Guests dining on the lively patio beside the open bar at LOCAL Montecito

La dolce vita insieme

Sun-kissed days.
Cozy Nights.

Open-air dining in Montecito, warmed by sunshine or, if needed, 14 powerful heaters.

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At home in Montecito

Good food.
Good people.
Right here.

LOCAL is a Montecito restaurant rooted in the bounty of California’s Central Coast, just minutes from Santa Barbara. We cook with the seasons, pour with curiosity, and welcome you like a regular—even on your first visit.

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LOCAL Montecito's patio at twilight
Evenings on the patio

Outdoor dining in Montecito

Lunch that lingers.
Dinner under the lights.

Both patios are covered and heated, staying toasty and welcoming even on the coldest evenings. Come for a midweek glass of wine or dinner beneath the lights.

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Seasonal watermelon salad at LOCAL Montecito
From nearby farms & waters
A colorful spread of dishes and cocktails at LOCAL Montecito
Made for sharing

New at LOCAL

Fresh from
the kitchen.

Two new dishes built for long lunches, patio dinners, and one more bite.

Tomatoes and burrata with cucumber, olio, and balsamic glaze

New · $18

Tomatoes & Burrata

Heirloom tomatoes, cucumber, olio, and balsamic glaze.

Channel Islands halibut en papillote with herb salad and vegetables

New · $46

Channel Islands Halibut

En papillote with white wine butter sauce, herb salad, green beans, and baby carrots.

Dietary-friendly dining in Montecito

More choices.
Same LOCAL flavor.

Almost everything we serve is gluten-free—including the things you crave.

Both fryers are entirely gluten-free, so our crispy chicken, BBQ chicken wings, French fries, calamari, and even doughnuts for dessert are all gluten-free. GF buns are available for the best burger.

When a guest identifies a gluten allergy, our trained chefs change gloves and prepare the dish using a fresh pan.

Vegetarian and vegan dining, made easy.

Looking for vegetarian or vegan options in Montecito? Choose from dishes across our seasonal menu, and ask about cauliflower tacos, our vegan patty melt, pasta primavera, and more. Our team is happy to help you find a dish—or adapt one when possible.

Please tell your server about any allergy or dietary need when ordering so our team can guide you through the current menu and follow the appropriate kitchen protocol.

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Watch the game in Montecito

Your team.
Your table.

Catch the game over lunch, dinner, or happy hour with two TVs in the bar, another in our private dining room, and a big screen outside on the patio.

Dodgers, Lakers, Rams, Chargers, Packers, and Kings games are always on, with sound for the big games. Settle in with a LOCAL burger, chicken wings, oysters, cocktails, or a glass from the wine list.

Call about today’s game
The covered garden patio, fire pit, and outdoor television at LOCAL Montecito
The patio and bar at LOCAL Montecito
Tomato and burrata salad with garden herbs and toasted bread
A seasonal dessert
Steak at LOCAL Montecito
A sunny brunch spread at LOCAL Montecito
The welcoming entrance to LOCAL Montecito
The sunlit garden patio set for guests
A candlelit table set for a private event at LOCAL Montecito

Private & group dining in Montecito

Your occasion,
made LOCAL.

From intimate dinners and working meetings to patio parties and full restaurant buyouts, LOCAL offers flexible indoor and outdoor spaces for groups of 6 to 150.

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Spaces & minimums

A place for
every gathering.

Food-and-beverage minimums are applied toward your event menu. Drinks, tax, and service are additional. There are no room fees or facility charges.

6–12 guests

Private dining room

A largely private room with one open doorway and a dedicated TV. Ideal for board meetings, working meals, and intimate dinners, with no food-and-beverage minimum.

Up to 40 guests

Private patio

A heated patio with 20 covered seats and 40 seats total, plus a fire pit and cocktail tables. Ideal for birthdays, cocktail parties, game viewing, and medium-sized gatherings.

  • Lunch and brunch: no minimum
  • Weekdays: $1,200 food-and-beverage minimum
  • Weekends: $1,800 food-and-beverage minimum
  • Drinks, tax, and service additional

75–150 guests

Full restaurant buyout

Make the whole restaurant yours. Buyouts are typically served with passed appetizers and a buffet, ideal for wedding events, company gatherings, and large celebrations.

  • Weekdays: $7,500 food-and-beverage minimum
  • Weekends: $12,500 food-and-beverage minimum
  • Drinks, tax, and service additional
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Group dining menus

Choose your
LOCAL experience.

Our team can tailor a menu to your gathering. Don’t see what you have in mind? Ask—we make many more dishes than those listed here.

$50 per person

Three-course favorites

Cornbread, one vegetable or salad, and guacamole with chips. Choice of chicken Milanese, fish tacos, double burger, or pasta. Doughnut for dessert.

$70 per person

Shared table

Cornbread, two or three shared appetizers, and salad. Choice of steak, salmon or branzino, chicken Milanese, pasta, or risotto. Doughnuts and berries with whipped cream.

$90 per person

Four-course dinner

Cornbread and three shared gourmet appetizers, followed by salad or soup. Choice of steak, lobster risotto, local halibut, short ribs, or Berkshire pork chop, with a dessert selection.

More to share: charcuterie, hummus, crudo, shrimp cocktail, oysters, tomato and burrata, seasonal vegetables, sliders, lamb chops, gourmet tacos, beef tartare toasts, and more.

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your event.

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Dining at
LOCAL Montecito

Does LOCAL Montecito offer gluten-free dining?

Yes. Almost our entire menu is gluten-free, including favorites such as our calamari and chicken Milanese. We use gluten-free breadcrumbs and batter, both fryers are entirely gluten-free, and our trained chefs change gloves and use a fresh pan when a guest identifies a gluten allergy. Please notify your server when ordering.

Does LOCAL Montecito have vegetarian and vegan options?

Yes. LOCAL offers vegetarian and vegan dining options in Montecito, including cauliflower tacos, a vegan patty melt, pasta primavera, and other seasonal dishes. Ask your server about the current selection and dishes that can be adapted.

Does LOCAL have outdoor patio dining?

Yes. LOCAL has two covered and heated patios for lunch, dinner, cocktails, and wine. They stay warm and comfortable even on cold evenings, and the outdoor big screen makes the patio a favorite place to watch a game.

Can I host a private event at LOCAL?

Yes. Choose our private dining room for 6–12, event patio for 16–40, or a full restaurant buyout for 75–150 guests. There are no room fees or facility charges. Contact our team to discuss your date and menu.

Can I watch sports at LOCAL Montecito?

Yes. We have two TVs in the bar, one in the private dining room, and a big screen on the patio. Dodgers, Lakers, Rams, Chargers, Packers, and Kings games are always on, with sound for major games.

Where is LOCAL Montecito?

We are at 1187 Coast Village Road, Suites 8 & 9, in Montecito, California, minutes from Santa Barbara. Private off-street parking is available at 1187 Coast Village Circle.

What are LOCAL Montecito’s hours?

We serve dinner Monday through Wednesday from 4–9pm. Thursday through Sunday, we serve lunch and dinner from 11:30am–9pm. Happy hour is Monday through Wednesday from 4–6pm and Thursday through Sunday from 3–6pm.

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Join us at LOCAL.

For dinner tonight, a slow Sunday brunch, or something worth celebrating.

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