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Lilac Montecito, Santa Barbara, CA

Lilac Montecito

4.7
4.7
141 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary European
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Lilac Montecito

4.7
$31 to $50
Contemporary European
Montecito

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2 people
21:00
Booked 5 times today
  • Gluten-free-friendly
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming

Welcome to Lilac Montecito. We offer an elevated bistro dining experience featuring some of our favorite foods that nourish the body and soul in a full-service dining ambiance. Our menu is inspired by European and Californian cuisine as well as locally-sourced ingredients for a fresh, delicious take on some classic entrees.
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary European, Contemporary American, Californian
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 8:00 am–3:00 pm Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (805) 845-2457
  • Website
    http://lilacmontecito.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Gillian Muralles

Menu

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What 141 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • California Central Coast

    Healthy

  • Santa Barbara

    Great for brunch

  • Santa Barbara

    Innovative

  • Santa Barbara

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lilac Montecito offers a unique gluten-free dining experience with a "lovely ambiance" and "warm service." Guests rave about the "amazing" Garden Omelette, Eggs Benedict, and lamb chops. Though some mention high noise levels and mixed service experiences, the restaurant remains a "favorite" for its "fresh" and "delicious" offerings.

141 Reviews

  1. Lannette

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you are gluten free you will be in heaven. If you aren’t gluten free you won’t know the difference .

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  2. Michael

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dining at Lilac was a pleasant surprise! The ambiance and service was enjoyable and we loved that the entire experience was gluten-free. There is something really enjoyable about not having to request substitutions and focus on the experience as intended by the chef. Highly recommend!

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  3. Joyce

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food. Best gluten free dishes. Good variety

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  4. Marc

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    51 reviews

    4.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very good. Noise level was way way too high. Beautiful restaurant, great location .

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  5. mojdeh

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were there to Celebrate a birthday. Everything was wonderful from start to finish. Service, food, drinks. Overall great first visit but definitely not last.

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  6. Joshua

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I ordered the Garden Omelette, classic Eggs Benedict, and an almond latte. All were amazing. Great service and atmosphere. Restrooms are very clean.

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  7. Louise

    VIP

    Central Coast

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place. Great ambiance and lovely warm service. Everything is gluten free and it’s all yummy.

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  8. peter

    VIP

    Jackson Hole

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    By far our favorite restaurant in Montecito. Rack of lamb and veal Milanese were delicious. Desserts were amazing, especially the tiramisu.

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  9. Adam

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really outstanding experience Excellent food and service.

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  10. John

    VIP

    Central Coast

    17 reviews

    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    My lamb chop dinner was very good but the mashed potatoes were cold. Branzino fish dinner, ordered by two others, was very good. Wine by the glass was more expensive for the equivalent at other nice local restaurants. The bread was just okay. Our waiter was very nice and mostly attentive. The ambiance of the restaurant felt more cafeteria-like than that of being a warm evening restaurant. The lighting was fully bright and the noise level is high. We also felt a bit rushed to leave the restaurant since, surprising to us, they close at 9PM on a Saturday evening.

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FAQs

Lilac Montecito offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 845-2457.

Lilac Montecito is rated 4.7 stars by 141 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Lilac Montecito restaurant

Lilac Montecito

4.7
$31 to $50
Contemporary European
Montecito

Make a booking

2 people
21:00
Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Lilac Montecito

1209 Coast Village Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108-2718

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Middle Road
  • Area
    Montecito
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 8:00 am–3:00 pm Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary European, Contemporary American, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    MTD Line 14 - Montecito
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Gillian Muralles
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options
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