Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. California Central Coast
  4. Santa Barbara
  5. Santa Barbara
Barra Kebab, Malai Kebab, and 'Murgh' Tikka - Bibi Ji, Santa Barbara, CA
Award-winning

Bibi Ji

4.5
4.5
355 Reviews
$31 to $50
Indian

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Innovative
  • Lively
Modern Indian food featuring local produce and seafood paired with a robust low-intervention wine program curated by Alejandro Medina and James Beard Award winner Rajat Parr. Located directly across the street from the historic Granada Theatre in the heart of Santa Barbara's ARTS District. Join us in our lively, signature pastel pink dining room.

Michelin Guide Central Coast Selection 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue, Thu–Sun 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Family Owned & Operated
  • Catering
    For all offsite catering inquiries, please email us at events@bibijisb.com
  • Private party facilities
    For parties of 10 or more, please email us at events@bibijisb.com
  • Delivery & takeout

What 355 people are saying

Bibi Ji 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • California Central Coast

    Healthy

  • Santa Barbara

    Innovative

  • Santa Barbara

    Good for groups

  • Santa Barbara

    Healthy

  • Santa Barbara

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bibi Ji offers a vibrant dining experience with "delicious and authentic" Indian cuisine and a "fantastic" wine list. Guests rave about the "creative and delicious" dishes, including standout items like the butter chicken and crispy cauliflower. While the atmosphere is lively, some find it "very noisy." The service is consistently "excellent," making it a popular spot for both casual and special occasions. Overall, Bibi Ji is a must-visit for those seeking bold flavors in a modern setting.
355 Reviews
  1. Craig

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best meal so far in 2025. I have been to dozens of Indian restaurants in many countries over the years, but this meal was one of the most most memorable. The menu offered many dishes that were new to me, but everything we tried was perfectly prepared, elegantly plated, and extremely tasty. Highly recommend.

    Is this helpful?

  2. Kris

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great graduation celebration dinner here last week. The food was delicious and the service was perfect. Upscale Indian food - yum!

    Is this helpful?

  3. SamM

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Menu “looks” good and is a twist on traditional Indian dishes. The flavor and taste just didn’t hit the spot and seemed to be missing the spices and richness. The beer and wine selection is really good though.

    Is this helpful?

  4. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 19 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Awesome place to dine drink and hang out with your family and friends

    Is this helpful?

  5. Jennifer

    San Francisco9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time to dine at Bibi Ji. It was just as exceptional as the first time. The food is wonderful, great attention to detail, and the service was warm and on-point.

    Is this helpful?

  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the vibe! Service was excellent! Food was creative and delicious. I will definitely come back.

    Is this helpful?

  7. Larry

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bibi Ji is a fantastic spot for excellent Indian food. I loved the Makhni Dal, from Rajat Parr's mother's recipe. Everything is delicious and authentic. With the dinner, I enjoyed the Bibi Ji Orange Wine from the Parr's Real Wine company. The chef, Israel Romero, has learned well from founding chefs Jessai and Gary Singh. The new space is lively, bright and modern and very much busier than the old location. Congratulations to Alejandro Medina for a very successful move and renovation.

    Is this helpful?

  8. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The serving sizes for the entrée were the size of an appetizer for entrée price. It did not have the flavors that an authentic Indian restaurant would have. My wife and I ordered the panir tikka and malai kebab. The chicken was dry, and the only sauce that was served with the dishes was a mint chutney. We would have expected to be served some authentic Indian sauces to accompany the dishes. We ordered 2 types of naan and what came out to us was 4 medium pieces of naan. We also had to pay for the rice, which in many other Indian restaurants comes complimentary with the entrées.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Montecito VIP

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We love the restaurant and the food. Unfortunately, this evening, a couple was dining inside with a very large dog (just slightly smaller than a Great Dane), and they were seated quite close to us. My husband has a serious allergy to dogs, so much so that sometimes, with exposure in closed spaces, he goes into respiratory distress and can't get air. We had to rush our meal and get him out of there quickly before any serious problems occurred. Otherwise, our next stop would have been Cottage Hospital.

    Is this helpful?

  10. Terry VIP

    San Francisco3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Delicious, creative preparations. If in doubt ask the server. Mysore and Beet Pooriyal were both super good as was butter chicken. Hard surfaces can make for a noisy but energetic room.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

Bibi Ji offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 560-6845.

Bibi Ji is rated 4.5 stars by 355 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for Bibi Ji

1213 State St, Ste B, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2615

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross Street
    State Street between Anapamu and Victoria
  • Area
    Santa Barbara
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue, Thu–Sun 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Family Owned & Operated
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    For all offsite catering inquiries, please email us at events@bibijisb.com
  • Private party facilities
    For parties of 10 or more, please email us at events@bibijisb.com
  • Privacy policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Impressum
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable International Ltd. Alphabeta Building, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo