 Reviews
  1. Carmen VIP

    Cleveland26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The special stroganoff was outstanding and reminded us of days gone by… excellent location great atmosphere…

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  2. Andrea VIP

    New York City25 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good menu, lots of choices. Food was good. Services good. All good, just not great!

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  3. Terina

    Anchorage12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The feeling you get when you hit a double, make the three pointer, touch poolside first or finish an epic run sums up our experience at Lucky's. And this was just the bar. Wonderful bartenders with serious skills (drinks were being poured right in front of us). We arrived early and hung out with the local crowd before dinner. Cheers?! Absolutely. Lucky's is like stepping back in time in the best way possible. The ambience is classic and refined. The waitstaff were skilled and knowledgeable. We are traveling around the country, researching and trying new dining experiences and Lucky's makes our top 5 list. The prime rib (we were there on a Saturday) was generous and cooked to perfection. The wine list had a well chosen Malbec and the waitress recommended a piece de resistance dessert. Lucky's has our highest praise. I'm so glad we had this time together.

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  4. carol VIP

    Los Angeles38 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Lucky’s is for tourists and occasional diners, not for regular diners who want expecting a higher level of service and hospitality. Why does this place try to herd diners into a 5:30 slot when no one is there at 7 pm? It’s insulting.

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  5. Kipley VIP

    Hawaii8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasure to dine, with consistently high-quality food and a superb wine list.

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  6. AnissaS

    Central Coast3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lucky’s is the absolute best.! Amazing food and the friendliest service.

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  7. Barbara

    Central Coast4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always outstanding! Highly recommend the Wagyu beef.

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  8. Chris VIP

    Los Angeles17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you are traveling to Montecito or Santa Barbara and you love great steak you MUST eat here. Food , wine list , staff - all first rate. Looking forward to coming back next time I’m in town.

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  9. MMMBRPC

    Los Angeles26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time at Lucky’s and based on today’s dinning experience it won’t be our last. Reservations were easy to make and we were warmly greeted upon arrival by both the friendly hostess and engaging maitre-d. Seated at a nice table and immediately served water & just warmed bread with soften butter. Our easily shareable appetizer (burrata & tomato) was delicious and the Bellini added a very festive ambience. Our entrees were perfectly cooked (smoked salmon Benedict & filet mignon sandwich) and tasty. Service was both friendly attentive. We’ll be back soon!

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  10. Susan VIP

    Phoenix40 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Atmosphere was warm and inviting. Our server was good with the exception that she/they forgot to bring our salad. We’re not sure if that was a slip up by the waitress or the kitchen?  Steak was super tender. Asparagus were large and delicious.  The escargot were delicious, however, one was missing so we got five instead of six and they were very tiny for the price. 

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FAQs

Lucky's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 565-7540.

Lucky's is rated 4.7 stars by 2936 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 45 times today
Google Map for Lucky's

1279 Coast Village Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Olive Mill Road
  • Neighborhood
    Montecito
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet parking at Dinner. Street parking at Brunch. <br />
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Leonard Schwartz
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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