LOCAL Montecito

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   Eric

   Anchorage

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   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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   Alison

   Hawaii

   13 reviews

   3.0

   13 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   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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   Chuck

   VIP

   Orange County

   9 reviews

   2.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is my favorite spot in Montecito, but my friends at local did not come through on Valentines dinner First , the host was a childish person with no business hosting. It felt like walking into a high school joint. Our server Joe was phenomenal and his service was exceptional. They ran out of the lobster for lobster risotto, made it with something else and still charged the same for it. They also ran out of some other desert. Hopefully they figure out the host situation !
   

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   Jack

   VIP

   Central Coast

   3 reviews

   2.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Great location but overall service and quality below par
   

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   Shannon

   Central Coast

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Went here on Valentine’s Day at 2pm for lunch. Had a great experience, they had a special menu. Everything was delicious including the lemonade. Service was great from a young man working that day. Was super windy outside so luckily we sat inside and we were one of the only ones, definitely a great experience.
   

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   Gary

   New York City

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   This is one of my favorite restaurants in Santa Barbara. The food is excellent, and the staff is very accommodating. A casual and friendly atmosphere. You have to try the Baratta as an appetizer in the Bronzino as an entrée. Both are amazing.
   

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   john

   VIP

   Central Coast

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on 9 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent at all levels and great value.i Outdoor experience added to ambience.
   

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   Nancy

   Central Coast

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on 4 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful evening outside at LOCAL… server was exceptional as were the drinks and food. Perfect ambience for catching up with a longtime friend in a beautiful space. Have been to LOCAL several times and always exceptional food and service. Love it and will be back soon!!
   

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   Heath

   VIP

   Orange County

   23 reviews

   5.0

   23 reviews

   Dined on 30 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Being locals ourselves, we thought we should give Local a try. Our experience was very positive from our quiet table to the service and food. Delicious Gems and Kale Caesar style salad , perfectly cooked Branzino, and Fish Tacos! And the fries were very crunchy and tasty .. could have been a bit hotter. We will certainly be back!
   

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    Julie

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Great table outside next to a heater. Attentive server. Delicious entrees. Local is one of our favorites. Can always count on good experience. Miss the music. Maybe consider a solo guitar player.
    

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